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BUSINESS Telecommunication

MTN Group Hits 200 Million Subscribers

April 19, 2022

MTN Group has announced that its subscriber base has grown to 200 Million Subscribers. The 19-year old organization, operating in 21 countries across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, has grown exponentially over the past few years, starting from South Africa, and recently establishing in newly created South Sudan. MTN operates in several African countries … Continue reading MTN Group Hits 200 Million Subscribers

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Events

Events This Weekend, August 16th — 18th

April 19, 2022

Queen Globe Beauty Pageant and Fashion Show Ten exclusive designers will showcase their works as 30 models storm the runway with ten Artistes for the fashion show alongside the Queen Globe Beauty Pageant. The winner of the Queen Globe Pageant walks away with ONE YEAR SALARY, A BRAND NEW CAR and will represents Nigeria at … Continue reading Events This Weekend, August 16th — 18th

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Entertainment SPORTS

Nigeria Wins Mandela Challenge

April 19, 2022

Uche Nwofor scored a second half brace to give the Super Eagles a resounding 2-0 win over their South African counterparts in the Nelson Mandela Challenge on Wednesday night. The VVV Venlo of Netherlands striker repaid Keshi’s faith in him with two well-taken goals to help Nigeria win the annual event. Mikel Obi, Kenneth Omeruo, … Continue reading Nigeria Wins Mandela Challenge

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Food Health

Garri – A Staple Food

April 19, 2022

The name ‘garri’ is not new to the ears of Nigerians. Garri has been around for as long as anyone can remember, and it is a major dietary source in Nigerian homes.. Though it is common among the myriad ethnic groups in Nigeria, garri is culturally associated with the Ijebu people in south west Nigeria, … Continue reading Garri – A Staple Food

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TECH

Top Ten Mobile Phone Brands in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Mobile phones are essentially communication devices. The proliferation of smartphones in Nigeria is also considered a symbol of social class and mobile business ports. “The smartphone culture is growing amongst Nigerians and other African nation,” said Chika Maduegbuna, founder of Afrinolly. For a country where the number of smartphone users is projected to increase from … Continue reading Top Ten Mobile Phone Brands in Nigeria

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Aviation Travel

Camair-Co to Begin Flight to Abidjan via Lagos

April 19, 2022

Camair-Co, the national airline of Cameroon is set to expand its West African reach with a new flight schedule to Abidjan, Ivory Coast via Lagos beginning 23 September 2013. This was disclosed by Job Ikose Mbenda, Camair-Co International Sales Manager at the airline’s Nigeria travel agencies forum held in Lagos recently. According to Mbenda, the … Continue reading Camair-Co to Begin Flight to Abidjan via Lagos

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Philanthropy Women Empowerment

Trafficked into Labour, a Young Girl Tries to Regain What She’s Lost

April 19, 2022

Blessing’s story is short, and it has many holes, simply because she doesn’t remember much of her life – at least the part before she came to Lagos, West Africa’s biggest metropolis. Years ago, she left her native Ghana with an aunt who was headed for neighbouring Nigeria. The aunt promised Blessing’s parents that the … Continue reading Trafficked into Labour, a Young Girl Tries to Regain What She’s Lost

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Entertainment SPORTS

Keshi Leads Eagles to Johannesburg

April 19, 2022

In less than 24 hours the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be squaring up against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the prestigious Mandela Challenge Cup competition. Keshi and his crew will attempt to use it to finalise their preparation for their world cup qualifying match against the Malawian national team. Only three players, … Continue reading Keshi Leads Eagles to Johannesburg

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Entertainment SPORTS

Okagbare Ends Nigeria’s Medal Drought

April 19, 2022

This week, Blessing Okagabare became the first Nigerian to win a medal at the Athletic World Championships since 1999 when she won silver in the Long Jump event at the World Athletics Championship in Moscow, Russia. The Delta-born athlete cleared 6.89 metres but had to finish behind Britney Reese of United States who jumped 7.01metres … Continue reading Okagbare Ends Nigeria’s Medal Drought

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Entertainment

Movie to Watch: Oblivious

April 19, 2022

Why should you watch Oblivious? Well, for one, it was directed by Ekene Mekunye and Stanley Ohikhuare, a man who emerged the 3rd most promising Nigerian Movie Director from a poll conducted by Africa Magic and aired on Jara. Plus, the storyline sounds so promising! It tells of a successful Advertising Executive (Adeyemi Okanlawon), who has been married … Continue reading Movie to Watch: Oblivious

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Aviation Travel

Ethiopian to Become the First International Carrier to fly to Enugu

April 19, 2022

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, has announced the commencement of new services to Enugu Airport, as of August 24, 2013, becoming the first international carrier to fly to the city. Ethiopian will also increase its five weekly flights to Abuja to daily service. Ethiopian will operate four times a week to Enugu, … Continue reading Ethiopian to Become the First International Carrier to fly to Enugu

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Entertainment News

Gidilounge Launches iOS & Android Music App; Available on iTunes Appstore

April 19, 2022

Gidilounge is an innovative digital media company that is in the business of re-inventing the way Africans discover, listen and enjoy African music. First they started as an on-line music streaming site, then they grew into a full blown African music website, complete with news and fresh releases. Then they expanded into creating an internet radio … Continue reading Gidilounge Launches iOS & Android Music App; Available on iTunes Appstore

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Entertainment

Ex BBA Winner Karen Igho now Into the Music Scene

April 19, 2022

Karen Igho, winner of the sixth episode of the Big Brother Africa reality show, has taken her talents into music, and is set to feature on a song with MMM records’ Kido. The song, titled Jump and Pass, is set to be released later this month. She promises that it would be good, and expresses in … Continue reading Ex BBA Winner Karen Igho now Into the Music Scene

Telecommunication

Airtel Nigeria Offers Millions in new Promo

April 19, 2022

Airtel Nigeria has introduced a STEP UP Promo to reward subscribers with millions of cash prizes daily. It is anchored on a point-based interactive SMS system where customers will accumulate points to increase their chances of winning by responding to questions. It is divided into three categories of Bronze, Silver and Gold with each category attracting a … Continue reading Airtel Nigeria Offers Millions in new Promo

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SPORTS

SuperSport Auditions for Pidgin English Commentator

April 19, 2022

SuperSport launches ‘Follow ya Mouth’ pidgin commentator search. It’s the first of its kind in Nigeria and the winner will provide commentary on the Glo Premier League, which now boasts several stars in the Super Eagles. Speaking on the novel initiative, Felix Awogu, General Manager of SuperSport West Africa, said: “We’re looking for Nigerians who can … Continue reading SuperSport Auditions for Pidgin English Commentator

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