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Borno State
April 19, 2022
The state is dominated by the Kanuri and Babur ethnic groups and also a few Shuwa arabs mainly descendants of Arab immigrants, and is an example of the endurance of traditional political institutions in some areas of Africa.
Women You Should Know: Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli
April 19, 2022
Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli is the founder of LEAP Africa and co-founder of AACE Foods, an indigenous agroprocessing company. She is also a director of Sahel Capital Partners & Advisory through which she has shaped agriculture strategy and policy and supported a range of clients in West Africa.
FOOD FOR ALL SEASONS
April 19, 2022
The sooner Nigerians start investing in irrigation and other water management methods, and improving our handling and cold storage, the sooner we will start enjoying boiled and roasted corn all year round!
Transforming our farmers into entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
Is a farmer an entrepreneur? The quick answer is – IT DEPENDS – on whether that farmer is a commercial or a subsistence farmer. While there are few commercial farmers, typically retired military men or politicians, the sad reality is that in West Africa, there are few farmers who are considered entrepreneurs – either by themselves or the general society.
BOTY Nigeria Break-Dance Championship 2011 Takes Centre Stage
April 19, 2022
Battle of the Year Nigeria is the Nigeria preliminary to the annual International Battle of the Year Break-dance Championship. It features Break-dance crew showcases and battles from the best Break-dance crews in Nigeria. The Winning crew go ahead to represent Nigeria at the Battle of the Year Africa regional finals possibly represents Africa at the Word finals in Europe.
Celebrating Our Dream Team Legends: “Fight Back At Atlanta”
April 19, 2022
It is a documentary that captures the untold inspirational stories of the team’s journey to success as told by them, as we relive the glorious moments that united us all back home in Nigeria.
Line up Activities For NEA 2011 Awards in New York City.
April 19, 2022
This year, the producers have ensured that the line up of performances gracing the NEA Awards stage is more power packed than in previous years. The performance line up includes Mr. Incredible aka M.I, “Gongo Aso” crooner 9ice, Mr. Wene aka Duncan Mighty, the 10/10 rapper Naeto C, Mr. Capable Banky W and the “Oleku” rapper, Ice Prince. Other artists scheduled to perform include, Wiz Kid, Rotimi, Sound Sultan, Flavour and a host of others.
Big Brother Amplified: Winners get it all!
April 19, 2022
Karen, with six country votes and Wendall with four country votes have won the Amplified season. Watch Video.
CN Movies: ‘ANCHOR BABY’ GOES TO UNITED KINGDOM
April 19, 2022
After a successful journey through African cinemas, becoming a hit in every city it touches and with over 8 international awards from 11 International film festivals, ‘Anchor Baby’ is now set to premiere in UK one of the cities touched by the theme of the movie.
CN Exclusive: Fela Durotoye, The Man with a Message
April 19, 2022
In a country with so many problems, he is like the proverbial Moses, an unflinching optimist in the power of dreams and vision. Fela Durotoye is no ordinary man. He spent time with ConnectNigeria, sharing his vision, dreams, and his unique personality.
Don Jazzy Beat Competition #Enigma
April 19, 2022
Entries will be accepted from now till Sunday 31st of July, 2011 (ONE WEEK). If you are interested in participating in this competition, please go ahead and start off NOW! in order to avoid last minute rush. Goodluck to all participants.
Jesse Jagz’s “Las Gidi Grinding”
April 19, 2022
A hot new single by Multi talented producer/rapper Jesse Jagz titled “Las Gidi Grinding”
Imagine Cup: Nigerian software solution ranked 5th in people’s choice award
April 19, 2022
Eight African countries including Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia and Uganda were among the countries from the continent that showcased at the 2011 Microsoft Imagine Cup, the world’s premier student’s technology competition.
Biggest Nollywood Movie in UK and Ghana Arrives Nigeria Soon
April 19, 2022
On arrival at the Ghanaian cinemas, ‘Mirror Boy’ went ahead to become the highest selling Nollywood movie of all time in the country. Now, after a successful outing abroad, ‘Mirror Boy’ is set to arrive in its home, Nigeria, with an out – of -the-box premiere in Lagos on August 5.
Michelle Obama Celebrates Nigerian Youth Leader Toyosi Akerele
April 19, 2022
In Mrs Obama’s exact words, she said, “We’ll be looking to women like Toyosi, she’s a 28 year old from Nigeria, who every year, assembles 50,000 people for the largest youth conference in the country…”
