Marriage: 10 Things We Know We Should Be Doing, But Aren’t
What you know may not matter much, if you aren’t applying it. You might as well, not have that knowledge at all. When it comes to marriage, there are things we know we should do, but life and laziness get in the way: Date night: Experts and counsellors have nearly gone hoarse, emphasizing how helpful […]
Proverbs 31 Babe: Why You Should Have a Side Hustle
A side hustle is a service or product that you offer or sell on the side of your current full-time job or business, to earn extra income. There are many inspiring things about the Proverbs 31 woman. She has encouraged me to embrace the virtue of early rising, taught me the value of earning my […]
5 Minutes with Arit Abolade, Executive Director, S.T.A.R Foundation
Arit Aduke Abolade is the founder and executive director of Stella Teaching and Relief Foundation (STAR Foundation), a nonprofit organization that operates out of Abeokuta, Ogun State. A graduate of Microbiology, she holds a diploma in Missions from Christian Missionary Foundation, and currently works full-time as a Christian missionary with vulnerable children in rural areas. […]
Win Your Child a Year’s Supply of Multivitamins
A balanced diet that contains all the right nutrients and vitamins is important for the wellbeing of every child. With a fresh year beginning and children heading back to school, my-medicines.com is jazzing things up by offering parents a chance to win something for their children, while also having fun. Supplementing your child’s diet with […]
How Outsourcing Can Change Your Life
It’s true, there are things you cannot outsource. Let’s just put that out there first, because many people tend to focus on that instead of looking at just how much outsourcing can make a difference in your life. Stress is very real, and one of the factors behind it is taking on more than you […]
Would You Join a Virtual Book Club?
What’s better than reading a great story? Having someone to share it with! A book club is a group of people who read and discuss books together, after agreeing on which books to read, and at what pace. Book club meeting discussions can be very lively, enlightening, and enjoyable. The combination of people from different […]
Dear Nigerian Entrepreneur, You Need Passion
In several interviews and conversations I’ve had with entrepreneurs who have created successful businesses, one thing has really stood out for me: their passion for what they do. From these interactions, I have learnt that one of the most important ingredients for success in business, whether small, medium or large, is passion. This is especially […]
4 Tips to Make Your New Year Resolutions Stick
Are you worried your resolutions won’t make it past January? Here are a few tips you can try: Write them where you can see them When you write down your resolutions, you’re more likely to follow through. As tempting as it may be to use your phone’s memo pad, pen and paper are still the […]
Is Your Work Ruining Your Relationship?
I’m worried about my best friend. All she ever seems to do is work, besides eating and sleeping. It’s crazy, and we often wonder if a relationship would actually have the chance to thrive, assuming a great guy comes along. It reminds me of a post I read nine years ago, where the writer complained […]
30 Post-Christmas Weight Loss Moves That Can Make a Difference
Christmas is here again, and that means food, amongst other things. As usual, we can expect strict eating habits that have been adhered to all year, to be discarded. There’s so much rice, chicken, goat meat, fish, moin-moin, dodo, salad, cake, apple pie, ice cream, and of course, drinks of all kinds on offer that […]
Be Your Own Best Friend in 2018 and Beyond
Sometimes, we take self-love and self-care for granted. We get caught up with taking care of other people and other things, without pausing to take care of our own selves. This goes beyond hair, skin, nails, diet or weight. When was the last time you took care of your spirit and your soul? That new […]
Are You Really Serious About Personal Development in 2018?
We can talk about how lit 2018 is going to be from now until tomorrow, but talk is cheap. Unless we take deliberate steps, 2018 will not be significantly better than 2017. In fact, “Happy New Year” begins now. If you’re really serious about developing yourself, there is one commitment you must make and keep: […]
Letter to my Friend, the Nigerian Undergraduate
Dear Friend, In a country where many universities are struggling and some have already begun to decay, students like you, who still strive for excellence and greatness against the odds, are in the minority. I want you to know that I’m rooting for you, and I have a few things to share with you that […]
7 Things to Keep in Mind If You’re Planning a 2018 Wedding
Inspired by the Skinny Girl in Transit Season 4 finale, many Nigerian women are currently praying, each declaring that their own Mide will find them in 2018. Love is too sweet! Are you looking forward to getting married next year? Work with your own resources and let everything that comes from others be nice, welcome […]
One Day, You Will Thank Yourself for Not Giving Up
I saw that quote in a picture someone shared on WhatsApp, and it spoke deeply to me. For many of us, 2017 didn’t go exactly the way we wanted. Some aspects of our lives saw real growth and brought us joy, while others just seemed to have seen little or no progress. At times, all […]
Meet the Boss: Derek Nwafor, Crystal Media 360
Derek Nwafor started his career after obtaining a B.Sc. In Zoology from the University of Ibadan. He has over 15 years’ experience spanning corporate support services, business design, business development and marketing in banking, BPO services, and retail marketing and consultancy. He has received training in logistics and supply chain management, and finance management and […]