Nigerian Times

10 Feb 2012 15:00 Africa/Lagos UNICEF Racing to Prevent a Full-Scale Humanitarian Crisis in West and Central Africa One million children at risk of life-threatening malnutrition in Sahel region - $67 million needed for immediate relief efforts African children are among the most endangered species on planet earth with harrowing nightmares of famine and conflicts. Photo Credit: Nigerian Times . NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to avert a large-scale loss of life due to malnutrition and disease, UNICEF is ramping up its operations in eight countries in the Sahel region of West and Central Africa. An initial $67 million is urgently needed for UNICEF's relief operations to save children's lives and prevent a humanitarian disaster from unfolding. It is estimated that across the region more than one million children will suffer in 2012 from severe acute malnutrition, a life-threatening condition that requires immediate treatment. The period between harv...

Nigerian Singer, J'odie, released her first video, for the baby-inspired Zouk song which was produced by Phat-E and released at the tail end of 2010. The song exudes innocence and is extremely melodic in its delivery and her style can be described in three words; Soulful, Artsy... Simply African. Artist Summary Genres: Pop / Neo-Soul / zouk Management: +234 803 334 7467 Artist Bio Joy Odiete, popularly known as Jodie, born on the 22nd of June, is a young soulful singer from Nigeria with a personality that exudes African freshness and originality. Being one the favorite finalist in the premier edition of Idols, West Africa, her debut has been anticipated by fans not only in Nigeria, but among other African viewers. Finally, her first single, “Fighter”, is out. “Fighter” was born out of her determination to achieve her musical dream and never to give up. Jodie is a singer, songwriter and jewelry artiste. She loves being African and so keeps her virgin ha...

13 May 2011 19:57 Africa/Lagos Agricultural experts push for a strong seed sector in West Africa COTONOU, May 13, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Underlining that seed security is a prerequisite for achieving food security, agricultural experts participating in the just-concluded Regional Workshop on Seed Policy in West Africa urged decision-makers to support the sustainable growth and development of the West African seed sector, particularly for food security crops, such as rice, millet, sorghum, cowpeas and maize. The experts recommended the need to formulate, adopt, and implement coherent strategies and policies at regional and national levels for the rapid development of viable seed enterprises which would help increase the steady supply of quality seed to millions of smallholder farmers in West Africa. The workshop was jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) in Cotonou, Benin. It was ...