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20 Unforgettable Events in the History of Nigeria After Independence

Happy Independence Day Nigeria! While we celebrate and work together to make our nation better and carve a better way forward for Nigeria, let’s reminisce on some unforgettable events in our nation’s history after our independence on October 1st, 1960.

#NigeriaAt55: Read Buhari’s Independence Day Speech Here!

  President Muhammadu Buhari had this say to fellow countrymen to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence Day: “October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in because it is the day,

Golden Tulip Opens New 101-Room Hotel in Lagos

Golden Tulip Lagos Airport Hotel is set to open its doors and commence operation this month. The new hotel is said to contain 101 rooms. It comes with the best of hospitality facilities and is focused on offering international best

Igbo Kwenu! 2015 Ola Ndi Igbo Summit to Hold in October

The 2015 summit of Pan-Igbo organization, Ola Ndi Igbo is set to hold on Saturday, 17th October, 2015 in Enugu. The upcoming event promises to be a celebration of Igbo life, tradition and successful achievements in Nigeria and the diaspora.

Pat Utomi, Bolanle Austen-Peters and More to Speak at The Platform 2015

One platform. Six speakers. One nation. Pastor Poju Oyemade of The Covenant Christian Centre invites you to The Platform Nigeria 2015, an event set on driving public policy in Nigeria on Independence Day (October 1st). It will take place at

iPad Nigeria Mining Forum Set to Relaunch Nigeria as a Mining Destination

PwC Nigeria, one of the largest professional services firms in Nigeria will be partnering with Spintelligent and the African office of UK company, Clarion Events Ltd to relaunch Nigeria as a mining destination through the iPad Nigeria Mining Forum. The

#ThrowBackThursday: Things Fall Apart

Remember Things Fall Apart? Not the book by literary great, Chinua Achebe, but its TV adaptation in this case. Many Nigerian families in the 80s gathered around their TV screens to witness the bringing to life of one of our

CNTV: If Your House Was On Fire, What Would You Do First?

A total of 12 fire incidents in Lagos State have been recorded by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) between September 8th and 9th, Channels Television reports. This unfortunate occurrence raises the need for increased mass education on preventive measures

Today In History: Wahab Omorilewa Goodluck Died

Wahab Omorilewa Goodluck was the founding father of the Nigerian Labour Congress, which was founded in 1978 by a merger of the four central labour organisations in Nigeria. In 1974, Nigeria had four central labour organisations namely The Nigerian Trade

Today in History: The Nigerian Accounting Standards Board Was Established

Do you know that it was on this day in the history of Nigeria that the NASB – The Nigerian Accounting Standards Board now known as the Financial Reporting Council was established? The NASB was created in the year 1982

#ThrowBackThursday: Tales By Moonlight

I was one of those raised with Tales By Moonlight on NTA. It was the military era at the time; neighbours were quite distrusting of each other and the bustling city life was gradually coming alive so apart from the

4 Captivating Things About the Ijebus

Nigeria’s multi-ethnic status makes her a dynamic nation. Nigeria is country inhabited by people from various tribal lineages with certain peculiarities that make her an interesting place to seek economic prosperity and have a thrilling hiatus from work. From the

5 Cool Places to Live in Lagos

Lagos is undoubtedly the heartbeat and commercial nerve centre of the country. Therefore it is not surprising that everyone wants to be in this metropolis because the economic opportunities are better compared with other cities. The strategic role it plays

#ThrowBackThursday: Checkmate

Looking back in time, you would realize Nollywood really has evolved. With this evolution comes the good, the bad and unfortunately the ugly. Starting from today we are throwing way back to those days when we looked forward to going home

Nigerian Animated Cartoon Series: Adventures of Turtle Taido Teaches Children About Culture

A new animated cartoon series, Adventures of Turtle Taido will soon debut on television screens. The cartoon series is the story of a turtle travelling to all the cities across Nigeria in search of knowledge and adventure and in this

Al Jazeera Launches New Documentary, “My Nigeria”

Premiering on Al Jazeera English on 24 August 2015, “My Nigeria” is a series of six half-hour documentaries telling the human story and pulsing with the energy of Africa’s leading economy. From stand-up comedian, Basketmouth to Nollywood star turned politician,

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