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But for providence, Ezinne Okparaebo would have been a Nigerian sprinter, dominating the tracks in major international competitions for Africa’s most populous country. The lady, who has been among the world’s best sprinters for over 15 years, is seen as a … read more via The Guardian...

About 17 per cent of Nigerian adults are without smartphones. A study conducted by Pew Research Centre, based in Washington D.C., USA, which disclosed this, however said 39 per cent owned a smartphone, while 44 per cent use ordinary mobile phone. … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News –...

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), and stakeholders in the mining industry have sought increased investments in Nigeria’s mining sector. Indeed, the stakeholders lamented that despite the huge potential of the sector, … Read more via...

The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has alleged a 513,214 discrepancy in the number of accredited voters and ballots cast in 27 states during the presidential election that held last weekend. In its fourth interim report, issued by the Executive Director of Policy and Legal.... Read...

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha yesterday said he was never contacted over his alleged failure to pay income tax before a Lagos court issued a bench warrant for his arrest. Many local and international media celebrated the … read more via The Guardian Nigeria News –...

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has significantly moved up in the World billionaires’ list as he emerged 64th richest person in the world, with an estimated worth of $16.6 billion, as against his previous ranking of 103rd in the world...... Read more via Vanguard News Nigeria –...

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s Largest Airline Group and SKYTRAX Certified Four-Star Global Airline, has finalised all preparations to once again celebrate International Women’s Day, IWD, by operating an All-Women Functioned Flight this time on Addis Ababa enroute Stockholm to Oslo on March 08...

Ifu has set up her beauty business ‘beautIFU Ennada’ pioneered by her HairCare Line with distributors all over Africa and the United States. When asked how the Big Brother Naija platform helped in actualizing her dreams and goals, she said: “Big Brother Naija platform is indeed a blessing to …...

THR has confirmed that Mahershala Ali will be starring in a sci-fi film titled Sovereign, which will be financed by Entertainment One. According to the media house, the film will be directed by Marc Munden, while the script will be written by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Although the details of...

The Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday congratulated Muhammadu Buhari, on his re-election as President and Commander-In-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In the early hours of Wednesday, the electoral body, Independent National Electoral Commission, declared President Buhari...