Nigeria news for May 2010

Nigerian Billionaire Dangote linked to Arsenal bid
Date: 31 May 2010
Nigerian businessman Dangote is linked with a move to buy 16% Arsenal stake.
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Nigeria - Cross River State described as model for foreign donors
Date: 29 May 2010
Cross River State, an exemplary model for International Agencies and donors.
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Africa Day - 25 May 2010
Date: 26 May 2010
Joint Statement by EU HR/VP & Development Commissioner on Africa Day 25 May 2010
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Latest EU Statement on Nigeria
Date: 25 May 2010
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on Nigeria.
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Tragic passing of Nigerian basketball star
Date: 21 May 2010
US based Nigerian budding basketball star Oyedeji dies after head-on collision.
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Public expenditure and financial accountability workshop kicks off in Abuja today
Date: 17 May 2010
World Bank/EU workshop on expenditure & financial accountability in Abuja today.
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Trade and economic integration in West Africa
Date: 13 May 2010
Development dimension of future Economic Partnership Agreement with West Africa.
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Nigerians in epoch election victories in UK
Date: 11 May 2010
Three out of five Nigerians won parliamentary seats in UK general elections.
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Journalism prize launched on World Press Freedom Day
Date: 07 May 2010
World Press Freedom Day: 2010 Lorenzo Natali Prize for development journalism.
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European Commission condoles Nigeria on death of President Yar'Adua
Date: 06 May 2010
Further to news of Nigerian President's death, EC has sent a condolence message.
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