Eko Atlantic aka Nigeria’s answer to Dubai aka Nigeria’s International Commerce City aka Governor Ambode’s dream Lagos is coming up nicely. See photos: How much longer before completion?
The People’s Republic of China has donated N60 million to the project of the wife of the President, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari. Spokesman of the President’s wife, Suleiman Haruna in a statement said the donation was to Future Assured. She said it was in recognition of her efforts towards improving the lives of women and children across Nigeria,... Read More
Singer Wizkid has said he would release his first body of works under the RCA records on July 7. The ‘Star Boy’ said this while speaking with US online platform, Revolt TV on Tuesday. The project entitled ‘Sounds From The Other Side’ will feature international stars such as Diplo, Drake, Trey Songz and Chris Brown. He said, “Afrobeat... Read More
by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has not executed a single project in the state. He spoke on Tuesday at the flag-off of the construction of the Elele-Alimini internal roads in Emohua local government area of the state. Wike said the APC government had deceived Nigerians.... Read More
It’s been another year of amazing feats within the technology space in Nigeria. Without doubt, the past year has been the most important one within the technology eco-system – from Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Andela, the Nigerian techie has been at the forefront of remarkable stories coming out of the continent. Now in its fourth... Read More
The Made In Nigeria Project, organisers of the Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition have officially announced the third edition of the annual event, which is slated to hold in Lagos at the Landmark Centre, on November 29th 2016 with the theme; Possibilities Made In Nigeria – A re-direction towards Economic growth, SME advancement, and... Read More
Project90 is a couture project that challenges Nigerian budding style creative enterprises in 90 minutes. The key goal of the project is to provide a platform that showcases the intricacies behind the seemingly simple notion of fashion. This would feature a combined effort of fashion designing, tailoring, make-up artistry and modeling to come together flawlessly... Read More
These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. Buhari flags off Abuja-Kaduna rail project (DETAILS) President Muhammadu Buhari today commissioned the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail project. 2. Stop parading yourself as a saint, Obasanjo Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has disclosed that he rejected the N50 million bribe allegedly given to National Assembly... Read More
These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Buratai’s Dubai property was declared in his wife’s name The Code of Conduct Bureau has stated that the multi-million dollar property of the Chief of Army Staff was declared in his wife’s name. 2. Lagos APC and Senators condemn Melaye The All Progressive Congress (APC)... Read More
Challenged by the growing level of poverty in the country and socio-economic problems faced by children, Clothe the Child (CtC) initiative, founded by Godbless Otubure, has taken up the burden of making the world better for as many children as possible. In this interview with YNaija, Otubure tells us about his organization, their mission and challenges... Read More
Many Federal road construction are far from nearing completion as contractors handling over 184 projects have abandoned the various sites as a result of lack of funding from the Federal Government. This lack of funding has amounted to the huge debt owed contractors by the Federal Ministry of Works. Consequently, N1.76 trillion worth of federal road projects... Read More
by Akan Ido Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan has condemned the kidnap of 14 journalists by gunmen in Oproza, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South west Local Government Area of the state. Uduaghan expressed his misgivings at the 2014 press week of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday. The... Read More
by Mayowa Ogundele More often than not, people tend to get consumed by everyday hustle and unintentionally forget that they are needed. Needed by the downtrodden. Needed by the unfortunate. Needed by those who have had it rough all their lives; Those with no hope of a better tomorrow. This is where Braite Lite’s #ProjectDDD... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Worship for Change which is in furtherance of her social entrepreneurship effort, has directly and positively affected the lives of over 120 orphans and children with special needs by disbursing funds raised at the concert in excess of Three million naira on Thursday March 6, 2014. The Worship for Change benefit concert held... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo RegCharles Foundation, a not for profit organisation, focused on entrepreneurship education and development of marginalised women and youth in Nigerian communities, is calling for donations towards its poverty alleviation project for the empowerment of rural women based in Badagary, in Lagos. The foundation implores you to join its cause. Empower a woman!... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje After about nine months of investigating the impeached deputy governor of Imo State, Sir Jude Agbaso, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cleared him of false accusations and alleged involvement in the N1.3 billion contract scam that rocked the state earlier in the year. Agbaso has been in court challenging all the allegations... Read More
by Chi Ibe The billion-naira auditorium is back in the news again. Nigeria’s most revered pentecostal preacher, Enoch Adejare Adeboye had announced at e 61st Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) plans to build a new auditorium. As published by YNaija at the time, the auditorium was to stretch 3km in... Read More
by Peniel Plus “We need N1 Billion from ten (10) people, If you are one of them, please see my personal Secretary after we finish today. We also need N100million from those who can afford it, if you are in that category, please see my personal Secretary as well…. Let’s put our minds into any... Read More
Emma Bartlet Elementary school science fairs are often fun ways of having children learn about complex scientific principles through simple projects. You usually expect to see projects such as volcanoes, light bulbs being powered by pickles and comparisons of household cleaning products. One ambitious student in Miami, FL, took the science fair to a level... Read More
Running a company has not been easy, especially in Nigeria where things are not always as straight forward as one may like them to be. However, with hard work, perseverance and doing what you love, the sky is the limit. From childhood I have had two identifiable giftings- an analytical mind and a passion for... Read More
by Ugodre A bridge loan is a short term financing facility offered to a borrower before he obtains permanent funding for the finance of a project. Funds from bridge finance are therefore expected to be repaid when permanent funding has been obtained. Bridge Financing is mostly utilised for big real estate projects or projects requiring... Read More