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SPORTS

Sunshine Stars Go For Champions League Gold.

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude. Sunshine Stars of Akure will square off against Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the African Champions League semi-final first leg next month. The match is billed for October 6 here in Nigeria and Sunshine stars will be looking to take an advantage to Cairo for the return leg scheduled for 19-21 October. … Continue reading Sunshine Stars Go For Champions League Gold.

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News TECH

Blackberry: RIM Opens Office In Nigeria.

April 19, 2022

  Blackberry makers – Research in Motion – will open its first major office in Nigeria. This was revealed in a press conference in Lagos, yesterday, by the organization’s regional managing director for the Middle East and Africa, Robert Bose. He said that Nigeria is one of the fastest growing mobile markets in the world, … Continue reading Blackberry: RIM Opens Office In Nigeria.

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Fashion LIFESTYLE

Nigerian Fashion Week Programme Out; Press Accreditation Still On!

April 19, 2022

The Nigeria Fashion Week, having continuously provided the platform for Nigerian designers to rediscover themselves and make a success of their creative talents, is now set to present the 2012 edition of the event. The press accreditation process for the 2012 Nigerian Fashion Week has been ongoing for two weeks, and will close on Monday, … Continue reading Nigerian Fashion Week Programme Out; Press Accreditation Still On!

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BUSINESS News

Lagos State To Build New Sandgrouse Market!

April 19, 2022

By David Stephen. In a Public-Private Partnership move, the Lagos State Government, Lagos Island Local Government and D.H.B Construction Limited, have agreed to rebuild a major market between Simpson and Louis Street in Central Lagos. The Memorandum of Understanding signed is to redevelop the Sandgrouse Market in 18 months – from December 2012. The market … Continue reading Lagos State To Build New Sandgrouse Market!

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Discover Nigeria History

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.

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EDUCATION Events

Be Part Of A Workshop On European Project Funds and Grants!

April 19, 2022

There is going to be a 4-day “Value for Money” and a “Goldmine” workshop that will improve your access to international project finance and funding. This workshop will help you develop essential skills, to enhance your chances of getting donors to fund your project. Participants will understand the “high impact” workflow of proposal writing, project … Continue reading Be Part Of A Workshop On European Project Funds and Grants!

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Discover Nigeria History

DISCOVER NIGERIA: LAGOS – Once Upon A British Colony

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igbinijesu. Lagos became a crown colony of the British Empire in 1861. Before that time, the British government had perfected its colony administration system of administration in the West Indies and in India. And so, it did not take any time to set up its typical crown colony administration in Lagos. By October … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: LAGOS – Once Upon A British Colony

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BUSINESS

Fidelity Bank Named Telecoms Bank of the Year

April 19, 2022

Fidelity Bank Plc has been adjudged the “Best Telecoms Financing Bank” in Nigeria. The bank emerged tops among three banks that were nominated for the award at the 8th Annual Nigerian Telecom Awards which took place at the Incubator Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos at the weekend. Other banks nominated were Access Bank Plc and … Continue reading Fidelity Bank Named Telecoms Bank of the Year

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Events SPORTS

Serena And Venus Williams To Play Exhibition Matches In Nigeria

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude. The most successful siblings in the world of tennis, Serena and Venus Williams will embark on an African tour of Nigeria and South Africa next month. The Williams sisters are billed to visit the industrial capital of Nigeria, Lagos on the 30th of October. While in Lagos, the dynamic tennis sister will … Continue reading Serena And Venus Williams To Play Exhibition Matches In Nigeria

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Entertainment

Tim Godfrey Drops New Single: “Ekelebe”

April 19, 2022

  Tim Godfrey and his group – Xtreme Crew Music Ministry, recently won Best Gospel Art/Group in Africa, in the prestigious Nigerian Entertainment Award in New York, USA. He has won eight different awards in the last year from about 20 nominations. His debut album, Sound Check – which includes hits like ADARA, HERO, NYEDIKAGI, … Continue reading Tim Godfrey Drops New Single: “Ekelebe”

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Discover Nigeria Personality SPORTS

DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Day Sam Okwaraji Died!

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igbinijesu. For many football lovers 12 August, 1989 was a day to look forward to. It was a day when Nigeria would commence its qualification bid for the 1990 World Cup at the National Stadium, Surulere.  According to the Confederation for African Football (CAF), attendance was put at an estimated 100,000 people. And … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Day Sam Okwaraji Died!

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EDUCATION

Ekiti State And Samsung Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) To Build Engineering Academy

April 19, 2022

By David Stephen. Ekiti state governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi recently returned from a tour of Asia, in line with his move for development and advancement for Ekiti. His itinerary with his team, took him to China and South Korea, where he made moves that will return progress to Ekiti and Nigeria. In China, he attended … Continue reading Ekiti State And Samsung Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) To Build Engineering Academy

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Entertainment

Happy Birthday: 2face Idibia Is 37 Today!

April 19, 2022

Hurray, 2face Idibia, Africa’s global R & B star, is 37. He was born on 18th September, 1975, in Jos, Nigeria. He was a member of the popular R & B group, Plantashun Boyz, and has won many awards after the end of the group and through his career as a solo artist. His hit … Continue reading Happy Birthday: 2face Idibia Is 37 Today!

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Events SPORTS

Football Business Seminar, Soccerex Comes To Lagos.

April 19, 2022

International football business managers, Soccerex, will bring to Nigeria for the first time, its seminar – usually for brands on how they can effectively leverage football events for campaigns. Soccerex has been doing this for close to two decades, conducting 27 events at 5 continents, in the last 17 years. Soccerex gather brands, football people … Continue reading Football Business Seminar, Soccerex Comes To Lagos.

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EDUCATION

Lagos State To Introduce Mandarin Into Language Curriculum For Schools.

April 19, 2022

By David Stephen. The Lagos state government is set to introduce Chinese official language – Mandarin – studies, into the curriculum of public schools from next session. This is a result of a partnership between the Lagos Government and the Chinese Confucius Institute, in Lagos. The move, according to the Lagos Commissioner for Education Mrs. … Continue reading Lagos State To Introduce Mandarin Into Language Curriculum For Schools.

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