Funmilola Abeke Olurinola is a Mass Communication graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State where her natural talent and genuine love for all things beauty-related led to her starting her salon business while still an undergraduate without any formal training. She is also a Goldman Sachs Scholar of EDS. Pan African University Lagos.Popularly known by her traditional name: Abeke, Funmi is an...

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What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce. – Karl Lagerfeld I met Echa when I had to do a bridal shoot in collaboration with some amazing and talented ladies and I badly needed a photographer because the shoot had to happen before independence day. I was not very happy with the way I...

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Although pounded yam is a staple Nigerian meal, the stress of making it can sometimes act as an obstacle but thanks to Nigerians and their creativity you can easily eat your pounded yam as often as you eat semo.😁😁 Here's how to make pounded yam without any pounding. ...

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  “Chopping life” as they say is the new mantra when you know you have the money, especially now that foodies are getting superbly creative with food and making it hard to resist the temptation of eating it all in the name of “tasting” that is until you decide to go swimming and find out that the bikini no longer fit. Chai!🙆🙆🙆 Thankfully...

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  Getting a silky smooth skin may seem impossible but Bisi Ogunwale, the CEO of Osedudu Special Skincare is here to help. Her product works for everyone irrespective of whatever skin issues they may have, she's seen it all and proffers readily available solutions with her unique made in Nigeria skincare products. The award-winning brand has a pretty simple story behind its creation:...

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YES! YOU CAN BE DIFFERENT! That difference is your selling point!Embrace it! I've always hated walking into made in Nigeria businesses and being handed a list of 101 services they offer. Listen, if your business is offering more than five services and you’re calling yourselves experts on all of them, you’re lying through your teeth. Funmi Coconuts kept her business model simple. She...

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What are your thoughts about this? I for one personally believe , its relative. While on this salary, I can't do more than two kids, another person doesn't see it that way...What do y'all think? Drop your comments below! ...

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I love cake so much it’s become a running joke between my husband and I. He’ll tease me by offering me cake if I do him a favour, trust me to run around and do it of course! . That’s because Cake is definitely my favourite dessert (with the exception of ice-cream of course) but there’s just something about cake — the rich,...

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Nigerian Fried Rice! Hmmm! The second most popular rice dish in Nigeria; A must have at parties and a major meal in most homes. It’s tagged “Nigerian Fried Rice” obviously cos there are various recipes out there but the popular African recipe is the Nigerian Fried Rice. Now, there are several methods of cooking Nigerian Fried Rice. Some recipes call for parboiling of...

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The first time I heard about hustler square was four(4) months ago.  A friend of mine tagged me on a post called 'Transmission of followers" or 'Follow for follow" where you will follow pages you are interested via the comment section of Jagaban's page and they will also return the favour. It was a way for Nigerian entrepreneurs to boost their followers fast...

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   Mrs Kenny Toyo comes from a stable background. As a child, she had a strong artistic inclination and an affinity for beauty. “Even as a grown woman I would say I still have a curious and active imagination. Being a loner has made me into a bit of a storyteller, which happens to be something that I apply to my work every...

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Getting Made in Nigeria jollof recipe down can be very tricky, but the great thing is that once you have it down, you are golden. Those who know me well know that I don’t play with my Jollof. Even though I like to say that no two pots of Jollof are the same, there are some basic principles for the absolute best jollof...

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Adeshola Onadipe, Executive Editor of Ladies in Business Magazine; a creative Online Business magazine for ladies who are Entrepreneurs, Business starters, intending business owners, young entrepreneurs and upcoming ladies in business, not only generates story ideas, assigns stories to freelancers and regular contributors, writes feature stories , conducts celebrity interviews, edits all copy, oversees professional photo shoots, but she still top it up by...

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If you are out there believing that dreams don’t come true, let the story of the five-year-old boy named Taju inspire you today. Taju became a viral sensation on the internet when an unknown family member of his posted a video of the young boy on Instagram. ...

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Gokada is an on-demand motorbike hailing service, just like an Uber for Bikes.We all know the struggle that one has to go through using public transportation in Lagos, Gokada is here to make life easier! Move around Lagos smartly by requesting a ride on the Gokada app at an affordable cost without having to alternate at bus stops. ...

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 15 and Monday, June 18 as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Id-el Fitr. Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. M. Umar in Abuja on Monday. ...

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You don’t have to spend hours in front of a mirror to get your makeup perfect. There are all kinds of little tricks you can use that will make applying cosmetics much easier and ensure that you always have the look you are going for. Here are the top 17 makeup hacks that will change your life:1. Turn a pencil eyeliner into a...

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For those of you that may not know Mimiremi textiles brand based here in Nigeria then here’s introducing to you the Designer/Creative Director behind the self-named brand. Mimiremi is known for the production of Made in Nigeria Afrocentric fabrics and prints for the fashion and interior design industry... Aderonke is committed to preserving the African culture through her vibrant prints and to also...

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  Flats, heels, boots, ballets, sandals, clogs, platforms, wedges, scrappy, buckled, lace-ups, peep-toes, it’s a known fact that I love shoes. Infact, truth be told, if I didn’t have kids, I would have travelled just so I could get me some more amazing pairs of shoes. Hehe!😜 Believe me, when I say I am not alone in this, every woman I know definitely has...

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As you see dis New month, may God release fresh grace that will eliminate shame, disgrace & stagnation in your life. God will grant you a sound revelation of your peculiarities and a uniqueness that will make you outstanding among your peers. AMEN! Thou shall also be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord and a royal diadem in the...

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Lagos Bridal Fashion Week (LBFW) was held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos from the 4th of May, 2018 till the 6th of May, 2018. The event featured Master classes by professionals in the wedding industry and also had a bridal boutique for both local and international vendors from other African countries, UK, USA and Dubai. Showcasing their 2018 collections on...

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When I birthed my first son, all I could think about was how to maintain his “baby” skin, so it would look the same, even after he has grown up to become a man. I wanted him to have a skin that people will call “clean” “supple” , fresh and beautiful. With the myriads of baby beauty products out there, I got totally...

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Jumoke, a working class mum had an event to attend out of town.  Dress code :- Owanbe with a touch of sexy.  So she decided she had to slay and as such she was going to make that jumpsuit style she had been dreaming about. She called her designer who promised to get it done in record time.  Now all she had to...

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Popular Media personality and highest paid Nigeria blogger Linda Ikeji is finally pregnant and she decided to debut her baby bump today, now that she is well into her second Semester . Linda sure makes a very beautiful "preggo" and I wish her nothing but JOY. May you have a safe delivery Linda."AMEN" Check out, what she has to say about her pregnancy...

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If you went to boarding school in the 90s, like I did, I bet you will agree with me when I say; made in Nigeria peanut snacks; Kulikuli is every boarder’s must-have snacks. This is especially because; food scarcity is a frequent thing in the hostel, as almost everyone would have eaten all their provisions a month into the term and then, start...

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Billionaire businessman, entrepreneur and chairman of Forte Oil PLC, Femi Otedola, has shared a video of himself on old and outdated public mass transport system, popularly called ‘Molue’, in Lagos. The video captured the oil magnate on a ride from Sango to Agege. Otedola had earlier shared a video capturing himself in a public bus while in London just a few weeks ago....

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Growing up, I have always been surrounded by African prints especially Ankara and Adire, i can't really say I developed a taste or liking for either back then. Fast forward to many years later however, when I became more fashion conscious, I fell in love with made in Nigeria Ankara accessories, especially neck pieces and palm slippers.  My love nearly turned to obsession...

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  I’ve lived with roommates, lived alone, and now live with my husband and two small children. Over that time, one thing has remained constant: I am a good housekeeper but my kids are trying to turn me into a shitty one. Hian! 😠😠😠 We don’t live in filth, but my home is now always just a little messy. I no longer have...

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Are you a female Entrepreneur or an aspiring one, you'll be glad to hear this!!! The Ladies In Business Magazine; a platform  born solely to showcase, inspire and motivate Made in Nigeria products female entrepreneurs is going to be officially launched soon.  Their mission  is to ensure that every lady doing business is prepared and ready to be SEEN,  HEARD and RECOGNIZED without fear but...

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Zaynab Usman Muazu is the mind behind Piped Gourmet Deserts and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Abuja, Nigeria and a Master’s degree from Cranfield University School of Management, UK. Zaynab has thirteen years work experience from Broad Bank Nigeria Ltd (now Union Bank PLC), Central Bank of Nigeria, BGL Private Equity and Federal Ministry of Power.  When she decided to...

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Oluwatobi Oreoluwa’s career can simply be described as an adventure in wood. The desire to make a difference, his fascination with interior designing and the willingness to provide affordable furniture which has a story attached to it was the inspiration behind his brand. He studied architecture in University and when he made up his mind to start out, Design and craftsmanship came naturally...

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This one is my fault! Na me mess up 1. So one morning, my mum sent me to buy ogi for breakfast. After all the grumbling I sha went so she won't reset my brain with slap. ...

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Today been the first day of the month of May, I pray that God will open his heavenly window of blessings and showers his blessings in abundance for you and your family in Jesus Name, Amen. ...

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So the Nigerian government posted me to Zamfara and of course, I decided to relocate because ...

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Who says you need a guy to be happy and fulfilled?  Human beings always want what they don't have instead of appreciating what they've got. We always want what someone else has instead of enjoying what we have. We are always comparing our stuff to someone else's stuff. We are always thinking, "If I only had him, I would be happy." Don't get...

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African designers are having a very good year. In just a matter of months designers like Duro Olowu, Mataano and Mimi Plange are pushing their way to the forefront landing in big magazines and on even bigger stars. Chief among them are Deola Sagoe, the Nigerian born beauty is making a splash in her homeland and abroad with chic pieces which offer flu,...

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