Friday, October 23, 2009

Quilt for my daughter


She wanted me to make her a New York Yankees blanket with this fleece fabric. It is small.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

T-Shirt Quilt


I worked on this Tshirt quilt. I gathered Tshirt from different States or Countries I have visited and put them together in this quilt. I still need to do an outside boarder.

Food Questions

I have been getting lots of questions about the food in Nigeria here is the best web site i have found with food info on it. http://www.motherlandnigeria.com/food.html This site has tons of information about Nigeria on it. Suya is one of my favorite things to eat there.

A Photo of Abuja


Abuja is the capital of Nigeria and where I will most likely be living. I wanted to share this photo with you all.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Got a picture of Dickson Today



Dickson sent this picture today. I was so happy. He is wearing traditional clothes. Also the other pictures is him in the middle with Ralph and Mark, guys he has been staying with.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

The Basic Info!!

The Basics


Time: Local time is GMT +1.

Electricity: Electrical current is 240 volts, 50Hz. Round and square three-pin plugs are used.


Language: English is the official language and widely used, though many other languages are also spoken.

Travel Health: When travelling to Nigeria, an international vaccination certificate against yellow fever is required. A Cholera vaccination certificate is also required if coming from an infected area. As a precaution against cholera, visitors should drink or use only boiled or bottled water and avoid ice in drinks. Anti-malaria prophylaxis and TB inoculation are recommended. At present there is a high risk of polio infection in northern Nigeria and inoculations are advised. Visitors should seek the latest medical advice on inoculations at least three weeks prior to departure. Private clinics are found even in the smallest towns. In major cities, private hospitals offer good facilities. As in many countries, costs for medical services or hospital care must be shouldered by the traveller. There are government hospitals throughout the country, but apart from emergencies, the hospitals are more geared to serving the local population. Individuals needing specialised treatment for acute illness or severe injury are usually evacuated to Europe or South Africa. Good, comprehensive insurance is strongly advised, and should include evacuation. Pharmacies abound in Nigeria, even in supermarkets and are open during normal trading hours. Some open even on Sundays in supermarkets.

Tipping: In restaurants a 10% tip is adequate if a service charge hasn't already been added. Negotiate taxi fares before embarking on a journey; remember that fares are usually increased for tourists so tipping isn't necessary. Porters should be tipped accordingly.

Nigeria Climate

The climate of Nigeria is tropical, so it is hot all year round with two seasons: wet and dry. The wet season extends from April to October, the wettest month being June and the wettest area being the east coast. Between November and March the weather is dry and very hot. The hot Harmattan wind from the Sahara sweeps across the northeastern areas.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Fun Facts about Nigeria

Interesting & Fun Facts About Nigeria
Nigeria is officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The country was named "Nigeria" after the River Niger.
Niger River is Africa's third largest river.
English is the main language of Nigeria. Apart from that, over three hundred languages are spoken in the country.
Nigerian Naira is the official currency of Nigeria.
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a member of the Commonwealth.
The highest point in the Federal Republic of Niger is Chappal Waddi (2,419 m).
The main religions in Nigeria are Islam, Christianity, Yoruba Orisha or Orisa veneration and Ifá.
Apart from being a regional power, Nigeria is also listed amongst the "Next Eleven" economies.
Nigeria has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with the International Monetary Fund projecting a growth of 9% in 2008 and 8.3% in 2009.
Archaeological evidence shows that human existence in Nigeria has a history which starts from 9000 BC. The Nok civilization (around 500 BC-200 AD) is the earliest known civilization here.
Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach Nigeria (1472).
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the eighth most populous country in the world.
Oil was discovered in Nigeria in 1956, at Oloibiri (Bayelsa State).
Port Harcourt, on the Niger Delta, is the center of Nigeria's oil industry.
Nigeria is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), with petroleum accounting for 95 percent of its export income.
Nigeria is the 12th largest producer of petroleum in the world and the 8th largest petroleum exporter.
Nigeria has the 10th largest proven reserves of petroleum, in the world.
Nigeria has been ruled by military for most of the 47 years of its independence from Britain.
The main rivers of Nigeria are the Niger and the Benue, which meet and empty into the Niger Delta, one of the largest river deltas in the world.
Football is Nigeria's national sport.
Nigeria is an important centre for biodiversity.
It is widely believed that the areas surrounding Calabar, Cross River State, contain the world's largest diversity of butterflies.
The drill monkey is only found in the wild in Southeast Nigeria and neighboring Cameroon.
Nigeria has the second largest newspaper market in Africa (after Egypt), with an estimated circulation of several million copies daily (2003).
Nigeria has the highest rate of twin births in the world, compared to any other country.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Africa

I have been getting a lot of questions about Nigeria and where I will be living so I put this map on my blog. Most likely if we live in Nigeria I will live in Abuja (Nigeria Capital), look toward the center of the country. I have been to like 10 states on my last visit. Most of Dickson family live near Enugu. I flew into Lagos last time. Hope this helps. I will continue to put fun information on my blog about Nigeria and Ghana in the near future.