Fate Foundation Searches for Fate Model Entrepreneur 2009

July 31, 2009

From July 27, 2009, FATE Foundation will embark on a search for the 2009 FATE Model Entrepreneur of the Year as part of its 9th Annual Celebration Award Ceremony. FATE Foundation is calling on all Nigerians across the country to [...]

IFAD to Invest $140Million US Dollars in Nigeria

July 29, 2009

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will according to IFAD President Kanayo Nwanze infuse approximately N21 billion (140 million U.S.dollars) for small scale farming in Nigeria. Nwanze made his announcement during an interview with the State House Correspondents during [...]

Nigeria’s Re-emerging Middle Class

July 26, 2009

From the mid-80s onwards, Nigeria experienced the massive exodus of its middle class to foreign shores. With the global economic crisis squeezing the pockets of many Nigerians abroad, Nigeria is now witnessing a return of many of these middle class [...]

UNIDO Encourages Revival of Nigeria’s Textile Industry

July 24, 2009

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has shifted its focus on Nigeria’s ailing textile industry encouraging a revival of the industry. In a released statement late last month, UNIDO explained the significance of the industry to the country’s economic health, [...]

Virgin Nigeria Sued by Guaranty Trust Bank

July 24, 2009

Virgin Nigeria a sponsor of many fashion and entertainment events in Nigeria announced earlier this month its plans to list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) after according to it, “branding and rebranding.” Its efforts on rebranding and listing on [...]

Global Fashion: Lanvin Spring/Summer 2010

July 21, 2009

There is something about Lanvin’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection that reminds of Nigeria’s Emmy Collins refined yet fiercely independent point of view.

Fashion & Art Academy, Lagos

July 21, 2009

Coco Chanel during her remarkable career in fashion once said, “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” [...]

Enugu State to Open Shopping Mall

July 21, 2009

Enugu state announces its plan for a shopping mall. The shopping mall called ‘Polo Park Shopping Mall’ according to the state’s Governor Sullivan Chime is a partnership with the State of Enugu and the Persianas Group, developers of The Palms [...]