5 Tips for Writing a Compelling Business Proposal
Some weeks ago I received a call from a friend of mine, asking me how he should go about writing a business proposal. I giggled a bit before responding, because I felt he ought to be able to draft a proposal by himself at this stage of his business, but then it dawned on me, […]
The Colours of Christmas
Every celebration has a unique purpose and significance; like a birth, a death, a victory or the attainment of freedom. These unique purposes are often represented by certain colours. For instance, in the medieval days, a purple robe signified royalty; a white wedding gown symbolized purity and virginity. Over the years colours have been used […]
Tourism: Why Invest In It?
When you hear the word “tourism”, what’s the first thing that runs through your mind? Travels and tours I guess? But in the real sense tourism goes beyond that, so let me try and shift your perspective a little. What if you see tourism as a tool of change, a means of education, a weapon […]
HOW TO: Make Barbeque Chicken for the Holidays
The art of cooking is beautiful on its own, because it comes with a lot of precision and technique. Personally I love good food, because it brings a high level of satisfaction that is unparalleled. Meat in the world of food could fall under two descriptions; white or red meat. According to health specialists, white […]
Top 7 Gifts for Men This Christmas
Every man is different, with unique tastes and preferences. It’s that time of year again, the yuletide, a time to celebrate, a season of love and compassion, where gifts are shared amongst loved ones, friends and families. Taste and preference matter when it comes to gifts’ an engineer may prefer a new set of boots […]
7 Things to consider before starting a fish farm
Fish farming falls under the animal production sector of Agriculture, which can also be described as Aquaculture. Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organism — fishes, crustaceans, mollusks etc., in fresh, salty or brackish water. Fishes are a known source for protein, and fish farming involves the planned growth and cultivation of fishes in tanks […]
HOW TO: Buy A Used Car in Nigeria
Land is a major medium of transportation in Nigeria. There are other mediums like air and water, but these other channels of transportation are not the most used or patronized. I couldn’t help taking notice of the number of cars that ply our roads daily, increasing by the hour. With the traffic laws that have […]
Forbes: Aliko Dangote is Africa’s Richest with $12 billion
Nigerian industralist, Aliko Dangote has topped Forbes Africa’s 40 richest list for the second year, with a net worth of $12billion, up from $10.1 billion, in November 2011. According to Forbes, most of his net worth lies in Dangote Cement PLC, a company which operates in 14 African countries. Aliko Dangote, GCON, born April 10, […]
Salads: A World of Variety
Healthy dietary lifestyles are chosen by people for variety of reasons. Healthy diets are often beneficial for weight management, prevention or management of illness, improved energy or sleep habits or toward maintaining current levels of health. The word “salad” comes from the French, salade of the same meaning, from the Latin salata (salty), from sal […]
Poem Of The Week: Letters From Serbia…
Left behind the border lines of fears and fate To die and rot, a state of triage To the gray skies we look, asking God why? The forgotten like a dusty book on a shelf A broken spirit, darkness, darker than a quarter past twelve With pity the moon gave us light Paper stained with […]
Poem of the Week: The Long Road Home
By Eru Kobe Godwin Eyes closed, a rush of cold wind, Wakes me up to a blur reality, Naked alone I came into this world, A frost of brown dust, innocence, an extension of heaven, Tender her palms, she caress with passion, Love from a Mother, Gentle, soothing like the hands of a porter, Her […]
Ban of Motorcycles In Lagos: Pros And Cons
By Eru Kobe Godwin Lagos is the commercial capital of Nigeria, a coastal city known for its commerce and industrial activities, influx of goods and commodities at sea and airports, creating a wide range of international trade. Commercial cities are prone to population growth, and mobility is essential in such areas, via land (road, rail) […]
New Single ASHES by M.I (Mr. incredible)
by Eru Kobe Godwin Jude Abaga A.K.A Mr Incredible has released a new single, Ashes, dedicated to the lost souls ALUU 4(Chidi, Lloyd, Tekena, Ugonna), students murdered in Mubi, Adamawa state and others. Ashes, more than just another release by M.I, it’s a far cry , a reflection of peril. Ashes ,the name depicts every word […]
Poem Of The Week: Love You When I Find Me
Tear drops, breaks the silence of the water Emotions lost between the waves of ripples My eyes don’t envy the beauty of my reflection My memories of nobody My heart an empty space Void and dark No footprint on the shores, no voices to trace Words I never said turned flat and cold Carry all […]
The Seven Star Experience: Lagos Welcomes Starwood’s Luxury Collection.
When you hear “seven-star” the first thing that comes to your mind is ranking. Well, you are not far from the truth, but in this case our attention is focused on tourism; hotels to be precise. Hotel ratings are mostly used to classify hotels according to their quality. Rating schemes vary depending on the […]
Shell Rejects Liability Claim For The Oil Spills In Nigeria
There have long been cries for help from the Niger Delta area of Nigeria, due to environmental degradation. We witnessed the slow poisoning of the waters of this country and the destruction of vegetation and agricultural land by oil spills which occur during petroleum operations. But since the inception of the oil industry in Nigeria, […]