DECADES before the Lagos State government announced (recently) that it is set to move against noise pollution, the menace had been part and parcel of Lagos life, nay most Nigerian cities. According to World Health Organisation (WHO) noise is “…unwanted or harmful outdoor sound created by human activities.” When it persists, it damages the ears …
Every entrepreneur starts out with big dreams and excitement. As an entrepreneur, you control your own destiny, and with the right ideas, the right skill set and unflinching dedication, you can build wealth or establish an enterprise to serve as your legacy. But it comes at a cost. It comes with concessions and sometimes touch …
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Few companies get up and running without a bit of private capital giving them an extra boost. Attaining that capital means impressing seasoned investors and convincing them that your business, more than any other, is worthy of their time and money. Investors also consider factors such as personality traits of the entrepreneurs. They realise that an …
Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions Keep people off balance and in the dark by never revealing the purpose behind your actions. If they have no clue what you are up to, they cannot prepare a defense. Guide them far enough down the wrong path, envelope them in enough smoke, and by the time they realize …
The exterior of the supermarket is presentable enough. There are quite a number of beggars who tend to disturb the shoppers and I feel something should be done about that. Parking is good but not great. For the kind of crowd the store pulls, they can do a lot better. As I walked into the …
Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria-economically, socially and otherwise. From the comical to the puzzling and the most shocking, it all happens in this city of over 15 million people. It is a fascinating place to be. Due to the complexities that make Lagos unique, people have evolved different ways to communicate, interact and pass along …
Festac town, a once quiet, suburban, middle-class residential area originally referred to as Festival town or Festac village. It is located along the Lagos – Badagry Expressway in Lagos is fast becoming a haven for sex workers. The highest congregation of these sex workers appears to be in a brothel found near the bridge, linking the …
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In most of the major cities of the world, socio-economic activities take place round the clock. This is especially true in developed countries. A 24-hour economy is one in which business or pleasure does not stop because its nighttime. Sadly, Lagos nightlife has been in reverse gear for several decades. But change is here. Restaurants, bars, nightclubs, …
On the 5th of August, 2015, students seeking admission into the University of Lagos together with their parents staged a peaceful protest in front of the school gate. The Joint Admission And Matriculation Board (JAMB) and its educational stakeholders had fixed the cut-off mark for universities at 180 as requirement for admission, while the polytechnics …
My name is Janet Jiya. I was born in Lagos, Nigeria but spent my first 10 years in Port Harcourt. I am the youngest of two and studied mass communication in Caleb University, Lagos. You can call me a total package as some friends will call me because I find myself being able to do so …
