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Carrots Food and Bites: Latest Nigerian restaurant opens Friday, November, 15th 2019

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6 years ago

November 13, 2019

Joel Ajayi

The ever-bustling Wuse district, in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday 15th of November 2019 will increase its tempo of activities as the latest Nigerian continental cuisine – Carrots Food and Bites restaurant will be opens its doors to discerning gourmets in the city and environs.

Carrots Good and bites Latest restaurant with many varieties in the menu, in addition to an array of pastries, bread, cookies and other mouthwatering goodies, Carrot has come to challenge the boring routine by introducing an exceptional special irresistible swag to eating out.

The reasturant Parades an array of award-winning chefs, Carrots boasts of signature dishes, exquisite customer experience and scintillating ambience, look and feel like never before – a total experience guaranteed to blow you away!

Speaking ahead of the Friday’s opening, the executive officer of Carrots Food and Bites, Mrs. Bolutife Omazu, expressed; “Our mission at Carrot Food and Bites is simple: to take eating-out in this city to another level…combining exquisite cuisine – foods, wines, bakeries and continental dishes with a touch of class experience that is first of its kind in the city.” “Our location is carefully and unmistakably selected to give our customers the optimum satisfaction of combining bustling environment with a really serene and sublime experience that guarantees privacy.”

Carrots Food and Bites carefully and imaginatively combines good African food, pastries, and fruit juices with royalty experience for the customer and above all at a price that would not create holes in their pockets.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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1 week ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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