Benin City


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Benin City

a city in S Nigeria, capital of Edo state: former capital of the kingdom of Benin. Pop.: 1 022 000 (2005 est.)
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This study was carried out in the Central Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria, among out-patients with signs and symptoms of malaria infection.
The effect of anti-sulphonamide antibodies on blood cell counts of patients with malaria in Benin City, Nigeria
A study of depression in Benin City, Nigeria [MD Thesis].
Depressed patients seen at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH): a six-year review
Commenting on the signing in Nigeria, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East president Michael Wale said: "Four Points by Sheraton Benin City will further consolidate our strong Nigeria portfolio, opening up yet another emerging destination for international travel.
Starwood boosts African portfolio with new signing
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2014 and October 2015 among antenatal clients accessing government owned secondary health facilities in Benin City, Nigeria, using multistage sampling technique.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ORAL HYGIENE PRACTICES OF PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING PUBLIC SECONDARY HEALTH FACILITIES IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
Phillips tried to reach Benin City in today's Nigeria.
Restitution of antiquities to Sub-Saharan Africa: the booty and captivity: a study of some of the unsuccessful efforts to retrieve cultural objects purloined in the age of imperialism in Africa
That is what they all say; until they start earning Euros and Pounds and you hear them talking to Prince as if Prince is a small boy in this Benin City.
Benin City
The GHF is located in Oredo field approximately 35 km south of Benin City in Edo State.
Nigeria - NPDC Operations
Earlier, Mr Burke read his May 2010 letter of resignation as Archbishop of Benin city in which he apologised for the hurt he had caused Ms Atwood and her family.
Priest 'kissed me and felt my breast as girl' Court hears teen abuse allegation
Abstract: Survey of dumpsite plant composition assessment of rhizosphere microorganisms and growth performance of Sphenostylis stenocarpa grown on two dumpsite (CAPITOL and NITEL ROAD) soils in Benin City was investigated.
Assessment of Floristic Microbial Composition and Growth of Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst Ex A. Rich) in Soil from Two Dumpsites in Benin City Nigeria
He visited Benin City (now part of modern Nigeria) and compared the city's sophistication to the best of Amsterdam.
The Libyan disaster: Femi Akomolafe writes on the disaster that is Libya today, three years after NATO's leaders and their planes brought "democracy" and "freedom" to the North African country
Osa Omorogbe, one of Tyneside's most colourful characters, was born in Benin City, Nigeria, but lived in Newcastle for more than 45 years.
A proud African - and a proud Geordie as well
Osa Omorogbe was born in Benin City, Nigeria, but lived in Newcastle for more than 45 years.
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