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5 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women
April 19, 2022
This article is a two-part article on some women that represent the resilient spirit of the Nigerian woman. This is not necessarily a defined order or the standard measurement of the Nigerian woman. There are a lot of women whose struggles and efforts have and might never come to the limelight or will be … Continue reading 5 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women
By jeremiah
2021 Time 100 Next Features Five Nigerians
April 19, 2022
Times Magazine released its list of the 100 Next, an expansion of its Time100 franchise. The list celebrates an emerging group of leaders who Time deems to be setting the tone for the future across the world. The list is only in its second year and features five Nigerians who achieved prominence in the past … Continue reading 2021 Time 100 Next Features Five Nigerians
By david-okwara
Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations
April 19, 2022
It is an indisputable fact that Nigeria as a geographical entity houses and produces to the world most of the world’s best minds. Contrary to our current reality of profligate and inept personalities holding leadership positions in the country, Nigerians, home and abroad, have always been recognised for their ingenuity and astute leadership qualities. … Continue reading Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Makes History As First African And First Woman To Lead WTO
April 19, 2022
Nigerian economist and development expert, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, made history today, February 15, 2021, after the World Trade Organization (WTO) confirmed her as its new Director-General. The General Council of the WTO agreed today by consensus to select the former Nigerian finance minister as the organization’s seventh Director-General. Read more about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala With … Continue reading Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Makes History As First African And First Woman To Lead WTO
By ugo-chinedu
Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Named Best African Woman Player Of The Decade
April 19, 2022
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has named Super Falcons of Nigeria and FC Barcelona Femini of Spain forward, Asisat Oshoala, as the Best African Woman Player of the Decade from 2011-2020. Read more about Sports The organization (IFFHS) which was established by Alfredo Pöge in Leipzig, Germany, on March 27, … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Named Best African Woman Player Of The Decade
By ugo-chinedu
The Nigerians Serving In Joe Biden’s Administration
April 19, 2022
There are even more black people working in the newly inaugurated administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris than at any other time in U.S history. And this time around, an unprecedented number of Nigerian-Americans are on the list of these black people in the Biden administration. Read more about Politics The 3 Americans … Continue reading The Nigerians Serving In Joe Biden’s Administration
By adedoyin
Nigerians In Sports: Alex Iwobi Scores First EPL Goal In 15 Months
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi, scored his first league goal in 15 months for his English Premier League club, Everton FC, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Molineux Stadium against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more about Sports Iwobi who has been a prominent feature for the Carlo Ancelotti led side, grabbed his … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Alex Iwobi Scores First EPL Goal In 15 Months
By ugo-chinedu
Nigerians In Sports: Chukwueze Becomes Youngest Player To Feature 100 Times For Villarreal
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Samuel Chukwueze hit a significant milestone for his Spanish club Villarreal on the night of Tuesday, January 5, 2020, after becoming the youngest player in the club’s history to feature in 100 games. Chukwueze, 21, set the record during Villarreal’s 4-1 win over Spanish third division side, Zamora, on … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Chukwueze Becomes Youngest Player To Feature 100 Times For Villarreal
By ugo-chinedu
Top 10 Nigerians In 2020
April 19, 2022
Nigerians just like citizens of other countries were restricted on goals and targets set for the year 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, some did not let the virus get in their way as they hit remarkable strides. Below are ten Nigerians who made a name for themselves in 2020. Read more about … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerians In 2020
By ugo-chinedu
Oye Owolewa Makes History As First Nigerian Elected Into The US Congress
April 19, 2022
As vote counting continues in the US elections that have seen the largest voters turnout in the country’s history, Nigerians have something positive from the election to take home after Oye Owolewa, a Nigerian-American, made history as the first Nigerian to be elected into the Congress of the United States. Oye Owolewa, 31, was … Continue reading Oye Owolewa Makes History As First Nigerian Elected Into The US Congress
By ugo-chinedu
#EndSARS: Notable Protests In Nigeria’s History
April 19, 2022
While Nigerians await the return of normalcy after the shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, by Nigerian soldiers supposed to protect them, we take you through some of the notable protests in Nigeria which defied ethnic, religious, or class differences just like the #EndSARS protests. Read more … Continue reading #EndSARS: Notable Protests In Nigeria’s History
By ugo-chinedu
Do You Know? Six Nigerians That Led The Independence Struggle
April 19, 2022
The 1st of October is always a memorable day for Nigeria and Nigerians. Though it is met with mixed feelings in recent times; pessimism and optimism. The day remains a landmark day for the country and its citizens. The labour of our heroes past… and below are five outstanding heroes of Nigeria’s independence. Read more … Continue reading Do You Know? Six Nigerians That Led The Independence Struggle
By jeremiah
Nigerans in History: Mary Nzemiro
April 19, 2022
Mary Nzimiro was born Mary Nwametu Onumonu in 1898. She was a pioneering Nigerian businesswoman, politician and women’s activist. In 1948, she was appointed principal representative of the United Africa Company (UAC) for Eastern Nigeria, while maintaining textile and cosmetics retail outlets of her own in Port Harcourt, Aba and Owerri. By the early 1950s, … Continue reading Nigerans in History: Mary Nzemiro
By jeremiah
Nigerians In Sports: Osimhen Resumes Training With Napoli
April 19, 2022
After completing his big-money move to Italian Serie A giants, SSC Napoli, Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has commenced training with the Gennaro Gattuso managed side. The Partenopei released details of their pre-season plans on Monday, August 24, 2020, on their official website. Read more about Sports “From today begins Napoli’s summer … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Osimhen Resumes Training With Napoli
By ugo-chinedu
5 Domestic Tourism Experiences Nigerians Reminisce About During the Lockdown
April 19, 2022
Just because interstate borders are on lockdown doesn’t mean you can’t travel in your mind. One way to keep hope alive is to relive those tourism experiences that made you fall in love with travelling. Some people are already way ahead of us on this trend. Instagram is filled with wanderlust shots by tour operators, … Continue reading 5 Domestic Tourism Experiences Nigerians Reminisce About During the Lockdown
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