Tag: Nigeria
AFCON 2023: South Africa’s Percy Tau wishes Super Eagles success ahead of final
Bafana Bafana’s forward, Percy Tau, has surprisingly extended his well-wishes to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the AFCON Final against host nation Ivory Coast
20-year-old Nigerian man develops a drone from scratch
David Opateyibo, a 20-year-old Nigerian has developed a locally made flying drone that could fly for minutes in the air.
Nigerian Teenager Honored with British Council Outstanding Cambridge Learner’s Award
A 17-year-old Nigerian girl named Mmesoma Okonkwo has been awarded the British Council Outstanding Cambridge Learner’s Award for her exceptional performance in the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.
Meet The Family Of Five Nigerian Sisters Who All Became Medical Doctors
Five siblings from Nigeria — Salamat, Halima, Khadijah, Raliat, and Medinah Aliu — are all medical doctors, each specializing in different medical fields
Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the Nigerian flag has passed away
The Nigerian man who designed the country’s flag, Michael Taiwo Akinwunmi, has passed away at the age of 87, as announced by one of his children, Akinwunmi Samuel.
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Comes From Behind To Defeat Australia
In a stunning display of perseverance and determination, the Super Falcons of Nigeria pulled off an extraordinary 3-2 victory against co-hosts Australia at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Top 10 largest economies in Africa 2023
According to Trading Economics, here are the top 10 largest economies in Africa in 2023.
“Nigerians are the smartest people on the planet” – Akon
Popular Senegalese star and one of the greatest African musicians, Akon in an interview described Nigerians as “the smartest people on the planet.”
19-year-old Nigerian Built His Own G-Wagon From Scratch
19-year-old Chukwudi Godday Eze sourced locally-made materials and built a fully functional Mercedes G-Wagon.
We Can’t Combat Insecurity Without Tackling Poverty – Peter Obi
Rwanda has started the construction of a USD$32 million liquefied petroleum gas storage facility in the capital city of Kigali to ensure the stable supply of gas for its growing population as part of efforts to cut down the use of wood for cooking, an official said Saturday.
God will fix Nigeria – President Tinubu
In a heartfelt expression of gratitude during his visit to the Awujale of Ijebuland, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shared his unwavering optimism that divine intervention would guide his efforts to restore Nigeria.
South African Johann Rupert becomes Africa’s richest man
South African Johann Rupert surpasses Nigerian Aliko Dangote as Africa’s wealthiest person, with a net worth of $12 billion. Dangote’s net worth declined due to operational charges in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, causing the Naira to weaken against the US dollar.
Top 10 countries in Africa with the highest number of millionaires in 2023
South Africa tops the list of the top 10 African countries with the highest number of millionaires in 2023, according to Henley & Partners.
From A $3,000 Loan To A $21 Billion Empire: Aliko Dangote’s Inspirational Journey
With his visionary mindset and unwavering determination, Aliko Dangote transformed a mere $3000 loan into a staggering $21 billion empire, making him an idol not only for Africans but for black people worldwide.
Guinness World Record Officially Certifies Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci
Guinness World Records has officially certified Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, aka Hilda Baci, who broke the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes.
Top Guinness World Records Held by Nigerians
Several Nigerians like Rema, Fela Kuti, Wizkid and others have achieved Guinness World Records status over the years.
Here is a list of Guinness World Records held by Nigerians.
“People Don’t Give Me Job”: 58-Years-Old Woman Who Works As Tiler to Support Her 4 Kids Seeks Help
Rose Nwokocha supports her four children by working as a tiler. Despite her exceptional skills, the 58-year-old woman has had a lot of trouble finding work since potential employers are afraid to employ her because of her old age.
Top 10 African countries with the most millionaires
According to the 2023 Africa Wealth Report by Henley & Partners in cooperation with New World Wealth, the ‘Big 5’ African wealth markets — South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco — account for a significant 56% of Africa’s high-net-worth individuals and more than 90% of the continent’s billionaires.
See the full list in the link below
Hardworking Girl Moulds Blocks, Wash Cars, Plait Hairs to Earn Extra Cash, Video of Her Working Goes Viral
An industrious Nigerian lady who moulds blocks to support her parents has wowed the internet after a video of her working on a construction site was shared. The lady was seen performing the task in a video shared by a TikToker @princedstn on TikTok, which has gone viral.
Not all African police are corrupt: A Nigerian Superintendent of police Daniel Itse Amah is celebrated for rejecting $200,000 bribery from armed robbers
Western media and particularly African entertainment have painted the character of the African police force to be ultimately corrupt and deceitful. Thanks to the Chief…