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FUNKE OSAE-BROWN It is an 18-Carat white gold diamond watch designed in 2011. It comes in a case made of rhodiumised white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds. On the side of the case is an octagonal crown set with a diamond. The case is 44mm high, 35mm wide and 10mm…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN As Nigerian elites develop increasing taste for alcoholic beverages, more foreign alcohol brands are eyeing the Nigerian alcohol beverage market valued at $842m according to an IWSR report. The luxury alcohol consumer market in the country is developing speedily. The spirit market, consisting of whiskey, brandy and…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Ladi Balogun walks confidently towards the boarding gate at Heathrow airport in London in January. He sports a navy blue jacket carrying two carry-ons. At the foot of the waiting British Airways aircraft, the air hostess tells him to check his seat with another air hostess at the…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The 2015 6 series newly unveiled by BMW is homage to the grand tradition of timeless fascination that the BMW 6 Series Coupé and Convertible are known for. Both the Gran Coupe and the Convertible under the BMW 6 Series are unique combination of agile dynamics and exclusive…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Sporty, contemporary, elegant are words that best describe the latest Gucci Spring/Summer 2015 eyewear collection for both men and women. The collection for men includes aviator shaped sunglasses with a novel rubber-effect, for that soft-to-the-touch and comfortable feeling. Also, the sunglasses come with infrared lenses which protect the…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Mercedes-Benz and Lufthansa have announced a partnership to design an ultra-posh cabin for private jets, last week in Geneva at the 2015 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE). Mercedes-Benz as an automobile company is reputed for its unique luxury automobiles. With this announcement, Mercedes venturing into a…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Lovers of cutting edge technology when it comes to automobile will surely find the latest edition of Jaguar XF R-Sport attractive. It is a collectors’ item that combines unique, assertive R-Sport body styling with performance and outstanding economy that the Jaguar brand is known for. The XF R-Sport…
As the inauguration for the president elect, Muhammadu Buhari and vice president elect, Yemi Osinbajo and governors’ approaches, as an attendee, you cannot drive your luxury car to the main arena where the event will take place. What stands you out therefore, is the watch you have on your wrist.…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN As a chief executive officer, David Goulden is in touch with the times. He understands perfectly the role technology plays in the digital age, making him many steps ahead of his peers. He uses different applications to manage many aspects of his life. He uses the Wink app…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Derek Smith was in England for holidays when his daughter asked him a question. He told her to Google it, and within seconds she found answers to her questions. “When I was on Easter break,” he recalled, “I was having a chat with my daughter and DI asked…
Going into manufacturing in Nigeria is not an easy task. However, MUNIRA SHONIBARE, CEO, IO Furniture, dared to venture into an unusual terrain some 20 years ago. In this interview, she takes FUNKE OSAE-BROWN into her private world. She laughs heartily as she welcomes guest to her expansive showroom situated…
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) plc has launched another innovative mobile channel which enables GTBank customers conveniently perform third party transfers to both GTBank and other bank account holders in Nigeria, via their mobile phones, by simply dialing the USSD short code *737 with details of the amount and account number…
Procter and Gamble, manufacturer of Ariel Automatic washing powder, has announced its unique partnership with famous designer Folake Coker, Tiffany Amber, for its latest promo, ‘Perfect Match’. The announcement was made at the formal launch of Ariel Automatic powder a new product reputed to be a brilliant stain removal in…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN “Good morning and welcome, Funke,” says Ose Osundeko as I walked into the head office of Wild Fusion Digital Centre that bright Wednesday morning in April. She is the center’s manager. I was among the pioneer set of women selected by Access Bank for training on empowering women…
…as Enwonwu, Grillo, Enatsui top list of artists in high demand internationally FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Local art auction market organised bi-annually by Arthouse Contemporary has made a total sale of N.186 billion in the eight years the auction has been in existence. Nana Sonoiki, manager, Arthouse Contemporary told BusinessDay in an…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN I was dropped off at the entrance to The Palazzo Hotel and Casino at a few minutes past ten (Las Vegas’ time) on a slightly windy Sunday morning. The hotel lobby was quite busy. The hotel luggage handlers, porters and the receptionists were busy attending to guests. It…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Penultimate Thursday, women from all walks of life gathered at the Access Bank head office situated at Victoria Island Lagos to discuss the place of women in the Nigerian health sector. Many issues were on the front burner for discussants and attendees, such as lack of funds for…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN On the evening of last week Monday, news filtered into town that the well acclaimed film, ‘October 1’ produced by Kunle Afolayan, had been pirated and the pirated copies were billed to be released into the market. “I got a call from Alaba saying they have bought the…
Chocolate City chief executive, Audu Maikori, has announced he is stepping down in June. The 40 year old entrepreneur is stepping down after leading the record label company for ten years. According to him, his decision was based on the need to further strengthen the company and allow for the…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN While the nation’s fortunes from its mono product have been shrinking as a result of dipping crude oil prices in the international market, art has been raking in rising revenue from auction sales. For many years, the income from art sales had been on the increase, making a…
