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How You Can Incorporate Tourism Into Your 2019
April 19, 2022
It’s a new year and for those who didn’t plan in December 2018, January is as good as any time to plan for 2019. Just like any goal, travelling for tours requires proper planning. Someone said the best time to plan for your next tour is while you are on your present tour. But since … Continue reading How You Can Incorporate Tourism Into Your 2019
By ann
Tour Deals for 2019
April 19, 2022
Editor’s note/disclaimer: Happy New Year folks! Welcome to 2019, a clean slate to create memories that will last a lifetime for your travel diaries. The best way to ensure you travel this year is to plan in advance and there are a few tour operators who have made that easy for you. Some have quarterly … Continue reading Tour Deals for 2019
By ann
Year In Review: Nigeria In 2018 On Connect Nigeria
April 19, 2022
People Joe Blankson put the lives of 25 boat passengers before his own in a rescue mission that cost him his life on Thursday June 28, 2018. https://connectnigeria.com/articles/2018/08/everyday-heroes-blankson-dies-after-rescuing-13-drowning-boat-passengers/ Nigerian kids dance group, Ikorodu Dream Catchers, got a surprise Easter visit from super model, Naomi Campbell. https://connectnigeria.com/articles/2018/04/ikorodu-dream-catchers-get-easter-visit-naomi-campbell/ A year long protest against the inhumane … Continue reading Year In Review: Nigeria In 2018 On Connect Nigeria
By achem
The Agbekoya Revolt of 1968/69
April 19, 2022
Between 1968 and 1969, while the civil war was ongoing in Eastern Nigeria between Biafran Forces and the Nigerian Armed Forces, an uprising led by Agbekoya farmers exploded into a full-blown revolt which had been brewing since the early ’60s in most Western Region communities. Agbekoya is literally a coinage from Yoruba meaning “farmers who … Continue reading The Agbekoya Revolt of 1968/69
By adedoyin
Nigerian Stars Dazzle At The Global Citizen Festival
April 19, 2022
The Global Citizen Festival held on Sunday night, 2nd December 2018 at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa with performances from Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, D’banj and Femi Kuti alongside Jay Z, Beyonce, Usher and Ed Sheeran. Nigeria’s Starboy, Wizkid, was one of the artists who kicked off the event, performing his legendary hit song ‘Ojuelegba’, … Continue reading Nigerian Stars Dazzle At The Global Citizen Festival
Connect Nigeria’s Highlights of 2018
April 19, 2022
2018 has been such an impactful year full of surprises: tech companies flourished, Nigerians received global awards across diverse platforms, the Super Eagles almost pulled a FIFA World Cup miracle, and in this same year, Connect Nigeria celebrated Top 100 Emerging SMEs in Nigeria. The year is fast coming to an end, and as we … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Highlights of 2018
By achem
Tribes in Nigeria: The Jenjo Tribe
April 19, 2022
In the far North Eastern Region of Nigeria, lies the Jenjo people (also spelt as Janjo). The Jenjo tribe is also known and referred to as the Dza people, or alternatively called Jen. They are predominantly found in Taraba state of Nigeria. Because Taraba state is referred to as ‘Nature’s gift to the nation’,[1] it … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Jenjo Tribe
By jeremiah
Did You Know? The River Niger Is West Africa’s Longest and Largest River
April 19, 2022
The features of the map of Nigeria are quite remarkable. One of these is the notable presence of two major water bodies, River Niger and River Benue; of which the former-River Niger-serves as the source of the name of the country, Nigeria. The Niger River: The Longest and Largest River in West Africa The Niger … Continue reading Did You Know? The River Niger Is West Africa’s Longest and Largest River
By jeremiah
Food Recipe: Nkwobi
April 19, 2022
Nkwobi is a spicy mouthwatering dish from the South Eastern part of Nigeria made with cow meat, precisely the foot. It is an exotic delicacy on most menus in food joints, restaurants and bars, and is relished as an appetizer or main dish. Commercially, potash is used to prepare it, but you can substitute it … Continue reading Food Recipe: Nkwobi
By chinwe
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Banga Soup (Oghwo Amiedi)
April 19, 2022
Sometimes, you cannot help but wonder the ingenuity that backed up the early food discoverers who found out how to blend unrelated food items to give wholesome meals that soothe the palate. The South-South part of Nigeria is amazingly blessed with several exotic native delicacies. Top on the chart and also common to the East … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Banga Soup (Oghwo Amiedi)
By chinwe
Did You Know? Asisat Oshoala Dropped Out of School To Pursue A Career In Football
April 19, 2022
Asisat Lamina Oshoala is a Nigerian professional footballer on the books for Chinese side, Dalian Quanjian FC in the Chinese Women’s Super League. The forward was born on October 9, 1994 in Ikorodu, Lagos, where she picked up her love for football while watching Liverpool men’s team on television as a chid. Asisat was born … Continue reading Did You Know? Asisat Oshoala Dropped Out of School To Pursue A Career In Football
By achem
Nigeria’s Five Biggest Shopping Malls
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has embraced the new age of consumerism with glee and not a little extravagance. Although much of the country’s population remains unable to draw big brand wears and expensive wines off the shelves of our new posh stores, we’re happy to drive our grocery-laden carts around the malls. In cities all over Nigeria, people … Continue reading Nigeria’s Five Biggest Shopping Malls
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Aju Mbaise
April 19, 2022
The east is blessed with several varieties of natural herbs with enormous benefits and uses. One amongst many is the “blessed traditional wrap” known as Aju Mbaise. Aju Mbaise has its origin from Mbaise, a large community in Imo State in the eastern part of Nigeria from where it got its name. It is a … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Aju Mbaise
By chinwe
Men You Should Know: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
April 19, 2022
The date? 4th November, 1933. The place? Zungeru, Niger state, Nigeria. The man? Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu: Military Officer, Nigerian Politician, Biafran icon, Ikemba! While the highlight of many greats is a rise from grass to grace,Ikemba was born in the glory of wealth and affluence, abundance of supply, with his hands in milk and teeth … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
By jeremiah
The 5 Easiest States to Start a Business In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The World Bank recently released its sub-regional ease of doing business report for Nigeria. The document is a series of extensive notes on the progress (or lack of progress) made by various states in the country toward creating a conducive environment for businesses to set up and thrive. As expected, the report comes packed full … Continue reading The 5 Easiest States to Start a Business In Nigeria
