News in “Nigeria”
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November 1, 2010 - From the field
ECOWAS Court Says Education is a Basic Human Right in Nigeria
In a landmark judgment, the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria, declared that Nigerians have an enforceable right to basic education. Read More
October 28, 2010 - From the field
New State Law in Nigeria Improves Legal Rights for Suspects
A new law adopted last month by the Anambra State government in Nigeria includes reforms of the criminal justice system recommended by MacArthur grantee the Legal Defense and Assistance Project. Read More
September 9, 2010 - Publication
Accomplishments of the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa
The Partnership has strengthened 65 institutions of higher education in nine countries, including Nigeria, so they can better contribute to poverty reduction, economic growth and social development on the continent. Read More
August 30, 2010 - From the field
Conference Shapes Collective Efforts on Maternal Health
With MacArthur support, organizations from India, Mexico, and Nigeria joined academics and government officials at the first global technical meeting focused solely on maternal health. Read More
May 1, 2010 - Info sheet
Reducing Maternal Mortality
MacArthur’s grantmaking to reduce maternal mortality focuses on developing innovative models that can eventually be scaled up, enhancing the skills of health professionals, promoting informed advocacy on issues related to maternal mortality, and research. Read More
February 25, 2010 - From the field
Nigerian Government Supports Upgrade of Scientific Equipment at Universities
A MacArthur-supported initiative to help secure and maintain much-needed science equipment at universities in Nigeria is expanding with support from the Nigerian government. Read More
December 25, 2009 - From the field
Resolutions Advance Discussion of Women’s Rights under Sharia’h Law in Nigeria
Based on a study by the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), a MacArthur grantee, several government and Muslim leaders in northwestern Nigeria have agreed to principles that could advance discussions about women’s ... Read More
November 18, 2009 - In the Media
Degree Mills Proliferate as Nigeria Struggles to Fix a Tattered University System
October 1, 2009 - Press release
International Connections Fund Past Grants
List of grantees from the MacArthur Foundation's Chicago International Connections Fund. Read More
