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Do You Know Nigeria’s First Senior Advocate, Chief F.R.A Williams?

In the field of law, being conferred the title, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) is as best as it can get. The title Senior Advocate of Nigeria is a title that may be conferred on legal practitioners in Nigeria of

Did You Know? In 2002, Nollywood went on a Strike

In May 2002, the Video Marketers Association of Nollywood shut down the distribution of Nigerian films so that they could try to control production. The market was saturated with poorly produced home videos and marketers were not making profit. According

Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Esan People

A people whose language ‘Esan’ is also recognized in the Census of the United Kingdom. The Esan people (Esan: Ẹ̀bhò Ẹ̀sán) is one of the ethnic group in the south-south region of Nigeria; and they speak the Esan language-an Edoid

Chief Louis Orok Edet, The First Indigenous Inspector General Of Police

The Nigeria Police Force is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria. Though there is an argument for its staff strength being grossly inadequate, the Nigerian Police Force is however a very large organization consisting of 36 State commands grouped

Did You Know? Nigerian Cities That Were Established for Commercial Reasons

This writer finds the history of Nigeria fascinating. Why shouldn’t you be thrilled by the stories of the once great kingdoms of the Atlantic coast and the glittering riches of the northern emirates? What isn’t there to be marveled by

Did You Know? You Can Verify Your Vehicle Insurance Policy Online and via SMS

If you own a car or truck in Nigeria, the law demands that you have them insured. If you haven’t done this and you’re not sure how to go about it, you may ask someone at an insurance firm closest

Did You Know That The Drill Monkey Is Native To Nigeria

Endangered species are always in the news, especially if you are a fan of National Geographic or Discovery channels. One of such animals or specifically, mammals are the Drill Monkey; a unique, semi-terrestrial, seasonally semi-nomadic monkey, that exhibits extreme sexual

Did You Know? Okwei of Osomari, the Merchant Queen of Pre-Independence Nigeria

How do you picture the role of women in early colonial Nigeria?   The easy answer would be to regurgitate the well-worn lines about patriarchal societies, in which prideful men sprawled out in comfy sofas shouted controlling orders to the other

Did You Know: There Are About 1,828 Butterfly Species Identified In Nigeria

Yes, as much as 1,828 butterfly species have been identified in Nigeria alone. The world as a whole has about 17,657 listed butterfly species, as given in the 2007 World Butterfly Census. What that implies is that Nigeria alone has

Did You Know? One out of Every Four Telecoms Mast in Sub-Saharan Africa is Located in Nigeria

Telecoms masts- the large towering structures which facilitate mobile network communication –have become a part of our landscape. They creep up into the sky from obscure enclaves and impose themselves upon our vision from afar. They remind us of the

Did You Know? 7 Safety Tips for Your Baby’s Finger Foods

Introducing finger foods to your baby can be both exciting and stressful. The mess, possible allergies and potential choking hazards are enough to discourage the lily livered. But mothers are made of stern stuff. They understand that baby led weaning

Did You Know? Top Destination Countries for Nigerian Exports

Let’s say you would like to start up a business in exports. Do you know what countries you should be selling your products to? Where are your wares in greatest demand? If these questions bug you at the moment, you

Did You Know? Six Health Benefits of African Locust Beans

African locust beans is a local seasoning used in making soups and stews. It gives a unique aroma to local delicacies. The botanical name for the African locust beans is Parkia biglobosa. This condiment is widely used in Nigeria; indeed,

Do You Know The Tallest Building In Nigeria?

With the ever-increasing population in Nigeria, there is also a consequent need for an increase in infrastructure; residential, commercial, just name it. Nigeria is regarded as not only the most populous African Nation but also one of the most buoyant

Did You Know That Raypower 100.5 FM Is Nigeria’s First Private Radio Station

Nigeria can boast a big number of radio stations; some of them are government owned while a good number of them are privately owned. While most of the radio stations predominantly air programmes in the English language, a few others

2019 Mid-Year Highlights

With few days left to close in on the second half of the year, Connect Nigeria does a recap of remarkable things that have happened in Nigeria in 2019 so far.

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