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2019 CN’s Top 100 Emerging SMEs: Olarsgrace
April 19, 2022
Olarsgrace is a fashion store that operates out of Lagos. It also has an online store– its website –through which it serves customers across the world. The company sells a wide array of clothes and accessories; its target market is middle-class women, but there’s enough spread in its range of options and prices to attract … Continue reading 2019 CN’s Top 100 Emerging SMEs: Olarsgrace
Forbes Presents Its First Nigeria Summit (Virtual 2020 Edition)
April 19, 2022
Although Africa is a continent replete with opportunities and ideas, many businesses fail due to the lack of a support system that helps them become self-sufficient and stable enough to stand on their own. This is, however, gradually changing due to the increasing appeal of the African continent to foreign investors. Africa now has … Continue reading Forbes Presents Its First Nigeria Summit (Virtual 2020 Edition)
Former Diamond Bank CEO, Uzoma Dozie, Launches Sparkle, a Digital Banking Startup
April 19, 2022
Uzoma Dozie, former CEO of Diamond Bank, has officially launched Sparkle, startup offering personal finance, business support and lifestyle services. This happened on Wednesday, following its successful acquisition of a banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Read more about Digital Banking The platform will allow individuals open bank accounts with it from wherever … Continue reading Former Diamond Bank CEO, Uzoma Dozie, Launches Sparkle, a Digital Banking Startup
It Rained As The Rainmaker Went Home At 57
April 19, 2022
Nigerian and African music legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popular with the stage name, Majek Fashek, has passed on at the age of 57 on Monday, June 1, 2020. Fashek, one of the biggest names in Nigerian reggae died of an unspecified illness in his sleep in New York on Monday, though he battled oesophagal cancer. … Continue reading It Rained As The Rainmaker Went Home At 57
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International and Local Movements During COVID 19
April 19, 2022
Nigeria closed her borders since the 23rd of March, 2020. After announcing the shutdown of the aviation industry in Nigeria on March 21st, foreign countries began evacuating their citizens from Nigeria. The USA started evacuating its citizens on March 30th, and by the 9th of April 2020, 997 people were evacuated from Nigeria. Also, the UK, other European and Middle Eastern countries, and South Africa … Continue reading International and Local Movements During COVID 19
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Did you Know? 6 Low Carbs Nigerian Swallow
April 19, 2022
Nigerians are soup lovers. Each ethnic group has its own soups. These soups are usually served with one form of Swallow or the other. This combination of Soup and Swallow is what Nigerians consider a full meal. Eba, fufu also known as loi loi, pounded yam, Amala, semo are some examples of Swallow enjoyed by … Continue reading Did you Know? 6 Low Carbs Nigerian Swallow
Wimbart launches PR Office Hours for African Tech Start-Ups
April 19, 2022
Applications now open for first cohort Wimbart, the Public Relations agency specialising in Africa & emerging markets, has launched its first edition of Wimbart Office Hours, a webinar and mentorship programme designed to equip African startups with the PR tools required to achieve their business goals. Targeted at early-stage startups, and with a focus on companies … Continue reading Wimbart launches PR Office Hours for African Tech Start-Ups
Where to Travel to: Arochukwu
April 19, 2022
Welcome to one of the most historic places in Igbo land. Arochukwu is the third biggest city in Abia State, with over 19 villages in the region. It was once the Aro Confederacy of Ibibio people before the British invasion and the Anglo-Aro war in the early part of the 20th century. Now it is the … Continue reading Where to Travel to: Arochukwu
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Websites We Love: Korapay
April 19, 2022
Payments will always be a big deal for many individuals and businesses in Nigeria. In fact, the World Bank ranks Nigeria as the largest remittance recipient in Sub-Saharan Africa and the sixth-largest among lower-middle-income countries. Despite this, making online payments to Nigeria can be quite a challenge. That is why, in recent times, many fintech … Continue reading Websites We Love: Korapay
Travel Tip: Interesting Travel Souvenirs from Nigeria
April 19, 2022
When you enjoy a trip, keeping memorabilia become worth one’s salt. Visa stamps in passports are nice, but what happens when you travel to a visa free country? Often, when tourists think of travel souvenir, taking pictures always come to mind. But there are other cool items you can pick up as souvenirs from your … Continue reading Travel Tip: Interesting Travel Souvenirs from Nigeria
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Joseph, A New Film Celebrating African Roots, Will Premiere in Nigeria This Month
April 19, 2022
Ghana’s Year of Return has undoubtedly sparked a lot of excitement worldwide, especially among Africans in the diaspora. Throughout last year, foreigners of African ancestors flooded into the country. It might be safe to say that most were attempting to take a closer look at their roots. In November, Ghana gave citizenship to 126 people … Continue reading Joseph, A New Film Celebrating African Roots, Will Premiere in Nigeria This Month
Christmas In Igboland: The Igbo Annual Return
April 19, 2022
Annually, the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria engage in what has become a mandatory “ritual.” This is the mass exodus of the Igbo in the diaspora with their families from across different places in Nigeria and the world, back home to their respective villages, communities and town for the December holidays. Chances are that you … Continue reading Christmas In Igboland: The Igbo Annual Return
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Did You Know? Sajjad Musa, The Designer Behind Burna Boy’s Bank Notes
April 19, 2022
The album artwork for Burna Boy’s African Giant album is one of the notes specially created to promote the African Giant message. A number of notes with a variety of images printed on them were released, and the images on each note represent Burna Boy’s commentary on the Nigerian/African situation. The note on the album … Continue reading Did You Know? Sajjad Musa, The Designer Behind Burna Boy’s Bank Notes
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ewedu Soup
April 19, 2022
Food consumption is a life sustaining activity. Amongst the Yoruba of southwestern Nigeria, food is not just a part of their everyday life, it is also an integral part of their religious and ceremonial affairs. Indeed, it is said that the mark of the Yoruba traditional religion is the sharing of their foods with their … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ewedu Soup
Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: When Nigeria Beat Belgium At The 2008 Olympics In China
April 19, 2022
Since Nigeria’s victory in men’s football category at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games in the USA, football fans from the West African nation became expectant of victory each time any set of Olympic Eagles file out to represent them at the global sporting event. The 2008 Olympic Games in China saw Nigeria missing on the … Continue reading Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: When Nigeria Beat Belgium At The 2008 Olympics In China
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