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August 29, 2019

Be excited! The 4th edition of the SME100 Africa 25 Under 25 Awards is at hand

The fourth edition of the 25 Under 25 Awards is here. The 25 Under 25 Awards is an annual award by SME100 Africa to identify, recognise, celebrate and encourage some of Nigeria’s most innovative young entrepreneurs in various industries. Industries to be celebrated include: Active Citizenship and Government engagement Agriculture Arts and Culture Beauty and... Read More
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August 29, 2019

Why do we ignore our brightest stars in media till the west ‘discovers’ them?

The Nigerian corner of the internet can be a very curious place. These Nigerian teenagers are producing short sci-fi movies using a smart phone and other everyday items. pic.twitter.com/9dXhPGuD9z — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) August 16, 2019 Last week Al-Jazeera published a video essay about a group of teenagers from Kaduna who with the help... Read More
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August 29, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: The Nigerian government has reduced its visa fee for U.S. citizens

The Nigeria government has now approved the reduction of fee to be paid by U.S citizens entry into the country. This is a little hilarious, because the U.S government on Tuesday had announced an additional visa reciprocity fee for Nigerians who have been granted visa into the country, saying the decision is as a result... Read More
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August 29, 2019

Flooding: Nigeria is on the verge of yet another nationwide disaster

As a Nigerian living in Nigeria, its hard not to feel like we all suffer from collective amnesia. A collective amnesia that allows our elected politicians to continue to adjudicate their duties, focusing instead of frivolous projects that only serve to pad their resumes. One issue in particular that the Nigerian government and populace completely... Read More
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August 28, 2019

Peak Milk set to reward consumers with Dubai breakfast experience, reiterates the importance of healthy breakfast culture

In furtherance of its campaign which encourages healthy breakfast habits among Nigerians, foremost dairy brand, Peak is providing an exciting opportunity for every consumer to win exciting prizes, including an all-expense-paid trip and breakfast experience in Dubai. The “Peak Breakfast Promo” will reward 20 lucky winners across Nigeria with the grand prize of an all-expense... Read More
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August 28, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Inspired by the Ebola outbreak in Lagos, ”93 Days” is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video

The 2016 Steve Gukas movie 93 Days, which tells the story of the first Ebola outbreak in Lagos in 2014 and how medical professionals risked their lives to prevent the spread of the virus, is now available on streaming service Amazon Prime Video. Importantly, the movie captures the life and final moments of the late... Read More
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August 28, 2019

These are the guests we’re excited for at the Ake Festival 2019

The countdown for the 2019 Ake Book and Arts Festival has begun in earnest and this year, the theme this year, ‘Black Bodies, Grey Matter‘ centers the African narrative, asking us interrogate who decides what the authentic African experience is. The 2019 Ake Arts and Book Festival will explore the nexus between the mental and... Read More
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August 27, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 27th of August

According to U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria, Nigerian citizens will be required to pay a visa issuance fee, or reciprocity fee, for all approved applications for nonimmigrant visas in B, F, H1B, I, L, and R visa classifications. This is to eliminate the cost difference between U.S citizens obtaining a visa to Nigeria (which is... Read More
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August 27, 2019

Facebook celebrates Africa’s Youth ‘Icons of Change’ in Accra, Ghana

Facebook at the weekend brought together 40 young leaders, developers, entrepreneurs and change makers from across Sub-Saharan Africa, to a two-day event in Accra, Ghana, titled “Celebrating Icons of Change”. The event which was held on 23 & 24th August at the prestigious Hotel Kempinski was organised to celebrate Africa’s next generation of leaders and... Read More
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August 27, 2019

10 areas we felt President Buhari could have done better with cabinet appointments

The much anticipated inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari‘s cabinet for his second term in office took place on Wednesday at the Council Chambers of the State House. The Minister-Designates had gone through a successful (for lack of words to use) screening process by the Senate, though without their portfolios (as it has become a tradition... Read More
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August 27, 2019

3 winners emerge in Pears ‘Baby of the Year’ competition

Three adorable babies, Kamgharida Harvey Udokogu, Afolayan Armstrong Irekristi and Obenta Fiyinfoluwa Alicia, have in that order emerged winner and runners-up in the Pears ‘Baby of the Year’ competition after three thrilling months of a fun-filled and exciting contest themed ‘Cuteness Overload.’ The winning families received cash prizes of N1million, N500,000 and N250,000 respectively. To... Read More
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August 27, 2019

Police quizzes Biodun Fatoyinbo, reportedly being held in custody

Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, is reportedly being held in custody of the Police at the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Garki Area 10, Abuja over allegations of rape levelled against him by Busola Dakolo, wife of popular singer, Timi Dakolo in June. According to reports from TheCable, Fatoyinbo who is... Read More
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August 27, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Kaduna will start payment of new minimum wage from September 1

The Kaduna state government has announced that it will start payment of the new minimum wage of N30,000 wage as from September 1, and this was revealed by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye on Monday on Channel TV. Also, Deputy Governor of Kaduna, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, said that... Read More
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August 26, 2019

Access Bank encourages savings culture among children

Access Bank Plc., Nigeria’s largest retail bank, on Friday, collaborated with MTN at the mPulse planet to educate pre-teens and teenagers on the importance of practicing good savings culture through fun and innovative methods. The event which held at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, saw children taking part in gamified learning on platforms such as Dreamville.ng – a... Read More
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August 26, 2019

The Future Awards Africa announces call for nomination; receives United Nations endorsement

The Future Awards Africa today announced the call for nomination for this year’s edition of the continent’s biggest youth awards scheduled to take place in November. The launch event which held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja saw Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations endorsing the prestigious Awards which has been described as... Read More
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August 26, 2019

Johnnie, Jazz & Whisky, Afropunk 2019: Here are the top 10 events we loved in August

The month of August was brimming with events that spanned from music to film and culture, most notably the Johnnie Jazz & Whiskey concert in Lagos that saw famed masked singer Lagbaja perform in live since forever, and the private screening of the Vimbai Mutinhiri and BET documentary on women (mostly) surgically enhancing their bodies... Read More
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August 26, 2019

The Event Xperience Africa (TEXA) to hold January 28 – 30, 2020

The Event Xperience Africa (TEXA) is set to hold its second edition between 28th – 30th January, 2020 in Lagos, Nigeria. The conference builds on the success of the maiden edition held this year, with the intent to further improve networking opportunities for event professionals by connecting seasoned and new professionals across Africa. Led by... Read More
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August 26, 2019

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Chidi Okereke, Daniel Ademinokan give thumbs up to ‘The Set-Up Movie breaking the Nollywood status quo

The Set Up hit all cinemas on the 9th of August and the fans are completely in love!  Since the release of the blockbuster directed by the acclaimed Niyi Akinmolayan Movie lovers and fans all around have taken to social media to express their “ pride “ with some likening it to top Hollywood blockbuster... Read More
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August 26, 2019

Migrant Resource Centre: Working to renew the Nigerian image through legal migration 

The rising case of ‘illegal immigration’ globally is not a secret. It is a problem that has been exacerbated by extreme poverty, war, corruption, wealth inequality, and famine. While it has its obvious consequences as seen in Europe and United States, the circumstances leading to migration have not been addressed and this has created a never-ending malaise that has now thrown the global community into turmoil.   Citizens in host countries who publicly engage in racial profiling consistently point to the rising number of ‘illegal immigrants’ as the reason for their slowing... Read More
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August 26, 2019

Sustainable Cycling Foundation unveils ‘Kit and Kin’ Initiative in Lagos

Sustainable Cycling Foundation is a leading African not for profit committed to the growth and development of cycling in the continent. SCF has unveiled the ‘Kit and Kin’ initiative in partnership with Access Bank, Cocoon Homes, Kingston Wheelers and Craneburg Construction during a press event at its head office in Lagos on Saturday, 24 August,... Read More
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