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ECONOMY Health

AfDB Invests $1 Billion for Portable Water Projects in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Water is the most critical resource in any nation. It is the principal measure of the health of a country and how its people live. In Tunisia, as in a number of North African countries, the saying to ‘share someone’s water’ means much more than offering someone a cup of water. It means showing an … Continue reading AfDB Invests $1 Billion for Portable Water Projects in Nigeria

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Entertainment LIFESTYLE

If Keri Hilson Can Do It…

April 19, 2022

A few days ago, a Hollywood celebrity dropped the bombshell on us. It was Sunday morning, and while some people were at church, and some others were in bed feeling guilty about not going to church, this famous aunty just casually posted a picture of herself making fufu in her kitchen, in a denim jacket … Continue reading If Keri Hilson Can Do It…

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BUSINESS CAREER

Experiential Marketing Conference to Reshape Industry, Organisers Say

April 19, 2022

With the projected surge of 35% by 2015 in global experiential marketing budgets, the marketing communication industry in Nigeria must re-strategize to maximally benefit from this trend, Redbutton International has advised. The increase in the budget, according to the company, signifies a slight restructure of conventional advertising budgets, with a view to supporting experiential marketing … Continue reading Experiential Marketing Conference to Reshape Industry, Organisers Say

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BUSINESS

How To Improve Employee Satisfaction

April 19, 2022

Satisfied employees are at the core of most successful business organizations. A recent study has shown that happy workers are 12% more productive on the job. The pros of keeping your employees far outweigh the cons. There are simple ways to go about it without breaking the bank. Sure, a raise or remunerations will likely … Continue reading How To Improve Employee Satisfaction

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Agriculture

Nigeria Gets $88.5 Million For Agricultural Transformation Agenda

April 19, 2022

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has announced a commitment of $88.5 million — to Nigeria — for its Agricultural Transformation Agenda. The president of IFAD, Dr. Kanayo Nwanze who met with the Nigerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina announced this, assuring funds and support of his agency to development agriculture in Nigeria and countries … Continue reading Nigeria Gets $88.5 Million For Agricultural Transformation Agenda

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Health

Maternal and Infant Mortality in Nigeria is Grim, Says International Report

April 19, 2022

Nigeria ranks low in a list of countries for maternal and infant mortality, so says a London-based charity — State of the World’s Mothers — research. It states that, “While 43 percent of under-5 deaths are newborns, only 6 percent of aid dollars for maternal, newborn and child health go to newborn-sensitive activities, and only 0.1 percent of … Continue reading Maternal and Infant Mortality in Nigeria is Grim, Says International Report

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Discover Nigeria

DISCOVER NIGERIA: May in Nigeria’s History

April 19, 2022

Welcome to the month of May. May in Nigeria’s history is relatively packed with achievements and landmark events. But for the demise of President Yar’ Adua in 2010, May is the month in which Nigeria celebrates. Nigeria celebrates its workers and its still nascent democracy on the 1st and 29th respectively. Below are 7 significant … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: May in Nigeria’s History

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Stuff

Questions I Ask Myself! Vol 2

April 19, 2022

1-Why work so hard to get a degree, and then end up not using it? 2-Why is it that the rich wage wars, but it is the poor who dies? 3-Without attached value, money is only paper and ink, so why die for it? 4-Why does the word ‘read’ have the same spelling with its … Continue reading Questions I Ask Myself! Vol 2

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Tourism Travel

Tsogo Sun Group To Acquire Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi

April 19, 2022

Pan-African hospitality conglomerate, Tsogo Sun Group, has announced its interest to acquire Ikoyi Hotels Limited, owners of Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. The group is willing to acquire about 75% stake for $70 million, and also invest $30 million for expansion in Mozambique. The group has managed the Southern Sun Hotel Ikoyi, since inception in … Continue reading Tsogo Sun Group To Acquire Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi

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Entertainment

Coming to A Cinema Near You: Finding Love

April 19, 2022

Committed to producing world class African cinema, Popular Bizness Links is introducing its first and most ambitious feature length theatrical film, titled ‘Finding Love.’ The project promises to have strong commercial potential and involves high quality, experienced, and award winning international & African screen talents. The movie is a genre film, and will feature both … Continue reading Coming to A Cinema Near You: Finding Love

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SPORTS

Sunday Mba Joins Enugu Rangers, At Last!

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Sunday Mba is a free man at last, after Warri Wolves and Enugu Rangers reached an agreement over his transfer. The Nigerian 2013 AFCON hero has been out of action due to the tug of war between the two clubs over his contract/ownership. Warri Wolves FC has finally bowed to appeals from various stakeholders, … Continue reading Sunday Mba Joins Enugu Rangers, At Last!

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Events TECH

Social Media Week Lagos, February 2013 Report

April 19, 2022

The SMW Lagos Team is has released its SMW Lagos 2013 Report.  In preparing its report the huge impact of SMW Lagos became quite clear.  As a first time host city and the first African city to host SMW they met and surpassed numerous milestones to deliver a truly historic week.  SMW Lagos was a … Continue reading Social Media Week Lagos, February 2013 Report

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Events

Events This Weekend!

April 19, 2022

Lagos Tour of New Book, Americanah, By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Chimamanda would be on a tour to promote her new book, Americanah, this weekend. She started last week, and would continue this weekend, including interviews at radio stations and appearance at Ikeja Shopping Mall. Venue: Glendora, Ikeja City Mall, Shoprite, Ikeja, Lagos. Date: May 4, … Continue reading Events This Weekend!

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SPORTS

Mikel to Play in Essien’s Charity Game

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Super Eagles midfield dynamo, John Obi Mikel, has signed up for Michael Essien’s charity game billed for the 8th of June. The Real Madrid player will be hosting several World Class soccer players to a charity game tagged: “The Game of Hope and Inspiration.” This is Essien’s second charity game as he … Continue reading Mikel to Play in Essien’s Charity Game

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SPORTS

Anichebe halts his Nigerian Career

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Everton striker Victor Anichebe has told Nigerian Football Federation and Super Eagles’ coach, Stephen Keshi that he doesn’t want to be picked for the national team for now. He had earlier been rumoured to replace injured striker, Emmanuel Emenike, in Nigeria squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Namibia and … Continue reading Anichebe halts his Nigerian Career

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