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Nigerians in History – Ras Kimono
April 19, 2022
Ras Kimono was born on the 9th of May in the year 1958. The African music legend was a Nigerian reggae artist whose debut album Under Pressure, led by the single “Rum-Bar Stylée”, was a big hit in the Nigerian music scene in 1989. Before he released his solo album, he was in a group … Continue reading Nigerians in History – Ras Kimono
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Nigerians In History- Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
April 19, 2022
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, was born on the August 16, 1951, in Katsina, Nigeria. Yar’Adua was born to an elite Fulani family, and his birthplace was an important centre of Islamic learning. Yar’Adua was born into an aristocratic Fulani family in Katsina; his father, a Minister for Lagos during the First Republic, held the chieftaincy title … Continue reading Nigerians In History- Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
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Nigerians In History- Ado Abdullahi Bayero
April 19, 2022
Popularly known as the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Dr. Ado Abdullahi Bayero (CFR, LLD, JP) was born on the 25th of July in the year 1930. He was the Emir of Kano from 1963 to his death in 2014. Bayero was seen as one of Nigeria’s most prominent and revered Muslim leaders who was a … Continue reading Nigerians In History- Ado Abdullahi Bayero
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Nigerians in History: Henry Adefope
April 19, 2022
Henry Edmund Olufemi Adefope was a Nigerian Army Major-General who was born on 15 March 1926 in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria to Alice Adefope and Chief Adefope. He was educated at CMS Grammar School, Lagos and Glasgow University, graduating in General medicine in 1952. He worked as a doctor from 1953 to 1963 and was … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Henry Adefope
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Nigerians in History: Ishaya Shuaibu Audu
April 19, 2022
Ishaya Sha’aibu Audu was born on March 1, 1927, in Anchau, a village near Zaria, Kaduna State, to a father who had converted from Islam to Christianity. That categorized Audu in the group often referred to as ‘Hausa Christian’. The summarization of the man could be in the words; doctor, professor, pastor, philanthropist and politician. … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Ishaya Shuaibu Audu
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Nigerians in History: Fatai ‘Rolling Dollar’ Olagunjo
April 19, 2022
Brief Sketch of a ‘Rolling Dollar’ The name, ‘Rolling Dollar’ is Epic; the Man, Fatai was a genius. Any list of Nigeria’s musical legends must have the name. Let us scratch that and put an emphasis on ‘must’ contain the name, Fatai ‘Rolling Dollar’ Olagunjo. It is like saying that one cannot completely list out … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Fatai ‘Rolling Dollar’ Olagunjo
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Nigerians in History – Nnamdi Azikiwe
April 19, 2022
Considered a driving force behind the nation’s independence, and a man who came to be known as one of the “fathers of Nigerian Nationalism”. Nnamdi Azikiwe, was born on the 16th of November 1904 to the Azikiwes. His first name means “my father is alive” in the Igbo language. Though born to Igbo parents, his … Continue reading Nigerians in History – Nnamdi Azikiwe
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Nigerians in History- Stella Obasanjo
April 19, 2022
Stella Obasanjo, was probably famous primarily for being the first lady of Nigeria, and wife to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. As significant as that position was, however, to confine her fame and impact to just that will be disrespectful and demeaning. In addition to the above, she was a political activist in her own right, supporting … Continue reading Nigerians in History- Stella Obasanjo
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Nigerians in History: Shuaibu Amodu
April 19, 2022
Shuaibu Amodu was born in April, 1958 and hails from Edo state. He was a Nigerian football player and coach who played as a striker during his playing days. Playing and Coaching career As a player, he was a striker, and played for football teams such as Dumez and Niger Tornadoes. His playing career was … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Shuaibu Amodu
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Nigerians In History: Kashim Ibrahim
April 19, 2022
Sir Shettima Kashim Ibrahim! A Northern Founding Father and a National Giant, especially in the colonial days of Nigeria. Born on the 10th of June 1910, Sir Kashim Ibrahim (as he is popularly referred to today) was a Kanuri politician who was head of the Native Administration in Borno and was a minister for Social … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Kashim Ibrahim
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Nigerians In History: Francis Akanu Ibiam
April 19, 2022
He was born on 29th November 1906 in Unwana, a town close to Afikpo in Ebonyi state in Nigeria, to the family of Chief Ibiam Akanu, a well known and highly respected traditional ruler in the village clan of Unwana. He was a year old when his father died. Early Childhood and Education Ibiam was … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Francis Akanu Ibiam
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History Recorded As Eight Nigerians Make NBA Draft
April 19, 2022
History was made in Nigerian basketball on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, after 8 Nigerians made it into the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft for 2020. Wednesday’s outcome is the first time in Nigerian basketball history that up to 8 players with at least one parent of Nigerian origin were drafted into the biggest basketball … Continue reading History Recorded As Eight Nigerians Make NBA Draft
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Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Makes History In Manchester United Debut
April 19, 2022
Ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, on Monday, February 17, 2020, made history as he became the 200th footballer to feature for Manchester United Football Club of England, and the first Nigerian to wear the colour of the Red Devils. Read more about Odion Ighalo The 2019 AFCON highest goal scorer made his debut against West London … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Makes History In Manchester United Debut
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Kelechi Ndukwe Makes History as the First Nigerian to Become US Navy Captain
April 19, 2022
Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian-American naval officer, has become the first Nigerian to reach the rank of Navy captain in the United States, marking a significant milestone in history. Read more about Discover Nigeria Kelechi Ndukwe’s achievement was made public to Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) … Continue reading Kelechi Ndukwe Makes History as the First Nigerian to Become US Navy Captain
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What Type of FinTech Startup Do Nigerians Want?
April 19, 2022
FinTech, or financial technology, has gained significant momentum globally and is also gaining traction in Nigeria. With a large population and a growing economy, Nigeria presents a ripe market for FinTech startups. However, understanding the specific types of FinTech startups that Nigerians want and how to go about creating them requires careful consideration of … Continue reading What Type of FinTech Startup Do Nigerians Want?
