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Destiny Kids are here again but this time not to talk about the word of God, but how they have grown over the years!!!
Just like yesterday, kids prodigy Destiny Kids are now grown ups...

"Destined Kids" is a group of six siblings who sing Gospel music and they are : Favour, Rejoice, Joshua, Best, Caleb and Wonderful.

With Rejoice Iwueze as the lead vocalist and their father Deacon Stephen Iwueze, as the composer of all the songs of their songs,
every single was a Hit back then...

www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/thegreatstephens-checkout-what-kids.html?m=1

The Senator was spotted at an all-white party somewhere in the US, Atlanta to be precise...

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/boss-dino-melaye-shows-off-his.html

Africa is a huge continent with a population of more than 1.1 billion. The continent’s population is set to double by 2050. More than 60 percent of urbanized Africans live in slums. They do not have adequate access to safe water, sanitation and other infrastructure. Their houses are of poor quality and are not secure. Kenya has one of the biggest slums in the world.
Here are the 20 worst slums in Africa.

20) Ezbet el-Haggana (Egypt)
Located in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, Ezbet el-Haggana has a population of more than one million.

19) Alexandra, Gauteng (South Africa)
Popularly known as Alex, Alexandra is a township. It is part of the city of Johannesburg. Alex is one of the poorest urban areas in South Africa. It has more than 20,000 informal dwellings or shacks.

18) Nima Slum (Ghana)
Nima is a residential town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is the largest slum in Accra. People living in this slum find it really hard to get clean drinking water. Many people in Nima live with poor sanitation facilities.

17) Kennedy Road, Durban (South Africa)
This shack settlement is located in the suburb of Clare Estate in Durban. It houses around 7,000 people. It has poor infrastructure.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/the-20-worst-slums-in-africa.html

A secondary school pupil, Oluwatobi Ed Adetula, will represent Nigeria at the 2016 Certiport Microsoft Competition in Florida, United States to demonstrate his mastery of Microsoft Office products.

Adetula, a student of Woodland Hills High School, Lagos, will compete at the 14th edition of the global competition with participants from other countries after he emerged tops at the final of the Nigerian National Edition of the Microsoft Office Specialist Competition that saw the participation of 200 students from different secondary schools across the country.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/new-horizons-sponsors-nigerian-to.html

There are too many marriages ending up in divorce these days, investigations show that infidelity is one major cause of marriage dissolution in Nigeria.
There are so many cases of divorce these days, and most stem from cheating by spouses.

It is really not an easy task getting to know that your spouse will cheat on you, however, there are signs which one could look out for.
Below are certain traits which a man could watch-out for in his wife, it has been tested that if a lady posses some of these 7 traits, then there is a great chance that she will cheat on her husband.

7. She disobeys the law of attraction (Keeps too many male friends)
Many affairs begin as close friendship with members of the opposite sex. Hence, it becomes a problem if she keeps too many males as friends. They may seem harmless initially, but with times spent emotions will grow and an affair will kick off.
It is no secret that the closer the woman is to her platonic male friend, the more likely it is that he will eventually end up becoming her lover.

6. Bad company

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/7-classes-of-women-who-will-cheat-on.html

Lagos will ring loud at this year’s edition of the Toronto International Film Festival as the organisers are spreading a wide carpet for the city and its acolytes.

In this wise, the TIFF has selected eight films from the state, a feat that has excited stakeholders and the Lagos State Government as the festival is also having a special focus on the country’s most commercial city on its (festival’s) City to Cityproject.

Accordingly, the government has congratulated the directors of the selected films for screening at the fiesta holding between September 8 and 18.

In a press statement signed on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the TIFF will be celebrating the talents and creativity that abound in Lagos with the unprecedented selection of the eight new films by Lagos-based filmmakers.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/lagos-leads-10-films-to-toronto-festival.html

Technology, no doubt, is the driving force behind every industrialized nation of the world. Countries with good technological infrastructure are generally progressive and export driven. Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is a hotbed for thriving technology companies, thanks to the rising profile of the country’s middle class, which is the largest in Africa. Currently, these are the Top 10 tech companies making the rounds in Nigeria.

1. MTN Nigeria
MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN group, a South African domiciled multinational company whose subsidiaries cuts across the length and breadth of Africa. MTN Nigeria commenced operations in 2001 after securing its GSM license from the NCC. Their primary services include the provision of GSM, data, international roaming and mobile phone retail services. The major advantage going for MTN is its extended network coverage, which is the best amongst the telecoms operators in the country. MTN Nigeria is headquartered at Golden plaza Ikoyi, Lagos and its website is
www.mtnonline.com .

2. Globalcom Nigeria
Globalcom Limited is a Nigerian owned telecommunication company, in fact, one of the pioneering telecommunication companies in Nigeria. Glo Nigeria ltd, whose primary services involve the provision of data and telephony services is headquartered in Lagos Nigeria and has operations in Ghana, Togo and Cote d'Ivoire. GLO one submarine cable provides ultrafast internet connections to Nigeria as well as West Africa. To learn more about GLO Nigeria, visit
www.gloworld.com/ng .

3. Etisalat Nigeria
Etisalat is a multinational company domiciled in the UAE but with operations spread across the middle-east and Africa. Its Nigerian operations commenced in 2008 and its major operations involve the provision of GSM, data, and international roaming services to its customers. Its Nigerian head office is situated at Eti Osa, Lagos. Its major strength is in its vast array of internet broadband services. You can learn more about them by visiting
www.etisalat.com.ng .

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/04/top-10-tech-companies-in-nigeria.html

“Mamaput” a word used by most locals in Lagos city in reference to small scale restaurants or roadside kiosks that offer food, has since been polarized around the state and country. Visitors, as well as locals on the prowl for budget meals, are huge patrons of these food vending stations, as not only do they offer affordable meals, they also are the best place to have an authentic taste of the city’s indigenous cuisines.

Like it is with proper restaurants, visitors to any Mamaput need to behave in certain ways and follow certain rules in order to get the best service. A number of first-time visitors who try out Mamaputs, complain of the service and so, to aid first-time visitors to the city, Jumia Travel offers a few insider tips to getting great Mamaput service.

Be clear about what you want.
Most Mamaputs do not present the visitors with menu upon arrival. Usually, an attendant approaches you and gives you a verbal list of what they have to offer and you make a choice which they serve you. It is important that you clearly state what you want, that way there is no mix-up or misunderstanding in future. Asking the attendant’s opinion between two choices is perfectly acceptable, but if you can, ask for everything you need at once.

Be polite
Even though the Mamaput is not a proper restaurant and standards are not as high, it is important that you remain polite all through the time you spend in it. Remember to say please and thank you and also on, acknowledge when your server is speaking to you. Ensure you refer to your server by the name they use to introduce themselves and do not whistle or snap at them.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/how-to-get-best-from-mamaput-in-lagos.html

– The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has approved 4 of 5 oil wells discovered in Lagos
– FG says the state 5th oil well could not be approved for Lagos because it lies outside the boundaries of the state
– Governor Ambode says the findings paves a new path for the state’s economic growth
The Federal Government has said four of the five oil wells discovered in Lagos belong to the state, adding that the fifth oil well could not have belonged to the state since its location fell outside the approved distance.

The chairman, Indices and Disbursement Committee, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed, on Wednesday, August 17 explained that the disproved oil well fell beyond 200 metres isobaths and could not have legitimately belonged to Lagos state.

Mohammed spoke at the Lagos Governor’s office, Lagos House, Ikeja, during the visit of a delegation of the committee, adding that the delegation was in the state for the purpose of verifying crude oil and gas production from the recently discovered Aje oil wells.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/fg-finds-new-oil-wells-in-lagos.html

this is not about popularity but about how much dey make

On the surface, it would appear that Calvin Harris has had a rough year. He got into a car accident, parted ways with superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift and saw a $3 million dip in annual income. But it would take much more to knock Harris from his throne: he still pulled in $63 million, making him the highest-paid DJ in the world.

For the fourth consecutive year, Harris is the earnings champ of EDM, a genre defined by a swirl of synthesizers, towering vocals and psychedelic light shows. The Scottish DJ, who gets paid more than $400,000 per Vegas gig, has long had his eye on the top spot. “I want to be the number one songwriter-producer guy of all time,” he told FORBES several years ago.

Next up on the list are two other Europeans. Dutch-born Tiësto earned $38 million, playing more than 100 gigs in the past 12 months on top of an estimated seven-figure deal with 7-UP. French DJ David Guetta scored the theme song for the Euro 2016 soccer tournament–and $28 million on the year, thanks mostly to his steady gig at Wynn’s Vegas properties.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/world-highest-paid-djs-electronic-cash.html

Dates are considered to be one of the most healthy foods on earth; this delicious fruit gotten from tropical oasis contains concentrated amounts of vitamins, minerals, and fibers.
The botanical name of this fruit is Phoenix dactylifera ; they are chewy, oddly wrinkled and deliciously flavored fruits that have numerous health benefits. Dates are considered to be drupes because they have a single pit or stone at the center.
The fruit is oval or cylindrical in shape with colour ranging from golden yellow to deep brown. This fruit has different varieties; thus the taste, colour and quality may differ. There are many health benefits that could be derived from eating dates. The soft simple sugar filled flesh contains fructose and dextrose which amounts to over two hundred calories.
They are fruits that supply the body with energy as a result of these qualities. In addition to this, they are easily digestible. Muslims often use this fruit in breaking their fasts during Ramadan because they revitalize the body immediately.
Dates contain tannins which contain anti-inflammatory and anti-infective properties. They also contain vitamin A which helps improve vision. Fruits that are rich in vitamin A help maintain healthy skin and prevent lung and oral cavity cancers.

Find below some of the health benefits of eating dates:

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/amazing-health-benefits-of-dates.html

You’re in a relationship and you’re thinking you’ve finally found the one until one day he comes up with an excuse to break up with you. You never saw it coming and want to know why. Then he gives you one lame excuse, probably because he’s trying to not to make you feel worse than you already do.

Breaking up with someone is definitely not the easiest thing in the world and that may be the reason why people come up with all sorts of unbelievable excuses.
Some Nigerian men will just be straight forward, tell you the way it is, no white lies or beating around the bush. They don’t care whether you’re hurt or not.
Some others will resort to a white lie which they believe is the fairest way to break up with you, maybe to avoid hurting you or because they don’t have the courage to tell you the truth.
Here are some excuses Nigerian men give for breaking up with their partners.

1. I’m not ready for a serious relationship .
He just would rather be single than be with you.

2. I’m afraid of commitment.
Just tell her you’re afraid of being tied to her for life.

3. Things are going too fast, I think we need to slow down .
This is him saying things are getting way too serious and he’s not ready to be serious.

4. I can’t be with someone who doesn’t know how to cook .
It wasn’t a big deal when she was at your place every day sleeping with you.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/17-ridiculous-excuses-nigerian-men-give.html

The English Premier League will be the first league in Europe to begin the 2016/2017 season as matches will be played over the weekend across England.
However, there are also engagements in Spain for the Super Cup trophy as well as the quarter final matches in the football event at the ongoing Rio 2016 Olympics in Brazil.

Here are the top five matches to watch for the weekend

1. Hull City vs Leicester City: The Foxes will begin their title defence in the new Premier League season as they are guests to newly promoted Hull City at the Molineux.
Ahmed Musa celebrates a goal for Leicester City
With the exit of N’Golo Kante to Chelsea, Leicester are battling with to keep Riyad Mahrez at the King Power Stadium but with Ahmed Musa, Jamie Vardy and Okazaky in attack they are still a formidable side.

2. Liverpool vs Arsenal: Jurgen Klopp and Arsene Wenger renew their rivalry in the biggest match in England this weekend as The Reds with a bolstered squad take-on the last season’s runners-up.
Sanchez in the thick of action against Liverpool
Wenger has not made a big summer signing yet but with Sanchez and Ozil in the starting XI, the Gunners are equal to the task to compete against the Anfield giants.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/5-matches-you-must-not-miss-this-weekend.html

– D’Tigers lost 96-87 to Spain
– The team played brilliantly and were just two points behind by the end of the second quarter
– Nigerian captain Chamberlain Oguchi put up a five-star show during the game
The Spanish national basketball team edged their Nigerian counterparts D’Tigers 96-87 for their first win at the ongoing 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
The European side who are equally the world number two team started the game on a very formidable note, preventing D’Tigers to shoot as they won the first quarter 25-11.
D’Tigers raised their game and their efforts paid off as they were just two points behind as at the end of the second quarter; Nigeria 41 – Spain 43
The Nigerian side started the third quarter with a high level of confidence, dunking several rebounds but the Oguchi the side lost their lead- Nigeria 77-81 Spain.
The Nigerian captain Oguchi continued his fine form completing the game with 24 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, finishing 7 of his attempted 12 tree-point shots.
D’Tigers will who are already out of the competition having lost to Italy and Lithuania will now play Croatia in their fourth game of the tournament on Sunday, August 14 at 2:30am, before playing Brazil on Monday, August 15, at 6:15pm.


www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/rio-olympics-basketball-spain-defeat.html?m=1

One of the beautiful things about the music industry is the stifling competition. The artistes themselves might not exactly agree with my position, but the committed and passionate ones among them don’t see competition as threatening. Instead they welcome it – seeing it simply as a challenge to up the ante and outdo their contemporaries artistically.

As an on-air personality, I get all manner and genres of music sent to me via various social media platforms. While some are downright appalling and constitute a total waste of my time and data, some of the music I discover actually give me reason to smile and believe that the best is still yet to be seen as regards Nigerian music.

Out of my insatiable thirst for music – especially Nigerian music – I had a
eureka moment recently which led me to putting together this list of very talented and promising Nigerian male vocalists who if properly managed and pushed will definitely give Banky W, Timi Dakolo, Darey Art Alade and other Nigerian male singers a good run for their money.
In no particular order, here they are.

T’JAN – ADUKE
The first time I heard T’jan sing was on a radio station. I was in a moving vehicle when I heard one of his first singles, Ire. T’jan has one of those voices that just make you stop whatever you’re doing to just listen to his sonorous voice.
As is the norm with many young Nigerian acts, he tried doing a party track which didn’t exactly give him the response he would have wanted. His latest single, Aduke , is one song that reminded me that T’jan is still a budding force to be reckoned with. From his delivery, to his lyricism, to the sheer beauty in his vocals. To top it all off, he had the musical genius, Cobhams Asuquo, collaborate with him on the R’n’B jam… pure bliss!.
I hope the folks at Right Entertainment/Achievas Music give him the push his music so direly needs because T’jan is certainly a musical dynamite.

MUNO – NEVER REGRET
I think the whole P-Square break-up/family drama was not just uncalled for, but very childish to say the least. The things our ego puts us up to sha … anyway, in all of this madness, I am grateful that this guy was given the platform to not just be heard, but to also grow.
I am talking of none other than Muno, who is signed to Rudeboy Records, owned by one half of the dancing twins, P-Square, Paul Okoye.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Muno some years back while he was still with some crew that had over five or six guys. Shy and reserved, his talent was something that always gave him away. Seeing him signed to a label of Rudeboy Records’ calibre, seeing his videos on the popular music channels, watching him do radio tours, and hearing his music get the airplay it so deserves fills me with so much joy. Dear Paul Okoye, if this boy no do well, na you I go hold o… lol

JEFF – NEVER LET YOU GO
I’m not exactly a fan of music reality shows and all the talent shows which just use desperate talented young people to make their brands look good in the public eye. To make matters worse, they don’t fulfill their promises to the winners of the competitions and drop them like hot material as soon as the competition is over.
Well thankfully, Jeff is one of the discoveries of a music reality show – matter of fact, he actually won the musical competition he entered.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/5-young-nigerian-male-singers-you-must.html

Prospective admission seekers into Nigerian universities are at a loss over the procedure for gaining admission into the universities following the abolition of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Many students had prepared for the UTME prior to the hard stance of the Education Minister, Mallam Adamau Adamu, who insisted that the universities screening exams should be abolished and remained banned .
Banning Post UTME in Universities
In a combined policy meeting on admissions to universities, polytechnics and other higher institutions in Nigeria, Adamu said since the federal government and the Nigerian public have confidence in the examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, there was no need for other examinations to be conducted by universities after the JAMB exams.

According to him, “As far as I am concerned, the nation has confidence in what JAMB is doing, the universities should not be holding another examination and if the universities have any complaints against JAMB, let them bring it and then we address it. But if JAMB is qualified enough to conduct tests and they have conducted test, then there will be no need to conduct another test for students to gain admission.
Malam Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/2016-why-admission-crisis-may-rock.html

Kaspersky, an anti-virus software developing company , has launched an Anti-Ransom software offering complementary security to corporate users from ransomware and protect windows- based end points.

This is contained in a statement by the company issued on Thursday in Abuja.

According to the statement, malicious programmes such as ransomware, that infect computers and encrypt critical corporate data, present a serious problem, especially for small businesses.

“Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool for Business provides complementary security to those companies that do not have advanced Kaspersky Lab security solutions against ransomware, and in particular, its most dangerous form – Cryptomalware.

“This product is a fast, lightweight solution, able to solve one of the greatest security pain points that leads to financial losses for Small and Medium Businesses(SMBs),” the company said.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/kaspersky-offers-free-anti-crime.html

Vice president Yemi Osinbajo admits that the economy has been on a massive downturn but says that the government has concluded its recovery agenda
– He blames vandalizations in the Niger Delta for contributing to Nigeria’s economic woes
– Osinbajo says the government will release N100billion in few days to help boost the economy too
Osinbajo
Vice president Yemi Osinbajo speaking at the LCCI seminar on Thursday, August 11
Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo has revealed the economic agenda of the government in the bid to stabilize the tottering economy even as the harsh conditions bite harder.

Speaking at the 2016 presidential policy dialogue session which was organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Lagos on Thursday, Osinbajo said the government will release N100billion in the next few days to increase money in circulation.
http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/osinbajo-unveils-fg-plans-to-jumpstart.html

A new militant group, Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate, which threatened to blow up oil installations in the upland of the Niger Delta region, on Wednesday, made good its threat.

The group reportedly blew up a major trunk line operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company in Isoko, which feeds Eriemu Manifold.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/breaking-new-militant-group-blows-up.html

The Olympics have gotten the reputation of being quite a sexed up affair, and the Rio Olympics are looking to be no exception.

Pictures have been circulating on social media of Eric. Eric's job is to walk around the Olympics with a big sack of condoms -handing them out to athletes.
The International Olympic Committee for Rio 2016 has provided more than 450,000 condoms for the two-week games. That's a lot more than any other Olympics.

This works out at 42 per athlete or nearly three a day across the games. Rodger Sherman — the reporter who revealed the tireless work of this young patriot — said Eric was unable to give an interview because he had to “deliver more condoms.”

www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/lol-this-guy-only-job-in-rio-olympics.html?m=1

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Chierika Ukogu made history as the first Nigerian athlete to compete for the Rowing event at the Olympic games.
The American born Nigerian professional rower has gone further to make Nigeria proud by qualifying for the semi finals at this year’s games in Rio.
Which is why CertifiedNaija has brought to you 5 things you need to know about the impressive lady:

She was born in USA
The professional rower was born in Pennsylvania, USA after her parents migrated from Nigeria. She was born on October 2, 1992 making her 23 years of age.

She is a graduate of Stanford University
Chierika Ukogu’s alma mater is Stanford University, USA where she studied pre-med and rowed for Stanford’s women’s crew team till her graduation in 2014.

She plans to continue school after the Olympics
Chierika put her dreams of going to medical school on hold. However, she plans to continue her studies in medicine as Ukogu is scheduled to fly back to USA just two days after racing. She is to begin medical school at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City.

She single-handedly created Nigeria's RowingTeam
Due to a lack of infrastructure, Chierika not only had to be selected for the team for Rio 2016 but also had to fund herself. She started a gofundme campaign in 2015 and successfully raised over $12, 000 to get herself equipped and transported to Rio, Brazil.

Her Nickname is Coco
She is fondly known to many by the nickname Coco by teammates, family and friends.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/5-things-to-know-about-chierika-ukogu.html

These airports are playing an eminent role in economic development of the African continent. It fosters economic activity by connecting cities across the globe. Some of these airports cost a lot to construct.
Here is a brief overview of the top 10 most expensive airports in Africa.

10) Maya-Maya Airport – $160 Million (Rep. Congo)
Located in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, this airport is hub for Equatorial Congo Airlines. A 3,300 meter long runway and a new terminal with air-bridges were opened in Maya-Maya Airport in 2010.

9) Bamako–Sénou International Airport – $181 Million (Mali)
Located 15 km south of downtown Bamako, the Bamako-Senou International Airport is the main airport of Mali. It was opened to traffic in 1974. It was upgraded recently (2007-2012) in a $181 million project funded by United States foreign aid agency, Millennium Challenge Corporation.

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – $130 Million (Ethiopia)
Expansion activities are going on in this airport. Work is in progress in the terminal, cargo and hanger areas. The runway is under expansion. Hotel construction is also in progress. Construction cost will increase after completion of the current project.

7) Cape Town International Airport (Central Terminal) –$138 MillionOpened in 1954
The Cape Town International Airport was extensively expanded and renovated in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Apart from this expansion project, it has been proposed that a second runway for large aircraft be constructed.

6) Hurghada International Airport – $155 Million (Egypt)
This international airport is located in Hurghada, Egypt.Currently this airport is served by one terminal. Construction of a new terminal complex at a cost of$335 million has started. The project was inaugurated by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on December 17 2014. After its completion, the airport will be able to handle 13 million visitors annually.

5) Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport –$306 Million (Mauritius)
A new passenger terminal was inaugurated in the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport on August 30 2013. This airport is the primary international airport in Mauritius, located southeast of the capital city of Port Louis. It became fully operational in September 2013. The structure of the new terminal resembles that of a traveler’s palm, a tropical plant that grows in the region.

4) Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (Terminal 3) –$350 MillionFormerly Ophira International Airport
This airport is located in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. On May 23 2007, thesecond terminal of the Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport was inaugurated with a capacity for 5 million passengers per year. In 2008, the Egyptian Airports Holding Company announced plans to build a third newterminal at the airport. The intention was to double the capacity. The project’s primary costs were estimated at $350 million.

3) Enfidha – Hammamet International Airport – $520 Million (Tunisia)
This public airport is owned by Tunisian Airport Authority and is located in Enfidha, Tunisia. Its construction began in 2007. The airport was opened to the public on December 1 2009.

2) King Shaka International Airport – $900 Million (S. Africa)
Located in La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, King Shaka International Airport serves Durban, South Africa. In 2013, Skytrax announced that King Shaka InternationalAirport was the best airport (under 5 million passenger category) in the world. It is the hub for SA Express.

1) O. R. Tambo International Airport – $1.5 Billion (S. Africa)
The O. R. Tambo International Airport is located in Gauteng, South Africa. Major new developments took place at this airport in preparation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The international terminal was expanded. An additional multi-storey parkade was built in January2010, at a cost of R470 million opposite the central terminal building.



http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/top-10-most-expensive-airports-in-africa.html

Mavins act, Reekado Bank , is set to take over the Nigerian music scene with his new album.
Hip TV , caught up with the Headies ‘ Next Rated Artiste ‘ who is set to drop his debut album this August, which he labelled as ‘the best album to be released in the last 10 years,’ for a quick chat

When asked about his new project and what should be expected, Reeky, as he is fondly called, replied:
Expect some crazy packages, some mad jams cos I’m taking it to the next level definitely…. i t’s going to be the best album you’ll hear this year, or probably the last ten years, or in the next ten years.

http://www.certifiednaija.com/2016/08/my-album-will-be-future-of-nigerian.html

Even though skyscrapers are sparser in Africa than in Europe, a significant number of African cities possess distinguishable skylines. These huge buildings are marvels of engineering.
Here are the top 10 tallest buildings in Africa.

10) 88 on Field, Durban – 147 m (482 ft)
88 on Field was opened in 1985 and has 26 floors. It is located in Durban, South Africa. The building has six elevators up to 21st floor and two glass shuttle elevators for floors 21-24.

9) MetLife Center, Cape Town – 150 m (490 ft)
This 28-story modernist skyscraper is located close to the Cape Town International Convention Center in the City Bowl area of Cape Town, South Africa. The spired antenna on the building’s roof is 22 meters tall.

South African Reserve Bank Building 150 m (490 ft)
The South African Reserve Bank building was opened in 1988. It is located in Pretoria in South Africa. This tall building has 38 floors. The tower block, basement and cantilever-supported auditorium used 80,000 cubic meters of concrete.

7) Pearl Dawn, Durban – 152 m (499 ft)
Pearl Dawn is located in Durban, South Africa. It was open in 2010 and has 31 floors. This is a residential building, with a futurist architectural style. The façade color is dark blue.

6) Marble Towers, Johannesburg – 152 m (499 ft)
The Marble Towers is located in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa. This 32-story skyscraper was built in 1973. It has 8-story parking garage attached to it.

5) PSPF Commercial Towers, Dar es Salaam – 152.7 m (501 ft)
The PSPF Twin Towers (Tower A and B) is located in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and has 35 floors. It has a postmodern architectural style. The construction began on 2011 and was completed on 2014. The building has offices, retail stores and parking garage.

4) NECOM House, Lagos – 160 m (520 ft)
This 32-story building is located in Lagos, Nigeria. This skyscraper was completed in 1979. It houses the headquarters of NITEL. It was formerly known as NITEL Tower. The communication spire at the top of the tower serves as a lighthouse beacon for Lagos Harbor. It is the tallest building in Nigeria.

3) Ponte City Apartments, Johannesburg – 173 m (568 ft)
Ponte City Apartments is located in the Hillbrow neighborhood of Johannesburg, South Africa. This 54-story building was built in 1975. It is the tallest residential skyscraper in Africa. The building has a cylindrical shape and has an open center. The sign on top of the building is the largest sign in the Southern hemisphere.

2) Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca – 210 m (690 ft)
The Hassan II Mosque or Grande Mosquée Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco make the list thanks to its minaret. The minaret height is at 210 metres (690 ft). It is the tallest religious structure and the 7th largest in the world. The construction cost an estimated $400 – $700 million.

1) Carlton Center, Johannesburg – 223 m (732 ft)
Located in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Carlton Center is the tallest building in Africa. This skyscraper was completed in 1973 and has 50 floors. It has been the tallest building in Africa for 41 years. The building was designed by the American architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. It houses offices and shops.


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