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New BBG Gallup Data Shows Dramatic Rise in Mobile Use in Nigeria (Video)

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Washington, D.C. — Mobile phone use across Nigeria has increased dramatically, and the media gap between Hausa speakers and others has narrowed, according to new data issued by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) and Gallup. “The big takeaways today are the rise of mobile web Read more »

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New BBG/Gallup Research: Nigeria Media Use 2012, August 16

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BBG Research Series: Nigeria Media Use 2012 Digital Media Gap Shrinking, Popularity of Radio Undiminished On Thursday, August 16, the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) and Gallup will host the next Research Series briefing on Nigeria Media Use 2012. The BBG and Gallup will unveil Read more »

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New VOA Hausa Show Focuses on Northern Nigeria

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Washington, D.C. — A new Voice of America Hausa Service radio show hits the airwaves in Nigeria Saturday. “Dialogue,” a half-hour program, will include the latest breaking news from reporters around the region, analysis and round-table discussions of issues behind the headlines, commentaries from civic, religious, Read more »

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Photo Gallery: Nigerian VP Namadi Sambo Visits VOA

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Nigerian Vice President Namadi Sambo makes a courtesy call at VOA headquarters in Washington on April 16, 2012.  Mr. Sambo, Nigeria’s US Ambassador Ade Adefuye and other officials, held private talks with VOA Director David Ensor and the BBG Director of Strategy and Development, Bruce Read more »

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