Tuesday, October 31

Closer Look! Photos Of Annie Ididia's Baby Bump


Here's a closer look of Annie Idibia's bump!
Annie who is married to music icon, Tuface Idibia
is expecting their 3rd child together. She was
pictured yesterday in Abuja addressing the ladies
who came out for her birthday outreach.

For The First Time Nigeria Is Recognized As One Of The Top 10 Most Improved Economies In The World

The presidency shared the news on Twitter.

Closer Look! Photos Of Annie Ididia's Baby Bump


Here's a closer look of Annie Idibia's bump!
Annie who is married to music icon, Tuface Idibia
is expecting their 3rd child together. She was
pictured yesterday in Abuja addressing the ladies
who came out for her birthday outreach.

Four reasons why Ooni of Ife is the most loved monarch in Nigeria


Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojajà II, The Ooni
of Ife: when you think of this great King, four
salient things come to mind and these are the
things that make this enigma the most loved
monarch in Nigeria as we speak!

Youthful : The time is gone when you think of
‘King’ and you imagine an aged man with a head
of white hair, shaky voice and ancient robes!
Today, you think of Kings and you instantly
picture a vibrant, Gucci wearing young monarch
like the great king of Ife! It is refreshing to have a
king who is youthful and fun!


Looks : Talk about looks and charm, the Ooni of
Ife has got it! Remember that time our own
Tubaba had an encounter with the king? All he
could really share from his meeting with the Ooni
was how good the king looked! This is one king
who has stolen hearts with his looks and charm,
now, no one is scared of having a king as a Boo,
if he looks like the Ooni of Ife!


Power : If there is a traditional ruler that
commands power, that ruler would be the Ooni of
Ife! The title alone will open doors and pave ways
in Nigeria. Association with the king in any way
is like a Visa into choice vacation places! We
have heard people say “I am the Ooni of Ife’s DJ”!



Single : Now, believe it or not, the fact that the
Ooni of Ife is single is also one giant reason he is
loved. Thousands of women are in a corner of
their rooms fantasizing on how cool it would be
to be the Queen. The great part is, the Ooni with
his power would always be ready to mingle…yes,
tradition allows!


These and many more things make 43 year old
Oba of Ife a highly revered, respected and loved
King!

Odunlade Adekola is now one of the biggest fishes in the Nollywood river


Odunlade Adekola,
If a seer had told actor Odunlade Adekola about a
decade ago that he would be one of the biggest
fishes in the Nollywood river in ten years, he
probably would have laughed like the unbelieving
biblical Sarah!
Or not!
Considering the fact that the actor has always had
faith bigger than a mustard seed.
Odunlade today has gone from the ‘Sunday
Dagboru’, ‘Monday Omo Adugbo’ to ‘The
Vendor’!

The movie producer has produced over ten
movies since his breakthrough in the industry but
this is the first time Odunlade is producing a
Cinema movie, a break from his usual!
The movie, ‘ The Vendor’ from the short scenes
seen on his page is a comedy with English,
Pidgin and Yoruba well infused to make it a
standard cinema movie.
For the first time Odun is working with actress
Adunni Ade and some other top stars in the
business of acting.
We already foresee another box office smasher!
Kudos to Odunlade who has been able to leave
his comfort zone and try his hands on something
extra! We can’t wait to see ‘ The Vendor’ !

Odunlade and Adunni

Former Ooni Of Ife’s Wife, Olori Wuraola signs Partnership Deal With UAE


Since her movement from the palace of the Ooni
of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the former wife of
the monarch has been on an all-time high!
After her shine at the last United Nations Week in
New York where she was endowed with the
“Humanitarian of the Year”, her Highness, Queen
Zaynab met with United Arab Emirate’s Minister of
Economy, His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al
Mansoori to formalize the beginning of
international relations with the UAE Economic
sector to improve economic and cultural relations
between the United Arab Emirates and several
African nations.
The Bridge, under the patronage of Her Highness,
Queen Zaynab is an African Arab organization
formed to promote & improve cultural and
international relations between Arab countries in
the Middle East & Africa.
His Excellency, Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori
pledged his co-operation with Her Highness and
relevant ministries to aid in (social and economic)
developments of international and regional
activities that will enhance and improve trade
exchange and dealings between the Arab world
and Africa.
“Although there has been insufficient progress on
a global scale to merge both worlds, we are
optimistic for the future of relations. It is with
peace that The Bridge, in partnership with various
Heads of States and governments in the Middle
East will create economic and cultural sustainable
platforms to improve social enterprise and social
stigmas on both sides.
“Unity is a powerful engine of progress & I intend
to bridge that gap to create a union of cultural
understanding, peace, and advancement of
economic opportunities across Africa and The
middle east,” says Queen Zaynab.

Monday, October 30

Different Types of Business Strategies

A small company can use a number of business strategies, depending on its situation. For example, new companies may face different challenges than companies that are more established. Therefore, the business strategies they implement may be different from those of key competitors. Four types of business strategies include the growth, product differentiation, price skimming and acquisition strategy.



Growth Strategy
A growth strategy entails introducing new products or adding new features to existing products. Sometimes, a small company may be forced to modify or increase its product line to keep up with competitors. Otherwise, customers may start using the new technology of a competitive company. For example, cell phone companies are constantly adding new features or discovering new technology. Cell phone companies that do not keep up with consumer demand will not stay in business very long. A small company may also adopt a growth strategy by finding a new market for its products. Sometimes, companies find new markets for their products by accident. For example, a small consumer soap manufacturer may discover through marketing research that industrial workers like its products. Hence, in addition to selling soap in retail stores, the company could package the soap in larger containers for factory and plant workers.



Product Differentiation Strategy
Small companies will often use a product differentiation strategy when they have a competitive advantage, such as superior quality or service. For example, a small manufacturer or air purifiers may set themselves apart from competitors with their superior engineering design. Obviously, companies use a product differentiation strategy to set themselves apart from key competitors. However, a product differentiation strategy can also help a company build brand loyalty, according to the article "Porter's Generic Strategies" at QuickMBA.com.


Price-Skimming Strategy
A price-skimming strategy involves charging high prices for a product, particularly during the introductory phase. A small company will use a price-skimming strategy to quickly recover its production and advertising costs. However, there must be something special about the product for consumers to pay the exorbitant price. An example would be the introduction of a new technology. A small company may be the first to introduce a new type of solar panel. Because the company is the only one selling the product, customers that really want the solar panels may pay the higher price. One disadvantage of a price-skimming is that it tends to attract competition relatively quickly, according to the Small Business Administration. Enterprising individuals may see the profits the company is reaping and produce their own products, provided they have the technological know-how.



Acquisition Strategy
A small company with extra capital may use an acquisition strategy to gain a competitive advantage. An acquisition strategy entails purchasing another company, or one or more product lines of that company. For example, a small grocery retailer on the east coast may purchase a comparable grocery chain in the Midwest to expand its operations.




By Rick Suttle