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Nigeria To Face Ukraine In An International Friendly
April 19, 2022
After a decent outing at the recently concluded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt – which saw them take home the bronze medal – the Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to action cum September 10, 2019 in an international friendly against Ukraine, which will hold in the Eastern European nation’s capital, Kiev. The … Continue reading Nigeria To Face Ukraine In An International Friendly
By ugo-chinedu
A German Agency Wants to Develop 5,000 Leather and Garment Businesses in Aba
April 19, 2022
The German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) says it plans to boost the production and trading capacities of about 5,000 leather and garment businesses in Aba in the coming months. The organization intends the program to be part of a countrywide effort, which should help improve several industrial value chains in locations across Nigeria. Yakubu … Continue reading A German Agency Wants to Develop 5,000 Leather and Garment Businesses in Aba
Throwback Thursday: Chief Emeka Morocco, King of Ekpili Music
April 19, 2022
Highlife is one of the most popular genres of music in Nigeria. Early highlife performers in the commercial western states of Nigeria enjoyed the benefits of living in urban, central hubs of art and entertainment. The frenzy of excited fans and the curiosity of foreigners guaranteed that men like Fela Kuti and Sunny Okposo became … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Chief Emeka Morocco, King of Ekpili Music
Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: The Dammam Miracle
April 19, 2022
The Dammam Miracle, also popular to many as the Miracle of Dammam, is the title tagged the outcome of the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship quarter-final football match between Nigeria and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) which was played on February 25, 1989. The tournament which was hosted in Saudi Arabia and … Continue reading Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: The Dammam Miracle
By ugo-chinedu
Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Esan People
April 19, 2022
A people whose language ‘Esan’ is also recognized in the Census of the United Kingdom. The Esan people (Esan: Ẹ̀bhò Ẹ̀sán) is one of the ethnic group in the south-south region of Nigeria; and they speak the Esan language-an Edoid language related to Edo, Urhobo, Owan language, Isoko, and Etsako. The language is considered of … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Esan People
By jeremiah
3 Things To Do In Abia State
April 19, 2022
Now that we know all the fun places to visit in Abia state, here are three major things every tourist must do there: 1. Go on a City Tour A city tour involves driving around a town and some places have a lot of landmarks to see. For instance, if you visit Aba, you can have … Continue reading 3 Things To Do In Abia State
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Crazy About The South East: Tourist Spots In Abia State
April 19, 2022
We rarely consider the South-Eastern states of Nigeria as Tourism hot spots. To change this narrative, here are some places you can go to to create great memories in Abia State: Umuahia Town The capital city of Abia is a treasure trove of tourist attractions. E.g. the National Gallery of Art – for showcasing artworks … Continue reading Crazy About The South East: Tourist Spots In Abia State
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Did You Know? Okwei of Osomari, the Merchant Queen of Pre-Independence Nigeria
April 19, 2022
How do you picture the role of women in early colonial Nigeria? The easy answer would be to regurgitate the well-worn lines about patriarchal societies, in which prideful men sprawled out in comfy sofas shouted controlling orders to the other half of the population. Wives, mothers, and daughters deprived of economic and social freedoms had … Continue reading Did You Know? Okwei of Osomari, the Merchant Queen of Pre-Independence Nigeria
Google Doodle Commemorates Late Nigerian Writer Buchi Emecheta
April 19, 2022
In a world filled with diverse talents, few individuals work to the level of their legacy outliving them. Nigerian writers have in the past exhibited and still show how powerful the pen can be used in changing the world. Even in their grave, these authors still exist among us through outstanding books they wrote during … Continue reading Google Doodle Commemorates Late Nigerian Writer Buchi Emecheta
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Top 10 Cities Recommended For Tourism By Nigerians
April 19, 2022
Every time you hear of tourism in Nigeria, it seems its centred on Lagos. So we took a survey to hear people’s opinions of the other states tourists can have fun besides Lagos. Below are the top 10 cities, other than Lagos, recommended by Nigerians for a great tourist experience (arranged in no particular order): … Continue reading Top 10 Cities Recommended For Tourism By Nigerians
By ann
Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Longuda People
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is well blessed in a lot of ways, especially with the so much prevalent diversities of all sorts of things and aspects. One such notable aspects are the diverse ethnic groups found in the country, more so, the northern part of Nigeria. One of the numerous tribes found in the northern or northeastern part … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Longuda People
By jeremiah
Women You Should Know- Margaret Ekpo
April 19, 2022
Margaret Ekpo, a pioneer female politician, a women’s rights activist and a social mobiliser; that’s an introduction to the woman, more so, at its basest. Born on the 27th July 27, 1914, Ekpo was born in Creek Town, Cross River State, to the family of Okoroafor Obiasulor. Early life and Education Margaret was a leading … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Margaret Ekpo
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Google is Taking its Digital Skills Program to Manufacturers in Aba
April 19, 2022
Google announced on Wednesday that it will be bringing its Digital Skills program to businesspeople in Aba. The South Eastern city’s commercial sector is being targeted as part of the tech giant’s ongoing effort to raise the IT proficiency of people across the continent. Google’s Head of Brand and Reputation for Sub Saharan Africa, Mojolaoluwa … Continue reading Google is Taking its Digital Skills Program to Manufacturers in Aba
15 Nigerian States Not Mentioned On The British Travel Advisory List
April 19, 2022
Governments issue travel advisory/warnings to their citizens who want to travel to other countries based on several factors like political instability, social unrest, safety or health concerns within the country. Because of the unfortunate issue at Kajuru Castle where a Briton died a few months ago, the British Travel Advisory has listed some states in … Continue reading 15 Nigerian States Not Mentioned On The British Travel Advisory List
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Everyday Heroes- Imrana Alhaji Buba
April 19, 2022
A First Class Graduate of Political Science from the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria for his Bachelors’, and a Masters’ of Science Degree in Africa and International Development, from the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Imrana Alhaji Buba is a very young man from the insurgency burdened, terrorist-ridden, North-eastern part of Nigeria. But unlike many young … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Imrana Alhaji Buba
By jeremiah
