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Culture and Customs of Nigeria (Culture and Customs of Africa) by Toyin Falola, 2008-10-30 Stencils West Africa Nigeria: Ancient & Living Cultures Series: Grades 3+: Teacher Resource (Ancient and Living Cultures) by Bartok, Mira, et all 1996-11-08 Nigeria (Cultures of the World) by Patricia Marjorie Levy, 2004-04 Nigeria - The Culture (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) by Anne Rosenberg, 2000-10 Signal and Noise: Media, Infrastructure, and Urban Culture in Nigeria by Brian Larkin, 2008-01-01 The Nok Culture: Art in Nigeria 2500 Years Ago Oil, Politics and Violence: Nigeria's Military Coup Culture 1966-1976 by Max Siollun, 2009-03-15 The Kingdom of Benin in West Africa (Cultures of the Past) by Heather Millar, 1996-02 We Were All Slaves: African Miners, Culture, and Resistance at the Enugu Government Colliery, Nigeria (Social History of Africa) by Carolyn A. Brown, 2003-06 Culture areas of Nigeria, (Field museum of natural history ... Publication 346. Anthropological series) by Wilfrid Dyson Hambly, 1935 Culture and Education in Nigeria: An Historical Analysis by Samuel Obidi, 2005-12-29 Nigeria - The Land (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) by Anne Rosenberg, 2000-10 Nigeria (Discovering Cultures) by Patricia J. Murphy, 2005-01-10 The Arts of the Hausa: An Aspect of Islamic Culture in Northern Nigeria (Chicago Visual Library) by Commonwealth Institute, 1977-06-01

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1. Africa South Of The Sahara - Culture And Society
   An annotated guide to internet resources on african culture and society. Language and Popular culture in africa of popular culture in africa. http//www.tamarin.com Exhibits include Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, nigeria. Kings of  
   http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/culture.html

2. Nigeria On The Internet
   An annotated directory to internet resources on nigeria. of nigeria's VicePresident culture and tradition of the people of the ancient Arochukwu Kingdom of south-east nigeria." http//www.arochukwu.org. Association of Concerned africa  
   http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/nigeria.html
   
   Extractions: Countries Nigeria Search: Countries Topics Africa Guide Suggest a Site ... Africa Home An Annotated Directory of Nigeria on the Internet See also: Nigeria News Nigeria Election Sites A non-profit NGO established 1988 in Nigeria. Working on conflict management and peace education. Has a book, " Community Conflicts in Nigeria. Their Management Resolution and Transformation " (Ibadan: Spectrum Books, 2000) available from: African Books Collective Ltd., The Jam Factory 27, Parkend Street, Oxford OXI IHU - UK. E-mail: abc@africanbookscollective.com http://www.aapeaceworks.org/

3. Nigeria
   Information sur le pays par africaonweb histoire, tourisme et g©ographie, culture, ©conomie.  
   http://www.africa-onweb.com/pays/nigeria/

4. AfricaOnline.com - Africa
   africa Online. The gateway to, from and within africa. Ghana. Morocco. Namibia. nigeria. Senegal. South africa. Swaziland. Tanzania. Uganda education. NGOs. arts culture. health. women. weather  
   http://www.africaonline.com/
   
   Extractions: African radio stations Grants and opportunities February is Black History Month. Take a look at ... The Challenge of African American Research Learn about Nigerian Philip Emeagwali and other famous black inventors Black media in many cases are simply white parrots. What is your opinion? Gay marriage/same-sex marriage... What is your opinion of gay marriages? Is a United Africa possible? What is your opinion? The vision of 'One Africa' as 'One Nation' is the dream of many of us. But is it a feasible? Will it ever happen? And what needs to happen for it to become a reality? What is your opinion? Go to AfricaOnline.com Jobs for more! The first true 'Mother Africa'? Africa has a parliament - and a woman is heading it.

5. Embassy Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria
   over most of the country. HISTORY. Virtually all the native races of africa are represented in nigeria, hence the great diversity of her people and culture.  
   http://www.nigeriaembassyusa.org/history.shtml
   
   Extractions: NIGERIA Much has been said and written about Nigeria, her people and culture, economy and politics, that sheds light on the tremendous potential of this African Giant. However, little is known to the outside world about the many exciting tourist attractions available in Nigeria: Historic sites nestled amid rivers and rain forests, breathtaking mountain vistas, remote creek villages, miles of pristine beaches and exotic national wildlife reserves. There are also museums, festivals, music and dance, a rich cultural melange right down to everyday traditional markets. These are just some of the spectacular sights and sensual delights awaiting the traveler to Nigeria. Nigeria has the largest population of any country in Africa (about 120 million), and the greatest diversity of cultures, ways of life, cities and terrain. With a total land area of 923,768 sq. km. (356,668 sq. mi.) Nigeria is the 14th largest country in Africa. Its coastline, on the Gulf of Guinea, stretches 774 km (480 mi.). Nigeria shares its international border of 4,470 km (2513 mi.) with four neighbors: Chad, Cameroon, Benin, and Niger. Until 1989 the capital was Lagos, with a population of about 2,500,000, but the government recently moved the capital to Abuja. CLIMATE AND WEATHER Nigeria lies entirely within the tropics yet there are wide climactic variations. In general, there are two seasons, dry and wet, throughout Nigeria. Near the coast, the seasons are less sharply defined. Temperatures of over 900F are common in the north, but near the coast, where the humidity is higher, temperatures seldom climb above that mark. Inland, around the two great rivers, the wet season lasts from April-Oct. and the dry season from Nov.-March. Temperatures are highest from Feb-April in the south and MarchJune in the north; they're lowest in July and Aug. over most of the country.

6. Nigeria Culture
   Social Sciences Archaeology Regional africa nigeria (1) Archaeologists@ (21 discoveries in northeastern nigeria have revealed the history and culture of the  
   http://www.1arbeer.com/related/nigeria culture
   
   Extractions: Results for nigeria culture 1 to 20 of 25 results.       Search Engine   Top: Science: Social Sciences: Archaeology: Regional: Africa: Nigeria (1) Archaeologists@ (21) Archaeology in Northeastern Nigeria - Study from the University of Frankfurt which examines what archaeological discoveries in northeastern Nigeria have revealed about the history and culture of the area. Nigeria African rank:       Search Engine   Top: Society: Folklore: Literature: Tales: Fairy Tales: World Tales: African (19) See Also: Arts: Literature: Myths and Folktales: Myths: African Arts: Literature: World Literature: African African Trail - Folk Tales - Selection of African folktales cross-referenced to other cultures using motif and type classification, prepared by Colleen Matthews. Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria

7. MapZones.com Culture
   As with many of the other nations of africa, nigeria s national boundaries result from its colonial history and cut across a number of cultural and physical  
   http://www.mapzones.com/world/africa/nigeria/cultureindex.php
   
   Extractions: Country Info Nigeria Introduction Nigeria General Data Nigeria Maps Nigeria Culture ... Nigeria Time and Date Nigeria Culture Back to Top Nigeria, The most populous country in Africa and the tenth largest country by population in the world, is located at the eastern terminus of the bulge of West Africa. As with many of the other nations of Africa, Nigeria's national boundaries result from its colonial history and cut across a number of cultural and physical boundaries. Nigeria has a total area of 923,768 square kilometers, about 60 percent the size of the state of Alaska, and the greatest area of the nations along the coast of West Africa (although in Africa as a whole, it is only the fourteenth largest country by area). The maximum north-south distance within the country is about 1,040 kilometers, while the maximum east-west distance is about 1,120 kilometers. Although it represents only about 3 percent of the surface area of Africa, Nigeria contains about 20 percent of total African population. In this and other respects, it is arguably the single most important country on the continent. Many of the major cities had growing manufacturing sectors, including, for example, textile mills, steel plants, car assembly plants, large construction companies, trading corporations, and financial institutions. They also included government-service centers, large office and apartment complexes, along with a great variety of small business enterprises, many in the "informal sector," and vast slum areas. All postsecondary education installations were in urban centers, and the vast majority of salaried jobs remained urban rather than rural.

8. AllAfrica.com Arts, Culture And Entertainment
   allafrica african news and information for a global audience Namibia. Niger. nigeria. Rwanda. Senegal. Seychelles. Sierra Leone. Somalia. South africa. Sudan. Swaziland Liberia interview  
   http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.allafrica.com/arts/&y=022A282C40

9. Nigeria Culture | Lonely Planet World Guide
   nigeria culture. nigeria has over soul singer, Sade. nigeria has as many writers as the rest of West africa combined. Among their most  
   http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/nigeria/culture.htm
   
   Extractions: Nigeria Nigeria has over 250 ethnic groups but three stand out; the Hausa in the north, the Ibo (or Igbo) in the east and the Yoruba in the west. Religions tend to follow these ethnic lines with Muslims dominating the north, Catholics the east and animists the west. There are also countless numbers of smaller sects that are a m©lange of two or more religions combining, for example, Christianity with local spirits and guardians. Animism has strong connections to ancestral spirits that protect the land and ensure tribal well-being, and many of the sacrificial rituals and juju ceremonies that use animal skulls, bones and dried insects are a way of contacting these spirits to ensure good fortune. Charms such as the ibej (twin dolls that are adorned with beads) are also an important part of Nigerian life and are worn to bring good luck and prosperity. Nigerian art forms reflect their occult and animist origins. Yoruba masks are carved out of wood, representing the forces of nature and gods, and their use in ceremonies like the annual Gelede masquerades helps maintain a connection with the spirit of ancestors. The masks also appear at funerals in order to appease the spirits of the deceased. Of all the Yoruba masks, the large helmet masks of the Epa cult are the most spectacular. Occult influences can also be seen in the sculptures of bronze, terracotta and wood made by the Yoruba, Nupe, Igbira and Igala, and in the large Ife and Benin bronze casts.

10. EDO  NATION - History And Culture Of The Edo People
    Site promoting the history and culture of the EDO people who are located in the midwestern part of nigeria located in the Midwestern part of nigeria, Western africa. for contemporary nation  
    http://www.edo-nation.net/

11. The Embassy Of Nigeria : Tourism & CultureArts Culture Tourism
    According to archaeological finds, nigeria’s artifacts depicting the features of the Nok culture, which flourished as well as to Carthage in North africa.  
    http://www.nigerianembassy.nl/tourism.htm
    
    Extractions: Hotels and Facilities Collectively, culture is a way of life in a given society. Tourism is the vehicle through which this way of life is appreciated. In Nigeria, culture is manifested in art, dance, language, literature, folklore, mores, music, governance, and even the environment. According to archaeological finds, Nigeria’s artifacts depicting the early life of the people date back to 2000 years. The Nok Culture, the earliest of the finds depicted the early life of the people of the Nok region North of the Benue River. The characteristic features of the Nok culture, which flourished from 500, BC to AD 200 is the terracotta figurines associated with it and the extensive use of iron. The source of the knowledge of an iron technology has been attributed to the civilization of ‘Meroe’ in what is today the Republic of Sudan, as well as to Carthage in North Africa. Casting is still made but there is nothing produced now to compare with the fabulous Ife and Benin Bronzes. These perfect example of portraiture and the "cire peerdue" method of casting, together with the equally perfect terracotta thought to be of the same period and possibly by the same craftsmen, have no equals anywhere.

12. Nigeria Hosts ATA 4th EcoTourism Symposium
    African Heritage nigeria is a combination of over 2000 years of traditional culture, with one of the most modern lifestyles on the African continent.  
    http://www.africa-ata.org/nigeria_update.htm

13. Countries Of The World - Africa - Nigeria - Arts & Culture
    africa nigeria- Details Arts and culture. Home. africa. Asia. Australia nigerian carvings date back to prehistoric times. nigeria is the proud country of dance troops, noble prize  
    http://userpages.umbc.edu/~mebong1/arts_culture
    
    Extractions: Countries of the World Africa - Nigeria - Details: Arts and Culture Home Africa Asia Australia ... South America Nigerian carvings date back to prehistoric times. Nigeria is the proud country of dance troops, noble prize literacy writers, folktales, music and several natural artworks. Some works are displayed below but for an even greater display of our arts and culture use the external links Home Africa Nigeria Details ... External Links Yoruba Art Ibo Art Hausa Art Cultural Troops ... Literature Every Nigerian tribe has its own unique dance and art. The southerners usually dance with the lower part of the body while the northerners use the upper parts of the body. The dance usually tells a story and the dancer tries to convey the story to the audience using the parts of the body. Bells, rattles, beads and various accessories are used to aid the dancer perform the dance. Nigerian dancers are usually dressed in colorful and bright colors. The Yoruba's traditional attire is aso oke, the easterners is gorge and the northerners is wax. All Nigerian's wear adire on casual occasions. African Museums all around the world display various forms of the heritage rich heritage of Nigeria Home Africa Asia ... South America

14. Nigeria Vacation Guide: Romantic Nigeria Vacations, Nigeria Safaris
    nigeria Overview nigeria History nigeria culture nigeria Geography Info nigeria Vacation Planner nigeria Luxury Cruise Luxury Safari s and Tours of africa.  
    http://www.travelwizard.com/africa/Nigeria_Culture.html
    
    Extractions: note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and death rates, lower population and growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (July 2000 est.)

15. Culture Of Nigeria
    nigeria is located on the west coast of africa and is the most populous black country in the world, bordering the nigeria is diverse in people and culture.  
    http://qcpages.qc.edu/ENGLISH/Projects/postcol/country/nigeria/culture.html
    
    Extractions: African Art: An Overview General Information on Nigerian Culture Nigeria is located on the west coast of Africa and is the most populous black country in the world, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Benin and Cameroon. Nigeria covers 356,668 sq miles (923,7770 sq kilometers). It is about the same size as California, Nevada and Utah combined. Nigeria is diverse in people and culture. The history of the country goes back to 500 BC when the Nok people were the inhabitants. It was the ending of the 15th century European explorers and traders began their lucrative slave trade with the Yoruba and Benin peoples. In 1861 Lagos was colonized by the British and 1914, the entire country became The Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. Nigeria became independent in 1960. Today, Nigeria's population is 103.9 million and growing rapidly at 3%, with more than 250 ethnic groups. The Hausa people which account for about 20% are usually more political and military inclined, while the Yorubas around 20%, control the press and financial sector and the Fulani people make up 9% tend to be a more reserved people. The remaining groups are the Ibo people that make up only 17%, usually control land and oil reserves and the rest of the other ethnic groups count for 9%, such as the Ogoni people. More than 250 languages are spoken in Nigeria. The official language is English yet less than half of the population speaks English. It is considered a foreign language although 'pidgin english' is used often. I was informed by a Nigerian that pidgin or "pigeon" was coined because it is associated with the actual bird as the language is spoken very quickly. Every ethnic group has its own distinct language example, Hausa Yoruba Ibo and Fulani are spoken widely.

16. AllAfrica.com: Arts, Culture And Entertainment
    Liberia interview Arts And culture Liberian Film Star South africa Mbeki to Attend Brenda s Funeral, nigeria Exciting Previews On africamagic, This Day.  
    http://allafrica.com/arts/
    
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17. Social Fabric: Web Resources
    General information on Yoruba culture. A lot of information. nigeria Index from The Norwegian Council for africa. Links. african Art Resources.  
    http://www.du.edu/duma/africloth/links.html

18. Nations Online :: Nigeria
    Map of nigeria Map of africa Political map of africa. nigeria Today News and information about nigeria. Arts culture Adire african Textiles Handmade african  
    http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/nigeria.htm
    
    Extractions: Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999 and a peaceful transition to civilian government completed. The new president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, the OBASANJO administration must defuse longstanding ethnic and religious tensions, if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political stability.

19. Www.nigeria.gov.ng
    of africa is richly endowed with ecological and cultural resources, which are of universal recognition. The richness and diversity of the nigeria culture is a  
    http://www.nigeria.gov.ng/culture/introduction.htm
    
    Extractions: back to previous page Introduction Because of the great diversity of people and culture, Nigeria has distinguished herself over the centuries in the field of arts. Nigerian versatility in art is so great that it is generally felt that all African nations should view Nigeria as the principal trustee of the most durable fruits of black artistic genius. It is not precisely known when the first works of Nigerian art reached the outside world, but in 1897, following a British punitive expedition to Benin, over 2,000 Benin bronzes and ivories were shipped to England and later dispersed all over Europe and America. Nigeria's cultural heritage is woven from threads of history and diversity, legend and conquest. Tourists visiting the country will gain insights to a glorious past as well as a promising future, set amid the natural beauty of this diverse country. From rain forests in the south, broad savanna woodlands in the center to a semi-desert region in the north, Nigeria offers a remarkable range of physical beauty in her land and hospitality of her people, ready to be enjoyed by the tourist fortunate enough to choose this land of ancient empires as their travel destination. Nigeria is a vast country with a population of about 120 people covering about 923,768 sq.km of landmass, located wholly within the tropics. The country aptly described as the 'Giant of Africa' is richly endowed with ecological and cultural resources, which are of universal recognition. The richness and diversity of the Nigeria culture is a manifestation of the socio-cultural differences of the over 250 ethnic groups that inhabit the land for ages.

20. Africa's Science And Indigenous Knowledge Systems
    1.All africa. j.africalog. k.NewsWatch nigeria. l.JENDA Journal of culture and african Women Studies. m.africa Intelligence (France). n. africa Online.  
    http://members.aol.com/Afsci/africana.htm
    
    Extractions: In this site we present various perspectives on African Indigenous Knowledge Systems(AIK) from a wide range of scholars. We publish brief extracts from scholarly works on the subject and focus on several areas. We are proud to say that this site has been listed by the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as one of the top 50 of African websites. Table of Contents A. Indigenous African Science and Technology A1. African Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the African Diaspora B. Relevant Indigenous Knowledge Organizations C. Africa-Related Books of the Month C1. AIDS/Health Related Readings

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