Tag Archives: Nigeria

R&D from Prepd: Militaries & Armed Conflicts

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Logan Scisco

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R&D from Prepd: Africa

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Logan Scisco

Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. As part of the leadup to the 2021 National Speech and Debate … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: Nigeria’s Corruption Battle

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Logan Scisco

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Nigeria’s Presidential Election (2015)

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Last week saw Nigerian voters head to the polls to decide whether President Goodluck Jonathan deserved another term in office.  Jonathan, who took office in 2010 following the death of President Umaru Yar’Adua, was reeling from accusations of economic … Continue reading →

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R&D: Nigeria’s Presidential Election (2015)

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on Nigeria’s presidential election (2015). Editorial: Nigeria’s landmark election inspires hope: Editorial http://t.co/qIvZ6hc4At — TorontoStar (@TorontoStar) April 6, 2015 Nigeria’s neighbors hope for a fresh start with Buhari http://t.co/9wVZxAjGMP … Continue reading →

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The Rise of Nigeria

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Last week, Nigeria announced the results of the rebasing (changing the weights given to different sectors of its economy) of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP).  International observers expected the rebasing, which had not taken place since 1990, to add … Continue reading →

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R&D: The Rise of Nigeria

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the rise of Nigeria. GDP Rebasing Will Attract Investors To Nigeria, Says World Bank Chief Economist… http://t.co/vrREDRfuq1 — Leadership Newspaper (@LeadershipNGA) April 13, 2014 Nigeria: Islamists kill 68 in … Continue reading →

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R&D: Haley Barbour Decides Not to Run for President, the Arab Spring Puts Washington on the Defensive, and a Look at President Obama’s Re-Election Strategy

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for April 26th: How Haley Barbour’s move shakes up 2012 from Politico Yesterday, Misssissippi Governor Haley Barbour announced that he would not be running for president.  Barbour was considered as one of the favorites to win … Continue reading →

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Super R&D: Florida Still Matters for GOP Presidential Contenders, Libyan Rebels May Need International Ground Forces, and the DHS Unveils a New Terror-Alert System

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for April 20th: Florida may be do-or-die for 2012ers from Politico Although the Republican National Committee is threatening to sanction Florida if it does not move its primary date, that does not mean that Republican presidential … Continue reading →

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R&D: Tom DeLay Sentenced to 3 Years, EU Envoys Call for East Jerusalem to be Palestinian Capital, and Giffords Shooting Puts Palin Under Fire

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for January 10th: DeLay Sentenced to 3 Years in Money Laundering Case from the New York Times The government’s length legal battle with former House majority leader Tom Delay has come to an end.  DeLay was … Continue reading →

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