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Home & LifestyleJun 8, 2014
The current article is the third in our series on personal and residential security. Here is the link for the Part I and Part II of this series. Herein we shall highlight some issues, oversight that will pose a security risk, lapse if not factored in.
Home & LifestyleApr 24, 2014
By and large, Ikoyi is a posh neighbourhood with a mishmash of exquisite residential apartments and commercial presence. Ikoyi borders the Lagos Lagoon and takes up the eastern half of Lagos Island. It is one of the towns that make up the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos state.
Home & LifestyleApr 9, 2014
Our next port of call in this series of profiling what makes the different parts of Lagos tick, is Ibeju-Lekki. The name Ibeju-Lekki is derived from the name of two autonomous communities: Ibeju and Lekki. Ibeju-Lekki shares boundaries with Ogun state to the north, Eti-Osa local government to the west, Epe local government to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Some of the prominent communities in Ibeju-Lekki include: Abijo, Awoyaya, Lakowe, Bogije, Sapati, Igando-Oloja, Arapagi, oke-odo Elemoro, Akodo, Magbon-Alade, Eleko, Debojo, Solu-Alade, Iwerekun amongst others.
Home & LifestyleApr 8, 2014
In this series, we shall be chronicling different parts of Lagos State vis-a-vis what makes them tick, cost of accommodation, commercial activities and so on and so forth. Where else can we begin this series than from Ikeja - the Lagos State Capital/Seat of Government? Ikeja is part of what is known as Lagos Mainland.
Home & LifestyleMar 25, 2014
Let me start with an adage that goes thus, ‘those who had their palm kernel cracked for them by the gods do not know what it takes to crack a palm kernel’. House hunting in Nigeria is definitely a herculean task. Folks that inherited houses or have not lived outside their parent’s abode and their enclave will not appreciate the challenges of renting an apartment, accommodation in Nigeria.
Home & LifestyleMar 13, 2014
This is a sequel to the first leg of my essay with the same title. I am poised to flesh out the earlier article by adding more tips that will aid you to protect yourself, your loved ones and your properties/investments. A lot of times, common sense goes a long way in enhancing security and safety.
Home & LifestyleMar 11, 2014
The Insurance sector is no doubt a multi-billion dollar industry. Simply put, insurance is a protection, an indemnity against future loss (Wordweb). The Real Estate industry, properties and home appliances in Nigeria are grossly under-insured. With a population of about 170 million people, there is no gainsaying the fact that there is a big market for insurance in Nigeria.
Home & LifestyleJan 28, 2014
This is not the best of times for many Nigerians as far as security of lives and properties are concerned. Nigeria's Print and electronic media are continually awash with pockets of terrorism, kidnappings, armed robbery attacks, and many a times, unnecessary show of power (arrogance of power) by some ogas-at-the-top.
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