How Can We Make Nigeria Great?
Nigeria is a country that is so blessed that it is ironic to see all the suffering its nationals face; not just suffering, but also having to endure a bad reputation home and abroad. Those at home face many hardships, but those who think they have escaped by running out of the country face untold […]
Stage Play of the Month: Take Heart
‘A heart rending story about a boy needing a heart transplant’ Take Heart is a play written by Jo Demmer, directed by Gbenga Yusuf, presented by Star Arts Stage Productions and showing this August at Terrakulture. If you love to see a lot of expression in dance, then this play is for you. The actors […]
How to Buy Property in Nigeria
Tired of paying rent weekly, monthly or annually for your home or office? Have you realised that as a bigger boy or girl the time has come to own a property of your own and fast? Do you want to avoid the hassle of buying open land and developing it? Then congratulations! Here’s the […]
Attracting and Retaining Nigerian Youth in Agriculture
We cannot talk about attracting Nigerian youth into agriculture without first commending and appreciating our trailblazers and touch bearers, our old or aged farmers. Without them we will not have any agriculture in Nigeria. They have with them knowledge, experience and expertise about weather, seed, character of crops, forest reserve, and soil. Their understanding of […]
How to Register a Company in Nigeria
(Demystifying Company Registration in Nigeria: Get Incorporated in 3 easy steps) Are you ready to register your company with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) but confused as to how it is done? This article will show you the simple 3- step procedure to get it done. But first, let’s bust a couple of myths. […]
Child Marriage in Nigeria: What is the Way Forward?
The nation is caught in the throes of protests and arguments surrounding happenings in the Senate that affect underage married females. Interesting as all the fascinating stories and creative insults being thrown around are, the question to be addressed is, what is the way forward? To find that out, we have to ‘start at the […]
Restaurant Review: Café Vanessa
You want to meet up with friends for a nice meal in an environment with a familiar yet exciting feel? Then hook up at Cafe Vanessa. Café Vanessa has lovely ambiance that makes it great for hanging out with friends. The day I visited the place, I witnessed at least one group of corporate ladies […]
Giannis Adetokunbo: From the Streets to the NBA
The bright lights, the camera, the glamour, the fame, the endorsements and celebration affiliated with great athletes do not come cheap or on a platter. There is a story for every successful and great athlete, and for the 18 year old, 6foot, 9inches tall, Giannis Adetokunbo, this is his story. Giannis was born into the […]
Best Jobs for Women in Nigeria
“Where in the world can I get a job where I can work from home?” I hear this question from women all the time. A recent survey was conducted on one of my Blackberry Messenger groups made up of wives, and the unanimous vote for Best Job for Married Women went to School Teacher. Reason- […]
Today’s Virtual Workforce: The Power of Collaboration
Once upon a time; people woke up, got dressed, and hurried off to a place called work where they punched in and punched out. Fast-forward to the future… Today; people wake up, laze about for a bit, eat, forget to brush their teeth or take a bath, and sit to work in a place called […]
Ideye Close to Newcastle Move
The Ukrainian media has reported that Brown Ideye seems about to move to English side, Newcastle United. The Nigerian striker, who’s on international duty with Nigeria at the Confederations Cup is believed to be eager to join the list of Nigerians in the English Premier League. Newcastle United has long been an admirer of the […]
Restaurant Review: JJC at Sweet Sensation
Sweet Sensation is a rocking chain restaurant where the entire family can come for a weekend treat, and parties can even be booked there. Their décor is in line with their motto ‘We Got Swagga’; glass partitions, marble topped tables, curvy chairs and straight benches, they keep it current y’all. But one thing they stand […]
Restaurant Review: Magrellos
By Pamela Agboga Looking for a place to take a family with selective food cravings? Then think Magrellos. The beautiful thing about Magrellos is their wide menu. Where else can you get yam pottage plain, or with veggies in it? Beans in oil or boiled beans and rice? When you get to their show glass […]
Movie Review: On Bended Knees
A pastor is fully committed to his church and this does not go down well with his wife, who has to remind him that he is also a husband. Temptation comes and Reuben finds himself torn between his love for his wife and his devotion to the church. – Movie blurb Kemi Williams (Chioma C. […]
Raising Terrific Children: 4 Vital Keys
By Pamela Agboga While we might feel that we are doing our best in raising our children, it does not hurt to take a refresher course. This Children’s Day, take time to assess yourself; how well are you handling your parenting job, and are there ways that you can do a better job? Larry J. […]
Would You Own a Private Jet by 2020?
On May 8, an article in the PUNCH Newspaper reported that Nigeria may have 500 private jets by 2020. According to the article: “In order to grow the general aviation sector to accommodate the projected number of private jets, the Federal Government, in the policy, said it would give serious consideration to the development of […]