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Men You Should Know: Datti Baba Ahmed

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed is a Nigerian economist and politician. He was a Senator and founder of Baze University, Abuja and Baba-Ahmed University Kano (Awaiting License). He is also the Pro-chancellor of Baze University Abuja where the Baze University Hospital which

Do You Know? The First And Only Mayor Of Lagos State

Abubakar Ibiyinka Olorun-Nimbe is the name. He was a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who was the first and only Mayor of Lagos. He also represented Lagos in the Legislative Council. Read more about Do you know? Background Olorun-Nimbe was

Do You Know? The First Black Rhodes Professor At St Antony’s College, Oxford Is A Nigerian?

Wale Adebanwi was born in 1969. He is a Nigerian-born first Black Rhodes Professor at St Antony’s College, Oxford where he was, until June 2021, a Professor of Race Relations and a Governing Board Fellow. He is currently a Presidential

Do You Know? Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna Was The First Black African To Win A Gold Medal At An International Sports Event

  An Igbo from Onitsha, Anambra State, he was a science graduate of the University College of Ibadan and became involved in politics, later joining the military. Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna was a Nigerian army major and high jumper. He was

Did You Know? Ikponmwosa ‘IK’ Osakioduwa Was Formerly Also Known As ‘WildChild’?

  If you are a viewer of shows like Nigerian Idol or a lot of award shows in Nigeria, you probably have come across this guy. Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa, popularly referred to as ‘IK’. IK is a Nigerian radio and television

Men You Should Know: Ausbeth Ajagu

Ajagu was born in Asaba, Nigeria. Though he lives in Canada, he is a native of Nimo in Njikoka in Anambra State. He attended Oneh Primary School, Asaba, Delta State from 1971 to 1976 and later Osadedenis High School from

Men You Should Know: Ben Akabueze

Ben Akabueze is a Nigerian Chartered Accountant and the current Director-General of the Budget office for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He served as the CEO of NAL Bank Plc (now Sterling Bank Plc) and was two terms Commissioner for

Nigerians In History: Benjamin Oluwakayode Osuntokun

Benjamin Oluwakayode Osuntokun was born on the 6th of January 1935. He was a researcher and neurologist from Okemesi, Ekiti State, Nigeria. He is most popularly known for discovering the cause of ataxic tropical neuropathy. He was a founding member

Women You Should Know: Ngozi Olejeme

  Ngozi Juliet Olejeme is a Nigerian, entrepreneur, politician and administrator. She once served as the Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund from 2009 to 2015. Read more about Women Career Ngozi Olejeme was appointed chairman of the

The Nigerian Who Helped Build East Asia’s Economy: Kalu Idika Kalu

  In the face of Nigeria’s economic woes, history beckons us to look to the advanced nations whose economies are enviable and study how they did it. Over the years we have always admired the Asian Tigers of Hong Kong,

Woman You Should Know: Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire

  Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire was born on September 29th, 1959. Popularly known as a Nigerian politician. She was the former Deputy-Governor of Lagos State from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, she was the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty

Nigerians in History: Iyaloye Oyinkansola “Oyinkan” Abayomi,

Popularly known as a Nigerian nationalist and feminist, who was also the head of the Nigerian Girl Guides and founder of the Nigerian Women’s Party, Iyaloye Oyinkansola “Oyinkan” Abayomi, Lady Abayomi was born Oyinkansola Ajasa in Nigeria in 1897. Read

Women You Should Know: Abiodun Olujimi

Biodun Christine Olujimi was born on the 25th of December 1958. She was born in Omuo Ekiti, Ekiti state. Her education started in Our Lady of Apostles in Ibadan, Oyo State and then proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism

10 Must-see Wonders in Nigeria

Nigeria is one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world. It pains me to hear of Nigerians running to other countries to see what we have in Nigeria. Most of our natural resources are so underdeveloped you can

Somto Ifezue, Lead Product Engineer And Co-Founder Of Piggyvest

Somto Ifezue is the Lead Product Engineer and co-founder of PiggyVest. PiggyVest, formerly known as Piggy Bank, is an online platform where users can save money and achieve their financial goals. Also, people can invest their money in various businesses

Ezra Olubi, Activist And Technopreneur

Ezra Olubiis a Nigerian information technology expert, LGBT advocate, software engineer, mobile app developer, and entrepreneur born on 12 November 1986. He grew up in Ibadan, a prominent city in Oyo State, Nigeria. After completing his secondary school education he

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