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Arts Culture Discover Nigeria ECONOMY FAMILY 7 more...

April 19, 2022

Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria, which is located in its center. Building Abuja according to plan started in the 1980s. It officially became Nigeria’s capital on 12th December 1991, replacing Lagos, which is regarded as its commercial capital and its most populous city. Abuja’s identity is conspicuously defined by Aso Rock, a 400-metre … Continue reading 5 Amazing Places to Visit in Abuja

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Beauty BUSINESS E-Commerce Fashion LIFESTYLE 6 more...

April 19, 2022

UberChic Ville (UCV) is a Lagos-based online store hosting the very best in unique fashion accessories from all over the world. UCV is determined to be your one-stop shop for your fashion accessories needs, bringing you the latest accessories in the fashion world and ensuring you look like a UberChic Diva. Connect Nigeria recently spoke … Continue reading UberChic Ville’s Jasmine T. Olaniran: A Jeweler’s Passion for Fashion

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Arts Entertainment Religion

April 19, 2022

  In Nigeria, Gospel music has mostly had to take the back seat especially as it concerns constant airplay and financial success. This is in spite of the fact that Nigerians are faithful adherents of two of the largest religions in the world. Occasionally, some Gospel artistes have had to add some flavour of secular … Continue reading Frank Edwards, Tope Alabi, Sinach, Buchi, Others Make Connect Nigeria’s Top 10 Gospel Artistes

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EDUCATION News

April 19, 2022

The Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, has received a grant of $8 million (N1.3 billion) from the World Bank. This is contained in a statement signed by Abiodun Olarewaju, the Public Relations Officer of the University and made available in Osogbo, the state capital, on Wednesday. Mr. Olarewaju said that the grant would be used … Continue reading Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Gets N1.3 billion from World Bank

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BUSINESS ECONOMY Energy News

April 19, 2022

The Dangote Group, a conglomerate of manufacturing companies owned by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is considering purchasing oil fields in Nigeria. The planned purchase comes in the wake of news that international oil companies in Nigeria plan to sell their onshore assets in the country. Dangote Group is making moves to set up a … Continue reading Dangote Group Considers Acquisition of Oil Blocks

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Arts Beauty CAREER Creative Industry FAMILY 9 more...

April 19, 2022

Fifty-one years and still exuding great magnetic quality and radiant beauty, Joke Silva is a notable icon of the Nigerian movie industry. A mother, an actress/director, a wife and partner to her husband at the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts and the pioneer managing director of Malete Film Village set up by the Kwara State University, … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why We Love Joke Silva

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Discover Nigeria Events News

April 19, 2022

Generational Voices (GenVoices), a project-driven platform to harness the energy of young Nigerians for nation building, held its historic 100,000 Voices Telethon hosted by Channels Television, and aired by Ebony Life TV, Beat FM and Nigerian Info. The event was broadcast to over 25 million viewers and listeners across Nigeria, 22 African counties and numerous … Continue reading GenVoices: A New Generation Has Spoken

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Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  It has been a rejuvenated experience for the home-based Eagles at the ongoing African Nations Championship holding in South Africa. After conceding to a defeat to Mali in its first match, the Super Eagles still ended the group stage qualifying for the quarter finals with two consecutive victories against Mozambique and South Africa. It … Continue reading CHAN 2014: Ejike Uzoenyi Showing Class

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Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The home-based Super Eagles representing Nigeria at the 2014 African Nations Championships in South Africa will, perhaps, be facing its toughest battle this Saturday. The Eagles will be put to the test when they square-up against the Moroccan national team. The Eagles learnt of their opponents in the quarter finals when Morocco trumped Uganda on … Continue reading CHAN 2014: Super Eagles to Square-up Against Morocco in Quarter Finals

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Arts Entertainment Reviews

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

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News Stuff Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

1. UCH Performs Seven Open-heart Surgeries in Three Months The University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has carried out seven successful open-heart surgeries in the final quarter of 2013. Professor Temitope Alonge, chief medical director of the hospital, made the announcement yesterday. 2. Changing of the Guard in the Military Nigeria’s service chiefs … Continue reading 5 Things to Know Today – Friday

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Creative Industry Entertainment News

April 19, 2022

Nigerian-British actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, has been nominated in the ‘Best Actor’ category for his role in the award-winning movie, ’12 Years a Slave’ at the 2014 Oscar Awards. Ejiofor was recently nominated for ‘Best Actor’ at the just concluded Golden Globe Awards for his role in the same flick. Other Africans nominated at the Oscar … Continue reading Nigerian-British Actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor Nominated for Oscar Award

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Discover Nigeria Events International News Stuff

April 19, 2022

Ahead of its historic Telethon, the United Nations has endorsed Generational Voices (GenVoices), the project-driven platform to harness the offline and online energy of young Nigerians for practical efforts towards nation building. The Telethon will be hosted on Saturday, 18 January 2014 and broadcast on Channels Television to over 10 million Nigerians from 10am-1pm, where … Continue reading Generational Voices Gets Endorsement from the United Nations

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News TECH Telecommunication

April 19, 2022

Sony has unveiled the Xperia T2 Ultra and E1 smartphones, along with dual-sim versions of the same models. Though Sony did not disclose the pricing and availability details of the smartphones, it revealed the features of the devices. “Xperia E1 combines the best of Sony’s audio technologies with a premium design and great hardware to create … Continue reading Sony Unveils New Xperia Smartphones

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Entertainment News

April 19, 2022

  Nigerian-born African American rapper, Wale, will premiere his television documentary titled ‘Wale: I Am From’, on January 20th with a visit to Nigeria on the same day. The documentary will debut on REVOLT TV AT 10 p.m EST. The documentary, ‘Wale: I Am From’ will follow Maybach Music superstar Wale on his recent trip to Africa as he … Continue reading TV Documentary ‘Wale: I Am From’ Premieres Jan. 20th

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