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Do You Know Chinyere Kalu? The First Nigerian Female Commercial Pilot

Chinyere Kalu, MFR (née Onyenucheya) is the first Nigerian female commercial pilot and the first woman to fly an aircraft in Nigeria. She served as the rector and chief instructor of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology between October 2011

Did You Know? How the Lagos Business District Was Created

Lagos’s Central Business District still maintains a lot of the allure that drew migrants from across the country into the city several decades ago. Its high rise buildings are still the representative images of the metropolis in the imaginations of

Helpful Little Articles: How To Become A Nigerian Citizen

The constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria allows citizenship on four conditions: 1. Birth, 2. Descent (Parental Heritage), 3. Registration (Marriage), 4. Naturalization If you are a natural born Nigerian citizen or even born to a Nigerian parent(s) abroad,

Did You Know that Adekunle ‘Nodash’ Adejuyigbe’s ‘The Delivery Boy’ Got the Highest Nominations At The 2019 AMAA Awards?

‘The Delivery Boy’ in summary, is a movie that tells the story of a teenage orphan boy, Amir, who runs into a young prostitute girl while trying to escape a mob. With a bomb strapped to him and with a

South Eastern Delicacies: Did you Know? Donkey Meat is a Delicacy in Ebonyi State

Donkeys were introduced in Nigeria during the Trans-Saharan trade. As pack animals, they provided a cheap, reliable alternative for short and long distance journeys. Donkeys have a great reputation for patience and endurance. The use of this animal in the

Did You Know The First Full-Fledged Indigenous And Autonomous University In Nigeria?

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka commonly referred to as UNN, is a federal university located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria and it was founded by Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1955 and formally opened on 7 October 1960. The University of Nigeria

Why Some in Southern Nigeria Consider Dog Meat a Delicacy

Dogs are affectionate, brave, and loyal. In most developed countries, their services are utilized at home and at work. However, the dog has another purpose for some people in Nigeria. That purpose is for consumption. Specifically known for dog meat

Did You Know? Nigeria is Africa’s Biggest Producer of Pineapples

Pineapples are prized for their succulent interiors and the sweet juice they contain. They are among the more widely consumed fruits in Nigeria, a country that’s still short of its optimal supply of vitamin-rich foods. In fact, Nigeria leads Africa

Did You Know? 5 Correct Delicacies of The Ijaw Ethnic Group

The Ijaw are the largest ethnic group in the Niger Delta region. They are also the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria. While Ijaw clusters are found in 6 out of the 36 states of the Federation, the largest Ijaw

Universities That Accept And Offer Provisional Admissions To Second Choice Candidates From JAMB

Over the past few years, it has been a norm for most Universities, not to accept second choice candidates even if they scored the highest score in the UTME and post UTME. Some of the possible reasons postulated have usually

The addresses Of The Various Federal Ministries Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria

The Federal Ministries of Nigeria are civil service departments that are responsible for delivering various types of government service. Each ministry is headed by a Permanent Secretary who reports to a Minister in the Federal Cabinet. Some government functions are

Did You Know? Nollywood Movies are Eligible for Consideration in the Oscars

Nigeria became eligible to submit one film for consideration under the Foreign Language Film Oscar Award in 2015. In that year, a Nigerian Oscars selection Committee was approved by the Academy. This award is also called the Oscar Award for

Do You Know the Statutory Functions and Responsibilities of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)?

It is almost too certain that no Nigerian motorist or possessor of a vehicle is void of the knowledge of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) or ‘Road Safety’- as the officials are popularly referred to. The Federal Road Safety

Did You Know? Lagbaja is not the First Nigerian Musician to Cover his Face

Lagbaja was born in 1960 and he began his music career in the 90’s. He is now known as ‘the masked one’ because of the unsettling masks made of traditional African cloth that he wears over his face when performing.

Do You Know the Oldest International Airport in Nigeria?

Aeroplanes! Flights! Airports! Fascinations of so many children. Nigeria has quite a few very popular international airports, most prominently; the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport. But before these two ever boarded an international flight

Did You Know? Bolanle Austen Peters Didn’t Plan to be a Movie Director

Bolanle Austen Peters, founder of Terrakulture and director of the recently released film Bling Lagosians, didn’t plan to be in the Nigerian film industry. In fact, she wanted to be a dancer. In an interview with Okay Africa, Austen Peters

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