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6 Tips For Travelling To Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is regarded as a third world country because of it’s level of development. That is not altogether a bad thing, because it means we have retained a little of both worlds; the old and the new. So we may not be on par with the western world, but we have a myraid of interesting … Continue reading 6 Tips For Travelling To Nigeria
By ann
#CNBizFair 2019: Meet Our Speakers
April 19, 2022
The Connect Nigeria Business Fair, Africa’s biggest business fair, is just a few days away and we are thrilled to introduce our list of globally-renowned speakers, each pioneers and innovators in their various fields. Afolabi Abiodun- MD/CEO SB Telecoms Afolabi is the founder and CEO of SB Telecoms & Devices Limited, a company he grew … Continue reading #CNBizFair 2019: Meet Our Speakers
By guestwriter
Tribes in Nigeria: The Kanuri Tribe
April 19, 2022
The name Kanuri is from the combination of two Kanuri words; “Ka” meaning Stick and a word derived from the Arabic word NUR or “Nuri” meaning Light (Though in Kanuri itself Nur means light), thus, KA + NURI= KANURI. But this appellation was due to the fact that the Kanuri immigrants to Nigeria were mainly … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Kanuri Tribe
By jeremiah
Recipe for Pepper Stew
April 19, 2022
In 2016 and 2017, the price of fresh tomato skyrocketed by 400% within three months; Tuta absoluta destroyed the annual harvest. Tomato farms across Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa and Plateau states were affected. Overnight, fresh tomatoes became nwata nwoke, an Igbo expression that means a scarce commodity. However, scarcity of fresh tomatoes did not stop … Continue reading Recipe for Pepper Stew
Farmcrowdy Closes on Additional Seed Funding of $1 Million
April 19, 2022
Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first and leading digital agriculture platform which allows Nigerians to invest in agriculture, today announced that it has closed on additional seed funding of $1 million. This follows on from the company’s initial investments of $1 million in 2017. International investors Cox Enterprisesand Techstars, along with local investor Ajayi Solutions have participated in the round … Continue reading Farmcrowdy Closes on Additional Seed Funding of $1 Million
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Nollywood’s Top 10 Premier Women for International Women’s Day
April 19, 2022
Growing up with the advantage of the TV screen was also an opportunity to be thrilled by the creativity displayed by the movie industry, especially Nollywood. It became so popular that some Millennials contemplated (and many still do) studying Theatre and Films Studies at the university, so they could appear on TV screens and … Continue reading Nollywood’s Top 10 Premier Women for International Women’s Day
By ugochukwu
Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Afro Foods and Spices
April 19, 2022
The journey of entrepreneurship is laced with thorns. It requires vision, passion and drive. Yet, the ability to build something viable from the ashes of frustration is one of the hallmarks of a successful entrepreneur. Alhaji Kabir Bawa understood all this for he had the advantages of the born entrepreneur and the benefits of the … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Afro Foods and Spices
Opinion: A Nation of False Outrage
April 19, 2022
On the morning of 16th February 2019 – a day that had been slated for the general elections to hold by INEC for almost four years – Nigerians woke up to the news that the elections had been postponed due to, although not clearly stated in the letter released by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, … Continue reading Opinion: A Nation of False Outrage
By ibiene
Top Online Platforms With The Best Nollywood Content
April 19, 2022
With elections slated for 23rd February and, yet again, another inevitable lock-down of businesses and restriction of movement this coming weekend, you might be wondering how to enjoy the rest of your day, after casting your vote of course. Not to worry. Just have your drinks, and popcorn ready, find a comfortable position, turn off … Continue reading Top Online Platforms With The Best Nollywood Content
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Amala
April 19, 2022
Food consumption plays a central role in our daily interaction with friends, family and even colleagues. It features in celebrations that mark particular rites of passage like marriage, anniversaries and even burials. Food is, therefore, key to understanding how we organize our relationships with each other and the meaning of those relationships. The Yoruba occupy … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Amala
Social Media Accounts To Follow: 4 Beneficial Platforms For Women
April 19, 2022
As the world advances, there is a dire need for more establishments that would help bring the agenda of women empowerment to fruition. A good number of platforms have already started implementing this. Here are some of them below SheLeadsAfrica SheLeadsAfrica was founded by Yasmin Belo-Osagie and Afua Osei. It all started when they discovered … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 4 Beneficial Platforms For Women
Websites we love: TradeNAIRA.
April 19, 2022
For a long time, banks had attempted to oversee foreign exchange in Nigeria which led to more problems and gave rise to the prevalence of the black market. This has taken a toll on consumers and businesses which have been susceptible to fraud and violence in the course of paying for goods and services, or … Continue reading Websites we love: TradeNAIRA.
Websites We Love: African Mommy
April 19, 2022
If there is anything to observe about the 21st century women, it’s their willingness to tell stories – stories that resonate with women, irrespective of tribe, background or faith. They share these stories to empower the next woman and let her know she always has the backing of a tribe of strong women who have come … Continue reading Websites We Love: African Mommy
Everyday Heroes: Pa Benedict Odiase
April 19, 2022
Children, Adults, Young, Old, Students, Diplomats, Politicians, Soldiers, Athletes. The list goes on and on. In summary, Patriots; both at home and in the Diaspora, sing the song; a tune that is hummed with delight, a sound that brings hope, a confession that deepens convictions. The Current Nigerian National Anthem; “Arise O Compatriots, Nigeria’s Call … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Pa Benedict Odiase
By jeremiah
Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Ruston Realtors Ltd
April 19, 2022
The beauty of a developing country is the investment opportunities that abound in it and Nigeria is ripe with lots of such opportunities in almost every sector. Real Estate is one of such lucrative areas to invest in Nigeria. With ample undeveloped lands, individuals and communities ready to sell properties, the return on investments (ROI) are … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Ruston Realtors Ltd
By ann
