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Arts CAREER Entertainment Reviews
5 Nollywood Actresses to Watch Out for in 2014
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian movie industry is fast evolving as industry players are putting in more effort to build Nollywood – as the industry is called – to international standard. As 2014 rolls by, Connect Nigeria’s entertainment beat writer, Michael Abimboye, examines five actresses that are expected to rise higher. Damilola Adegbite The star actress from Tinsel, Vagina … Continue reading 5 Nollywood Actresses to Watch Out for in 2014
Come Let’s Run Together
April 19, 2022
By Esta Morenikeji Good things are happening in Nigeria’s fitness scene. Fitness enthusiasts, and recreational sports men and women are bringing fun into fitness. On the 5th of April 2014, I will be doing the truppr’s 5K race with a group of people on the Island. I am excited about the race because, I have hoped … Continue reading Come Let’s Run Together
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3 Ways Yobo’s Recall Can Spur Super Eagles to Glory in Brazil
April 19, 2022
These are certainly critical times in the life of a professional footballer. While the young and upcoming anticipate getting selected to launch their careers, the old and experienced are looking for a graceful exit from the international scene. Last week, Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, listed skipper Joseph Yobo in his squad of 23 … Continue reading 3 Ways Yobo’s Recall Can Spur Super Eagles to Glory in Brazil
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Duncan Mighty Releases Video to New Song, ‘Wedding Day’
April 19, 2022
Port-Harcourt’s finest, Duncan Mighty has released the video to his latest track titled ‘Wedding Day’. The preview to the video was earlier released a few weeks ago, which gave fans a glimpse of what to expect. Duncan teams up with director, Amani Art, who used the right colours to tell a wedding story that features comedian, Julius … Continue reading Duncan Mighty Releases Video to New Song, ‘Wedding Day’
Volatility Expected Ahead of Central Bank and Non-Farm Payrolls Announcements
April 19, 2022
Investor sentiment opened low again this week with the market depressed by new data from China showing further weakening in the local economy. Risk appetite is waning across the board as a result of concerns that China’s economy is losing momentum and with emerging economies under pressure after the US Federal Reserve’s decision to continue … Continue reading Volatility Expected Ahead of Central Bank and Non-Farm Payrolls Announcements
Events News TECH Women Empowerment
WITIN Advocates Girls’ ICT Education with Technovation Challenge
April 19, 2022
The need for improvement in the number of women with ICT education in Nigeria has been highlighted at the 2014 Iridescent Technovation Challenge held last weekend. Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN) announced its partnership with the Ministry of Communications Technology to promote Information and Communications Technology (ICT) education among Nigerian girls by giving them … Continue reading WITIN Advocates Girls’ ICT Education with Technovation Challenge
By kunle-binuyo
CHAN 2014: Super Eagles Square-up Against a Tough Ghanaian Team
April 19, 2022
For those following my series on the African Nations Championship, last week I focused on Ejike Uzeonyi, I’m sure many might be calling me a soothsayer; I’m sorry to disappoint you on that perception. I will describe the incredible comeback as a vindication of some of the research and work being put in to discover … Continue reading CHAN 2014: Super Eagles Square-up Against a Tough Ghanaian Team
By obimartins
FAMILY LIFESTYLE Relationships Stuff Tip of the Day
Are You Still in Love?
April 19, 2022
By Adebola Fauzziyah Oreagba Can people who once claimed to be in love eventually fall out of love? Some will say “NO, people who are sincerely in love cannot fall out of love. If they do, then they were probably never in love.” I used to think so too, until recently when I started hearing … Continue reading Are You Still in Love?
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Arts Entertainment News Telecommunication
Nollywood Actress, Genevieve Nnaji, ‘Goes Green’; Signs Endorsement Deal as Etisalat’s New Ambassador
April 19, 2022
One of Nollywood’s finest, Genevieve Nnaji has joined the league of stars basking in the festival of endorsement deals by telecommunication firms in Nigeria. A week hardly goes by without the announcement of a celebrity as a brand ambassador to any of the four major GSM telcos in the country. Genevieve Nnaji is the latest star … Continue reading Nollywood Actress, Genevieve Nnaji, ‘Goes Green’; Signs Endorsement Deal as Etisalat’s New Ambassador
By kunle-binuyo
Inspire Your Every Day
April 19, 2022
Every day is a gift, so embrace it as such. We only have one life to live and the only way to live it fully is to live it motivated. Have you ever asked yourself why some people fail in life and others excel despite the fact that we each have same 24 hours in … Continue reading Inspire Your Every Day
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BUSINESS ECONOMY International News
Market Awaits Unemployment Data for Signs of Meaningful Recovery in the US
April 19, 2022
The USD last Friday enjoyed its strongest rally since November 2013, hitting 1.3508 in response to buoyant retail and consumer data indicating that the US economy is improving. This data has further boosted speculation that the US Federal Reserve will continue to reduce the economic stimulus, however policy makers will need to continue to monitor … Continue reading Market Awaits Unemployment Data for Signs of Meaningful Recovery in the US
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#2013 In Retrospect: Best Nollywood Movies of 2013
April 19, 2022
From 10 Pound Road, Aba in Abia State, down to 4 Edidi Lane, Idumota in Lagos, hundreds of Nollywood movies hit the markets every day, some go on to become blockbusters, while others barely sell a thousand copies. As the third largest movie industry in the world after Hollywood and Bollywood, Nollywood remains the biggest in … Continue reading #2013 In Retrospect: Best Nollywood Movies of 2013
BUSINESS ECONOMY International News
US Non-farm Payrolls Drop Drastically While Non-manufacturing Sector Slows Down
April 19, 2022
The second week of 2014 included a number of significant economic data releases in the European Union, with the German Consumer Price Index (YoY) for December leading the frontline on January 6th, released at 1.4% as expected and acting as a small improvement from the previous month’s 1.3%. The German Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices … Continue reading US Non-farm Payrolls Drop Drastically While Non-manufacturing Sector Slows Down
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TEDx Maitama: Overcoming the Fear of Vested Interests – Sanusi Lamido, CBN Governor
April 19, 2022
Hello everyone and good morning. I’m very happy to be here with you. Just to tell you that I am a rather outdated person. I never really knew what the TEDeX event was, and when my daughter spoke to me about it, she said something about youth and development. I thought I’d just come here … Continue reading TEDx Maitama: Overcoming the Fear of Vested Interests – Sanusi Lamido, CBN Governor
Governor Fashola Signs N489.69 Billion Budget Into Law
April 19, 2022
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday, signed the state’s budget for 2014 into law. The N489.69 billion budget is aimed at completing current projects in the state. Governor Fashola signed the budget at the State House in Alausa, Ikeja, less than one week after the state legislature passed it. “We are giving this budget the … Continue reading Governor Fashola Signs N489.69 Billion Budget Into Law
