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Nigerian Female Engineer to Anchor BBC’s Space Programme
April 19, 2022
It was a love of the children’s TV show ‘The Clangers’ that got the new ‘The Sky At Night’ presenter interested in space science. Now Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock – who has faced many adversities in her life – is on a mission to get other women into the field. “I’ve studied and worked in very … Continue reading Nigerian Female Engineer to Anchor BBC’s Space Programme
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Meet the Boss: Funmi Ibiyode, Style Rebirth
April 19, 2022
Not all entrepreneurs quit their jobs to start their businesses. Many experts actually advise straddling both worlds for as long as possible. Funmi Ibiyode, a Technology Consultant by day and chief executive officer of an online lingerie store at night and on weekends, is doing just that. She talks to Connect Nigeria about entrepreneurship and … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Funmi Ibiyode, Style Rebirth
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Handling Rejection
April 19, 2022
By Solomon Tommy I am sincere about getting married this year. As I told a friend, bachelorhood (or at least, the kind that I have practised) is rather too expensive, and the sooner I get settled down, the better for me. I know it’s selfish, and I should also be interested in making the woman … Continue reading Handling Rejection
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Nigerians Share: Top 10 TV Shows in 2013
April 19, 2022
Connect Nigeria asked fifty Nigerians between the ages of 21 and 35 years what their favourite Nigerian television shows were; 12.5 percent said they didn’t watch TV, while the other half told us that even when they do watch, international TV shows on DSTV captures their attention. Seventy-five percent told us that there are some … Continue reading Nigerians Share: Top 10 TV Shows in 2013
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Who to Follow on Twitter: Health and Wellness Tweeters
April 19, 2022
Wondering who to follow on Twitter this weekend? Health is wealth! The way you take care of your body determines how well and how long it will serve you. For medical advice and tips from healthier living enthusiasts, check out the following handles: 1. @naijamedics Bio: 1. For the Nigerian medical community irrespective of specialty, … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Health and Wellness Tweeters
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Ask the Artist: Abeke Makeovers
April 19, 2022
Beautification and bridal make-up is on the rise as a career among young women with entrepreneurial acumen. Though an old art, the business savvy have taken it a notch higher globally. In Nigeria, several brand names abound. Among the highly rated beauty companies, we bring you Abeke Makeovers, a brand created by the delectable Funmilola … Continue reading Ask the Artist: Abeke Makeovers
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Nigerians Share: Top Ten Body Lotions for African Skin
April 19, 2022
African skin is physiologically different from that of other races. For this reason, many Nigerians have found that using just any lotion, or lotions created with Caucasians in mind, often leaves much to be desired. With more and more Nigerians making the decision to stay away from hydroquinone, kojic acid, and other skin bleaching and … Continue reading Nigerians Share: Top Ten Body Lotions for African Skin
By jehonwa
How to Dress for the Workplace
April 19, 2022
Clothing is an essential part of one’s identity, and adding style to it makes one classy and beautiful; the effect is like icing on a lovely cake. Your clothes say a lot about your personality. Every environment and event differs from another, so it takes some effort to determine what is suitable for each occasion. … Continue reading How to Dress for the Workplace
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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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Child Marriage in Nigeria: What is the Way Forward?
April 19, 2022
The nation is caught in the throes of protests and arguments surrounding happenings in the Senate that affect underage married females. Interesting as all the fascinating stories and creative insults being thrown around are, the question to be addressed is, what is the way forward? To find that out, we have to ‘start at the … Continue reading Child Marriage in Nigeria: What is the Way Forward?
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Health Benefits of Groundnut
April 19, 2022
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), which also goes by several other names such as peanuts, earthnuts, monkey nuts, pinders, etc. is actually a legume that grows in the ground. It is a common sight during the rainy season to see little children hawking boiled groundnuts on the streets. A lot of people may be reluctant to buy … Continue reading Health Benefits of Groundnut
Blog of the Week: Beauty in Lagos
April 19, 2022
For any woman who lives in Lagos and loves looking beautiful, award-winning blog, Beauty in Lagos is a real find! Whereas the norm is for women to hide their beauty secrets from others (whom they apparently consider to be the competition), this blogger dedicates quality time and precious energy to making sure that her beloved … Continue reading Blog of the Week: Beauty in Lagos
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Book Review: What No One Tells the Bride
April 19, 2022
What No One Tells the Bride By Marg Stark Hyperion New York, 1998 ISBN 0-7868-8262-X What No One Tells the Bride; surviving the wedding, sex after the honeymoon, second thoughts, wedding cake freezer burn, becoming your mother, screaming about money, screaming about in-laws, maintaining your identity, and being blissfully happy in spite of it all. … Continue reading Book Review: What No One Tells the Bride
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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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Igbo Burials: How Nigeria Will Bid Farewell to Achebe
April 19, 2022
By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Dignitaries from across the world are gathering in Ogidi, in Nigeria’s Anambra state, to witness the interment of renowned author Chinua Achebe on Thursday. Yet after they have paid their last respects, said their final farewells and departed, a vital aspect of Mr Achebe’s burial will still be pending. According to Igbo … Continue reading Igbo Burials: How Nigeria Will Bid Farewell to Achebe
