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Nigeria to receive largest share of AU’s COVID-19 vaccine
…donation to arrive in three weeks Following MTN’s donation of US$25 million towards the African Union’s COVID-19 vaccination programme, the ICT company has said that Nigeria will receive a significant…
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Facebook Marketplace rolls out in Nigeria
A destination enabling people to discover, buy and sell items Facebook today announced the launch in Nigeria of Marketplace, a convenient destination where people can discover, buy and sell items…
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Glo propels growth in telecoms sector in Q3, 2020
Data grandmasters, Globacom, drove the growth in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry in the third quarter of 2020, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The data showed…
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From rock bottom to CEO, Yinka Obebe bares it all on #WithChude
“The day I left the company, I left with nothing but a backpack” – CEO of Pop Central TV, Yinka Obebe tells #WithChude On this week’s episode of #WithChude, CEO…
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Stanbic IBTC reiterates commitment to the growth of Education in Nigeria
To commemorate the 2021 International Day of Education, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC reaffirmed its commitment to providing support and ensuring accessible education to the Nigerian child. The United Nations (UN)…
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BBC World Service announces new daily podcast for Africa; launches podcast competition in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
The BBC World Service has announced a brand new daily news podcast for Africa, more episodes of The Comb podcast, and launched a new podcast competition open to residents in…
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What’s all the fuss about Detty December?
Amid all the rancour, it is interesting that Nigerians still find a way to have fun. No wonder the country still has the saddest yet happiest people on earth. It…
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University of Sussex to hold seminar on in Data Science or Artificial Intelligence
University of Sussex, UK’s leading research institutions will tomorrow, Monday, 14th December, 2020 hold a seminar titled ‘Launching your career in Data Science or Artificial Intelligence.’ The webinar which will…
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Òlòtūré, Money Heist, Love Is Blind – What Nigerians watched on Netflix in 2020
It's been a tumultuous year, filled with uncertainty, social distancing, lockdowns and travel restrictions with Nigerians finding ways to escape, travel and connect to the real world. And What We…
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David Garland leaves a mark on MTN Y’ello Star following his eviction
Saturday night came, and what was expected to be a beautiful save after a mesmerizing performance did not turn out so. The audience and judges were left in shock as…
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#SaturdaySpecial: Why we love Kita and the Dusty Red Road; Dada Ade and the Good Hair Fairy by Vennessa Scholtz
The covers: Dada Ade and the Good Hair Fairy cover is bright and beautiful. A blend of pastel colours, it begs to be looked at. And when you do look…
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5 Nigerian students speak about coping with the ASUU strike
In a year that has belonged to the coronavirus, pockets of police brutality protests and new anxieties from Nigeria's economic recession, the ASUU strike happening isn't strange given how frequent…
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#WorldAIDSDay2020: Nigerians share their experiences about living with HIV and fighting stigma
There are 1.9 million Nigerians living with HIV, according to a 2019 survey by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). While this is a worrying figure, Nigeria has…
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#SaturdaySpecial: ‘An alchemy of personal family story and untouchable myth’ | The Death of Vivek Oji
The Death of Vivek Oji is Akwaeke Emezi’s latest novel whose excerpt, courtesy of YNaija and Farafinabooks, we’re happy to share with you. The Death of Vivek Oji is mainly…
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Even among stars, David Garland shines bright at MTN Y’ello Star
With a beautiful voice, soulful sound and bedazzling confidence, David Garland is fast becoming a household name in the MTN Y'ello Star Competition. From a maybe to being in the…
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A full realisation of ASUU’s powers may just be the game changer Nigeria’s Education sector needs
by Alabi Adewale Paul The ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is a source of worry to students who have been stopped from receiving lectures…
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#LekkiShooting: The Nigerian Army ties a noose around its neck with its latest revelation on the saga
The Lekki Shooting heralded the end of the #EndSARS protests across the nation as the gruesome killing of the protesters sent chills back the spine of people nationwide. The questions…
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#FreeEromz: Why government must free Eromosele Adene before it becomes too late
by Alabi Adewale Paul Since the #EndSARS protests came to a halt, the Nigerian government has carried out a number of unlawful acts on those who were actively involved in…
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Here’s why Nigeria may end up ‘killing’ the newly launched ‘Assembled-in-Lagos’ Electric cars
by Alabi Adewale Paul Technology in Nigeria has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years. However, most of these advancements have happened in the space of artificial…
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#SaturdaySpecial: Can you solve a mystery like the Ilesanmi twins?
Some of you may be familiar with the “Are You Smarter Than a Ten-Year-Old?” challenge. Today, YNaija and Farafina bring you, “Can You Solve a Mystery Like the Ilesanmi Twins?”…
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Chimamanda awarded Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners,’ in last 25 years
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been awarded the Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners’ for her novel Half of a Yellow Sun. The public chose Chimamanda’s novel over a stellar-line up…
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Here’s a call on Africa’s Amazing Voices to win US$100 000
The Time is Now to find the best voices in Africa. Online entries to Old Mutual Amazing Voices Season 2 opened on 28 October 2020 with a grand prize of…
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DStv Premium Golf Day debuts this weekend and it’s worth anticipating
With over 200,000 golfers, golf is slowly becoming a sport, not only for the elite but also, interested persons who enjoy a sport that takes a whole lot of coordination,…
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Lagos Business School ranked among top 40 on 2020 Better World MBA ranking
Africa’s top provider of management education, Lagos Business School (LBS) has been ranked among top 40 business schools in Corporate Knights’ 2020 Better World MBA Ranking. The Corporate Knights’ Better…
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Confidence Staveley: “If Nigeria is the ‘cyber-crime capital’ of the world, it could also be the cyber-security capital of the world…”
On Sunday, November 8, 2020, the CEO of the award-winning technology-solutions provider, InfoGraphics Nigeria, Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu, a forensic investigator with 9 years of experience, Avril Eyewu-Edero, and the founder of…
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‘It was better I tried it and failed, than not to do it at all and live in regret’ – Nigerian Fashion Designer Mai Atafo tells #WithChude
On this week’s episode of #WithChude, Nigeria’s leading Fashion Designer, Mai Atafo, opens up to host and founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo, about his transition from being one of…
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Afropolis.org gathers 90 Nigerian artistes from 30 cities at home and abroad to commemorate Chinua Achebe @ 90
Chinua Achebe was born on November 16, 1930 in Ogidi village, Anambra, Nigeria. He meant different things to different artistes in different disciplines. Thus, we have put together an interdisciplinary…
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FULL LIST: Rema, Jemima Osunde, Mr Macaroni, Odunayo Eweniyi, others make The Future Awards Africa nominees list
As the kick-off date of The Future Awards Africa's (TFAA) first-ever 3-day digital festival draws near, the Central Working Committee has announced this year's nominees for all the twenty award…
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Dela Michel, Tomike Adeoye to unveil nominees for The Future Awards Africa Class of 2020 this Sunday
Africa’s biggest awards event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), is set to unveil the nominees for its 15th edition this Sunday, November 8, 2020. Hosted by Ghana’s media personality, Dela…
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#NonBinary: The Nigerian media frenzy over ‘gay’ news is becoming quite disturbing
by Adewale Alabi Conversations around queer rights in Nigeria are beginning to come to the forefront due to a more vocal stance by members of the community, as well as…
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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