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August 23, 2021

Paternity leave is the next big thing | Here’s why it may not work with Nigerian men

The number of ways that enforced gender roles manifest in our everyday life – from the home to school, to places of worship and work – is too immense to measure. Yet perhaps because measuring is not the antidote to the harm enforced gender roles cause for all people – male, female, and every other... Read More
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August 23, 2021

UN urges end to exploitation on Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade, Ethiopia starts building local rival to Facebook | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia starts building local rival to Facebook Ethiopia has begun developing its own social media platform to rival Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp, though it does not plan to block the global services, the state communications security agency has said. – The Guardian reports. Mozambique... Read More
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August 23, 2021

Frank Donga, Sola Adesakin, Uti, Abiola Champ, Lanre Messan and more plunge into success as Pat Obilor convenes the ‘Standout Enterprise festival 2021!

What a time to be alive! It’s a whole new world of global opportunities and Innovative ideas that inspires us to birth legacies and live our best lives. NOW! Are you properly harnessing those opportunities around you? Are you tapping into your potentials, or are you being held back from success? Do you have Money... Read More
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August 23, 2021

Fidelity Bank’s Chairman to lead BDAN

Following the successful completion of Mrs. Osaretin Demuren’s tenure, Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman, Fidelity Bank Plc, has been appointed to take over as President of Bank Directors Association of Nigeria (BDAN) from Monday, August 23, 2021. According to a statement issued by the Executive Secretary of the Association, Ms. Adebukola Orenuga and made available to... Read More
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August 23, 2021

#BBNaija6: How Ebuka ‘destroyed’ two potential relationships in one night

Last night, during the Big Brother Naija Live Eviction show, Ebuka, in his usual manner, shook some very wobbling tables. At the end of the show, feelings were hurt and tears were shed over the revelations that were made and the fallout that followed. It was a twisted icing on the cake that followed an... Read More
Reality TV
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August 23, 2021

How to spot sexual grooming and protect children from sexual predators

The idea of sexual grooming – which is often a lead-up to sexual abuse – can sound a bit complicated in a culture like Nigeria where sex and sexuality are shrouded in so much hush hush mystery and wrapped in shame that Sex Education remains widely rejected by parents and guardians. Yet the consequence of... Read More
Culture
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August 23, 2021

Access Bank spotlights issues around blood donation with Employee Volunteering Scheme

In a bid to address issues surrounding the low rates of blood donation in the country, the Corporate Communications Group of Access Bank PLC, has partnered with Haima Health Initiative and the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service to launch the Save a Life project. The initiative, which is an offshoot of Access Bank’s longstanding Employee... Read More
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August 23, 2021

66% of Nigerians would patronize a brand even if their customer service is ‘terrible’ 

The Issue Wikipedia defines customer service as the provision of service to customers before, during, and after a purchase. What makes one a customer? Buying a product or service from a business, whether it’s from a globally recognised brand or a small start up. Building a good relationship with a customer — which can come... Read More
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August 22, 2021

#BBNaija: The Housemates make a mess of their relationships in the House

The Big Brother Naija show this season, has been as honest of a reality TV show as we have ever seen. But the honesty we’ve seen so far from this set of Housemates, is not a product of them being honest with each other, but them being honest with their own self. This has been... Read More
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August 22, 2021

#BBNaija6: White Money finds himself in a messy entanglement

This year, the Big Brother Naija Housemates have been slow or rather reluctant, to get into any romantic relationships. Aside Liquorose and Emmanuel, who’s ship has been sailing smoothly from the onset, the rest of the Housemates are on and off with their emotions, and quick to explore the possibility of a relationship with someone... Read More
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August 20, 2021

#BBNaija6: White Money makes reveal on ‘his choice winner’ for BBN prize money

Today, the unlikely pair of White Money and Angel had a long in-depth conversation about a couple of the Housemates, and as expected from two very expressive people, a lot of interesting revelations were made. They of course spoke about the game so far, and some of the things to expect once they leave the... Read More
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August 20, 2021

South Africans form long queues as COVID-19 jabs opened to all adults, Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired military personnel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: US accuses Abiy’s government of blocking aid The US international development agency has blamed the Ethiopian government for a shortage of humanitarian aid in the country’s conflict-torn Tigray region. – BBC reports. Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired... Read More
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August 20, 2021

MTV Base Musicology: Industry experts discuss the impact of COVID pandemic on entertainment business in Nigeria

It is no exaggeration that the African music industry has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as it has forced performing artists, executives, and other key players in the industry to adapt, innovate and evolve new business and creative models. This was the focus as MTV Base’s flagship roundtable show, Musicology – which aired on MTV Base DStv channel 322 and GOtv channel 72... Read More
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August 20, 2021

Breaking barriers to innovation: the Professor Ayodele Awojobi Design Competition returns with 2.5 million naira cash prizes to support undergraduate startups

The Professor Ayodele Awojobi Design Competition (PAADC), Nigeria’s largest undergraduate design competition has launched the application season for its fifth edition with the theme: ‘Breaking Barriers to Innovation’. The organization’s Planning Committee, which announced the commencement of applications on the 28th of July, 2021, declared it would reward three undergraduate start-ups with cash prizes that... Read More
Partners
August 20, 2021

#BBNaija6: “Come and take me to mama” Queen tells White Money

It’s the fourth week in the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eyes House, and Housemates are beginning to know each other well enough to know the sort of relationship they want to have with the next person. Some have decided to be rivals, as nothing so far has suggested that they can get along. Some... Read More
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August 20, 2021

The likely reason for the rampant paedophilia in Nigeria unfolds in Twitter conversation about the age of consent

The flimsy endurance of the Twitter trend cycle of 24 – at most 48 – hours has only on extremely rare occasions respected the gravity of a topic of discussion. The widely publicised disappearance and subsequent discovery in death of the job seeker, Iniubong Umoren – rest her soul, who was a victim of sexual... Read More
Culture
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August 20, 2021

Elixir Band, Update Vibes need fan votes to make it to Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2 finale

With just one round left before the grand finale, the competition on the penultimate episode of Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2 was stiff! This week, the bands had the task of pleasing judges and viewers alike by remaking hit songs of judges – Cobhams, Timi and 2Baba. There were no battles this week. So,... Read More
Extra, Reality TV
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August 20, 2021

Startup Grind Lagos monthly summit to hold this Saturday with Parkit CEO, Gerald Okonkwo as guest speaker

Startup Grind Lagos, a startup and entrepreneurship community that educates and connects entrepreneurs in the state, is set to hold the August edition of its startup event this Saturday, 21 August 2021. Powered by Google for Startups, the monthly event provides opportunities for creators, young founders, and entrepreneurs to meet, learn from and connect with... Read More
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August 20, 2021

How MultiChoice Nigeria is promoting local languages and culture with Africa Magic channels

Since its launch in Nigeria in 1993 as a dispatch of MultiChoice Africa’s pioneering vision of delivering world-class pay-television services across Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria has grown into a family entertainment behemoth. At the beginning, top-tier international programmes across genres dominated, but there were plans to ensure that African stories were told by Africans and delivered... Read More
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August 19, 2021

COVID-19: Nigeria reports 1,149 new cases, Algeria blames groups it links to Morocco, Israel for wildfires | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Guinea monitoring 172 contact cases of Marburg virus victim Guinean health officials are monitoring 172 contact cases of a man who died of Marburg virus, Health Minister Remy Lamah said Thursday. – The Guardian reports. Algeria blames groups it links to Morocco, Israel... Read More
Top Stories
August 19, 2021

BET Africa celebrates the year of the black woman

BET Africa to celebrate women’s month in South Africa with features on talented women from Tyler Perry Sistas, Isono leading ladies, BET breaks and BET presents the encore ViacomCBS Networks Africa’s (VCNA’s) Black Excellence channel, BET Africa declared 2021 the year of the black woman, and will spotlight and celebrate the many achievements by black... Read More
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August 19, 2021

#BBNaija: JMK and Angel plan to shake some relationships before the week is over

The new Housemate JMK, alongside her new confidant, Angel, had a few conversations about the future of their stay in the Big Brother Naija House yesterday. They spent parts of the day discussing privately what could happen as the week comes to an end. They joked about disqualifications and Maria’s power to evict any two... Read More
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August 18, 2021

Masari to Katsina residents: Arm yourselves against bandits; Niger declares national mourning after killing of 37 people | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Arm yourselves against bandits, Masari tells Katsina residents Governor Aminu Masari has urged Katsina citizens resident in areas prone to activities of bandits to acquire weapons and defend themselves. – Punch reports. Algeria: 61 arrested after mob kills man falsely accused of starting... Read More
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August 18, 2021

#BBNaijaShineYourEyes: Angel tells Michael to pick her for a genuine relationship

Angel, since getting into the Big Brother Naija House, has truly been a fascinating character. Some of the best attributes to describe her are smart, confident, free spirited and fun. She has shown that she is the sort of person that would not lie to others, and certainly not lie to herself. So when she... Read More
Blogs, Reality TV
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August 18, 2021

“A hydra-headed problem calls for a hydra-headed solution” | Northern educator reveals solution to problem of education deprivation

Hardly any problem exists in this world for which one can say with unassailable certainty, “If you do this one thing, your problem will be fixed.” It is always a combination of things – taking a  painkiller and a nap to heal headache for instance – that helps us arrive at some kind of resolution.... Read More
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August 18, 2021

Reddington Zaine Laboratory creates additional COVID testing centres for travelling Nigerians

As the world begins to recover from the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, various measures have been adopted by different Governments to ensure safety of their citizens. Several countries including the UK, USA, Canada, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Ghana, the European Union etc now require a NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST as part of the travel requirements... Read More
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