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BUSINESS

Brands We Love: Drugfield Pharmaceuticals

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry is populated by several large players and smaller companies. Each brand has a unique history. Some arose decades ago, to address a lack of indigenous drug manufacturers in the country. Others came on the scene relatively recently, and have been making their mark on an increasingly competitive local market for pharmaceutical products. … Continue reading Brands We Love: Drugfield Pharmaceuticals

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Books Literature

Nigerian Books To Read In 2021

April 19, 2022

  As we continue to launch, quicker and quicker, into the year 2021, a lot should be added into our to-do list for the new year, and book reading should be on our list. The greatest of secrets are hidden in the pages of books, especially unsuspecting books. To this effect, we have curated a … Continue reading Nigerian Books To Read In 2021

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Literature Top 10

Top 10 Nigerian Authors In 2020

April 19, 2022

In a year that greatly affected the mentality of so many through the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns, Nigerians found a way to thrive and make the society seem normal. One group, Nigerian writers, were not to be left out.  Every year, they have thrived both at home and on the world stage and 2020 was … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Authors In 2020

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BUSINESS Food

Brands We Love: McNichols Plc

April 19, 2022

  Nigeria is home to the largest market for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Africa. A report published by KPMG in 2016 valued Nigerian households’ expenditure on FMCG at over $41 billion, much larger than those of any other country on the continent. Nigeria’s huge (and growing) population is largely responsible for this. Demand … Continue reading Brands We Love: McNichols Plc

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Agriculture BUSINESS

Nourishing Africa Entrepreneur Support Program

April 19, 2022

Nourishing Africa has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation and U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) to launch the Entrepreneurs Support Program. Read more about Agriculture This program is designed to support MSMEs across Nigerian agriculture and food landscapes to rebuild and strengthen their businesses. This program targets micro and small-scale enterprises run by young people critical … Continue reading Nourishing Africa Entrepreneur Support Program

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Agriculture BUSINESS

Did You Know? Nigeria is the Second Largest Producer Of Okra in the World

April 19, 2022

Okra (okro) is a big part of traditional cuisine in many parts of Nigeria. The vegetable features in dishes consumed by people in locations as far apart as Lagos and Kano. Many recognize its value in the slimy characteristic it brings to traditional soups. The widespread consumption of okra in Nigeria is helped by farmers … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria is the Second Largest Producer Of Okra in the World

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Tourism Travel

Holiday Tour Deals to Enjoy this Christmas and New Year

April 19, 2022

Christmas is here. If you haven’t chosen what to do, maybe our list of tour deals could help you decide. Motley Travels On the 20th of December, you can join the ‘I Love Naija End Of Year Cruise’ Alte Party (Electro House & Alte Dance Party). The ticket is N2000. The venue is at Zodara … Continue reading Holiday Tour Deals to Enjoy this Christmas and New Year

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BUSINESS

Apply for the Connect Nigeria—Founder Institute Cohort IV Fellowship

April 19, 2022

Connect Nigeria is collaborating with the Founder Institute Lagos on its upcoming virtual Cohort IV Fellowship for entrepreneurs. If you are a startup founder seeking support to build your venture, here’s an opportunity you should take advantage of. Read more about the Founder Institute here The Founder Institute is the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator. It’s … Continue reading Apply for the Connect Nigeria—Founder Institute Cohort IV Fellowship

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LAN, SSEAN & SGC7375 Angel Networks Team Up For Trueflutter

April 19, 2022

  In a move that highlights a growing trend of collaboration among Angel Networks in Africa, three networks – Lagos Angel Network, SSE Angel Network and SGC7375 –  today announced their investment in Trueflutter (trueflutter.com), a matchmaking app designed specifically for Africans across the world. Trueflutter is built for African singles who are searching for … Continue reading LAN, SSEAN & SGC7375 Angel Networks Team Up For Trueflutter

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Tourism Travel

Some Christmas Tour Deals to Get in on Now

April 19, 2022

You may have felt bad for missing out on the Black Friday packages that came with November 29th. But the year is not over yet, and there are still many more deals, like these listed below, to still cash in on. The Lilygate Hotel This hotel resort in Lekki Phase 1 has an array of … Continue reading Some Christmas Tour Deals to Get in on Now

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Tourism Travel

RG Cabs: An Interview With Clinton Osarogie

April 19, 2022

  RG Cabs is a ride-hailing service that specialises in 24/7 intrastate transport. This company was founded by Iguagbonmwen, Clinton Osarogie in 2017. According to their website, ‘From offering Chauffeured executive transport service to taxi hire, we are building our name as an innovative company helping build the economy of cities through efficient transportation. We … Continue reading RG Cabs: An Interview With Clinton Osarogie

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BUSINESS

Top 10 Business Highlights Of 2020

April 19, 2022

  This has been a challenging year for business in Nigeria. It’s been coloured by a pandemic that has swept through the globe, forcing lockdowns and shrinking economies in its wake. Every part of our commercial landscape has felt its impact, from giant multinational corporations to street vendors. Read more about Business The fallout from … Continue reading Top 10 Business Highlights Of 2020

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Food

How Rising Food Inflation Will Rouse Nigerians From Their Slumber

April 19, 2022

In the latest statistics released by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on November 16, inflation figures for the month of October stood at a whopping 14.23%. This figure is the highest that has been recorded in the last 13 months. All-item inflation was the highest in Sokoto, Edo, and Akwa Ibom while Oyo, Taraba, … Continue reading How Rising Food Inflation Will Rouse Nigerians From Their Slumber

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BUSINESS Tourism Transport Travel

QuickGo App By RG-Cabs

April 19, 2022

  Nigeria’s first indigenous ride-hailing company, RG Cabs Company Limited, is set to launch its mobile App on December 2nd, 2020. During an interview with Connect Nigeria, the Founder of the company, Clinton Osarogie, disclosed that the brand which commenced operations in November 2017, registered officially in 2018 for manual services, and is currently rebranding … Continue reading QuickGo App By RG-Cabs

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Nigeria

A Month After 20/10/20 #LekkiMassacre – What Has Changed

April 19, 2022

  The 20th of October, 2020 will remain a traumatic day for many Nigerians who witnessed, live, the massacre of peaceful protestors at the Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos. The events of that day will remain equally traumatic for those who took vigil and watched the massacre via livestream to their mobile screens. One month after … Continue reading A Month After 20/10/20 #LekkiMassacre – What Has Changed

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