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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria
Discover Nigeria: The Status Of Polygamy In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
As of 2009, there has yet to be any further debate of introducing a measure that would allow for civil polygamous marriages to be recognized all over the entire country. Instead, the legislation plays out on a state-by-state basis rather than introducing a nationwide measure. Read more about Discover Nigeria Twelve out of the … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The Status Of Polygamy In Nigeria
By jeremiah
Did You Know? 7 Signs Of Dehydration
April 19, 2022
Water is life. The human body is primarily made up of water, the quantity, however, changes with age, sex and hydration levels. Some of the functions of water in the body include joint lubrication, saliva formation, internal body temperature regulation, and waste disposal. Read more about Did you know? When the body loses water … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Signs Of Dehydration
Did You Know? The Health Benefits Of Coconut Water
April 19, 2022
Coconut water is the liquid that is found inside of a coconut. It nourishes the fruit. This refreshing drink which has been consumed for centuries is used in traditional healthcare for the treatment of certain ailments. Most of us grew up with a taste for coconut water. It’s a refreshing alternative to water; so, … Continue reading Did You Know? The Health Benefits Of Coconut Water
Did You Know? You Can Now Travel by Train from Delta to Kogi
April 19, 2022
Since the success of the Abuja-Kaduna metro station, Nigerians now look more favourably at using railways for interstate passenger travels. It’s no longer unusual to hear people say they now travel by train from Lagos to Ibadan, even though the double-track standard gauge rail has not yet been inaugurated. According to the Minister for Information … Continue reading Did You Know? You Can Now Travel by Train from Delta to Kogi
By ann
2021 Time 100 Next Features Five Nigerians
April 19, 2022
Times Magazine released its list of the 100 Next, an expansion of its Time100 franchise. The list celebrates an emerging group of leaders who Time deems to be setting the tone for the future across the world. The list is only in its second year and features five Nigerians who achieved prominence in the past … Continue reading 2021 Time 100 Next Features Five Nigerians
By david-okwara
Did You Know? This Nigerian Is A Deputy Director-General Of The WTO
April 19, 2022
The WTO operates a four Deputy Director-General style of governance and Benue State-born Yonov Frederick Agah is currently one of the four Deputy Directors-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). He has been in this position since the 1st of October 2013 and was reappointed to another four-year term on the 1st of October 2017. … Continue reading Did You Know? This Nigerian Is A Deputy Director-General Of The WTO
Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations
April 19, 2022
It is an indisputable fact that Nigeria as a geographical entity houses and produces to the world most of the world’s best minds. Contrary to our current reality of profligate and inept personalities holding leadership positions in the country, Nigerians, home and abroad, have always been recognised for their ingenuity and astute leadership qualities. … Continue reading Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations
Did You Know? 4 Romantic Tourist Activities To Try This Valentine’s Day
April 19, 2022
The legend of Saint Valentine being a priest who secretly married lovers to defy the will of Emperor Claudius II during his reign in 41-54 AD, gives the impression that Valentine’s Day is only for lovers. Not everyone has someone special in their lives. There are some who are in a long-distance relationship because of … Continue reading Did You Know? 4 Romantic Tourist Activities To Try This Valentine’s Day
By ann
Did You Know? Lagos Contributes Over 30 Percent Of Nigeria’s GDP
April 19, 2022
There’s no doubting the economic prowess of Lagos. It’s where a large chunk of Nigeria’s heavy-duty business happens. Home to numerous corporate headquarters, the metropolis also embraces more than two dozen industrial estates and four major business districts. Add the myriad commercial concerns that carpet the city, and you’ll begin to see why this … Continue reading Did You Know? Lagos Contributes Over 30 Percent Of Nigeria’s GDP
Did You Know? The First Black Artist To Paint An Official Portrait Of The US President Is A Nigerian
April 19, 2022
Kehinde Wiley! That’s the name. Kehinde Wiley. Kehinde Wiley was born on February 28, 1977. He is an African-American portrait painter based in New York City, who is known for his highly naturalistic paintings of black people. He was commissioned in 2017 to paint a portrait of former President Barack Obama for the Smithsonian National … Continue reading Did You Know? The First Black Artist To Paint An Official Portrait Of The US President Is A Nigerian
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Nigeria Has The Largest Number Of Tech Hubs In Africa
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is home to one of Africa’s top startup ecosystems. The energy, innovation, and drive of its entrepreneurs and their teams have produced many impressive products that solve some of the country’s pressing problems. From agriculture to finance, healthcare and education, these startups are shaking up the status quo and bringing positive change to … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria Has The Largest Number Of Tech Hubs In Africa
Third Mainland Bridge Set To Be Shutdown For Three Days
April 19, 2022
In a bid to complete another round of delicate expansion joints replacement at the Third Mainland Bridge, Mr Olukayode Popoola, the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, announced on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, that the bridge would be shut down for three days. The shutdown is expected to commence by midnight of Friday, January … Continue reading Third Mainland Bridge Set To Be Shutdown For Three Days
By ugo-chinedu
What You Need To Know About The New Service Chiefs
April 19, 2022
On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari accepted the resignation and retirement of the country’s service chiefs and spared little time in appointing new heads as the government intensifies efforts to combat insecurity. Read more about Did you know? The news of the appointment of new service chiefs was greeted with applause from … Continue reading What You Need To Know About The New Service Chiefs
Did You Know That The World’s First And Only Fully Trained Cardio-Nephrologist Is A Nigerian?
April 19, 2022
It is always a big deal to blaze a trail. To be the first in any speciality or field. Such people are special in many ways. One of such is Olurotimi John Badero, a Nigerian-American physician, interventional cardiologist and interventional nephrologist who has been recognized as the world’s first and only fully trained cardio-nephrologist … Continue reading Did You Know That The World’s First And Only Fully Trained Cardio-Nephrologist Is A Nigerian?
By jeremiah
Nigeria is the World’s Biggest Producer of Yams
April 19, 2022
As one of Nigeria’s staple crops, yam features prominently in the local cuisine. Its tubers are sliced up and boiled, roasted, and fried— or pounded –and served along with a vast array of sauces. It is even an important part of the culture in certain regions of the country. Read more about Agriculture There are … Continue reading Nigeria is the World’s Biggest Producer of Yams
