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Do You Know The Meaning Of The Several Components Of The Nigerian Coat Of Arms

The Nigerian coat of arm was designed by an undocumented individual and officially adopted by law in 1975. But prior to that, each geopolitical constituents had its own unique coat of arm. Along with the national flag, currency, etc., the

Did You Know? The Kofar Mata Dye Pits, Africa’s Oldest Fabric Dyeing Centre

Kano holds numerous ancient treasures within its sprawling metropolis. Some of them, like its old markets, still serve the purposes for which they were created. Others, like the city’s old walls, have become tourist attractions, sights marveled at by adventure-seeking

Do You Know When The National Youth Service Corps Was Established?

In Nigeria, a graduate is almost ineligible for employment in governmental establishments (and most private establishments) until they have completed the mandatory one year service or obtained the relevant exemptions. Graduates who are exempted from the service include those above

Did You Know? Nigeria’s Market For Animal Feed Is Worth $12 Billion

It’s easy to see why the animal feed business should be lucrative. Livestock needs nutritious food to survive, just like humans. And because it’s essential to their thriving and the quality of the product that’s derived from them, there’s always

Did You Know? Lagos is One of the World’s Top 100 Startup Cities

Lagos is now one of the world’s top 100 startup cities. That’s according to a new report from StartupBlink, a body which maps the development of startups across the globe. The report, covering the year 2018, shows that Nigeria’s largest

Did You Know? 20 Richest Nigerian Women In Entertainment, Part 1

Researches have shown that despite the country’s economic downturn, Nigerians are still among some of the wealthiest people in the continent.  With all the social media glitz and glamour, if you have ever wondered about how much money your favorite

Did You Know? You Can Register Your Business Name with the CAC for ₦5000

The Corporate Affairs Commission recently extended the deadline for accessing its discounted business registration fees. The new deadline, set for August 13, will allow more micro, small, and medium enterprises to register their business names for ₦5000. The reduced fee

Did You Know That The Tech Ecosystem Comprises Of More Than Just Tech Companies?

There is a thin divide in the tech ecosystem as the definition of tech is beyond programming and coding, to the application of technology to create products and services. A tech company is basically a company which focuses on manufacturing

Did you Know? 5 Symbolic Uses of the Kola Nut in a Traditional Igbo Society

The good people of Igboland hold the kola nut in high esteem. This fruit of the kola tree is important in the socio-cultural and religious life of the Igbo. Like yam which is the king of crops, kola nut is

Did You Know? The CBN is Giving Up to ₦500 Million in Loans to Creative Businesses

The Central Bank of Nigeria says it’s now disbursing loans to businesses in the creative industry. It’s looking to provide funding worth up to ₦500 million to enterprises working in this space, as part of its Creative Industry Financing Initiative

Did you Know? When to Start your Baby on Finger Foods

Weaning is an important step in your baby’s development because it not only prepares him to eat what you eat, it also helps him/her develop fine motor skills and coordination. Weaning is a gradual process; it can be natural (baby-led

Did You Know? – Africa’s First Design Lab

A design lab is a creative space where technology is applied to solve a dynamic range of problems from any sector of the society; it could be education, governance, public health etc. It is a research and development lab innovating

Did You Know: Five Games That Won Barcelona The La Liga

On Saturday, 27th April, Barcelona won their fifth La Liga title in five years after defeating Levante 1-0, thanks to a brilliant goal from Lionel Messi. Barca clinched the title with three games to play, having pulled an amazing season

Did You Know? Nigeria’s Billion Dollar Companies

How much are Nigeria’s bigger corporations worth? The answer to this question depends on where you choose to draw the line. As you would expect, the number of companies on your rich list falls as the value-stakes are raised higher.

Did You Know? The World’s First Mobile Phone

Today, the world has become a global village simply because irrespective of the location, except in extreme regions where telecommunication facilities have not been erected, everyone, family, friends and business partners, can be connected through the mobile phone. The mobile

Did You Know? The Nigerian Army Got Its First Female Combatant Pilot in 2012

This could be welcomed with mixed feelings; on a negative side, it could be asked, ‘what took the army so long to produce one?’ on a positive note, it could be received with undertones of ‘Finally! We have a female

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