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Show Your Working: Controversy greets latest claim of COVID-19 cure | The #YNaijaCover

The Nigerian government on Tuesday said it has not validated the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19, an obvious reaction to the viral video of Nigerian-born Dr Stella…

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New Music

New Music: Wizkid, Korede Bello, Ciza and more

Wizkid and DJ Tunez - Cool Me Down While we wait for Wizkid's highly anticipated third studio album Made In Lagos, whenever it will be released, he has been building…

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Lola Shoneyin

Lola Shoneyin discusses sexual abuse, depression and more on the latest episode of #WithChude

On the latest episode of #WithChude, author of 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives', and founder of the Ake Arts and Book Festival, Lola Shoneyin, sits with Chude Jideonwo…

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Nigerian food interventions

Only 3% of food interventions in Nigeria are from the government

“Not knowing where your next meal will come from; not having enough money to eat a decent meal; eating only one poor meal a day; eating non-nutritious meals, eating a…

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Tolulope Arotile

“Immortalise Tolulope Arotile with Train Station” | The #YNaijaCover

On Monday, Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, announced that the president had given approval that stations along the Lagos-Ibadan and the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri corridors should be named in honour of some…

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Wema Educational Award

Wema Bank to award school children in the 2020 Wema Educational Award

Wema Bank, Nigeria's leading innovative bank, is set to award 20 school children with a N50,000 School Support Fund in the 2020 Wema Educational Award. The annual award, which is…

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Best Nigerian articles

Afrobeats’ official chart in the UK, Pamela Adie’s ‘Ife,’ Interview with Benjamz – the best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are…

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Pay to play | The #YNaijaCover

Twitter is looking at additional ways to make money at this point in time including a possible subscription model, CEO Jack Dorsey said on Thursday. Twitter is considering a plan along these…

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Mitsubishi Motors is set to host the first-ever virtual car launch in Nigeria

Massilia Motors, the sole distributor of Mitsubishi Motors, is set to host the live premiere of the New Generation Pajero Sport, a first of its kind in Nigeria. The launch,…

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Elite Entrepreneur Masterclass

The Elite Entrepreneur Masterclass is back for a second edition. Here’s how you can enroll

If you are an entrepreneur or a business owner, take advantage of the 2nd edition of the Elite Entrepreneurs Masterclass to grow your business, reposition your business & learn how…

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FIRS releases new episode of Taxation Series, ‘Double Wahala’ | The #YNaijaCover

The Federal Inland Revenue Service on today announced that property owners and agents have been ordered to charge 6% Stamp Duty and remit back to the FIRS. FIRS Director of…

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New Music: 2Baba, B Red, King Ajaa and more

B-Red - Fall Again DMW artiste B-Red has released his first single of the year titled Fall Again, a mid-tempo, groovy joint produced by Magic Boi and mix and mastered…

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La Casera rewards and celebrates frontline workers in our communities

The La Casera Company (TLCC) took the initiative to reward frontline workers who have risked their own lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. The global pandemic has affected over 7 million…

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The Gbaja Supremacy | The #YNaijaCover

News broke today that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has given the minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, 48 hours to publish the full…

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Jidenna

New Music: Jidenna, Mike World, Koffee and more

Jidenna ft Bullish -  Black Magic Hour  Jidenna has had pockets of mainstream success straddling the American music market and Nigeria, sloughing off his garbed, colonial-leaning aesthetics and evolving into…

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Peak Yoghurt now comes in different exciting flavours

As the Nigerian culinary landscape expands and finds new interpretations for traditional Nigerian cuisine, they are providing incentives for the average Nigerian to become more adventurous with food. From giving…

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Ngozi Nwosu

Ngozi Nwosu describes social media rumours that almost led her to depression on #WithChude

Nollywood veteran, and entertainment power house, Ngozi Nwosu was the guest on this week’s edition of #WithChude, where she talked about the painful ordeal of battling a kidney disease, and…

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Access Bank

Access Bank finalizes acquisition of Kenya’s Transnational Bank

Following its first announcement in October 2019, Nigeria’s largest bank, Access Bank PLC has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Transnational Bank PLC, of Kenya (TNB). The Bank…

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Entanglement: NDDC Directors release new episode | The #YNaijaCover

The acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Prof Daniel Pondei fainted today where he was seated after the members of the House Committee on NDDC grilled him…

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STEM2020

STEM2020: STEM in Africa conference powered by Medplus Pharmacy creates opportunities for disadvantaged children

In a bid to encourage interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Medplus Pharmacy Nigeria partnered with STEM in Africa (SIA) at its just concluded conference, themed "Identifying and…

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Sen. Mamora, Samson Itodo, others speak at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders

The Future Project in partnership with Rubbin’ Minds yesterday held the 5th edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders themed ‘Leaping the Bounds: Making Government Work’. Hosted…

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Lagos Real Estate Fest 2020

The Lagos Real Estate Fest 2020 will have stakeholders brainstorming on real estate challenges

Public and private sector real estate stakeholders are set to brainstorm at the flagship Lagos Real Estate Fest scheduled to hold virtually between September 29th and 30th, 2020. The theme…

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Wema Bank

Wema Bank builds new training academy to enhance innovation and superior staff performance

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank, has built a new training school, Wema Purple Academy, with the multi-purpose function of providing quality training for staff as well as a space…

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Tacha Oppo

Tacha signs multi-million naira partnership deal with OPPO Mobile Nigeria

Nengi Akinola, Marketing Manager, OPPO Nigeria explained that the decision to partner with the Reality Star and Serial Entrepreneur was based on the interesting persona she possesses and her charming…

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Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation

Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation launches ‘Project 40at40’ in memory of its founder

Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation (IIF) announces the commencement of its 40at40 initiative in accordance with its founders last wish before she transited on Sunday 14th June, 2019. Her desire was to…

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DJ Cuppy

Exclusive interview with DJ Cuppy, Terrorism of the internet cake | Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are…

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Seriously Single

‘Seriously Single’ is the sexy, hilarious South African romcom joining Netflix’s film slate

Netflix brings the next captivating South African Rom-Com to the world’s screens with the upcoming title, Seriously Single. The comedy, featuring popular names Fulu Mugovhani, Tumi Morake, Bohang Moeko, and Yonda…

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JOHN wIKE

Mission Impossible: John Wike rescues Joy Nunieh in latest episode of NDDC | The #YNaijaCover

Today, news broke that Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, rescued former acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joi Nunieh, from alleged house arrest. Wike reportedly took her into…

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Wizkid

New Music: Wizkid recruits H.E.R on new single ‘Smile’ and more

As Wizkid's Made In Lagos gains momentum towards it release day (whenever that is), he has dropped a single titled Smile off the project, featuring American artist H.E.R. Wizkid has…

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Tolulope Arotile: Heavens gained an angel | The #YNaijaCover

Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the first-ever and only female combat helicopter pilot in the Nigerian Air Force died in Kaduna on yesterday. The tragic incident occurred after she sustained head…

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