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Discover Nigeria: The Nigeria Police
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu The Nigeria Police is the national police of Nigeria with complete jurisdiction across the entire country. The history of the Nigeria Police is closely interwoven with the formation of colonies and protectorates that were later fused to become Nigeria in 1914. It began in 1861 when Lagos became a Crown Colony of … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The Nigeria Police
By nehijesu
New Impact Fund Launched to Fuel Impact Investing in Africa
April 19, 2022
The Rockefeller Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have announced the launch of the Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF) at the Impact Investing in Africa: Accelerating the Industry Regionally Forum. The event, hosted by The Rockefeller Foundation, the Tony Elumelu Foundation, and the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the University of Cape Town (UCT) Graduate … Continue reading New Impact Fund Launched to Fuel Impact Investing in Africa
Life Lessons from the Game of Soccer
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Soccer or football is the most popular sport, played and watched by millions of people worldwide. It is more than a game because it teaches us a lot about life, so let’s take a look at some of the lessons we can learn from following the game: 1. People don’t remember … Continue reading Life Lessons from the Game of Soccer
By pagboga
Following Brazil and China, Nigeria to Open Cultural Centre in South Africa
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Tourism, Culture and National Orientation Ministry has said it would open a cultural centre in South Africa this year, following those established in 2008 and 2012 in Brazil and China respectively. Dr. Taiwo Oladokun, the media assistant to the Minister, Edem Duke, explained that; “It would also be used to strengthen cultural relations … Continue reading Following Brazil and China, Nigeria to Open Cultural Centre in South Africa
Garlic: More Than Just Seasoning
April 19, 2022
By Eru Kobe Godwin Garlic is the common name for several strongly scented herbs of the lily family (Liliaceous), and for the bulbs of these plants, which are used to flavour food. Common garlic, classified as Allium Sativum, belongs to the onion family, and has small, six-part, whitish flowers borne on umbels. Garlic has a … Continue reading Garlic: More Than Just Seasoning
By kobe
Nigerian Novelist, Chinua Achebe, Dies At 82
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Novelist and Poet, Professor Chinua Achebe is dead. He died last night in the United States, at a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a Professor of African Studies at Brown University, and was 82. He has reportedly been ill for some weeks now, with talk of deterioration of his health. His last book, “There … Continue reading Nigerian Novelist, Chinua Achebe, Dies At 82
Destination Cross River Unveils Inaugural Calabar Jazz Festival
April 19, 2022
Destination Cross River, Nigeria’s strongest tourist brand, has unveiled the programme of events for the inaugural Calabar International Jazz Festival. This jazz festival, holding from 29-31 March 2012, is the first of a new series of events designed to introduce a new dimension to the Calabar Festival experience in 2013. The emergence of the Calabar International Jazz … Continue reading Destination Cross River Unveils Inaugural Calabar Jazz Festival
Opera Launches Mobile Browser for Android In Beta
April 19, 2022
Opera browser for Android is now out in a beta version, providing mobile web navigation that is sleeker and easier to use than ever. The completely redesigned Opera for Android is the result of a passion for design combined with 17 years’ worth of know-how and innovation. The web browser is one of the … Continue reading Opera Launches Mobile Browser for Android In Beta
By pagboga
$100 million for Polio Eradication, Bloomberg’s Donation To Benefit Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Billionaire and Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, has announced a donation of $100 million for polio eradication, through the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). The donation would benefit Nigeria, as one of the countries where people are still infected with the disease. The GPEI has a six year plan to eradicate polio, and billionaire, Bill … Continue reading $100 million for Polio Eradication, Bloomberg’s Donation To Benefit Nigeria
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Visits Nigeria, Targets Ties, Trade and Investments
April 19, 2022
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was in Nigeria over the weekend. She came by after the Africa-South America Summit, held in Guinea last week. She met with the President, high level bureaucrats and business leaders, to improve trade ties and corporation between Nigeria and Brazil. She signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with President Jonathan, for … Continue reading Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Visits Nigeria, Targets Ties, Trade and Investments
In a First, APR, formerly UBA Registrars, Is Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
April 19, 2022
Following its listing on the eleventh day of last month, Africa Prudential Registrars Plc (APR) has become the first and only registrar in the country to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Formerly known as UBA Registrars, the newly listed entity, which has an authorized and fully paid share capital of N500 million, delivered … Continue reading In a First, APR, formerly UBA Registrars, Is Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Ahmed Musa
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Born October 20 1992, Musa started his career at Jos, his place of birth, with Aminchi Football Academy before being loaned out to JUTH and then Kano Pillars in the Nigerian Premier League. At Kano Pillars, he set a league record with 18 goals as Pillars finished second. Musa held the … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Ahmed Musa
By pagboga
How To: Effectively Handle a Multi-Generational Workforce
April 19, 2022
Organizations are currently being faced with a scenario where they have up to four generations (the traditionalist, the baby boomers, generation X and generation Y, also known as the millennial) constituting the work force. Now, you might be thinking – “What’s the big deal about having all four generations in one boat?” But with four … Continue reading How To: Effectively Handle a Multi-Generational Workforce
By kobe
Social Media Week, Lagos, Off To An Awesome Start
April 19, 2022
From Left, Michael Williams, Nzan Ogbe, Mo Abudu and Confidence Tawo, at the SMW event on Calabar Carnival.For the first time, in Nigeria, Social Media Week, a global event on social media deployment and future, is in Lagos. The event, which has been promoted since last year, is finally here, and will involve a series … Continue reading Social Media Week, Lagos, Off To An Awesome Start
Most Eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
In the spirit of Valentine, UrbanMen.net, a website for men and women, published its list of Nigeria’s Most Eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes for 2012; with a statement, “meet some of your most eligible single stars with sizeable bank accounts, good looks and credible star status that could be your lucky spouse – in your dreams.” … Continue reading Most Eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes in Nigeria
