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Niger Delta Philanthropist Seeks Better Deal for Oil Communities

October 11th, 2008

By Gilbert da Costa
Nigerian rebels who have waged an increasingly bold campaign in the oil-rich Niger Delta say they feel cheated out of the oil wealth being pumped out of their land. Residents are equally disappointed by the near-absence of schools in the Delta. A philanthropist in the region says education holds the key [...]