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FirstBank Launches Trans-Fast, A New Money Transfer Service
April 19, 2022
First Bank of Nigeria has partnered with Trans-Fast Remittance, a global money transfer company and owner of Trans-Fast money transfer brand, to provide money transfer services to families and friends through the over 700 branches of the Bank in Nigeria. The new partnership brings to four the number of international money transfer platforms offered by the … Continue reading FirstBank Launches Trans-Fast, A New Money Transfer Service
Tope Folarin’s ‘Miracle’ wins the Caine Prize for African Writing
April 19, 2022
US-based Nigerian writer Tope Folarin has won this year’s prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing. He is the 14th winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing and the first to win it while living outside of Africa. He received the £10,000 ($15,000) prize for his short story Miracle, set in an evangelical Nigerian … Continue reading Tope Folarin’s ‘Miracle’ wins the Caine Prize for African Writing
NAFCA (African Oscars) Nominee List is Out! See If Your Favourite Movie Made The Cut…
April 19, 2022
The Nollywood & African Film Critics’ Awards, also known as NAFCA, is an accolade bestowed by the Nollywood Film Critics USA (the official movie review organization for Nollywood and African movies) to recognize the excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, writers and humanitarians. It is one of the most prominent award … Continue reading NAFCA (African Oscars) Nominee List is Out! See If Your Favourite Movie Made The Cut…
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GigaLayer Launches International Payment Feature
April 19, 2022
GigaLayer is a domain registration and web hosting company in Nigeria and has been doing pretty well in the space. To top other players like WhoGoHost, BlueHost, and Web4Africa commonly used in Nigeria, Gigalayer has unveiled a feature that puts it ahead in the game. With the advent of the .ng domain, there has been … Continue reading GigaLayer Launches International Payment Feature
NEA 2013 Nominations Open!
April 19, 2022
It’s officially that time of the year again, where we celebrate our Nigerian entertainers. We are glad to announce that the call for entries for the Nigeria Entertainment Awards is finally open. This call is open to all entertainers who are Nigerian, whether in diaspora or not. The tag ‘entertainer’ applies to actresses, actors, … Continue reading NEA 2013 Nominations Open!
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Top Ten On-Air Personalities in Lagos
April 19, 2022
Yes, this is a countdown of on-air personalities. They do countdowns of our favourite songs, so you can consider this payback time. To be fair, we won’t do it like they do, starting from the bottom up. We would not have you hold your breath, wondering whether your favourite radio presenter made it to number … Continue reading Top Ten On-Air Personalities in Lagos
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Discover Nigeria: The Yoruba Origin of Brazilian Culture
April 19, 2022
By Abiola Alabi The Yoruba people of West Africa constitute one of the largest ethnic groups in Sub-Saharan Africa at almost 40 million people in total. They are predominantly settled in Nigeria, where they comprise 21% of the population and the Yoruba language, which is also spoken in Togo and Benin, is still spoken here. … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The Yoruba Origin of Brazilian Culture
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Nigeria’s Unbelievable Triumph over Ivory Coast; Qualify for AFCON Semis
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their fifth semi-final spot in seven Nations Cup appearances on Sunday when they defied all odds to outplay and outrun their Ivorian counterparts. Keshi’s men went into the game as underdogs against an Ivorian side that has been hailed as the Golden generation of Ivorian football. The Nigerians … Continue reading Nigeria’s Unbelievable Triumph over Ivory Coast; Qualify for AFCON Semis
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation: Purview Into 2013
April 19, 2022
2012 was a year of tremendous growth for the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF). Over the course of the year, the organization expanded its pan-African reach with programmes that are positively impacting the development of the African socio-economic landscape, from helping farmers increase their yields through the provision of new seed varieties, to supporting entrepreneurs leading … Continue reading The Tony Elumelu Foundation: Purview Into 2013
KORA Awards 2012: Nigeria Gets 8 Nominations [FULL-LIST]
April 19, 2022
Arguably the most prestigious entertainment award in Africa, KORA Awards – 2012, is here, bigger and better. It will be held later this month in the West African country, Cote d’Ivoire and will feature the biggest entertainers on the continent and International R n B star Chris Brown. Nigeria got 8 nominations, with D’banj for … Continue reading KORA Awards 2012: Nigeria Gets 8 Nominations [FULL-LIST]
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DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is one of the remnant primary high forests that survived the urbanization of Yorubaland. Situated along the banks of the Osun River, just outside the city of Osogbo, the grove plays host to thousands of Osun worshippers and tourists who come yearly to celebrate the Osun- Osogbo … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
My Degree Is Better Than Yours
April 19, 2022
By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. My friend’s niece has been sulking and shedding tears. She does not want to attend university in Nigeria. Government officials here send their children abroad to school. Families that can afford it also do the same. It is rare to find anyone with an alternative choosing to stay behind. “All my … Continue reading My Degree Is Better Than Yours
Nigeria-UK Bilateral Trade To Reach £8 Billion By 2014
April 19, 2022
By David Stephen. Bilateral trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom will grow to £8 billion (2 trillion naira) by 2014, from £4 billion where it stands now. This will come in from growth in exports and import of raw materials and products between the two economies. The Nigerian Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun … Continue reading Nigeria-UK Bilateral Trade To Reach £8 Billion By 2014
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PROF WOLE SOYINKA
April 19, 2022
Prof Wole Soyinka, a man with many strips, an icon, a leader, an Author, a Nobel laureate, and a Father celebrates his birthday today July the 13th .We as a family and a firm, connectnigeria.com warmly wish you a splendid birthday. Happy Birthday to one of Nigeria’s greatest exports, distinguished for his immense contribution in the field of literature, an intellectual force and a man of integrity.
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BusinessDay Inspiring Woman Series 3
April 19, 2022
With the intention of reinstating optimism to the Nigerian woman and the country as a whole, BusinessDay presents the third edition of Inspiring Woman Series, an event that was birthed in July 2010 and has since become a programme that the discerning Nigerian woman always looks forward to.
