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Empowered To Do Hard Things by Adesewa Greg-Ighodaro
17th February 2023
When we talk about ‘Hard Things’, we mean leaving one’s comfort zone to a place where one is to gain new experiences. We mean an avenue for one to place on a platform all one knows, comparing with new experiences, to determine whether the old knowledge should remain. ‘Hard Things’ mean developing consistency, which … Continue reading Empowered To Do Hard Things by Adesewa Greg-Ighodaro
Tales Of Laura By Chidiogo Akaelu
4th June 2022
“2021 was a tough year. I officially lost my virginity, committed an abortion, and got my heart broken severally. I remember a resounding advice from aunty Ena, telling me to remain a good girl. They always said it, my family. I was seen as one that should do no wrong. Sometimes, I was scared of … Continue reading Tales Of Laura By Chidiogo Akaelu
Inspector Dagogo By Ibiene Bidiaque
25th May 2022
With his life crashing around him, Inspector Ugbana Dagogo is forced to face up to the choices he’s made as he tries to find his way back to his family. However, the journey will be far from smooth as he plays a perilous game with Lagos’ most dangerous man and encounters a ripple of people whose lives … Continue reading Inspector Dagogo By Ibiene Bidiaque
Top 10 Nigerian Books To Watch Out For In 2022
31st December 2021
2021 was a massive year for Nigerian writers within the country and in the Diaspora. Nigerian readers had wonderful books to read and keep themselves entertained in the year 2021. Nigeria’s literary world every year is always bursting with new voices and at the same time older, yet evergreen voices too. Read more about … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Books To Watch Out For In 2022
Top 10 Nigerian Books For The Year 2021
2021 is an amazing year for Nigerian books. With stories bandied around and about writing and reading in Nigeria, this year can be described as a truly tough, exciting and a bag of mixed feelings for Nigerian writers and readers. Nigeria is the home to the best writers in the world. Read more about … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Books For The Year 2021
Book Review: A Beginner’s Guide To Property Investment
11th December 2021
By Ngozi Okafor Platform BDA Limited, Abuja. 172 Pages ISBN 978-978-997-153-4 ‘Whichever route you take to purchase your property, the most important tip I can give is that you ensure you conduct your checks. Conduct checks on the agent, the developer, the seller, the landowner.’ Ngozi Okafor, Ch 2, Pg 32. Read more about Real … Continue reading Book Review: A Beginner’s Guide To Property Investment
Things To Note Just Before You Write A Book
30th September 2021
To become an author is no small feat. You have to cross a myriad of self-doubts and establish yourself as an authority in a field to confidently write and publish a book. But thankfully, in recent times, with the availability and easy access to the internet, there has been an upsurge of authors and … Continue reading Things To Note Just Before You Write A Book
Book Review: ‘Guaranteed Delicious’, A Food Recipe Collection By Ella Peters
1st June 2021
While many people could only see the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic especially at the onset, Nigerian-American businesswoman, Ella Peters, saw an opportunity to be inventive and wrote a book on food recipes titled ‘Guaranteed Delicious’, something that will sure outlive her and generations unborn. Read more about Food Recipe In a Facebook … Continue reading Book Review: ‘Guaranteed Delicious’, A Food Recipe Collection By Ella Peters
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Nigerian Books To Read In 2021
26th December 2020
As we continue to launch, quicker and quicker, into the year 2021, a lot should be added into our to-do list for the new year, and book reading should be on our list. The greatest of secrets are hidden in the pages of books, especially unsuspecting books. To this effect, we have curated a … Continue reading Nigerian Books To Read In 2021
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Top 10 Nigerian Books In 2020
23rd December 2020
In no particular order, we present to you top 10 books published in the year 2020 by Nigerian authors, old and young. This is in recognition of their tenacity, skill, artistry and level-headedness in the face of a very tough year for creatives. Read more about Literature Chronicles Of The Happiest People On Earth … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Books In 2020
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Book Review: The Rookie Entrepreneur By Funke Medun
23rd November 2020
A wise man once said that “running a business in Nigeria is extreme sports”. That is a statement I find very true. Though I do not run a business currently, the challenges of those who do cannot be lost on those who do not because we are all connected. Everyone is running a side … Continue reading Book Review: The Rookie Entrepreneur By Funke Medun
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Troubled Horizon: Through A Woman’s Eyes
18th September 2020
By Ann Esievoadje Publisher: Pulchra Publishing, 2019 Page: 43 ISBN: 978-978-973-043-8 Troubled Horizon is a fictional collection of short stories written by Ann Esievoadje, the author of The Quilt. As the title suggests, it is a book that highlights through storytelling, the travails of human beings. The uncertainties of life are put to paper by … Continue reading Troubled Horizon: Through A Woman’s Eyes
The Quilt: An Instructional Manual
7th September 2020
By Ann Esievoadje 2013 Pages: 147 ‘The Quilt’ is a collection of short stories (fiction and drama) written by Ann Esievoadje. The stories were well crafted with humanity in view. It touched vital parts of the human existence; from spirituality to the mundane aspects of man. Every story is relatable because they convey the … Continue reading The Quilt: An Instructional Manual
Yellow: The Complexities Of Life
8th June 2020
Yellow is a collection of short stories. The title is significant in itself. Yellow signifies brightness, hope, and sunshine on one hand, and cowardice, caution, deceit, and jealousy on the other hand. These significance are well represented in the book. Read more about Book Review This is a compilation of fourteen short stories, with engaging … Continue reading Yellow: The Complexities Of Life
The Nigerian Reality In Loving Gladys
2nd June 2020
Nigeria as a subject matter is inexhaustible and forms part of our daily ritual. Loving Gladys is an anthology of poetry and short stories that conveys everyday Nigerian subject matters. It takes the reader on a ride through the streets of the Nigerian reality, and with good use of imagery, it exposes the circumstances that … Continue reading The Nigerian Reality In Loving Gladys
The Essential Guide To Personal Branding
30th May 2020
In the midst of these unsettling times, a jewel of a book has emerged like a Phoenix out of the Ashes. Uju Obuekwe, a Barrister and Solicitor turned Professional Branding Expert has created a Masterpiece. Uju’s foray into the world of Branding is no ordinary one and culls from a deep rooted interest and determination … Continue reading The Essential Guide To Personal Branding
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Five Nigerian Writers to Look Out for in 2020
2nd January 2020
As we wrap up 2019, there’s something for readers who enjoy works of Nigerian writers. From this list of forthcoming books- a short story collection and 4 novels and -are 5 Nigerian writers to look out for in 2020. Iquo Dianaabasi Iquo Dianaabasi is a writer and performance poet. Her collection of poems, Symphony of … Continue reading Five Nigerian Writers to Look Out for in 2020
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Throwback Thursday: Chinua Achebe Writes And Almost Loses His First Draft Of Things Fall Apart
14th November 2019
Before he published his first book, Chinua Achebe had already gathered some experience as a writer. He had written many short stories and some of his short stories were published while he was a student of the University of Ibadan. They were featured in University Herald, the campus magazine; and in his third year at … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Chinua Achebe Writes And Almost Loses His First Draft Of Things Fall Apart
Book Review: Customer Pulse Check (A Guide To Gathering And Using Customer Feedback)
30th August 2019
By Debbie Akwara Free State, 2019 Pages: 93 ISBN: 978-978-974-552-4 The cliché—the customer is king—is a testament to the pivotal position of the customer to a business. This has influenced businesses to seek varying avenues to improve increasing customer satisfaction. This is tied to the fact that customer satisfaction is the key to business success. … Continue reading Book Review: Customer Pulse Check (A Guide To Gathering And Using Customer Feedback)
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Book Review: I Pledge To Nigeria My Country (A Critical Analysis Of The Nigerian National Pledge)
29th August 2019
By Age Beeka Uptime Records Ltd., 2017 Pages: 208 A very significant aspect of a sovereign nation is to be able to communicate effectively its ideals, mindset, values and objectives through and to its people. This is a necessity for the growth and sustenance of national loyalty and patriotism. The Nigeria National anthem and pledge … Continue reading Book Review: I Pledge To Nigeria My Country (A Critical Analysis Of The Nigerian National Pledge)
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Long-list for the Nigeria Prize for Literature
28th August 2019
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature announced the long-list of 11 drawn from 173 books, for the 2019 edition of the prize over a month ago. All 11 long-listed authors are in the running for winning the cash prize of $100,000 (₦36,200,000) The 11 books on the long list of 11, in … Continue reading Long-list for the Nigeria Prize for Literature
Book Review— God’Fessions
17th August 2019
God’Fessions (Daily Confession of God’s Word and Promises Over Your Life) Author: ’Goke Coker Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2012 Pages: 185 ISBN: 978-1-4772-9124-5 The Christian life is one of victory over the world fraught with evil, encroaching darkness, violence, strife, confusion, attacks on families, failing finances, and health, distractions and emotional instability. This is God’s plan … Continue reading Book Review— God’Fessions
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Book Review— Hexavian Laws of Business
16th August 2019
Hexavian Laws of Business (A Collection of 21 Laws for Organizations, Entrepreneurs and Managers) Author: Eizu Uwaoma Publisher: PMCC Printme, 2015 Pages: 487 ISBN: 978-978-52643-5-7 The book, Hexavian Laws of Business described by the author as an “all-in-one” strategy manual, is an informative manuscript for entrepreneurs, managers, and organizations that are core to success. Success … Continue reading Book Review— Hexavian Laws of Business
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Book Review—The Girl Who Found Water
15th August 2019
The Girl Who Found Water (Memoirs of a Corp Member) Author: Chibuzor Miriam Azubuike Publisher: Easy Voucher Limited Publishers, 2014 Pages: 128 ISBN 978-978-943-957-7 The novel is about the experiences of a Nigerian graduate during the mandatory one year of national service, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), An experience that resonates with the average … Continue reading Book Review—The Girl Who Found Water
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Book Review—17 Secrets of High-Flying Students
17 Secrets of High-Flying Students (Amazing Laws of Academic Excellence) Author: Fela Durotoye Publisher: Visible Impact Multimedia Group, 2006 Pages: 204 ISBN 1-2006-5678-4 Fela Durotoye‘s 17 Secrets of High-Flying Students is fully packed with exciting life-changing stories, nuggets, principles to equip the reader/student with the wings to fly. It a book for anyone who … Continue reading Book Review—17 Secrets of High-Flying Students
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Book Review—Digital: The New Code of Wealth
13th August 2019
Digital: The New Code of Wealth (New Opportunities For Wealth Creation and Change) Author: J.J. Omojuwa Publisher: A’Lime Media Ltd., 2019 Pages: 337 ISBN: 978-978-9682237 In an era where technology is revolutionizing the way we do things, whether it is business, communication and spreading of ideas, leveraging on this digital era is the focus … Continue reading Book Review—Digital: The New Code of Wealth
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Book Review: Thoughts From A Wealthy Perspective
Author: Sam Egube Publisher: Marjiqual Limited 130 Pages ISBN 979- 978- 953- 421- 0 Poverty is a state of mind that directs how the poor live their lives Sam Egube. The title of this book, Thoughts From A Wealthy Perspective, speaks for itself. It delves into the mind of the wealthy, the successful, the optimists, … Continue reading Book Review: Thoughts From A Wealthy Perspective
Google Doodle Commemorates Late Nigerian Writer Buchi Emecheta
22nd July 2019
In a world filled with diverse talents, few individuals work to the level of their legacy outliving them. Nigerian writers have in the past exhibited and still show how powerful the pen can be used in changing the world. Even in their grave, these authors still exist among us through outstanding books they wrote during … Continue reading Google Doodle Commemorates Late Nigerian Writer Buchi Emecheta
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“Nigeria: To Leave Or Not To Leave” by Damilola Oluwatoyinbo
14th May 2019
In a day where the number of young Nigerians emigrating from Nigeria is possibly higher than ever before, Damilola Oluwatoyinbo provides an objective analysis of the issue: To Leave or Not To Leave? Find some comments by readers below: Highly enlightening The most objective and realistic post I have seen about the situation of things … Continue reading “Nigeria: To Leave Or Not To Leave” by Damilola Oluwatoyinbo
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“Children Of Blood And Bone” Gets Nigerian Director
5th March 2019
45-year-old Rick Famuyiwa, a Nigerian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter has been contracted to direct the Fox 2000 adaptation of 2018 best selling fantasy novel, “Children of Blood and Bone.” Famuyiwa has been active in Hollywood since 1999 and has worked on films like the 1999 “The Wood”, “Brown Sugar” released in 2002, “Talk To … Continue reading “Children Of Blood And Bone” Gets Nigerian Director
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