The Nigerian society once upon a time had personalities that were distinguished both in conducts and character to become role models of their time. The youth and protégés of those days have grown in age and status. But the…
Here are the African countries with confirmed coronavirus cases
As coronavirus spreads across the globe, countries in Africa are taking preventive measures to keep the disease out and many are showing a strong level of preparedness to counter its spread. There are now more than 100 cases recorded in 11…
Living by faith in trying times
How do we recognise faith in trying times? When someone is living by faith in God, there are clear proofs you will observe in his or her life. There will be evidence of (1) Repentance from sin and refusal to…
Nigeria’s passport remains in 95th place in the Henley Passport Index; countries have not eased travel curbs
A post shared multiple times on Facebook and Twitter claims that the Nigerian passport shot to fifth place in a global index ranking of the world’s most powerful passports, after countries allegedly relaxed travel restrictions in response to a CNN…
How Nigeria prepared for coronavirus and why it might just avoid a major outbreak
Nigeria reported Sub-Saharan Africa’s first coronavirus case on Friday (Feb. 28), an Italian business traveler who arrived from Milan. This interview with Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu last month explains the country’s preparations ahead of time. What measures need to be put in place…
OPINION: NIGERIANS FORGET VERY QUICKLY
“A lady in Chicago was reported to have used hammers to kill flies. When asked why, she replied that she wanted to make sure the sucker was dead! –Ezeana Achusim So…’Scientists are wrong’, the Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano said with…
FIRSTBANK TAKES ITS SMES BUSINESS CLINIC TO PORT-HARCOURT AND ABUJA
PRESS RELEASE Lagos, 21 February 2020; In recognition of the significant role SMEs play in achieving sustainable growth and development in the economy of the country, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited would host…
50 Incredible “Did You Know” Facts That Will Astonish Everyone
One of the best things about learning something new is being able to share that knowledge with others. And while some facts are weird and wonderful and others are totally useless, there’s a whole category of trivia that is just so incredible you can’t resist…
Fufu, suya and jollof rice gain traction as diners embrace West African cuisine
As Americans become increasingly adventurous in their culinary explorations, chefs have picked over much of the world to bring new flavor experiences to their customers. Until now, sub-Saharan Africa has been largely ignored, but that is changing as dishes such…
Transcorp, Flutterwave, Access… five Nigerian companies nominated for Africa CEO awards
Four Nigerian companies have been nominated for the Africa CEO Forum awards for the year 2020. The awards which are scheduled to hold at Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from March 9 to 10 is in partnership with Mazars,…