Nenpan Ngwan

Nenpan is a linguist, reader and writer who can spend hours thinking of the right words. She believes that with each thought comes words, and with each good word comes a great writing that can change how we see things.

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List of Best Private Universities in Lagos

The best private universities in Lagos State are located in different parts of the state and are owned by individuals, religious institutions, and organizations. These universities include Pan Atlantic University, Anchor University, Caleb University, Augustine University, and EkoUNIMED. In case you wonder how we came up with the list of these top private universities in Lagos, different categories have been...

Highest Rock in Nigeria: The Top 10 Biggest Rocks and Hills

The highest rocks and hills in Nigeria are marked by their extensive heights above the surrounding and sea level. The highest rock is Zuma Rock, which stands at 2,379 feet, while the highest hill is Shere Hills, found in Jos, Nigeria. It stands at 1,829 meters (6,001 ft), and is over two times larger than Zuma Rock. Then, the most...

List of Top Private Universities in Abuja and their Fees

There are 4 top private universities in Abuja and they include Baze University owned by Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Veritas University owned by the Catholic Church, Nile University of Nigeria, and the first Pan-African University known as the African University of Science and Technology. These private universities have different fee structures, ranging from about ₦750,000 to over ₦4 million. Most of...

List of Mojec, Longi, IBEDC Meter Codes

Electricity prepaid meters have become popular in Nigeria, and some of them include Mojec, Longi, and IBEDC. All these meters have different codes for different purposes, such as credit balance check, credit amount, meter number, emergency credit, and consumption rate. These codes are usually inserted using the Customer Interface Unit or the User Interface Unit, which communicates to your meter....

Umar M. Shareef’s Wife and Family

Maryam Shareef is the wife of Umar M. Shareef, a Nigerian music artist, Kannywood actor, and scriptwriter who has been singing for over a decade and has acted in movies regarded as some of the top Hausa movies to watch. The couple have two children - son Aliyu and daughter Hafsat.  Shareef's wit, charisma, and the entertaining presentation of roles in...

List of North Central States in Nigeria

There are six North Central States in Nigeria and they are Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau States and there is also the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) included in the zone. The region is one of the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria and they also include some of the middle belt states in the country.  The states in North...

List of Air Force Universities in Nigeria

Air Force Universities in Nigeria are the NDA Kaduna, the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno. The Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) Kaduna is Nigeria's University where Air Force graduates immediately become commissioned officers upon graduation. Other Air Force Universities in Nigeria are the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna (also known as...

10 Smallest States in Nigeria By Landmass and Population

The smallest states in Nigeria by landmass and population combined include Lagos, Anambra, Imo, Nasarawa, Abia, Bayelsa, Osun, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Ekiti, Ebonyi, and Kwara state. These top smallest states cut across the South West, South East, and South-South geopolitical zones. With this, it is evident that States within the northern region are bigger. In fact, in the top 16...

List of North West States in Nigeria

There are seven states in Nigeria's North-west geopolitical zone: Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, and Zamfara States. Most of the states in this region form what was known as the Hausa Bakwai (seven Hausa Kingdoms), except for Zamfara and Kebbi states, historically known as part of Banza Bakwai (seven outlying satellites). When Nigeria boasts of being a giant of...

List of North Eastern States in Nigeria

There are six North Eastern states in Nigeria: Adamawa, Borno, Bauchi, Taraba, Gombe, and Yobe. These states are mostly Muslims, with a minority of Christians and traditional worshipers. While many people in northeast Nigeria speak Hausa and Fulfulde in inter-ethnic settings, other major indigenous languages include Kanuri, Bura-Bapir, and Maafa. Generally, most languages found in the states fall under different...

How to Buy Data on Airtel and the Recharge Code to Use

You can buy data on Airtel by using the code *312#, the uniform network USSD code in Nigeria. You can also buy data through your bank app, bank code, Airtel recharge, data bundle webpage and Airtel App. Airtel data prices ranges from as low as 25 Naira to thousands of Naira, depending on the plan you want. The plans include...

How To Migrate To Airtel Smart Connect

One can migrate to the Airtel Smart Connect (SmartCONNECT) plan using USSD codes *311# or *121#. This migration is for those with older SIM cards, as Smart Connect is a default bonus plan for prepaid customers with new lines.  Airtel Smart Connect allows customers to enjoy 8x more at every recharge. The bonus will be divided into voice and data,...

Who Is Mariya Dangote, Aliko Dangote’s Daughter

Mariya Dangote is the last of the three daughters of Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and the founder of Dangote Groups. She is a lawyer and businesswoman born in the 1980s. She holds a key position as executive director of operations at Dangote Sugar Refinery PLC, and her net worth is estimated at $5 million. Beyond her career achievements and...

How to Check Airtime Balance on Airtel

To check your airtime balance on the Airtel network, dial *310#. You can also use SMS, My Airtel Africa App or call customer care service on 300.  It is important to keep a record of your airtime as it allows you to have an understanding of your airtime consumption. It can also help you plan how you use and when...

How to Link and Unlink NIN Number to Airtel

You can use the USSD code *996# to link NIN to your Airtel number. You can also call customer care, use the Airtel website, or download the NIMC ID App to link NIN to your Airtel number.  It is compulsory for every Airtel customer to link their numbers to their National Identification Number (NIN) in order to avoid being blocked...

Airtel Customer Care Number in Nigeria, Whatsapp, and Email

The Airtel customer care number in Nigeria is 300. It is toll-free and available 24 hours. The initial number to call Airtel was 111 before it was changed by the NCC in 2023.  In addition, Airtel Nigeria has other customer care avenues, including WhatsApp - 07010000116 and email - [email protected]. The perk of the customer service number affords customers abroad...

How to Hide Number on Airtel and Make a Caller ID Private

There are many ways to hide your number on Airtel and make calls without your caller identity being disclosed. This can be achieved through the use of Airtel USSD code #31#, through your phone settings, or by calling Airtel customer service. There are various reasons for one to want to keep their calls private. It could be in order to...

How to Check Airtel Number in Nigeria

You can check an Airtel number in Nigeria through the USSD code *121#, which is one of the easiest ways. Other methods of knowing your Airtel Number include reaching customer care representatives and through the My Airtel Africa App.  Airtel phone numbers are all unique to customers. It is important to check your phone number as it is essential personal...

Wizkid’s New Car and List of His Other Cars

Wizkid is one of the owners of the most expensive cars in Nigeria. Recently, he added a 2022 Black Badge Rolls-Royce Cullinan worth 620 million to his car garage. All together, his cars are worth over 2.5 billion Naira and also include Lamborghini Aventador, Mercedes Maybach Minivan, Lamborghini Urus, Mercedes-AMG Benz G 63, etc.  Before Wizkid's recent car, he drew attention...

How to Share Data on Airtel Nigeria

You can share data on the Airtel network with family and friends through the Airtel Smartshare process by dialing the code *312# to get started. Another way of sharing data on the Airtel network is through the Airtel mobile app to another Airtel number. Airtel network allows gifting 200MB per day. Airtel data share also known as Data Me2U or...