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Why Are Yawns So Contagious?

You are seated in a bus with a nursing mother next to you. Suddenly, her baby yawns and quite uncontrollably, you yawn even before the baby has finished. There’s a possibility you yawned as you read the previous paragraph. Perhaps,

Intercontinental Hotel unveiled in Lagos

Intercontinental Hotel was unveiled in Lagos, at the weekend by Governor Fashola. The N30 billion hotel, is a 23-storey building containing 358 rooms and 37 suites and a Presidential suite. It is the tallest hotel in West Africa, and is

Nigerians Share: What We Love About Nigeria

Fifty-three years ago, on October 1, Nigeria became an independent nation. Many Nigerians are outspoken about the fact that the country’s growth has been stunted by various problems, and the journey to nationhood fraught with myriad setbacks. Even so, in

Nigerians Share: Top Ten Body Lotions for African Skin

African skin is physiologically different from that of other races. For this reason, many Nigerians have found that using just any lotion, or lotions created with Caucasians in mind, often leaves much to be desired. With more and more Nigerians

Vivo Vibrante Sano Holds Wellness Weekend Retreat

Vivo Vibrante Sano (VVS) is a holistic wellness weekend retreat, one of the first in Nigeria. It is taking place at the Clear Essence California Spa and Wellness Resort in Ikoyi, Lagos from the 4th to 6th October 2013. The

Juwah, Aregbesola, Implore Govt to Use ICT for Public Service Delivery

Dr. Eugene Juwah, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called on all governments within the federation to adopt Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in carrying out public service. The NCC boss, who was speaking at

Invitation to Medic West Africa Exhibition & Conference 2013

Medic West Africa Exhibition & Conference 2013, a healthcare event, will run for the second time this year, in Lagos, from the 16th to 18th, October 2013. Dubbed the largest healthcare event in West Africa, Medic West Africa provides

Dangote Group to Invest $36 million in Food Processing Plant

Dangote Group, through its subsidiary, Dansa Foods, has said it will invest $36 million in the construction of the continent’s largest high-energy food processing plant in Nigeria. The announcement, made on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, in

Reduction in New HIV Cases – UNAIDS

A new report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) shows dramatic reduction in new HIV infections among adults and children – estimated at 2.3 million in 2012, a 33 percent reduction since 2001. New HIV infections among

Nigerian Climate Change Activists Plan ‘Walk to Mali’ Trek

Climate change activists in Nigeria are planning a 12-man walk from Abuja through Niger, Mali, the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo and Benin to Lagos. Organisers say they intend to use the walk to raise awareness, on climate change effects involving

Indian Chamber of Commerce Organizes Healthcare Event in Nigeria

In a move to strengthen the partnership between India and Nigeria in the healthcare sector, the Indian High commission to Nigeria, in association with the Ministry of Tourism and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is organising

DRIBBLE: Kicking Breast Cancer Out of Nigeria

The fight against cancer has just received a boost as five women, determined and passionate, have teamed up to kick against the deadly disease. Rising to tackle this problem in an innovative way, they started up the G.O.A.L initiative. G.O.A.L,

Nigerians are Still Eligible for US Immigrant Visa – Consul-General

Consul-General, United States Consulate in Lagos, Jeffrey Hawkins has said that Nigerians are still eligible for Immigrant Visa to the United States, but have no longer qualify for the Diversity Visa program – known as Visa Lottery – after more

Transcorp Hilton Hotel Comes To Lagos

Transcorp Hilton Hotel, popular in Abuja and managed by Hilton Group and Transcorp Plc. has announced it will open an hotel, in Lagos. At a management contract between Transcorp Plc and Hilton Group in Lagos, the organizations, it was disclosed

Google Introduces Calico, a New Health Research Company

Google today announced Calico, a new company that will focus on health and well-being, in particular the challenge of aging and associated diseases. Arthur D. Levinson, Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer of Genentech and Chairman of Apple, will be

Famous Brands South Africa Acquires 49 percent Stake in Mr. Bigg’s

Famous Brands, South Africa, has acquired a 49 percent stake in UAC Restaurants Limited (UACR), a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria PLC (UAC), the company has announced. The deal, which is effective from 1st October 2013, will give Famous Brands

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