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5 old Nigerian traditions that are still practised today

While the forceful introduction of Western customs, language and religion could have posed a threat to the preservation of our indigenous cultures, many still survived. Here are five old Nigerian traditions that are still practised in our indigenous societies: Ancestral worship and spiritual practices ADVERTISEMENT One of the enduring traditions in Nigeria is ancestral worship, a practice that honours and communicates with ancestors through rituals, offerings, and prayers.

Award-winning novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, shares her fashion secret

Her unique sense of fashion goes a long way to further establish her as a woman of fashion. When asked, " she says, "I do all these drawings for my clothes. Really terrible drawings, But I love to do them, and he gave me the crayons so I could add a little bit of colour." Who would have thought? She always looks good and comfortable in anything she wears. It’s obvious that Adichie is comfortable and sees no contradiction between being a woman of fashion and a feminist.

CBN Slashes FX Duty Rates

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has slashed the exchange rate used to calculate import duties. The rate was slashed by 5.3%, Naija News understands. The development was posted on the official trade portal of the Nigeria Customs Service. The reduction comes after a period of relative stability in the exchange rate between the Naira and the United States dollar. Naija News reports that the rate for calculating customs duties was ₦1,544.

Chuni Goswami - Trivia, Family, Bio

Retired striker who played for Mohun Bagan his entire career, he won the Ranji Trophy title with Bengal. Before Fame He joined the Mohun Bagan Junior Team at 8 years old. Trivia He received the Best Striker of Asia Award in 1962. Family Life He had a son named Sudipta. Associated With He and fellow cricketer Chetan Chauhan were both honored with lifetime achievement awards in India. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7p63MqKysmpmnwamwwLKqZ5ufonyxsc6po55nk53Cr7WMoKasr5Gitm%2B006aj

Cute Factor: Overload! Meet Noel Fielding's Growing Family

Noel Fielding might be a master in the kitchen, but he's a master parent too! Details on his wife, Lliana, and their two adorable kids. Source: gettyJust the spot of sunshine needed today: Noel Fielding of The Great British Baking Show fame has announced that he and wife, Lliana Bird, have welcomed their second child. While Noel isn't as Instagram-savvy as Lliana, she's posted quite a few pictures of their growing family.