Picture of The Day
We at Connect Nigeria are all for serious matters but we are also for humour and laughter. Some of the benefits of laughing include boosting your immune system, relieving stress, protecting the heart, and decreasing pain. We hope this picture creates a lighter atmosphere during this election period and also kick-starts a weekend full of […]
Matthew Ashimolowo, Bill Winston, George Adegboye, Others to Speak at WAFBEC 2015
Start your year right and receive spiritual substance to make that quantum leap at WAFBEC 2015 which will be taking place January 23-30 at The Covenant Place, Iganmu, Lagos. Speakers for the event include Bishop Wale Oke, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, Pastor Bill Winston, Rev. George Adegboye, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, Rev. Scott Webb, Pastor Mark Hankins among […]
WIMBIZ to Hold February Roundtable Lunch ‘ Managing Your Finances 2015’
Are you looking to improve your network and meet business minded and career oriented women with big goals and even bigger dreams? If so, then you may want to attend the February Roundtable Lunch being held by WIMBIZ On February 5th, 2015 from 12:30pm. The theme of the lunch is ‘Managing Your Finances in 2015’ and […]
5 Things You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancers in women worldwide. It occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. Here are five facts you need to know about cervical cancer: 1. Most cervical cancer is caused by a virus called the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). You can contract HPV by […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1. It has been announced that fourteen more Nigerians have emerged millionaires in the ongoing Airtel Red Hot promo, a loyalty and reward promotions created by one of the leading telecommunications service providers, Airtel Nigeria, to appreciate its customers and empower them financially to fulfill their dreams and reach their goals. 2. The National Commission […]
Africa’s Biggest Business Fair to Hold Feb 21st, 2015
In less than one month, on February 21st 2015, Connect Nigeria is excited to announce that it’s second annual e-Business fair will be taking place at Eko hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. In 2013 over 2,000 people turned up on the day and learnt about e-Business as well as necessary skills they needed to develop to […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1. In line with its corporate social responsibility objectives, the MTN Foundation (MTNF), has spent N10.5 billion on various areas to assist humanity since its inception some years ago, the chairman of MTN, Dr. Paschal Dozie, has said. 2. To aid the one million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in different states in the North-east, the […]
How to Get a Personalised Coke
Are you a Coca-Cola lover? Are you also someone who likes customised goods? If so, you have most likely heard of the on-going ‘Share a Coke’ campaign that has been flooding the internet and stores. The ‘Share a Coke’ campaign was first introduced in Australia in 2011. Since then, the Company has launched the ‘Share a […]
Ibrahim Raji Gives Testimony on Impact of YouWin Initiative
As part of a plan to tackle unemployment and poverty in the country, particularly among young people, the government came up with an initiative to empower citizens under 45 and furthermore enable them to become part of the solution through a programme called YouWin. The Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (You WiN!) Programme is a collaboration […]
President Goodluck Stands for Strength, Focus and Discipline
With the 2015 presidential elections drawing nearer by the day, candidates are bringing out their best cards and the citizens of Nigeria also have a lot to say. The current President of Nigeria who is seeking re-election as a candidate in 2015 elections, Goodluck Jonathan, emphasizes the need for strength, focus, discipline, and being a team […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1. The federal government has approved a new funding mechanism that will ensure that cotton, textile and garment companies access long-term, low interest loans to finance their operations. This is part of the new National Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) policy aimed at revitalising and boosting the growth and development of the cotton, textile and […]
Meet The Boss: Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko, Camara Studios
Connect Nigeria interviews the astonishing photographer, Mrs. Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko, the CEO of CAMARA Studios, an established photography studio based in Ikeja, Lagos. The Enugu born, Germany raised photographer has been taking the photography industry by storm since 2004 and is still conquering much territory. CN: What does your business do and how does it solve people’s […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1. The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office on Monday said six foreign mining companies and Dangote Group of Companies would commence mining of gold, iron ore, coal, lead and zinc in 2015. 2. The rehabilitation of the 100 targeted roads in Ondo State as initiated by the Governor OlusegunMimiko-led administration started last Monday, simultaneously in the […]
Meet The Boss: Oyelaja Oyekan, Prayerbox
There are more people than ever currently using the internet and the more pervasive it has become, the more inventive and creative entrepreneurs are becoming. Connect Nigeria recently interviewed Oyelaja Oyekan, the founder of Prayerbox, an online community of believers where prayers and testimonies can be shared. We found out all about the motive behind this […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1. Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, has stated that the state government will work out some financial aids for traders who lost their shops and goods to the recent fire at the popular Balogun market on Lagos Island to enable them return to business. 2. Guarantee Trust Bank Plc has been awarded ‘Best Corporate Governance, Africa’, for the […]
Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1. Senate President, David Mark has assured that notwithstanding the anxieties and fears being expressed ahead of the 2015 general elections, Nigeria is adequately prepared for a peaceful, free, fair, transparent and credible exercise. 2. The Defense headquarters yesterday came hard on the Cable Network News, CNN, describing its recent report on the prosecution of […]