Archives Tag: Discover Nigeria
10 Must-see Wonders in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world. It pains me to hear of Nigerians running to other countries to see what we have in Nigeria. Most of our natural resources are so underdeveloped you can virtually enjoy them for free or next to nothing. Here are some must-see wonders we … Continue reading 10 Must-see Wonders in Nigeria
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Ezra Olubi, Activist And Technopreneur
April 19, 2022
Ezra Olubiis a Nigerian information technology expert, LGBT advocate, software engineer, mobile app developer, and entrepreneur born on 12 November 1986. He grew up in Ibadan, a prominent city in Oyo State, Nigeria. After completing his secondary school education he gained admission to study computer science at Babcock University, Illishan Remo, Ogun State between 2002 to … Continue reading Ezra Olubi, Activist And Technopreneur
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Nigerian Man Rides To End Polio In Africa
April 19, 2022
An ambitious biker, Kunle Adeyanju, has hit the airwaves and has caused a stir on the internet as he embarked on a “charity ride” from London, the UK, to Lagos on the bike. It has been 14 days since he last set out. According to him, his ride was to create an awareness to end … Continue reading Nigerian Man Rides To End Polio In Africa
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Do You Know The First Chairman of INEC?
April 19, 2022
Ephraim Omorose Ibukun Akpata was a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and the first chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, responsible for the 1998/1999 elections that re-introduced democracy in May 1999. Read more about Do you know Background Ephraim Akpata was born in 1927 in Edo State. He attended … Continue reading Do You Know The First Chairman of INEC?
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Nigerians In History: Babatunji Olowofoyeku
April 19, 2022
Olowofoyeku was born on 21st May 1917, and he grew up as the last born of a traditional extended family in Ilesha, a town in the west-south-west of what had previously been Northern Nigeria, a protectorate within the British Empire. Ilesha had previously been right on the border with Southern Nigeria and was near the … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Babatunji Olowofoyeku
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Women You Should Know: Mariam Temitope Masha
April 19, 2022
Mariam Temitope Masha is the senior special assistant to the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on humanitarian interventions. Prior to that appointment, she served as the senior special assistant to the President of Nigeria on internally displaced persons. She has also served as a strategic advisor to the vice president on North-East interventions. … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Mariam Temitope Masha
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Women You Should Know: Joy Emodi
April 19, 2022
Joy Emodi was born on 23 May 1955 in Onitsha, Anambra State; and is of the Igbo extraction. She attended the Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha and went on to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she earned a B.Sc. in Geography Education (1979), and then an LLB. Law (1985). After further legal … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Joy Emodi
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Women You Should Know: Josephine Elechi
April 19, 2022
Elechi was born in Ezza Ofu Village in Ezza Inyimagu Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State in 1948. Elechi attended Covenant Primary School in Afikpo from 1954–1961. She then moved to Holy Child Secondary School in Sharon from 1962–1966. Elechi took a break from school to work at Nigeria Construction and Furniture Company … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Josephine Elechi
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Men You Should Know: Shamsudeen Usman
April 19, 2022
Background Shamsudeen Usman was born on the 18 September 1949 in Warure Quarters of Kano State. His father, an Islamic scholar, died when he was about six years old. He began his education at Dandago Primary School. After attending secondary school at the prestigious Government College Keffi and King’s College, Lagos, he gained a BSc. … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Shamsudeen Usman
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Did You Know Akinola Aguda: The First Indigenous African To Head The position Of Chief Justice In Botswana
April 19, 2022
Akinola Aguda, who was born in 1923 in Akure, Nigeria, to the family of Elijah Aguda and Deborah Fasu, a prominent Anglican couple in Akure. He was a Yoruba Nigerian jurist and a former Chief Justice of Botswana. Prior to becoming Chief Justice, he was a lawyer and a High Court judge in Nigeria’s … Continue reading Did You Know Akinola Aguda: The First Indigenous African To Head The position Of Chief Justice In Botswana
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Do You Know Dorothy Ufot: The First Akwa Ibom Woman To Become A Senior Advocate Of Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Working in a male-dominated profession like ADR poses different challenges to women at every stage. As a young arbitrator, one of the first challenges I observed is the unwillingness of senior and older male lawyers to appear before you as an arbitrator, particularly as a Sole Arbitrator. But this is where Dorothy Udeme Ufot … Continue reading Do You Know Dorothy Ufot: The First Akwa Ibom Woman To Become A Senior Advocate Of Nigeria
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Jessica Anuna, Founder And CEO of Klasha
April 19, 2022
Jessica Anuna is a 29-year Nigerian startup founder who spent her formative years in London. She has previously worked at Amazon, Net-a-Porter, Shopify, and Restock China (her other company). She holds a degree in Journalism from City University, London. Read more about Discover Nigeria During her time at Net-A-Porter and Amazon, she became interested in … Continue reading Jessica Anuna, Founder And CEO of Klasha
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Top Places For A Family Vacation In 2022
April 19, 2022
Vacation is a needed time to get away from the usual routines and stress. It can also serve as a great bonding time for most families, where memories and connections are formed or reignited. Nigeria is also known to have very beautiful places and centers for family relaxation and your choice should be made based … Continue reading Top Places For A Family Vacation In 2022
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Men You Should Know: Eyitayo Jegede
April 19, 2022
Eyitayo Jegede was born to the family of late Chief Johnson Bosede, the Odopetu of Isinkan, Akure, and Mrs C.O Jegede (née Asokeji) from Ipele town, near Owo in Ondo State, Nigeria. He attended St. Stephen’s “SA” Primary School Modakeke and was at Aquinas College Akure from 5 January 1973 to July 1978 for his … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Eyitayo Jegede
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Men You Should Know: Ahmed Abdullahi Aliyu Abdurrahim Sumaila
April 19, 2022
Ahmed Abdullahi Aliyu Abdurrahim Sumaila born on 19 December 1976, was appointed as Grand leader of the Madinawa Clan and Naqib al-Madinawa by the Madinawa Majlis-ash-Shura Council, he also holds the royal titles of Wamban Sumaila, Dan Isan Wudil, and Makaman Massu, he is a District Head at Wudil and Sumaila Local Governments in … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ahmed Abdullahi Aliyu Abdurrahim Sumaila
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