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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
10 Things to Watch Out for When Renting a House!
April 19, 2022
My friends, who I have been waiting on God for, have finally started getting married. Before I got married, it never occurred to me that I could let my husband know I didn’t like our place because it was not close enough to my work place. Not that it was, but that I COULD actually … Continue reading 10 Things to Watch Out for When Renting a House!
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DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Coup Speeches Of General Abacha
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. On 31stDecember 1983, the shrill voice of a relatively unknown army officer was heard over the radio. A Brigadier at his debut, Sani Abacha is reputed in Nigeria’s history with making the most coup speeches on air. Starting at his first in 1983, the untethered caprices of this generalissimo culminated in his … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Coup Speeches Of General Abacha
7 Things You Can Do For Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa. Now that October 1st has come and gone, what is different? What has changed? Green and White DPs, Happy Independence BBM broadcasts and text messages, and then what, business as usual? The first step in reclaiming Nigeria is for us to change our attitudes and consequently our actions, forming new positive habits … Continue reading 7 Things You Can Do For Nigeria
Visafone launches Blackberry Internet Service, first for a CDMA operator in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Few weeks after news emerged of the imminent merger of three CDMA companies in Nigeria, a separate CDMA operator, with large subscriber base, Visafone, announced that it will offer Blackberry Internet Service to its subscribers. This will extend the telecom carriers offering blackberry service to Nigerians, increasing competition and creating new options for dis-satisfied consumers … Continue reading Visafone launches Blackberry Internet Service, first for a CDMA operator in Nigeria
Upcoming Nollywood Sensation: Kiki Omeili and Lekki Wives!
April 19, 2022
By Adaora Ude. You remember the sweet faced sassy Kiki Omeili who played Titi in the much publicized movie Married but Living single alongside Funke Akindele and Benjamin Joseph. Well we’ve got news for you about this not so little lady! Hot on the entertainment scene now and slowly but steadily making her way to … Continue reading Upcoming Nollywood Sensation: Kiki Omeili and Lekki Wives!
President Goodluck Jonathan’s Independence Day Speech [FULL TEXT]
April 19, 2022
Beloved countrymen and women, on this day, fifty-two years ago, our founding fathers brought joy and hope to the hearts of our people when they won independence for our great country. Nigeria made a clean break with more than six decades of colonial rule, and emerged as a truly independent nation. That turning point was … Continue reading President Goodluck Jonathan’s Independence Day Speech [FULL TEXT]
DISCOVER NIGERIA: What Independence Means To Me.
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. At the beginning of the 1950s, agitations had begun to fill the ears of London. England like almost every other European colonialist had suffered the harsh economic impact of two world wars. It was fitting at this time for Europe to shed responsibility for its colonies. West Africa was no different. Ghana’s … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: What Independence Means To Me.
DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Eid El Kabir Of 1985
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. It was Eid El Kabir morning on the 27th August, 1985, when the fearful blare of general purpose machine guns filled the air around Dodan Barracks. A mutiny had been in the offing. Nigeria’s strongman at the time, General Muhammadu Buhari had been ousted in a bloodless palace coup led by Major … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Eid El Kabir Of 1985
A Young Nigerian Man Makes Academic Record at Johns Hopkins University
April 19, 2022
“I learned three things at Air Force (Secondary School) that have served me well in the US. I learned discipline, adaptability and resilience. These attributes helped me a lot…” – Emmanuel Ohuabunwa.
Nigerian King of Goal: Rashidi Yekini, A Tribute
April 19, 2022
By Obi Martins Okafor Not many heroes in Nigerian football can be compared to the legendry striker, Rashidi Yekini. The Ex-striker who stands 6ft 3in tall died on Friday and was laid to rest in Kwara State the next day according to Islamic rite. He started his career at Kaduna United in 1981 before spending … Continue reading Nigerian King of Goal: Rashidi Yekini, A Tribute
The Influencing Goodluck Jonathan According to Time Magazine.
April 19, 2022
By Edward Chizea Nwosisi President Goodluck Jonathan may not be as popular at home as he is in the international community, but popularity which is hard to earn in a nation such as Nigeria, doesn’t necessarily reflect resolve and purpose. President Jonathan through his policies and actions has earned from the international community the reputation … Continue reading The Influencing Goodluck Jonathan According to Time Magazine.
I Am Not Terrified.
April 19, 2022
By Tessa Doghor “I am not terrified” I have to repeat it to myself at least 15 times to even believe it. It sounds good as it rolls off my tongue. The only reason why I am not truly yet terrified is because I live in Lagos Nigeria. Can I honestly say ‘I am not … Continue reading I Am Not Terrified.
