Archives Tag: Ebonyi State

Did You Know? Tourism

April 19, 2022

Abakaliki is the capital of Ebonyi State and the city has recently undergone a face lift under the administration of the present Ebonyi State governor. So if you happen to be going there or even passing through, here are some good hotels you should checkout. Read about Hotels in Jos 1. Hotel Geneza This is … Continue reading Helpful Little Articles: Hotels in Abakaliki

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Food

April 19, 2022

Salt is one of the oldest food seasoning and preservatives. It is also one of the most important minerals produced in Nigeria. Salt deposits exist in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, Imo, Katsina, and Sokoto states. Today, we will be discussing salt production in Ebonyi. Ebonyi State goes by the slogan, Salt … Continue reading Did You Know? 5 Historical Facts About Salt Production in Ebonyi State

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Did You Know? Food

April 19, 2022

Donkeys were introduced in Nigeria during the Trans-Saharan trade. As pack animals, they provided a cheap, reliable alternative for short and long distance journeys. Donkeys have a great reputation for patience and endurance. The use of this animal in the transportation of agricultural produce has persisted in Northern Nigeria especially in areas with a network … Continue reading South Eastern Delicacies: Did you Know? Donkey Meat is a Delicacy in Ebonyi State

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Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

As one of the youngest states in Nigeria created in 1996, Ebonyi State is not popular as a tourist hotspot just yet. However, it is an ideal location for tourists on a budget because food and accommodation are very affordable here. Most of the attractions in Ebonyi are mainly in three major Local Government Areas – … Continue reading Crazy About The South East: 3 Things To Do In Ebonyi State

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Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

We mostly know Ebonyi State as the salt of the nation because of the range of salt it produces but tourists can have a great time visiting notable sites in the state. Below are a few spots tourists can visit in Ebonyi State: 1. Okposi Salt Lake  While not the only salt lake in the state, Okposi Salt Lake … Continue reading Crazy About The South East: Tourist Spots In Ebonyi State

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News

April 19, 2022

  1. Nigeria’s environment minister, Amina Mohammed, has been confirmed as United Nations Deputy Secretary-General. 2. To support trade and investment, plans are underway for the dualization of the Abakiliki-Afikpo federal highway in Ebonyi State. 3. Nominees for the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been announced; voting is ongoing and will end on … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Friday, Dec 16th, 2016

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News

April 19, 2022

  1. Data subscribers accuse FG, NCC justifies 200% hike and workers foresee an increase in crime rate as Nigerians will begin to pay more for data services from December 1st. 2. The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) yesterday presented the winner of the 2016 Nigeria Prize for Literature, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim with a cheque of … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 30th, 2016

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News

April 19, 2022

  1. The Federal Government has backed the ban of the sale of foreign rice in Ebonyi State to encourage local production of the commodity. 2. Kaduna Electric is set to complete the ongoing and first phase of deployment of mass metres in six weeks. 3. The Nigerian Conservation Foundation has introduced the Green Recovery Nigeria, an … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Monday, Nov 28th, 2016

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News

April 19, 2022

The Deputy National Chairman of Ohaneze Ndigbo and former Senator, Offia Nwali is dead. He passed away at the age of 74 on Sunday, May 22nd, in his hometown at Ameka Community in Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Upon return to Nigeria in 1972 from the United States where he obtained a … Continue reading Senator Offia Nwali Dies At 74

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Next to Abakiliki, Afikpo is the second largest urban area in Ebonyi State, located in the eastern part of Nigeria. The town prides itself with a rich cultural heritage and historical reports have it that her civilization can be dated to as far back as the Neolithic age. Interestingly, the town’s landscape is a hilly … Continue reading Discover Nigeria- The Antique Town of Afikpo

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Discover Nigeria Travel

April 19, 2022

Located in the Southeastern geopolitical zone of Nigeria is Ebonyi State, created in 1996. Named “Salt of the Nation” because of huge salt deposit in famous salt lakes, it is peopled by the Igbos. The state is divided into thirteen local government areas which include Abakaliki, Afikpo South, Afikpo North, Ebonyi, Effium, Ezza, Ezza South, … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: Ebonyi State- Salt of the Nation

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