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Pascal Dozie, founder of defunct Diamond Bank, dies at 84

Nigerian business magnate Pascal Dozie, founder of the defunct Diamond Bank and former Chairman of MTN Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 84. Family sources confirmed that Dozie died after a brief illness. His legacy in Nigeria’s financial and telecommunications sectors remains profound. Born on 9 April 1939, Dozie was raised in a…

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FG reacts to controversial visa ban by Saudi Arabia

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Saudi Arabia has imposed a visa ban on Nigerian travellers, calling the viral reports “false and misleading.” In a statement on Monday, April 7, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, clarified that the Saudi authorities confirmed no such ban exists. His aide on media and communication, Alkasim…

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Names and history of faces on all Naira Notes

From the first President to prominent political figures and cultural icons, each banknote tells a story of unity, progress, and resilience. Current Naira notes feature celebrated personalities such as Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Sir Ahmadu Bello, General Murtala Muhammed, and Queen Amina. This guide examines the history and significance…

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Countries with the highest maternal mortality rates — where does Nigeria rank?

Maternal mortality is a genuinely serious concern for underdeveloped nations. According to new data published in the report, Trends in maternal mortality 2000 to 2023, a woman died almost every two minutes from complications during childbirth in 2023. Beyond that, over 700 women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth every single day…

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6 Reasons Why inDrive is Changing the Ride-Hailing Game

Traditional ride-hailing platforms often dictate pricing through fixed estimates and surge pricing, leaving both drivers and riders with little control. inDrive is changing the game with a unique model that puts power back into the hands of users. By allowing drivers to set their own fares and allowing riders to negotiate, inDrive ensures fairness, transparency,…

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How to Share & Gift Data on MTN, Airtel, and Glo: Step-by-Step Guide

MTN, Airtel, and Glo offer convenient data sharing and gifting options to help everyone stay connected to the internet. Whether you’re giving out a part of your data (data sharing) or buying someone else a data bundle (data gifting), it only takes a straightforward process.  This article will guide you through sharing/gifting data on MTN,…

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Chef Fregz Moves FOURWARD – Launches Four New Brands Defining His Next Chapter

Renowned Nigerian chef and entrepreneur Gbubemi Fregene, popularly known as Chef Fregz, has launched four new brands under the newly established Chef Fregz Group at a private launch event titled FOURWARD, held March 26, 2025, at the Mike Adenuga Centre in Lagos. The highly anticipated launch brought together industry leaders, celebrity guests, creatives, food lovers,…

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What is the security for children? – Comedian Ali Baba on why Nigerians ‘Japa’

​Popular Nigerian comedian Ali Baba has recently shed light on the factors driving many Nigerians to seek opportunities abroad, aka, ‘Japa.’ Speaking on the Outside The Box podcast, he highlighted frustrations with the country’s infrastructure, security concerns, and financial burdens as primary motivators for emigration.​ Ali Baba recounted the experience of a friend, an assistant…

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‘BlownBoy Ru’: Ruger can do it all, but he needs to do it well [Album review]

The ability to effortlessly shapeshift across genre lines is Ruger’s most potent weapon and on his sophomore album, he deploys this weapon as he sets out on a new chapter. Ruger’s sophomore album had to be a big statement of his ability to do it on his own. After walking away from Jonzing World, the…

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Sex and On-Screen Chemistry: The Hollywood vs Nollywood divide

Grab your kitchen stool, we need to talk. What are these nun-like Nollywood sex scenes? I mean, we’ve all sat through that one scene where the man is shirtless and panting like he just ran the Lagos marathon, while the woman lies there like she’s about to fall asleep or worse, starts fake-moanzing like someone’s…

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