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Africa’s Oldest Boat Discovered in Yobe
April 19, 2022
The Dufuna Canoe is the oldest boat in Nigeria and Africa at large. This boat, over 8,000 years old, was discovered by a Fulani Herdsman, Mallam Yau, in 1987, when he was digging a well. It was excavated at Dufuna, a village along the Komodugu Gana River in Fune Local Government Area, Yobe State. The … Continue reading Africa’s Oldest Boat Discovered in Yobe
Throwback: Nigeria At The Commonwealth Games
April 19, 2022
Nigeria made her debut appearance in a first ever international competition while still a colonial list territory at the 1950 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand. At the time, the games were referred to as the British Empire Games. Since 1950, Nigeria has been at thirteen Common Wealth competitions and have received a total of … Continue reading Throwback: Nigeria At The Commonwealth Games
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Sports Gist on Social Media: Blessing Okagbare Breaks 22-Year Old Record
April 19, 2022
Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor was the first to cross the finish line in the 200m event at the Wes Kittley Invitational at the Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas, USA as she crumbled a 22-year-old record set by Mary Onyali in Switzerland. Blessing is overjoyed and thankful for a career that has faced challenges, yet she’s made so … Continue reading Sports Gist on Social Media: Blessing Okagbare Breaks 22-Year Old Record
By achem
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Everyday Heroes: Meet Bayode Treasures Olawunmi, The “Longest Marathon Read Aloud” Record Breaker
April 19, 2022
Heroes should be celebrated while they are alive. Many times, people do things in passing and just about no one seems to notice the accomplishments of these people. An African adage says, “When one’s child is good, it is only imperative for one to say so.” This is what we seek to do at Connect … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Meet Bayode Treasures Olawunmi, The “Longest Marathon Read Aloud” Record Breaker
From Aba, Nigeria to Founding a Tech Company in the USA: Meet Favour, Founder of Favcode54.org
April 19, 2022
What are the odds that a 21-year-old Nigerian who grew up in Aba in Abia state, Nigeria, where electricity hardly lasts a straight 24 hours and mobile network is as unstable as the price of fuel, would one day found a Startup that would empower Nigerian youths like him with tech skills that would make … Continue reading From Aba, Nigeria to Founding a Tech Company in the USA: Meet Favour, Founder of Favcode54.org
Nigerian Still in the Race To Break World Record For “The Longest Reading Marathon”
April 19, 2022
Record setters are phenomenal and are fast gaining recognition in Nigeria. One of such people attempting to set a new record in the Guinness Book of World Record is Olubayode Treasures-Olawunmi who strives to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Read Aloud Marathon. He has so far continued in this feat. One would have … Continue reading Nigerian Still in the Race To Break World Record For “The Longest Reading Marathon”
By adepeju
10 Things Every Fitness Buff Knows
April 19, 2022
When it comes to staying fit and healthy, nobody is born with special abilities. Every one of us can take care of our bodies; it just requires knowledge. What you know makes a huge difference in life, and it’s the same with fitness and wellness. Here are a few things a true fitness buff knows … Continue reading 10 Things Every Fitness Buff Knows
By jehonwa
Fela Durotoye To Run For Presidency in 2019
April 19, 2022
Motivational speaker and Presidential aspirant, Fela Durotoye has officially declared the political party he would be joining. He stated that the Alliance For A New Nigeria (ANN) is the platform with which he hopes to realise his ambition of transforming the country. Here is his declaration: “As you may already know, over the last 13 … Continue reading Fela Durotoye To Run For Presidency in 2019
By adepeju
6 Players That Could Make A Super Eagles Comeback For The World Cup
April 19, 2022
The 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP in Russia is just six months away, and preparations are already underway for the tournament. With upcoming international friendlies and training sessions, the Super Eagles have got to be on top of their game if they want to pull through the group stage of the world cup into the round of … Continue reading 6 Players That Could Make A Super Eagles Comeback For The World Cup
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Connect Nigeria 2017 Trends
April 19, 2022
Here’s a Summary of Our Year with You… We helped you join the first exclusive online church service… http://www.connectnigeria.com/articles/2017/06/how-to-join-the-hallelujah-challenge/ Again… http://www.connectnigeria.com/articles/2017/10/hallelujah-challenge-back/ We told you the easiest way to get a loan… http://www.connectnigeria.com/articles/2017/06/get-a-quick-loan-without-collateral/ Two ways actually… http://www.connectnigeria.com/articles/2017/08/fg-disburse-n5billion-loan-local-miners/ We narrowed down the search for you… http://www.connectnigeria.com/articles/2017/07/affordable-smartphones/ And made TECH shopping easier http://www.connectnigeria.com/articles/2017/05/5-best-smartphones-longest-battery-life/ We inspired you through other … Continue reading Connect Nigeria 2017 Trends
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#YouTubeRewind: Check Out Most Watched YouTube Videos in 2017
April 19, 2022
At the end of every year, YouTube releases a mash-up video that captures the year’s favourite YouTube moments, including a list of viral videos, events, memes, and music for the year. The video also features popular YouTubers and content creators, and celebrities. The first #YouTubeRewind episode was uploaded in 2010 and was tagged “2010 YouTube … Continue reading #YouTubeRewind: Check Out Most Watched YouTube Videos in 2017
Nigeria Travel Week Targets 40 million Domestic Travelers in 5 years
April 19, 2022
Nigerian tourism is set to turn the bend as the organizers of Nigeria Travel Week unveil an exciting annual tourism event to debut in November 2017. Speaking about the new tourism project, the Managing Director of Avantgarde Tours Limited, Efetobo Awhana, who is also the CEO of Nigeria Travel Week, disclosed that it is geared … Continue reading Nigeria Travel Week Targets 40 million Domestic Travelers in 5 years
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Solving Nigeria’s Talent Gap Crisis: UnoCasa Launches Future Business Leaders Programme (FBLP)
April 19, 2022
UnoCasa, a leading Lagos based Human Resources firm, has launched a competitive placement programme, Future Business Leaders Programme, FBLP, to support enterprise in meeting their growth through fulfilling their talent strategy. FBLP pre-selects, skills and matches high performing undergraduate talent with enterprise year on year in a progressive programme that provides exposure, learning, internships and … Continue reading Solving Nigeria’s Talent Gap Crisis: UnoCasa Launches Future Business Leaders Programme (FBLP)
On Reviving Cocoa Production in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
After the production of PMS, cocoa production is imminent and important to Nigeria’s economy. Cocoa has remained over the years, a valuable crop and major foreign exchange earner among other agricultural commodity exports of the Nigerian economy. You cannot ignore cocoa while talking about our history as a nation. This is speaking in terms of … Continue reading On Reviving Cocoa Production in Nigeria
By adepeju
Presidential Speech, Democracy Day 2017 (Full Text)
April 19, 2022
Dear Nigerians, I bring you good wishes from President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who as we all know is away from the country on medical vacation. Today marks the second anniversary of our assumption of office. We must thank the Almighty God not only for preserving our lives to celebrate this second anniversary, but for giving … Continue reading Presidential Speech, Democracy Day 2017 (Full Text)
