In the 1970s and 80s, he was the most popular comedian in the land. Millions bought his records and thousands flocked to his live performances as he took his rib cracking show across the country. But today, Moses Olaiya, known to one and all as Baba Sala, is flat broke. Forced to retire to his hometown of Ilesha, in Osun…
You recently embarked on a financial literacy campaign that focuses on entrepreneurship. Could you explain what informed that decision? Unemployment is one of the greatest problems facing Nigeria today and I believe the best solution is through entrepreneurship. Nigeria needs entrepreneurs to help tackle unemployment and its associated ills. Employment by government agencies and multinationals cannot solve the problem of…
The Nigerian naira is seen firming in the next week to Wednesday if the country’s elections are credible and peaceful, while Kenya’s shilling could weaken due to dollar demand from the oil sector, traders said. NIGERIA Nigeria’s naira could start appreciating if Saturday’s presidential elections are credible and violence-free, with foreign investors likely to view a victory by incumbent President…