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Nigeria continues to achieve widespread global fame, making it a top destination for many reasons and a hub for various billion-dollar companies. Its economic benefits have attracted lots of investors and entrepreneurs all over the world. Nigeria’s widespread success and growth are attributed to several sectors — entertainment, retail, technology, and real estate are among the most prominent ones. The country has built a competitive and sustainable economy by relying on several major sectors, and the real estate sector has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most important tributaries. As a result, the government continues to enhance its real estate plans, including all measures and initiatives to advance the mortgage sector and the real industry as a whole, allowing Nigeria to be at the...

Pleasures Magazine features the innovative real estate entrepreneur, Dr Ibukun Adebayo, on its March/April 2023 Cover edition. Ibukun Adebayo is Founder and CEO of Rock Realty Limited, a real estate advisory and development company she founded in 2016, which she has nurtured from scratch to etch its niche offerings in Nigeria’s effusive market. She reflects on the power of collaboration in the housing sector. She shared the story of her transitioning from being a full-time physician to becoming a successful entrepreneur with Pleasures Magazine. “It was really a journey. It was a journey that first started with me practicing as a doctor, but I did not find fulfillment in the practice of medicine, so I knew I needed to explore something else. The question was, what was I going to vent...

Dotmount Communications, a worldwide provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services for public relations, hosted a special International Women’s Day (IWD) dinner aimed at stirring women to become personally accountable for creating a more balanced environment in business and in the corporate world. The dinner which took place on Wednesday, March 8th at the prestigious Wells Carlton Hotels & Apartments in Abuja, served as a wake-up call for women to play an active role to create the desired gender balance, in line with this year’s International Women’s Day has a captivating theme; #EmbraceEquity which seeks to help amplify the voices of women and create a platform of collaboration for all to push for equity in our society.   Speakers a...

Dorian Home, Africa's largest orphanage home located in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, which was commissioned by Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo in 2021 recently celebrated it's one year anniversary in grand style. The Home, committed to redefining charity and social welfare in Nigeria and Africa has been at the forefront of offering hope to the hopeless, giving orphaned and vulnerable children as well as less-privileged women a support system towards a better life. The Home's first year anniversary, which was graced by many dignitaries from within and outside Nigeria had the theme: Harnessing the Potentials of Orphaned and Vulnerable Children for National Development. The Special Guest of Honour at the anniversary and the wife of the Chief of Naval Staff, Hajia Aisha G...

Pleasures Magazine in this edition features the innovative real estate and Fintech entrepreneur, Precious Adaobi Okechukwu, on the cover of its November/December 2022 issue. Hitherto, men have always been at the top of the leading board for years, dominating the world of business, especially in the real estate sector, but with the rise of female entrepreneurs across the world, today these women are sitting side by side and establishing their businesses as household names in a variety of industries, including real estate, manufacturing, publishing, technology, fashion, broadcasting, and beauty. The latest issue of the magazine unveils the energy and strength inherent in the concept of how Nigerian women have come a long way from being just a homemaker to business tycoons, inventor...

Kahera provides bespoke solutions as well as professionalism and top-quality expertise in meeting each client’s needs. The company was founded in 2015 by Kechi, who has done an impressive job of building its reputation and client base. Kahera’s approach to boutique travel management for their high-end clientele is very simple – they take care of their clients’ every needs from the moment they contact Kahera to when they commence their journey and returned from their trip.   Since starting the business, the team at Kahera has shown a commendable enthusiasm delivering exceptional client service. In addition, privacy and confidentiality are non-negotiable values for them, hence it is no wonder that the demand for their expertise has soared as it has. Meet the Founder Kec...

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, Billionaire Oil Mogul, Mohammed Indimi, Founder/CEO of Avila Naturalle, Temitope Mayegun, Founder of the Misk Foundation and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Governor of Nasarawa State, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, will on Friday, September 9, 2022 receive the African Industrial and Development Awards 2022. Other winners of the African Industrial and Development Awards 2022, billed to take place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, are the Chairman of Bua Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello; and a former First Lady of Benue State, Arch. Yemisi Suswam. Also, the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mallam Mele Kyari; Chief Executive Officer, Hajiya Nan...

Sensational Nigerian artist now turned gospel musician ONYEKACHI Elizabeth Gilbert Onwuka, better known as Yeka Onka has recounted how she switched from singing worldly songs to gospel songs. She recounted her transitions from her secular music into her new found love in gospel music. She disclosed in an interview with The Pleasures Magazine, she disclosed that she went on a three months retreat, prayed, and fasted on the mountain top in order to hear from God. WHO IS YEKA ONKA? I am a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Abia state Nigeria. I’m the 5th of a family of five which musically influenced me from the cradle. My foray into music professionally kicked off in 2011 after I participated and emerged the winner of the maiden edition of a Nigerian singing show....

Popularly called ''STI Ambassador'' Barr Mohammed Abdullahi is an enigma, aura-personified, and inspired-filled personality who has dedicated a large part of his life to public service with loyalty, integrity, and sincerity. In pursuit of growth to change Nigeria's narratives in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) as well as the nation's ranking in the global innovation index, Minister of State for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi, since assumption of office, has remained resolute in ensuring the nation is globally competitive via grassroots engagement. Speaking exclusively with PLEASURES Magazine in Abuja Nigeria, the Minister disclosed that the full deployment of STI will help Nigeria overcome its numerous challenges in the sector as well as be...

Due to her uncommon analytical mind and tremendous ability to understand and attend to complex legal issues, Chinyere Nina Atalor has experienced rapid growth as a Legal Practitioner in various areas of law. Very early on in her career, she worked as a Company Secretary/Legal Adviser to Strong Rock Oil and Gas Limited and has moved on to other establishments where she was put through her paces and maximized her innate abilities to full effect, in not a few high profile cases. Education & Certifications: Nina holds an LL.B from University of Benin and is currently pursuing her LL.M degree in Taxation Law and Policy from Nassarawa State University, Keffi. She is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administr...