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Men You Should Know: Mike Okibe Onoja

Mike Okibe Onoja was educated at a Roman Catholic mission school in the Agila district, beginning in 1954. He left for the Methodist Central School, Igumale, for a year before leaving for Saint Mary’s Primary School, Otukpo, Benue state, where

Philanthropy In The Face Of Fuel Scarcity 

    Nigeria’s fuel scarcity enters its fourth week. Several dramas have trailed the nation’s scarcity despite being the 11th highest producer of crude oil. In the early days when the scarcity began, reports claimed that Nigeria had imported a

Becoming A Good Samaritan In Lagos: Nigerian Lady Surprises Roasted Plantain Seller With Half A Million Naira

A young Nigerian Instagram Influencer, Ahuoiza, is putting smiles on the faces of Lagosian with her small acts of kindness. In a recent video that has gone viral, Ahuoiza is seen giving a roasted plantain (boli) seller the sum of

The Secret To Dangote’s Wealth

A multi-billionaire and business tycoon, Aliko Dangote is the wealthiest person in Africa with a net worth of about $11.1bn as of May 2021. Aged 64, he was born in Kano on the 10th of April and is the founder

Nigerian Footballer William Troost Ekong Leads Campaign Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

Without doubt, football is the most popular sport on earth with footballers gaining global recognition for what they are capable of doing with the round leather object. Most football players are seen as role models due to their celebrity status

American Women’s Club To Host Annual Membership Party In October

The American Women’s Club (AWC) of Lagos will host her annual membership party on Friday, 12th of October, at the American Quarters (GQ), 16, Oyinkan Abayomi Dr, (Queens Drive), Ikoyi, Lagos. Members of high society, including Americans living and working

Nigeria’s Social Lender, set to launch in South Africa

  Social Lender will be launching in the coming month in South Africa. This announcement was delivered by Faith Adesemowo, CEO of Social Lender during the Barclays Techstars Demo Day presentation in Cape Town.   “With over 10,000 users on

A Sustainable Solution to the Challenges Faced by Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria

This article seeks to show a sustainable way of empowering and relocating internally displaced persons in Nigeria. It shows the Project 1 Nation approach; empowerment, one family at a time. And finally, it encourages other well-meaning individuals, faith-based organisations and

10 Nigerian Charities to Support this Christmas

As we all know, Christmas is the season of gifts and giving, particularly to those less fortunate who may not have as much love and care as you might, depending on the severity of their situation. Now is the time

The Future Africa Awards to Host Town Hall Meetings in 10 African Cities

Are a young person stirred up for change in Africa? Would you like to exchange ideas with fellow youth on your role in making this a reality? The Future Awards Africa will be travelling across the continent to hold town

#PhotoSpeaks: Superbiker Ogbonnaya Kanu Launches Fotodadi Foundation

Heroic superbiker Ogbonnaya Kanu has launched Fotodadi Foundation to support the education of disadvantaged orphans and fatherless childrenIt was all smiles and laughter on the 29th of May 2015, as friends and supporters of the Fotodadi Foundation turned up with

Tech Tuesday: The Buharimeter App

Introducing the latest innovative application in Nigeria … the Buharimeter! The app can be used to track the progress of our country’s new leader, President Muhammadu Buhari, with assessments alongside manifesto promises declared during the pre-election season. It was launched

Esther Ijewere’s Walk Against Rape Gets Govt, Celebrities Backing

‎The fifth edition of the much awaited Walk Against Rape has gotten a nod from the Lagos State Ministry Of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and Nigerian entertainment celebrities. Walk Against Rape Campaign is a special demonstration that brings together

Prof. Reid Whitlock Appointed as Chief Executive of Tony Elumelu Foundation

The board of Trustees of the Tony Elumelu Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Reid E. Whitlock as Chief Executive of the Foundation, commencing 15th February 2015. Professor Whitlock’s appointment follows Dr Wiebe Boer, the inaugural Chief Executive of

Human Rights 365: Marking Human Rights Day 2014

In 1950, the 10th of December was declared Human Rights Day by the UN General Assembly. Human Rights have come a long way globally considering in many parts of the world people never had any rights, and in many places

NGOs We Like: Slum2School Project

Slum2School is a creative initiative by the founder, Otto Orondaam and several other young volunteers targeted at reducing the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria and in Africa. The focus of the project is to mobilize the efforts of individuals,

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