Author: Obayomi Abiola Benjamin

I think it is high time we moved away from the story of Evans the billionaire kidnapper that has trended in almost all of the social media platforms and ask pertinent questions about the state of health of President Muhammadu Buhari. With all sense of modesty, I don’t think it would be out of place if Nigerians collectively put pressure on the authority to tell us whether Mr. President can continue to function in that office. I know the constitution allows him to be away for as long as possible provided he duly handed over the affairs of the nation…

By Reuters Britain said 27 high-rise apartment blocks had failed fire safety checks carried out after the deadly Grenfell Tower blaze, including several in north London where residents were forced to evacuate amid chaotic scenes late on Friday. British officials have conducted tests on some 600 high-rise buildings across England after fire ravaged the Grenfell social tower block in west London on June 14, killing at least 79 people in the capital’s most deadly blaze since World War Two. The Department for Communities said 27 apartment blocks had failed tests, from London in the southeast to Manchester in the north…

There is a popular saying that……”don’t chase success, rather chase excellence, and success will follow you.” To be really successful in every area of our lives, excellence is one sure thing that we must embrace. When God made us, he made us excellently well. The bible says that “we are fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalms 139:14). There was no single error in you when God was carving you. Everything that God created are made with precision and excellence in His mind.(Genesis 1:1-10). So, our God is an excellent God, and we are made in His image, therefore we cannot exude…

By Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, I’m sure you’ll agree with me that this is a season of acute paranoia and schizophrenia in our dear beloved country. But we must not give up. We have more to gain in an atmosphere of peace and unity and more to lose in a condition of war and lawlessness. The past few weeks have brought out the bitterness and abject bigotry in some of us. I once read somewhere that “anger beclouds reasoning.” Seriously, nothing could be truer. I’m happy that a few bold and courageous Nigerians have risen up to the occasion in…

The United Nations Economic and Social Affairs Department on Wednesday released its “World Population Prospects: The 2017 Revision.” The summary of the report is produced below: The report suggests, among other key findings, that the world’s population  would increase by slightly more than one billion people over the next 13 years, reaching 8.6 billion in 2030, and increasing further to 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion by 2100. More than half of the anticipated growth in global population between now and 2050 is expected to occur in Africa. It states that out of the additional 2.2 billion people who…

The Nigerian Senate is reportedly working on a bill, that will seek to curtail the high house rents paid across the country. This was disclosed by the Senate Committee Chairman on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Dino Melaye.  According to Melaye, the ‘Rent Edit’ bill, would protect tenants and landlords. He also promised that lawmakers would ensure the passage of the bill before the end of the 8th Senate This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information at the housing arm of the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Eno Olotu, in Abuja, on Wednesday.…

By Japheth Omojuwa If the rest of Africa expect Nigeria and South Africa to chart a pathway and provide some sort of economic leadership, they would have to look elsewhere for the time being. Africa’s two biggest economies, with a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of nearly $800 billion are both in recession at the same time, for the first time ever in the modern history of the continent. The time of arrival at this recessive destination may be different for both Nigeria and South Africa, but the navigation patterns bear a striking resemblance. The combined forces of corruption, public…

By Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, I write movingly today because those who have the platforms to reach a mass audience should rise to rescue Nigeria from those hell-bent on unleashing stupendous terror and horror on our dearly beloved country. It is necessary for me to repeat some of my life history for people to understand the pain and anguish I feel about those toying with our very existence as a nation. I was not born with a silver spoon. I have willingly laboured more for myself and our country than I ever want to receive. I have suffered enough pains,…

Is the valuation of land and properties across the country reflective of economic realities? This was the poser for estate surveyors and valuers at the inauguration of the reconstituted Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON)  in Abuja by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola.”- The Nation “For me, I think the most important lessons that I like to share at this inauguration is to pose the question to you whether the current land evaluation system and values are consistent with the realities of our economy. Are these values consistent with reality? Why are…

By Fumnanya Agbugah On Friday, 26th May 2017, the third edition of the Finer Wealth Series, a real estate investment and wealth initiative launched by Fine and Country in 2015 took place at the Clear Essence California Spa and Wellness Resort. The event aims to enlighten, encourage and equip more female investors to get into the property ladder either individually or collectively and leverage the power of numbers. This year’s edition themed “BUILDING BLOCKS: Understanding the Fundamentals of Real Estate Investments,” focused on engaging and enlightening younger female investors and their families with practical knowledge on investing in residential property. One…