Cryptocurrencies breed illegal activities – CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria has said cryptocurrencies promote illegal activities and raise risks, among other reasons – The Punch reports The apex bank made this known in a statement on Sunday, 7 February in response to various comments and reactions that trailed its recent ban on financial institutions...
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What I learnt from Uche Sensei’s interview is Nigeria is a very hard country to love. It’s a really, really hard country to love. This was for him a very intensely personal experience, this was cancer – but he couldn’t help talking about Nigerian and its health system and if we can even call it...
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More often than not, the delight of Twitter conversations is in the comebacks original tweets attract. We collated some very interesting tweets from Naija Twitter on conversations that matter in the non-binary space. And of course, some of the fire comebacks they attracted. Enjoy! There is a reason mansplaining remains an enduring problem. The tweet...
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Out since the beginning of February, Kirukaah’s debut EP Sanguine whips out a jazz-funk-soul sound in the midst of other disparate influences. There’s whimsical glee on the tropical Ricochet, the EP’s opener that mocks empty promises around the inception of romantic relationships while the closer Jeopardize goes darkly vindictive, processed through hurt feelings and maintaining...
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It’s the season of love, and Union Bank is making dreams come true! Together with BellaNaija Weddings, they’re poised to deliver the union of a lifetime with an all-expenses-paid wedding for one deserving couple, and a dreamy marriage proposal for another special couple … because doesn’t everyone deserve the freedom to live their dreams? Here’s...
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Ingressive for Good (I4G) hosted a tech conference called HackFest. In line with I4G’s laser focus to increase the earning power of African youths through training and the power of work, the annual tech festival brought together tech enthusiasts and thought leaders in the community to inspire and educate them while also showcasing talents, ideas,...
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Friday, 5th February 2021 was another day of drama in Nigeria which is fast becoming a theatre of absurdities with recent events across the federation. Nigerians were still yet to come to terms with Thursday’s reports that Faisal Maina, son of Abdulrasheed Maina, a former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), has...
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When former Executive Secretary of Nigeria’s Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf revealed while speaking on Arise News’ The Morning Show that his Somali friends who are currently resident in the United States (US) have been calling him worried. “We are worried about Nigeria, this is how Somalia started,” they said, he was referring...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Too many surprises… 2. Who else agrees? 3. Lol...
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Nigerians on social media are expressing their displeasure in what they perceive is an attack on their financial autonomy by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Today, a notification from the apex bank circulated on the internet, signed by the Director of Banking Supervision Bello Hassan and the Director of Payments System Management Department Musa I. Jomoh, prohibiting financial...
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If 2020 taught us anything, it is that a pandemic can’t stop the release of albums. Everyone and their grandmother dropped music projects last year, from mainstream artistes to indie folks. And with 2021 since underway, having EmPawa star act Joeboy out with his debut album Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic on Thursday, there’s even...
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Wema Bank has set out to make this season of love as eventful as possible for customers with a ‘14 Days of Love with 945’ promo. The two-week-long promo will see the bank giveaway goody bags, airtime and even data bonuses to bring the spirit of love, good cheer and fun to all this season....
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Business, money and entrepreneurship can be dicey concepts- challenging to understand and hard to navigate. Fortunately, in this age of the internet, personalities have risen and taken it upon themselves to share their experiences, accessible nuggets and invaluable lessons on the commerce world. These voices have successfully garnered large followings because of the rich business...
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Buhari extends tenure of IGP Adamu President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of Mohammed Adamu as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) by three months – Premium Times reports The inspector-general was due to retire from the Force last Monday, 2 February 2021 having spent the maximum 35 years in service. ‘We’ve curbed corruption...
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I once joked with one of our producers that I like interviews where the guest is not that forthcoming. The reason I like those interviews is that it challenges you to do the work. Sometimes, the guest does the work for you. Other times, the guest make you do the work. And I welcome that....
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The chicken has come home to roost for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) who whether wittingly or not, historically worked with and in so doing, emboldened the operations of the Kano State Islamic Police Corps (Hisbah) in core States of the North. According to news reports, an officer of the NPF known simply as Inspector...
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The companies will partner to develop scripted series centred on African culture Sony Pictures Television’s (“SPT”) international production division has today announced an exclusive first-look deal with EbonyLife Media, Nigeria’s premium media conglomerate. The deal sees SPT get the exclusive first look on all new EbonyLife-controlled scripted television projects created, originated, or developed by or...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. It’s the reply for us. 2. Hmmm, the end...
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April 14, 2014, will remain significant in Nigeria’s shared history for a long time, perhaps forever. Two hundred and seventy six female students (mostly Christians) were kidnapped on the evening of that fateful day by Boko Haram from the Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State. It was the most high profile case of kidnap in...
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Because of TECNO, 20 lucky Nigerians had a great start to their year. We all know how unprecedented 2020 was. In more ways than one, the year came at us in ways we never even thought possible. One of the major hits we took from the year was against our financial security. For many of...
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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 from others in their local communities. Available in South Africa, Ethiopia and Kenya, Nigeria joins the growing list of countries where people can simply tap...
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Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are persons who have been displaced by natural disaster or conflicts from their homes, and with Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria and activities of other terrorism-adjacent groups that have prolonged for years, women and children are usually the demographic adversely impacted. Conflicts arising from militant attacks have led to countless...
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An art gallery or an art centre is quite different from an art museum. While one might go to an art museum to view art, one goes to an art gallery to see art, with the prospect of purchasing the art. An art gallery or centre could also provide a venue where exhibitions, workshops and...
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* Kenan Thompson to host the KCAs 2021, Monday 15 March at 16h30 WAT on NickToons (DSTV Channel 308) Actor, comedian and Saturday Night Live legend, Kenan Thompson (Kenan, All That) will take kids and parents on a wild and slimy ride as host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021. With Thompson at the helm, kids and families around...
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Off her sophomore album Colours and Sounds released last October, Niniola has just delivered the Adasa Cookey-directed visuals for Innocent (Fagbo),. Along with her well-established sound of Afrohouse, Niniola makes casual observations about the church and faith, of sinners and their vices for which she confesses to be an exception from them. A modest use...
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Governor El-Rufai condemns unlawful eviction of citizens Kaduna Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has condemned what he has described as “unlawful eviction” of citizens, stating that every Nigerian reserves the right to choose where to reside – The Cable reports Governor El-Rufai’s comment is coming in the wake of the ongoing crisis between herders and some southern...
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Chude: How are you able to be fully yourself in the corporate world? Adeola: You are either authentic or you are not. If you are trying to be who you are not, it is so obvious that you are. […]Authenticity is also a value that you bring on board. They will know that whatever you...
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Yoruba Nationalist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, appears to be upturning all tables possibly standing on the path to achieving his ‘liberation mandate.’ For those who have paid keen observance to developments in the polity since January 15, the Igboho-born Activist appears to be gaining huge endorsement from his home geo-political zone; and...
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One of the key metrics in deciding an influencer a brand works with is their engagement and ability to affect narratives in the industry. Some Nigerian personalities have made a name for themselves as sporting greats and positioned themselves as influencers in the sporting world. These are the people that attract brands and brand sponsorships....
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Nigerians, is this true? 2. Lol… Didn’t see that...
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