Archives Tag: Discover Nigeria
Dare Adekoya, Tech Enthusiast And Co-founder Of Abeg
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has continued to raise talents in all spheres of life. Despite being a troubled nation dealing with a lot of problems. It has continued to raise talents in art, culture, entertainment as well as in tech. It is no longer a secret that Nigeria is currently one of the poverty capital of the world. … Continue reading Dare Adekoya, Tech Enthusiast And Co-founder Of Abeg
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Men You Should Know: Datti Baba Ahmed
April 19, 2022
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed is a Nigerian economist and politician. He was a Senator and founder of Baze University, Abuja and Baba-Ahmed University Kano (Awaiting License). He is also the Pro-chancellor of Baze University Abuja where the Baze University Hospital which is said to be the biggest private hospital in Africa is domiciled. Read more about … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Datti Baba Ahmed
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Emmanuel Njoku, The 19-Year Old Nigerian Blockchain Genius
April 19, 2022
Njoku’s dream has always been to build an operating system like the American Bill Gates, or a social media platform like Mark Zukerberg. And has always aspired to be the African Mark Zukerberg. A dream people including his mother made jest of. Instead of becoming despaired, he began to ask questions and pored through every … Continue reading Emmanuel Njoku, The 19-Year Old Nigerian Blockchain Genius
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Do You Know? The First And Only Mayor Of Lagos State
April 19, 2022
Abubakar Ibiyinka Olorun-Nimbe is the name. He was a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who was the first and only Mayor of Lagos. He also represented Lagos in the Legislative Council. Read more about Do you know? Background Olorun-Nimbe was born in 1908, in Lagos to the family of Abdur-Raham and Ramotu Olorunimbe. His father … Continue reading Do You Know? The First And Only Mayor Of Lagos State
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Do You Know? The First Black Rhodes Professor At St Antony’s College, Oxford Is A Nigerian?
April 19, 2022
Wale Adebanwi was born in 1969. He is a Nigerian-born first Black Rhodes Professor at St Antony’s College, Oxford where he was, until June 2021, a Professor of Race Relations and a Governing Board Fellow. He is currently a Presidential Penn Compact Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Read more about Do … Continue reading Do You Know? The First Black Rhodes Professor At St Antony’s College, Oxford Is A Nigerian?
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Do You Know? Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna Was The First Black African To Win A Gold Medal At An International Sports Event
April 19, 2022
An Igbo from Onitsha, Anambra State, he was a science graduate of the University College of Ibadan and became involved in politics, later joining the military. Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna was a Nigerian army major and high jumper. He was the first Black African to win a gold medal at an international sports event when … Continue reading Do You Know? Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna Was The First Black African To Win A Gold Medal At An International Sports Event
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Did You Know? Ikponmwosa ‘IK’ Osakioduwa Was Formerly Also Known As ‘WildChild’?
April 19, 2022
If you are a viewer of shows like Nigerian Idol or a lot of award shows in Nigeria, you probably have come across this guy. Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa, popularly referred to as ‘IK’. IK is a Nigerian radio and television on-air personality who is known for his work with Rhythm 93.7 FM. He is also … Continue reading Did You Know? Ikponmwosa ‘IK’ Osakioduwa Was Formerly Also Known As ‘WildChild’?
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Men You Should Know: Ausbeth Ajagu
April 19, 2022
Ajagu was born in Asaba, Nigeria. Though he lives in Canada, he is a native of Nimo in Njikoka in Anambra State. He attended Oneh Primary School, Asaba, Delta State from 1971 to 1976 and later Osadedenis High School from 1976 to 1981. Read more about Men you should know He was a student of … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ausbeth Ajagu
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Men You Should Know: Ben Akabueze
April 19, 2022
Ben Akabueze is a Nigerian Chartered Accountant and the current Director-General of the Budget office for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He served as the CEO of NAL Bank Plc (now Sterling Bank Plc) and was two terms Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget with the Lagos State Government. Akabueze obtained a B.Sc in Accounting … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ben Akabueze
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Nigerians In History: Benjamin Oluwakayode Osuntokun
April 19, 2022
Benjamin Oluwakayode Osuntokun was born on the 6th of January 1935. He was a researcher and neurologist from Okemesi, Ekiti State, Nigeria. He is most popularly known for discovering the cause of ataxic tropical neuropathy. He was a founding member of the Pan African Association of Neurological Sciences and an early advocate and researcher on … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Benjamin Oluwakayode Osuntokun
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Women You Should Know: Ngozi Olejeme
April 19, 2022
Ngozi Juliet Olejeme is a Nigerian, entrepreneur, politician and administrator. She once served as the Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund from 2009 to 2015. Read more about Women Career Ngozi Olejeme was appointed chairman of the board of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in June 2009 by late President Umaru … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Ngozi Olejeme
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The Nigerian Who Helped Build East Asia’s Economy: Kalu Idika Kalu
April 19, 2022
In the face of Nigeria’s economic woes, history beckons us to look to the advanced nations whose economies are enviable and study how they did it. Over the years we have always admired the Asian Tigers of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. However, it has not been brought to the mainstream that … Continue reading The Nigerian Who Helped Build East Asia’s Economy: Kalu Idika Kalu
Woman You Should Know: Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire
April 19, 2022
Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire was born on September 29th, 1959. Popularly known as a Nigerian politician. She was the former Deputy-Governor of Lagos State from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, she was the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation from 2003 to 2011. Read more about Women Education She attended Salvation Army Primary … Continue reading Woman You Should Know: Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire
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Nigerians in History: Iyaloye Oyinkansola “Oyinkan” Abayomi,
April 19, 2022
Popularly known as a Nigerian nationalist and feminist, who was also the head of the Nigerian Girl Guides and founder of the Nigerian Women’s Party, Iyaloye Oyinkansola “Oyinkan” Abayomi, Lady Abayomi was born Oyinkansola Ajasa in Nigeria in 1897. Read more about Nigerians in history She was called Oyinkan (the shortened form of Oyinkansola) by … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Iyaloye Oyinkansola “Oyinkan” Abayomi,
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Women You Should Know: Abiodun Olujimi
April 19, 2022
Biodun Christine Olujimi was born on the 25th of December 1958. She was born in Omuo Ekiti, Ekiti state. Her education started in Our Lady of Apostles in Ibadan, Oyo State and then proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism to obtain a Diploma in 1976. Biodun Olujimi also bagged degrees in Political science and … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Abiodun Olujimi
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