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She is a Writer, Content creator who’s interested in Gender Equality, Women Empowerment, Lifestyle and Food. When she’s not writing, she’s listening to music, watching Nollywood movies or creating business ideas.
Born on September 3, 1971, in Anambra State, Late Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah was the first of seven children in a family grounded in values and discipline. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonsus and Patty Ubah, were both teachers who raised him in the close-knit town of Umuanuka, Otolo in Nnewi. Though his early years were marked by financial hardship, Ifeanyi showed determination from the start. He had to leave formal schooling earlier than most, stepping into the world of trade to support his family and secure his future. That bold move would later become the beginning of a remarkable journey…
Nord Automobiles is a Nigerian automaker with its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. Nord Automobiles was conceived out of the need for a made-in-Nigeria car brand. Its activities centre on conveying quality aptitude in the worth chain – which incorporates the plan, sourcing, improvement, amassing, dispersion, showcasing, arrangement of deals, and after-deal administration of our extraordinary Nigerian-marked cars. In Nigeria’s growing auto market, few brands have made as bold a statement as Nord Motors. With their headquarters in Lagos and a mission to create a truly “Made-in-Nigeria” automotive brand, Nord has managed to carve a space for itself among household names.…
GAC Motors – In November 2019, the Executive Governor of Lagos state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu invited GAC Company to set up an assembly plant in Ojota, Lagos. The GAC Company also spoke about plans to create a fully automated auto-manufacturing plant in the Lekki Free Trade Zone. The company spoke with the Executive Governor about their plan to penetrate the Nigerian market with their products while serving Nigerians optimally. In Nigeria, the automaker, formally called GAC Motors Nigeria, is represented in Nigeria by, CIG Motors Co. Nigeria, Ltd. CIGMC is responsible for the business, appropriation, and overhauling of all GAC…
Davido and Wizkid’s fans continue to engage in numerous social media fights on who is better, more talented, and even richer.
Zinoleesky is a Nigerian vocalist and lyricist as of now, endorsed by Naira Marley’s record label, Marlian Music Imprint. Naira Marley signed Zinoleesky and some other Yoruba vocalists like Mohbad, Cblack, and Fabian. He welcomed the four upcoming artists in front of an audience during the 2019 Marlians Fest, which occurred at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos on 31st December. Real nameOniyide AzeezDate of birth21st of November 1995Country of OriginFederal Republic of NigeriaSource of WealthMusic and EndorsementNet worth$235,000 Oniyide Azeez was born in Lagos State, Nigeria and his enthusiasm for music was enlivened by his current circumstance. He is a…
John Michael Nchekwube Obinna Obi, professionally known as John Mikel Obi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive Midfielder for Stoke City. Mikel Obi was born on the 22nd of April 1987 in Jos, Nigeria. He hails from Anambra state, Eastern Nigeria but was brought up in Northern Nigeria. Real nameJohn Mikel ObiDate of birth22 April 1987Country of OriginFederal Republic of NigeriaSource of WealthFootballNet worth$41 MillionSalary$6 million He was picked up at the age of 12 from over 3,000 at the Pepsi Football Academy, and a team is well known for travelling around the country- Nigeria scouting…
Cars In South Africa – South Africa is a country running a unitary constitutional democratic system of government. Over the years, the economy of South Africa has continued to grow and prosper. South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct ecosystems. Owing to its rising economy, the different sectors in the country have continued to also rise and get better with time. A sector that has over the years changed owing to the economic progression of the country is the Automobile sector. The automobile sector in South Africa today has become very…
A Tesla is a different car brand that is unique from the normal cars we see every day on Nigerian roads. The name Tesla is gotten from the iconic name of Nikola Tesla, a renowned inventor, and engineer mostly known for his notable contribution to the invention of electricity and other powerful inventions. What is a Tesla? Tesla is an electronically enabled the car developed by Tesla Inc, which is popular for creating products and services that run solely on electricity in honour of the popular inventor “Tesla”. Tesla has never produced any car that does not run on electricity…
The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 5 lockdown edition saw many housemates through. Many housemates gathered some fans from the house, some got haters, and some got endorsements, money, cars, houses, and trips to different countries. The season saw many housemates like Dorathy Bacor, Neo Akpofure, Nengi Hampson, Laycon, Kiddwaya, Trickytee, Kaisha, and 13 other housemates. After spending 71 days together in the house, after some evictions and one disqualification the winner of the season was Laycon, with Dorathy as the runner-up of the season. Real nameNgozi Erica NlewedimDate of birth13th of March 1994Country of OriginFederal Republic of NigeriaState of OriginAbia…
Celebrities are always in the eyes of society. People want to know who is wearing what, who is wearing who, what cars they are driving, what houses they are buying, what properties they are acquiring and so many more. Being a celebrity can be a big risk, especially knowing that your life will always be scrutinized by society. A celebrity can be a Musician, an actor or actress, an internet sensation, a sports personality, and sometimes, even a politician. In Nigeria becoming a celebrity comes with its pros and cons. The Nigerian entertainment sector is one of the most diverse…
Obafemi Martins, nicknamed ‘Obagoal’ is a talented and one of Nigeria’s finest footballers. Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins was born on the 28th of October 1984 and is a footballer who plays for the Chinese Super League side- Wuhan Zali, as a forward. Obafemi Martins profile Obagoal as he is fondly called is popularly known for his speed, strength, and skills on the football court, which has earned him many recognitions and accolades since starting his youth career in 1999. He has played for different teams across Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. Real nameObafemi MartinsDate of birth28 October 1984Country of OriginFederal…
Honda Cars are renowned for their reliability, build, popularity, and strong engine types. So, it does not matter whether you own a Honda Civic or a Honda Accord, it will serve you the very best of its purpose. For many Nigerians, the Honda Automotive brand comes across as a popular, affordable, economical, and very reliable car suited for Nigerian roads. Honda is also loved in Nigeria because; its spare parts are easily and readily available at any Auto-workshop in Nigeria. In today’s article, we are going to be bringing to you the best and most trusted Honda Auto-Mechanics in Nigeria.…
Automobile Workshops – If you own a car, then you understand the challenges and technical issues automobiles have. Sometimes, your car may give you a warning sign before going bonkers or if you are unlucky, your car will just shut down without any prior warning signals. Cars are simple, yet complicated machines that require maintenance from time to time. This maintenance helps to avoid any unforeseen breakdowns or technical emergencies. But, in a case where your automobile breaks down and you have no clue about how to handle the situation, what do you do? Looking for a good automobile technician…
Toyota Car Mechanics – The Toyota Car Brand is one of the most popular automotive brands in Nigeria. The Toyota brand has also been nicknamed the ‘King of Nigerian roads’, referring to the Toyota Camry and Toyota Corolla brands. How did Toyota become ‘King of the Nigerian road?’ Japanese worldwide car firm Toyota Motor Corporation began in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda as a branch of Toyota Industries. To start with, the organization was into the creation of autos while it was as yet under the top of Toyota Industries. Three years after, it fabricated its absolute first item considered the…
Prince Arthur Eze is the Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Oranto Petroleum; he is also a Philanthropist and a Politician. His traditional title bestowed upon him is ‘Ozoigbondu’ of Ndi Igbo. He was born on the 27th of November 1948 in Ukpo, Dunukofia LGA, in Anambra State. He is not only the owner of the largest privately-held oil exploration and production companies in Nigeria, but he is also a Prince born into a traditional Royal Family. Real namePrince Arthur EzeTitleOzoigbonduDate of birth27 November 1948Country of OriginFederal Republic of NigeriaSource of WealthOil & GasNet worth$5.8 billion Arthur Eze attended St. Augustin…
Luxury Car Rental – Maybe, it’s your birthday or you have a big celebration around the corner and you want to step out in style, or you just came into the country and you need none of the hurrying and expressway crossings that accompanies Lagos public transport travel, then a Car rental service is your plug. The market of extravagant vehicle rental in Lagos, Nigeria is generally not blocked. This is on the grounds that it takes more than getting an armada of vehicles and showing them as “accessible available.” There are valid justifications why vehicle enlist administration is consistently…
Ghana is a country running the unitary constitutional democracy system of government. Over the years, the economy of Ghana has continued to grow and prosper. Ghana is located along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean in West Africa. Owing to its rising economy, the different sectors in the country have continued to also rise and get better with time. A sector that has over the years changed owing to the economic progression of the country is the Automobile sector. The automobile sector in Ghana today has become very lucrative that many Ghanaians now own cars, thanks to the…
The automobile market in developed parts of the world offers a wider variety of options when it comes to cars, prices, processes, durability, offerings, and much more. Nigeria at the moment has not peaked to the point where other countries would want to buy used cars from here in Nigeria, and ship them internationally. This is why car dealers, owners, prefer buying cars from outside the country and then import them back into the country. As a result of the rate of development and civilization in these countries, indigenes know how to use products and stop using them and leaving…
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd (IVM) is a local Nigerian car brand founded by Innocent Chukwuma Nwala that is committed to creating and innovating durable and efficient vehicles, catering solely to the African continent. The IVM aims to reduce the increased importation of brand-new or used cars from countries on other continents. To this end, this brand has been popularly nicknamed the ‘Pride of African roads.’ Innoson Motors in a bid to ensure that its primary aim is to ‘reduce the importation of new or used cars into Africa,’ created a financial plan which allows buyers or intending buyers to…
Do you know that if you get into a car accident, and your car gets damaged that you don’t have to worry about how to get a new car in Nigeria? But the problem is that many Nigerians are not informed about auto insurance in Nigeria or they just don’t care about registering. But, auto insurance is mostly for the owner’s benefit because it helps to protect the owner against any financial loss incurred from having and operating an automobile in Nigeria. So if having car insurance is important, why do many Nigerians avoid it? Many Nigerians avoid subscribing to…