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2019 Highlights – Top 10 National happenings

With few days left to bid farewell to 2019, Connect Nigeria presents some of the major highlights of 2019. 2019 General Election The fate of every democratic nation on earth is decided by the citizens’ choice of leadership. Nigeria on

The Law & You: Collective Bargaining In Nigeria (Part A)

Collective bargaining in Nigeria evolved through government intervention unlike other countries where the concept evolved from the private industrial sector. The term ‘collective bargaining’ is made up of two words; ‘collective’ which means a group action through representation and ‘bargaining’

The Law & You: Making Maritime Claims In Nigeria (Part B)

Limitation Periods For Making Maritime Claims Admiralty actions do not last forever; rather, they have prescribed limitation periods, which often vary depending on the type of claim. If a claim is not brought within the time prescribed by the relevant

The Law & You: Making Maritime Claims In Nigeria (Part A)

Commercial shipping is the business of transporting goods and persons by sea. This article talks about maritime claims arising from maritime disputes in the course of the business of transportation of goods and persons by sea in Nigeria. Maritime claims

The Law & You: A Brief On Maritime Law In Nigeria

Maritime Law is the body of legal principles, which govern in particular, marine, commerce and navigation, business transacted at sea or relating to navigation, ships and shipping, seamen, transportation of person and property at sea and to marine affairs generally.

Helpful Little Articles: How To Become A Nigerian Citizen

The constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria allows citizenship on four conditions: 1. Birth, 2. Descent (Parental Heritage), 3. Registration (Marriage), 4. Naturalization If you are a natural born Nigerian citizen or even born to a Nigerian parent(s) abroad,

Nigerians in History: Ishaya Shuaibu Audu

Ishaya Sha’aibu Audu was born on March 1, 1927, in Anchau, a village near Zaria, Kaduna State, to a father who had converted from Islam to Christianity. That categorized Audu in the group often referred to as ‘Hausa Christian’. The

Nigerians in History: Fatai ‘Rolling Dollar’ Olagunjo

Brief Sketch of a ‘Rolling Dollar’ The name, ‘Rolling Dollar’ is Epic; the Man, Fatai was a genius. Any list of Nigeria’s musical legends must have the name. Let us scratch that and put an emphasis on ‘must’ contain the

Nigerians in History – Nnamdi Azikiwe

Considered a driving force behind the nation’s independence, and a man who came to be known as one of the “fathers of Nigerian Nationalism”. Nnamdi Azikiwe, was born on the 16th of November 1904 to the Azikiwes. His first name

Ethnic Groups in Nigeria – The Kamwe People

In Nigeria about 80 percent of Kamwe are found in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State Nigeria, a substantial number of them are also found in the local government areas of Mubi North, Hong, Gombi, Song and Madagali in

Nigeria is 59! Happy Independence Day!

Today, October 1, 2019 is Nigeria’s Independence Day. It is a historic day for the most populous black nation on earth as October 1, 1960 officially marked Nigeria’s freedom from the British colonial masters who had hitherto dictated the socio-political

Nigerian Independence Day!

…And the song goes like this; “On the first October 1960, Nigeria got her Independence (pendence) 2x, Oh Freedom (freedom) 3x, Freedom everywhere.” Well, it’s possible you know the song and sang it as a child in school, at freedom square

Thinking About Nigeria – 59 Years On

  On October 1, 1960, the most populous black nation, Nigeria, became independent. This news was greeted with excitement, as the world romanticized the promises it held for her Nigerians, Africa and the rest of human civilization. Fifty-nine years on,

Nigeria In History: Nigeria At 59

  It was a bright Saturday morning, at least because of the excitements of Nigerians who, adorned in very colourful attire, throng to the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos and watched with every sense of pride as the Union Jack, the

Nigeria at 59: The Significance of Independence Day

Nigeria is a nation of approximately 190 million people, 774 local governments, more than 500 languages, 250 ethnic groups, and 36 states. The formation of Nigeria, as we know it today, started in the 1800s, became Nigeria in 1914, and

NIGERIA At 59: Top 10 Patriotic Songs Of All Time

From the beginning of the Nigerian union, citizens have expressed their emotions in a variety of ways. Some have taken to writing, others have decided to stage protests, some engaged in riots, wars, while others settled for music. Music is

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