Ghen-Ghen! Is Pepsi really going to drop its price?

If what goes down on the Twitter-sphere is anything thing to go by, then it seems like Pepsi may drop the price of its 50cl plastic bottle to N100, based on a tweet from Pepsi’s handle yesterday. So here’s what happened, Tekno tweeted on Saturday that he wanted to touch hundreds of Nigerians at the... Read More

Pepsi Nigeria, Tekno, twitter.

July 11, 2017

Arese Ugwu hosts Business Day’s first financial literacy show for millennials – The Bridge

It was a series of firsts as Business Day launched its first web series with the first ever financial literacy show for millennials in Nigeria. The launch event held on Friday, June 23, 2017, at Workstation, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Bridge is a show set to bridge the gap between young millennials and financial matters, terminology and decisions.... Read More

Arese Ugwu, Bolanle Olukanmi, Business Day, Kene Rapu

July 10, 2017

No restraining order on Dino Melaye’s recall – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will begin today the recall of Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West). A team headed by INEC National Commissioner might oversee the process, which may also involve its Operation Department. A top INEC official, who spoke anonymously, said, “There is no restraining order from any court. We will go ahead... Read More

dino melaye, INEC, Nigerian senator, recall of Melaye

July 10, 2017

The Film Blog: In a surprising rarity, the Bank of Industry is actually making impact

We were paying attention to Jade Osiberu’s talk about how the Bank of Industry made available the tens of millions that she needed for her film, about two years ago and it occurred to us that a number of people have these kinds of stories, over the past few years. Kunle Afolayan, Opa Williams and... Read More

Bank of Industry, Funding movies, Kunle Afolayan, nollywood, Omoni Oboli, The Media Blog

July 7, 2017

Custodian sponsors #YepaChallenge to call attention to Insurance in Nigeria

Over the last few days, you may have seen some memes on social media, tagged #YepaChallenge. From Instagram stars like @Maraji_ and @EmmahOhMaGod to Twitter Overlords like @Omojuwa, various personalities captured the feelings of shock, alarm and even amusement, when things go surprisingly wrong in life! What you may not know is, #YepaChallenge was sponsored... Read More

Custodian and Allied Insurance PLC, YEPACHALLENGE

July 5, 2017

Nigerian and British Universities join The Future Awards Africa for summit on Leadership, Career Development

The University of Lagos hosted the University of Sussex (UK) and winners of The Future Awards Africa on Friday, June 30, 2017, to engage the youth audience on leadership and empowering strategies for productive careers. The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) are a set of awards given to young individuals between the ages of 18-31 who have... Read More

Ayo Thompson, Bidemi Zakariyau, Godwin Benson, National Youth Service Corp, Prince Mohammed Momoh, Prof. Abigail Ogwezzy, Prof. Richard Follett, The Future Awards Africa, Tosin Adebisi, University of Lagos, University of Sussex

July 3, 2017

Olumide Makanjuola appointed Executive Vice-Chairman of The Future Project board

The board of trustees of civil society organisation, The Future Project has announced the appointment of Olumide Makanjuola as the new Executive Vice-Chairman of the organisation. The announcement was made at the 2017 board meeting on Friday, 23 June 2017. Makanjuola, who has over 10 years of extensive experience in the civil society space, is... Read More

Chude Jideonwo, executive vice-chairman, Olumide Makanjuola, RED, The Future Awards Africa, The Future Project

June 29, 2017

Lipton’s ‘Don’t Just Think; Do’ Ramadan Campaign ends as Nigerians embrace doing good

Lipton, Nigeria’s leading tea brand, engaged with Nigerians all across the country to promote the virtues of Ramadan while also encouraging them to make commitments towards doing more selfless acts. The brand utilized several activities including media conversations, ‘Do More Cities Tour’, and mosque activations to pass the message of doing good during the holy... Read More

June 26, 2017

All things work together for good | Pastor Adefarasin reacts to House on the Rock, Abuja fire

The Senior Pastor of House on the Rock church, paul Adefarasin has reacted to the fire outbreak in the Abuja branch of the church on Sunday. Adefarasin in a series of tweets commended government agencies for their swift response to the distress calls. He thanked God that there were no casualties, while stating that the... Read More

Fire incident, house on the rock, Paul Adefarasin, react

June 24, 2017

Electrifying performances by KSA, Adewale Ayuba, BEZ, Omawumi, Daddy Showkey & others at Make Music Lagos 2017

What an amazing day of live performances across the city of Lagos at Make Music Lagos 2017, with over a hundred artists performing at 12 locations (Ikeja City Mall, 6 Domino’s Pizza/ Cold Stone Creamery outlets, Bogobiri, Freedom Park, Muson Center & the Balmoral Convention Center of the Federal Palace Hotel). Events kicked off at... Read More

Bez, KSA, Make Music Lagos, musical, world music day

June 20, 2017

2Baba, 9ice, YCee, others join 33 Export to celebrate friendship at the #CityOfFriends

With all what’s happening in the world, there’s need for more camaraderie, more show of love, a lot more joy. Nigerian Breweries’ premium beer, 33 Lager leverages the World Friendship Day – a United Nations Initiative – to celebrate peace. And what better way to celebrate peace than through friendship. 33 Lager beer lines up... Read More

33 Lager, consumers, friendship, nigerian breweries, premium beer, world friendship

June 18, 2017

Figuring your tax ID can be complicated but it does not have to be

by Charles Anozie After you have gone through the process of research and deciding what type of tax business structure you are going to have, you are ready to submit your application for your tax ID number. Many people like to follow up on their application process and identify the status of tax ID number.... Read More

More, Thinking Through

Charles Anozie, Tax ID, Taxes

June 16, 2017

BREAKING: Russia says it may have killed ISIS leader, Al-Baghdadi

The Russian Defense Ministry, Friday stated that the Russian airstrikes conducted on May 28, allegedly killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi south of Raqqa. Investigations are currently ongoing to verify the claims. The ministry in a statement released to Russian State media, said, “According to information that is checked through various channels, IS [Daesh] leader Ibrahim Abu-Bakr al-Baghdadi, who... Read More

Airstrikes, al- baghdadi, Isis, Russia

June 15, 2017

Russia is ready to have constructive dialogue with U.S.A – President Putin

Reuters reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Thursday said Russia was ready for a constructive dialogue with the U.S. Putin said during his annual question-and-answer session with Russian citizens, “we do not view USA as our enemy,”. Moscow and Washington can cooperate on issues including the non-proliferation of weapons and the Syria crisis, he added.

constructive dialogue, Putin, trump, U.S.A

June 14, 2017

Eyes of A Lagos Boy rounds off on a successful note

Eyes of A Lagos Boy Photo Exhibition, which kicked off on the 20th, came to an end on the 27th of May 2017. Bringing a full week of stake holders and admirers of Arts /Photography together exchanging views, interacting and chatting the way forward to encourage young Africans to pick up a camera, travel and... Read More

art, Eyes of a lagos boy, photo exhibition, Wole Soyinka

June 12, 2017

China donates N60 million to Aisha Buhari’s project

The People’s Republic of China has donated N60 million to the project of the wife of the President, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari. Spokesman of the President’s wife, Suleiman Haruna in a statement said the donation was to Future Assured. She said it was in recognition of her efforts towards improving the lives of women and children across Nigeria,... Read More

Aisha buhari, China, donate, N60m, project

June 12, 2017

US Congressman who punched reporter gets 40 hour community service sentence

On Monday, U.S Congressman-elect Greg Gianforte was sentenced to 40 hours of community service and 20 hours of anger management with a $385 fine after he pled guilty to assault charge of him punching a reporter in the face. The Republican apologized to Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs after he won the special elections in front of... Read More

assault, communty service, congressman, reporter, Republican

June 12, 2017

Opinion: The barrage of bile against Tambuwal

by Saifullahi Abubakar It is normal for a public figure, a successful one for that matter, to attract occasional sneer, derision or outright envy. But it is abnormal when such a thing is turned into an organised mob of muckrakers with a mandate to smear the target personality by every available spit they could... Read More

Buhari, Cabal, nigeria, opinion, Politics, Tambuwal

June 12, 2017

Saraki, Dogara, Adeosun in Aso Rock for signing of 2017 budget (WATCH)

Top government officials have arrived Aso Rock as Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to sign the 2017 budget today. Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu in a statement on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari directed Osinbajo to sign the budget. Those awaiting the Actimg President at the Aso Villa include Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of... Read More

2017 budget, Aso Rock, Bukola Saraki, signing, Yakubu Dogara, Yemi Osinbajo

June 11, 2017

“Excellence is not innate, it is cultivated with effort and supported by passion” | Mimi Kalinda speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Mimi Kalinda’s love for Africa is clearly unparalleled. It has constantly fueled her passion to empower Africans into seeing the big picture and taking up more leadership roles, whether in enterprise or politics. In this amazing interview, she shares with us her goals and valuable leadership tips for African women. Tell us about yourself... Read More

africa, interviews, Leading Ladies Africa, Mimi Kalinda’s love, Women Entrepreneurs

June 8, 2017

President Trump’s Attorney official response to Comey’s testimony

In response to the testimony of Former FBI Director, James Comey, President Trump’s lawyer appeared before newsmen today in Washinton DC. He made the following statements, refusing to entertain questions from the press: I am Marc Kasowitz, President Trump’s personal lawyer. Contrary to numerous false press accounts leading up to today’s hearing, Mr. Comey has... Read More

attorney, Comey, Comey hearing, FBI director, trump

June 7, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians don’t care for El Rufai’s reassurance

Governor of Kaduna, El Rufai, has issued a communique concerning the Kaduna Declaration worded by Pan-Northern youth, otherwise known as Arewa. The declaration contained an order to Igbos to vacate the North by Oct 1st or be prepared for consequences. Governor of Kaduna state has responded, condemning their actions and ordering the arrest of these... Read More

areas, biafra, el rufai, igbos, IPOB, MASSOB, nigeria, Northern youth, secession, The Thread

June 5, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog]: Election year is coming up, and Nigerian politicians have remembered homosexuality exists (again)

Like death and taxes, you can always depend on Nigerian politicians to skirt important issues and focus on misplaced priorities. Masters of diversion and petty politics, Nigerian politicians seem to amp up their politicking once elections start to draw close, or the voting public’s confidence in them begins to wane. They’ve done this, no matter... Read More

elections, homosexuality, politicians, The Sexuality Blog

June 1, 2017

Young people should channel their anger towards nation building – Adebola Williams

The Waterside Ikoyi once again staged its exciting weekly conversational series ‘THE ASK SERIES’. This week’s edition which was themed the youth and governance edition featured the co-founder of RED, Adebola Williams. During the very intensed and thought provoking session, the CNBC young business leader of the year shared passionately great insights on governance in Nigeria... Read More

adebola williams, omena daniels, The Ask Series

May 24, 2017

“You really can’t forgive until you heal” | Ayodeji Megbope shares her sexual abuse story on Kemi Adetiba’s King Women (WATCH)

Ayodeji Megbope, CEO, No Left Overs has spoken about how forgave the man who sexually abused her. Speaking on King Women, a web series profiling women who have achieved great feats in various fields, she told the series director, Kemi Adetiba her journey to experiencing healing. Megbope, who did not reveal the identity of her... Read More

Ayodeji Megbope, Kemi Adetiba, kING WOMEN, sexual abuse, Video

May 24, 2017

Just In: Airforce men launch fresh attack on UNIOSUN students

The Nigerian Airforce have launched a fresh attack on students of the Osun State University, Ipetu Ijesa. This report by Punch, comes less than two days after the military men stormed the school, injuring both students and lecturers. The Dean, Student Affairs, UNIOSUN, Dr. Adebimpe Adigun, confirmed the fresh attack on Wednesday. She said, ” They... Read More

airforce, UNIOSUN

May 23, 2017

The Thread: How to be the perfect Nigerian wife

Are you finding it difficult to hook yourself a man? Or have you got yourself the man, the ring and the idyllic house on the Island yet still find it difficult to navigate the streams of marriage? Nneka O. is here to help. Well, sorta. She curates some thoughts of Nigerians, broadcast on Twitter expressing... Read More

nigeria, Nneka O. Marriage, patriarchy, relationship, Sexism, social media, The Thread

May 23, 2017

YNaija Tracklist | Suspected terror attack reported in Manchester Arena | DPR to spend N828m on travels, others | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Muslim groups call for shift of NYSC orientation to after Ramadan – YNaija Dasukigate: EFCC seizes 18 house from Dasuki associates – YNaija 19 dead, 50 injured in suspected terror attack after Ariana Grande’s concert at Manchester Arena – YNaija 2017 Budget: DPR to expend N828m on... Read More

Featured, More, The News Blog

2017 budget, Ariana Grande, dasuki, nysc, rape, trump, Yahaya Jammeh

Ghen-Ghen! Is Pepsi really going to drop its price?

Arese Ugwu hosts Business Day’s first financial literacy show for millennials – The Bridge

No restraining order on Dino Melaye’s recall – INEC

The Film Blog: In a surprising rarity, the Bank of Industry is actually making impact

Custodian sponsors #YepaChallenge to call attention to Insurance in Nigeria

Nigerian and British Universities join The Future Awards Africa for summit on Leadership, Career Development

Olumide Makanjuola appointed Executive Vice-Chairman of The Future Project board

Lipton’s ‘Don’t Just Think; Do’ Ramadan Campaign ends as Nigerians embrace doing good

All things work together for good | Pastor Adefarasin reacts to House on the Rock, Abuja fire

Electrifying performances by KSA, Adewale Ayuba, BEZ, Omawumi, Daddy Showkey & others at Make Music Lagos 2017

2Baba, 9ice, YCee, others join 33 Export to celebrate friendship at the #CityOfFriends

Figuring your tax ID can be complicated but it does not have to be

The Thread: Vanguard makes a typo and Twitter NG lays into them

BREAKING: Russia says it may have killed ISIS leader, Al-Baghdadi

Russia is ready to have constructive dialogue with U.S.A – President Putin

Eyes of A Lagos Boy rounds off on a successful note

China donates N60 million to Aisha Buhari’s project

US Congressman who punched reporter gets 40 hour community service sentence

Opinion: The barrage of bile against Tambuwal

Saraki, Dogara, Adeosun in Aso Rock for signing of 2017 budget (WATCH)

“Excellence is not innate, it is cultivated with effort and supported by passion” | Mimi Kalinda speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

President Trump’s Attorney official response to Comey’s testimony

The Thread: Nigerians don’t care for El Rufai’s reassurance

[The Sexuality Blog]: Election year is coming up, and Nigerian politicians have remembered homosexuality exists (again)

Young people should channel their anger towards nation building – Adebola Williams

“You really can’t forgive until you heal” | Ayodeji Megbope shares her sexual abuse story on Kemi Adetiba’s King Women (WATCH)

Just In: Airforce men launch fresh attack on UNIOSUN students

The Thread: How to be the perfect Nigerian wife

The Thread: “Evil losers” “Sordid animals” | Angry reactions from Trump and other world leaders over UK terror attack

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