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History Trivia: The River Niger Bridge
April 19, 2022
The Niger Bridge is the major linkage between both sides of the Niger. The bridge at the time it was built solved a real problem of transportation for those moving across the river. Before it was finished in 1965, the usual means of transport across the river was by boat or ferry from Cable … Continue reading History Trivia: The River Niger Bridge
By david-okwara
Did You Know That The World’s First And Only Fully Trained Cardio-Nephrologist Is A Nigerian?
April 19, 2022
It is always a big deal to blaze a trail. To be the first in any speciality or field. Such people are special in many ways. One of such is Olurotimi John Badero, a Nigerian-American physician, interventional cardiologist and interventional nephrologist who has been recognized as the world’s first and only fully trained cardio-nephrologist … Continue reading Did You Know That The World’s First And Only Fully Trained Cardio-Nephrologist Is A Nigerian?
By jeremiah
Men You Should Know: Sullivan Chime
April 19, 2022
Sullivan Iheanacho was elected governor of Enugu State, Nigeria in April 2007, taking office on 29 May 2007 and was reelected on 26 April 2011 for a second tenure which lasted till May 29, 2015 handover. He became governor under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Background Sullivan Iheanacho Chime was born on … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Sullivan Chime
By jeremiah
History Trivia: 10 Nigerian Streets Named After Colonial Figures
April 19, 2022
In the past thirty years, Lagos set about renaming streets for Nigerian personalities as opposed to the British personalities they were named for before. Personally, I believe that was the wrong move as changing the name erases the history that these names carry. Read more about History Trivia Many of the characters whose names … Continue reading History Trivia: 10 Nigerian Streets Named After Colonial Figures
By david-okwara
How Kano Became Northern Nigeria’s Commercial Nerve Center
April 19, 2022
Kano is to Northern Nigeria what Lagos is to the south (and the rest of the country)- a large, cosmopolitan city with commerce that’s big enough to dominate (and drive) the economy of the whole region. Many of the North’s biggest companies are headquartered there. Its industrial sector boasts some of Nigeria’s largest manufacturing facilities. … Continue reading How Kano Became Northern Nigeria’s Commercial Nerve Center
Did You Know That Wuraola Esan Was Nigeria’s First Female Senator?
April 19, 2022
Chief Wuraola Adepeju Esan was a Nigerian teacher, feminist and politician. She combined her political ambitions with those of a traditional noblewoman by serving as the Iyalode of Ibadan. One of the most remarkable facts about this colossus of a woman is that she was Nigeria’s first female senator. Read more about Did you know? Early … Continue reading Did You Know That Wuraola Esan Was Nigeria’s First Female Senator?
By jeremiah
2021: Governance Vs Citizens
April 19, 2022
It is safe to assume that political consciousness in the Nigerian experience is making a gradual climb. And a number of accidental factors are responsible for it. First of all, as the American elections heated up, Nigerians who either had affiliations with the United States or were merely observers of global politics took to … Continue reading 2021: Governance Vs Citizens
By adedoyin
5 Benefits of Growing the Tourism Industry in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Many people see tourism as something those who have time on their hands engage in. They see it as a luxury for those who can afford it. But tourism is so much more than that. It offers so much to any country that prioritizes it. In Nigeria, we have been talking of diversifying the economy. … Continue reading 5 Benefits of Growing the Tourism Industry in Nigeria
By ann
Brands We Love: Taos Cosmetics
April 19, 2022
When Vanessa Onwughalu founded Taos Cosmetics, she had her sights set on filling a pressing need— the relative lack of beauty products designed specifically for Africans. This was a real gap waiting to be filled, especially in the United Kingdom where Onwughalu lived at the time. It was in 2014, a time in which that … Continue reading Brands We Love: Taos Cosmetics
TeamApt Announces New Consumer Focus And West & North Africa Expansion Plans For 2021
April 19, 2022
Nigerian fintech to pivot business model from serving banks to delivering products for consumers and businesses TeamApt, the Nigerian fintech company that provides digital financial services solutions and payment infrastructure, today announced that it will be shifting its focus from delivering financial services products to banks to delivering products for consumers and businesses, as it … Continue reading TeamApt Announces New Consumer Focus And West & North Africa Expansion Plans For 2021
Travel Tips: 3 Tour Activities to Embrace in 2021
April 19, 2022
With news of the second wave of the pandemic hitting hard in Nigeria, there are rumours of another lockdown in view. It seems tourism is about to take another major hit this year. But it doesn’t have to halt tour activities for those who can get involved. Tour activities do not refer to travelling only. … Continue reading Travel Tips: 3 Tour Activities to Embrace in 2021
By ann
Tourism and the Environment
April 19, 2022
Tourism is all about mobility. It is the right of people to move from one place to the other. This socio-economic phenomenon is sometimes triggered by curiosity, the need to explore the world. And when we say the world, we are referring to both nature and the cultures of people. Read more about Travel and … Continue reading Tourism and the Environment
By ann
Did You Know? Top 10 Facts About The Nigerian Aviation Industry
April 19, 2022
How much does the layperson know of the aviation industry here in Nigeria? Here are 10 facts to know: 1. The aviation industry started in Kano State in 1925 when an RAF fighter jet landed on a racecourse. Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is the oldest in Nigeria and it started operations in 1936. 2. … Continue reading Did You Know? Top 10 Facts About The Nigerian Aviation Industry
By ann
Did You Know? A Roundup of Key Business Facts from 2020
April 19, 2022
In 2020, Nigeria’s business environment was hit by multiple currents. A global pandemic touched down on our shores, eventually tipping the country into recession. Some businesses struggled; a few thrived. The borders were shut for much of the year, but there was global commerce of a different kind going on via the internet, on smartphones … Continue reading Did You Know? A Roundup of Key Business Facts from 2020
How to Flip Land for Profit in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Land flipping is probably the easiest and least expensive way to get involved in the real estate business. It involves buying land at a relatively low price and selling it for a profit. You just need to find a buyer that’s willing to pay a reasonable price for it. Read more about How To Fortunately, … Continue reading How to Flip Land for Profit in Nigeria
