Archives Tag: 2020
₦7 Million to Be Won in the Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon 2020
April 19, 2022
The Eko Innovation Center, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, has launched the Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon. Entries are now being received from startups that can create affordable metering solutions for households in Lagos. Read more about Business The winning teams will receive the competition’s prize of ₦7 million. … Continue reading ₦7 Million to Be Won in the Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon 2020
Nigeria’s Music Wins: Growth or No Growth
April 19, 2022
Thanks to social media, a lot has progressed quickly on the Nigerian music scene. When Ice Prince copped the first BET International Act all by himself, he became the first Nigerian and African act to do it all by himself. But he was by no means the first to do it in a pure … Continue reading Nigeria’s Music Wins: Growth or No Growth
By david-okwara
The Good News You Have Been Waiting For
April 19, 2022
Don’t you feel light when you hear a bit of good news? In a year like 2020, we are all about sharing and receiving good news. It’s the light we all seek and need in these times. Everyone is looking to ease stress and tension one way or the other at the moment — nobody wants … Continue reading The Good News You Have Been Waiting For
BUSINESS Economy Entrepreneurship
Micro, Small, And Medium-Sized Enterprises Day 2020
April 19, 2022
Every year, the world marks June 27 as its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Day. It was introduced by the United Nations In 2017 when it resolved to recognize MSMEs for powering the global economy. Small businesses are important.  They employ up to 70% of the global workforce and contribute half its GDP. Nine out … Continue reading Micro, Small, And Medium-Sized Enterprises Day 2020
World Blood Donor Day 2020
April 19, 2022
Thanks to modern civilisation, blood transfusions have become a regular medical practice that saves thousands of lives, which would have been lost if there were no access to safe blood. Every day, blood donations go a long way in supporting patients with life-threatening conditions and making sure they live longer. Safe blood is vital for … Continue reading World Blood Donor Day 2020
5th June: World Environment Day
April 19, 2022
One of the primary responsibilities given to man in the beginning, according to the Bible book of Genesis, was to care for the environment. As humans evolved and multiplied, the strain of our presence was felt by the earth. That was why in 1972, the United Nations held its first international conference on environmental issues … Continue reading 5th June: World Environment Day
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Do You Know The Nigerians On The 2020 Forbes List?
April 19, 2022
Recently, Forbes released its annual exclusive billionaires ranking with only 4 Nigerians – Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdul Samad Rabiu and Folorunsho Alakija – making the highly coveted list. Amongst the four, Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group retained his spot as the World’s richest black person with a fortune of USD10.1 billion. Mike Adenuga, … Continue reading Do You Know The Nigerians On The 2020 Forbes List?
By jeremiah
International Workers’ Day 2020 Entrepreneur Grant
April 19, 2022
International grants will be disbursed to Nigerian entrepreneurs in an attempt at reviving the economy that is faced with the tremendous effect of the global pandemic, Covid- 19 (Coronavirus). Existing entrepreneurs and startups will be encouraged, financially and this will be done in commemoration of the International Workers’ Day, May 1. Prospective entrepreneurs and startups … Continue reading International Workers’ Day 2020 Entrepreneur Grant
Nigerians In Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 – Part 3
April 19, 2022
Davies Okeowo Davies Okeowo, 29, Co-founder and CEO, Enterprise Hill and Competence Africa, decided to turn an entrepreneur in his second year as a University undergraduate after watching an episode of The Apprentice, a Donald Trump-produced business reality show. Despite failing in his first try to establish something, he did not give up on his … Continue reading Nigerians In Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 – Part 3
By ugo-chinedu
World Book and Copyright Day 2020
April 19, 2022
In a time that has seen most of the schools and educational institutions around the world closed, and human beings forced to stay indoors because of the corona virus outbreak, the world can leverage on the power and opportunity presented by books to combat the boredom associated with isolation, reinforce and strengthen ties, become creative … Continue reading World Book and Copyright Day 2020
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Nigerians In Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 – Part 2
April 19, 2022
Tracy Batta Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Smoothie Express, Tracy Batta’s quest to live her life like a healthy fruit basket started in 2014. Blending fruits together into a smoothie detox and packaging them to work proved tedious and time-consuming for 29-year-old Batta, prompting her to decide on starting a smoothie delivery company on … Continue reading Nigerians In Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 – Part 2
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Nigerians In Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 – Part 1
April 19, 2022
On April 2, 2020, renowned global magazine, Forbes, published a list of 30 young Africans under the age of 30 pushing the continent to greater heights in their various fields of life. This year marks the sixth year, Forbes Africa is publishing the annual list to celebrate Africa’s finest and brightest talents. In 2019, the … Continue reading Nigerians In Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 – Part 1
By ugo-chinedu
The Hide and Seek Game of The Presidency
April 19, 2022
After days of calling out, name calling on social media, criticisms on all media platforms, the president finally spoke to Nigerians for the second time on the 29th of March, 2020, since the outbreak of corona virus in Nigeria. This ushered in a two weeks long total lockdown in three states: Lagos State, Ogun State, … Continue reading The Hide and Seek Game of The Presidency
Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Makes Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 List 2020
April 19, 2022
Reigning Africa Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has hit another remarkable height in her career after being named in leading global magazine Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list. The list is the popular magazine’s way of highlighting and celebrating some of Africa’s finest talents and hardworking individuals who are already making waves in … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Makes Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 List 2020
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Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Nominated For Manchester United’s Player Of The Month For March 2020
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria’s striker, Odion Ighalo, has been nominated for the prize of Player of the Month for Manchester United for his outstanding performances in the month of March, 2020. The English side made the announcement via their twitter handle on Monday, March 16, 2020. A four man shortlist which includes Ighalo, Bruno … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Nominated For Manchester United’s Player Of The Month For March 2020
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