Jide Adesina, Author at 1st Afrika

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Book Review: ‘Noise,’ A Story of Vengeance By Brett Garcia Rose // Critique De Livre: « Le Bruit, » Une Histoire De Vengeance Par Brett Garcia Rose

Jide AdesinaFebruary 28, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 28, 20150660

In Noise by Brett Garcia Rose we are introduced to Leon. He is deaf but not in any way disabled. He grew up in the...

STOCK MARKET

BitBeat: Stellar Takes a Step Into The Microfinance World // BitBeat : Stellaire Prend Un Pied Dans Le Monde De La Microfinance

Jide AdesinaFebruary 28, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 28, 20150578

By PAUL VIGNA & MICHAEL J. CASEY Welcome to BitBeat, the latest in cryptocurrency news and analysis, written by Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey. Crossing Our Desk:...

FASHION

Ankara fashion Trend in Afrika // Ankara Fashion Tendance En Afrique

Jide AdesinaFebruary 28, 2015February 28, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 28, 2015February 28, 20150681

Ankra fashion Trend in Afrika...

SPORTS

Anthony Mason dies at age of 48 // Anthony Mason S’éteint A L’âge De 48 Ans

Jide AdesinaFebruary 28, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 28, 20150717

Anthony Mason, a longtime NBA player who helped the New York Knicks reach the 1994 NBA Finals, has died at the age of 48. A...

Women's World

Kidnappers of American Missionary in Nigeria Demand Ransom // Les Ravisseurs D’un Missionnaire Américain Au Nigéria Demandent Rançon

Jide AdesinaFebruary 26, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 26, 20150665

Abducted Missionary In this undated photo provided by Mike Henry, Seattle missionary Rev. Phyllis Sortor speaks at a distribution of wheelchairs in a town in...

Tourism

Gambia’s Economy contracted in 2014 on Weak Tourism, Agriculture // Économie De La Gambie S’est Contractée En 2014 Sur Le Faible Tourisme, L’agriculture

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 20150705

Gambia’s gross domestic product turned negative in 2014, its central bank said on Wednesday, as fears of the Ebola epidemic hurt tourism and scant rainfall...

ECONOMY

High-level Event Stresses Importance of Extractive Industries To Sustainable Growth in Africa // Réunion De Haut Niveau Souligne L’importance Des Industries Extractives A Une Croissance Durable En Afrique

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 20150584

Special Adviser on Africa Maged Abdelaziz. UN Photo/Kim Haughton The United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) held a meeting at Headquarters...

AFRIKA HERALD

Nigeria Cuts Forecasts for Oil Price, Currency // Nigeria Coupe Des Prévisions Pour Les Prix Du Pétrole, Monnaie

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 20150580

Nigeria–Africa’s top crude producer cut its forecast for oil prices and the value of its currency this year, an acknowledgment of the pain that tumbling...

SPORTS

Federer’s 20-Point Blitz Earns Davis Cup Rematch // Blitz De 20 Points De Federer Gagne Le Match Retour De Coupe Davis

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015February 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015February 25, 20150705

Roger Federer escaped from trouble with a remarkable 20-point winning sequence which helped him into the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open in search of his...

Commerce

Through UN-backed Project, Ethiopian Marmalade Will Soon Hit Shelves At ‘Eataly // Grâce à Un-backed Project, Marmelade Ethiopienne Va Bientôt Frapper Etagères A “Eataly”

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 20150593

Members of the cooperative of women in Ethiopia whose cactus pear marmalade will soon reach Italian tables. Photo: FAO/Filippo Brasesco Next time you feel like...

Properties and Real Estate

Egypt Reaches LE9 Billion Settlement Over Madinaty Real Estate Project // Égypte Atteint LE9 Settlement Milliards Au Cours Du Projet Immobilier Madinaty

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 20150619

The settlement ends a long-drawn out dispute over accusations that Mubarak government sold Madinaty for less than its true market price Egypt’s general prosecution reached...

STOCK MARKET

Wentworth Resources Shares Fall After Mozambique Kifaru-1 Well Abandoned // Wentworth Ressources Actions Chute Après Mozambique Kifaru-1 Bien Abandonné

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 20150534

Wentworth, the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: WRL) and AIM (AIM: WRL) listed independent, East Africa-focused oil & gas company, today provides an update on the...

LIFE & STYLE

Fidel Castro and the Cuban Role in Defeating Apartheid // Fidel Castro Et Le Rôle De Cubain A Vaincre L’Apartheid

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015February 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015February 25, 20150651

by Matt Peppe Until the fall of the Portuguese dictatorship in 1974, apartheid in South Africa was secure. There was no substantial resistance anywhere in...

International News

With Millions ‘Seriously At Risk,’ UN Launches Humanitarian Appeal For Ukraine // Avec Des Millions ‘Sérieusement En Péril”, L’ONU Lance Un Appel Humanitaire Pour L’Ukraine

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 20150591

Displaced families and the elderly in Ukraine line up for WFP food vouchers, which enable them to obtain food including milk, fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs...

Commerce

In West Africa, UN Launches Improved Fish Drying Technique To Save Lives And Environment // En Afrique De L’Ouest, L’ONU Lance Améliorée Poisson Séchage Technique Pour Sauver Des Vies Et L’environnement

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 20150640

Women in Abobodoumé, Côte d’Ivoire, huddle around the FAO-Thiaroye Processing Technique (FTT-Thiaroye) to smoke fish. Photo: FAO A newly developed fish drying technology is improving...

Health

UN Health Agency Launches Billion Dollar Appeal To Tackle Soaring Needs In Four Crisis-Torn Countries // Agence De La Santé De L’ONU Lance Un Appel Dollar Milliards à Tackle Flambée Des Besoins Dans Quatre Pays Ravagés Par La Crise

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 20150588

The World Health Organization (WHO) today appealed to donors to provide $1 billion for life-saving health needs ranging from childhood vaccinations to surgical care for...

TECHNOLOGY

Lack of Laws Governing Cybercrime Making Africa A Safe Haven For Cybercriminals // Le Manque De Lois Qui Régissent La Cybercriminalité Making Afrique Un Refuge Sûr Pour Les Cybercriminels

Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 25, 20150583

By Daniel Finnan Cybercrime is on the increase worldwide with some estimates putting the cost to the global economy at more than 500 billion euros...

Aviation

La Réunion-Roland Garros Airport Hopeful To Have Flights To China // Aéroport De La Réunion-Roland Garros Plein D’espoir D’avoir Des Vols Vers La Chine

Jide AdesinaFebruary 24, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 24, 20150580

St. Denis, Reunion Island, remains one of the busiest airports in the Indian Ocean. In 2014, the airport managed to increase its total passengers output...

AFRIKA HERALD

US Missionary Phyllis Sortor Kidnapped By Gunmen in Nigeria; Suicide Blasts Kill At Least 26 // US Missionnaire Phyllis Sortor Enlevé Par Des Hommes Armés Au Nigeria ; Les Attentats Suicide Tuent Au Moins 26

Jide AdesinaFebruary 24, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 24, 20150602

save Phyllis Sortor life … The Afrika Market and its media affiliates join the crusade in calling the Nigeria government and the entire citizens of...

Tourism

Red Tape in Kenya Scares South African Tourism Agency // La Paperasserie Au Kenya Fait Peur Agence De Tourisme Sud-Africain

Jide AdesinaFebruary 24, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 24, 20150631

By MUGUMO MUNENE A South African Government agency charged with promoting tourism is frustrated over bureaucracy in Nairobi that has hindered it from opening a...

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