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6 Weight Loss Mistakes Nigerians Make
April 19, 2022
“It’s not fair! She’s always munching on something yet she stays slim. I just look at food and I’m packing on the kgs!” You may have said this, or heard it said, and wondered how this happens. The truth is, while it is sometimes simply genetics, a sedentary lifestyle, or greediness (think pizza, ice-cream, coca-cola … Continue reading 6 Weight Loss Mistakes Nigerians Make
By jehonwa
BusinessDay Annual Mobile Money Roundtable 2013: Making Mobile Money Work in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
According to its Maya Declaration the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has committed to reducing “the percentage of adult Nigerians that are excluded from financial services from the current 46.3% (39.2 million adult Nigerians) to 20% by the year 2020.” Mobile financial services are a core component of the national financial inclusion strategy (FIS) the CBN launched on … Continue reading BusinessDay Annual Mobile Money Roundtable 2013: Making Mobile Money Work in Nigeria
FXTM MARKET UPDATE: USD Strength Spurs Currency Wars
April 19, 2022
The market has experienced substantial volatility in the past few days on the back of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s statement last week that the Fed intends to taper economic stimulus later this year. Although he has not said when the stimulus will be completely withdrawn, this news has spurred US dollar strength and dragged … Continue reading FXTM MARKET UPDATE: USD Strength Spurs Currency Wars
Beautiful Moments: A Love Story
April 19, 2022
By Dan Okezue And my heart went all out for her the moment I saw her walk into the hall. Tears gradually filled my eyes and even my handkerchief got soaked. “What did I do to deserve this?” I cried. The beauty was so overwhelming, the glamour was stunning and even the ambiance made it … Continue reading Beautiful Moments: A Love Story
Why Start-ups Need a Lesson in Perseverance
April 19, 2022
The Chinese bamboo tree is remarkable because it illustrates how businesses grow organically. While most trees grow steadily over the years, this remarkable tree hardly follows the usual fashion; the Chinese bamboo tree doesn’t sprout off the ground in its first four years. Then, in the fifth year, something dramatic happens – the tree … Continue reading Why Start-ups Need a Lesson in Perseverance
By frederick
How to Charge for Your Services – A Guide for Developers
April 19, 2022
NOTE: This is the second in the series of our Developers Corner episode. If you missed the first episode, you can read it here. For developers and business owners, both in and out of technology, pricing is a huge issue. This week on developer’s corner, we look at project pricing from different angles — as … Continue reading How to Charge for Your Services – A Guide for Developers
By frederick
Who to Follow on Twitter: The Novelists Who Tweet
April 19, 2022
Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? If you enjoy Nigerian novels, you’ll be delighted to know you can reach out to and stay in touch with some of your favourite authors long after you’ve finished reading their novels, and even get to know them better! Follow; 1. @lolashoneyin Bio: Writer. Director of … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: The Novelists Who Tweet
By jehonwa
Aviation BUSINESS Tourism Travel
History and Timeline of Arik Air
April 19, 2022
Arik Air Ltd is a privately and wholly Nigerian owned commercial airline with a commitment to the people of Nigeria to deliver new standards in aviation. In 2002, with Nigeria Airways in liquidation, Arik Air’s Chairman, Sir Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide (KSG, CON), decided to buy a Hawker jet aircraft. Colleagues and contacts in the gas and … Continue reading History and Timeline of Arik Air
NFF and Eagles Settle Bonus Dispute; Nigeria to face Tahiti Today
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Football Federation and the Super Eagles have settled their bonus rift and a pacified Eagles team will face Tahiti today in their opening fixture at the on-going Confederations Cup in Brazil. The players were angry over unpaid bonus money promised to them after they beat Kenya 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier last … Continue reading NFF and Eagles Settle Bonus Dispute; Nigeria to face Tahiti Today
By arinzeude
Celebrities Mark Father’s Day Instagram Style
April 19, 2022
Father’s Day is over, but I trust everyone had fun with it! Did you celebrate your fathers? These celebrities certainly did… 1- Tolu Oniru. The popular OAP re-posted a photo from @zoergeous, saying “Dad- A son’s first hero; daughter’s first love” and sent a “happy father’s day to all the great dads out there!” 2- … Continue reading Celebrities Mark Father’s Day Instagram Style
By adaarinze
Media News TECH Telecommunication
Mobile Newspaper is Glo’s New Product for Subscribers
April 19, 2022
Glo has launched a new mobile newspaper for subscribers, to provide them with an update of events and happenings in Nigeria and around the world at a subscription fee of N50 per week. Glo, in a statement said, “We are glad to announce to our esteemed subscribers the birth of Glo-Mpaper, a service that supplies … Continue reading Mobile Newspaper is Glo’s New Product for Subscribers
SIM Swap No Longer By Proxy, MTN Says
April 19, 2022
MTN Nigeria is mandating its subscribers to appear in person if they have to swap their SIM, should it be lost, stolen, or needing a replacement. This started from the first week of June, and is intended for security and to foster the SIM swap process. MTN’s Corporate Services Executive, Mr. Akinwale Goodluck said in … Continue reading SIM Swap No Longer By Proxy, MTN Says
Meet the Boss: Paul Ade-Martins of Marco Martinez
April 19, 2022
Marco Martinez is arguably the biggest urban apparel fashion house in Nigeria, with the Boys Are Not Smiling (BANS) tees, Girls Are Not Smiling tees, DJ Jimmy Jatt (D3PLE J)snap backs, MADE ON THE STREET tees, the tennis designs and so many others. The CEO and creative designer of Marco Martinez, Paul Ade-Martins, a graduate … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Paul Ade-Martins of Marco Martinez
By adaarinze
World Bank: Climate Resilience and Low-Carbon Growth Critical for Nigeria’s Economic Future
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s economy can be made more climate-resilient and less carbon-intensive without foregoing growth, argue two new World Bank reports: “Toward Climate-Resilient Development in Nigeria” and “Low-Carbon Development Opportunities for Nigeria,” released this week. These studies are the fruit of a two-year long collaboration between the World Bank and the Government of Nigeria to address the challenges … Continue reading World Bank: Climate Resilience and Low-Carbon Growth Critical for Nigeria’s Economic Future
Movie Review: After Earth
April 19, 2022
After Earth:- The big, blockbuster/only Will Smith movie for this summer. The moment I saw the trailer I wanted to watch it, and I’m sure, so did most of you. It is the usual Will Smith alone in a new earth kind of thing, but the moment you realise Jaden Smith is going to be … Continue reading Movie Review: After Earth
By adaarinze