Women You Should Know: Bukky Shonibare
5th February 2015
Bukky Shonibare is the Group CEO for the 555 Group; which includes the 555 consulting firm that caters to HR solutions and consultancy. 555 Consulting Limited was established with the aim of providing SMEs with the adequate tools and strategy that will enable them increase their productivity and maximize their outreach. She has years of … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Bukky Shonibare
Women You Should Know: Sandra Aguebor-Ekperuoh
29th January 2015
The campaign for women empowerment, gender equality, and the push to include more women in global affairs is no longer a movement to be ignored. Women are increasingly being included in government cabinets, running for offices, and holding positions that have historically been held by men. For Sandra Aguebor-Ekperuoh however, her narrative is different. She is … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Sandra Aguebor-Ekperuoh
5 Things You Did Not Know About Depression
28th January 2015
According to WHO, more than 350 million people suffer from depression worldwide (WHO; 2012), and over 80% of people with symptoms of depression are not receiving medical attention. Depression is a very popular word, and its usage has somewhat been diluted from a clinical disorder to any episode of mood swing or sadness. Because the … Continue reading 5 Things You Did Not Know About Depression
Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Make Fruit Popsicles
Quick, easy and definitely a lot of people’s favourite, fruit popsicles are a good alternative to the store bought classic popsicles. You can make this using any fruit you have at home, mix different kinds of fruit, and play around with colours. This fruit popsicle is also very easy for kids to make all by … Continue reading Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Make Fruit Popsicles
Learn a Skill Wednesday: Restoring Your Silver Jewellery
21st January 2015
Do you have a collection of silver jewellery that you are planning to throw away because they changed colour? It is normal for gold and silver jewellery to turn a darker shade due to constant use. This is why it is advised to have them polished every now and then. What happens when you can’t … Continue reading Learn a Skill Wednesday: Restoring Your Silver Jewellery
Website Review: oDesk
20th January 2015
oDesk is an online marketplace to hire freelancers of various skills and expertise. It is one of the websites that has made it possible for people with different skills to connect with people who are in need, and willing to pay for their services. From website designers, content writers, software developers, mobile App developers to administrative … Continue reading Website Review: oDesk
Maxi Dress Made Easy
15th January 2015
Maxi dresses are the rage among the bourgeois crowd. They are fancy and are suitable for any occasion, whether it is a barbecue or an outdoor wedding. Some women think that they cannot pull off such a look. After all, floor-length dresses look best on long and lean body types. The trick is learning how to … Continue reading Maxi Dress Made Easy
Food Health LIFESTYLE Uncategorized
The Diet That Works
13th January 2015
The DASH diet is more than the average weight loss diet or regimen. It is a healthy lifestyle that is designed to improve your health, fight high blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, and slow the progression of kidney disease and diabetes. Notice that I said it is a lifestyle. This is because, unlike the popular dieting … Continue reading The Diet That Works
Negative Energy Is Unhealthy
12th January 2015
Negative energy can be more contagious than a viral infection. Even when you have made resolutions to be happier, nicer to people, and strive to be more positive, you may unfortunately encounter people who transfer their negativity to others. I recently made an acquaintance of someone while working on a project that I was really … Continue reading Negative Energy Is Unhealthy
Sewing Tutorial: Make an Easy DIY Sleeveless Boyfriend Jacket
7th January 2015
One of the most interesting things about learning to sew, is the ability to repurpose clothes into new styles, and create easy DIY fixes that you may not ordinarily find in the retail shops. This tutorial is one of such. A 5-minute, extremely easy tutorial for a casual sleeveless boyfriend jacket that won’t cost you … Continue reading Sewing Tutorial: Make an Easy DIY Sleeveless Boyfriend Jacket
Creative Industry Tip of the Day
4 Tips for Creating Professional Photos
Have you ever needed a photo for an official document, or for your website, and found that you only have those funny pictures that are nice but not just professional enough? You do not necessarily need to get to a photo studio to take professional photos, people have been known to take great pictures using … Continue reading 4 Tips for Creating Professional Photos
The Trick To Losing Belly Fat
6th January 2015
Belly fat is one of the most notorious types of body fat ever. Easy to accumulate, and hard to shed. Even people who are not fat are not spared the appearance of a pouch on their lower belly. For fat people, belly fat may be obvious because you see the bulging, excess flesh in your … Continue reading The Trick To Losing Belly Fat
Smartphones to Look Out For in 2015: The LG G Flex 2
The year is already opening with interesting launches in the smartphone market. At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG has announced its latest product- the LG G Flex 2 smartphone. The smartphone is LG’s latest flagship phone, and it is already pointing to what exciting launches await us in 2015. At 5.5 inches with … Continue reading Smartphones to Look Out For in 2015: The LG G Flex 2
Motivational Video: Achieving Work-Life Balance
5th January 2015
I was recently in a discussion group where the main speaker gave a presentation on the concept of work-life balance. According to her, work-life balance is achievable when we consciously make choices that perfectly combine all aspects of our lives. During the discussion, what struck me was not only how divided the opinions on work-life … Continue reading Motivational Video: Achieving Work-Life Balance
Losing Interest in Your New Year’s Resolutions Already? This May Be Why
I know it is just the 5th day in 2015, but it is not uncommon to find that many people have either abandoned their New Year’s resolutions, or are struggling to keep up with them. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people abandon their resolutions in the first week of the New Year. … Continue reading Losing Interest in Your New Year’s Resolutions Already? This May Be Why
Fashion LIFESTYLE Tip of the Day
Tutorial: Turn an Oversize Shirt Into a Dress
1st January 2015
This is a simple tutorial on how to turn an existing oversize shirt into a dress. It may be that you have clothes lying around that no longer fit, thanks to some weight loss success. Instead of discarding them or letting them take up space unnecessarily, you can easily repurpose them into dresses in your … Continue reading Tutorial: Turn an Oversize Shirt Into a Dress
Inspirational Story: How My Story Changed in 9 Months
29th December 2014
At some point in my early twenties, I had what you can call the Nigerian dream. I graduated from the University at the age of 19, and by 23, had two degrees, a good job, and was married. I had achieved pretty much everything I wanted at that age. I worked for a couple of … Continue reading Inspirational Story: How My Story Changed in 9 Months
Motivational Video: Attitude is Altitude
How many times have you looked at someone and wished you had their beauty, body shape or eyes? Or how many times have you wished that your legs were more straight, or that acne didn’t leave those pesky black dots on your face? Loving ourselves just the way we have been created can be a … Continue reading Motivational Video: Attitude is Altitude
How to Make Homemade Body Butter
26th December 2014
One of the things I’ve enjoyed making myself is the homemade body butter. There is something about mixing your own moisturiser from scratch that makes you feel healthy- you know what goes into the mixture. There is absolutely nothing wrong with using store-bought body moisturisers, but for people who enjoy trying out new ideas, or … Continue reading How to Make Homemade Body Butter
DIY Personalised Mugs
It’s Christmas season! For everyone celebrating Christmas, the excitement has heightened and there are shows of love everywhere you go. It is the season when people share gifts with their loved ones. If you have been too busy to get gifts for someone special, how about making them a special mug that shows how much you … Continue reading DIY Personalised Mugs
3 Best Smartphones of 2014
23rd December 2014
The smartphone market has boomed extensively in the last few years. New smartphone makers have emerged, while better technology, and beautiful designs have turned the smartphone industry into one of the major drivers of economies. All over the world, companies that make smartphones and gadgets are recording billions of dollars in profit. Their success is … Continue reading 3 Best Smartphones of 2014
Motivational Video- Training Your Mind to be Positive
22nd December 2014
“Negative thoughts stick around because we believe them, not because we want them or choose them“. Andrew J. Bernstein I once saw a picture on the internet that depicted someone being paid compliments by other people. There were several nice comments, and a single negative comment that read “you can be a jerk sometimes”. The … Continue reading Motivational Video- Training Your Mind to be Positive
Service Review: RepairAm
19th December 2014
RepairAm is the first online gadget repair service in Nigeria. The service allows you to book a repair for gadgets like laptops, tablets, phones, and desktop computers, online. The RepairAm team can pick up the gadget for repair, or fix it at your preferred location. Apart from the professional gadget repair service, the ease of … Continue reading Service Review: RepairAm
Women You Should Know: Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
18th December 2014
In 2012, President Goodluck Jonathan swore in Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar as the 13th indigenous Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, making her the first woman to occupy the position since 1958 when Nigeria started appointing Nigerian nationals for the position. The President also conferred on her the Nigerian national honour of the Grand Commander … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
Creative Industry Tip of the Day
Beginner Sewing Series: How to Make a Simple Dress
17th December 2014
This is a good beginners tutorial with easy steps that won’t confuse you. Normally, to make a dress, you can cut the fabric to your measurement from scratch. This time, we will be using pre-existing patterns. There are paper patterns already cut to specific sizes for different garments, you simply purchase one and use for … Continue reading Beginner Sewing Series: How to Make a Simple Dress
App of the Day: Vine
16th December 2014
Vine is a video sharing service by Twitter, that allows you to create short videos (5-6secs) to share on the internet. Videos can be based on anything; comedy, news a clip of your favourite exercise routine, or a few seconds of football action. The Vine App is available on both Android and iOS, which … Continue reading App of the Day: Vine
Motivational Video-How Do You Define Yourself?
15th December 2014
Lizzie Velasquez was born with a rare disease; no matter what she eats, she can never gain weight. She is also blind in the right eye. All of her life, she has never weighed more than 64 pounds. This may sound like a good thing, especially for people who struggle to lose weight, but when … Continue reading Motivational Video-How Do You Define Yourself?
Motivational Monday- Counting Your Blessings
Have you ever logged on to Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to see someone’s perfect picture and wished that was you? Have you found yourself envying the life they seemingly have? If there is one negative thing to come out of social media (there are several), it is the tendency to showcase the glamorous part of everyone, … Continue reading Motivational Monday- Counting Your Blessings
Beauty BUSINESS LIFESTYLE Reviews
Website Review: Natural Nigerian
11th December 2014
Natural Nigerian is a blog about natural hair, and living healthy and well in Nigeria. The focus is majorly on how people can live as naturally as possible by making healthy lifestyle choices. Keeping your natural hair as against having a perm is no longer a fad; it is a healthy choice people make to … Continue reading Website Review: Natural Nigerian
Women You Should Know: Bolanle Austen-Peters
Women You Should Know is a Connect Nigeria feature celebrating Nigerian women who are inspirational, not only in their achievements, but also in the way they live their lives and give back to the society. An example of such a woman is Bolanle Austen-Peters, the Managing Director and Founder of Terra Kulture; the renowned Arts and … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Bolanle Austen-Peters