50 great things about Nigeria

Nigeria has had its challenges and still having them because there will always be challenges; but here are some 50 great things about Nigeria to remind us that we have made good names out there and also some people who have dared to believe that they can make something out of our country. While we strive for more, we would relish what we have been able to make a make with these.

1)

Ngozi-okonji Iweala:  a globally renowned Nigerian economist best known for her two terms as Finance minister (her current position) and for her work at the World Bank, including several years as one of its Managing Directors. 

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Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi: Central bank Governor from 2009-till date; he has become one of the most influential men in Nigeria, while rescuing many banks in Nigeria at the brink of collapse.

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Chinua Achebe: Known to have written one of the greatest books of all times and for his contribution to Africa and his country through literature and being known all over the world. The man who will always be proud of his origins; even in his ever-continued fight injustice and corruption through his pen.

4) Chimamanda Adichie: Contemporary writer of Nigeria today, known for winning the Orange-prize award. You will always think of her name when you think of Nigeria writers today.

5) Wole Soyinka: The Nobel laureate, best known for all his beautiful plays and drama, and a political activist even today.

6)Globacomm : It might not be from Nigeria to the rest of the world but it’s by a Nigerian, globacom telecommunication one of the few companies owned by Nigerian that tell other Nigerians that it’s possible to do it even if you are a Nigerian.

7) Alhaji Aliko Dangote, MFR, and GCON: The richest man in African, The owner of Dangote group which haas interest in commodities with operations in homeland and several other countries in Africa. Having created Jobs for thousands of Nigerians and scholarships with research centers, he cannot be overlooked.

8) Tu-face Idibia- known in music world for the first African to win the first music awards, good song writer. And also the best Nigerian musician very few will disagree.

9) Agbani Derego: the First African to win the Miss World beauty pageant.

10) Super Eagles: There is not a match that they have to play that you don’t want to sit down and watch, not just because they are your country men but because they are good. This year and before this year they have continually done everything to always bring the cup to their country. A big kudooos to them!

11) Kennis Music: Popular music productions. 

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13) Pastor Chris Oyakhilome- We all appreciate and love his teaching and insight on the word of God. Having established numerous arms used in liberating people. His ministry continue to span across the world. You would agree even if you are not his fan.

14) Genevieve Nnaji-The beautiful face that never fades the screen. Once the highest paid actress and still one of the best of all time

15)Omotala-Jalade kehinde: she has appeared in an astounding 300 films, selling millions of video copies. After receiving numerous high-profile awards, launching a music career, and amassing an enviable fan base, the press has revered the Screen Nation ‘Best Actress’ as The African Magic. She is the first African celebrity to receive over 1 million likes on her Facebook page.
 

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Silver bird group- We would always love the cinema effect no matter how technologically advanced our screens at home might get. MBGN, silver bird TV are all delights to many people.

17) First bank-The bank traces back to 1894 as the bank of British West Africa. They have assets of approximately $21.3 billion. They have the largest customer base in Nigeria, and were recently rated among the Top 500 global banks.

18) Naira land: Meet with people from different works of life, in different categories; chat and discuss any category of talk all naija. It is a good base for advertisements.

19) Tara Fela- Durutoye(House of Tara): A makeup artist, A pioneer in the bridal-make up profession. She launched the first make up directory in 1999, set up international standard make up studio and established the first make up school. In 2007 she was awarded African SMME award and entrepreneur award in South Africa.

20) Globacomm- Globacomm operates in four countries in West Africa. The company has employed more than 2,500 people worldwide, from Nigeria to the rest of the world.

21) 2face Idibia: he has received numerous awards across the globe and has consistently being on top charts with all his songs. We just love him, because you always want to nod your head to at least some of his lyrics.
 

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Calabar carnival festival: Now tagged Africa’s biggest street party. Bringing people together like we have never seen, it’s always the talk of the town and its getting better every day. You always want to at least get a sneak peak of it.

23) Obudu cattle ranch: It is now also a destination to be as with international standards. Last year the tourist center saw a great influx of tourist from many parts of the world.

24)Folake Folarin-coker: revolutionizing the world of fashion and creating a major contour line- Tiffany Amber. In 2008 she showcased in the Mercedes Benz fashion week and was even called to show case for a second time.

25) Franklin Edward: One of the best and most popular gospel artist in the country, having won many awards.

26) AY- Ay show is arguably the best comedy show on Nigerian TV. He is innovative and we know he is bound to come up with so much more as long as comedy is concerned. 

27) Onitsha market- Known as the largest outdoor market in West Africa. Where you can get anything you want, or even created.

28) Lagos: The largest city in Africa, largest city in the world after shanghai and second fastest-growing in Africa. Meshed with good road network and complimented with its diversity, stories and hubs. 

29) Federal Government colleges- The unity colleges spread across Nigeria continue to give produce a brilliant fraction of students in the country. Irrespective of its hiccups, they still provide one of the best secondary school learning activities for many Nigerian children. 

30) Mr. Biggs: One of the first fast food chains opened in Nigerian. It has over close to locations across the country. Known for its spicy meat pie and grilled chicken.

31) Arise: Arise TV, magazine and fashion show- It is definitively, stylish and international. They bring African fashion to the tables of the world just as it should be. 

32) Benin City National museum: One of the most popular museums in Nigeria and have managed to stand out amongst the few. Known for its terracottas and historical Benin art crafts.

33) Kanu Nwankwo: Kanu has won a UEFA champions league medal, a UEFA cup medal, three FA cup Winners Medals and two African player of the year awards amongst others. He is also one of few players to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal.^[5] He made the third-most substitute appearances in Premier League history, appearing from the bench 118 times.
 

34) Moments with mo: The first syndicated talk-show in the daily talk-show on African regional television. Over 200 episodes have been recorded, with different important guests.

35) Eko hotels: One of the most prestigious hotels in Nigeria.

36) The Genesis group: Fast growing and scintillating, providing cinemas and Fast food chain at its best. Coming fast with all the sophistication we need in Nigeria. 

37) Chukwurah Emeagwali: Emeagwali won the 1989 Gordon Bell Prize, computation's Nobel Prize, for inventing a formula that lets computers perform their fastest computations, work that led to the reinvention of supercomputers. He has been extolled by Bill Clinton as "one of the great minds of the Information Age," described by CNN as "A Father of the Internet," and is the world's most searched-for scientist on the Internet.

38)Fela kuti: Multi-instrumentalist, political activist and know for inventing the afro-beat genre of music.

39) Eleganza – Manufactures of Jewelleries, buttons, coolers, fans, cosmetics, and ballpoint pens and even more.

40) Guardian newspapers: It is an independent newspaper established by Alex Ibru and Macbeth Stanley. It has a National outlook in terms of reach and content and has been long lasting. 

41) A.C Okafor Chicason group: Makers of life groundnut oil, A-z petroleum, Cason trav

42) Oando Oil and Gas Company: Oando is Nigeria’s largest non-governmental owned company in the energy industry. It is the first Nigerian company to achieve a dual listing on both the Nigerian and Johannesburg stock exchange and Nigeria’s largest company with a market capitalization of 1 billion.

43) Omatek computers: the first company to locally assemble computer parts, providing world class touch and proudly African.

44) Coscharis group: Having 26 branches nationwide, they are rapidly developing into the best auto- sale and auto-servicing company. 

45) United African company of Nigeria: Its areas of operation includes; manufacturing, servicing, real estate, Agriculture, logistics and ware housing. They have contributed significantly to the Nigerian economy.  

46) Nigerian Cinema: This is Africa’s largest movie industry in terms of value and number of movies produced in a year. And this is even likely to increase, irrespective of challenges.

47) Gani Fawehinmi: Nigerian author, social critic, publisher, lawyer, politician, philanthropist and senior advocate of Nigeria. He highly criticized corruption and military dictatorship. He is also inspiration too many individuals. 

48) Nigerian conservation foundation: A non-governmental foundation that works to preserve nature in Nigeria. The NCF was recognized by the UN environmental programme which added it to its Global 500 roll of honour group of individuals and organizations making important contributions to the environment.

49) Farafina books: Known to have published the award-winning book; half of the yellow sun. It has distinguished itself in the publishing world, telling the African story.