Archives Tag: History

documentary

April 19, 2022

Award-winning Nigerian writer and filmmaker, Onyeka Nwelue is developing a documentary on Nigerian Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, titled, “Wole Soyinka: A God and the Biafrans”. The Documentary The project which, according to Nwelue, was started in 2004 when he was 16, and is being developed at The Cooper Gallery, Hutchins Center for African & African … Continue reading Onyeka Nwelue Celebrates Soyinka In New Documentary Film, ‘Wole Soyinka: A God And The Biafrans’

By akwaowowillie

Nigeria

April 19, 2022

The origin of Nigeria dates as far back as 11000 BC. Historically, it is believed that every city was founded by migrants who left their former settlement to settle elsewhere. The story is not any different for our dear country, Nigeria. Origins Nigeria was founded by prehistoric settlers from various kingdoms and empires such as … Continue reading Did You Know…? Nigeria’s Origin Goes Back 11,000 BC

By christianajiki

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

It’s Thursday again people and as always, time to reminiscence about the good old days. Today, we would throwback with some of the favourite literature books we enjoyed as teenagers. A time when knowledge was driven from the pages of books and not from the glowing screens of overpriced technology.  When sound education was obtainable in … Continue reading #Throwback Thursday: Throwback to the Books

By beckonoise

Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

This month in Nigeria’s history, on the 27th of May 1967, Lagos State was created along with 11 other states by the Gowon Regime to preempt the secession of Biafra. Its first Governor was Brigadier Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson. Originally Lagos belonged to the Aworis who now occupy the Lagos-Badagry stretch but the City-State had long … Continue reading Lagos @ 50: A Brief History of Lagos

By nehijesu

Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

When British Archaeologist Bernard Fagg received a terracotta head that had served as a scarecrow for a local clerk in the Jos area, he knew he was up to something. The head resembled sculpture that he had earlier seen- one discovered fifteen years before by a worker at a mine near the village of Nok … Continue reading The Nok Culture, Nigeria’s Oldest Known Civilization

By ikenna-nwachukwu

History Religion

April 19, 2022

I know the myth of Santa Claus isn’t one that is much appreciated in our part of the world and with the state of things in our economy today, this advice might not be welcome. So I’ll start off by saying that this advice isn’t for everyone but it is for you. Let’s think of … Continue reading Become Someone’s Secret Santa for Christmas

By mary-odunuga

Stuff

April 19, 2022

Across the world, today marks the highly anticipated shopping event that is Black Friday. What initially started off as an American tradition, being the shopping day after Thanksgiving, has quickly caught on in African countries like Nigeria. In fact, we’ve caught on so well this year that online shopping portal, Konga reportedly received over N100 … Continue reading 5 Interesting Facts About Black Friday

By ify

Discover Nigeria EDUCATION

April 19, 2022

Despite its issues and complications, our country Nigeria is a nation with a beautiful heritage. We have come so far as a people against all odds, with many positive features that make us stand out among the many countries on Earth. Here are some interesting facts that just may shock you: 1. Nigeria is the most populous black … Continue reading 7 Fascinating Facts About Nigeria

By ify

History

April 19, 2022

There is this thing about any kind of history: It cannot be wished away. The past has happened; good or bad. It can either be ignored like it never happened or humbly acknowledged. Either way, history is the beginning of a thing and can serve as a stepping stone to greater heights. Herbert Macaulay is … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: Interesting Facts about Herbert Macaulay, Founder of Nigerian Nationalism

By mary-odunuga

BUSINESS History

April 19, 2022

  Alhaji Aliko Dangote is undoubtedly one of the most successful business men in the world. He is ranked by Forbes as the richest black man and the 30th richest person in the world, with a net worth of $22.6 billion. His dominance of the sugar, cement and flour industries in Nigeria has firmly established … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: History of Dangote Industries

By amina-salau

History

April 19, 2022

Ejigbo, a popular Yoruba town bordering Iwo, Ogbomoso and Ede doubles as a francophone community within Nigeria. Due to extensive travelling and trade with other African countries, a larger percentage of Nigerians living in Ivory Coast, Benin Republic, etc. are Ejigbo indigenes. There is also direct commercial bus transportation to and fro between Ejigbo and … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Town of Ejigbo

By amina-salau

History Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

    We all know her as the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria. She is also very popular for her activism and political participation. She was born on the 25th of October, 1900 and died on the 13th of April, 1978. During her lifetime, Olufunmilayo was a teacher, women’s rights advocate and … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: A Lesson From The Life of Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti

By amina-salau

Food History

April 19, 2022

Have you ever wondered about who made many of our lives easier by providing pounded yam powder so that we no longer have to pound yam in mortars? Professor (Engr) Olusoji Ofi, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dundee, Scotland patented the process … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Pounded Yam Powder Patent

By amina-salau

Culture Discover Nigeria Entertainment History

April 19, 2022

Ever wondered about Nigeria’s history? How exactly we got here and where we are going? WTN Business and Technology Solutions and Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) presents, WePictureNigeria, a production company focused on producing films aligned with the development of Nigeria. Kick starting this is a documentary series that portrays Nigeria’s history, culture, values and patriotism … Continue reading WTN, EME Tell the Nigerian Story With “We Picture Nigeria” Documentary

By michael-abimboye

Arts Culture LIFESTYLE Tourism

April 19, 2022

The National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, will hold a Monument Day this month to draw attention to the condition of monuments in the country. The museum’s Curator, Bode Adesina, told News Agency Nigeria, NAN,that the date would be fixed by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, and the event was to rally support for serious conservation efforts. … Continue reading Ibadan Museum to Hold Monument Day

By michael-abimboye