The Rise of Tech and business Co-Working Spaces in Abeokuta
Fostering Innovation and Collaboration: In the dynamic technological innovation landscape, the traditional office model is rapidly evolving. Tech entrepreneurs, startups, and freelancers gravitate towards co-working spaces, drawn by the promise of collaboration, flexibility, and a vibrant community. These spaces offer more than just desks and Wi-Fi; they cultivate an ecosystem where creativity thrives and […]
Abeokuta Tech Expo 2024: Building The Technologist In You
As the world accelerates towards a future dominated by technology, staying abreast of the latest advancements has never been more critical. The Abeokuta Tech Expo by RIFFUTURES is not just another event; it’s a gateway to understanding and embracing the technologies that will shape our tomorrow. Aimed specifically at teens, young and even old […]
Best School of Tech and Business in Abeokuta – Unlock Your Potentials with RIF Futures Research Academy
In today’s digital age, the demand for skilled professionals in information technology (IT) continues to soar. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career prospects, delve into the world of e-commerce, learn programming or master the intricacies of telecommunication, our academy offers a transformative learning experience designed to equip you with the tools you need […]
The First Hospital Facility In Nigeria: The Sacred Heart Hospital, Abeokuta
The first hospital in Nigeria was the Sacred Heart Hospital in Abeokuta which was built by the Roman Catholic Mission in 1885. Sacred Heart Hospital is located in Lantoro, in the heart of Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, in the Southwest region of Nigeria. Read more about […]
Did You Know? The Fascinating History Of Abeokuta
The city of Abeokuta is the capital of Ogun State in South Western Nigeria. Home to more than half a million people, it sits 78 km north of Lagos and is a major stop on the interstate road running from Lagos to Ibadan. Read more about Did you know? An interesting fact about Abeokuta […]
Olumo Rock: The Gem Of South Western Nigeria
Abeokuta is just about an hour’s drive from the bustling metropolitan city of Lagos, providing convenient access to an array of hotels, restaurants, clubs, casinos and various nightlife activities. Lagos is also home to the closest airport to Abeokuta, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Read more about Travel and Tourism Abeokuta, Ogun State in […]
Travel Tips: 3 Tour Activities to Embrace in 2021
With news of the second wave of the pandemic hitting hard in Nigeria, there are rumours of another lockdown in view. It seems tourism is about to take another major hit this year. But it doesn’t have to halt tour activities for those who can get involved. Tour activities do not refer to travelling only. […]
Do You Know: The Awori Ethnic Group
Background Traditionally, the Awori people are found in Ogun and Lagos States, Nigeria. Towns including Isheri, Ota, Igbesa, Agbara, Ilobi, Tigbo are all Awori settlements within present-day Ogun State (created 1976) in Nigeria. The settlement of the Awori clan is known to have preceded the establishment of Abeokuta as an Egba kingdom in 1832, […]
ThrowBack Thursday – Abeokuta Women’s Revolt (1949)
The Abeokuta Women’s Revolt, also known as the Egba Women’s Tax Riot, was a resistance movement championed by the Abeokuta Women’s Union (AWU) and led by two middle-class women, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti and Grace Eniola Soyinka, in the late 1940s. The major issue which the movement revolted against centred on the imposition of unfair taxation […]
ThrowBack Thursday – James Pinson Labulo Davies: A Pioneer Nigerian of Many Firsts (1)
James Pinson Labulo Davies was born on August 14, 1828 to James and Charlotte Davies in the village of Bathurst, Sierra Leone. Davies’ parents, James and Charlotte, had their origins in Abeokuta and Ogbomoso respectively. Bathurst, which was also a British colony, became home for these two who were rescued slaves after the Trans-Atlantic slave […]
Helpful Little Articles: Hotels in Abeokuta
When you hear Abeokuta, the first thing you’d probably think of is Olumo Rock (the city practically sprouted of rocky formations on the banks of the Ogun River). If you are better informed, you’d probably know it is the Egba (Yoruba sub-group) heartland. If you know nothing at all, you at least know it is […]
5 Things To Do in Abeokuta This Christmas
Abeokuta, known for its ancient heritage, is the capital of Ogun State. People consider Abeokuta a calm city, more rural than urban. Its appeal draws in tourists, causing them to walk away with great memories worth testifying about. So if you find yourself in Abeokuta this Christmas, here are 5 things you can do to have more fun: Read […]
Top 10 Cities Recommended For Tourism By Nigerians
Every time you hear of tourism in Nigeria, it seems its centred on Lagos. So we took a survey to hear people’s opinions of the other states tourists can have fun besides Lagos. Below are the top 10 cities, other than Lagos, recommended by Nigerians for a great tourist experience (arranged in no particular order): […]
For The Love Of Adire
Growing up, I had no idea what the word ‘’adire’’ meant. As I grew older, I began to fall in love with the name ‘’tie and dye’’ and the magic it could produce when created. Little did I know that it was actually named ‘’adire’’. Commonly known among the yorubas, adire is a material which […]
Interesting Facts About The Egba Tribe
The Egba tribe is a sub-ethnic group of one of the major tribes in Nigeria – the Yoruba tribe. They are a group of people domiciled in Ogun State, precisely Abeokuta. It is worthy to note that besides being one of the four major ethnic groups in Ogun State, they are also one of the […]
Abeokuta- A City Under Rock
We are quite familiar with terms of cities built on hills or rocks. However, here is Abeokuta, renowned for the rocky landscape of its environments. The name Abeokuta literary translates into “under the rock” and the rocks provided refuge for the people of the town during times of war and slave hunting from towns like […]