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Nigeria: The Taxi Driver Who Saved Me
April 19, 2022
Toward the end of my two-month visit to Nigeria this summer, I did something stupid. But a kind, gracious, and conscientious taxi driver ensured that I didn’t live with the consequences of my stupidity. That singular experience has dramatically transformed my opinions of and attitude toward Nigerian taxi drivers–and, by extension, everyday Nigerians. Sometime in … Continue reading Nigeria: The Taxi Driver Who Saved Me
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Blog of the Week Relationships Reviews
Blog of the Week: Ese Walter
April 19, 2022
Physical abuse is obvious and easy to detect, but psychological abuse (which includes verbal and emotional) is not, and is arguably far more common in relationships. Unfortunately, with no visible scars and therefore no proof, more and more victims are choosing to suffer quietly; who will believe them? And even if they are believed, will … Continue reading Blog of the Week: Ese Walter
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First Bank Plc Donates N44m for Sports Facilities in Schools
April 19, 2022
First Bank of Nigeria Plc, in its bid to strengthen sports development and enhance student health and well-being through physical recreational activities in secondary schools, has donated sporting facilities totaling N44 million to Queens and Kings College Lagos. The bank, under its corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives, constructed a 450 seat sports pavilion at Queens … Continue reading First Bank Plc Donates N44m for Sports Facilities in Schools
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O.C Ukeje, Phone Swap Emerge Biggest Winners at Nollywood Movies Awards
April 19, 2022
The biggest winners of the night at the Nollywood Movie Awards held yesterday, 13th October 2013, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos were popular Nollywood actor, OC Ukeje and the movie, Phone Swap, which emerged Box Office Movie of the Year. The Nollywood Movies Awards was hosted by Dakore Akande and Segun Arinze who stood in … Continue reading O.C Ukeje, Phone Swap Emerge Biggest Winners at Nollywood Movies Awards
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Events This Weekend: 10th – 17th October
April 19, 2022
2 Side Model Look Africa 2013 The second edition of the modeling competition tagged “2Side Model Look Africa 2013” is coming up on October 12, 2013. The search is designed to redefine the modeling industry as a platform to project talents and create career paths for aspiring young models as well as promoting modeling and … Continue reading Events This Weekend: 10th – 17th October
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New York-based IMG to Develop Basketball in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and Media Company, has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) to develop and grow basketball in Nigeria for 20 years, including on a professional level. The agreement was signed by Bobby Sharma, IMG Senior Vice President, Global Business Development-Basketball, in Abuja on … Continue reading New York-based IMG to Develop Basketball in Nigeria
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ipNX Targets Two Million Homes for Broadband Internet Delivery
April 19, 2022
ipNX Nigeria has announced it intends to deploy a Fibre to the Home (FTTH) network to two million homes in Nigeria, covering Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt by 2017. It commenced this in 2012, followed by projects 500,000 households in 2015 and 2 million in 2017. Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) refers to a form of fibre optic … Continue reading ipNX Targets Two Million Homes for Broadband Internet Delivery
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Irish Firms Set to Invest in Nigeria – Envoy
April 19, 2022
The Irish High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Fay, has stated that Irish firms are ready to invest in Nigeria. He made this known at an event in Abuja. He also said, “Efforts are being made to boost commerce between Nigeria and Ireland. As part of efforts to enhance the economic ties between both countries, … Continue reading Irish Firms Set to Invest in Nigeria – Envoy
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Nigerians Share: What We Love About Nigeria
April 19, 2022
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 the midst of our distressing challenges, many Nigerians still answered “yes” to the question, “Is it … Continue reading Nigerians Share: What We Love About Nigeria
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President Jonathan to Host Future Awards
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan will host the 100 Alumni of the Future Awards at Aso Villa on September 29, organisers of The Future Project have said. The Awards, recently renamed The Future Awards Africa is in its eighth season and has produced over 120 winners and 1,200 nominees across the world. Previous winners include, D’banj, Don … Continue reading President Jonathan to Host Future Awards
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CBN To Award Winner of Football Competition N2 Million
April 19, 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the winner of its 2013 All Financial Institutions Football Competition (AFIFC) will receive a prize money of N2million. The competition, jointly organized with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will have the prizes to motivate participants, says CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Ugochukwu Okoroafor. He also said, … Continue reading CBN To Award Winner of Football Competition N2 Million
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Nigerian Climate Change Activists Plan ‘Walk to Mali’ Trek
April 19, 2022
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 a 3,400km trek from Nigeria to Mali. The program director of ‘Walk to Mali’ Oludotun … Continue reading Nigerian Climate Change Activists Plan ‘Walk to Mali’ Trek
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Indian Chamber of Commerce Organizes Healthcare Event in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
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 a four-day healthcare event in Nigeria. The event, according to the Director, Hospital Assist Nigeria … Continue reading Indian Chamber of Commerce Organizes Healthcare Event in Nigeria
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Nigeria, France Bilateral Trade Hits N1 Trillion
April 19, 2022
Trade volume between Nigeria and France have hit N1 trillion, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, has said. He made this known last week during the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises development Memorandum of Understanding agreement signing ceremony in Abuja. The French Minister of Foreign Trade, Mrs. Nicole Bricq was also … Continue reading Nigeria, France Bilateral Trade Hits N1 Trillion
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Unity Cup Football Competition Kicks Off in October
April 19, 2022
The National Project Director of Unity Cup football competition, Moses Ebahor, has announced that the event will be launched 3rd October, 2013 in Abuja, with an unveiling and fund raising ceremony. Then the games will begin 10th October from selected zones across the country. Ebahor said, “The project was conceived to help unite Nigerian youths … Continue reading Unity Cup Football Competition Kicks Off in October
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