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The Paradigm Initiatives Nigeria (PIN) calls on budding Nigerian technopreneurs to come showcase their work, connect with resources, add value to market and inspire innovation at their technological incubation event of 2011 TENT - (Techie. Entrepreneurial. Nigerian. Talented).
The voter registration exercise going on all over the country is one that every Nigerian must participate in if they want to be able to vote for candidates of their choice during the next general elections. It has, however, been observed that to get registered at any of the centres is a herculean task as various challenges have trailed the…
Nigeria and Malawi have released three improved soybean varieties that can enhance the productivity of the crop and offer farmers better opportunities, scientists at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, IITA have said. The three varieties are code-named TGx1740-2F, TGx1987-10F, and TGx1987-62F. TGx1987-10F and TGx1987-62F were developed by IITA in collaboration with Nigeria’s National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI).TGx1740-2F was developed…
Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Caleb Olubolade, at the weekend flayed those criticizing lapses in the operation of the Direct Data Capture machines in the ongoing voter registration exercise. Rather, Mr. Olubolade, said, Nigerians should encourage the Independent National Electoral Commission for the success of the ongoing exercise. Addressing reporters in Ipoti-Ekiti, in Ijero Local Government Area,…
Lagos, Ghana and Gambia are the camp locations for the screening of entries for the 2011 edition of African Movie Academy Award (AMAA). Location shots of Aramotu The organizers of the award revealed that Lagos and Gambia camps which opened since January 6, will handle pre-selection of entries that have been received while Ghana will host the College of Screeners,…
By Alpha Rashid Jalloh Wedding ceremonies are characterizations of social life in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone but one wedding that drew crowds to the streets and has remained a a topic of household discussions is the one between Hassanatu Kanu, a popular Sierra Leonean star in the Nigerian film industry and Hycinth Idibia, younger brother of Two Face Idibia,…
Glo subscribers in Benin City are set to experience unrivalled comedy and outstanding musical entertainment this weekend as the Glo “Lord of the Ribs” show berths in the Edo state capital. TIMAYA The highly hilarious comedy show hosted by ace comedian Basketmouth is part of Glo’s special package for its loyal subscribers across the country. The show, which is a…
He could be described as “a new artiste”even though he has sojourned in the nation’s music scene for close to twelve years. But Uche Barry Nwobi a.k.a Swith Barry has more to his music career than meets the eyes. SWITH BARRY After twelve years of learning the rope in a hard way, young Swith Barry is stepping out with his…
The locals in Dallas, Texas, easily point to that bookstore near the grassy knoll on a street where it happened in November, 1963. Many adolescents or adults in Nigeria at that time still remember exactly what they were doing when news of John F. Kennedy's assassination was beamed across the world. I was studying for the School Certificate examinations at…
After enjoying four months of heavy rotation on virtually all radio stations together with recording huge figures in on-line download, IcePrince’s first official single Oleku has been smitten by a deadly bug called betrayal. At about noon on Thursday, the video for Oleku was leaked on line. Ice-Prince The video directed by Chocolate City go-to director, Mex, happened to be…
Ray G (real name Uwoloh Nwabueze Raymond) is a Afro Hip Hop artiste, and an enthusiast. Born in Asaba, Delta State, he discovered he had a passion for music at a rather young age going on to write his first verse by the time he turned nine. Ray G After high school, he gained admission into the Lagos State university…
Timi Dakolo, winner of Idols West Africa is set to hit the music market with the commercial release of his lead single Let It Shine off the much anticipated album. The packaging which is a reflection of the industry’s resolve to curb piracy contains the bonus track Heaven Please. Dakolo Timi According to his management, Now Muzik, the debut album-’Beautiful…
The Great Wall of China is one of the seven wonders of the world and, as I recently discovered, climbing up the stairs to the point in the wall where the ‘plaque of the hero' is located is a rite of passage for the Chinese. "You are not a TRUE MAN until you have climbed the great wall".It is certainly…
The heritage of colonialism - bad land administration and inequitable tenurial access - is now being addressed by African leaders. This is good news. Undoubtedly, a well-articulated Land Policy Initiative (LPI) bodes well for Africa, inasmuch as most post-colonial conflicts on the continent, with their additional burdens of refugees, disease, hunger, internal migrations and brain drain can be traced to…
This month brought the number of Nigerians I know or have heard of, who have committed suicide, to five. It matches the number of friends and acquaintances who have been struck down by a stroke. It may seem like a miniscule number, but I regard it as an alarming trend. Cause of death - killed self with work/suicide - and…