Top 6 Abuja-based fashion designers of 2016
These days, the Abuja folks give their counterparts in Lagos and down south a run for their money.
Tag: 2016
Nigerians abroad remit $35 million home in 2016
Remittances from migrants abroad show the positive side of migration, an expert said.
74 journalists killed worldwide in 2016, media watchdog says
The most dangerous countries were Syria, Afghanistan, Mexico, Iraq and Yemen.
Top 10 Kannywood actors in 2016
In 2016, Kannywood actors stepped up their acting game by several notches.
Budget Padding tops Google search by Nigerians in 2016
The top searches for 2016 include trending celebrity stories and major events.
2 Nigerians, 9 others win 2016 African Entrepreneurship Award
$1 million is allocated annually for the award.
Report exposing false claims by Cameroonian president wins 2016 fact-Check award
A total of 130 entries were received from journalists in 22 countries for the awards in 2016.
Top 10 Kannywood actresses in 2016
The actresses who made the list featured in the best Kannywood movies of 2016.
Top trending Nigerian YouTube videos in 2016
A Mark Angel Comedy video featuring young Emmanuella was the most watched Nigerian video.
Kano generates N18 billion internal revenue in 2016
In 2015, Kano generated N11 billion as tax revenue, while N12 billion was realised in 2016.
3 weeks to year end, Plateau proposes N6.7 billion 2016 supplementary budget
The state will also soon present the 2017 budget.
Nigeria managed flood better in 2016 leading to less deaths, destruction – NEMA
One million people were displaced in 2016 compared to 2.4 million in 2012 flood.
Senate approves Buhari’s 2016 budget amendment, but adds N33 billion
Despite acknowlegding the request as illegal, the Senate said an approval underscored its relationship with the Executive.
2016 U.S. election to cost $6.6 billion
“Campaign donations (to candidates) are limited for individuals at $5,400 in a typical election cycle
Top 10 celebrity fights in Nigerian Music Industry in 2016
For some celebrities, the best way to remain relevant goes beyond dropping hit songs or granting media interviews.
2016 Winner of $100,000 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature announced
The winner emerged from 173 entries.
3 scientists share 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics
The prize was awarded for discoveries about strange forms of matter.
NLNG’S $100,000 Nigerian Literature Prize 2016 – Who Picks the Bounty Out of 3 Shortlisted Authors?
“Celebrating literary excellence for the twelfth year running, the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature has, since 2004, rewarded eminent Nigerian ...
Nigerian govt record shows no effort to rescue Chibok girls in 2016 – BringBackOurGirls
The group on Friday marked 900 days since nearly 300 school girls were abducted in Chibok.
Nigeria spends N73 billion on federal roads in 2016 – Fashola
The minister said state controllers would be held responsible for bad roads.
Nigeria’s economy to contract by 4.1% in 2016 — IMF
The International Monetary Fund has reduced its global economic growth.
AUN starts law studies in August 2016
AUN says it will produce a new generation of lawyers that will do the right thing.
Oyo State wins 2016 Copa Coca-Cola as JJ Okocha makes unusual appearance on pitch
This year’s tournament featured a total of 3000 schools and 60,000 players from across 32 states of the federation.
PREMIUM TIMES’ journalist, 24 others for 2016 Farafina Trust Creative Writing Workshop
The workshop is organized by the multi-award winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie's Farafina Trust.
Three Nigerians, seven other Africans nominated for Africa Innovation Prize 2016
African ingenuity this year showcases breakthroughs in malaria and other public health burdens, smart solutions for farmers and dynamic power ...
