16 Things Sucessful People Do At The Start Of Every Work Day

The first few hours of the work day can have a significant effect on your level of productivity over the following eight—so it’s important you have a morning routine that sets you up for success.

“Having a good start to the day where you have greater control is critical in achieving better results, and ultimately greater career success,” says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and author of Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant; How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job. “How you begin your morning often sets the tone and your attitude for the day. It can also derail or direct your focus. If you remain committed to good morning work habits, you won’t fall prey to feeling unproductive and distracted at the end of the day or week.”

5 Things You should Do Before 8 AM

Wakie Wakie! Morning time just became your new best friend. Utilizing the morning hours before setting out is the secret to healthy lifestyle and health. waking up early is common among successful and influential people.
Margaret Thatcher wakes up every day at 5 a.m.; Frank Lloyd Wright at 4 am and Robert Iger, the CEO of Disney wakes at 4:30am just to name a few. I know what you’re thinking – you do your best work at night. Not so fast. According to Inc. Magazine, morning people have been found to be more proactive and more productive. In addition, the health benefits for those with a life before work go on and on. Let’s see five of the things successful people do before 8 am.

Lagos capable of accommodating at least 20 shopping malls; property developer

The construction of shopping malls in Nigeria and the country’s retail potential is a hot topic, as highlighted by discussions at last month’s Africa Property Investment Summit in Johannesburg.

South African food retailer Shoprite Holdings, which has partnered with different property development companies to take the anchor position in a number of these planned malls, is emphasising the demand for mall expansion across the West African country.

According to Hakeem Ogunniran, managing director of UACN Property Development Company (UPDC) in Nigeria, Lagos could effectively hold 20 malls. The rapidly expanding city and commercial hub currently has three large modern shopping malls (with a fourth to be opened soon) and has seen a growing consumer class and a number of international retail companies enter the space.

Richest Black Woman

Oprah is one of the most famous women in the world, rising from poverty to now having a net worth of $2.9 billion. Not only is she one of the richest people in the world, she’s also regarded as the richest black woman. Now has to move over, as Folorunsho Alakija is now the richest black woman in the world.

This 62 year old is an oil tycoon and owner of Framfa Oil, which has a 60% stake in Nigeria’s OML 127 oil block. This has shot her net worth to $7.3 billion dollars. She has a story much like Oprah, as she started off as a bank secretary and worked hard before she was able to open up her own business. Although Oprah may no longer be the richest black woman in the world, she’s still one of the wealthiest overall. Her net worth will continue to grow with the many companies she owns, including her own television network.

Top 10 Oil Producing Countries In Africa

Who are the top oil producing nations in Africa? Oil is unarguably one of the most powerful tools of trade in  Africa and the world at large. The most powerful countries in the world hold great control over the resource that is needed to run almost everything right from the huge industries to simple generators in the home. Africa is one of the world largest oil producers after the Middle East. The potential could be much more with very little exploration being done due to a number of reasons ranging from political to development based.

MY DISCOVERY; COME TO NIGERIA (www.cometonigeria.com)

On a cool Sunday evening as I was surfing the net as usual, I stumbled upon a treasure website called cometonigeria.com. The website is full of information and resource for Nigerians and foreigners alike, its contents are unique and unrivaled. Before I proceed, let’s talk more about the subject matter, Nigeria.

Everybody knows Nigeria consist of over 160,000 million people which makes it the most populous black nation.  Officially the Federal Republic Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital territory Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares boarders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroun in the east and Niger in the north. Its coast is the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean. There are over 500 ethnic groups in Nigeria of which the three largest ethnic groups are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Nigerians are popular for the varieties of local delicacies, social and religious life.

Happy Eid El Fitr to all our Muslim friends.... Wish you a happy celebration.

Happy Eid El Fitr to all our Muslim friends.... Wish you a happy celebration.

Top 10 Motivational Books in History

Every business library should include at least one of these gems.

 

 

I have listed the Top 10 motivational books in history that drive readers to change their lives, improve their lot, and build better careers. Beware of the final (No. 1) book!

10. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

While he gets a bit preachy sometimes, Steven Covey's road map for living doesn't just help you develop better habits, it convinces you that acquiring them will make you a better person.
Best quote: "Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny."

Forbes' 2013 list of highest earning US celebrities under 30

 

Forbes yesterday released their annual 'list of top-earning celebrities under 30' and Lady Gaga topped the list. Forbes calculated their earnings between June 2012 and June 2013. See the top 10 below...

1. Lady Gaga (age 27) $80 million
2. Justin Bieber (age 19) $58 million
3. Taylor Swift (age 23) $55 million
4. Calvin Harris (age 29) $46 million
5.Rihanna (age 25) $43 million
6. Katy Perry (age 28) $39 million
7. Jennifer Lawrence (age 22) $26 million
8. Adele (age 25) $25 million
9. Kristen Stewart (age 23) $22 million
10.Taylor Lautner (age 21) $22 million

AMAZING- Meet the woman who asked doctors to cut her spinal cord so she can fulfill her desire of using a wheelchair

 

 

A Cambridge University educated research scientist is so desperate to live the life of a wheelchair-bound person she is prepared to pay a doctor help her become disabled. She wears leg braces and uses a wheelchair, even though her legs are healthy. Chloe spends most of her time in a wheelchair, but has to get out for various household tasks and walk down the steps to her car. Since childhood, Chloe Jennings-White has made several attempts at injuring herself so she can finally climb into her own wheelchair.In 2010 she even found a doctor overseas willing to help her become disabled by cutting her sciatic and femoral nerves, but she could not afford the £16,000 costs.

Shocking Confession- How I beheaded 100 men, pounded 27 babies & slept with my mother- Shina Rambo

When I read this, to say I was shocked would be an understatement. I found it almost unbelievable.. I.e,...I couldn't believe he actually did all these things... but who am I to judge?
Read Below..

The devil made me kill my first husband with a stone- Pregnant woman (Photo)

 

Thirty-year-old pregnant woman, Fatimoh Issa, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command for allegedly killing her first husband, Issa Yunusa, 48.
Our correspondent gathered on Sunday that Yunusa was a commercial motorcyclist in Ilorin.
Though the marriage had been blessed with three children, it was said that Fatimoh abandoned Yunusa after he had an accident and became financially incapacitated as he was no longer able to operate his commercial motorcycle business.
Fatimoh was said to have later met another man, Gani Ajibade, 25, a tricycle driver, with whom she started another relationship.

Forbes' List Of Hollywood's Highest Paid Actors

 

Forbes, a few days ago, released their annual 'Highest Paid Hollywood Actors' list and Iron Man actor Robert Downey topped the list. See what the top 10 actors earned between June 2012 & June 2013..

1. Robert Downey Jr - $75million (Iron Man)
2. Channing Tatun - $60million (Magic Mike, White House Down)
3. Hugh Jackman - $55million (Les Miserables, X-Men)
4. Mark Wahlberg - $52 million (Ted)
5.  Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - $42million (Fast & Furious)
6. Leonardo DiCaprio - $39million (Great Gatsby)
7. Adam Sandler - $37million (Hotel Transylvania)
8. Tom Cruise - $35million (Jack Reacher)
9. Denzel Washington - $33 (Flight)
10. Liam Neeson - $32million (Taken 2, The Grey)

Who controls Nigeria’s oil wealth?

   

Amidst the controversy over the north-south shifting balance in the control of Nigeria’s oil resources, a clearer picture is emerging from the shadowy oil world of the major players, as well as the source and extent of their amazing oil wealth.

Senator Ita Enang fired the first salvo in Abuja last week, when he stated that northern interests control as much as 83% of Nigeria’s oil blocks and then sparked a wild debate over the huge inequitable distribution of wealth in country.

According to information available, the first comprehensive push to grant oil exploration and production (E&P) licences to solely Nigerian citizens began in 1990 under the Ibrahim Babangida

See the world most expensive dress valued at $17.7 million

The dazzling dress is encrusted with 2000 stones in total including the star of the show: the world's rarest and most expensive red diamond.

The Abaya created by British designer Debbie Wingham may be attracting masses of attention because of its £11.7m price tag. 

See more pictures after the cut.......

The Power of Prayer for Business

Some integrate prayer in their work life and others avoid it. Here is a practical approach to harnessing the power of prayer regardless of your religious beliefs.
 

 

 

In Vietnam, i have read and have been impressed by the consistency of prayer and ritual in every shop or office. In any establishment, you will typically find a small altar with burning incense and offerings to Buddha and/or Cai Shen. It made me aware of my own use of prayer relating to my business, and my observation of others who do the same in Western culture.
I have certainly witnessed on many occasions the following prayers by people I know:
• Praying to close that big deal.
• Praying to make payroll at the end of the month.
• Praying that your expensive new marketing campaign will work.
• Praying your employees will get it right this time.
• Praying your client won't see the big mistake you made.
• Praying that something not so good happens to your competitors.

Obama releases statement following Zimmerman not guilty verdict

 

The US president said:

“The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy. Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America. I know this case has elicited strong passions. And in the wake of the verdict, I know those passions may be running even higher. But we are a nation of laws, and a jury has spoken. I now ask every American to respect the call for calm reflection from two parents who lost their young son.

Download this New club Banger!!!

Oluwaseun popularly known as Cshow just released his latest single titled Every day. This new single is a mixture of Pop and Rap, and the molody makes you wanna get your groove on. The song is already enjoying airplay on popular radio stations nationwide....

Download here.......http://www.hulkshare.com/q6wh1vugx88w

Nigeria loses N3.76bn to foreign domain names’ usage

In the last five years, the country has lost about N3.76bn to the continuous patronage of foreign domain names by Nigerians living.
This figure is expected to more than double in the next five years if the trend is not checked given the increasing level of Internet awareness and usage in the country.
On a yearly basis, over N752.66m is spent to service the over 600,000 foreign domain names registered by Nigerians as it costs about $7.99 to renew the domain names annually.
Some of the popular foreign domain names are .com, .org, .net, and .co.uk, among others. Nigeria’s own unique identifier on the Internet is .ng.

US athlete Tyson Gay tests positive for banned substances

Tyson Gay has tested positive for a banned substance and has said he'll pull out of next month's world championships in Moscow.

Gay told the Associated Press he was notified by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency of the positive test late last week. He wouldn't reveal the substance but said the positive test came from a May 16 out-of-competition test, the AP reported.

"I don't have a sabotage story. I don't have any lies. I don't have anything to say to make this seem like it was a mistake or it was on USADA's hands, someone playing games," said Gay, who fought back sobs as he spoke to the AP. "I don't have any of those stories. I basically put my trust in someone and I was let down."

He did not disclose to whom he was referring when he said he was let down.

Nigerians complain of discrimination in Mumbai, India

Sheeba Rani has been ostracised by many friends and relatives for marrying Nigerian Sambo Davis

Africans staying in and around India's commercial capital, Mumbai (Bombay), complain of indiscriminate racism and constant police harassment, reports the BBC's Zubair Ahmed.

Nigerian Sambo Davis is married to an Indian woman and lives in Mumbai. All his documents are valid, but he was arrested by the police recently on suspicion of being a drug dealer.

He and 30 other black Africans were detained for hours before they were let off with an apology.
But the following day, Mr Davis said that he was shocked to read in local newspapers that they were "arrested for drug peddling".
Read more after the cut....

Creepy French Scientist Is Adamant That Women Should Not Wear Bras

Across the course of history, French discoveries have proved invaluable to the field of science. Children still learn the stories of Louis Pasteur, who discovered that invisibly small bacteria spoil food and cause disease, and Marie Curie, who found and named the unseen power of radioactivity. Now there's one more name to add to the list of geniuses upending the world's assumptions : Professor Jean-Denis Rouillon, who has declared that bras make women's boobs saggy.
Rouillon, who teaches at the Franche-Comté University in Besançon, was recently interviewed by France Info about the results of an in-depth 15-year titty study. Through observations running back to 1997, he claims to have discovered that women who wear bras, a garment intended to defy gravity, actually have saggier boobs than women who don't.

Nigeria spends N365bn yearly on rice importation — FG

Nigeria is spending about N365bn annually on the importation of 2.1 million metric tonnes of milled rice, the Federal Government has said.

According to the government, the country is currently the largest importer of rice in the world, a development it notes as adversely affecting its agricultural sector.
A document obtained by our correspondent from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture on Friday stated, “Nigeria is the largest importer of rice in the world, spending N365bn per year importing 2.1 million MT of milled rice.”
The government, in a bid to reduce the nation’s import dependence, had to raise tariff on imported brown rice and finished rice, it was learnt.

Diamond Bank launches Branchless Banking on BankOne platform

London-listed Nigerian banking behemoth Diamond Bank has intensified its focus on delivering financial services to the under-banked in the informal sector by launching its “branchless banking” service on BankOne, a mobile banking application which allows instant account opening and registration. The application is designed and developed by AppZone, a fast-growing technology company. The integration of the branchless banking on the BankOne platform, will allow Diamond Bank acquire and easily migrate all mass market accounts and ensure customers get quality service.

30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself

When you stop chasing the wrong things you give
the right things a chance to catch you.

As Maria Robinson once said, “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”  Nothing could be closer to the truth.  But before you can begin this process of transformation you have to stop doing the things that have been holding you back.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. Stop spending time with the wrong people. – Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you.  If someone wants you in their life, they’ll make room for you.  You shouldn’t have to fight for a spot.  Never, ever insist yourself to someone who continuously overlooks your worth.  And remember, it’s not the people that stand by your side when you’re at your best, but the ones who stand beside you when you’re at your worst that are your true friends.

Top ten richest athletes revealed!

Tiger Woods is once again the world's best-paid athlete after reclaiming golf's number one ranking, according to Forbes.

Woods had total earnings of $78 million (£50.34m) over the past year - $65 million (£42m) in endorsements and the remainder from appearance and prize money, Forbes said in its annual sporting survey.
The American returned to the top of golf's rankings in March for the first time since October 2010.
A number of sponsors had abandoned Woods after he was involved in an adultery scandal that broke in 2009 but sportswear company Nike was among those that stood by him.
Woods had topped the Forbes list every year from 2001 until boxer Floyd Mayweather deposed him last year.
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer was second in the new list, making more than $71 million (£45.89m) since June 2012.

INSPIRATION: Timing is Key!!

This is a post i shared this morning as a note on my facebook page.... http://www.facebook.com/notes/oluwaseyi-oshea-ilubanwo/timing-is-key/10151497709801448
Its exactly 3years,1month and 8days since I wrote a note on this platform (April 20, 2010). As i was preparing for work this morning, I tuned to a radio station (inspirational fm 92.3) which has birth and inspired this note. My wish and prayer is that it will touch and inspire you...
TIMING IS KEY!
Let me start with this illustration; A man with one wrist watch will always be sure of what the TIME says but another man with Two wrist watches might not be able to say for sure what TIME it is. TIMING is everything in life, for everything there is a right TIME; for it to happen or for it to be executed. People often say " I don't have TIME" its a big lie.... Its because the person have failed to plan and misplaced his/her priorities. The Holy book says " There is TIME for everything under the earth " but if You believe that you don't have enough TIME, you tend to procrastinate which makes you to have lesser TIME to achieve your set goals.
You cannot afford to wait for perfect conditions. Goal setting Is often a matter of balancing TIMING against available resources. Opportunities are easily lost while waiting for perfect conditions... So Friend, you'll see that when ever you plan and set a goal, you always meet your target.
I learned that we can do anything, but we can't do everything... at least not at the same TIME. So think of your priorities not in terms of what activities you do, but when you do them. TIMING is everything.....
Don't forget to share with your friends. Good morning...

Cadbury, UBA, PZ lead other large capitalised stocks in returns

In terms of price appreciation, the shares of Cadbury Nigeria plc, United Bank for Africa plc, and PZ Cussons plc outperformed other largely capitalised stocks at the Nigerian Stock Exchange, BusinessDay trend watch has found.

The largely capitalised stocks at the Nigerian bourse make up the NSE-30 index, a basket which tracks the top 30 companies in terms of market capitalisation and liquidity.

Share price appreciation of these companies over a five-month period (January to May) showed that Cadbury Nigeria plc has gained 91.34 percent or N26.49 from N29 as at January 3, 2013 to N55.49kobo at the close of trade on May 31, 2013. In this period, the yield-to-date of the Nigerian Stock Exchange All Share Index stood at 34.60 percent.

Riot at Anambra State University after two students are shot dead by robbers

There was riot in Igbariam campus in Anambra State University this morning. Heard things have died down a bit. According to unconfirmed reports which I am getting from students of the school, who are also sending in photos, armed robbers invaded the students' lodge last night to rob and they ended up shooting quite a few students. One student died last night, while another one who was shot died early this morning in the hospital.

Some students decided the best way to respond to the incident was to riot against the school and state government, blaming lack of security for their fellow students' deaths. 

Students say they pay N135,000 per session for new students and 107,000 for old students and still don't have security or even a functioning hospital, plus no light!

The rioting students went on the streets insisting on speaking with Governor Peter Obi. The students calmed down after the school Vice Chancellor addressed them about an hour ago.

Investments in Deepwater projects in Nigeria hits $48 Billion

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, says the investments of international oil companies (IOCs) in Nigeria’s deepwater projects has hit $48 billion.
Noting the significant dimension of the business, SNEPCo MD, Chike Onyejekwe said that company had produced 450 million barrels of crude on its Bonga field alone and its official oil reserve was currently at 36 billion barrels.
According to the MD, the deepwater potentials is capable of generating about $3 billion yearly, besides producing up to 600,000 barrels per day and 200,000 jobs, which is equivalent to growing the oil and gas industry by 30 percent, Ventures Africa reports.

9 Slightly Crazy Things That Might Make You Wildly Productive

Break up your routine with these secret (slightly off-the-wall) tricks to jump-starting your productivity.

Think of a few of your favorite things.

 

The other day during a grueling seven-hour car ride, I found myself feeling the stress of fatigue, impatience, and boredom. Suddenly, my dog, Riley, yawned with an outrageously funny expression of his own boredom. The sound was remarkably human and not one I'd heard before; it made me laugh so hard that it brought tears to my eyes.
Instantly, I had more energy. I felt more optimistic about the day ahead and, with the stress removed, I suddenly remembered that I had brought along an audio book that would surely cure my boredom. I was also reminded of some research I'd read.

6 Ways to Make Your Story Go Viral

How do you get people talking about your product or idea? It's less unpredictable than it seems.

 

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People always ask me how to make messages "go viral."
Every business needs to get the word out, every leader wants her ideas to spread more.
So I talked with Jonah Berger, the leading word-of-mouth scientist, to get answers. Berger, a Wharton professor and author of Contagious, gave me a six-step method to drive people to spread the word.
Here's what he told me:

FG spends N120bn on 32 roads in 2 years

The Federal Government said on Monday that it expended about N120 billion in the completion of 32 federal roads across the country between May 2011 and May 2013.
Minister of works, Mike Onolememen, said this in Abuja at the 2013 Ministerial Platform organised as part of activities to mark President Goodluck Jonathan’s mid-term in office.
Onolememen said the roads were spread across the six geo-political zones of the country.

World most expensive Champagne!!! Alexander Amosu Creates the world's most expensive Champagne £1,200,000 (N290million)

Ok where all my poppers at? We now have the world's most expensive Champagne courtesy of Nigerian Luxury designer, Alexander Amosu.
 A bottle of this Champagne goes for £1,200,000 which is in the neighborhood of  about 290 million naira. The bottle is made from 18 carat solid white gold among other mind blowing features....

US places $23m reward for Boko Haram leader, Shekau, 4 others

The US today Monday June 3rd posted up to $23 million in rewards to help track down five leaders of militant groups accused of spreading terror in west Africa.
The highest reward of $7 million is offered for the Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, who last week called on Islamists in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq to join the bloody fight to create an Islamic state in Nigeria.
The US State Department’s Rewards for Justice program also targeted Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), offering its first ever bounties for wanted militants in west Africa.

Aliko Dangote Is Africa's First $20 Billion Man - Forbes

Dangote has been named Africa's first $20billion man, thus becoming one of the top 25 richest people in the world.

From Forbes

Nigerian billionaire and Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has become the first African entrepreneur to lay claim to a $20 billion fortune as the stock value of his largest holding, Dangote Cement, leaped just about three-fourths since March when Forbes released its annual ranking of the world’s richest people.

Oscar Pistorius court case delayed until August as judge claims he faces 'trial by media'

Oscar Pistorious appeared in court today over the killing of his girl Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day this year, but the trial was postponed until August 19th after prosecutors asked for more time to build the murder case against him.
The judge in the case also said the Paralympian has faced 'trial by media' due to the relentless reporting on the case. Oscar will remain on bail until the trial begins later this year or early next year.

Happy New Month.....

Its JUNE already!!! If you are seeing this post, that means your are still alive! Your God has kept you so He is worthy of praise..... We pray you will see the remaining part of the year in good health and wealth...... HAPPY NEW MONTH!!!

Breaking News: Sir Alex Ferguson to Retire at the end of the season!

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Manchester United Manager and legend, Sir Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season, Manchester United announced today.

The most successful manager in English football history will bow out after the West Bromwich Albion game on 19 May and join the football club board.

Announcing his decision to retire, Sir Alex Ferguson said:

“The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I have not taken lightly. It is the right time.