Nigerian Economic Summit Opens In Abuja
The 20th edition of the Nigerian Economic Summit has kicked off in Abuja. The event which will last from 18th March through to 20th is being held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja with the theme: ‘Transforming Education Through Partnerships for Global Competitiveness’. Mr. Frank Nweke, Director General of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, explained […]
The 11th Unique Interior Exhibition Holds on Thursday 27th February
The 11th Unique Interior Exhibition, themed “Uniqueness with a Professional Touch,” will be held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos from the 27th February to the 1st of March 2014. The exhibition promises to showcase unique products and services and engage in discussions on topics, trends and improvements in the interior decorations’ industry. Some of the topics to […]
Borderless 2014 Conference in Nigeria Begins Today
The Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) and the Nigerian Shippers Council are holding a joint conference themed Borderless 2014: Enabling Growth. This is the 3rd edition of the Annual Conference of the Borderless Alliance, which begins on February 26th through to 28th at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja Lagos. The conference will engage participants in an […]
Dele Momodu, Japhet Omojuwa, Sunday Dare and Others to Speak at New Media Africa Symposium
Journalists, Dele Momodu and Sunday Dare will join other new media professionals including the special assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on new media, Reno Omokri; political blogger, Japhet Omojuwa; rapper and label CEO, Eldee and others at the New Media Africa Symposium and Awards ceremony billed for March 7, 2014 at the ballroom, Eko Hotel […]
New Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey Unveiled
The new Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey was delivered to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) secretariat in Abuja this Wednesday. The kit was designed by Adidas, the official equipment partner of Nigerian national teams. The jersey incorporates two tones of green and is based on the new Adidas Condivo 14 kit template for several other […]
Game Changers: Orezi, Wande Coal, Phyno, D’banj Among 10 Nigerian Artistes to Look Out for in 2014
Just as Sean Tizzle, a rave of the moment, was discovered in 2013, the year 2014 is expected to deliver new surprises. Though the new artistes that would rock the scene are pretty much unknown, a number of established artistes are expected to up their game in the coming months. We look at 10 artistes […]
Social Media Week Lagos Kicks Off
The Social Media Week 2014 officially kicked off in Lagos and a host of other cities around the world yesterday and will last till February 21st. With this year’s event, it celebrates its sixth year of existence around the world and its second year in Africa. Since it started in 2008, it has reached attendees […]
3 Ways Yobo’s Recall Can Spur Super Eagles to Glory in Brazil
These are certainly critical times in the life of a professional footballer. While the young and upcoming anticipate getting selected to launch their careers, the old and experienced are looking for a graceful exit from the international scene. Last week, Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, listed skipper Joseph Yobo in his squad of 23 […]
BAFTA 2014: Chiwetel Ejiofor Wins Best Actor for 12 Years a Slave
Nigerian-British born actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, has won the award for ‘Best Actor’ for his role in Steve McQueens slavery drama 12 Years a Slave at the 2014 British Academy and Film Awards. The actor beat the likes of Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, and Bruce Dern to get the coveted award. “I’m so deeply honoured and […]
Nigeria Needs Improved Preparation for Commonwealth Games – Yusuf Ali
Yusuf Ali, one of the coaches with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has voiced out Nigeria’s need to be better prepared in order to perform excellently at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Ali made this disclosure yesterday in Lagos, pointing out that the Nigerian contingent to the event needs all the support it can get. […]
Keshi Still the Best Coach in Africa- Ghanaian Coach
Despite Nigeria’s lacklustre performance that saw it edged out from the race to the finals at the African Nations Championship, Coach Maxwell Konadu of Ghana considers the helmsman of the Super Eagles the best in Africa. The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana were goalless during the 90-minute regulation time, and […]
CHAN 2014: Super Eagles Rally to Beat Morocco 4-3; Advance to Semi-Finals
The Super Eagles of Nigeria rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Atlas Lions of Morocco 4-3 in a stunning display of resilience just as it advanced to the semi-final stage of the African Nations Championship. The Eagles went scoreless in the first half trailing the Lions 0-3. Barely five minutes into the second […]
CHAN 2014: Super Eagles to Square-up Against Morocco in Quarter Finals
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 […]
CHAN 2014: Super Eagles Defeat South Africa; Qualify for Quarter Finals
Nigeria had one of its best games since the start of the African Nations Championship in South Africa. The Super Eagles, comprising of home-based players, got an easy ride over host Bafana-Bafana in a 3-1 clash. Ejike Uzoenyi opened the net with a volley in the 22nd minute, which put the Eagles ahead while posing […]
5 Things to Know Today – Thursday
1. GenVoices Gets Endorsement from the UN Generational Voices, the movement that was established to channel the energies of Nigerian youths towards nation-building, has received recognition from the United Nations. “I received with considerable excitement the news that a large group of young Nigerians under the movement called GenVoices have come together to inspire hope in […]
CHAN: Super Eagles Back on Track with 4-2 Win Over Mozambique
Despite a poor opening with a 2-1 loss to Mali on Saturday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria got back on track at the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in South Africa with a 4-2 victory over Mozambique on Wednesday. The Eagles did not start the game against Mozambique on a good note as Dario Khan […]