2024

Nigeria’s cabinet has approved borrowing approximately $618 million from a consortium of financiers to purchase six M-346 attack jets and ammunition for the air force, Information Minister Mohammed Idris announced on Wednesday. This acquisition is part of a broader strategy to renew Nigeria’s military fleet, with the air force already having plans to acquire 24...

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World Bank Approves $1.57bn Financing Package for Nigeria to Boost Health, Education, and Power Sectors

The World Bank has approved a $1.57 billion financing package for Nigeria to support its health and education sectors and provide sustainable power, the institution announced on Monday. The funding aims to enhance the availability and effectiveness of financing for basic education, primary healthcare services, and infrastructure projects, making it a significant boost for Nigeria’s...

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Nigeria Blocks Shell’s $1.3bn Sale of Onshore Oil Assets, Approves ExxonMobil Deal

Nigeria has rejected Shell’s proposed $1.3 billion sale of its onshore oil production unit to Renaissance Africa Energy, citing regulatory concerns. The sale, intended to facilitate Shell’s exit from the shallow water sector in the Niger Delta, was blocked by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), according to Chief Executive Gbenga Komolafe, who stated...

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The Wind of Humility is Sweeping Across Lagos and the World – Prophet Ikuru

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Samuel Ekaidem - THE TASTE OF YORUBA TRADITION: FOOD, CULTURE AND CONNECTION

This is so accurate and explicit. What a superb write up.

Haydee - HOW NIGERIAN SUPERSTITIONS SHAPE DAILY PRACTICES AND TRADITIONS

The broom part on male children tho, this is very informative. Thank you for this.

Samuel Ekaidem - HOW NIGERIAN SUPERSTITIONS SHAPE DAILY PRACTICES AND TRADITIONS

These are so true😂. What an explicit article you’ve got here and it’s very informative and enlightening to read tho, shaping our minds to the realization that most of these things we do with all seriousness are just mere superstition. One of which I remember also is, when a child hiccup, he/she is to drink water seven times before it stops 😂

MOREMI AJASORO: THE HEROINE BEHIND THE EDI FESTIVAL

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A statue of Queen Moremi in Ile-Ife, showcasing the legendary Yoruba heroine who sacrificed her son to save her people from the Ugbo warriors.

A digital illustration of Queen Daurama of Daura, dressed in traditional royal attire with a regal headpiece, symbolizing her strength and leadership.

THE FORGOTTEN MATRIACH: QUEEN OF DAURA

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Queen Daurama, ruler of Daura, faced a snake menace threatening her city’s water supply. Bayajidda, a brave traveler, killed the…

A blue Nigerian gele headwrap styled on a mannequin, showing its elegant shape and design.

GELE GLAM: THE POWER OF GLOBAL FASHION AND CULTURAL PRIDE

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Gele is a traditional Yoruba headwrap that holds cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic significance, symbolizing a woman’s status, identity, and connection…

THE FILA: A TIMELESS SYMBOL OF YORUBA MANHOOD AND DIGNITY

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Fila is a traditional Yoruba headwear worn by men, symbolizing respect, dignity, and cultural heritage. It transcends fashion, serving as…

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Ogbara’s Groundbreaking 3-Day Outreach Sparks a Revolution in Women’s Political Participation

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** September 14, 2024 Honourable Kafilat Ogbara has ushered in a new era of empowerment with her trailblazing 3-day outreach…

Lagos Set To Battle Ecological problem

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(L-R) Technical Adviser to the General Manager, Lagos State Safety Commission, mr. Seun Awojobi; Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on SDGs, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadiri Hamzat; General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi; Executive Secretary, CEO, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Dr. Rabiu Olowo at the Lagos State Sustainability Summit held at EKO Hotel & Suite, VI on Thursday, 12th September, 2024.