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Dress like you mean business

Echoing the wise words of Stacy London, an American stylist and fashion consultant, “In the professional arena, your outfit is your silent spokesperson. Let it speak volumes about your confidence and competence.” The truth is, you can’t control what others think, but you wield the power to shape the message through your attire.

Your clothes are your narrative, so choose to project the best version of yourself. It’s an opportunity to unleash your confidence without sacrificing comfort, allowing your authentic self to shine through. The golden rule, however, is: dress for YOU. The lifestyle section of this Unity Bank digest reveals top tips on how to dress for confidence in the workplace.

An inflationary Yuletide – Jingle Bills, Jingle Bills, Jingle all the way!

With Christmas and New Year celebrations around the corner, Nigerian consumers and businesses are entangled in the relentless struggle with soaring costs. November’s inflation, which climbed by 28.2% (vs. 21.47% in November 2022), exposed the disheartening reality that consumers will likely remain cash-strapped this festive season, capping aggregate demand and consumption that contribute over 70% to GDP.

Notwithstanding, the holiday spirit prevails, and celebrations must go on. With a 50kg bag of rice currently priced at N62,000, consumers are forced to cut their meal portions according to their pockets while putting on a festive smile. Also, frozen chicken has started penetrating the luxury goods market, trading at N3,500/kilo in December to the dismay of many.

This edition of the Unity Bank Digest provides a comprehensive analysis of these economic trends and engaging lifestyle and entertainment stories for your reading pleasure.

Enjoy your read!