Journalists Sought for International Online Survey

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 29, 2011

The survey aims to assess the media’s understanding of human rights issues, international mechanisms and in particular of the UN Human Rights Council activities with a view of strengthening their access to the information and main events.

Africa Business Reporting Awards Accepting Entries

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 29, 2011

Journalists from around the world who have covered Africa — whether the 2010 FIFA World Cup or one of the 16 countries on the continent that celebrated 50 Years of Independence — are invited to submit work for the 2011 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards.

Internews Network Seeks Senior Resident Journalism Advisor in the DRC

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 29, 2011

Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.

Speak Out on Rural Poverty

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 29, 2011

For the 2011 report, IFAD commissioned Panos London to collect oral testimonies from men and women living in rural areas in China, Egypt, Madagascar, Pakistan, Peru and Senegal. The Rural Poverty report is published by IFAD every decade to draw attention to the issues around rural poverty. It highlights actions and policy to support the efforts of rural people in developing countries to overcome poverty and tell their story.

Media Coverage and Debate in Kenya

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 29, 2011

Development agencies working on issues such as maternal health, agriculture, stigma and exclusion are being challenged to prove that their activities produce results and make a real difference to the people they are supposed to help.

Nigerian Man Jailed for Sex Attack on Woman Runner

By Adebayo Somuyiwa

Published: January 28, 2011

Adelani Akamo, 23, had only been in Britain for 10 days when he clubbed the 33-year-old with a lump of wood and dragged her into bushes.

The Nigerian, who is here on a student visa, battered her face and head before assaulting her.

Sham Marriages: 10 More Nigerians Arrested in United Kingdom, May be Imprisoned, Deported

By Adebayo Somuyiwa

Published: January 28, 2011

Ten more Nigerians have been arrested by the UK Border Agency over crimes that relate to sham marriages and immigration fraud in continuation of the coordinated crackdown by the agency against foreigners. Those found guilty face imprisonment and deportation.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services Reaches Fiscal Year 2011 H-1B Cap

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 28, 2011

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap for fiscal year (FY) 2011. USCIS is notifying the public that yesterday, Jan. 26, 2011, is the final receipt date for new H-1B specialty occupation petitions requesting an employment start date in FY2011.

USCIS Announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunities

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 28, 2011

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced recently the availability of three congressionally appropriated competitive grant opportunities designed to help prepare lawful permanent residents (LPRs) for citizenship and promote immigrant integration in the United States. This year’s program will offer approximately $8.5 million for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country.

Israel To Let in 8,000 Ethiopians

By Tayo Adelaja

Published: January 13, 2011

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that nearly 8,000 Ethiopians of Jewish descent will be allowed to move to the country within the next four years.

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