Financial literacy series: Ways to enhance chances of getting a personal loan

Financial literacy series: Ways to enhance chances of getting a personal loan

A personal loan is a loan, which is given to a person to help them take care of personal needs, and not business needs. Personal loans are usually taken for education, medical expenses, purchase of home appliances and equipment, house improvements and many other needs. Usually, when you want to borrow money from a bank,... Read More

June 25, 2015

46% of Nigerian Youths have been in relationships with at least one person they are ashamed of

How well do you know the Nigerian youth when it comes to relationships? Do you know that 38% of them want payment of bride price reformed and regulated? Maybe that is why many of them do not marry early these days. Or could it be because 44% of them think the guy needs to earn... Read More

The Naked Convos

June 24, 2015

#OSGVITILIGODAY – Celebrating World Vitiligo Day

World Vitiligo Day is an annual event specially dedicated to people with Vitiligo on June 25th. The global event is to create awareness about the skin condition. Vitiligo is a continual skin problem that produces white depigmentation patches that develop and enlarge only in certain sections of the skin. The white patches appear because the... Read More

olori supergal, vitiligo

June 24, 2015

Financial literacy series: Useful security tips when using alternative banking channels

With the rise in the use of alternative banking channels like ATMs, mobile apps, internet & mobile banking, fraudsters have also become smarter in using these channels to dupe innocent people. There are security intelligence when using alternative banking channels. Here are some tips to ensure that you do not become a victim of desperate... Read More

June 24, 2015

Stakeholders commend Binggo

Nigeria’s first branded dry dog food ‘Binggo’ from the staples of Grand Cereals Limited (GCL); a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria Plc. is already carving a niche for itself in the pet food market as revealed from the on-going stakeholders forum which the brand is conducting across key dog breeding markets such as Port Harcourt,... Read More

Incredible offers with Konga Shoe Week & Deals Clearance Sale!

TGIPayday! It’s everyone favorite time of the month once again as the long awaited payday is just around the corner. Konga.com is offering two hot deals this week to enable you get the things you have been dreaming about all through the month – at unbeatably low prices! For Shoe lovers who know that the... Read More

Union Bank launches smarter banking centers

In line with its efforts to build “simpler, smarter bank, the management and directors of the bank over the week launched new smarter banking centres at MM2 Lagos Airport, E-Center (Yaba), Silverbird Galleria (Lagos & Abuja). Speaking at the launch Emeka Emuwa (group managing director Union Bank of Nigeria) said that “The smarter banking centre... Read More

Gbenga Olorunpomi: Taking a stand against bad businesses

I love burgers. I could never resist ordering them each time I entered a fast food restaurant. The last time I ordered a beef burger at a Mr. Biggs outlet changed the way I look at burgers forever. Usually, I simply make my order, pay wait for the good and dig in. Not anymore. This... Read More

BOOM Party: Terry G and Dammy Krane invade UniAbuja

Thursday 18th June 2015 is a day that will not easily be forgotten in UniAbuja. I’m not one of those who quickly jump on fancy slangs but I can tell you this about the BOOM party at UniAbuja, it was a blast! This time it’s thank God is Thursday It would have been your regular... Read More

dammy krane, Tecno, Terry G

June 20, 2015

So Klin Celebrates with Nigerian Idol Season 5 Winner!

It may be the last show of the Nigerian Idol Season 5 where Lagos-born K-Peace emerged as the winner of the competition, but So Klin was clearly determined to go out with a bang as over 300 strong audience present for the Grand Finale were fete with surprise packs of the new Soklin. A member... Read More

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June 19, 2015

Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship (WOWe) Festival unveils a strong list of speakers

Women Of West Africa Entrepreneurship *festival 2015 unveils a few of the speakers for the Third annual *WOWe* festival being held at the Landmark centre on the 25th and 26th of June 2015. WOWe provides an amazing opportunity for women to engage with Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurs and celebrate excellence and success, as women continue to be the drivers of... Read More

Get 10% extra airtime when you recharge on UBills Online

UBills Africa Online Payment Service allows users to buy airtime for their mobile phones for Etisalat, Starcomms, Glo, MTN, Airtel and Visafone using any debit or prepaid card. Enjoy the automatic ease of recharging and receive an extra 10% of the top-up value from now till the 30th of June. Here’s how it works: ... Read More

June 17, 2015

It’s Best Seller’s Week on your favorite online mall – Konga

If you simply must have the VERY BEST in fashion, phones, computers, home gadgets, kitchenware and so much more – then this week Konga is the place for you to be. From Monday the 15th till Friday the 19th, Konga will be unveiling our Best Selling items and brands across different categories – one new... Read More

Aiki Nigeria takes basic ICT training to Enugu

The training is geared to train youths with basic digital and communication skills, and also provide them with online learning opportunities in order to prepare them for the job market. Participants will be taught on the use of computer appreciation, search engines, Microsoft office, and social media. This training will run from the 25th of... Read More

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June 15, 2015

Nobel Carpets donates rugs to Hearts of Gold

As part of initiatives geared towards giving back to the society, Lucky Fibres Plc, makers of Nobel Carpets and Rugs, the largest manufacturer of carpets and rugs in the whole of West-Africa, has donated sets of specially designed children’s rugs and carpets to the Hearts of Gold Children Hospice in Lagos. General Manager, Lucky Fibres,... Read More

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June 13, 2015

Final Top 2 performances… So Klin celebrates Nigerian Idol 5

Finally, Nigeria’s top TV reality music competition, Nigerian Idol season 3, has reached its last set of performances. With 3 performances each on Sunday night, the Top 2 contestants, Dolu and K-peace, delivered beyond their best. During the final performances, Dolu and K-peace performed West Life’s ‘Flying without Wings’. It was the last duet for... Read More

nigerian idol, So Klin

June 12, 2015

Etisalat Easycliq now “Datafied” with two additional services

Etisalat Nigeria has expanded its Easycliq bundle with the addition of two new data services, ‘Social Me on Cliq’ and ‘Music & Video Night Download’. The two new affordable services will ensure that youths stay connected always with peers and family members through social media. Speaking on the additional services, Chief Marketing Officer, Etisalat Nigeria,... Read More

Up to 50% off in the Konga Summer Reign Flash Sale

The deals are getting so hot you might need to grab some shades in this Summer Reign! For one day and one day only, we’ll have unbelievable deals and offers in the Summer Reign Flash Sale happening on the 12th of June 2015. Get up to 50% off exquisite fashion, phones, laptops and home &... Read More

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June 12, 2015

Be seen with MTN CallerFeel

In its relentless fashion of providing innovative value added services to Nigerians, MTN launches CallerFeel. So what is MTN CallerFeel all about? Simply put, it’s about getting your message seen. Do you need customers for your new business or you simply want to share some great news with as many people as you like?... Read More

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June 11, 2015

Conversation and Cakes: EbonyLife TV to host 100 young thought leaders with Attahiru Jega

Africa’s first Global Black Entertainment and Lifestyle network, EbonyLife TV is set to host 100 young leaders to an exclusive meeting with Professor Attahiru Jega, the chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Coming after Nigeria’s most successful electoral seasons to date, the participants will be able to meet and converse with Jega about... Read More

Attahiru Jega, EbonyLife TV, Jega

June 11, 2015

One man, two elections, and a chance to sit with him: Be part of the 20 to have afternoon tea with Professor Jega

100 young professionals, entrepreneurs and celebrities, will have an opportunity to have tea and interact with Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega. Media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, will moderate a ‘question and answer’ session, during the event.The event will be held on Saturday, June 20, at the Wheatbaker Hotel, in Ikoyi, Lagos. Ebony Life television will be hosting the session,... Read More

Get ready for the Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship (WOWe) Festival 2015.

Back by popular demand, get ready for the third Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship edition, the WOWe Festival 2015. Brought to you by Montgomery West Africa and steered by Tori Abiola, the Nigerian Ambassador for WED the UN-Foundation backed initiative for women entrepreneurs. The WOWe Festival 2015 brings a completely new and superior experience for... Read More

So Klin celebrates with the Top 3 Nigerian Idol finalists

Feverish excitement builds in Nigeria’s top TV reality show, Nigerian Idol, with the unveiling of the top 3 contesting for the 2015 crown. The grand finale draws apprehensively nearer now and many people are locked in arguments over who smiles home with the star prize of N7.5 million cash prize. The top 3 contestants, K-Peace, Dolu and... Read More

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June 4, 2015

10 things you didn’t know about the TECNO B J7

TECNO Mobile has established itself as a top player in the arena of mobile devices manufacturers with significant market shares in Nigeria and across Africa in the past 15 years; the Telecoms giant won over Nigerian hearts by making market entrants with affordable and innovative mobile devices with Dual-SIM carriages. BOOM J7 is the No1... Read More

Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield Polo: Access Bank Donates N10m to UNICEF

The prestigious Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield international polo tournament came to a flourishing climax over the weekend with the presentation of the N10 million donations by the sole sponsors, Access Bank Plc to UNICEF. The donation was presented at the Fifth Chukker Polo & Country Club in Kaduna on Sunday by the Executive Director,... Read More

Fairy and Iretiola, a match made in heaven

Award-winning actress, broadcaster, wife and mother, Iretiola Doyle, was recently named Brand Ambassador for Fairy Dishwashing Liquid. She describes the relationship as the right round peg in the right round hole – a perfect match. The Journey to fame: Education and Career She moved to Lagos after having studied Theatre Arts at the University of... Read More

PANDORA launches new store at Ikeja City Mall

by Ranti Joseph Ikeja City Mall just got a new addition as PANDORA launches a new store at the mall. Through the bustling Ikeja City Mall, celebrities and fashion insiders made a glamorous entrance for the opening of the new Pandora store in Ikeja City Mall. The new store celebrations were kicked off by a... Read More

May 25, 2015

Etisalat joins MTN and Airtel in #Petrocalypse

by Mobutu Sankara Looks like #Petrocalypse has taken more prisoners. This morning, Etisalat announced possible outages due to our current fuel problem. Following Airtel and MTN’s lead. Scarcity of Petroleum Products: Etisalat Announces Possible Outages To Network Operations pic.twitter.com/osvZJW9Q1O — Etisalat Nigeria (@etisalat_9ja) May 25, 2015 You know who hasn’t joined Etisalat, MTN, and Airtel?... Read More