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EDUCATION

The 2nd Edition of The UNILEVER IdeaTrophy is On

April 19, 2022

IdeaTrophy Competition was launched last year to give Nigerian university students the opportunity to express their unique business ideas, be developed by professional business mentors, and get a taste of after-school life.

The contest features challenging and creative ideas, opportunities for personal development, an avenue for students to learn how business works in real life.

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EDUCATION

W.TEC Organises Technology Camp for Teenage Girls

April 19, 2022

W.TEC, an acronym for Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre, has set up a laudable initiative for young girls, to groom them in leadership and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills. Consequently, they organized a week-long Technology Camp in April for teenage girls. The camp also doubled as a celebration of International Girls in ICT Day. The … Continue reading W.TEC Organises Technology Camp for Teenage Girls

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CAREER

Nigerian Victor Olisa Appointed First Black Police Commander in London

April 19, 2022

Chief Superintendent Victor Olisa, a U.K.-based Nigerian police officer with the London Metropolitan police, has been appointed the first black borough commander for Bexley Police, in the United Kingdom. He assumed office on April 16 and is tasked with overseeing all policing matters in the area. Olisa, who is 52 years old, was born in … Continue reading Nigerian Victor Olisa Appointed First Black Police Commander in London

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SPORTS

Nigerian King of Goal: Rashidi Yekini, A Tribute

April 19, 2022

By Obi Martins Okafor Not many heroes in Nigerian football can be compared to the legendry striker, Rashidi Yekini. The Ex-striker who stands 6ft 3in tall died on Friday and was laid to rest in Kwara State the next day according to Islamic rite. He started his career at Kaduna United in 1981 before spending … Continue reading Nigerian King of Goal: Rashidi Yekini, A Tribute

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LIFESTYLE

Okechukwu Ofili: How Stupidity and Laziness Saved His Life [1/2]

April 19, 2022

As an author, a motivational speaker, a success coach, an entrepreneur, an artist, a trained engineer – with a full-time job as one – and a blogger, Okechukwu Ofili is a remarkable and unassuming young man, with a passion for life and for impacting people. He is the author of How Stupidity Saved My Life, … Continue reading Okechukwu Ofili: How Stupidity and Laziness Saved His Life [1/2]

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Entertainment

How to make the Nigerian blockbuster: 9 lessons from Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Phone Swap’

April 19, 2022

By Wilfred Okiche So you are a budding film maker looking to make and market the great Nigerian blockbuster film, let us help you get on your way with some lessons culled from actor/producer/director Kunle Afolayan’s experiences with his new event film, ’Phone swap.’   Get a corporate organization to sponsor your film Truth is good … Continue reading How to make the Nigerian blockbuster: 9 lessons from Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Phone Swap’

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SPORTS

Do Not Mistake The Obi’s

April 19, 2022

By Obi Martins Okafor It seems like the new scripture of Nigeria football will be according to “Joel”. This is the name of the new whiz kid which will be chanted for years to come both in Nigeria and Inter Milan football club, where he plies his trade. Many have compared him to the already … Continue reading Do Not Mistake The Obi’s

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Arts

The 2012 Farafina Trust Creative Writing Workshop

April 19, 2022

Sometime in 2007, I was among the few people selected to participate in the inaugural creative writing workshop facilitated by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Kenyan writer, Binyavanga Wainaina, and journalist, Jason Cowley. Then, it was sponsored by Fidelity Bank. It was an amazing experience and one of the highlights of my writing career. I’ve watched the yearly event … Continue reading The 2012 Farafina Trust Creative Writing Workshop

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EDUCATION

Nigerian Surmounts Admission Frustration To Be Valedictorian At CCNY

April 19, 2022

  A Nigerian, Joshua Usani was selected as the valedictorian for the 2011 graduation class of the City College of New York (CCNY). This did not come easy as Usani, who graduated ‘Summa Cum Laude’ at the top 3 per cent of the graduating class at CCNY, with a GPA of 3.9 out of 4.0, … Continue reading Nigerian Surmounts Admission Frustration To Be Valedictorian At CCNY

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CAREER

Working to Save Your Life

April 19, 2022

I bet back when you were in school you did not do much planning or thinking about your future- in terms of your professional path and career growth. Well, a lot of people did not, so do not feel bad. The greatest challenge a graduate faces in today’s society is selling himself to an employer. … Continue reading Working to Save Your Life

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CAREER

Jobberman.com Releases Nigeria’s First Salary Survey Results

April 19, 2022

70% of Nigerians earn less than N100, 000. Highest proportions of those that earn less than N20, 000 per month are those in the education industry. More females than males are dissatisfied with their current jobs. BY LULU OYIGAH Nigeria’s number 1 jobs search portal, Jobberman.com, has released the country’s first salary survey results. The … Continue reading Jobberman.com Releases Nigeria’s First Salary Survey Results

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Entertainment

Movie Review: Phone Swap Excels!

April 19, 2022

Phone Swap: A Starring: Wale Ojo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Ada Ameh, Chika Okpala, Joke Silva, Lydia Forson. Director: Kunle Afolayan   A lot of high budget Nollywood movies are known for one thing, beautiful trailers. When you watch these beautifully done trailers, you cannot but be anxious to watch the movies. After watching these highly anticipated … Continue reading Movie Review: Phone Swap Excels!

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Beauty

Your Unique Hair Care Routine

April 19, 2022

By BlackBeauty. A step by step process to setting up, and sticking to, a hair care regimen made especially for you. Some of us have it lucky, great hair runs down our bloodline: our grandparents had rich, long, dark, lustrous hair, and now our children are blessed with it.  That happens.  But the reality, though, … Continue reading Your Unique Hair Care Routine

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Entertainment

J Martins Inks Management Deal With Now Muzik

April 19, 2022

Nigerian Singer/Producer J-martins is putting his music and production career in the hands of Now Muzik. The hip-hop high-life hit maker recently inked a management deal to join fellow Now Muzik signees 2Face Idibia, T.W.O, Sunny Neji and Timi Dakolo. “Basically, J Martins needs a management team that can plan his itinerary and tours and … Continue reading J Martins Inks Management Deal With Now Muzik

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iConnect

Ibori ‘ll still face trial in Nigeria, says EFCC.

April 19, 2022

Ibori ‘ll still face trial in Nigeria, says EFCC.