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April 19, 2022

Toward the end of my two-month visit to Nigeria this summer, I did something stupid. But a kind, gracious, and conscientious taxi driver ensured that I didn’t live with the consequences of my stupidity. That singular experience has dramatically transformed my opinions of and attitude toward Nigerian taxi drivers–and, by extension, everyday Nigerians. Sometime in … Continue reading Nigeria: The Taxi Driver Who Saved Me

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Arts Culture Entertainment News Tourism

April 19, 2022

Nollywood diva, Rita Dominic has bagged another award as she won the Best Actress Award at the Nollywood Movie Award (NMA) for her role in ‘The Meeting’. Rita has had 11 different nominations in four different awards in 2013. The movie, ‘The Meeting’ also won the award for Best Director (Mildred Okwo) and Best Make-up … Continue reading Rita Dominic Wins NMA Award

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International News

April 19, 2022

Nigeria has been elected to UN Security Council for a 2-year term beginning in January 1, 2014. The 15 member council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Nigeria was elected withChad, Chile, Lithuania and Saudi Arabia. According to the United Nations, “The countries obtained the required two-thirds majority of those Member States present and … Continue reading Nigeria Elected To UN Security Council

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Entertainment News

April 19, 2022

Kendrick Lamar was the big winner of the night as he won five BET Hip Hop Awards while Drake took home four awards in the just concluded BET Hip Hop Awards 2013. Rapper Eve honoured hip hop pioneer MC Lyte with the “I Am Hip Hop” Award. The highly anticipated “ciphers” exceeded expectations, and were only matched by the stellar performances from some of hip … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar, Drake Win Big at BET Hip Hop Awards 2013

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BUSINESS News TECH

April 19, 2022

In an open letter on Monday, BlackBerry Ltd, reassured its numerous customers and partners that the company was financially stable despite announcing massive layoffs and engaging in talks to sell some or all of the company. The Ontario-based company told its stakeholders that they can continue to count on BlackBerry and its products, despite the … Continue reading BlackBerry Reassures Customers It Isn’t Bowing Out Yet

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BUSINESS ECONOMY Energy News

April 19, 2022

Eight Nigerian banks have agreed to fund Total’s contractor initiative with $7.5 billion. The Banks – Access Bank, Diamond Bank, Ecobank Nigeria, Fidelity Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Zenith Bank – signed a Memorandom of Understanding (MoU) with Total E&P Nigeria Limited and Total Upstream Nigeria Limited. … Continue reading Total Gets $7.5 Billion Syndicate Loan from Nigerian Banks

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News TECH

April 19, 2022

The Lagos State Government has signed an agreement with Microsoft on e-Governance in Redmond, Washington in the United States. The agreement, signed by The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fahsola, is expected to foster e-Governance initiatives to better serve the people on the state. Members of his cabinet that travelled with him include Commissioner for Science … Continue reading Lagos Partners Microsoft on e-Governance

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Entertainment Events Media News TECH

April 19, 2022

Video sharing platform, YouTube has announced the birth of its music awards called, ‘YouTube Music Awards’ via a video. The award ceremony which will hold in New York will be aired live on 3rd of November 2013with live musical performance from London, Moscow, Rio and Seoul. The popular platform also announced that it will be revealing … Continue reading YouTube Announces Its First Music Awards

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Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria rallied to a 2-1 victory over the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia in the first leg of their World Cup play-off. The reigning African champions came from a goal down to record a much-needed victory at Addis Ababa. The Ethiopians took the game to the Super Eagles in the first half, dominating … Continue reading World Cup Playoffs: Nigeria Trumps Ethiopia 2-1

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Energy Environment News Science & Technology

April 19, 2022

Over the years, heaps of trash in Lagos constituted environmental threats. That may soon turn to be a blessing as the state plans to turn the heaps of rubbish around the metropolis into electricity which the city desperately lacks. Lagos State is Nigeria’s commercial nerve; it is also one of the largest commercial cities in … Continue reading Lagos to Generate Electricity from Refuse Dumps

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Entertainment Personality

April 19, 2022

Felabration, the annual festival of music and arts commemorating the life and times of Nigerian music icon, the late Fela Anikulakpo Kuti will kick off officially on Monday 14th of October 2013 with “Fela Debate” to be chaired and moderated by Femi Falana (SAN), while Nana Rita Marley, Prof. John Collins, Vivien Goldman and Prof. Sola Olorunyomi are … Continue reading 2013 Felabration Kicks Off

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BUSINESS News Personality Stuff

April 19, 2022

… Ventures Africa values Alakija at $7.3 billion, … According to Forbes, Oprah Winfrey is worth $2.9 billion  According to latest report by pan-African magazine Ventures Africa,  Nigerian oil tycoon Folorunsho Alakija is now the richest black woman in the world with an estimated worth of $7.3 billion as TV queen, Oprah Winfrey is worth … Continue reading Nigerian Billionaire, Folorunsho Alakija beats TV Queen, Oprah to Richest Black Woman in the World with $7.3Bn Worth

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BUSINESS E-Commerce ECONOMY News

April 19, 2022

JUMIA, one of the leading e-commerce retailers in Nigeria, on October 10, 2013, won the award for “The Best Retail Launch of the Year” at the World Retail Congress in Paris, France. The recognition confers on JUMIA the first African company to be so honoured. Other nominees in this category were Hedonism Wines, Presso, Quem … Continue reading JUMIA Shines at World Retail Congress; Wins ‘Best Retail Launch of the Year’

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Arts Personality Reviews

April 19, 2022

October is the month of our country’s Independence celebration, and Nigeria also celebrates “Nollywood at 20” this month. The new nation for which we hope must begin with changes in our attitudes and work ethic, and a new crop of screenwriters are committed to inspiring us to leave mediocrity behind. Wonder what they do when … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Nigerian Screenwriters

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Events News

April 19, 2022

President Goodluck Jonathan will attend an extraordinary African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from October 11th – 12th. He will leave Nigeria today and return on tomorrow. According to PANA Press, “The summit will consider the Progress Report on the Implementation of the Assembly’s Decision of May 2013 on International Jurisdiction, Justice and the … Continue reading President Jonathan In Ethiopia for AU Summit

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