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Did You Know? – Africa’s First Design Lab
April 19, 2022
A design lab is a creative space where technology is applied to solve a dynamic range of problems from any sector of the society; it could be education, governance, public health etc. It is a research and development lab innovating for social impact and requires a collaboration between various disciplines ranging from software engineers to … Continue reading Did You Know? – Africa’s First Design Lab
By aanu-olajide
Did You Know? The Micro Pension Plan Lets Self Employed People Save for Retirement
April 19, 2022
Until fairly recently, the idea of saving for retirement seemed to be a dream only public sector workers or employees of large corporations could have. Outside of those zones, the vast majority of Nigeria’s workforce had to trust that the future would not be so harsh on them, or that their familial successors would do … Continue reading Did You Know? The Micro Pension Plan Lets Self Employed People Save for Retirement
Did You Know? Nigeria’s Billion Dollar Companies
April 19, 2022
How much are Nigeria’s bigger corporations worth? The answer to this question depends on where you choose to draw the line. As you would expect, the number of companies on your rich list falls as the value-stakes are raised higher. Are we looking at firms raking in hundreds of millions of naira, or mammoth business … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Billion Dollar Companies
Did You Know? 5 Food that can be Found in a Yoruba Wedding
April 19, 2022
Marriage is a rite of passage that is vital for the perpetuation of the human race. Even though the increase in the rate of divorce is alarming, marriage is still considered a once in a lifetime affair. One effect of this optimistic outlook is that people pull out all the stops when they are planning … Continue reading Did You Know? 5 Food that can be Found in a Yoruba Wedding
Did You Know? Science & Technology TECH
Did You Know? The World’s First Mobile Phone
April 19, 2022
Today, the world has become a global village simply because irrespective of the location, except in extreme regions where telecommunication facilities have not been erected, everyone, family, friends and business partners, can be connected through the mobile phone. The mobile phone you have right now has evolved through different designs, specifications and even weight, from … Continue reading Did You Know? The World’s First Mobile Phone
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Did You Know? The Nigerian Army Got Its First Female Combatant Pilot in 2012
April 19, 2022
This could be welcomed with mixed feelings; on a negative side, it could be asked, ‘what took the army so long to produce one?’ on a positive note, it could be received with undertones of ‘Finally! We have a female combatant pilot’. As the saying goes, ‘better late than never’. The first perspective of the … Continue reading Did You Know? The Nigerian Army Got Its First Female Combatant Pilot in 2012
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Did You Know? Half of Nigeria’s Population Live in Urban Areas
April 19, 2022
The world’s population is becoming more urban. The old, rural bastions of culture are being sapped of inhabitants, as young people move to the towns and cities in search of the material promise of the contemporary world, and older custodians of village life pass to the great beyond. Nigeria is undergoing this change as well. … Continue reading Did You Know? Half of Nigeria’s Population Live in Urban Areas
Did You Know? How the name of the State Kaduna came about?
April 19, 2022
Kaduna State is a state in central northern Nigeria. It is both popular and populous; it is also a representative of a montage and a collage; multi-religious, multiethnic etc. kaduna state puts not only the Northern Nigeria on the Map; but Nigeria at large. It has been an academic and intellectual hub for Nigeria; not … Continue reading Did You Know? How the name of the State Kaduna came about?
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Africa’s Biggest Business Fair is 20 days Away?
April 19, 2022
The Date: 26 & 27 April 2019
The Place: Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria
The Opening and closing time: 9am to 7pm
By jeremiah
Agriculture Did You Know? Food
Did You Know? Nigeria is the Largest Producer of Fresh Tomatoes in Sub-Saharan Africa
April 19, 2022
Seasonal foods are foods that are harvested at a particular time of the year. This is usually the time when the produce is the cheapest and the freshest in the market. Now, you may not have considered this but every agricultural produce that we enjoy tells a story of triumph. Indeed, not every seed that … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria is the Largest Producer of Fresh Tomatoes in Sub-Saharan Africa
Did You Know? Calabar is Home to the Only African Airport Named After a Woman
April 19, 2022
For centuries, Calabar has been the window to the world for much of the Eastern end of the Gulf of Guinea. It was once a favorite port of merchandise traders and slave dealers; these days, it’s better known as one of Nigeria’s more peaceful and aesthetically attractive cities, with features just about good enough to … Continue reading Did You Know? Calabar is Home to the Only African Airport Named After a Woman
Did You Know? Olutoyin Olakunri, Nigeria’s First Female Chartered Accountant
April 19, 2022
On Sunday, 3rd June 2018, Nigeria lost one of its longstanding professional heavy weights. Olutoyin Olakunri, an accountant of no small repute, passed on that day. The week after, tributes poured in from across the country’s business community. A queue of eulogies quickly formed in the press, as corporate executives and public office holders spoke … Continue reading Did You Know? Olutoyin Olakunri, Nigeria’s First Female Chartered Accountant
Did You Know? 7 Foods That Are Good For the Teeth
April 19, 2022
Tooth brushing is a bath time ritual for most of us. In health education, we learnt that regular brushing of teeth helps to keep it clean and healthy by getting rid of food particles that cause tooth decay. As good students, we perform this ritual once or twice a day; for most of us, tooth … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Foods That Are Good For the Teeth
Did You Know? How the Naira Got Its Name
April 19, 2022
You probably already know that the naira, Nigeria’s official currency, hasn’t always been the country’s legal tender. And if you’re an older citizen or something of a history aficionado, you’ll be aware that it was preceded by the pound. But how did the naira get its name? And who named it? The answer to this … Continue reading Did You Know? How the Naira Got Its Name
Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra
April 19, 2022
Ndi Anambra are a people with a rich cultural heritage. Marriage is highly regarded in Anambra State for it is the symbolic joining of families in the presence of witnesses. Thus, whenever a traditional wedding invitation is received, people attend to share in the beauty and joy of a new beginning as well as to … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra
