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The Experience is here!
The Legacy called ‘’The Experience’’ can hardly be termed new to the ears of Nigerians. It sparks excitement, faith and anticipation every time it is mentioned. For a decade, the…
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Awilo set to storm Lagos for Merrybet Celebrity Fans Challenge
Congolese music legend, Awilo Longomba is set to storm Lagos, Nigeria for the biggest football party in Africa-Merrybet Celebrity Fans Challenge. He joins Olamide, Falz TheBahdGuy, Tuface Idibia, Mr.P of…
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Progress Booster Show: 30 more entrepreneurs rewarded with N7.5 million
Life Continental Lager Beer, the brand that supports progress, has yet again rewarded thirty new entrepreneurs, with 7.5 million Naira through the ongoing Life Progress Booster Show. Entrepreneurs were presented with…
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British Council and GTBank launch Wind Sculpture VI Exhibition by Yinka Shonibare
British Council in collaboration with GTBank officially launched Wind Sculpture VI, a six metre high by three-metre wide artwork by Yinka Shonibare MBE(RA) on Thursday 24 November 2016 at the Ndubuisi…
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Watch as Miss Vimbai explores the backstage and runway at Heineken LFDW
On the last episode of Front Row Diaries with Miss Vimbai at Heineken LFDW, host of the show Vimbai Mutinhiri explores what goes on backstage at the fashion event as…
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Music’s biggest stars celebrated as 2016 Soundcity MVP nominees are revealed
The nominees in all 2016 Soundcity MVP categories have just been announced via SOUNDCITYtv's social media channels and the voting race is on. Nigeria's Wizkid is leading the way with a record-breaking…
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to deliver Keynote at The Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition 2016.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to deliver Keynote at The Made-In-Nigeria Conference & Exhibition 2016. In line with the theme, “Made in Nigeria - A re-direction towards SME Advancement, Economic Growth and…
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Take it! Samsung is offering you a FREE Galaxy J1 Mini and Tab 3 Lite in Black Friday promo
Enjoy special benefits in the Samsung Black Friday promo! Buy a Galaxy S7 edge or S7 and get a free Galaxy J1 mini & Galaxy Tab 3 Lite from 3pm…
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Fresh Direct NG, DeliveryBros and Medsaf win 2016 She Leads Africa Demo Day
A container farming company, a motorbike delivery service and an online medical procurement platform went home as the winners at the 2016 She Leads Africa Demo Day. The Demo Day…
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#HumanRight2016: TIERs partners Y!/YNaija.com to hold discussion conference on human rights
The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) in partnership with Y!/YNaija.com will hold a discussion conference themed: Human Rights, Sexuality and the Law on December 14, 2016 at Four Points by Sheraton,…
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World Toilet Day: Harpic partners Lagos State Government on hygiene & improved sanitation
‘According to the statistics by World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF in 2015, approximately 2.4 billion people live in poor sanitation conditions and one in every 10 people have no…
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AFRIFF hosts school kids to the IMAX experience, shows movie that got them thinking
Going by the creative imagination of its organisers, there appears to be an offering for everyone at the on-going Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). The festival recorded another feat on…
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Bez set to dazzle music lovers as he announces Bez Live 2016
This December, Nigerian Alternative Soul singer, Bez is set to thrill music lovers with the Bez Live 2016. The music festival has been announced to hold at the Muri Okunola…
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5 entrepreneurs compete for top prize at She Leads Africa Accelerator Demo Day
On Sunday November 20, five of Nigeria’s top early stage entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses for cash and prizes at the She Leads Africa Accelerator Demo Day at Filmhouse IMAX…
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Join over hundred exhibitors at the Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition
The Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition is set to host Nigeria's biggest exposition for SMEs, start-ups, homegrown businesses, Entrepreneurs and Corporate Nigeria. The Made In Nigeria Project, organisers of…
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Google’s Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, Arese Ugwu, Steve Gukas, others to headline TEDxGbagada Conference
The clock has finally ticked into the weekend of the 2016 TEDxGbagada conference in Lagos, Nigeria. One look at the list of speakers, performers and host, and you know that…
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Don Omope charges young filmmakers at AFRIFF mentorship session
One of the producers of the highly anticipated movie, The Wedding Party, Don Omope, on Wednesday at the AFRIFF Alumni Engagement held at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas doled out a session…
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Isaac Geralds, Psalmos, Henri Soul, others to ignite Coterie’s 5th Anniversary
November 20, 2016 will definitely be an unforgettable day as April City Entertainment is set to host the fifth-anniversary edition of its gospel club; Coterie. This event creates an avenue for…
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The Future Awards Africa announces plans for next 10 years, rolls out country-to-country model, opens up franchises
The Central Working Committee for Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), has announced its plans for the next 10 years of the awards. The move follows a…
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#Impact365: Connecting people to job opportunities | How Dele Bakare of findworka makes it happen
Dele Bakare is the lead technologist at financial advocacy group, BudgIT. He is Chief Executive of findworka, an online place for services and also the co-founder of JobsinNigeria. In this…
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Interest, insurance, after active service savings | 7 things you should know about UnionFuture
The product, aptly named UnionFuture, allows you to save for the future. Union Bank, is a financial institution that cares and understands the importance of being able to cater for…
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VP ‘Yemi Osinbajo expresses confidence in Nigeria’s greatness at Freedom Rally (PHOTOS)
The Vice President, Professor Oluyemi Osinbajo expressed his unwavering faith and confidence that Nigeria will rise and be great again. While speaking at the Freedom Rally, an Independence Day Carnival…
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#Impact365: Fusing tech with social good | Here’s how Joseph Agunbiade does it
by Usman Alabi Joseph Agunbiade is the co-founder and Head of Technology at BudgIT, a civic startup that is moulding conversation around government budget. He is also the founder of…
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Cyber criminals are out there – what are you doing about it?
Every 5 seconds there is a case of cyber crime, and this poses a threat to individuals and most especially organizations. Let’s build immunity, join the biggest holistic cyber security…
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What’s an Independence Day celebration without small chops? UberChops to the rescue!
Uber riders in Lagos and Abuja stand up! To make your Independence Day celebration perfect, Uber is sending delicious small boxes of happiness your way. Uber is in partnership with…
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#Impact365: Temie Giwa’s LifeBank is solving Nigeria’s blood crisis
Temie Giwa is the chief executive of LifeBank, a five month old startup that is using technology to solve the problem of blood shortage across Nigeria. In this interview with…
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#Unstoppable competition: 5 young Nigerians win N100,000 for sharing their success stories with Union Bank
Sometimes we are limited by adversities life throw at us. But there are those who rise above these seemingly insurmountable adversities, rewrite their own stories, and also inspire others. This…
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#Impact365: These professionals are rebuilding rundown schools in Lagos
Established in 2013, HR -in -Action is a human capability development and career leadership social enterprise located in Lagos, Nigeria. In this interview with YNaija's #Impact365 series, Oladunni Afolabi tells…
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Entertainment Roundup: Lil Wayne gets minor victory in case against Birdman | Nollywood actor ‘arrested’ from his home and more
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Nollywood actor, Kalu Ikeagwu, kidnapped…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today 1. Lagos warns against cholera outbreak The Lagos State government has warned its citizens about the recent outbreak of cholera…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy