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Entertainment Personality

Mo Abudu: Giving Africa a Voice

April 19, 2022

Africa, tell me Africa, is this you, this back that is bent, this back that breaks under the weight of humiliation… but a grave voice answers me; impetuous child, that tree, young and strong, that tree over there splendidly alone amidst white and faded flowers, that is your Africa springing up anew… ~ David Diop, … Continue reading Mo Abudu: Giving Africa a Voice

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Health TECH

5 Minutes with Oo Nwoye, The Brain Behind the LifeBank App

April 19, 2022

Oo Nwoye is a man with a drive to see Nigerians elevated in the eyes of the international world and an aim to showcase their brilliance to everyone. Always encouraging people around him to think outside the box, he found the opportunity when he realised the need for easy blood donation, and let float a … Continue reading 5 Minutes with Oo Nwoye, The Brain Behind the LifeBank App

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BUSINESS CAREER

Empowered & Entrepreneurial: Nigerian Women Receive Boost from New Business Network

April 19, 2022

Launched on 1st March 2013, Women Of West Africa In Entrepreneurship (WOWe) was created to meet the needs of Nigeria’s ‘missing middle’, young educated African women who are driven to start in business but face significant challenges in competing with their male counterparts. The Global Banking Alliance for Women says women entrepreneurs drive 20% more revenue … Continue reading Empowered & Entrepreneurial: Nigerian Women Receive Boost from New Business Network

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Entertainment

2face’s Campus Connect Comes to an End

April 19, 2022

After touring round major campuses in various cities including Lagos, Benin, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Abuja, 2face’s live concert project ‘Campus Connect’ finally came to an end last weekend. The closing event was held at the Indoor Sports Hall, Unilag; a cavernous building that struggled to hold the huge turnout of students and celebrities that … Continue reading 2face’s Campus Connect Comes to an End

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Events

INVITATION: BusinessDay Annual Banking Awards

April 19, 2022

BusinessDay invites you to their Banking Conference and Awards Dinner scheduled for this Friday, 7th, June 2013 at the Jasmine Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.   The Conference will start at 10am, while the Red Carpet to the Awards Dinner kicks off at 6:30pm, both having in attendance: Mallam Sanusi Lamido – … Continue reading INVITATION: BusinessDay Annual Banking Awards

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BUSINESS

Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Others Speak at LBS Africa Business Conference

April 19, 2022

Lagos Business School will hold the inaugural edition of Africa Business Conference on May 31, 2013. The conference, organised by the MBA students of the School, aims to bridge the gap between emerging and entrenched business leaders, and successful and emerging businesses through a robust information exchange platform, in order to create a thriving future … Continue reading Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Others Speak at LBS Africa Business Conference

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LIFESTYLE

Awake, Nigeria: What Children’s Day Really Means

April 19, 2022

By Joy Ehonwa “Children are the future.” “Children are the leaders of tomorrow.” For as long as most of us can remember, phrases like these have been thrown around. Yet, as the years go by, the lot of the Nigerian child does not seem to be improving; if anything, his future appears increasingly bleaker. Nearly … Continue reading Awake, Nigeria: What Children’s Day Really Means

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Opinion

7 Security Tips for Your Kids

April 19, 2022

In a few days we will be celebrating Children’s Day and it would certainly be nice to have your kids around to enjoy it and not at the hospital, or worse, some unknown location. Below are some vital security tips compiled by the Lagos State Police Command and the State Security Service (SSS) under the … Continue reading 7 Security Tips for Your Kids

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BUSINESS ECONOMY

CBN Extends Cheque Limit Nationwide on June 1st

April 19, 2022

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a circular extending the maximum limit of N150, 000 on third party cheque withdrawals nationwide with effect from June 1, 2013. This implies that third party cheques above N150, 000 cannot be cashed over the counter and can only be received through the clearing house or deposited through … Continue reading CBN Extends Cheque Limit Nationwide on June 1st

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Food

Restaurant Review: Fatmot Restaurant (formerly Iya Silifa)

April 19, 2022

By Pamela Agboga If you live in or visit Ikorodu town, do ensure that you stop at Fatmot Restaurant for lunch or dinner. They have two branches but their main office is at No 55 Lagos Road, beside UBA, Ikorodu. When you visit a restaurant that’s over 50 years old, you’re definitely expecting to enjoy … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Fatmot Restaurant (formerly Iya Silifa)

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Entertainment Philanthropy

TuFace Idibia Donates Wedding Accessories to Raise Money for Motherless Children

April 19, 2022

The Kaymu Celebrity Charity Auctions enters stage two with a significant donation from one of Nigeria’s living music legends, 2face Idibia. The artiste, whose award-winning song, ‘African Queen’, endeared him to many, recently got married to his very own African Queen and longtime sweetheart, Annie Macaulay in a spectacular wedding ceremony that took place both … Continue reading TuFace Idibia Donates Wedding Accessories to Raise Money for Motherless Children

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Philanthropy

Alcatel-Lucent, SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria Support Youth Empowerment Programme

April 19, 2022

On Monday, 22 April, Alcatel-Lucent and SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria organised a cheque presentation ceremony at the Oriental Hotel, in Victoria Island, Lagos, to celebrate the donation of $20 000 granted by the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation to support the organisation’s Youth Empowerment Programme, a vocational/entrepreneurship and leadership training programme for young Nigerians designed to assist youths … Continue reading Alcatel-Lucent, SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria Support Youth Empowerment Programme

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TECH

iDea Hub set to launch with Developer Session – April 19th

April 19, 2022

Information Technology Developers Entrepreneur Accelerator (iDEA) is a non-profit organization established to support the development of indigenous skills and capabilities in software development. Its primary purpose is to accelerate the development of the software industry in Nigeria by nurturing and helping Nigerian software technology businesses. iDEA will help entrepreneurs build software skills, solutions and businesses critical … Continue reading iDea Hub set to launch with Developer Session – April 19th

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Stuff

Important Facts about the Lekki-Epe Expressway

April 19, 2022

By Joy Ehonwa Today, road users enjoy the Eti-Osa Lekki-Epe Expressway’s clean, solid multi-lane carriageways, world class bus stops, traffic lights and road signage, and while many do not like the fact that they have to pay to use it, none can deny that the commuting experience on the road is immensely improved. Indeed, it … Continue reading Important Facts about the Lekki-Epe Expressway

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Events

Goodluck, Blair, Don Moen to attend House on The Rock cathedral opening

April 19, 2022

“The God of Heaven, He will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build …” (Nehemiah 2:20)   To crown the efforts of all involved, House on The Rock would be having an opening and dedication ceremony for its new headquarters, The Rock Cathedral, and they will be doing it big.  The new … Continue reading Goodluck, Blair, Don Moen to attend House on The Rock cathedral opening

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