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Read Full Text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Live TV Address
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan addressed Nigerians on national TV late on Wednesday night, February 26th 2014. The address centered on Nigeria’s Centenary celebration. The President also spoke a little about the current security situation in North East Nigeria. Read the full text below. National Broadcast by His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, on the Occasion of … Continue reading Read Full Text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Live TV Address
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Letter from Africa: The Power of a Name
April 19, 2022
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Following their recent walloping by Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the African Nations Championship, the South African national football team is once again considering changing its name from Bafana Bafana, which means “the lads”. They reckon that the name may have something to do with their fortunes, that it is time their … Continue reading Letter from Africa: The Power of a Name
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7 Reasons Why We Love Joke Silva
April 19, 2022
Fifty-one years and still exuding great magnetic quality and radiant beauty, Joke Silva is a notable icon of the Nigerian movie industry. A mother, an actress/director, a wife and partner to her husband at the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts and the pioneer managing director of Malete Film Village set up by the Kwara State University, … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why We Love Joke Silva
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5 Things to Know Today – Thursday
April 19, 2022
1. GenVoices Gets Endorsement from the UN Generational Voices, the movement that was established to channel the energies of Nigerian youths towards nation-building, has received recognition from the United Nations. “I received with considerable excitement the news that a large group of young Nigerians under the movement called GenVoices have come together to inspire hope in … Continue reading 5 Things to Know Today – Thursday
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100 Years and 100 Interesting Facts About Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Peregrino Brimah 1. Nigeria, with a 2013 estimated population of 174,507,539 is the most populous Black nation and the 7th most populated nation in the entire world, trailing after—from least to most—Pakistan, Brazil, Indonesia, USA, India and China (1.3bn). 2. Nigerians are 1/5th the total population of Black Africa. 3. Nigeria, with 521 languages … Continue reading 100 Years and 100 Interesting Facts About Nigeria
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2013 In Review
April 19, 2022
Hmm! It’s the very final week of this remarkable year 2013. Thankfully it wasn’t a year of several national disasters. There weren’t high casualty plane crashes or widespread flooding for which we remember 2012. Generally, the year was indeed a good year. And as we round up the year 2013, here are a few high … Continue reading 2013 In Review
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How Nigeria Averted Food Crisis – Minister of Agriculture
April 19, 2022
By Michael Abimboye Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Akinwumi Adesina, has revealed that despite the heavy flood that affected farmlands in some parts of the country a year ago, the country has avoided a food crisis and has opened new opportunities to Nigerian farmers. The minister’s disclosure also noted that over 267,000 ha of rice land … Continue reading How Nigeria Averted Food Crisis – Minister of Agriculture
FG Enters Partnership with France to Develop SMEs In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the French Government to facilitate the growth and development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Bature Masari, Director-General of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), and Viginie Poncet, head of the Banque Publique d’Investisement (BPI France), signed on behalf of the Nigerian … Continue reading FG Enters Partnership with France to Develop SMEs In Nigeria
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Who to Follow on Twitter: Social Commentators
April 19, 2022
Wondering who to follow on Twitter this weekend? The more you know about the society, the better a citizen of the world you will be. For engaging discourse that will go a long way in increasing your social awareness, the following accounts are recommended: @obyezeks Bio: A fiercely passionate believer in the public good of … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Social Commentators
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Oliseh vs Keshi: Who is Right?
April 19, 2022
It has been “royal rumble” of words between Sunday Oliseh and Super Eagles chief coach Steven Okechukwu Keshi over the former’s criticism of the amount of home-based players who were paraded at the last FIFA Confederation’s Cup Tournament held in Brazil. Oliseh had criticised Keshi for taking as much as eight home-based players to the … Continue reading Oliseh vs Keshi: Who is Right?
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Who to Follow on Twitter: The Novelists Who Tweet
April 19, 2022
Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? If you enjoy Nigerian novels, you’ll be delighted to know you can reach out to and stay in touch with some of your favourite authors long after you’ve finished reading their novels, and even get to know them better! Follow; 1. @lolashoneyin Bio: Writer. Director of … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: The Novelists Who Tweet
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Jumia Nigeria Brings Fashion Show, Reinvent, To Instagram
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s biggest online retailer, www.jumia.com.ng is set to dazzle Nigerian fashionistas with the country’s first ever Instagram Fashion show tagged “Reinvent” scheduled to hold at 4pm on Friday, 14th June, 2013 on their newly launched Instagram account, www.instagram.com/jumiafashion During the Reinvent fashion show, Jumia Nigeria will be showcasing its topmost fashion brands and outfits ranging from … Continue reading Jumia Nigeria Brings Fashion Show, Reinvent, To Instagram
Heritage Bank Introduces Zero CoT Charge
April 19, 2022
New regional bank, Heritage Bank, licensed to operate in South-West and South-South Nigeria, has introduced zero Commission on Turnover (CoT) charge, and plans to open ‘Experience Centers’ in Abuja and Port Harcourt, to add to the branches already operating in Lagos and Ibadan. The commercial bank, looking to compete with existing national banks, is introducing … Continue reading Heritage Bank Introduces Zero CoT Charge
Destination Cross River Unveils Inaugural Calabar Jazz Festival
April 19, 2022
Destination Cross River, Nigeria’s strongest tourist brand, has unveiled the programme of events for the inaugural Calabar International Jazz Festival. This jazz festival, holding from 29-31 March 2012, is the first of a new series of events designed to introduce a new dimension to the Calabar Festival experience in 2013. The emergence of the Calabar International Jazz … Continue reading Destination Cross River Unveils Inaugural Calabar Jazz Festival
Losing the Blame Game
April 19, 2022
By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Last January, thousands of Nigerians stormed the streets to oppose an insensitive government policy that suddenly hiked the pump price of petrol by over 100 percent, in a country where 99 percent of the population lives on less than $2 a day. Victory was soon declared by the historic ‘Occupy Nigeria’ … Continue reading Losing the Blame Game
