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The International Space Apps Challenge, Coming to Lagos & Calabar This April
April 19, 2022
This year and for the first time, Nigeria (Lagos and Calabar) will be among the participating cities for the International Space Apps Challenge. This challenge is an annual 2-day hackathon which focuses on utilizing publicly available data-sourced from NASA’s Open Data Initiative towards providing locally and globally relevant solutions to problems pertaining to life on … Continue reading The International Space Apps Challenge, Coming to Lagos & Calabar This April
By mary-odunuga
Kwara State Goes Cashless in July
April 19, 2022
Kwara State will commence its cashless financial services on July 1st, 2014, the Central Bank of Nigeria has announced. This was made known by the acting governor of the CBN, Dr. Sarah Alade on Tuesday in Ilorin, the state capital, during the bank’s sensitization exercise on cashless policy. In a key note address, Dr. Alade … Continue reading Kwara State Goes Cashless in July
By mary-odunuga
Nigeria Will Be 15th Largest Economy in the World by 2050 – Jim O’Neill
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is on track to becoming the 15th largest economy in the world by 2050, said Mr Jim O’Neill, a former Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. O’Neill said Nigeria could achieve this feat if its large population actively participates in economic development. O’Neill made the prediction at the ongoing 20th Nigerian Economic Summit in … Continue reading Nigeria Will Be 15th Largest Economy in the World by 2050 – Jim O’Neill
Agriculture BUSINESS Entertainment News
D’banj Launches Koko Gaari at ONE Campaign Opening
April 19, 2022
Nigerian pop singer and international icon, D’banj, has unveiled the first product of his Koko Farm, Koko Gaari, yesterday in Abuja. The singer presented the packaged cassava flakes popularly called gaari while speaking at the ONE Do Agric Campaign launch held yesterday, March 20, 2014 at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Koko Gaari, which comes … Continue reading D’banj Launches Koko Gaari at ONE Campaign Opening
Events this Weekend; March 14th – 15th
April 19, 2022
Lekki Wives – The Movie London Premiere Lekki Wives premieres in the UK this weekend on Friday and Saturday. The full cast of the show is scheduled to attend. Date: Friday 14th March 2014 Time: 6:30 PM Venue: Hilton Deansgate, Manchester, UK Date: Saturday 15th March 2014 Time: 6:30 PM Venue: Lighthouse Camberwell, London, UK Ase Movie Auditions Ase, a short movie production … Continue reading Events this Weekend; March 14th – 15th
Agriculture Entertainment News
Agriculture Minister Appoints D’banj Ambassador for Nagroprenuers
April 19, 2022
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwunmi Adesina, announced one of Nigeria’s music icons, Dapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo, as the Ambassador for the Nagroprenuers Initiative in Abuja, yesterday. The minister said, “I will want D’banj to be the Ambassador for Nagroprenuers and to help communicate this initiative to youths. “We want to change the labour … Continue reading Agriculture Minister Appoints D’banj Ambassador for Nagroprenuers
Nigerians to Own Houses with N1.5m – FHA
April 19, 2022
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has announced that interested Nigerians can now have their own homes based on their financial capabilities. Low and middle income earners who are interested in owning their homes can now do so with N1.5 million. The Managing Director/CEO, FHA , Mr. Terver Gemade explained that this development was targeted at … Continue reading Nigerians to Own Houses with N1.5m – FHA
By mary-odunuga
New Act, Tope Tedela Emerges Best Actor at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
April 19, 2022
Surprise winner of the night at the second edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites was newcomer, Tope Tedela, who won the Best Actor Award for his role in low-budget drama, ‘A Mile from Home’. According to tweets of … Continue reading New Act, Tope Tedela Emerges Best Actor at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
Arts Entertainment News Religion
VC Perez, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Search for ‘Next Gospel Voice’
April 19, 2022
Ace music producer, VC Perez in collaboration with Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and Spirit and Life Bible Church are in search for the ‘Next Gospel Voice’ in the capital city of Abuja. The music reality competition aims at finding the next big thing in the Gospel music genre either as a solo artist, a … Continue reading VC Perez, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Search for ‘Next Gospel Voice’
100 Nigerians Honoured By President Goodluck Jonathan with Centenary Awards
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government, last night, honoured 100 distinguished Nigerians with the Centenary Awards. Some recipients are being awarded posthumously. However, as expected, the families of Gani Fawehinmi, Moshood Abiola and Fela Anikulapo-Kuti have all rejected the awards on behalf of their patriarchs; Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, also rejected the award. The award ceremony held at … Continue reading 100 Nigerians Honoured By President Goodluck Jonathan with Centenary Awards
Events this Weekend; March 1st – 2nd
April 19, 2022
Wine. Networking. Conversations with Entreprenuers Join the conversation this weekend. It is a gathering for young entrepreneurs to interact. There will be two speakers talking about starting a business, savings and branding. It is also an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to network and share their experiences. Admission is free for all. Date: Saturday 1st March 2014 Time: 11 … Continue reading Events this Weekend; March 1st – 2nd
Read Full Text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Live TV Address
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan addressed Nigerians on national TV late on Wednesday night, February 26th 2014. The address centered on Nigeria’s Centenary celebration. The President also spoke a little about the current security situation in North East Nigeria. Read the full text below. National Broadcast by His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, on the Occasion of … Continue reading Read Full Text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Live TV Address
BUSINESS News TECH Telecommunication
Ericsson Signs 5-Year Service Contract with MTN Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Ericsson has signed a five-year managed services agreement with MTN for its Nigeria operations. This agreement not only extends Ericsson’s managed services leadership across Africa, but makes Ericsson, MTN’s largest managed services partner on the continent. Under this contract, the Swedish multinational provider of telecommunication services will assume full responsibility of the management, optimization and … Continue reading Ericsson Signs 5-Year Service Contract with MTN Nigeria
By mary-odunuga
Arts CAREER Entertainment Reviews
5 Nollywood Actresses to Watch Out for in 2014
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian movie industry is fast evolving as industry players are putting in more effort to build Nollywood – as the industry is called – to international standard. As 2014 rolls by, Connect Nigeria’s entertainment beat writer, Michael Abimboye, examines five actresses that are expected to rise higher. Damilola Adegbite The star actress from Tinsel, Vagina … Continue reading 5 Nollywood Actresses to Watch Out for in 2014
Events this Weekend; February 22nd – 23rd
April 19, 2022
Spouse of Your Covenant Marriage/Relationship Seminar The young, dynamic and professional arm of the City of David RCCG, Joshua Ville, will hold a marriage/relationship seminar titled Spouse of Your Covenant with Dr Okey Onuzo today. It promises to be insightful. Admission to this event is free. Date: Saturday 22nd February 2014 Time: 4 PM – 6 PM Venue: The Incubator, COD road, off … Continue reading Events this Weekend; February 22nd – 23rd
