In fashion, there exists independent worlds of style, and sometimes these worlds on their parallel lanes, marry. For example, adding Ankara prints here and there to a suit has not just become a thing, but is now a go-to suit-swirl for designers. No doubt it requires certain basic but technical knowledge, however, when done right, spells F-U-N, and anyone can pull off style-splicing! Here are few tips to help you. When pairing Ankara prints with a plain western wear, make sure you choose a block color focally present in the print. Splicing with accessories is the easiest and quickest way…
Author: Pride Team
When you hear of budding Nigerian menswear brands, the name Orange Culture is bound to crop up. The modern brand, blown by a wave of uniqueness towards an unorthodox path, different from other brands which dish out ‘classics’ (Mai Atafo readily comes to mind), has undoubtedly garnered the attention of many Nigerians and non-Nigerians alike. The creative force behind the brand is none other than Adebayo Oke-Lawal. If you, like us, follow him judiciously on Instagram (that is, if you are members of our Adebayo stalk group too), then you know, without mincing words, Bayo is one stylish man! Not…
HOLY HUMOUR BUSINESS PARTNERS Two beggars are sitting on a park bench in Ireland. One is holding a cross and the other a Star of David. Both are holding hats to collect contributions. People walk by, lift their noses at the man with the Star of David and drop money into the hat of the man with the cross. Soon, the hat of the man with the cross is filled and the hat of the man with the Star of David is empty. A priest watches for a while and then approaches the men. He says to the man with…
So you want some funny openers to kickstart conversation with a girl you want to chat up? Here are a few pointers. P.S. Don’t blame us if she slaps your face and walks away. · Forget about Spiderman, Superman, and Batman. I’ll be your man. · Fascinating. I’ve been looking at your eyes all night long, ’cause I’ve never seen such dark eyes with so much light in them. · Was your dad a boxer? Cause you’re a knockout! · You’re so beautiful that you made me forget my pickup line. · If I had a star for every…
LAUGH QUOTE “I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in It.” – W. C. Fields WISE GUYS ANSWER TO STUPID QUESTION QUESTION: How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? WISE GUY: Three. One to prosecute, one to defend, one to screw it the same way they do everything else. TEACHER AND STUDENT TEACHER: John, how do you spell “crocodile”? JOHN: “K-R-O-K-O-D-A-I-L” TEACHER: No, that’s wrong JOHN: Maybe it’s wrong, but you asked me how I spell it! BUSINESS JOKE DON’T MESS WITH PROFESSIONALS A gang of robbers broke into a lawyer’s…
Again excessive tax sometime in the form of double taxation has been identified as killing young business in most African countries. The turnover tax regime, designed mainly for “micro businesses”, has been criticised because the start-ups are paying tax, even though they are making losses. Commentators say if these companies remained in the normal tax regime they would have paid no tax and they would be able to carry the losses forward to offset against future profits or income. The turnover tax regime is available for micro businesses with a qualifying turnover of R1 million or less. The system provides…
Even as Nigeria struggles to develop her mining industry, Mining production decreased by 8, 7 percent year-on-year in February, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) has said. StatsSA said the largest negative growth rates were recorded for iron ore, building materials, manganese ore and platinum group metals. Gold was a significant positive contributor, contributing 1,8 percentage points, StatsSA said. Seasonally adjusted mining production increased by 1,3 percent in February 2016 compared with January 2016 and by 2,2 percent in the three months ended February 2016 compared with the previous three months. Meanwhile, mineral sales also decreased by 1,5 percent year-on-year in January.…
Acting Director General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Paul Angya has urged States and Local Governments to offer assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) to enable them stand on their feet for overall economic and industrial growth. Angya, who spoke during a courtesy visit to Governor of Enugu State noted that the MSMEs was the engine of growth for any economy hence concerted efforts should be made by government at all levels to grow the sector. ‘There is no way we can diversify the economy without the active development and involvement of the MSMEs. They…
Pension Industry Operators (PenOp) Retreat has opened in Lagos with Operators asking for a modification of policy and regulation regarding investment of Pensions funds to bridge infrastructure deficit in the country. They appreciated National Pension Commission (PenCom) ring fencing of the fund but suggested some consideration and review of existing engagement rule to create opportunities for investment in that critical area. In her paper titled, “Investment of Pensions Funds, Processes- Challenges, Risks and Rewards” Abimbola Suleiman, Head, Investments at Pensions Alliance limited, noted that current regulations prescribed that maximum possible spend on infrastructure is N682 billion or $3.4 billion. Suleiman…
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the apex regulatory body for the Nigerian capital market has extended the deadline for free e-Dividend registration in the country by 150 days. The Commission is also going to bear the cost of registration on behalf of any investor who registered within the 150 days extension period but at the expiration of the grace period, subsequent registration of an investor would attract a fee of N100. Director General of the agency, Mounir Gwarzo who announced this at the Post First Quarter Capital Market Committee Meeting in Lagos noted that the e-dividend management system which was…