7 Lessons I’ve Learnt About Saying No
I used to be that person who always wanted to say yes. I genuinely enjoy people and like making them happy. If I can put a smile on someone’s face, that’s usually the highlight of my day. As a result, I’ve found myself saying too many yeses’ for my own good, and this created a […]
5 Helpful Tips for Navigating Overwhelming Seasons of Life
I’m just finding my way out of a season which, if I had to name it, would be called Overwhelm. It was a stressful time, full of “how did I get here?” and “where do I start from?” moments. The worst thing was that it didn’t seem like it would ever end. Sometimes the thought […]
Online Shopping: Nigeria’s Most Trusted Pharmacies Now Accessible on My-Medicines.com
Have you ever wished you could buy medicines without having to go the pharmacy physically? Your wish has been granted; your most trusted pharmacies are now a few clicks away! Advantage Health Africa recently launched my-medicines.com, a fully dedicated online medicine ordering platform where you can sign on and make purchases of a wide range […]
Meet the Boss: Friday Nwosu, Yesharvest
Friday Nwosu studied Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, and is the founder/CEO of Yesharvest, a business that connects farmers to their market by giving consumers access to fresh farm produce. He talks to Joy Ehonwa about entrepreneurship, technology, and agriculture. CN: Where did the idea for Yesharvest come from? […]
5 Minutes with Isoken Renette Igharo, Founder, Letterworks
Isoken Renette Igharo’s company, Letterworks, is changing lives through its various educational programmes designed for adults and children. Armed with a BA in English from Igbinedion University Okada, an MA in Creative Writing from Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, and a passion for tutoring, she has set out to provide support for language skills, which she […]
Meet the Boss, Jasmine Chinaza Onyia, Nazmine Media
Jasmine Chinaza Onyia is the CEO of Nazmine Media, a company she founded while still a student at Enugu State University, where she was a Marketing major. A couple of professional programs and several mentors later, Jasmine has learnt a lot on the job, and at the feet of industry elders. She shares her experience […]
What Does “Forgive and Forget” Even Mean?
Since I was a child, the phrase “forgive and forget” has baffled me. Forgetting is difficult for me; I’m wired to remember things, and that is, in fact, part of what makes me good at what I do. If a character enters a restaurant wearing a weave, and halfway through the meal she’s playing with […]
Should a Married Person Have Secret Savings?
No. Ideally, there should be no secrets in a marriage. This is something most people agree on, so when the topic came up in a group of married couples last weekend, it was clear the question was really about exceptions. I believe that in marriage couples should be transparent with each other, especially when it […]
Meet the Boss: Eze Okereke, Forge Alkebulan
Eze Okereke has been in the financial industry since 2004, the event management and promotion industry since 2012, and entered the fashion industry this year. He launched Forge Alkebulan a few months ago with his wife, Nollywood actress cum event manager and promoter, Maureen Solomon Okereke. He shares his entrepreneurial inspiration and experiences in this […]
Naija Voice: Dis Side Chick Matter, No Be Today
Di way di matter of side chick dey reign for social media, e come be like say na new thing wey just start, but me and you know say e don tay. Even for our papa and mama generation, men dey get wife for house, come get babe for outside. Dat time sef, dem go […]
Meet the Boss: Pamela Akpomedaye, P’camidos Catering
Pamela Akpomedaye holds an NCE in English from the College of Education Warri, a B.A in Theatre Arts from University of Calabar, an M.A in Theatre Arts from University of Uyo, and a Ph.D. in Theatre and Cultural Administration in view from the University of Port Harcourt. After her youth service in 2010, she worked […]
Meet the Boss: Omolola Akintola-Onafalujo, Milk and Honey Gourmet Services
Omolola Akintola-Onafalujo is a chef, a writer, and a business consultant. She got her first degree in economics, and a Masters in Marketing, before getting her MBA. After a brief stint in business consulting, she went into the banking sector. After a year and a half in banking, she registered Milk & Honey Gourmet Services. […]
Olanrewaju Adepetun Launches “Why School Doesn’t Guarantee Success”
Olanrewaju Adepetun studied political science at the University of Ibadan where he graduated with a second class upper division. He went back in 2009 for the master’s program and finished with a PhD. Grade. Currently, he works as a Trade Finance Expert in an international bank where he majorly focuses on import/export finance combined with […]
Meet the Boss: Ayo Naledi Designs
Ayo Naledi Agunbiade graduated from Covenant University in 2008. She studied Banking and Finance and worked in two different banks before quitting completely to start her own business, Ayo Naledi Designs. She talks to Joy Ehonwa about entrepreneurship, and goldsmithing in Nigeria. CN: How would you describe your work and your responsibilities as a […]
5 Minutes with Olusola Macaulay, Author, Petals of Grace
Olusola Macaulay is an inspirational speaker, editor, poet, artist, writer, and blogger, who loves to read, walk, laugh, pray and worship. She graduated with a degree in English Literature, with advanced studies in Human Resources Management and Leadership Development. Married with children, Olusola loves the simple things of life. She believes that when we break […]
5 Reasons Your Budgeting Doesn’t Work
I first learnt about budgets in secondary school; from my home economics text book, to be precise. I started budgeting even with my small allowance, and over the years, those skills have helped me manage my own finances, and run my home more efficiently than I would have without a budget. Many people know that […]