Archives Tag: Discover Nigeria Series

Discover Nigeria Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Abeokuta- A City Under Rock

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Spoiling for an adventure to the remote parts of Northern Nigeria? Sokoto State is the first place that actually comes to mind because of its popularity as the seat of the caliphate. This thriving caliphate dates as far back as 1804 where a grounded and conspicuous system of governance was instituted by Uthman Dan Fodio. Over the years, … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: Sokoto- Seat of the Caliphate

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Jos, Plateau State, often referred to as the “Home of Peace and Tourism”, is undoubtedly one of the most fabulous cities in Nigeria. The city offers enough activities, landmarks and restaurants to last you almost a lifetime: the culture, the history, the food! The choices are endless! If you are visiting the city, there are … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Top 4 Must-Have Experiences in Jos

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igbinijesu The Nigeria Police is the national police of Nigeria with complete jurisdiction across the entire country. The history of the Nigeria Police is closely interwoven with the formation of colonies and protectorates that were later fused to become Nigeria in 1914. It began in 1861 when Lagos became a Crown Colony of … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The Nigeria Police

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Africa is home to medicinal plants and fruits, some of which cannot be found in other parts of the world. It is common knowledge that traditional medicine is effective and remains a major source of remedies for the continent, servicing the needs of up to 80% of the population. Generally, fruits provide essential vitamins, fibers … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The White Star Apple

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

  It’s Valentine’s week and the hype just seems out of this world this 2013. Indeed St. Valentine’s Day celebrations did not get as much attention a decade ago, as it garners today. In the years gone by, this week was practically another week in the Nigerian’s quest to make ends meet or witness something … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: Five February Facts You Should Know About Nigeria

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Discover Nigeria Entertainment Personality

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igbinijesu. Few knew him as “Andrew”. I did. And I will always remember that young Nigerian man whom Veno Marioghae advised in her music video, Nigeria Go Survive  not to “check out’. That man, Enebeli Elebuwa, a veteran actor, died at 66 at the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faribad Haryana, New Delhi, … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: And Andrew Checked Out – A Tribute To Enebeli Elebuwa…

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igbinijesu.   Yankari National Park is a wildlife park located in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Its sprawl of about 2,244 sq.km of Guinea Savannah is home to variants of natural warm springs, flora and fauna making it an extremely virile spot for tourists. Yankari was designated as Nigeria’s largest national park in 1991, having … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: Yankari National Park; Our National Treasure.

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Discover Nigeria History

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igbinijesu. The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Aradu is the biggest Navy ship in Nigeria. A 125.6m long all purpose fighting ship, the Aradu evokes the sound craftsmanship of its German builder, Blohm & Voss and the prowess of Nigeria as the hegemony of West Africa. The NNS Aradu is a rare beauty of … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: Meet The NNS Aradu

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Discover Nigeria History

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igninijesu. Commercial motorcycling in Nigeria was first started in Benin in 1988. Arising out of the crippling unemployment of the Structural Adjustment Program days, young people turned to commercial motorcycling to make ends meet. Young people used their motorcycles to transport people from place to place in order to earn money. Soon enough, … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The History of Okada.

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Discover Nigeria History

April 19, 2022

 By Nehi Igbinijesu. Did you know that the University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s oldest university, was started in 1932 as Yaba College, Lagos before being transferred to Ibadan in 1948? Founded on 17 November 1948, the University College Ibadan (as it was known) was originally instituted to be a satellite college of the University of London. … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: Nigeria’s Premier University

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Discover Nigeria History

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igbinijesu. The sense of history is rarely understood in Black Africa. This neglect in our society has been largely evident in the poor generational succession across our country’s businesses, polity and national life; creating serious gaps that have left us with the same “old” leaders almost fifty years post-independence. I came across a … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Lull Of History.

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Discover Nigeria History

April 19, 2022

  Fuelled by his passion to see Nigeria independent, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe founded the West African Pilot on November 22, 1937.  Zik, as he was known, acted as the paper’s editor from 1937 to 1947, stealing the vast audiences of Nigeria Daily Times with his paper’s vivacious blend of politics and gossip. The West African … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The West African Pilot.

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Discover Nigeria History iConnect

April 19, 2022

A TESTAMENT TO THE POWER OF COMMUNAL EFFORTS By Nehi Igbinijesu. It is an awesome thing when people do not blame government for every disadvantage experienced in day-to-day living. More laudable about this kind of attitude is the fact that it implies that such people can take the initiative to do for country what country … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport

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BUSINESS Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igbinijesu. For almost everything you find in Africa, little or nothing is known of its value until white people tell us. That had been the case until now; a curious case of apathy for knowledge.  From the aqua petroleo in Equatorial Guinea to beautiful black silt on the grounds in Itakpe, Nigeria, I … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: A Basket Full Of Tigernuts

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