The talk of oil thieves across the waters of the Niger Delta has made me to remember the journeys I undertook through the seas and waters once upon a dangerous assignment in my journalism doings. It was a journey of immense wonder and danger sailing on the waters of Niger Delta, where I travelled in Read More…
Year: 2023
10 Important Things to Do Before You Start That Home Business
So, a home-based business is a small business that operates from the business owner’s house. We’ve read stories of so many multi-billion-dollar businesses that started from the founder’s kitchen, living room and garages and so, to a large extent, many businesses started small and grew over time. We’re going to be looking at things you Read More…
Crafting Unique Scents and Navigating the Fragrance World
I’m Osadebe Frances, also known as The Perfume Madam. My journey into the captivating world of fragrances began in 2013 with a modest investment of just N14,000. At that time, I acquired approximately 120 fragrances from Federico Mahora Nigeria, setting the foundation for my aromatic adventure. In 2018, I embarked on a new chapter, launching Read More…
What Ndubuisi Ekekwe Will Do to Stabilise the Naira
Option #1 – A Partnership with Nigerian Diasporas Premise Ndubuisi Ekekwe was never a fan of the floating of the naira and I have explained my reason via many posts. You cannot float the naira when you cannot fix the supply side of the US dollar in Nigeria. Across all indicators, the demand and supply Read More…
Navigating Nigeria’s Nepotism: A Complex Landscape of Power, Politics, and Promise
Nepotism, the favouring of family members or close associates in appointments, presents a persistent challenge in Nigeria, with profound consequences for the nation’s socio-political landscape and economic development. This analysis delves into the heart of nepotism, its multifaceted implications, and recent developments that have brought this issue into sharper focus. At its core, nepotism entails Read More…
Lagos State Government demolishes illegal structure on Banana Island, warns against unlawful land reclamation
The Lagos State government took action on Saturday by demolishing an unauthorised structure on Banana Island, which was constructed on reclaimed land without permission, obstructing drainage paths. Leading the operation, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Oluyinka Olumide, also ordered the demolition of illegal fences. Accompanied by Mr Gbolahan Oki, the General Read More…
Growing concerns of broader conflict in the Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war
Rising concerns of a wider Middle East conflict sparked on Sunday as the United States dispatched additional military assets to the region, while Israel continued to strike targets in Gaza and Hamas supporters in Lebanon and Syria. Medical sources in Gaza reported that over 50 Palestinians lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes overnight, as Israel Read More…
Average petrol and diesel prices surged in September 2023, reveals NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has issued a concerning report, revealing that the average retail price of a litre of petrol in Nigeria skyrocketed from N191.65 in September 2022 to a staggering N626.21 in September 2023. This dramatic increase, amounting to a colossal 226.75 per cent surge, was brought to light in the NBS’s Read More…
Salman Rushdie to publish memoir on New York stabbing: “A Necessary Book”
Salman Rushdie, the India-born novelist who endured years in seclusion due to an Iranian call for Muslims to take his life over his writings, is set to release a memoir recounting the events surrounding his 2022 stabbing in New York, as announced by book publisher Penguin Random House on Wednesday. Rushdie’s upcoming memoir, titled “Knife: Read More…
Bobby Charlton, iconic England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend passes away at 86
Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the most cherished figures in the history of British football, breathed his last on Saturday at the age of 86. Charlton’s illustrious career included being a pivotal part of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, a feat he achieved while sharing the pitch with his brother, Jack. Over the years, he Read More…