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Did you Know? 5 Advantages of Meal Planning
April 19, 2022
Most Nigerians are familiar with the expression, man must wack. Yet, majority of them plan everything else but their meals. In fact, most of them don’t give a thought to their next meal until it’s almost time to have it and then, the worry and the running around trying to decide, purchase and make food … Continue reading Did you Know? 5 Advantages of Meal Planning
Did You Know? The Year 1970 Marked A Turning Point In Nollywood
April 19, 2022
Interestingly, the Nigerian film industry (now popularly known as Nollywood) is the biggest in Africa and on the scale of movie production, it’s also one of the leading industries in the world. However, the journey to this envious status has had its lows, highs and significant turns that have been but transformational for the industry. … Continue reading Did You Know? The Year 1970 Marked A Turning Point In Nollywood
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Did You Know? The Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan was developed by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD) as a built-in strategy to respond effectively to the youth employment challenge in Nigeria. The major objectives of the plan are to address the fragmentation of youth initiatives that prevent the assessment of impact and to provide … Continue reading Did You Know? The Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Scuba Diving In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
In December 2019 we predicted the rise of scuba diving in Nigeria. It was one of the adventure tour activities we said would thrive on the Nigerian tourism scene in 2020. And not even COVID could stop this prediction from coming true. Read more about Travel and Tourism Initially, only foreigners were interested in exploring … Continue reading Did You Know? Scuba Diving In Nigeria
By ann
Did You Know? This Nigerian Is A Deputy Director-General Of The WTO
April 19, 2022
The WTO operates a four Deputy Director-General style of governance and Benue State-born Yonov Frederick Agah is currently one of the four Deputy Directors-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). He has been in this position since the 1st of October 2013 and was reappointed to another four-year term on the 1st of October 2017. … Continue reading Did You Know? This Nigerian Is A Deputy Director-General Of The WTO
Did You Know? 4 Romantic Tourist Activities To Try This Valentine’s Day
April 19, 2022
The legend of Saint Valentine being a priest who secretly married lovers to defy the will of Emperor Claudius II during his reign in 41-54 AD, gives the impression that Valentine’s Day is only for lovers. Not everyone has someone special in their lives. There are some who are in a long-distance relationship because of … Continue reading Did You Know? 4 Romantic Tourist Activities To Try This Valentine’s Day
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Did You Know? Lagos Contributes Over 30 Percent Of Nigeria’s GDP
April 19, 2022
There’s no doubting the economic prowess of Lagos. It’s where a large chunk of Nigeria’s heavy-duty business happens. Home to numerous corporate headquarters, the metropolis also embraces more than two dozen industrial estates and four major business districts. Add the myriad commercial concerns that carpet the city, and you’ll begin to see why this … Continue reading Did You Know? Lagos Contributes Over 30 Percent Of Nigeria’s GDP
Did You Know? You Can Now Register Your Business Abroad From Nigeria
April 19, 2022
When it comes to tech, people tend to construe it through the lens of start-up companies and the start-up seems to now be synonymous with tech like no other word in English lexicography. But there is so much more to the tech ecosystem and even more to business growth within tech. Read more about … Continue reading Did You Know? You Can Now Register Your Business Abroad From Nigeria
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Did You Know? The First Black Artist To Paint An Official Portrait Of The US President Is A Nigerian
April 19, 2022
Kehinde Wiley! That’s the name. Kehinde Wiley. Kehinde Wiley was born on February 28, 1977. He is an African-American portrait painter based in New York City, who is known for his highly naturalistic paintings of black people. He was commissioned in 2017 to paint a portrait of former President Barack Obama for the Smithsonian National … Continue reading Did You Know? The First Black Artist To Paint An Official Portrait Of The US President Is A Nigerian
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Nigeria Has The Largest Number Of Tech Hubs In Africa
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is home to one of Africa’s top startup ecosystems. The energy, innovation, and drive of its entrepreneurs and their teams have produced many impressive products that solve some of the country’s pressing problems. From agriculture to finance, healthcare and education, these startups are shaking up the status quo and bringing positive change to … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria Has The Largest Number Of Tech Hubs In Africa
BUSINESS Did You Know? Entrepreneurship
Did You Know? More Than 40 Percent of Nigerian Entrepreneurs are Women
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian economy is powered by the strength and resilience of several million entrepreneurs. From the founding executive at a top manufacturer to the regular roadside retail vendor, there’s no shortage of people willing to build businesses that meet the world’s needs. Read more about Business The vast majority of entrepreneurs in Nigeria are small … Continue reading Did You Know? More Than 40 Percent of Nigerian Entrepreneurs are Women
Did You Know? Top 10 Facts About The Nigerian Aviation Industry
April 19, 2022
How much does the layperson know of the aviation industry here in Nigeria? Here are 10 facts to know: 1. The aviation industry started in Kano State in 1925 when an RAF fighter jet landed on a racecourse. Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is the oldest in Nigeria and it started operations in 1936. 2. … Continue reading Did You Know? Top 10 Facts About The Nigerian Aviation Industry
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Did You Know? A Roundup of Key Business Facts from 2020
April 19, 2022
In 2020, Nigeria’s business environment was hit by multiple currents. A global pandemic touched down on our shores, eventually tipping the country into recession. Some businesses struggled; a few thrived. The borders were shut for much of the year, but there was global commerce of a different kind going on via the internet, on smartphones … Continue reading Did You Know? A Roundup of Key Business Facts from 2020
Did You Know? Nigeria is the World’s Third Largest Producer of Sweet Potatoes
April 19, 2022
Sweet potatoes are starchy tuberous roots that are prized for their pleasant taste. When cooked, they may form part of a broader dish or can be consumed alone. This potato’s sweet taste sets it apart from other root-derived foods. Read more about Business Nigeria produces about 4 million tons of sweet potatoes annually. This makes … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria is the World’s Third Largest Producer of Sweet Potatoes
Did You Know? Nigeria is the Second Largest Producer Of Okra in the World
April 19, 2022
Okra (okro) is a big part of traditional cuisine in many parts of Nigeria. The vegetable features in dishes consumed by people in locations as far apart as Lagos and Kano. Many recognize its value in the slimy characteristic it brings to traditional soups. The widespread consumption of okra in Nigeria is helped by farmers … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria is the Second Largest Producer Of Okra in the World
