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IKE NNAEBUE – I’m an Incurable Optimist…
April 19, 2022
In the ‘New Nollywood’, a modern variant of the Nigerian movie industry, I am amazed at how often social media is flooded with fresh movie alerts. We have been ushered into a divergent dispensation of the cinemas which our parents enjoyed in Nigeria, based on the consistent display of contemporary work. In the midst of … Continue reading IKE NNAEBUE – I’m an Incurable Optimist…
Top 5 Health Blogs To Follow
April 19, 2022
We’ve compiled a list of the top five health blogs you can follow. Nigerian Health Watch This blog was set up to encourage progress in the Nigerian health sector and at the same time, address the challenges the sector faces. The blog provides insights that are worth pondering on and gives detailed analysis on health issues … Continue reading Top 5 Health Blogs To Follow
Did You Know? Yorubas Are Called ‘Aku’
April 19, 2022
The Yorubas are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. They are predominantly found in the South-West region of the country. A good number of them are, however, found in other countries such as Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and Ghana. Origin Although there are various accounts of the history and origin … Continue reading Did You Know? Yorubas Are Called ‘Aku’
App Of The Week: Iroko Tv (Netflix Of Africa)
April 19, 2022
Netflix and Chill If you’ve never heard the expression “Netflix and Chill” well, you’re pardoned; but after you read this article, you have no excuse. To define this catchy slang, “Netflix and Chill”: Netflix is the popular movie and TVs streaming service. Chill, in this context, means to relax. Together, they mean: relax and watch … Continue reading App Of The Week: Iroko Tv (Netflix Of Africa)
Everyday Heroes: Esther Ijewere-Kalejaiye
April 19, 2022
The founder of Rubies Ink Initiative for Women and Children, Esther Ijewere-Kalejaiye, is also the pioneer of the Facebook and Instagram pages, Women of Rubies. Rubies Ink Esther Ijewere is an author, women and child’s rights activist, advocate, columnist, and mother of two. Her initiative is a social enterprise with which she advocates for the … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Esther Ijewere-Kalejaiye
#WeAreNigerianCreatives Inspires Internet-Based Audience
April 19, 2022
With an incredible amount of patience and skills, hyper realistic drawings, which refer to producing artwork that resembles real life, are currently flooding the Nigerian art. Fatola Israel is one of the many artists representing this genre of art work. While there are many ways as an artist to express one’s imagination on the surface … Continue reading #WeAreNigerianCreatives Inspires Internet-Based Audience
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Olaopa Bags Thabo Mbeki Award
April 19, 2022
As part of the activities marking the closing ceremony of ‘Africa conference’ at University of Texas, Executive Vice Chairman, Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy (ISGPP), Dr. Tunji Olaopa has been honoured with the ‘Thabo Mbeki award for Public Service and Scholarship. Olaopa who was a keynote speaker at the conference, was surprised … Continue reading Olaopa Bags Thabo Mbeki Award
By adepeju
Websites We Love: nairaland.com
April 19, 2022
Websites We Love: Nairaland.com In a time when online networking was crucial for Nigerians, an online community was created called nairaland.com. If you are a regular user of the internet, you must have come across this website at least on one or two occasions. Nairaland.com is an online platform where news, information and advice on … Continue reading Websites We Love: nairaland.com
New Nollywood Movie “Dr Mekam” To Hold Opening Night
April 19, 2022
Dr Mekam tells the story of a Nigerian American trained Doctor Mitchell Mekam, who decides to return home to his fatherland to lead a new political movement. This is one movie every politician, political parties, political stakeholders and indeed, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) needs to see as it attempts to define a new paradigm … Continue reading New Nollywood Movie “Dr Mekam” To Hold Opening Night
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Why You Should Make Badagry Town Your Next Travel Destination
April 19, 2022
According to an old saying: ‘’Seeing is believing.” Badagry is a beautiful town which has played a major role in Nigerian history and is certainly worth seeing. Badagry is a coastal town and is located across the border between Lagos State and the Republic of Benin. Badagry town is a major tourist attraction because it is … Continue reading Why You Should Make Badagry Town Your Next Travel Destination
Winter Olympics: No Medals, Yet We Made History
April 19, 2022
The closing ceremony of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games was a very emotional one for participants, especially the Nigerian team who despite winning no medals and coming just within an inch of making history as the first Africans to win a medal at the winter olympics, however still made Olympic history as the first Africans … Continue reading Winter Olympics: No Medals, Yet We Made History
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Africa Week 2018 At Venues Across Bristol, United Kingdom
April 19, 2022
Join us for a celebration of African culture, talent, drama, live poetry, music, cuisines and entertainment. Africa Week 2018 is a week-long programme of activities taking place at across different campuses at the University of the West of England, (UWE) Bristol and within the city. Africa Week 2018 will take place from Monday, 12 March to Friday, … Continue reading Africa Week 2018 At Venues Across Bristol, United Kingdom
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African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative – Apply Now
April 19, 2022
Are you a woman entrepreneur or with a strong desire to become one? Do you live in Africa or in the diaspora? Then you should apply to join the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC). Sponsored by the Center for Global Enterprise (CGE), AWEC is a one-of-a-kind 12-month training and mentoring program that builds a pan-African community of … Continue reading African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative – Apply Now
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5 Minutes with Dr. Olamide Craig, Co-Founder, SuruLereLove
April 19, 2022
Professionally, Dr. Olamide Craig describes himself as both a pastor and a physician. He went to medical school at the University of Ibadan and graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree. After this, he completed his internship at the National Hospital in Abuja, and went on to receive a … Continue reading 5 Minutes with Dr. Olamide Craig, Co-Founder, SuruLereLove
By jehonwa
Farmcrowdy Launches Mobile App for Agritech in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Agritech startup marks its first year of operations with the launch of a new mobile app aimed at increasing participation in agriculture by Nigeria’s growing middle-class, diaspora and youth Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first and leading digital agriculture platform has introduced a new category of funding small-scale farming in Africa by allowing Nigerians to venture and sponsor … Continue reading Farmcrowdy Launches Mobile App for Agritech in Nigeria
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