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9PSB
August 29, 2020

9PSB gets final approval from CBN with *990# to commence operations in Nigeria

As bank customers continue to encounter challenges such as regular long queues in the banking halls, consistent network failure, stringent documentations to assess credit facilities, frequent transaction/dispensing error, delay in transaction completion and process among others, the Central bank of Nigeria has granted final approval to Nigeria’s lifestyle and first payment service bank, 9PSB (Payment... Read More
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August 29, 2020

COVID-19 is not enough to stop Nigeria’s automobile industry

A video of the Nord Tank, the latest Made-in-Nigeria car, produced by Lekki-based Nord Automobiles, has emerged online and has got Nigerians excited. The conversation is based off the fact that Nigeria might be getting closer to becoming the leading automobile industry in Africa. In a Twitter post, Ajayi Oluwatobi, Founder and CEO of Nord... Read More
Deep Dive, Thinking Through
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August 29, 2020

As a black person, Sunscreen should be your best friend

by Conrad Johnson-Omodiagbe Have you ever questioned whether or not you need sunscreen? Well, you’re not alone. Recently, while promoting her newest venture, global popstar turned fashion and beauty mogul, Rihanna, let it slip that for the longest time, just like you, she didn’t believe black people needed sunscreen. “Growing up on an island, you’re... Read More
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top virtual events for august
August 29, 2020

Fashion Souk, NBA Conference, Fearless Concert, Pride Afrique…See YNaija’s Top 10 Events for August

Due to the pandemic, entertainers and Nigerians alike have had to adjust to an indoor lifestyle, just as most events have moved to the virtual sphere. We compiled a top ten list of virtual functions that were the most talked about, made headlines and created social buzz this month. Most of the top virtual events... Read More
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Andre Blaze Henshaw
August 28, 2020

Two years since the Andre Blaze Henshaw sexual assault allegation, what has been done?

The fifth season of Big Brother Naija has hurtled towards four eviction batches already, wildly becoming a pop cultural fixation, amassing fandoms and offering reprieve from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. By now, die hards would have noticed a conspicuous change with who presides over the show as the voice of Big Brother. Andre Blaze Henshaw... Read More
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August 28, 2020

Cross-dressers may be paving the way to a more sexuality-tolerant Nigeria

The conservative nature of the Nigerian society leaves little or no room for non-binary debates to get to a positive end. We have rigid constructs that define what clothes, shoes, and activities are appropriate for each binary gender. Typically, we do not treat people who exist outside societally defined confines kindly. These constructs are far... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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August 28, 2020

The Nigeria-Ghana relationship might not be as hateful as you think

Many people find the very idea of disagreement terrifying. They arrange their love matters so well to avoid disagreements of any kind – particularly those that may generate some level of emotional discomfort. The roots of this attitude can be found in a range of factors: cultural norms, individual psychological makeup, gender, race, poverty and... Read More
Deep Dive, Thinking Through
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August 28, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Erica stands up to Lucy for Kiddwaya, housemates salute their heroes

Erica defends Kiddwaya In the Big Brother Naija house on Wednesday, the housemates were tasked with delivering a music performance from Pepsi ambassador artists. The housemates were paired in twos for this task and, Kiddwaya and Lucy ended up as teammates. Before the task presentation, Lucy rambled about how Kiddwaya didn’t have the talent to... Read More
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August 28, 2020

Kiki Osinbajo, Taaooma, Kumi Juba, Captain E, Sydney Talker Others nominated for Nigeria’s 25 under 25 Awards.

The 5th Edition of the Nigeria’s Youth Entrepreneurship Leadership Program a.k.a Nigeria’s 25 Under 25 Awards holds on the 29th August 2020. Every year SME100Africa recognizes and celebrates 25 Nigerians under the age of 25 who are doing phenomenal things in Nigeria and contributing to socio-economic development in Nigeria. The Nigeria’s 25 under 25 awards provides young... Read More
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Ganduje
August 28, 2020

Ganduje: “I won’t waste a minute signing death warrant of convicted musician” | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that he would not hesitate in signing the death warrant of the 22-year-old singer, who was sentenced to death by a Sharia court for blasphemous lyrics against Prophet Muhammad. He made this declaration on  Thursday night while hosting religious leaders and executive members Nigeria Bar Association, Kano... Read More
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August 27, 2020

Supreme Court upholds right of female to inheritance, FG approves N10bn palliative for transporters | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion survival fund for transport workers and operators in the country. Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, revealed this information to the President, Public Transport Owners of Nigeria Association (PTONA), Mr. Isaac Uhunmwangho, when he led the association’s National Executive Committee and Trustees to pay her... Read More
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August 26, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Laycon is becoming the ‘darling’ of entertainment influencers. How far will the lucky charm go?

Whether you are a fan or not, you will know that Big Brother Naija represents youth. No wonder there is a ‘spec’ for those who get into the house – the young, vibrant, hip young persons, who will bring in the drama. I mean, who is going to sit down watching a show with old... Read More
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August 26, 2020

The FFK ‘Short Circuit’ may not be a one-off afterall | The #YNaijaCover

Critic and former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has come under heavy criticism by Nigerians including the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Rights Organisation, Amnesty International and after a viral video showed him verbally assault a Daily Times journalist, Eyo Charles, asking to know who was ‘bankrolling’ his recent tour of states during a recent... Read More
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funny tweets
August 26, 2020

Shuku Shuku marriage, Lying politicians | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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. https://twitter.com/tobyswurld/status/1298657556953477121?s=20 LMAphOne   2. “are you free?” Me:... Read More
Top Stories
August 26, 2020

The possibility of a post-pandemic crisis is here and we are ignorant of it

The worst leveller we have probably had in a decade is the coronavirus disease, COVID-19. It has shattered economies, change mindsets and habits, forced societies to social distancing, caused organisations to rethink their work from home stance, reformed – and deformed – relationships. Talk about the pandemic that made the world standstill. The force with... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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Egbeda 57
August 26, 2020

Nigeria will prefer to keep 57 accused men in custody than bring terrorists to book

It’s been two years since the Nigerian police allowed a media trial for 57 young Nigerians in Egbeda, Lagos – accusing them of same-sex relations and hosting an initiation party. According to the state police commissioner, Imohimi Edgal, the police had acted upon intelligence provided by a reliable source. So, they raided the hotel at... Read More
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August 26, 2020

World Photography Day: Here’s how the ‘largest community of Photographers in Africa’ commemorated the 2020 edition

In the hub of Lagos the past few days, a group of African photographers and creatives embarked on a project which they envision will change the global perception of Africans, African Creatives, and the quality of their work. The timing to achieve this project was deliberately planned to fall within the commemoration of World Photography Day.... Read More
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August 26, 2020

Reuel Consulting introduces virtual therapy to cushion social distancing

Digital therapy and consulting firm, Reuel Consulting has introduced an occupational health therapy application designed to handle specific ailments in observance of social distancing, created by COVID-19 pandemic. The app, Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT), also known as Virtual Reality Immersion Therapy (VRIT), Simulation for Therapy (SFT), Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET), and Computerized CBT (CCBT),... Read More
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August 26, 2020

“I have to prove that I’m not a one album wonder” | Fireboy DML talks about his struggle with self-doubt and more on #WithChude

On this thought-provoking episode of #WithChude, Nigerian singer-songwriter Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as FireBoy DML, opened up to host Chude Jideonwo about navigating the nature of new-found fame, self-doubt, and the pressure to continuously churn out great music. Asked about how he manages pressure as a young celebrity, Fireboy told Chude, “Nobody really manages pressure... Read More
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August 26, 2020

YNaijaBBNCoverage: Nengi may just be more compatible with Kiddwaya than Ozo

It’s day 37 in the Big Brother Naija house and noodle brand, Indomie, decided, among other things, to put the housemates cooking skills to the test. So, the housemates spent most of yesterday attending to the task assigned to them. The presentation required of them included showing their culinary skills, buttressed with indigenous culture. Kiddwaya, Nengi... Read More
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August 26, 2020

RecyclesPay wants to help disadvantaged children finish school while saving the planet

RECYCLESPAY PROJECT is an Eco-friendly innovation of African Cleanup Initiative that makes education affordable and accessible to children in low income schools. The project has received the endorsement of some school owners and parents to show that it is a viable project. Suffice to say, the project addresses TEN (10) SDG’s (1-No Poverty, 3-Good Health,... Read More
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