By the way, Festac Town was the settlement built in 1977 by Nigeria's then-military ruler, Gen Yakubu Gowon, to accommodate participants in the 2nd World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture - at a time when Nigeria's major problem was not availability of money but how to spend it.

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The availability of non-surgical treatments has helped to normalise cosmetic procedures, fuelled by the celebrity culture which pervades much of the media.

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The ready availability of that snack bar, packet of crisps or can of soft drink is reinforcing the grazing culture that is adding pounds to our children's waistlines.

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