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UNN Unveils Nigeria’s First Five-seater Electric Car

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It was excitement galore at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) yesterday as the institution’s Engineering Faculty successfully unveiled its first five-seater electric car. Christened Lion Ozumba 551, the car, made with 80 per cent locally-sourced materials, could undertake a 30-kilometer distance when fully charged. Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Charles Continue Reading

Nigerian Writer, Lesley Nneka Arimah Wins 2019 Caine Prize

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Lesley Nneka Arimah, a Nigerian writer has won the 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing. Arimah defeated authors from Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Kenya to clinch the prize with her short story titled “Skinned”. The short story was published in McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern (Issue 53) 2018. ‘Skinned’ envisions a society in which young girls are ceremonially […]Continue Reading

Lagos Is Fourth Most Expensive City In Africa, Says Survey

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Mercer, a firm that produces individual cost of living and rental accommodation cost reports for cities, has ranked Lagos as the fourth most expensive city in Africa among those surveyed. Although in comparison with other cities in the world, Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub continues to remain attractive for foreign investments despite being one of the […]Continue Reading

Rihanna Now The Richest Female Musician In The World

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Forbes has named American Singer and Beauty Entrepreneur, Robyn Rihanna Fenty as “The World’s Richest Female Musician.” Forbes magazine revealed the 31-year-old R&B/Pop icon from Barbados has an estimated fortune of $600 million which puts Rihanna’s net worth ahead of Madonna ($570 million), Céline Dion ($450 million), and Beyoncé ($400 million). While Rihanna became a Continue Reading

18-Year-Old Nigeria’s Daniel Obaji is the Youngest Ever Graduate at NYU Abu Dhabi

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Last week, an 18-year old Nigerian, Daniel Obaji made the rounds on social media for his achievements in New York University, Abu Dhabi. Daniel became the youngest student to graduate from New York University, Abu Dhabi, bagging a degree in Biology. He was also listed among the Seven Inspiring Graduates Who Symbolize Hope for a Better World by NYU. Continue Reading

French-Senegalese Director Becomes First Black Female Director To Win Award At Cannes Film Festival

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Mati Diop, a French-Senegalese actress and director, has become the first black female director to win an award in Cannes Film Festival’s 72-year history. Diop took home the Grand Prix, the equivalent of a silver prize, for her film ‘Atlantics’, a Senegalese drama about sexual politics among young migrants. The Grand Prix award, bestowed by […]Continue Reading