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INEC Announces Date For Commencement Of Voters Registration
April 19, 2022
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, during a budget defence session with the Senate Committee on INEC, revealed that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for the 2023 Nigerian elections will commence in the first quarter of next year, 2021. The electoral chief also noted … Continue reading INEC Announces Date For Commencement Of Voters Registration
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: The Companies And Start-Ups That Stood Up To Be Counted
April 19, 2022
Technically, any internet-based platform qualifies as a tech company on this list. Protests were sustained across the country and the Diaspora. So, here are some companies and platforms that lent themselves to #EndSARS intentionally and whole-heartedly. Read more about Tech Twitter Obviously, none of this would be possible without the social network where it … Continue reading #EndSARS: The Companies And Start-Ups That Stood Up To Be Counted
By david-okwara
EndSARS: 8 Astonishing Developments That Came with #EndSARS Protests
April 19, 2022
On the 8th of October, 2020, Nigerian youths decided that they had had enough of the deleterious activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in particular, and police brutality in general. So, in a move directed at getting the attention of the presidency and the police hierarchy, they took to the streets of Lagos and … Continue reading EndSARS: 8 Astonishing Developments That Came with #EndSARS Protests
#EndSARS: States with the Ongoing Protests
April 19, 2022
The internet is awash with trending hashtags relating to the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. This is not the first time the #EndSARS hashtag has trended in Nigeria. It started as far back as 2017. But this time; the outrage began on the 3rd of October when the video of a young boy being victimized by SARS … Continue reading #EndSARS: States with the Ongoing Protests
By ann
Nigerian Set To Vie For US Governorship Election
April 19, 2022
Nigerians have continued making remarkable wave in every sector in the globe. A few days back, we were all jubilating Okonjo-Iweala’s success into the final round of selection process for the post of Director-General of the World Trade Organization, and it did not take long for another Nigerian to surface on the long list … Continue reading Nigerian Set To Vie For US Governorship Election
By ugo-chinedu
When to Use Travel to Celebrate Milestones
April 19, 2022
Travelling is very appealing as an escape from our usual routines. But besides travelling on holidays, what other reasons are good for travelling? We recommend using travel to celebrate milestones in your life. Read more about Travel and Tourism Milestones are proof that we’ve grown and that being alive is an accomplishment. Celebrating them reminds … Continue reading When to Use Travel to Celebrate Milestones
By ann
The Top Four Online Food Delivery Platforms in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s food delivery industry is worth $332 million. And it’s set to grow even further in the coming years, as Nigerians warm up to ordering their meals via digital channels. There are numerous players in the food delivery market– almost as many as there are restaurants offering delivery services to customers. However, the majority of … Continue reading The Top Four Online Food Delivery Platforms in Nigeria
8 Yam Recipes That’ll Warm Your Heart
April 19, 2022
Yam is a staple in most Nigerian homes. Little wonder for yam recipes occupy a central position in the Nigerian food culture as the king amongst crops. The New Yam Festival which is an annual celebration of this food further showcases its enviable position as king amongst foods. Today, we’ll review some of the delicacies … Continue reading 8 Yam Recipes That’ll Warm Your Heart
How to Make Cabbage Swallow
April 19, 2022
Swallow is the collective name for the starchy dishes that accompany Nigerian soups. These dishes are bland; this quality makes them a perfect match for the soups as they simply assume the flavour of whichever soup that they are paired with. Nigerians love their swallow and soup. However, the only trouble with most Nigerian swallow … Continue reading How to Make Cabbage Swallow
Derrick Ashong Launches ‘The Mic’ To Promote African Talents
April 19, 2022
US-based music icon and CEO of AMP Global Technologies, Derrick N. Ashong has developed a platform where African up-and-coming musicians can thrive and build an active fanbase. Read more about Social Media The two-time Emmy finalist and Billboard-recognized Hip Hop songwriter founded Take Back The Mic (TBTM), which allows consumers to determine their favourite … Continue reading Derrick Ashong Launches ‘The Mic’ To Promote African Talents
Did You Know? 6 Thickening Agents for Igbo Soups
April 19, 2022
The Igbo are soup lovers. They have a wide variety of soups which they enjoy with ‘swallow’ at lunchtime. Igbo soups are usually thick. As such, thickening agents are sometimes employed to help them achieve this desired quality. Today, we’ll briefly review six thickening agents that are used by the Igbo in soup making. These … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Thickening Agents for Igbo Soups
Women You Should Know: Viola Onwuliri
April 19, 2022
Viola Adaku Onwuliri is a university professor of Biochemistry and politician who served as Nigeria’s Foreign Minister. She was born on the 18th of June, 1956. Background and Early Life Viola Onwuliri is the first daughter of the Royal Family of His Highness Eze Cletus and Ugoeze Dorathy Oparaoji of Amuzi, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, Imo … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Viola Onwuliri
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Global Entrepreneurship Competition 2020
April 19, 2022
GEC2020 is an initiative of Startup City Hub Limited annual entrepreneurship business competition that is open to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora. GEC2020 was established to find the best business ideas and give the winning businesses the investment and expertise they need to become a global success. Partnering with the British International institutions for Leadership and … Continue reading Global Entrepreneurship Competition 2020
Nigerian And Legit: The Nigerian Student Who Returned A Lost Wallet In Japan
April 19, 2022
As opposed to mischievous notions being peddled around the international and local space, Nigerians are good and honest people. Ikenna Nweke shot to fame early in July when Nigeria’s Diaspora Commission praised him for his act of honesty. The Nigerian, who was a PhD student in Japan, had found a missing wallet containing some … Continue reading Nigerian And Legit: The Nigerian Student Who Returned A Lost Wallet In Japan
