Four Things You Did Not Know About Ibadan Markets
Ibadan is a place with a lot of population, owing to the large area of land that the city covers. Most of the people residing or working there are Yoruba people from the southwestern states in Nigeria. Although people from other cultural backgrounds also reside in Ibadan, they only form the minor part of her […]
Four Necessary Things to Know Before Visiting Ibadan
OYO State capital, Ibadan, covers a land mass of about 3080 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 3 million. Ibadan is home to many establishments and business organizations and the city has continued to grow in all ramifications. In case you are thinking of visiting Ibadan either to tour it for fun or […]
4 Things You Did Not Know About Cocoa House
At one point or the other, you might have heard of the great building that stands tall at Dugbe, Ibadan in Oyo state. It is proudly referred to as the first skyscraper in Nigeria and was once the tallest building in tropical Africa, it is interesting to know that the building still stands until today. […]
Four Popular Foods Eaten By Ibadan People
Ibadan is the capital of Oyo state and the city is known for her unusually large size. Ibadan houses over 3.5 million people and is the third most populous city in Nigeria. One of the most striking things about Ibadan is her people who work tirelessly from dawn till dusk. The main occupation of Ibadan […]
Discover Nigeria: Ibadan- The City at the Savannah’s Edge
Located in Southwest Nigeria is Ibadan (Ẹ̀bá-Ọ̀dàn), the capital of Oyo State, with a population of about three and a half million people. By population, it is the third largest metropolitan area in Nigeria, after Lagos and Kano. Ibadan is very old as it was the centre of administration of the old Western Region since the […]
Nigeria’s Commercial Hubs: Five Cities That Really Matter
A list of possible locations for significant investment could be drawn up based on factors which are considered important for the thriving of such set ups. Nigeria presents great opportunities and grave challenges, but for those who race into the thick of things to fill its market’s gaps, the rewards exceed the risks. But the […]
Five Reasons Why We Love Ibadan
At independence, the city of Ibadan was undoubtedly the city in West Africa and the third largest in Africa after Cairo and Johannesburg. Ibadan continues to be a rich city full of friendly people and thriving businesses. This city is also known for her ancient houses and buildings, with about two-thirds of houses present […]
Book Review: Daughters Who Walk This Path by Yejide Kilanko
Title: Daughters Who Walk This Path Author: Yejide Kilanko Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Books Canada, Limited (2013) Pages: 352 Yejide Kilanko is a writer and a Certified Therapist in Children’s Mental Health. Her debut novel, ‘Daughters Who Walk This Path’ is a phenomenal book; a recommended read, I must add. Daughters Who Walk This Path […]
Tourism Tuesday: 9 Fun Facts About Ibadan
Ibadan, located in South-Western Nigeria, is a very well known city , being the second largest and arguably one of the most robust indigenous cities in the country. With an enormous population of about 3,800,000, Ibadan came into existence after the collapse of the Yoruba Oyo Empire, when several Yoruba renegades began settling in the area […]
UCH Performs Seven Open Heart Surgeries in 3 Months – Prof. Alonge, Chief Medical Director
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, has announced it performed seven open heart surgeries between October 2013 and January 2014. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Professor Temitope Alonge, told the media yesterday that the hospital reached a new milestone with the number of open heart surgeries performed within such time-frame. […]
Wickerwork Wonder: Artisan covers Car with Raffia Palm Cane in Ibadan
Artisan Ojo Obaniyi, 40, based in Ibadan Nigeria, is getting International attention, after he covered an old Volkswagen Golf Car, with woven raffia palm cane. He covered the exterior and interior of the car, becoming a new initiative of wicked wicker furniture. His work was photographed by Akintunde Akinleye of Reuters, and has appeared on […]
Filmhouse Cinemas Set to Open 4 Cinemas in Nigeria!
During a courtesy visit to the Lekki, Lagos head office of The Filmhouse Limited, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that Filmhouse Cinemas is about to launch the first 4 cinemas in its planned chain of 25 cinemas in 6 years. These 4 cinemas will soon open their doors at The Leisure mall Surulere; Marina Resort Calabar; The Heritage mall Ibadan and 1st Avenue mall Asaba.