FEC’s New Leather Policy to Harness Nigeria’s Leather Resources
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a national leather and leather products policy to harness the country’s leather resources.
The approval was granted during FEC’s October 31st meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House Villa, Abuja.
Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu who briefed State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting, said the policy would revolutionize the country’s leather industry and create employment.Continue reading
African Female Leaders You Should Know : Sahle-Work Zewde
Ethiopia’s parliament has named Sahle-Work Zewde as the country’s first woman president.
In a unanimous vote on Thursday during the second Special Joint Session of Ethiopia’s two houses of parliament – the House of Peoples’ Representatives and the House of the Federation – lawmakers picked the career diplomat for the largely ceremonial role.Continue reading
Tourism The Beauty Of Africa : Why Zimbabwe’s Hwange Should Be Your Next Safari Destination
In remote Zimbabwe where elephants roam and zebras graze, Hwange National Park is becoming one of the most favored places to go on safari. It’s adjacent to Victoria falls, making it a must to explore and Continue reading
Did You Know That Africa Has Over 1500 Languages?
If you love to read as much as I do, you most definitely have come across interesting facts about the beautiful continent of Africa that left you awed and amazed at the amount of beauty that the continent beholds. One of such facts I recently came across is the total number of Languages spoken in Africa.Continue reading
The Cost Of Shipping To Nigeria Is One Reason To Buy Made In Nigeria
Shipping goods to Nigeria by sea from the United States can leave a big hole in your pocket.
Analysis on overseas cargo and freight costs by MoverDB, an online resource for international shipping, shows that the cost of shippingContinue reading
Rwanda Bans Importation Of Second-Hand Clothes
Rwanda is a country in Central and East Africa and one of the smallest countries on the African mainland. It is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rwanda is in the African Great Lakes region and is highly elevated.Continue reading
African Platter Map: Waakye (A Ghanaian Delight)
Waakye actually pronounced “Wachay” is a very popular Ghanaian street food. Rumor has it that this meal originated from the northern past of the “Gold Coast”. Usually made with rice, black eyed beans and sorghum mill stalks. I can vividly remember my days in Accra, Ghana and how waakye was my go-to-food; It was somewhere between 6 to 10 Ghana Cedis for a decent pack of this delicacy.
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Beaded Jewelry Always A Fashion Statement Piece
In Nigeria, the rhythmic sync of the drums, the passion in the dance, alluring display of the native dishes, matching attires and yes of course beaded Jewelry!!! A traditional wedding is never complete without these, and it also cuts across most countries in Africa.Continue reading
African Print And The Work-Place Fashion Wahala
African print materials are quite distinct and beautiful in its sense. And why we Africans seem to be so in love with it the formal corporate wears than the creators is quite interesting.
I have always wondered who invented the corporate dressing rule to offices. And the need to compulsorily put on a jacket and tie even when under the hot sun all in the name of being corporately dressed.
Oh my!
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