Talk About Money with Your Intended Spouse
29th March 2025
If you’re in a serious relationship and considering marriage, financial conversations with your intended spouse should be a top priority. Studies show that financial issues are one of the leading causes of divorce worldwide. Read more about Finance Money can make or break a relationship. It influences lifestyle choices. That’s why you need to … Continue reading Talk About Money with Your Intended Spouse
Tips to Manage Your Personal Finances as a Young Nigerian
It can be tough managing your finances as a young Nigerian, especially with rising costs of living, unstable income, and economic uncertainties. But if you don’t take control of your money now, you might struggle financially in the future. It doesn’t matter where your major source of income is from—whether you’re earning a salary, … Continue reading Tips to Manage Your Personal Finances as a Young Nigerian
Practical Tips for Overcoming Self-Doubt and Impostor Syndrome
28th March 2025
Ever had that feeling that you’re not good enough, even when you’ve probably worked hard to get where you are? Let’s say you landed a great job, started a business, or achieved a milestone, yet there’s this small voice in your head that keeps whispering to you that you don’t deserve it. Read more … Continue reading Practical Tips for Overcoming Self-Doubt and Impostor Syndrome
How to Rebuild Your Confidence After Facing Setbacks
One of the common occurrences of life is challenges. At some point in life, you will experience setbacks. These could be losing a job, failing an exam, a business collapsing, or even personal disappointments. Read more about Business When this happens, it’s easy to feel like you’re not good enough or that you’re a … Continue reading How to Rebuild Your Confidence After Facing Setbacks
Stop Giving Discounts and Start Building Customer Loyalty
As a small business owner in Nigeria, you’ve probably found yourself offering discounts just to attract customers. It seems like a quick way to boost sales, but is it helping your business grow? Read more about Business The hard truth is that constant discounts can devalue your brand, reduce your profit margins, and attract … Continue reading Stop Giving Discounts and Start Building Customer Loyalty
Why You Can Never Win the Price Game as a Small Business Owner
27th March 2025
Have you ever felt guilty for charging what you truly deserve for your products or services? You’re not alone. Many small business owners in Nigeria experience this. Some customers believe that because you run a small business, your prices should be rock-bottom low. Others might even guilt-trip you with statements like, “I know 10 … Continue reading Why You Can Never Win the Price Game as a Small Business Owner
How to Set Profitable Prices for Your Products and Services as a Small Business Owner
As a small business owner in Nigeria, one of the biggest struggles you’ll face is setting the right price for your products or services. Consumers are price-sensitive because of Nigeria’s economic situation. If you set your prices too high, you risk losing customers to competitors. If you set them too low, you may struggle … Continue reading How to Set Profitable Prices for Your Products and Services as a Small Business Owner
How to Set Profitable Prices for Your Services As a Freelancer
Freelancing can be an exciting and rewarding career, but pricing is one of the biggest struggles most freelancers face. Set your price too low, and you undervalue your work; set it too high, and you risk losing clients. The trick? Set profitable prices. Read more about Business If you’ve ever had a client tell … Continue reading How to Set Profitable Prices for Your Services As a Freelancer
How to Recover from a Business Failure and Start Again
26th March 2025
No one starts a business expecting it to fail, but the truth is, many businesses don’t survive long. Available statistics show that about 80% of Nigerian SMEs fail within the first five years. Reasons for this failure include poor financial management, lack of market demand, and economic instability. Read more about Business However, as … Continue reading How to Recover from a Business Failure and Start Again
How to Overcome the Fear of Starting a Business
One of the common fears people have is starting a business. This is because starting a business can feel like going swimming in the River Niger. When you approach it, you suddenly become unsure if you should dive in. You think about the risks involved, such as losing money, failing, and what people will … Continue reading How to Overcome the Fear of Starting a Business
How to Attract More Customers to Your Business Without Spending on Ads
One of the challenges that small business owners face is managing their limited resources to ensure they stay afloat and profitable at the same time. Big brand businesses have the budgets to spend on ads and attract more customers to their businesses. These help them market their products continually year out. A leisure that … Continue reading How to Attract More Customers to Your Business Without Spending on Ads
Why Most Nigerian Startups Fail and How to Succeed Instead
Starting a business is both exciting and scary. It’s exciting because it gives you a form of bragging rights, but the harsh reality is that most startups don’t survive beyond the first few years, and that’s why it is also scary. Read more about Business According to a report titled “Perception Study: Efficiency and … Continue reading Why Most Nigerian Startups Fail and How to Succeed Instead
How to Build Stronger Professional and Personal Relationships
15th March 2025
Donald Trump has been sworn in for the second term as President of the United States of America. You know that already, so that’s not what I want to share with you in this post. What I want to share is something important which I have noticed in Trump’s life. If you have listened … Continue reading How to Build Stronger Professional and Personal Relationships
How to Overcome Laziness and Boost Productivity in 2025
Laziness is something we’ve all struggled with at some point. You set goals, make plans, and even get excited about them but when it’s time to take action, you suddenly feel tired, distracted, or unmotivated. In this article, we’ll consider some practical ways to overcome laziness and boost your productivity this year, 2025. 1. … Continue reading How to Overcome Laziness and Boost Productivity in 2025
Self-Awareness and Why It Matters for Your Growth?
Self-awareness is a combination of two words – self and awareness. Self – about you as an individual when you are speaking of or making reference to yourself. Awareness – knowledge of a thing or subject. Read more about Personal Development Based on the definitions of the two, Self-Awareness could then be said to … Continue reading Self-Awareness and Why It Matters for Your Growth?
The Two Types of Self-Awareness: What You Need to Know
In 2020, I held a special training session for people on the subject of self-awareness. While carrying out research in preparation for that training, I made a number of discoveries. I will be sharing one of these discoveries in this post. Read more about Personal Development You probably have met someone who claims to … Continue reading The Two Types of Self-Awareness: What You Need to Know
Gig Economy and Its Impact on Nigerian Businesses
14th March 2025
In recent years, there has been an emergence of what is popularly referred to as the gig economy. And this gig economy has transformed how businesses operate globally. The gig economy simply refers to a labour market driven by short-term contracts and freelance work rather than permanent or full-time employment. Read more about Business … Continue reading Gig Economy and Its Impact on Nigerian Businesses
Specializing in a Niche Could Be the Best Strategy for Startups
The Nigerian market is very competitive and has many established brands dominating it. This often means that if you’re new to the game and want to find your way through, the odds are already stacked against you. Read more about Business One mistake that most new entrepreneurs make is that they spread out themselves, … Continue reading Specializing in a Niche Could Be the Best Strategy for Startups
How Chekkit is Combating Counterfeit Drugs in Nigeria
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), almost 500,000 are killed every year in sub-Saharan Africa by fake medicines. Counterfeit drugs are a pervasive issue in Nigeria, with studies indicating that a significant percentage of medications in circulation are either substandard or falsified. This alarming trend poses a significant threat … Continue reading How Chekkit is Combating Counterfeit Drugs in Nigeria
From Idea to Impact: The Journey of Ecotutu in the AgriTech Space
A significant portion of the agricultural produce in Nigeria (up to 45%) is lost post-harvest due to inadequate storage and preservation methods. This not only affects farmers’ incomes but also contributes to food scarcity and economic challenges. Read more about Agriculture Ecotutu is a Nigerian cleantech company working on addressing this pressing issue. The … Continue reading From Idea to Impact: The Journey of Ecotutu in the AgriTech Space
Flutterwave Now Helps Businesses Expand to 35+ Countries and 150+ Currencies
13th March 2025
If you run a business in Nigeria, you will agree with me that it is very tough expanding beyond your local borders. You have so many barriers including currency restrictions that could limit your vision for scaling globally. Read more about Business However, Flutterwave, Africa’s leading fintech company, is breaking down those barriers in … Continue reading Flutterwave Now Helps Businesses Expand to 35+ Countries and 150+ Currencies
The Top-Performing Business Sectors on Flutterwave in 2024
Flutterwave, one of Africa’s leading payment solutions recently published its 2024 report, highlighting the top-performing business sectors that dominated transactions on its platform. From fintech and e-commerce to transportation and education, these industries showed resilience and growth despite the economic uncertainties that marked the year 2024. In December alone, over 26 million transactions worth … Continue reading The Top-Performing Business Sectors on Flutterwave in 2024
How to Start Your Personal Growth Journey in the New Year 2025
2nd December 2024
The year 2024 is now in its last days and soon a new year, 2025, will be upon us. You’re likely thinking about making meaningful changes in your life, career, business, relationships, or finances. One thing that can ensure you’re able to effectively cater to all the important aspects of your life, whatever they … Continue reading How to Start Your Personal Growth Journey in the New Year 2025
Important Personal Growth Goals for a Fulfilling Life in the New Year 2025
As we get set for the new year, 2025, I know you are already wondering what the year will offer and how it will look for you. An American computer scientist once said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it”. So, if you’re going to have a fulfilling 2025, it … Continue reading Important Personal Growth Goals for a Fulfilling Life in the New Year 2025
The Rise of Micro-Influencers in Nigeria: How to Use Local Influencers for Big Impact in Your Business
13th November 2024
Social media has arguably produced more influencers than any other media known to man. In recent years, we’ve seen a significant rise in what we could call micro-influencers in Nigeria’s social media space. These micro-influencers are people with smaller yet loyal and engaged followings. Read more about Business Unlike larger influencers or celebrities, micro-influencers … Continue reading The Rise of Micro-Influencers in Nigeria: How to Use Local Influencers for Big Impact in Your Business
Tips for Managing Your Business’s Financial Records
Managing your business’s financial records is a task you can’t afford to overlook. Without proper financial recordkeeping, you could lose track of expenses, miss out on deductions, or struggle to prove your revenue if you ever need financing. Read more about Finance Maintaining organized and accurate records keeps your business finances clear, allowing you … Continue reading Tips for Managing Your Business’s Financial Records
How to Use Analytics to Boost Sales in Your Business
Running a successful business today requires so much more than just having a great product or service. As a business owner, you need to be data-driven to understand what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve. This is what analytics does for you. You can use analytics to boost sales and transform your approach … Continue reading How to Use Analytics to Boost Sales in Your Business
Borrowing From Friends or Family? Read This First
11th November 2024
Each one of our have times when it gets tough, and you need quick financial help. Duing these times, borrowing money from friends or family may seem like the easiest solution. After all, these are the people who care about you the most, and approaching them for a loan feels less complicated than dealing … Continue reading Borrowing From Friends or Family? Read This First
Are You a Graphic Designer? Here’s How You Can Earn Extra Income Selling Your Designs on Printivo
Selling your designs on Printivo is worth it. Being a graphic designer in Nigeria can be challenging. After years of learning and perfecting your graphic design skills, you’re now ready to start taking clients, only to struggle to find clients. Read more about Business And then you find a client, they want you to create … Continue reading Are You a Graphic Designer? Here’s How You Can Earn Extra Income Selling Your Designs on Printivo
PricePally: Nigeria’s Food E-commerce Platform for Bulk Food Buying
8th November 2024
Purchasing fresh food in bulk in Nigeria is often challenging and time-intensive, particularly in densely populated cities like Lagos, where a single shopping trip can take an entire day. Shoppers must account for hours in traffic and the crowded atmosphere of open markets. PricePally addresses these challenges by simplifying the food supply chain, offering … Continue reading PricePally: Nigeria’s Food E-commerce Platform for Bulk Food Buying