Archives Tag: Anambra
The Anambra Waxbill: A Peculiar Pride for Nigeria Background of Nigeria’s Avifauna
April 19, 2022
The avifauna of Nigeria includes a total of 975 species, of which four are endemic. Thirty-one species are globally threatened. The taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World, 2021 edition. The family accounts at … Continue reading The Anambra Waxbill: A Peculiar Pride for Nigeria Background of Nigeria’s Avifauna
By jeremiah
Top 5 States To Do Business In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is the biggest economy in Africa with a population size of over 180 million people. The people are known for their resilience, talent and hospitality. Interestingly, Nigerians, apart from having a huge stake in agriculture, are commercial traders, corporate workers, professionals and business people in general. Read more about Business The rise of … Continue reading Top 5 States To Do Business In Nigeria
Women You Should Know: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
April 19, 2022
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, was born, September 15, 1977, in Enugu, Nigeria. The Nigerian author is one whose work has drawn extensively on the Nigeria-Biafra war of the late 1960s. Background and Education Adichie was born in the city of Enugu in Nigeria and grew up as the fifth of six children in an Igbo … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
By jeremiah
Facts You Should Know about Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company
April 19, 2022
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd., shortened as IVM, is a Nigerian automobile and bus manufacturing company. It was founded by Innocent Chukwuma Nwala and runs a plant in Nnewi in Anambra state. Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing is nicknamed Pride of African Road. Here are some interesting facts you should know about the Pride of African Road. … Continue reading Facts You Should Know about Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company
By jeremiah
Helpful Little Articles: Hotels in Awka
April 19, 2022
The city of Awka is rather inconspicuous in the consciousness of the average Nigerian and it is not hard to see why. It is the state capital of Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria. We will be running down a list of hotels in Awka township. Read more about other Helpful Little Articles 1. Malikwu Hotels … Continue reading Helpful Little Articles: Hotels in Awka
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Crazy About The South East: 3 Things To Do In Anambra State
April 19, 2022
It’s one thing to know the awesome tourist destinations in a state like Anambra, it is quite another to know what to do when you visit. As you know, most of the wonderful tourist attractions are not in one specific location and driving from one to the other might cost a lot of time. Here … Continue reading Crazy About The South East: 3 Things To Do In Anambra State
By ann
Recipe for Ofe Onugbu
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is Ofe Onugbu, the absolutely delicious soup that hails from Anambra State. Anambra Onugbu Soup is known by its signature long bitter leaves and the wrapped locust beans which is locally known as ogili isii. Ogili isii gives ofe onugbu its unique aroma and flavor. Before we discuss the making of … Continue reading Recipe for Ofe Onugbu
Recipe for Omabala Nsala Soup
April 19, 2022
This season is perfect for a hot bowl of nsala soup. Here’s how to go about it. Ingredients Chicken Catfish Dry fish Fresh pepper and Cameroon pepper Crayfish Ehuru (calabash nutmeg) Uda Uziza seeds Medium sized onions Locust bean (ogili okpei, iru or dawa dawa) 6 medium sized cubes of raw white yam (for thickening) … Continue reading Recipe for Omabala Nsala Soup
Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra
April 19, 2022
Ndi Anambra are a people with a rich cultural heritage. Marriage is highly regarded in Anambra State for it is the symbolic joining of families in the presence of witnesses. Thus, whenever a traditional wedding invitation is received, people attend to share in the beauty and joy of a new beginning as well as to … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra
Made In Nigeria: Electric Keke Napep Unveiled
April 19, 2022
An electric tricycle (locally called keke napep) has been unveiled in Aba. Ifeanyi Okafor, who hails from Umuchu, Anambra State, successfully manufactured the tricycle. An Alternative A graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Ifeanyi Okafor explains that the project began in 2015, during the fuel scarcity that hit the country in May/June. Angered by … Continue reading Made In Nigeria: Electric Keke Napep Unveiled
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Top 10 Tourist destinations in South-Eastern Nigerian
April 19, 2022
Tourism in Nigeria has never been better. New sites are being discovered and developed. This new development reduces the pressure for Nigerians to travel out of the country for a unique experience. The more we visit our home based destinations, the more money will be injected into the tourism industry, leading to further development. The southeastern states … Continue reading Top 10 Tourist destinations in South-Eastern Nigerian
By ann
Over a Thousand Prosecuted at Anambra For Defaulting in Payment of Taxes
April 19, 2022
According to Vanguard, about 1,206 persons have been prosecuted by the Anambra State Government for defaulting in payment of signage taxes. Addressing newsmen in his office in Awka, the Managing Director of Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency, ANSAA, Chief Jude Emecheta, said the cases have been settled out of court. According to him, the … Continue reading Over a Thousand Prosecuted at Anambra For Defaulting in Payment of Taxes
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New $300 Million Mortgage Deal for Nigeria, by the World Bank
April 19, 2022
The World Bank and Nigeria are partnering for a $300 million mortgage deal to provide finance for the housing sector in Nigeria. The finance will be operational from 2014, in six states – including Lagos, Anambra, Bauchi and the FCT. The Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala revealed this at the World Bank/IMF … Continue reading New $300 Million Mortgage Deal for Nigeria, by the World Bank
Nollywood Actor, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Joins Anambra Government as Creative Media Assistant
April 19, 2022
Nollywood Actor, Bob Manuel Udokwu, has been appointed as a senior special assistant on creative media to the Anambra Governor, Peter Obi. He will be responsible for tasks relating to new media and entertainment for the Anambra government. He was gleeful in a message to contacts on his blackberry messenger, telling them to thank God … Continue reading Nollywood Actor, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Joins Anambra Government as Creative Media Assistant
Onitsha Port for Concession in February
April 19, 2022
The port commissioned in Onitsha, Anambra State – by the President – in September, has been announced ready for concession — in February. This was made known, when the National Good Governance Team, visited Anambra and went to the port site. The N4.6 billion port is expected to complement the existing one in Rivers state and the … Continue reading Onitsha Port for Concession in February
