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The country's third-richest man missed an appearance as the star judge of a reality TV show he created and hasn't been seen in public in two months.
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma, famous for his love of the spotlight, hasn't been seen in public in over two months following Beijing's aggressive crackdown on his Alibaba business empire.
The celebrated entrepreneur was slated to appear as a star judge on the season finale of .....https://www.lasgidiloaded.com/2021/01/billionaire-jack-ma-disappears-from.html


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The deal will see dozens of local TV stations across the country continue to be affiliated with the NBC broadcast network.
NBC has renewed its affiliation agreements with two of the country's largest TV station operators: TEGNA and Nexstar. The deal will see dozens of local TV stations across the country continue to be affiliated with the NBC broadcast network. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
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Nollywood actor Annie and legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Ujah Idibia, known by his stage name 2Baba, marked their daughter’s 7th birthday today January 3rd 2020.
To celebrate Olivia’s big day, the Nigerian record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, humanitarian, and activist and his wife, held a home party for their baby girl.
They got some of her favorite people to send in their well wishes via videos. The highlight of the event came when the couple gifted Olivia a brand new PlayStation5. More Info ...https://bestblogtainment..com/2021/01/asamoah-gyan-displays-huge-money-after_17.html


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Italian-American model and TV host Melissa Satta has reportedly found a new man just a week after officially ending her marriage with Ghanaian player, Kevin-Prince Boateng.
Kevin-Prince Boateng and Melissa Satta announced last week that they have finalised their divorce after nine years of dating and marriage.
Reports in the Italian media indicate that Melissa Satta has started a new relationship with Matteo Rivetti, 34, who is the son of a former well-known entrepreneur in the clothing industry.
More Info ....https://www.charlesonwuemenesblog.com/2021/01/melissa-satta-enters-into-new.html

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President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with new World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Super Featherweight Champion, Ridwan Oyekola, “The Scorpion’’.
In a congratulatory message issued by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Tuesday, the president joined all Nigerians to celebrate the historical feat after 57 years.
He affirmed that Oyekola’s victory over an Argentine fighter, Lucas Montessino, brought more glory to the country, in a sport ”where another Nigerian, Anthony Joshua consistently blazes the trail”.
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The race for a Covid-19 vaccine isn’t over, but its first leg has finally ended. And the pharmaceutical industry hasn’t delivered just one winner: Against all odds, it’s a tie.
On Dec. 18, Moderna became the second company to have its Covid-19 vaccine receive emergency use authorization (pdf) in the US. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave it the green light a little over a week after it authorized Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine. Britain and Canada have also authorized the Pfizer/BioNTech jab, while the European Union did so on Dec. 21, signaling the beginning of the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, as these rich developed nations take on the Herculean task of vaccinating more than 800 million people.
These companies have produced vaccines with extremely high efficacy in clinical trials using the same revolutionary platform: messenger RNA, or mRNA for short, which can deliver instructions to cells to make their own target proteins for antibodies. This type of vaccine has never been deployed before—let alone on an expedited timeline. Their authorization ushers in a new era of pharmaceuticals as companies capitalize on medicines made with nucleic acids and specialized delivery systems. Read More ....https://www.charlesonwuemenesblog.com/2020/12/moderna-and-biontech-are-changing.html

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Russian lawmakers have approved a range of new measures that could further stifle dissent and allow tighter restrictions on online content — including blocking websites like YouTube and Twitter.
One bill would allow for the blocking of foreign websites that it says "discriminate" against Russian media. A second law would allow it to levy large fines against companies that don't take down content banned in the country.
A third law would establish jail terms for those convicted of making slanderous comments online or in the media. A person found guilty of slander could face up to two years in jail and be fined up to 1 million rubles (about $13,300), Reuters reports.
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The lookahead on this game was the Steelers -2.5. But then the Steelers lost outright as a large 14+ point favorite on primetime TV.
When this line reopened on Tuesday morning, the Colts were a soft 3-point favorite.
That line was quickly bought back as being wrong by preceptive bettors who believed this....https://www.lasgidiloaded.com/2020/12/week-16-details-angles-and-edges.html

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Who is Dwayne Haskins? That’s the conundrum for the Washington Football Team and the rest of the NFL.
For every step forward that Haskins seems to take, he takes two steps backward, forcing the team to again question if he is worth the wait and worth investing time and effort in.
It has to be infuriating for the Washington fans rooting for Haskins as he continues to show his immaturity and lack of awareness time and time again.
We knew Haskins was raw when he entered the league, having only played one full year of college ball, but nobody can question that he has skills and potential that can be developed.
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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading mobile developer service provider in China, today announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with a global leading new energy vehicle manufacturer to help the brand auto manufacturer enhance its operational and service efficiency and deliver an enhanced intelligent driving experience for customers.

The automaker is primarily engaged in the design, development, manufacture and sales of green energy vehicles, including high-performance sedans, SUVs and semi-trucks with global deliveries exceeding 100,000 in the third quarter of 2020. Meanwhile, it is committed to intelligent driving technologies and has developed an autopilot driver-assistance system which is widely recognized by drivers. In addition, the automaker has a mobile APP which allows car owners to monitor in real time the battery life, charging, location and hold status and remotely control the car, including locking or unlocking from afar, honking the horn, flashing headlights, opening or closing the roof vent and activating the keyless start feature.
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The US Congress on Tuesday approved USD 25 million civilian aid package for Pakistan to strengthen democracy and promote women's rights in the South Asian country
The US Congress on Tuesday approved USD 25 million civilian aid package for Pakistan to strengthen democracy and promote women's rights in the South Asian country.
The USD 25 million provision, reflecting revival of civilian aid package to Pakistan that was stopped by US President Donald Trump in January 2018 along with all security assistance, because of its non-cooperation in fight against terrorism, is part of the massive USD 2.3 trillion bill, that includes long-delayed coronavirus relief (USD 900 billion) and fund the government USD 1.4 trillion, passed by the Congress on Tuesday.
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The Buffalo Bills’ turnover tear continued in Sunday night’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Interceptions by Taron Johnson and Levi Wallace of Ben Roethlisberger helped secure the 26-15 victory. The Bills now have 14 takeaways in their last seven games after getting seven in their first six games.
Buffalo now is tied for fourth in the NFL in takeaways with 21. Miami and Pittsburgh lead with 25 and Indianapolis is third with 22.
“We know Ben’s going to get the ball out quick,” Jerry Hughes said. “Who’s going to be the first person to get a turnover? And for our secondary to come up big and the way that they did, not only to get a turnover but to add points on the board, that’s something we talk about as a defense.”
The big plays by the defensive backs highlight this week’s Bills position grades, based on video review and on a scale of 0 to 5.
More Info ....https://bestblogtainment..com/2020/12/position-grades-dbs-continue-bills.html

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Houston’s James Harden is widely expected to be traded soon. But Kevin Love? Zach LaVine? LaMarcus Aldridge? They could be on the move, too.
The N.B.A.’s 75th season began Tuesday night with wins by the Nets and the Clippers. A new calendar year arrives in just nine days.
The time, then, has never been more right to consult our crystal roundball for the usual batch of eight (almost) fearless predictions for what awaits in #thisleague in coming months:
James Harden will be traded no later than Jan. 25 — two full months before this season’s trade deadline.
The initial rumblings, at the start of Harden’s standoff with the Houston Rockets, suggested that a trade was unlikely to materialize until closer to the March 25 deadline. The Rockets were determined to first see if they could repair their relationship with Harden, then to leverage the two guaranteed seasons left on his contract on the trade market.
More Info ...https://www.lasgidiloaded.com/2020/12/8-fearless-nba-season-predictions.html

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2020 doesn’t have many redeeming qualities, but it was a banner year for cookbooks. In their focus on comfort food, pantry staples and nostalgia, some titles felt prescient. Others provided an escape — a slice of life elsewhere for the home-bound — or served as masterclasses of sorts, a means of building skills and improving kitchen knowledge. A new breed of community cookbook raised funds and awareness in slick, inviting packages. From time-intensive projects to quick hits, these books were just what we needed to cook our way through waves of lockdowns, and recover inspiration when we thought we’d lost it. Here are 10 of the year’s best.
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Social media is an invaluable tool to help businesses connect with consumers. When customers offer negative feedback online, however, it also has the capacity to impact a company’s reputation in significant ways.
Addressing public criticism on social media requires a careful touch. The results of your company approaching the issue in the wrong way can be shared widely, which could lead to a backlash from your customer base. It helps to be aware of both the dangers and the potential benefits before you engage with consumers regarding comments they’ve posted online.
Here, 10 members of Forbes Communications Council look at the best ways for businesses to deal with negative social media feedback.
More Info ..https://www.charlesonwuemenesblog.com/2020/12/10-positive-ways-to-address-negative.html

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Govanhill has been discovered. Not that it's been hiding. It's very clearly sitting there, taking up a solid square mile of Glasgow's south side with several thousands residents making good use of it.
The bars and restaurants and many coffee shops certainly attract their own good deal of attention.
Retail outlets too, bring people in and around the area. So it's not like Govanhill isn't already fairly well known.
For those of us who have long experience of the community we're more than used to the occasional flare up of interest. And no wonder there's interest - it's a fascinating place.
A place with a rich history and rolling cycles of wealth and poverty; of A-listed buildings and slum-like housing; of working men's bars and hipster cafes; of innovative social enterprises and generational family businesses.
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As the long-delayed DC Comics sequel finally debuts  —  on HBO Max and in theaters  —  it serves as the litmus test for an unprecedented release strategy. Top studio brass weigh in on whether the “movie" business will ever be the same.
Less than three weeks before WarnerMedia would announce a radical and sweeping new release strategy — one that would alienate much of Hollywood with remarkable speed — its top executives shared a lunch on the Burbank studio lot that few knew would prove so momentous. At the time, the agenda seemed significant but contained: what to do about the studio’s long-delayed tentpole, Wonder Woman 1984.
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Much has been made about the 2021 quarterback class, and for good reason. Trevor Lawrence is the best quarterback prospect most people under 35 have ever seen. Justin Fields would be QB1 in most draft classes. The raw, athletic potential of Trey Lance is the stuff of scouting dreams. And you can't ignore the years Zach Wilson, Kyle Trask and Mac Jones have had.
So how do NFL teams see them?
Today we're taking a look at the top six quarterbacks in the 2021 draft class with a breakdown of who they are, where they fit best and how NFL decision-makers see them.
More Info ..https://www.lifesolutionsvideosblog.com/2020/12/matt-millers-scouting-notebook-scouts.html

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The World Health Organization’s COVAX programme is the main global scheme to vaccinate people in poor and middle income countries around the world against the coronavirus. It aims to deliver at least 2 billion vaccine doses by the end of 2021 to cover 20% of the most vulnerable people in 91 poor and middle-income countries, mostly in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
But in internal documents reviewed by Reuters, the scheme’s promoters say the programme is struggling from a lack of funds, supply risks and complex contractual arrangements which could make it impossible to achieve its goals.
More Info ..https://bestblogtainment..com/2020/12/exclusive-who-vaccine-scheme-risks.html.

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MODERNA (NASDAQ: MRNA) AND PFIZER (NYSE: PFE) HAVE QUICKLY DEVELOPED HIGHLY EFFECTIVE VACCINES THAT SHOULD HELP TO END THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WITH PFIZER’S VACCINE ALREADY ROLLING OUT IN THE U.K, AND THE U.S. IN LIMITED QUANTITIES, AND MODERNA’S LIKELY TO FOLLOW SUIT IN THE COMING WEEKS, INVESTORS ARE LIKELY TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THESE SHOTS. ALTHOUGH THIS IS A TOUCHY SUBJECT AT THE TIME OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, BOTH MODERNA AND PFIZER HAVE INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD BE MAKING A PROFIT ON THEIR VACCINES, UNLIKE JOHNSON AND JOHNSON AND ASTRAZENECA, WHO HAVE INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD SELL VACCINES AT COST THROUGH THE PANDEMIC. SO HOW PROFITABLE WILL THE VACCINES BE FOR THE TWO COMPANIES?
MORE INFO.....https://topbusinessdeals..com/2020/12/pfizer-and-modernas-vaccines-could-be.html

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Peter Nygard, the former CEO of a Canada-based fashion line, has been arrested and charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and other crimes after authorities in Manitoba acted on a U.S. request for his extradition, federal prosecutors in New York said Tuesday.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York said in a statement that Nygard had been taken into custody the day before in Winnipeg at the request of the U.S. under an extradition treaty.
Nygard, 79, is accused of using the influence of his now defunct company, Nygard International, employees and funds to "recruit and maintain adult and minor-aged female victims" over a period of at least 25 years for the "sexual gratification" of himself and "his friends and business associates," according to the indictment. Read More ....https://www.charlesonwuemenesblog.com/2020/12/former-fashion-executive-peter-nygard.html

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Barcelona presidential candidate Jordi Farre told AFP on Tuesday he would work to make sure Lionel Messi stays at the Catalan giants should be elected next month.
Farre also hinted at an improbable bid for Neymar by the cash-strapped club.
Farre was the promoter of the motion that led to previous club chief Josep Maria Bartomeu’s resignation and with elections set for January 24 has been trying to attract support for his candidacy by offering free tattoos and pizzas with the Barca crest to fans who supported his bid for the top job.
The 45-year-old businessman and engineer said his priority is convincing Messi to stay despite the disillusioned Argentina forward’s bid to leave in the close season and the fact he can begin negotiating a departure next summer in the new year.
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In a volatile trade, the local unit also touched a low of 73.64 against the American currency
The rupee strengthened by 5 paise to 73.59 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday, supported by foreign portfolio inflows and strong opening in domestic equities.
At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit was trading in a narrow range against the US dollar, it opened at 73.62 against the greenback, then gained ground and touched 73.59 against the American currency, registering a rise of 5 paise over its previous close.
In a volatile trade, the local unit also touched a low of 73.64 against the American currency.
On Friday, the rupee ended almost flat at 73.64, up 2 paise, against the US dollar.
“Weakness of the US dollar, optimism surrounding vaccine roll-out, dollar inflows into local equities could keep depreciation bias limited. On the other hand, RBI’s presence in the market could keep appreciation bias limited,” Reliance Securities said in a research note.
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This new 4K portable telescope, adapted for smartphones, allows you to take pictures and videos of very distant objects with incredible sharpness.
StarScope is at the cutting edge of miniature optical technology. It can be used for sightseeing and capturing beautiful adventurous moments no matter the distance, thanks to its 10X magnification that makes you see objects far away as if they were close.
Simply put, this telescope for smartphones is capable of reaching a maximum magnification of 10 times with a clarity never seen before. The result is truly amazing !
More Info ...https://cashsolutionblog..com/2020/12/everyone-in-nigeria-should-get-this-47.html.

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Social media expert, Gogo Bethke has revealed how she changed the game in real estate, leveraging the power of technology to achieve massive success in the industry.
“Right away, I started a Facebook page because I had no sphere of influence,” Gogo Bethke says of her foray into the real estate industry. “I had no cousin that was going to buy a house from me. I had no money to advertise. I had no money to buy Zillow ads, nor would I have ever.” Now known as the “Social Media Queen of Real Estate”, Gogo has changed the game, leveraging the power of technology to achieve massive success in the industry. However, as her real estate journey has changed over the years, so too has her use of social media.
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The newly built community on the water houses some of the nation’s wealthiest people, and expats, too

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Banana Island, which is Nigeria’s answer to Paris’s Seventh Arrondissement, San Diego’s La Jolla, New York City’s Tribeca and Tokyo’s Shibuya and Roppongi, is a small man-made island in the Ikoyi neighborhood of Lagos.

Completed in 2000, it’s a billionaires’ paradise populated by the country’s richest and most well-known families, who savor its quiet, peaceful atmosphere far from the clamor and crowds of Lagos, the country’s largest city and financial center.

Its name comes from its distinct shape.

Boundaries

The 1.63-million-square-meter sand-filled island in Lagos Lagoon is a little more than 5 miles east of Tafawa Balewa Square, the commercial and ceremonial heart of Lagos. A dedicated road connects it to a network of roads near Parkview Estate. First Avenue in the north and Second Avenue in the sound merge and run around its perimeter.

Price Range

As in the rest of the country, real estate prices on Banana Island are based on the value of the land, which according to Roberta Nouboue, managing director of Madingwa Real Estate, is NGN400,000 (US$1,101 per square meter).

Ms. Nouboue said prices for detached houses, which rarely come on the market because there are not many on the island, start at NGN1 billion (US$2.75 million). The most expensive listing now on the market, NGN5 billion, is for a six-bedroom detached house on 2,600 square meters of land, she said.

She added that four-bedroom, single-family terrace/townhouses that are on average 400 square meters and are on 1,000 square meters of land generally range from NGN350 million to NGN500 million.

One current listing, she said, is for NGN750 million. That’s the price for each of the twin townhouses on 600 square meters of land.

The island also has three prominent condo developments: Ocean Parade Towers, Bella Vista Towers and Lakepoint Apartments.

"There are more apartments and terrace houses than detached single-family homes because land is so scarce and land prices are so high," Ms. Nouboue said. "Most of them are owned by individuals and rented out to tenants who pay NGN25 million to NGN30 million annually."

She said it’s possible to buy a unit for about NGN363 million "because value has dropped significantly in the last three years with the devaluation of the naira. It’s illegal to market real estate in anything but naira."

Of the three condo developments, Ocean Parade is considered the most top-notch, she said, because of its many amenities, which include tennis courts, an Olympic-size pool, two gyms and children’s areas.

Housing Stock

As originally planned, Banana Island was to be an uber-exclusive enclave of single-family detached estates divided into 535 property plots that ranged from 1,000 to 4,000 square meters. House heights were to be capped at three stories.

The first homes were built on the south side of the island, but as land prices skyrocketed through the years, high-rise condo developments were built on the north side, which also houses the area’s commercial corridor. There are three mixed-use high-rises—the Adunola, the oldest, and Lakepoint Towers and Desiderata, which were built in the last two years.

"The first houses that were built are in British and Dubai traditional styles," Ms. Nouboue said. "They are very ostentatious and have nice gardens. The newer ones are more modern, with straight angles, and they are less elongated because they are on less land."

Buyers have a choice of two- to four-bedroom en-suite flats, maisonettes and terrace houses, added Charles Onyenze, an associate at Knight Frank. "Typically, a very large percentage of homes are customized, while a few are large estates accommodating a number of prototype houses," he said.

Swimming pools, Ms. Nouboue said, are quite popular. And nearly every house has a gym, she added.

Apartment buildings, Mr. Onyenze said, come fully stocked with amenities that include fitted kitchens, walk-in-wardrobes, intercom systems, security surveillance systems and standby generators.

What Makes It Unique

Beauty and seclusion set Banana Island apart.

"Banana Island is a piece of heaven in the middle of noisy Lagos," said Ms. Nouboue, adding that the island has two parks. "It offers security, tranquility and privacy. To get to the island, you have to pass through a security gate. It’s by invitation only."

She added that because there is not much car traffic, "you can jog in peace."

Mr. Onyenze said the island’s security network, good roads, 24/7 street lighting and proximity to the waters of Lagos Lagoon make it special.

It also offers status. "Having a presence in Banana Island is an indication of your societal class," he said.

Luxury Amenities

Although Banana Island’s main street offers little more than a café, a barbershop and a large supermarket, chic shopping areas and restaurants on Victoria Island are only a 12-minute car ride away.

"Victoria Island is like Manhattan," Ms. Nouboue said.

Her favorite restaurants include NOK by Alara, which serves new African cuisine; Z Kitchen, which offers succulent steaks; and R.S.V.P., which specializes in international dishes.

"R.S.V.P. is a great place to go on Friday nights," she said. "It’s elegant, and they invite the biggest DJs in the world. They serve cocktails, and there’s a pool."

For art, residents head to Ikoyi, which is five minutes away by car. It is home to Arthouse Contemporary, a local auction house; the Wheatbaker hotel, which holds art exhibits and art-related events; and the Nigerian National Museum, which features the best in Nigerian art.

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Ikoyi also is a shopping destination. Exclusive shops include the handbag purveyor Zashadu, the high-fashion clothier named for the Nigerian designer Ejiro Amos Tafiri, and the functional/fashionable clothing designs of Grey.

Ms. Nouboue also praised Alara, the Victoria Island shop that celebrates African craft. "It’s a beautiful concept store designed by architect David Adjaye, and it has everything from fashion to furnishings," she said.

Although Banana Island School, which enrolls boys and girls who are 1 to 5 years old, and Olive Dale Preparatory School, which is a nursery-through-primary school, are the only ones on the island, there are a variety of top-notch schools in Ikoyi.

They include Lagos Preparatory & Secondary School, a co-ed day school for students 18 months old to over 16 years; the British International School, a British curriculum secondary school for students 7 through 13 years old that offers a boarding option; and St. Saviours, a British curriculum school for children up to 6 years of age.

"Most of the schools stop at the primary level because people tend to send their children to boarding schools in the U.K. and the U.S.," Ms. Nouboue said.

Residents also are attracted to the high-tech infrastructure on the island that’s not available in the rest of the country. Banana Island’s electrical and water systems are underground, there’s a central sewage system and treatment plant as well as street lighting and satellite telecommunications networks.

Who Lives There

In addition to Nigeria’s wealthiest people, Banana Island draws a variety of ex-pats from the United States, Britain, Lebanon, India and France. They work for multinationals as well as the mega mobile-network operator Etisalat Nigeria; Airtel Nigeria, the provider of prepaid, postpaid mobile and 4G services; Ford Foundation Nigeria, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance human welfare; and the law firm of Olaniwun Ajayi & Co., which all have headquarters there.

"A big set of people are tenants in the high-rises," Ms. Nouboue said. "Most of the owners of single-family homes live here full time, but they also have houses in the U.K. or the U.S.."

The island is ideal for families, she said, adding that the residents are well established and around 45 years old.


Notable Residents

Mike Adenuga, the billionaire owner of Globacom, the country’s second largest telecom operator and of the oil exploration firm Conoil, lives on the island, according to Ms. Nouboue and published reports.

So, according to published reports, does Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of the former president Olusegun Obasanjo; Sayyu Dantata, son of Alhassan Dantata, who, when he died in 1955 was one of the wealthiest men in West Africa; Kola Abiola, the son of the businessman/politician MKO Abiola; identical twins Peter and Paul Okoye, aka P-Square, the Nigerian R&B duo; and Nigerian mega-blogger Linda Ikeji.

Outlook

When Banana Island was built nearly two decades ago, there was no other luxury spot like it in Nigeria, but it now has competition.

Ms. Nouboue said that Eko Atlantic City, a 10-district, 10-square-kilometer luxury high-rise community being constructed on Victoria Island on land reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean, has created a sea change in the Banana Island market even though only the first buildings have been completed.

"It looks more like Miami, and the ex-pats are starting to like it more," she said, adding that the project is due to be completed in about 15 years. "As Banana Island did in the beginning, it restricts the types of homes that can be built. Built on a beach, it has water views and roads like those in the U.S. It has not impacted the prices in Banana Island significantly, though the fact that there are more options in the luxury market has definitely reduced the high and fast increase of prices that we could have noticed a decade ago."

Ms. Nouboue said that the prices at Eko are higher than those at Banana Island, adding that it’s not unusual for a flat to be listed for NGN1billion.

"Banana Island is all about location," she said. "It offers easier access to the mainland, and it’s closer to the airport. But the habits of people change. Everyone wants smaller homes because their kids leave and more people are selling their mansions to live in three-bedroom flats, where they don’t have to worry about maintenance and using a generator for electricity."

Mr. Onyenze remains convinced that the "real estate market looks promising in the future, as there are visible signs of massive development in progress."

He conceded that prices have dropped about 30%, but said that "the economy will improve. It will not be slowed down in perpetuity."

He said Banana Island’s exclusivity always will remain attractive to "the highest echelon of the society."

Mr. Onyenze conceded that prices have dropped about 30% in the last three-and-a-half years because of a combination of factors, including the devaluation of the naira, decreased prices for crude oil, inflation, high interest rates, job cuts and divestment by multinational organizations from the Nigerian economy.

But he said that he’s optimistic that "the economy will improve. It will not be slowed down in perpetuity."

He pointed to recent reports by the National Bureau of Statistics that indicated that the non-oil sector, which includes construction and real estate, grew by 2.05%, and that the Nigerian recession ended in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Given all these factors, he said Banana Island’s exclusivity always will remain attractive to "the highest echelon of the society."

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mansionglobal.com/amp/articles/banana-island-in-lagos-is-a-billionaire-s-paradise-120592

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