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Connect Nigeria Meets Nehi Igbinijesu, Author of The Code
April 19, 2022
The Code is a debut publication from Patrick Nehi Igbinijesu, a fellow contributor at Connect Nigeria and the writer behind our popular Discover Nigeria series. A must-read for all aspiring and present-day mothers, the book teaches the principles of successful parenting for the girl-child through a heartfelt story featuring strong female characters. We recently got to learn … Continue reading Connect Nigeria Meets Nehi Igbinijesu, Author of The Code
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7 Things I Learnt From Successfully Losing Weight
April 19, 2022
For the first time in my life, I embarked on a weight loss journey and actually recorded success! For many people, this may not be a big deal, but I can never forget the way it felt to finally see 60-something on the scale after seeing 70-something for so long. Here’s what worked for me: … Continue reading 7 Things I Learnt From Successfully Losing Weight
By jehonwa
#NigeriaAt55: Read Buhari’s Independence Day Speech Here!
April 19, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari had this say to fellow countrymen to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence Day: “October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in because it is the day, 55 years ago; we liberated ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and began our long … Continue reading #NigeriaAt55: Read Buhari’s Independence Day Speech Here!
By ify
President Buhari Addresses United Nations General Assembly
April 19, 2022
Last week, we reported Mr. President’s intended visit to New York, United States for the UN 70th General Assembly. Well, not only did our dear President attend the gathering, he also gave a speech on behalf of all Nigerians. In case you missed this presentation by President Buhari, please read it below: Excellencies, ladies and … Continue reading President Buhari Addresses United Nations General Assembly
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Dance for a Cause at the iWOW ABC Zumbathon
April 19, 2022
Looking for what to do this Independence Day? You should have fun dancing at this 4-hour non-stop Zumba workout. In an effort to raise awareness and support for autism and breast cancer awareness, the Inspired Women of Worth (iWOW) invite you to join their fun Zumbathon scheduled to take place on October 1st, 2015 at the Oriental … Continue reading Dance for a Cause at the iWOW ABC Zumbathon
By ify
Hero of the Month: Seyi Oluyole, Executive Director of Nurture My Future
April 19, 2022
The despondent children of Nigeria. They look like us – complete with ten fingers, toes and all – and yet, are deemed by some as lost causes due to their unfortunate circumstances and unsightly appearance. This month’s hero is a young woman in her early twenties and a determined instrument of empowerment for these children. Seyi Oluyole, the Executive Director … Continue reading Hero of the Month: Seyi Oluyole, Executive Director of Nurture My Future
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Attend 3Invest’s Real Estate Unite 2015 for a Chance to Win Land in Lekki
April 19, 2022
If you are an entrepreneur and/or real estate agent or you simply want to know more about the real estate sector in Nigeria, then you should be at the 4th Real Estate UNITE summit that is scheduled to hold on the 29th – 30th of September, 2015 at the Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria as there will … Continue reading Attend 3Invest’s Real Estate Unite 2015 for a Chance to Win Land in Lekki
By ejura
Happy Birthday Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie!
April 19, 2022
Do you know that it was on this day in history that Chimamanda Adichie, award-winning novelist, feminist and speaker was born? Connect Nigeria wishes this phenomenal woman a happy birthday! We’ll celebrate her by reviewing some inspiring statements she has made in her interactions with the world, in her books and in her speeches. … Continue reading Happy Birthday Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie!
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Ndidi Nwuneli: The Biggest Barriers of Success for Female Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
Nigerian female entrepreneurs are vessels of potential, some of whom are yet to let loose what is within and elevate themselves to the next level of success. We see thousands of them start up viable businesses on a regular basis, but unfortunately, some of these enterprises remain in the informal sector of the economy or … Continue reading Ndidi Nwuneli: The Biggest Barriers of Success for Female Entrepreneurs
By ify
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#NascoMoments: 5 Lessons from a Domestic Violence Survivor
April 19, 2022
When Thursday comes around, I find myself looking forward to a brand new episode of #NascoMoments by 7 p.m. on City 105.1 FM. Over the past weeks since the show started, I have learnt a whole lot: why some music artistes make it big and other equally talented ones don’t, and what it takes to … Continue reading #NascoMoments: 5 Lessons from a Domestic Violence Survivor
By jehonwa
Q&A with Pastors Paul & Ifeanyi Adefarasin at HOTR Singles Summit Part 2
April 19, 2022
In case you missed it, read Part 1 here. Q:[There are] Christian women who had sex before they got married but it didn’t affect their marriages. So why do we do have to lose out on good guys all because of sex? Pst. Paul: One of the greatest things that can exist between a … Continue reading Q&A with Pastors Paul & Ifeanyi Adefarasin at HOTR Singles Summit Part 2
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Q&A with Pastors Paul and Ifeanyi Adefarasin at HOTR Singles Summit Part 1
April 19, 2022
Last week Saturday, I got the privilege of sitting in on what was truly a phenomenal event. The House On The Rock Church in Lekki was hosting a singles summit themed Transformational Relationships, and even though it took place on a Saturday morning, the turnout was amazing with over a hundred young people in the room. Everyone was all … Continue reading Q&A with Pastors Paul and Ifeanyi Adefarasin at HOTR Singles Summit Part 1
By ify
Products We Love: Garnier Beauty Balm Crème
April 19, 2022
If you’re a makeup junkie like I am, you know you can hardly ever resist impulse-buying products on sale or just products with great prices. I’m currently holed up in Ctown (somewhere in Francophone West Africa…007 business) and I went to the nearest Pharmacy to restock my wipes and cleansers; that was when I saw … Continue reading Products We Love: Garnier Beauty Balm Crème
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Helpful Tips to Prevent Hair Loss
April 19, 2022
Basically, a strand of hair is a string of protein cells called keratin. The hair you see on your skin is a fuse of dead keratin cells that grow outwardly from the pores of our skins. This outward growth is made possible by the continuous pushing effect of the hair follicles underneath the skin as … Continue reading Helpful Tips to Prevent Hair Loss
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How to Avoid the Risks Associated with Mobile Phones
April 19, 2022
It is common knowledge today that users of cell phones (mobile phones) are at risk of unhealthy disadvantages and this therefore raises the question: how do we manage the risks and keep using our cell phones? First of all, I would like to enlighten some of us who are seeing this for the first time or … Continue reading How to Avoid the Risks Associated with Mobile Phones
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