Update: The Missing Children Have Been Found
We are super excited to announce that the three kids; 11-month-old Aderomola, four-year-old Adedamola, and six-year-old Demola Orekoya that were kidnapped by their house help (Mary Akinloye) over a week ago have been rescued – thanks to the efforts of the Nigerian Police and many kind Nigerians who remembered the family in their daily prayers. The […]
UBN Deploys Oracle FLEXCUBE to Enhance Customer Experience
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. has deployed the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking Solution 12.0; a new core banking application to modernize its infrastructure, improve operating efficiency and customer service delivery. As one of Nigeria’s top tier lenders with an extensive network of over 320 branches across Nigeria, the bank seeks to better its operations with […]
Chimamanda Adichie’s Americanah Shortlisted for IMPAC Dublin Literary Award
Ten novels have been shortlisted for the 20th International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, managed by Dublin City Libraries. The shortlisted novels are: 1. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Nigerian) Published by Fourth Estate and by Alfred A. Knopf. 2. Horses of God by Mahi Binebine (Moroccan) Translated from French by Lulu Norman. Published by Tin House Books. […]
120 Nigerians Benefit From Sir Emeka Offor Scholarship Scheme
120 Nigerians have benefited from the Sir Emeka Offor Scholarship Scheme. A statement signed by C.N Ofondu, Education Secretary, Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, listed 10 postgraduate students, 40 undergraduates, 40 secondary school students and 30 primary school pupils as beneficiaries. The successful candidates are from various schools across the country. The Sir. Emeka Offor Foundation […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1. Etisalat has strengthened its commitment to empower women by supporting another edition of Today’s Woman Brunch Series. 2. Fidson Healthcare Plc. has recorded a turnover of N9.2 billion and profit after tax of N155 million for the 2013 financial year. 3. Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. (UBN) has deployed the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking […]
How to Make Homemade Suya
We all love Suya (most Nigerians, anyway). This peppery, meaty delicacy is traditionally prepared by the Hausa people of northern Cameroon, Nigeria, Niger, and some parts of Sudan (where it is called agashe). However, it has become a popular dish enjoyed by millions of Nigerians – irrespective of tribe – because of its availability and […]
Join the Young Entrepreneur’s Network
If you are a young entrepreneur, or one in the making, here’s a great network to be a part of. The Young Entrepreneur’s Network (YEN) was launched in 2009 and has since grown into a coalition of 100 young Nigerian entrepreneurs – who excel in their areas of business. Membership benefits available include free business […]
Apple Releases iOS 8.4 Beta with Revamped Music Player
Are you a die hard fan of Apple products? Are you tired of the current iOS music player? There is good news for you! According to media reports, Apple’s Music app has released the first iOS 8.4 beta, which gives a major facelift to the music app, making it easier to use. Apple has significantly reworked the Music […]
World Bank Approves $200 Million Loan to Help Fight Polio in Nigeria
According to the recent press release by World Bank, the World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a loan of $200 million to help in the fight to eradicate polio and sustain routine immunization of children under five years and women of reproductive age in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the […]
Laugh and Learn the Right Way with Smooth Cartoons Nigeria
Smooth Cartoons Nigeria is an innovative digital entertainment company with a repertoire of 2D/3D animations, cartoons and comic books for sale. What’s special about this enterprise? 1. They tell original Nigerian stories and address the common issues Nigerians face including: HIV/AIDS, greed, prostitution and corruption. 2. The creators believe in the power of the media […]
Mama Taraba Still in the Race
The Taraba governorship election is probably one of the most watched by Nigerians because one of the leading candidates is Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan, fondly known as Mama Taraba. Many Nigerians had expected that the election would yield the first female governor in Nigeria’s history. As results of the election from the Local Government areas trickled into […]
An Overview: The Role of Social Media and Technology in #NigeriaDecides2015
As another election year in Nigeria winds down, we have witnessed the rise of a new political party to prominence, founded on the support of a people hell-bent on change. And this they got, courtesy of a groundbreaking victory at both state and federal levels. What cannot be overlooked in retrospect is the influence of […]
Fadama Development Project 3 Receives $200 Million From World Bank
The Fadama Development Project has been supporting Nigeria’s farmers by helping to empower communities and strengthen agriculture development in states throughout the country. With the additional funding of $200 million approved by the World Bank for the National Fadama Development Project 3, Nigeria’s farmers will be empowered to turn their agriculture skills into income-generating businesses. […]
Lumia 640 XL Now Available in Nigeria
Microsoft Corporation has announced the availability of the Lumia 640 XL in Nigeria. Apart from affordability and the ability to upgrade to Windows 10, Lumia 640 XL offers more personal computing and increased productivity through seamlessly integrated Microsoft Office experiences, OneDrive storage and fast 4G connectivity. The new Lumia also offers smooth and quick access to your […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1. The Director of Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Joseph Odumodu has said that Nigeria’s standards regulator will work with the Cassava Weed Management Project to tackle weeds ravaging cassava fields in Africa. 2. Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) annual report has advocated the use of industrialization through trade to develop resources in the continent. […]
Enterprise Creative’s Freelance Friday to Hold This April
Are you a creative entrepreneur? Would you like to improve your business knowledge and enlarge your network? The Freelance Friday is an opportunity worth considering. Enterprise Creative is set to launch the April edition of its Freelance Friday clinic on 24th April, 2015. It will take place at the company’s headquarters, the HotHouse in Ikeja, Lagos. […]