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  • How Chinese-built railway projects are easing mobility, saving lives in Nigeria

    Niyi Oyedeji

    March 22, 2022 |

    International Centre for Investigative Reporting |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    The Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge railway has helped increase travel safety across Nigeria. Many commuters have had to deal with kidnapping and violence while traveling but trains provide secure modes of transportation. They are also a more affordable alternative to air travel. The Abuja-Kaduna railway was mainly funded by project-tied loans from China. Because of the increased comfort, reliability, and safety, train lines are expanding throughout the country.

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  • In Borno, fuel-efficient stoves keep women out of danger

    Niyi Oyedeji

    July 02, 2021 |

    International Centre for Investigative Reporting |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Borno State

    Borno State, a state in north-eastern Nigeria, is one of the most terrorized states in north-eastern Nigeria. When women go out to fetch firewood to burn their stoves they risk their livelihood. They can be abducted or raped. To help, the Food and Agriculture Organization launched the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy Project, 50,000 women have received fuel-efficient stoves. The stoves are produced in three regional centers by locals and with locally sourced raw materials like mud and clay.

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