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FIBA Commends D’Tigers On Early World Cup Qualification
April 19, 2022
Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA), has sent a congratulatory letter to the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) for their early qualification for the 2019 Men’s Cup in China. D’Tigers are the first team in the world to qualify for the tournament following their 9-match winning streak with which they accrued a total of 18 points to … Continue reading FIBA Commends D’Tigers On Early World Cup Qualification
By achem
Teju Cole Joins Harvard University As Gore Vidal Professor of Creative Writing
April 19, 2022
It’s no small tale that Nigerians are doing extraordinary things in the diaspora, and these many achievements cus across different fields; entertainment, medicine, technology, academics, you name it. One of such many Nigerians is writer and academic, Teju Cole, who just recently joined Harvard University’s Department of English as the Gore Vidal Professor of the … Continue reading Teju Cole Joins Harvard University As Gore Vidal Professor of Creative Writing
By achem
The PACT – Charting a New Wave in Nigerian Politics
April 19, 2022
The media went agog when news of a consensus candidate who will fly the standard of the PACT (Presidential Aspirants Coming Together) alliance was released. Fela Durotoye had emerged as winner over the likes of Kingsley Moghalu, Yele Sowore and 10 others who had earlier signed a Memorandum of Understanding to come together and present … Continue reading The PACT – Charting a New Wave in Nigerian Politics
By adedoyin
Golden Moments in Sports: 1980 AFCON Home Win
April 19, 2022
Let’s take a quick thrilling trip back to AFCON 1980. This was a time when Nigeria’s senior men’s football team were as determined as a lion fighting for his pride. The Green Eagles More than just a team of not-so-young men fighting for a place in football history books. They were brothers-in-arms, playing like their … Continue reading Golden Moments in Sports: 1980 AFCON Home Win
By achem
All You Need To Know About Renewing Your Passport
April 19, 2022
Last week, there was Breaking News that got Nigerian Travellers excited. It was the increase in the validity of the Standard Passport to 10 years. Before we had to renew our passport every five years but going forward that hassle is gone. We are all stoked about it because with the falling value of the … Continue reading All You Need To Know About Renewing Your Passport
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Did You Know? Nigeria’s Groundnut Pyramids
April 19, 2022
Groundnut pyramids have become a symbol of national nostalgia for Nigerians. They get mentioned in laments and rants critical of the country’s economic state, and are referred to in school history classes and in discussions by older citizens who remember the “good old days” when things worked as they should. But there was a time … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Groundnut Pyramids
Top 10 Tourist Destinations In North-Central Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The North-Central region of Nigeria is also known as the Middle Belt. The states that make up this region are FCT (Abuja), Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, and Plateau. These days, tourists are hereby advised to seek clearance from Nigeria security agents before embarking on a tour in this region. If you are going with … Continue reading Top 10 Tourist Destinations In North-Central Nigeria
By ann
Ofu Obekpa’s “Klippers” to Premier in Nigeria August 10th
April 19, 2022
The action movie, Klippers, will be hitting the cinemas in Nigeria on the 10th of August 2018. It was written and directed by Maiduguri-born actor and writer, Ofu Obekpa. He acted the king’s guard in Black Panther and has also featured in American Made and Captain America: Civil War. This new action thriller bears testimony to his passion for … Continue reading Ofu Obekpa’s “Klippers” to Premier in Nigeria August 10th
Did You Know: Cricket Is As Old As Football in Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two opposing teams of eleven players each on a cricket field, at the centre of the field sits a 20-metre rectangular strip with a target at each end called the wicket (a set of three wooden stumps upon which two bails sit). The first ever international cricket game … Continue reading Did You Know: Cricket Is As Old As Football in Nigeria?
By achem
Did You Know? Nigeria’s SecureID Is West Africa’s First Smart Card Producing Company
April 19, 2022
Somewhere in Lagos’ district of Isolo, there’s a manufacturing facility with machines spewing out thousands of smart cards every working day. It might be considered just another one of hundreds of industrial scale production lines scattered across Nigeria’s commercial capital; but it isn’t. SecureID That’s because it’s owned by SecureID, West Africa’s first smart card … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s SecureID Is West Africa’s First Smart Card Producing Company
ADDRESS BY INEC CHAIRMAN, PROFESSOR MAHMOOD YAKUBU, AT A MEETING WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON PREPARATION FOR THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS
April 19, 2022
The president of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Members of the LCCI National and Resident Electoral Commissioners of INEC Esteemed invited guests Ladies and Gentlemen I want to thank the president and members of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LLCI) for this meeting which is the first of its … Continue reading ADDRESS BY INEC CHAIRMAN, PROFESSOR MAHMOOD YAKUBU, AT A MEETING WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON PREPARATION FOR THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS
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Top 10 Tourist destinations in South-Eastern Nigerian
April 19, 2022
Tourism in Nigeria has never been better. New sites are being discovered and developed. This new development reduces the pressure for Nigerians to travel out of the country for a unique experience. The more we visit our home based destinations, the more money will be injected into the tourism industry, leading to further development. The southeastern states … Continue reading Top 10 Tourist destinations in South-Eastern Nigerian
By ann
Nike to Officially Launch Super Eagles Kit on June 1st
April 19, 2022
June 1, 2018, the day the ‘Nigeria Home Shirt’ will be officially launched to the world at 10:00am GMT+1, in NikeTown, London. The Super Eagles kit stunned Nigerians when it was first unveiled by NIKE in February this year. The colors and patterns all speak the NAIJA spirit, and it’s unsurprising the designers could actually … Continue reading Nike to Officially Launch Super Eagles Kit on June 1st
By achem
5 Interesting Facts About Democracy Day
April 19, 2022
As you probably already know, Democracy Day is an annual celebration in Nigeria which takes place on May 29th. Here are some more facts about the public holiday to add to your bank of knowledge. If you’re new to Nigeria, this is certainly a history lesson you don’t want to miss: 1. The first … Continue reading 5 Interesting Facts About Democracy Day
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Did You Know? Nigeria Is the World’s Biggest Producer of Cassava
April 19, 2022
Cassava is one of Nigeria’s most widely cultivated and consumed crops. The longish tuber has yielded garri, the treasured staple of Southern Nigerian cuisine, and the foundation of our swallow feasts. Our long lasting national attachment to cassava has also generated wealth for many along the value chain that has developed around its production. It’s … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria Is the World’s Biggest Producer of Cassava
