The Full-time MBA programme of Lagos Business School has been ranked among the top 100 in the world according to The Economist’s WhichMBA? 2021 ranking. Released on Thursday, 21 January, The Economist 2021 ranking evaluated full-time MBA programmes from 90 business schools across the world based on four broad criteria, including Open new career opportunities, Personal development and educational experience,...
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Time and again when women speak of the discrimination they face at work, home, the work place and in everyday life, an oft-repeated response from men is, “but you have it so much easier” or “look at all your female privileges, why are you complaining?” We look at some of what the ‘female privileges’ men...
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Amongst many profoundly emotional episodes of #WithChude, this week’s conversation with multi-brand ambassador and award-winning actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande on her struggle with postnatal depression, battle for her mental health and the road to recovery, was particularly striking. Speaking on how her seemingly perfect life and the recent transition to motherhood deteriorated into postpartum depression, Dakore...
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NIMC: Telcos now licensed to provide NIN Telecommunications companies have now been licensed to register people who do not have National Identity Numbers, NIN – The Punch reports The development was done to reduce the large crowds at the offices of the National Identity Management Commission, the NIMC has said. Aliyu Aziz, the Director-General of...
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The reality of the world we live in is that we don’t need to have more troubles, but different trouble. This world, which you and I live in is one of adversity. Are you going to deny it? Are you going to fight it and deceive yourself? Or are you going to embrace the reality...
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The conversation on killer herdsmen has gone on for longer than expected. It started as an encroachment on active farms, until it degenerated to kidnappings, rapings and killings – take over of farms too. In response, security outfits have been established to stop the menace. And, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), somewhat like Amotekun, is...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Ladies is this true? 2. Okay, good to know!...
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Theatre can be an instrument of positive change in the society through the satirical exposure of unpleasant political situations, social anomalies and social misdemeanor. Employing the potency of theatre to entertain, educate, inform and correct societal problems in Nigeria; Live Theatre Lagos , is partnering with Alliance Française Lagos to present Konkortion. Written by Adebola Ogunshina, a filmmaker, dramatist and actor, Konkortion...
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Painted nails. Vibrant lipstick. A head full of richly coloured hair. These are features the average Nigerian won’t look twice at on a woman. It is expected. On a man, on the other hand, heads are bound to roll. Unless you are Ezra Olubi, co-founder of Paystack – an e-payment platform now acquired by Stripe...
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In some casting news, John Boyega has joined the cast of the Gerard McMurray’s crime drama The Formula coming to Netflix. The Formula follows a Formula One racing prodigy (Boyega) who is forced to become a getaway driver in order to save the only family he has left. McMurray will also be writing and producing...
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The virtual event is dedicated to the youth of Africa and will showcase the best of African talent, culture, and music to a global audience across 180 countries The MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021 (MAMA) today announced a performance line-up that includes top stars from across the continent including Nigerian megastar Wizkid, Uganda’s Sheebah Karungi, Tanzanian Diamond Platnumz, South Africa’s Nasty C, Kenya’s Khaligraph Jones,...
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The presence of a market is a significant characteristic of an ever functioning society. With a population of over 14 million people, Lagos boasts of numerous, major markets. As a marketing professional, it’s necessary to know the right markets to introduce your products into or to include in your campaigns. Here’s a list of the...
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Sparkle, a mobile-first digital ecosystem providing financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has partnered with Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across Africa and the Middle East, to power its recently launched payment card offering. Sparkle’s new virtual and plastic debit cards are targeted at SMEs and upwardly...
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Data grandmasters, Globacom, drove the growth in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry in the third quarter of 2020, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The data showed that the sector grew substantially in the quarter propelled by data subscriptions which rose by 23 percent year on year to stand at 151,063,413 million...
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Yesterday, videos surfaced on the internet showing the Nigerian military in Orlu, Imo releasing live rounds into streets where indigenes are going about with their business caused a public uproar from Nigerians. Properties were set ablaze, some natives had died (reportedly more than five) and others left injured. Orlu is the operational base of the...
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Uzodinma imposes curfew on 10 LGAs in Imo over IPOB, Army clash Imo governor, Hope Uzodinma has imposed a 12-hour curfew in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) following a clash between soldiers and members of the security network set up by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) – The Cable reports There were earlier reports...
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Living a joyful life includes knowing how to be sad. What happens when you lose a loved one? What happens when you don’t get the contract that you want to get? How do you process, and accept it? What do you do when you don’t get the results you want, or you get the results...
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“Me love you, me nuh need another So tell the girl’em not to bother Across the ocean, across the border You worth more than a billion dollar Straight down to Addis-Ababa This kind love has taken us further Nobody test gyal, no badger” Verse 1: This Kind Love – Patoranking Many like me have definitely...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Fanaticism, strength and faith for us! 2. Set awon...
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“The day I left the company, I left with nothing but a backpack” – CEO of Pop Central TV, Yinka Obebe tells #WithChude On this week’s episode of #WithChude, CEO of Pop Central TV, Yinka Obebe, discusses with host, Chude Jideonwo, the high and low points of his career, especially his journey from rock-bottom to...
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In July 2012, news media widely reported the death by sexual molestation of wealthy businessman, Uroko Onoja. He is reported to have been killed by 5 of his six wives who felt sexually neglected after he showed continued preference for his 6th and youngest wife. The culprits were charged with manslaughter upon arraignment, which is...
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The wait is over. The much-anticipated Nollywood-Bollywood romcom Namaste Wahala is heading to Netflix for a Valentine’s Day release. Indian director Hamisha Daryani Ahuja recently made the announcement on her Instagram page, after first hinting about a week ago that the movie will be out soon. For those already struck by Cupid’s bow, Namaste Wahala...
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To commemorate the 2021 International Day of Education, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC reaffirmed its commitment to providing support and ensuring accessible education to the Nigerian child. The United Nations (UN) proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education, to recognise the impact of education in bringing sustainable development across the world. This year’s theme...
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Around this time last year, Nollywood was looking to rise from the ashes of the Lionheart Oscar fracas from late 2019. Movies had been planned for a 2020 cinema release, and streaming giant Netflix arriving in Nigeria was timely and paradigm-shifting, proof that the film industry was on track towards growth and further exposure. Then...
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With its avowed conservatism and self-proclaimed devotion to traditional values, Nigeria’s public discussion landscape is seeing an increase in conversations that step out of the narrow dichotomy that defines conservative discourse – good or evil, wrong and right, acceptable and unacceptable. Nigeria’s 47% youth population is having conversations its respectability-obsessed predecessors could only dream of...
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If there’s anything Lagosians are good at, it’s having a good time. They’ve mastered the art of drinking cocktails, gyrating and parting till they drop. Whilst the current pandemic has put a considerable damper on things; it doesn’t hurt to reminisce on the most incredible places for a fun hangout in the city of Lagos....
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Ondo eviction begins today, South-West govs, Miyetti Allah meet Monday, 25 January 2021 is said to be the deadline imposed on herdsmen in Ondo by state governor Akeredolu. Ahead of the meeting scheduled between South-West governors and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, other groups, on Sunday, 24 January 2021 called for a...
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You plan for your economic future, your financial future, your physical (health) future. But what about your emotional future, your spiritual future? What about the relationships you have to build that will keep you company in old age? What about the friendships you need to nurture today that will hold you when you fall? How do you expect to reap a...
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On her debut EP Magic released December 2020, Efe Oraka meditates on love and loss, making astute observations on her past romantic upheaval and other experiences. In there is a remarkable shift from the doe-eyed teenage prodigy plucking the guitar as an act of counter-cultural defiance, who would later in 2017 seize the internet’s attention...
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It’s common knowledge that Governor Yahaya Bello unsurprisingly, leads the pack of political leaders in Nigeria spinning conspiracy theories on COVID-19. In the mold of other conspiracy theorists, the need to always come up with one ‘fresh’ revelation after another is a priority, so as to keep the narrative strong – you should know that...
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