Anthony Osae-Brown: What foreign investors hate about Nigerian companies (30 Days, 30 Voices)

As a financial journalist, I have the privilege of being in contact with several investors seeking to invest in Nigerian companies. However, most of them have similar complaints about Nigerian companies. It is interesting how a good number of Nigerian companies complain of lack of capital to execute their expansion plans but do everything... Read More

foreign investors, Nigerian companies, Nigerian Stock Exchange

May 10, 2013

Lordbanks: When it comes to Nigerian apps & start-ups, make that “first taste” count

by Bankole Oluwafemi It doesn’t matter what you have to do or whom you have to beg, bribe or kill to make it happen — whenever you do manage to get someone to use your product, make certain to blow their minds the very first time. Blogging about tech startups is like being at a... Read More

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May 10, 2013

Aw, she’s sweet: Tonto Dikeh shares a photo you’ll love (LOOK)

by Hauwa Gambo God has saved us from all those slightly-too-much photographs of actress and there’s-nothing-you-can-do-about-it singer, Tonto Dikeh. By herself, of herself, she has no begun to share photos that are easy on the eye. Like this one shared and with a comment ‘You look innocent with blonde’. Oh, don’t nit-pick on the doesn’t-quite-make-sense... Read More

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May 10, 2013

“The God of hardworking females” will strike down (some) bloggers – Singer, Waje mounts the pulpit

by Akan Ido Waje let the anger go this morning when she went on to Twitter slamming bloggers who, according to her, won’t verify their stories before publishing – a particular blogger, at least. The singer who recently became an ambassador with the telecommunications company, Globacom ranted about a reporter who published a false reporter about... Read More

bloggers, females, paternity, reporters, Waje

May 10, 2013

Sweet? Charly Boy & his wife take the PDA to another level (PHOTOS)

by Hauwa Gambo Are you tired of them yet? Taking every chance they get for some Public Display of Affection – the singer(?) and TV personality Charly Boy took his wife of more than 30 years to the Sheraton in Abuja for what appears to be a surprise lunch date. He’s happy to share – and we are... Read More

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May 10, 2013

Tope Olofin: 5 habits of highly successful Nigerian bloggers (Y! Superblogger)

by Tope Olofin You may not be a great writer, but the ability to get your message across to your audience is the key. Mean what you write and write what you mean. Human beings are creatures of pattern. Without it, we will live in a world of chaos and total anarchy. Like we don’t... Read More

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May 10, 2013

Samsung takes two football loving kids to London for Chelsea FC’s ‘Dream the Blues’ campaign

by Isi Esene Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today that the Dream the Blues campaign will have its finale in London from May 14 to 20, inviting 14 football-loving kids from seven countries to support and encourage their dreams. Samsung launched the Dream the Blues... Read More

May 10, 2013

Who goes dare: Try me if you think I’m impotent – Singer, Yinka Ayefele

by Akan Ido Yoruba artiste, Yinka Ayefele who was paralysed from the waist down after a serious accident in 1997 has debunked rumours from certain quarters that the unfortunate incident has rendered him impotent. The Ondo state born singer reportedly reacted to skeptics saying his condition is a special medical case. According to him: “Doctors... Read More

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May 10, 2013

Opinion: While you were waiting to invest in Africa…

by Francis Onwumere Everything seems perfect. In fact too perfect. Only that nobody is investing yet, for fear of another bubble… Africa is rising and if you’re not investing- you’re missing out. There’s been a lot of conversation around this topic since 2010 prompted by shrinking markets in America and Europe (Germany), China’s selfish unwavering... Read More

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May 10, 2013

Femi Longe: Talent – The Achilles’ heel of Nigeria’s IT revolution (Y! Policy Hub)

by Femi Longe In a country with high levels of unemployment, jobs far outnumber skilled developers in the sector. The best hands are either already in a job, have their own start-ups that they are nursing to life or charge a premium beyond what most start-ups can afford. There wasn’t any of the usual patriotic uproar... Read More

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May 10, 2013

Opinion: How to sell your Nollywood blockbuster in 2 minutes

by Seun Ajayi As an unrepentant media buff, I’m one of those Nigerians who has his overpriced data bundle depleted by the common practice of watching youtube videos, A LOT of you tube videos. Since Nigeria got its share of the new media explosion, Nollywood producers swiftly moved from the expensive and then popular TV... Read More

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May 10, 2013

Aww, cute couple: Wizkid steps out with girlfriend

by Akan Ido Wizkid and his beautiful girlfriend, Omotani Omotayo were spotted at Moet & Chandon Fashion event in Lagos and they definitely look good together. See more photos of the cute couple below: – [Photos: H/T 360Nobs]

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May 10, 2013

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: It is not enough to be proudly Nigerian

by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji These days it is not enough to be “Proudly Nigerian” when we can build global companies that are “proudly from Nigeria”. I used to be very worried that even if we assume Nigeria finally gets its act together, and gets on the economic path to greatness, the world would have moved so... Read More

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May 10, 2013

Aha: “You cannot eat alone… The day you speak, I will speak too” – Nyesom Wike replies Amaechi

by Rachel Ogbu As the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, said threatens to expose some Abuja-based politicians from the state owing to the crisis currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, the Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, has said he too is ready to open up on the secrets of his... Read More

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May 10, 2013

“If I’m arrested, Nigeria will be history” – Asari Dokubo dares House of Reps, insists on GEJ presidency

by Rachel Ogbu “Arrest me if you can,” the leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has told the House of Representatives and leaders of Northern Nigeria. Dokubo-Asari, reportedly addressed reporters on Wednesday evening in Abuja. “I stand by my statement which I made in my early press conference. There will be... Read More

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May 10, 2013

Rough rider: NAFDAC nabs trader in Lagos with N106m fake condoms, drugs (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu A trader in Lagos has been arrested with fake Rough Rider condoms and other cosmetic products worth N106, 210, 000. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has arrested Olisaemeka Osefoh, for importation of counterfeit medicines into Nigeria including Mycoten cream, Neurogesic ointment and Skineal cream. According to reports,... Read More

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May 10, 2013

ThisDay headquarters shut down over non-payment of staff salary

by Rachel Ogbu The ThisDay Newspaper Headquarters in Lagos was shut down following the non-payment of staff salary. The National Union of Printing, Publishing and Paper Product Workers on Thursday claimed workers had been owed for four months despite the publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, in April promising to pay within 30 days. [READ: Employers could get... Read More

criminal offense, owing staff salaries, ThisDay Newspaper, Unpaid Wages Prohibition bill, workers’ salaries

May 10, 2013

Nasir el-Rufai responds: Why is Charles Soludo so hurt?

by Nasir el-Rufai Unlike Charles who makes people believe they are perfect when he needs them, I was consistent in and out of office in pointing to those I worked with where I believe they went wrong just as I was self critical of my own shortcomings. Long before the publication of The Accidental Public Servant,... Read More

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May 10, 2013

It’z showtime: Wizkid unveils Starboy record label artistes (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Superstar, Wizkid has released pictures of artiste under his Starboy record label with Maleek Berry, Legendary Beats and Mutay. Wizkid who rose to fame with the EME crew co-founded by Banky W released the photos yesterday online. These guys appear ready for business and their fans are waiting for the hits to stat rolling... Read More

Legendary Beats, Maleek Berry, Mutay, Starboy, wizkid

May 10, 2013

This will touch your heart: Victims of building collapse locked in final embrace [DISTURBING IMAGE]

by Isi Esene The Bangladesh garment factory tragedy is a testimony to the high cost of cheap labour with death toll rising to as high as 900. No picture documents this unnecessary tragedy more than the heartbreaking image of two victims locked in a final embrace that captures the moment the collapse took place. Both... Read More

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May 9, 2013

“It’s not pomo or shaki”: Nigerian celeb teaches you how to ‘kiss right’ (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe Ahem. Media personality, Toke Makinwa discusses the act of kissing on her vlog this week and yes she demonstrates. For Makinwa, the ideal way of kissing should tick these boxes: Think gentle Caress the lips Get creative Watch the video here:

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May 9, 2013

Oh la la! Brazilian supermodel tweets photo of PERFECT bikini body (LOOK)

She has a perfect figure, gorgeous family and plenty of cash to splash. And just when you thought things couldn’t get any better for Gisele Bundchen, they do. The 32-year-old supermodel tweeted a selfie of herself bikini-clad on Thursday. Selfie envy: Gisele Bundchen posted a picture of herself on Thursday which showed off both her... Read More

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May 9, 2013

#ThisActuallyHappened: 4 NYSC members taken to court for noisemaking

by NAN The police have complained about the noise-making of the corps members during court hours. Four NYSC members were on Thursday dragged before an Ibadan Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Mapo for allegedly disrupting proceedings. The corps members were at the premises of the popular Mapo Hall for their weekly Community Development Service. The... Read More

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May 9, 2013

Awful news: ‘Yori Yori’ singer diagnosed with cancer of the blood

by Hauwa Gambo This makes us terribly sad. Such Nwanchukwu Ozioko (aka Vast) of the music duo Bracket – whose hits include ‘Yori Yori’ has been diagnosed of Lymphoma, a cancer of the blood. The blogger Linda Ikeji reveals that the “singer was diagnosed in February this year after suffering serious body pains, headaches, non stop... Read More

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May 9, 2013

SPOTTED: Tiwa Savage singing in the rain (and with no shoes!)

by Hauwa Gambo Home girl is channeling her inner Goodluck Jonathan it appears! Singer and recently engaged Mavin act Tiwa Savage was spotted giving a hell of a performance – in the rain and without shows at half-time of a football match at City Stadium in Warri, Delta. Our kind of girl!

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May 9, 2013

Rachel Ogbu: The Endurance Trek (30 Days, 30 Voices)

They are in there Whether you know it or not They are sufferring Creations thought of little worth Deep in the interiors on the hills of Akoko I saw their anguish Little did I know before But now, I can distinguish What is pain and what is hunger What brings hate and all the anger.... Read More

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May 9, 2013

Of big data and conversations in the hallway – #MWWA2013 Day 1 [RECAP]

by Tolu Agunbiade For me, the best part of #MWWA2013 Day 1 happened outside the conference hall, in the hallways and at lunch where no one was reciting their practiced presentations. The day was off to a rainy start and after spending about three hours in traffic getting to MWWA2013, all I could think was... Read More

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May 9, 2013

It was an emergency landing, not a crash – Air Force

by Hauwa Gambo “Contrary to earlier reports in the media, the Nigerian Air Force has debunked the claim that a fighter jet today crashed at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Port Harcourt,” Channels TV is reporting The Nigerian Air Force MI-24B helicopter on a training exercise did not crash but made an emergency landing at the... Read More

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May 9, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Another Nigerian military plane crashes in Port Harcourt (Updated)

by Rachel Ogbu Another military plane has reportedly crashed, this time at the Air Force Base in Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital two days after a fighter jet suffered a “mechanical” problem from where it was conducting military operations in neighbouring Mali killing its two pilots. [READ: 2 Nigerian pilots die as fighter jet... Read More

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May 9, 2013

It’s a new world! New Yorker cover for Mother’s Day is a lesbian couple (LOOK)

by Hauwa Gambo In case you were in any doubt, well the world has now completely changed – and the New Yorker is here to prove. The cover of the authoritative magazine honours Mother’s Day with with its usually illustrated cover – but this time it’s of a lesbian couple, two moms reading a card... Read More

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Anthony Osae-Brown: What foreign investors hate about Nigerian companies (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Lordbanks: When it comes to Nigerian apps & start-ups, make that “first taste” count

Aw, she’s sweet: Tonto Dikeh shares a photo you’ll love (LOOK)

“The God of hardworking females” will strike down (some) bloggers – Singer, Waje mounts the pulpit

Sweet? Charly Boy & his wife take the PDA to another level (PHOTOS)

Tope Olofin: 5 habits of highly successful Nigerian bloggers (Y! Superblogger)

Samsung takes two football loving kids to London for Chelsea FC’s ‘Dream the Blues’ campaign

Who goes dare: Try me if you think I’m impotent – Singer, Yinka Ayefele

Opinion: While you were waiting to invest in Africa…

Femi Longe: Talent – The Achilles’ heel of Nigeria’s IT revolution (Y! Policy Hub)

Opinion: How to sell your Nollywood blockbuster in 2 minutes

Aww, cute couple: Wizkid steps out with girlfriend

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: It is not enough to be proudly Nigerian

Aha: “You cannot eat alone… The day you speak, I will speak too” – Nyesom Wike replies Amaechi

“If I’m arrested, Nigeria will be history” – Asari Dokubo dares House of Reps, insists on GEJ presidency

Rough rider: NAFDAC nabs trader in Lagos with N106m fake condoms, drugs (PICTURED)

ThisDay headquarters shut down over non-payment of staff salary

Nasir el-Rufai responds: Why is Charles Soludo so hurt?

It’z showtime: Wizkid unveils Starboy record label artistes (LOOK)

This will touch your heart: Victims of building collapse locked in final embrace [DISTURBING IMAGE]

“It’s not pomo or shaki”: Nigerian celeb teaches you how to ‘kiss right’ (WATCH)

Oh la la! Brazilian supermodel tweets photo of PERFECT bikini body (LOOK)

#ThisActuallyHappened: 4 NYSC members taken to court for noisemaking

Awful news: ‘Yori Yori’ singer diagnosed with cancer of the blood

SPOTTED: Tiwa Savage singing in the rain (and with no shoes!)

Rachel Ogbu: The Endurance Trek (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Of big data and conversations in the hallway – #MWWA2013 Day 1 [RECAP]

It was an emergency landing, not a crash – Air Force

SNAPSHOT: Another Nigerian military plane crashes in Port Harcourt (Updated)

It’s a new world! New Yorker cover for Mother’s Day is a lesbian couple (LOOK)

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