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Politics / Re: Abia Flags Off Cocoa Growth Enhancement Support Scheme by EkoAtlantic: 10:01am On Jun 11, 2013 |
omonnakoda: Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) leads the world in production and export of the cocoa beans used in the manufacture of chocolate, as of 2009, supplying 30% of cocoa produced in the world. West Africa collectively supplies two thirds of the world's cocoa crop, with Ivory Coast leading production at 1.22 million tonnes, and nearby Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and Togo producing additional 1.41 million tonnes. West Africa accounts for more than 70% of world cocoa production (Côte d’Ivoire 38%, Ghana 21%, Cameroon 5% and Nigeria 5%). Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana are the world’s two largest producers, representing 80% of total West African production. http://www.oecd.org/swac/topics/regionalcocoainitiative.htm Take note of the difference in color concentration in the map below
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Politics / Re: "Ajumo'mo" Learning Tablet To Be Launched By Oyo State by EkoAtlantic: 9:33am On Jun 11, 2013 |
2curiousity: What many people here do not know is that all these 'opon imo', 'ajumo mo' of a thing is not new in Nigerian schools. Federal government started it few years ago through NCC and the project was given to ZINOX. What ACN government are doing is just rebranding this as if they are the pioneer. I am not condemning it, at least its a positive development but all am saying ia that federal government started it even since the time of Obasanjo and they have not made so much noise about it. What federal government did that time was that they picked on some schools all over the country, established ICT departments there and equipped them with necessary facilities, internet, solar power supply, 100 tablets minimum, computer systems and printers and even furnitures in most cases. they sent experts to train the teachers on how they will use it to teach the students as well. Whoever is in doubt should visit Methodist Grammar school, bodija and some other schools like that in Oyo state. Can you provide any credible source to back that highlighted claim of yours? |
Politics / Re: Abia Flags Off Cocoa Growth Enhancement Support Scheme by EkoAtlantic: 7:40am On Jun 11, 2013 |
Like a poster stated earlier, various cash crops can be grown in any region/state but are better grown in few regions. Oil palm is well grown in Ondo(ile-oluji) and even in large scale, but that doesn't mean it's the best place to grow oil palm when the east that has the best soil for oil palm cultivation is there. Cote d' voir has a better soil for cocoa cultivation and better cocoa produce than western Nigeria, yet the western Nigeria was once leading in cocoa production at a global stage. There is no reason why Abia government shouldn't invest in cocoa production even if the state is not the best place to grow it. As far as the government is ready to invest whatever it takes to make the state a real cocoa producer, it's a free world. 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: State, Regional And Federal Flags And Symbols Of Nigeria by EkoAtlantic: 7:01am On Jun 11, 2013 |
Good one naptu. |
Politics / Re: "Ajumo'mo" Learning Tablet To Be Launched By Oyo State by EkoAtlantic: 10:43pm On Jun 10, 2013 |
Aregbe has laid the foundation for other governors thanks to him. Expecting Lagos, Edo, Ogun and other states in Nigeria to follow suit. God bless Nigeria. 2 Likes |
Politics / June 12 Declared Public Holiday In Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Lagos & Ekiti by EkoAtlantic: 10:05pm On Jun 10, 2013 |
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the infamous June 12. The Oyo and Osun state governments on Monday declared Wednesday as work free to commemorate the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, cancelled by the military government of the time. In a statement in Ibadan, Festus Adedayo, the Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Media, said the holiday was to mark the 20th anniversary of the election, adjudged the freest and fairest in Nigeria’s political history. The statement said the holiday was also a recognition of the martyrdom of the late Moshood Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the election. It said Mr. Abiola ought to be honoured for laying down his life for Nigerians to enjoy democratic governance. Similarly, the Commissioner for Information in Osun, Sunday Akere, said in a statement in Osogbo that the holiday was to recognise when an election adjudged the freest and fairest in Nigeria was annulled. Mr. Akere said that June 12 would continue to stand for democracy and good government and as such nothing was too much to honour the day. Ogun State had on Sunday also declared June 12 a public holiday. (NAN) http://premiumtimesng.com/regional/138414-oyo-osun-join-ogun-declare-june-12-public-holiday.html?doing_wp_cron=1370897264.7709269523620605468750 Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday approved that Wednesday, June 12, 2013, be observed as a work free day in the state in commemoration of June 12, 1993 annulled elections. This was contained in a circular issued yesterday by the Head of Service, Mr. Adesegun Ogunlewe. According to the circular, “In commemoration of June 12, 1993 as significant in the actualisation of democracy in Nigeria, it is hereby notified for general information that His Excellency, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, the Governor of Lagos State has approved Wednesday, June 12, 2013 as a work free day.’” The circular further enjoined all workers in the state to attend events organised by various government agencies and groups to commemorate the day. http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/06/fashola-declares-june-12-work-free-day-in-lagos/ THE Ekiti State government has declared Wednesday work-free day for workers in the state. A statement from the Ekiti State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr. Tayo Ekundayo said the work free day was declared by the state government in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election believed to have been won by the late Chief MKO Abiola. It added that Governor Kayode Fayemi is expected to lead top government functionaries to the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti for a forum organised to remember heroes and heroines of democracy who paid important roles during the struggle to restore democracy in Nigeria. http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=124301:ekiti-oyo-declare-wenesday-work-free&catid=1:national&Itemid=559 1 Like
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Politics / Intercontinental Hotel Opens In Lagos by EkoAtlantic: 12:22pm On Jun 09, 2013 |
Sunday 09 June, 2013 Expectations are high as the InterContinental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, finally opens this month. At 100 metres high, the 23-storey building is the tallest in West Africa. The InterContinental Lagos boasts 358 rooms. All rooms offer stunning views of views of either the Lagos Creek or the Atlantic Ocean. With technology playing a key role in enhancing the guest experience, each of the rooms is equipped with high speed broad band services, in-room entertainment with CD, DVD, and VCD displayed on 42” plasma screens. The Club InterContinental rooms offer an experience with Bose music systems and Nespresso Coffee stations offered in each room. http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/west-africa-s-tallest-hotel-intercontinental-lagos-opens/149822/ 12 Likes
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Politics / Re: Gov. Dickson Awards N3.6bn Electronic Surveillance Contract To Chinese Firm by EkoAtlantic: 11:25pm On Jun 07, 2013 |
berem: Oh, you mean rumour mongers? then am in total support! Oh, it's rumour mongering... I just know it's related to one clueless act like that. |
Politics / Re: Gov. Dickson Awards N3.6bn Electronic Surveillance Contract To Chinese Firm by EkoAtlantic: 10:57pm On Jun 07, 2013 |
Oh oh oh Bayelsa... Let's hope the surveillance is not meant for tracking gossipers in the state, because gossiping is fast becoming Bayelsans priority. |
Politics / Re: I Feel Great Pity For Labaran Maku - Fashola by EkoAtlantic: 11:57pm On Jun 06, 2013 |
~Bluetooth: Same here 1 Like |
Politics / Mid Term Report - Lagos On Course by EkoAtlantic: 4:33am On Jun 05, 2013 |
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Politics / Re: Governor Rotimi Amaechi Offers To Step Down As NGF Chairman If............. by EkoAtlantic: 5:21pm On Jun 04, 2013 |
It's obvious that Rivers state governor ain't clueless with this move. Hoping that desperate politicians are going to learn from this bold step of not making everything a "do or die" affair. |
Education / Re: Opon Imo Will Save Osun N8.4Billion Of Textbook Procurement Costs by EkoAtlantic: 3:02pm On Jun 04, 2013 |
Osun A dara!
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Politics / Re: Rauf Aregbesola’s Opon Imo Project Exposed! by EkoAtlantic: 12:37pm On Jun 04, 2013 |
bad_ass_nigga: this man is performing ...I wonder what those pigs will use against him in d coming gubernatorial election One of it is; He's keeping beards, why must he? Lwkm... |
Politics / Re: Rauf Aregbesola’s Opon Imo Project Exposed! by EkoAtlantic: 12:33pm On Jun 04, 2013 |
oddy4real: I don't like the ACN but I must confess that I like Ogbeni Rauf, he is more of a grassroots person whose programs are of benefit to the poor, unlike a certain SAN! tell us about that "certain san"! |
Politics / Re: Opon Imo Launched By Osun Today by EkoAtlantic: 12:31pm On Jun 04, 2013 |
Can't believe Gbawe and demdem are still giving the yoruba wanna be attention. Smh... |
Politics / Re: Rauf Aregbesola’s Opon Imo Project Exposed! by EkoAtlantic: 11:39am On Jun 04, 2013 |
Ogbeni is setting record and writing his name in Gold in SouthWest's history. Good for him. Osun A dara!!! 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Opon Imo Launched By Osun Today by EkoAtlantic: 6:32am On Jun 04, 2013 |
Demdem: If only retardeen is smart, nothing stops him from adopting this nationally or are we saying that Nigeria doesn't have the resources? I believe every state should, considering what it's saving Osun from purchase of textbooks "N8.4 billion". That's huge! |
Politics / Re: Opon Imo Launched By Osun Today by EkoAtlantic: 11:57pm On Jun 03, 2013 |
anonimi: Already shifting your obsession to education when you've been shown the physical development taking place in SW. Lwkm... If I may ask, what's the summary of this thread?! Isn't it about development of children education in the State of Osun?! Lol. Mr. Yoruba wanna be, it's like you're more confused and deluded than T.A. Orji. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Opon Imo Launched By Osun Today by EkoAtlantic: 11:48pm On Jun 03, 2013 |
Ufeolorun: Lol... SW folks should understand that these people can be so desperate in achieving their aim of painting any progress from SW bad or insignificant just like a mod(one of them) unknowly exibited at the first page of this thread. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Opon Imo Launched By Osun Today by EkoAtlantic: 11:38pm On Jun 03, 2013 |
The havoc Pdp has caused SW is enough to return the whole region to stone age. Thank God it wasn't too late before the progressives got in. A visit to any SW state should convince an unbiased person that those presently in the helm of affairs are thinkers and very good administrator. The two terms(8 years) spent by Ladoja and Akala in Oyo under PDP wasn't as productive as the two and half years Ajumobi has spent in governing Oyo. Oyinlola spent seven and half years in Osun without anything tangible to point to as his achievement. Imaging building 6 stadia in Osun state! Osun wan host Olympic ni abi wetin?! Very vissionless fellow. As productive and civilized Ogun state people are, PDP couldn't provide them with a common flyover in eight years not to mention roads and other necessary amenities. The quality and quantity of road construction going on in Ogun presently is amazing, a visit should help Thomases. Thanks to Mimiko for bringing Ondo back to life. The whole of Ondo was another unkempt state despite its resources under Pdp. |
Politics / Re: Opon Imo Launched By Osun Today by EkoAtlantic: 11:05pm On Jun 03, 2013 |
dayokanu: And you believed that dude to be Yoruba?! Lol Even the die hard devilish yoruba PDP members ain't wishing SW bad and talking ill of the region like him. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Opon Imo Launched By Osun Today by EkoAtlantic: 9:40pm On Jun 03, 2013 |
anonimi: Of course the free education program is still on to cater for immigrants from other regions. anonimi: Point to one of the institutions I listed that's not located in the old western region? Were those states they're located not once governed by Awo while under the western region?! |
Politics / Re: Fashola Unveils Memorial Cenotaph For Victims Of The Dana. Pics by EkoAtlantic: 9:04pm On Jun 03, 2013 |
not bad, r.i.p. to the deads |
Politics / Re: Opon Imo Launched By Osun Today by EkoAtlantic: 5:48pm On Jun 03, 2013 |
Ikengawo: we are very happy o! Aba boys are counter-fitting their own Ipon Ghana as we speak Aba boys no dey carry last, no dulling. More reason why we need a thinking top government. Had it been we have leaders with vision those Aba boys shouldn't be making synthetic products. They need to be trained and brushed up to make better products, thereby reducing any material/product they're capable of making the original. |
Politics / Re: Opon Imo Launched By Osun Today by EkoAtlantic: 5:37pm On Jun 03, 2013 |
Ikengawo: Osun has free Ipon Imo Those days of free education are over in SW. Free education was implemented by Awolowo to encourage Yorubas to study then, while other regions were still in stone age. Yorubas don't need encouragement anyone because every family knows the importance of education. You wonder why SW higher institutions have the highest cut-off and requirement for admission, because competition to gain admission in SW is too high, everybody wants to be a graduate. Four universities from the old western region under Awolowo were rated the best in the whole country at the beginning of this year: 1. University of Ibadan 2. University of Lagos 3. University of Benin 4. Obafemi Awolowo University(Ile-Ife, Osun state) Of all the private Unis in Nigeria, SW private unis are performing better. Covenant uni in Ota(Ogun state) was rated 11th in the whole country, even higher than some federal unis in other regions. No point of bragging over all these, but clarification is essential. Watch how this innovation by Aregbe is copied by other states. |
Politics / Re: Opon Imo Launched By Osun Today by EkoAtlantic: 5:16pm On Jun 03, 2013 |
I no know book: Lol. Imo in yoruba means knowledge. Also, forget not that Igbo as per tribe also means Bush or marijuana in yoruba. Lol.. |
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