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Community-Based Treatment for Malnutrition Earns Praise in Northern Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s rates of childhood stunting and wasting are among the highest in the world, particularly in the north, where the country reaches into the Sahel region. In many cases these conditions can be life threatening if not treated properly. In 2009, in collaboration with the Nigerian Government, UNICEF started a pilot project based on research … Continue reading Community-Based Treatment for Malnutrition Earns Praise in Northern Nigeria
6 Tips for Surviving a Long Distance Relationship
April 19, 2022
The challenges facing people engaged in a long-distance relationship are unique. Traditionally, long distance relationships have been unlikely to last beyond the span of 2 – 8 months, but in the age of the internet and mobile phones they have a greater chance than ever of being successful. Don’t go into a long-distance relationship except … Continue reading 6 Tips for Surviving a Long Distance Relationship
By kobe
D’banj Is Hennessy Artistry 2013 Headliner!
April 19, 2022
G.O.O.D Music recording artiste Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo a.k.a Dbanj has been announced as the headliner for Hennessy Artistry 2013. Hennessy Artistry is a worldwide musical platform organized by Hennessy to celebrate the vibrant multiculturalism of different genres. Previous editions have been headlined by top industry acts like Ice Prince, MI, Naeto C, Eldee, Banky W … Continue reading D’banj Is Hennessy Artistry 2013 Headliner!
By adaarinze
Integrating Services to Scale-up Birth Registration in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Rose Wisdom rocks her baby girl back and forth. Mami is only two weeks old and appears uncomfortable with the heat and the bustle around her at the Hope for the Village Child Foundation Centre in Chikun, on the outskirts of Kaduna in Northern Nigeria. After having her newborn daughter registered, Ms. Wisdom is waiting … Continue reading Integrating Services to Scale-up Birth Registration in Nigeria
How Did You Get So Stupid? 5 Everyday Causes
April 19, 2022
If you clicked on this article then congratulations to you. You have identified a problem in your life and you are making steps to rectify it. You have searched for your car keys everywhere and found it in the fridge; you have dropped your phone in water and tried to microwave it dry. You have … Continue reading How Did You Get So Stupid? 5 Everyday Causes
By adaarinze
MTN Nigeria Launches Data Bundle for Eskimi Users
April 19, 2022
MTN has launched a special data bundle for Eskimi users across the country. Eskimi is a social network with more than 6 million active users, MTN subscribers can order Eskimi bundle by sending SMS ESKW for a weekly plan or ESKM for a monthly data bundle to the short code 131. The bundle can also … Continue reading MTN Nigeria Launches Data Bundle for Eskimi Users
Nigeria Maps Out New Intervention Plan on Malaria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is drafting a new intervention plan on malaria in order to boost the anti-malaria programme, according to Health Minister Onyebuchi Chukwu. Speaking at a briefing on the sidelines of the Executive Council meeting in Abuja, in preparation for this week’s African Union (AU) Summit on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the minister said he would present the … Continue reading Nigeria Maps Out New Intervention Plan on Malaria
Chinese Sinosteel Eyes $6bn Nigeria Deal
April 19, 2022
Chinese state-owned metals trader Sinosteel was in talks to take over a state-owned steel mill in Nigeria and expand its capacity to 5.6 million tons from 1.3 million, Nigeria’s mining minister said yesterday during a visit to Beijing. The steel mill sale and upgrade would mean investment into Nigeria of about $6 billion (R60.1bn), Minister … Continue reading Chinese Sinosteel Eyes $6bn Nigeria Deal
16 Year Old Nigerian Girl Produces Beats For Jay-Z’s New Album
April 19, 2022
A Canadian-Nigerian girl aged 16 has been credited with producing the beat for one of the songs in rapper Jay-Z’s new album, Magna Carta Holy Grail. Her name is Ebony Oshunrinde and her name is listed on the album for producing the beats of Crown. “It’s a really good feeling. I want to show young … Continue reading 16 Year Old Nigerian Girl Produces Beats For Jay-Z’s New Album
By adaarinze
Quicksand: Which Way Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
It seemed so wrong what was just witnessed. It was a blatant mockery of the whole system, pure and simple. It seemed so wrong the way they carried on like they were debating over a football match in the confines of their homes or over a few green bottles. It seemed wrong to me … Continue reading Quicksand: Which Way Nigeria?
Zinox To Supply INEC With 17,000 Card Readers
April 19, 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will be supplied with 17,000 customised and configured smart card readers by Zinox Technologies, to authenticate voters registration cards during elections. This week, the Federal Government approved the sum of N459 million, for the cards, with each going for N27,000. According to the Minister for Information, Laraban Maku, “The … Continue reading Zinox To Supply INEC With 17,000 Card Readers
Who to Follow on Twitter: Ebony Life Tweeps
April 19, 2022
Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? It was with great excitement that Nigerians welcomed Ebony Life TV, which launched this week on DSTV Channel 165. We’re already being treated to loads of entertainment and inspiration by the Ebony Life team, and we expect no less from their tweets. Follow: 1. @Ebuka Bio: … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Ebony Life Tweeps
By jehonwa
Mo Abudu: Giving Africa a Voice
April 19, 2022
Africa, tell me Africa, is this you, this back that is bent, this back that breaks under the weight of humiliation… but a grave voice answers me; impetuous child, that tree, young and strong, that tree over there splendidly alone amidst white and faded flowers, that is your Africa springing up anew… ~ David Diop, … Continue reading Mo Abudu: Giving Africa a Voice
By jehonwa
What Businesses Should Know About The Project Management Triangle
April 19, 2022
This is a the second part of our Project management series. If you missed the first edition you can read it here. In the first edition, I tried to explain who a project manager is. So, you may have to read it first before you continue with this piece. One key concern for anyone who … Continue reading What Businesses Should Know About The Project Management Triangle
10 Commandments For Small and Medium Enterprises
April 19, 2022
I once listened to Cosmas Maduka share the story of how he started his business from N200. Yes, you read it well. The business – Coscharis Group – that he started with N200 some years ago is now worth multi-billion naira today. The subsidiaries of Coscharis Group include Coscharis Motors (the sole distributor of BMW … Continue reading 10 Commandments For Small and Medium Enterprises
