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How to Start and Scale a Book Publishing Business in Nigeria

March 21, 2024

  Have you ever thought about starting your own publishing company in Nigeria? It’s a great idea! This guide will help you get started on the right foot. We’ll cover everything from what kind of books are popular to how to get your books into stores and online. So, grab a cup of coffee and … Continue reading How to Start and Scale a Book Publishing Business in Nigeria

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Books Relationships

Beyond Butterflies: Questions to Ask Before Committing

March 21, 2024

It is exciting to share an amazing new book by Victor Ifegwu-Mbonu titled “Beyond Butterflies: Questions to Ask Before Committing to a Love Relationship.” This book is a must-have resource for singles and those intentional about finding a purposeful, fulfilling love relationship leading to marriage. Read more about Books This book provides thought-provoking questions and … Continue reading Beyond Butterflies: Questions to Ask Before Committing

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Books Monday Motivation

Inspiring Reads for Personal & Professional Growth

February 27, 2024

  Today is a good day to read a book! Starting the week with motivation sets the tone for positive outcomes in both personal and professional spheres. Diving into inspiring reads fueling personal development and professional growth is a great way to kickstart your Monday. In this article, I share some recommended reads for a … Continue reading Inspiring Reads for Personal & Professional Growth

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7 Simple Steps to Read More Books in 2024

January 9, 2024

  We just have to be honest with ourselves here. These days, finding time to read can be challenging, but the benefits of reading are countless. If you’re eager to read more books this year, here are seven straightforward and practical steps to help you cultivate a reading habit and explore the magic of storytelling. … Continue reading 7 Simple Steps to Read More Books in 2024

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Books Top 10

Top 10 Authors of 2023

December 27, 2023

  Yes, it’s time to raise a toast to the bookish heroes of 2023, the authors who brought stories to life and left us gasping for breath, clutching tissues, and maybe even rearranging our bookshelves with newfound urgency. This year, ten literary titans have etched their names onto the very spine of reading history. Each … Continue reading Top 10 Authors of 2023

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Books History Top 10

Top 10 Books to Read to Understand Nigeria’s History

October 1, 2023

  Today is Nigeria’s Independence Day. Africa’s most populous nation is 63 years old and the journey so far has been full of highs and lows. Yet Nigeria remains one of the most exciting nations on earth. Nigeria’s rich and complex history spans centuries, encompassing pre-colonial kingdoms, colonialism, independence, and the post-independence era. To gain … Continue reading Top 10 Books to Read to Understand Nigeria’s History

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Floruit, An Anthology of Poems By Obiamaka Angela Udevi-Onwuka

September 18, 2023

  Obiamaka Angela Udevi-Onwuka’s ‘Floruit’ is a soulful and wholesome collection of poems that tastefully explores broad themes that depict human struggles, life lessons, loss, relationship travails and love expectations. A riveting collection that will awaken or rekindle’s one love for poetry and keep one glued to the pages from start to finish. I find … Continue reading Floruit, An Anthology of Poems By Obiamaka Angela Udevi-Onwuka

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Books BUSINESS

10 Great Books to Inspire Your Entrepreneurial Success

August 30, 2023

  Building a business that grows and excels over the long term is difficult. There’s so much to figure out on the way, and such great effort and perseverance demanded of you by the process. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear how you should approach setting up and running a business that does well. That’s why … Continue reading 10 Great Books to Inspire Your Entrepreneurial Success

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Empowered To Do Hard Things by Adesewa Greg-Ighodaro

February 17, 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

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Tales Of Laura By Chidiogo Akaelu

June 4, 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

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Inspector Dagogo By Ibiene Bidiaque

May 25, 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

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Top 10 Nigerian Books To Watch Out For In 2022

December 31, 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

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Books Top 10 Year In Review

Top 10 Nigerian Books For The Year 2021

December 31, 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

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Books Real Estate

Book Review: A Beginner’s Guide To Property Investment

December 11, 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

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Books Personal Development

Things To Note Just Before You Write A Book

September 30, 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

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Books Food

Book Review: ‘Guaranteed Delicious’, A Food Recipe Collection By Ella Peters

June 1, 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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Books Literature

Nigerian Books To Read In 2021

December 26, 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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Books Literature Top 10

Top 10 Nigerian Books In 2020

December 23, 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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Books BUSINESS

Book Review: The Rookie Entrepreneur By Funke Medun

November 23, 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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Books Literature Reviews

Troubled Horizon: Through A Woman’s Eyes

September 18, 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

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Books Literature

The Quilt: An Instructional Manual

September 7, 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

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Books Literature

Yellow: The Complexities Of Life

June 8, 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

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Books Literature

The Nigerian Reality In Loving Gladys

June 2, 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

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The Essential Guide To Personal Branding

May 30, 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

January 2, 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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Books Personality throwback thursday

Throwback Thursday: Chinua Achebe Writes And Almost Loses His First Draft Of Things Fall Apart

November 14, 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

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Book Review: Customer Pulse Check (A Guide To Gathering And Using Customer Feedback)

August 30, 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)

August 29, 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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Books EDUCATION Literature Press Release

Long-list for the Nigeria Prize for Literature

August 28, 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

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Books Religion

Book Review— God’Fessions

August 17, 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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