Category Archives: Abuja

Google Maps Satellite Imagery

Posted on February 2, 2008 by ajbrowe

It looks like Google have updated their satellite imagery for Lagos and Abuja. I’m not sure how old the images are but Lagos must be within the last 3 years, just looking at the various developments. I’ve put together a … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuja, Lagos, maps, Nigeria, Photos | 2 Comments

Old News Update part 1 : Umaru Yar’Adua’s inauguration

Posted on July 5, 2007 by ajbrowe

I have just finished a rather difficult assignment for OU which has been taking up most of my free time the last few weeks. So now I will finally get around to making a few updates which should have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuja, Nigeria, Open University, politics, wahala | 1 Comment

Back From Abuja

Posted on December 9, 2006 by ajbrowe

Just a note to say I’m back in Lagos, after my short trip to Abuja. I didn’t get much chance to go out and see the city but what I saw made me wish to go back sooner rather than … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuja, Lagos, Nigeria, travel | 1 Comment

Abuja Photos

Posted on December 6, 2006 by ajbrowe

I’ve posted a handful of my Abuja photographs to flickr, but haven’t had chance to update any captions or organise them into sets at the time of posting this. Here’s a couple to check out.

Posted in Abuja, Nigeria, Photos, Pictures, travel | 2 Comments

Abuja

Posted on December 5, 2006 by ajbrowe

I’m in Abuja for a few days, My first time! Looking around I am very impressed at the way things are working here, and I wonder what it is about Lagos that makes it so much more oppressive. The roads … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuja, Nigeria, travel | 2 Comments

Nasir El Rufai: "Why they hate me"

Posted on November 28, 2006 by ajbrowe

It’s an old story, from September 5th 2006 but I have just read this post on saharareporters.com of an interview with Nasir El-Rufai, Minister for Abuja Federal Capital Territory or ‘Mr. Bulldozer’ It sort of backs up every good thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuja, Nigeria | 1 Comment

Tales from the survivors of Abuja ADC Plane Crash

Posted on November 2, 2006 by ajbrowe

I’ve just read a report from the BBC as captioned, about the survivors of Sunday’s plane crash. While it is still sad news for Nigerians everywhere, people everywhere are furious with Aviation Minister Babalola Borishade who, before any investigation or … Continue reading →

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Back in Lagos

Posted on October 29, 2006 by ajbrowe

I’m back in town after finalising my visa arrangements on Friday and navigating the British Railway Networks to the airport. I would have liked to have said the train journey was good, and that the poor reputation of the railways … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuja, Lagos, Nigeria, Plane Crash | 3 Comments