Men You Should Know: Andrew Jonathan Nok
He was described by his state Governor as “a big man, who was never too big to serve”. A man of International repute yet dedicated himself to service at the local level, with energy, focus and determination. One of the greatest scientists Nigeria and Africa has produced in recent times; a template for exemplary civil […]
Tribes in Nigeria: The Ninkyob Tribe of Kaduna State
Kaninkon might be a more popular word. But ideally, the reference should be,-rather, must be, Ninkyob. Like most names of tribes in Kaduna state, Kaninkon is also an adulteration of the original tribal name ‘Ninkyob’. The word Kaninkon originated from the lips of the Hausa/Fulani Jihadist that frequently heard the words, ‘Kan Tee kom’- meaning, ‘Let […]
Tribes in Nigeria: The Atyap Tribe of Kaduna State
Kaduna state like most Nigerian states, is multi-ethnic. One of the popular tribes in Kaduna state is the tribe called, ‘Atyap’. Regarded as an industrious and courageous group of people, The Atyap tribe is mainly found in Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area, with a significant population found in some parts of Kaura and Kauru Local Government Areas […]
Restaurants To Visit – Byblos Restaurant
Who knew you could get great Middle Eastern food in the heart of Kaduna? Byblos Restaurant is one of the city’s best, located in a serene area of Abakpa on Waziri Ibrahim Crescent in Kaduna. It is a top notch restaurant with outstanding customer service that treats you as the No.1 customer. Byblos offers fresh […]
Top Pizza Spots In Kaduna
Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State, is one of the ancient northern states in Nigeria. Kaduna state has a number of exquisite pizza places that are excellent for relaxing with friends. So if you’re new in Kaduna and wondering where to grab a pizza, these restaurants have you covered. Little Italy Restaurant This restaurant is […]
Weekend Tour Deals
Travelling Abroad Edscan Travel and Tours is offering a Dubai trip promo for ₦380, 000 per person for a 4-night hotel stay, Visa, airport pickup/drop off; Tour and Flight services. The tours include Dubai City tour, Dhow cruise with dinner and desert Safari with dinner. The offer also covers all taxes including VAT and Tourism Dirham. To book […]
el-Rufai Needs $95bn to Address Infrastructure Challenges in Kaduna
Governor Nasir el-Rufai has stated that his State, Kaduna, needs $95.5 billion to address the state’s infrastructure needs for the next 30 years. He said this at the third edition of the Kaduna Investment Forum. The governor boasted that his government had attracted investments into the state in the last two years, 79 percent of […]
Spinning a Revival in Nigeria’s Textile Industry
Kano is said to have had about eighteen factories with as many as 120,000 employees making material for the local and international market. Lagos had sixty such factories which engaged about 250,000.
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 […]
Events This Weekend!
Bovi Live “Man On Fire” Stand Up Comedy Concert Flytime Promotions and Kountry Kulture present BOVI live in “Man on Fire” Venue: Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites Date: March 10th, 2013 TICKETS: Regular: N5000, VIP: N25000 Tables: N500,000 and N1 million Tickets Sold At NaijaTicketShop Outlets: Silverbird Cinemas (VI and Ikeja), Ozone Cinemas, Eko […]
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Kenneth Omeruo
By Arinze Ude Kenneth Josiah Omeruo was born in Kaduna on October, 17 1993 but started his career at Standard Liege in Belgium. He played for Nigeria at the junior World Cup in Colombia in 2011. He was transferred to English Premier League giants, Chelsea in 2012 and was immediately loaned out to ADO Den […]