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Events

It’s Next Saturday! Connect Nigeria’s Writers Conference

April 19, 2022

Writing is an art as old as time. It has transcended age after age defining history as we know it. In a nutshell, there would be no history without writing. And it is still as relevant as ever in the 21st century.  Contrary to popular belief, writing is a profitable venture. All it requires is … Continue reading It’s Next Saturday! Connect Nigeria’s Writers Conference

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Tourism Travel

Crazy about North Central: 8 Tourism Spots in Nasarawa

April 19, 2022

Nasarawa State, known as the home of solid minerals, was carved out of Plateau State in 1996. This means it has some remarkable locations that once made Plateau sought after. Nasarawa is great for eco-tourism. Lately, tourists have been taking trips from Abuja and Kaduna to see the most popular attraction in the state: the … Continue reading Crazy about North Central: 8 Tourism Spots in Nasarawa

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TECH

Did You Know? 5 Common Habits That Make A Great Software Developer

April 19, 2022

Digital jobs are becoming more and more in demand all over the world. Every business and organization today, relies on technology in one form or the other either through its product innovation or through its sales and marketing. As more and more people develop the hard skills needed to become software developers or engineers, very … Continue reading Did You Know? 5 Common Habits That Make A Great Software Developer

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BUSINESS

Nigeria’s Banking Industry: United Bank for Africa

April 19, 2022

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) is one of the largest banks on the African continent. It currently provides a variety of financial services to over 14 million people in locations across the world. Most of its market remains in Nigeria, the country in which it was founded 70 years ago. But it presents itself … Continue reading Nigeria’s Banking Industry: United Bank for Africa

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BUSINESS

Rainoil Limited Confirms Participation As Gold Sponsor at 13th OTL Africa Downstream Week

April 19, 2022

World class downstream petroleum company, Rainoil, has officially confirmed its participation as a Gold Sponsor at the forthcoming 13th Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) Africa Downstream Week slated to hold in Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lagos state, from 28-31st October, 2019. Rainoil is a fully integrated downstream petroleum company and provides bespoke energy services to its … Continue reading Rainoil Limited Confirms Participation As Gold Sponsor at 13th OTL Africa Downstream Week

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Social Media

Social Media Roundup

April 19, 2022

Burna Boy Refunds Fans Money For Not Dancing During His Show This week, Afrofusion star Burna Boy, shocked fans when he stopped midway during a performance to berate a fan for not dancing. He went on to refund the man’s money and asked security to escort him out of the show. However, he reportedly later … Continue reading Social Media Roundup

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SPORTS

NFF Commiserates With Rohr Over Death Of His Mother

April 19, 2022

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commiserated with the head coach of the country’s national team, Gernot Rohr, over the death of his mother. Elizabeth Rohr, aged 97, died on Thursday, September 12, 2019 and the country’s football governing body has taken to its official Twitter handle to sympathize with the Eagles boss. Earlier this … Continue reading NFF Commiserates With Rohr Over Death Of His Mother

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Events

9 Reasons Why Connect Nigeria Writers’ Conference 2019 Is Your Best Investment

April 19, 2022

Since 2014, Connect Nigeria, a Nigerian information portal that provides articles and information on everything Nigerian, started an initiative of its corporate social responsibility through its Writers Conference. Today, this initiative continues and I will be sharing why the CN Writers’ conference is the best investment you can give yourself. The Writers’ conference, themed The … Continue reading 9 Reasons Why Connect Nigeria Writers’ Conference 2019 Is Your Best Investment

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BUSINESS Economy

What the Increase in Nigeria’s VAT Could Mean for Businesses

April 19, 2022

On Wednesday 12 September, Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council agreed to have the value added tax (VAT) on goods raised from 5% to 7.5%.   It’s widely understood that the rate hike is intended to fund the recently approved minimum wage, which has been revised upward from ₦18,000 to ₦30,000. The approval comes months after economic analysts … Continue reading What the Increase in Nigeria’s VAT Could Mean for Businesses

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Social Media

Video Of The Week: Watch Tech Guru Fiasyo Fosudu’s Hilarious Rant About Some Of The Things He Thinks Nigerians Should Stop Doing

April 19, 2022

In every aspect of life, there will always be the good and the bad eggs and Nigeria is no exception. In a video on Ndani TV, popular tech guru Fisayo Fosudu rants profusely about bad habits some Nigerians exhibit on a daily basis. This video is not only hilarious but also insightful. As you watch, … Continue reading Video Of The Week: Watch Tech Guru Fiasyo Fosudu’s Hilarious Rant About Some Of The Things He Thinks Nigerians Should Stop Doing

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Politics

ThrowBack Thursday: The Landmark 12 2/3rds Votes Supreme Court Decision (1979)

April 19, 2022

One of the most controversial and legally deterministic cases to come out of Nigerian politics was the landmark judgment delivered on September 26, 1979, by the Supreme Court, in favour of Alhaji Shehu Shagari’s election at the 1979 presidential polls against Chief Obafemi Awolowo. General Olusegun Obasanjo had just conducted the much-awaited presidential election on … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: The Landmark 12 2/3rds Votes Supreme Court Decision (1979)

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Events

Connect Nigeria’s Writers’ Conference 2019

April 19, 2022

Writers of all sorts; scripts, poems, music, news, etc. This is the conference! Especially if you desire and are seeking ways of turning your passion for writing into a profitable business. As much as writing in itself is fulfilling and brings fame, acclaim, and accolades, it is also ideally a craft that should put food … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Writers’ Conference 2019

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SPORTS

Aribo Thrilled With Debut Eagles Goal

April 19, 2022

Glasgow Rangers of Scotland forward, Joseph Aribo, has expressed his happiness over scoring in his debut game for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Tuesday’s (September 10, 2019) international friendly against Ukraine in Dnipro. The game, which ended 2-2 after the Ukrainians came from behind to level the scores from a two-goal lead by the … Continue reading Aribo Thrilled With Debut Eagles Goal

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Entertainment Music

Song of the Week: ‘Imperfection’ by Mannywellz

April 19, 2022

‘Imperfection’ is the third song on Meta, a 3-track project. I heard it after I had listened to the first two love songs ‘No More’ and ‘Philosophy’; but love is becoming a boring subject. Not just because almost every artist has offered their own two cents on the matter, but because love is a phenomenon … Continue reading Song of the Week: ‘Imperfection’ by Mannywellz

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Food

Recipe for the Idoma Delicacy, Okoho Soup

April 19, 2022

Idoma people are found in Benue State of North-Central Nigeria. They are the second largest ethnic group in the state. The Idomas occupy the 9 local government areas of Apa, Agatu, Ado, Obi, Ohimini, Okpokwu, Ogbadibo, Oju, and Otukpo; although, Obi and Oju are principally made up of the Igede tribe. The Idoma people are … Continue reading Recipe for the Idoma Delicacy, Okoho Soup

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