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Everyday Heroes: Modupe Ozolua
April 19, 2022
Born on the 10th of October, 1973 in Benin City, Nigeria, Modupe Ozolua is an Nigerian-American philanthropist and entrepreneur. She is the former CEO of Body Enhancement Ltd, and is currently operating as the Founding President of Empower 54 Project Initiatives (Empower 54) formerly known as Body Enhancement Annual Reconstructive Surgery (BEARS) Foundation. Read more … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Modupe Ozolua
By jeremiah
Jumia: Promoting Nigerian Economy through MSMEs Empowerment
April 19, 2022
The role of micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs) in areas of promoting inclusive growth, increasing the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), creation of employment opportunities and wealth creation, the world over, can never be overemphasised. Their immense contributions to the growth of their micro and macro economics is the reason countries, developed and … Continue reading Jumia: Promoting Nigerian Economy through MSMEs Empowerment
Where to Travel: Ibeju-Lekki
April 19, 2022
When people hear Lagos, they seem to forget it is a state, not a town. In Lagos, there are different local government areas, and not just Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island. Today, we will focus on a part of Lagos called Ibeju-Lekki. The name is drawn from two communities – Ibeju and Lekki. It is … Continue reading Where to Travel: Ibeju-Lekki
By ann
Men You Should Know- Ebenezer Obey
April 19, 2022
Since the 1960s, Ebenezer Obey has been one of the most popular, prolific, and influential musicians in Nigeria, releasing over fifty albums, developing juju style, and conducting an informal and highly creative campaign against his competitors in the musical world. Obey’s first band, the International Brothers, was formed in 1964 and played a slow and … Continue reading Men You Should Know- Ebenezer Obey
By jeremiah
How Not To Organize Protests And Lobby In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Throughout last week, after the full effect of the motorcycle and tricycle ban in Lagos began to tell on the residents, wails of pain and hardship filled all media channels. Workers arrived late to their places of work. Offices and businesses opened later than usual. Cost of transportation had skyrocketed. Yet traffic jam within the … Continue reading How Not To Organize Protests And Lobby In Nigeria
By adedoyin
ThrowBack Thursday–Henry Carr: A Foremost Scholar & Educationist Who Dined With The Colonial Masters
April 19, 2022
Henry Rawlingson Carr was born on August 15, 1863 to Amuwo Carr and Rebecca Carr who were liberated Saro (Sierra Leonean) emigrants of Yoruba extraction. It was in the days after the bombardment of Lagos in 1851 by the British military forces but he grew up all the same in the Lagos of British Nigeria. … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday–Henry Carr: A Foremost Scholar & Educationist Who Dined With The Colonial Masters
By adedoyin
UBA Rewards Customers In Bumper Account Promo
April 19, 2022
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has given its customers something to cheer about and continue their banking relationship with them by rewarding 100 of its customers in the first monthly draw of the ‘UBA Bumper Account’ promo which was held in Lagos on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. In a public statement released by … Continue reading UBA Rewards Customers In Bumper Account Promo
By ugo-chinedu
National Youth Service Corps Members Allowance Increased to N33,000 As New Minimum Wage Takes Full Effect
April 19, 2022
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has stated that the monthly allowance of corp members serving the nation has been increased from N19,800 to N33,000. This news was made public by the director-general during a working visit to the NYSC secretariat in Bauchi State. The topic of increasing corps … Continue reading National Youth Service Corps Members Allowance Increased to N33,000 As New Minimum Wage Takes Full Effect
By ugo-chinedu
CoronaVirus Outbreak: Federal Government Warns Nigerians Against Traveling To China
April 19, 2022
As part of plans to prevent the outbreak of the deadly corona virus in Nigeria, the federal government has urged citizens to jettison plans of traveling to China until further notice, unless the purpose of traveling is of extreme importance. Surveillance across Nigerian operating airlines and international airports were stepped up by aviation regulatory agencies … Continue reading CoronaVirus Outbreak: Federal Government Warns Nigerians Against Traveling To China
By ugo-chinedu
6 Funding Opportunities for Nigerian Businesses in 2020
April 19, 2022
If you’re a business owner in Nigeria and you’re seeking funding to take your enterprise to the next level, you’ve come to the right place. This article presents some of the top funding opportunities for Nigerian businesses in 2020, available from private and government funding programs run by local and international bodies. It also notes … Continue reading 6 Funding Opportunities for Nigerian Businesses in 2020
The Deloitte in Dialogue Nigeria Economic Outlook Holds on January 28, 2020
April 19, 2022
Deloitte and Touche, Nigeria’s oldest corporate accountancy firm, is set to hold the 2020 edition of the Deloitte in Dialogue Nigeria Economic Outlook event. The annual conference is organized by Deloitte to provide players in various industries with insights into the country’s economic direction for the year and enable them to position for growth in … Continue reading The Deloitte in Dialogue Nigeria Economic Outlook Holds on January 28, 2020
Nigerian UFC Fighter Sodiq Yusuff Records Fourth Consecutive Win
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, Sodiq Yusuff, racked up his fourth consecutive UFC win on the night of Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Las Vegas against American fighter, Andre Fili. Until Saturday night’s fight, Yusuff was mostly unknown in Nigeria but the fight against Fili saw him record his 11th mixed martial arts win … Continue reading Nigerian UFC Fighter Sodiq Yusuff Records Fourth Consecutive Win
By ugo-chinedu
Molara Wood, Appointed Ouida Books New Chief Editor
April 19, 2022
Renowned Nigerian writer, journalist, critic, and editor, Molara Wood, has been appointed the new Chief Editor of popular publishing press Ouida Books alongside its One Read initiative. Founded by popular Nigerian novelist and director of Ake Festival, Lola Shoneyin, in 2016, and based in Lagos State, Ouida Books is notable for publishing books from some … Continue reading Molara Wood, Appointed Ouida Books New Chief Editor
By ugo-chinedu
Men You Should Know – Jim Ovia
April 19, 2022
Jim James Ovia was born on November 4, 1951, at Agbor, Delta State. A Nigerian businessman, motivational speaker and writer. He founded Zenith Bank in 1990. He was the Chairman and pioneer CEO of Zenith Bank PLC, Nigeria’s largest and Africa’s 6th largest bank by Shareholders’ Funds. He is a versatile businessman who is not … Continue reading Men You Should Know – Jim Ovia
By jeremiah
The Law & You: The Need For Building Permits In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
A building permit is an official approval to proceed with a construction project. It is also intended to ensure that the project plans comply with local standards for land use, zoning and construction. These standards are intended to ensure the safety of current and future owners and occupants. Building permits are documents which specify whether … Continue reading The Law & You: The Need For Building Permits In Nigeria
