While there is still much to do and many mountains to climb, I just thought to scribble down a few thoughts about what it is we love to love about this absolutely amazing country
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Elida Almeida‘s spectacular grand festival finale performance in Düsseldorf
One of the highlights of this year’s düsseldorf festival! which counted a record 22,000 visitors was definitely the final concert featuring Elida Almeida. The Cape Verdean singer and her four-man band brought the house down with their mix of morna, funaná, coladeira and Afro-Latin sounds, reports Tina Adomako. In 2015, Elida Almeida won the prestigious Prix Découvertes RFI. This is …
Read More »Facebook can be forced to remove content worldwide, EU court rules
National courts in EU member states can order Facebook to delete content “worldwide”, Europe’s top tribunal has ruled, in what the US social media giant called an attack on free speech. If content was deemed “illegal” by a national court, then Facebook could be ordered to “remove information covered by the injunction or to block access to that information worldwide”, …
Read More »Germany’s outstanding African students to be honoured in Hamburg
A laudable initiative to promote higher educational achievements among youth in the community of people of African origin in Germany holds its annual award ceremony in Hamburg on Saturday, 2 November 2019. The African Youth Education Awards (AYEA) motivates African-origin youth in the country to seek excellence in school. The scheme was initiated in 2011 to act against the observed …
Read More »Deborah Oyedeji emerges Miss Nigeria Germany 2019
It was tough for the panel of judges entrusted with the task of choosing the most beautiful Nigerian woman in German on Saturday (5 September) in Hamburg. The quality of the candidates who participated at the beauty pageant, part of activities marking Nigerian independence celebrations in the city, made the job of the jury very difficult. For the contestants …
Read More »Nigerians converge in Dublin for Diaspora Conference 2019
Organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE) and hosted by its Ireland chapter, the event will discuss issues of concern to Nigerians abroad as well as those surrounding the Diaspora role in national development.
Read More »Germany’s biggest business start-up fair holds in Berlin
Do you want to start a business, grow or revitalise your existing company and need inspiration, advice and funds? The German Founders and Entrepreneurs Days (Die Deutschen Gründer- und Unternehmertage or deGUT), holding in Berlin on 18-19 October, is the place to be. In addition to a comprehensive, free seminar and workshop program, the fair offers information on all start-up …
Read More »No US visa for applicants without medical insurance — Trump orders
Applicants for US visas will be denied entry into the country unless they can prove they can afford health care within 30 days of entering, according to a proclamation signed Friday by President Donald Trump. The new rule, which comes into force on 3 November, applies to people seeking immigrant visas from abroad — not those in the US already. …
Read More »Facebook removes accounts from Nigeria, Egypt, UAE and Indonesia
Facebook says it has removed hundreds of pages and groups involved in “coordinated inauthentic behaviour” and misleading millions of users worldwide
Read More »Nigerian-German Chamber of Commerce takes off, appoints new president
A non-profit membership organisation made up of German and Nigerian owned business enterprises, NGCC promotes increased bilateral business relationships between the two countries.
Read More »Ekiti State dancers storm Hungary for Nigerian celebrations
The event will feature a live performance by the Ekiti State Cultural Dance Troupe, a cultural doll exhibition by creative designer Bolatito Fatogun, a fashion show of dresses from different ethnic groups, an art exhibition and plenty of Nigerian music.
Read More »Africa’s leading bank scoops up awards at global financial industry event
“We are pleased to have received these awards which serve as recognition of our Africa-focused strategy, and bear testament to our role in continuing to drive Africa’s growth”
Read More »Education gets refugees quicker into employment — Report
“This new knowledge of which initiatives help refugees into work is important. When we find integration efforts that work, we need to share them. This adds value to the efforts of the national authorities, and ultimately benefits the individual refugee.”
Read More »Genevieve Nnaji reacts to her film’s nomination for Oscars
“This is the first entry ever for Nigeria. It’s an honour to be a part of such a pivotal moment in the history of Nigerian cinema."
Read More »Why African and Asian countries are fighting against ‘Digital colonialism’
Just as oil-producing nations pushed for oil refineries to add value to crude oil, so governments today want the world’s Big Tech companies to build data centres on their own soil. The cloud that powers much of the world’s tech industry is grounded in vast data centres located mainly around northern Europe and the US coasts.
Read More »Genevieve Nnaji’s film submitted for Oscars
The film stars Pete Edochie, Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Onyeka Onwenu, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Chika Okpala, Kalu Ikeagwu, Sanni Mu’azu, Yakubu Mohammed, Ngozi Ezeonu, Peter Okoye (P-Square) and Chibuzor Azubuike (Phyno).
Read More »Air Peace permitted to operate regular flights to South Africa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria has announced that the South African government had granted request for the Nigerian Designated Airline, Air Peace, to commence commercial flights to Johannesburg, South Africa. While South African Airways operates flights to Nigeria as national carrier, Air Peace can now operate to South Africa as Nigeria’s designated carrier under the principle of reciprocity …
Read More »Southern, Middle Belt Leaders back Osinbajo over humiliation in the presidency
Leaders from the southern and middle belt parts of Nigeria have demanded clarifications on the seeming clampdown on the person and office of Vice President, Prof.Yemi Osinbajo in recent times. Prominent leaders, including Chief E K Clark (South South), Chief Ayo Adebanjo (South -west); Chief John Nwodo (South -east); and Dr. Pogu Bitrus (Middle Belt), in a joint statement issued …
Read More »Trade wars, commodity price slump threaten African economies — Report
The report provides GDP growth forecasts for various regions of the continent.
Read More »Sound Sultan reveals his ’10 years of pure happiness’
The veteran Nigerian singer took to Instagram to share this lovely photo of himself and his beautiful wife
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