Rolls Royce Phantom: Luxury Car For Rich And Famous Nigerians raquo; The Guardian Nigeria

ONE of the luxury automobiles rich and famous Nigerians are obsessed with now is Rolls Royce Phantom. ngex.com This is because the powerful machine raises the profile of every owner and the brand www.yohaig.ng has more details remained the world’s super-luxury car for several years. It takes a special car to successfully fend off its rivals for eight years and Rolls Royce Phantom is just that car. Yet again, it is the best top-end luxury car money can buy. The 2015 prices vary from $319,025 to $407,400 depending on the models or customized ones from the factory. And few super rich Nigerians who don’t mind the cost, spend fortunes to acquire the wonder-on-wheel. The car which comes in different forms of Coupe, Drop Head Coupe, Rolls Royce Ghost and Sedan is an expansive, substantial vehicle in all its forms; a classically-styled and unmistakable exterior with its tall, upright grille. Eminent Nigerians whose love for this car is legendary include the Ijebu born high prince, Otunba Subomi Balogun; Prince Bolu Akin-Olugbade, Hajia Bola Shagaya, Chief (Mrs.) Nudubusi Kanu and few other notable Nigerians and celebrities in the entertainment world. For the respected businessman and Ijebu high chief, he exudes class and sophistication. The sophisticated nature of his Ikoyi, Lagos home, equipped with state-of-the-art garage and a fleet of exotic cars, attests to his affluence. Late last year, the banking guru added to his collection of cars with the acquisition of a 2014 Rolls Royce Phantom. No doubt, the Olori Omo-Oba Akile Ijjebu has established himself in the league of notable Nigerians. When you believe Otunba Subomi Balogun have it all, what about Prince Bolu Akin-Olugbade, the Aare Onakakanfo of Owu Kingdom, who is obsessed with the brand and avoids using other brands. The Nyako’s structure is believed to have orchestrated the victory of APC presidential candidate, Major General Muhammed Buhari. The former military brass at the peak of the crisis last year fled Nigeria and went on exile to Europe to evade federal prosecution for alleged treasonable and financial mismanagement issues. Nyako was impeached by the State House of Assembly for alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office. From all indications, and with the turn of events at the last presidential election, Nyako is now a free man. kopa9ja.com After a successful tenure at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), beautiful Arunma Oteh is now enjoying a new lease of life. She now gives more attention to her personal life and family unlike before when the rigours of her office took toll on her persona life. Oteh ‘s tour of duty as Director-General of SEC will be remembered for its passion, purpose, articulation and faithful implementation of a therapy of reform measures driven by the vision to transform the Nigerian market into a world-class market. She was in a hurry to see Nigeria achieve a world class capital market that would drive development and make Nigeria one of the most attractive investment destinations. The beautiful lady who is believed to be one of the agents of change of President Goodluck Jonathan’s transformation agenda may be described as the ‘ Iron Lady’ of SEC, for her no-nonsense approach to the job of policing Nigeria’s financial business world. She has got the beauty and for brain, a look at her resume does the talking. She studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and earned a First Class Honors degree in Computer Science. She went on to the Harvard Business School where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. nigeriasite.com The immediate past Executive Commissioner, Operations in SEC, Mounir Gwarzo has since replaced Oteh as the Acting Director-General of the commission. Former Managing Director of Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia is said to have embarked on his hotel project few years after the concluded plans with his partners to bring the prestigious Marrion Hotel to Nigeria following the multi billion naira agreement signed by Quantum Luxury Properties Limited chaired by Ovia and Marrion Hotels. The much talked about five star edifice which is located next door to Civic Centre on Ozumba Mbadiwe in Victoria Island, Lagos according to those who should know, will comprise 150 star rooms. The hotel is expected to be launched in 2016 in Lagos with all the facilities and luxury associated with an international market leader like Marriot. Ovia recently ranked 19th on Forbes Africa with an impressive estimated net worth. His business investments and interests include MTN Nigeria, African Capital Alliance, Diamond Bank Plc, ADIC Insurance Limited, Aluminium Extrusion Industries Plc Telecom, Investment. nairaland.com He is mostly known for the role he played in growing Zenith Bank, which he helped found in 1990, to a big player in the Nigerian banking sector and one of the largest financial services providers by market capitalization and assets in West Africa (over $2.5 billion). Though he stepped down as CEO of Zenith Bank in July 2010 after two decades at the helm, he remains the largest single individual shareholder of the bank with his shares worth about $220 million. The Delta State born is now fully occupied with running and growing Visafone, a Nigerian telecom company founded in 2006 and which recently acquired smaller telecom firms to boost its operations. Former Managing Director of Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), has returned to the main stream of business after he was relieved of his job by Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola over alleged financial misappropriation and abuse of office while he was the helmsman at the agency. examden.com Mako, as he is fondly called, has returned in a big way with VIMedia, a number one provider of premier, high-impact outdoor and indoor advertising solution in Nigeria.