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5 Ways to Handle Criticism in the Workplace

The ability to handle criticism and grow from it – especially in the workplace – is a very important aspect of success. Criticism is defined as the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

Is it a Crime to be Igbo? Chimamanda Adiche Asks Oba Akiolu

Since the Oba Akiolu’s saga, Nigerians all over the world have said a lot about it – condemning it and sometimes, making hilarious jokes from it. Click here to read some of the funniest jokes. However, we must not forget

4 Financial Decisions to Make in Your 20s

Over the Easter holiday, somebody asked me how old I was, and I impulsively answered. It dawned on me that I am already in my ‘late 20s’ and the realization almost made me dizzy – time indeed waits for no

Essential Facts You Should Know About Being an Entrepreneur 

I often try to muffle my chuckle every time I hear someone introduce himself/herself as an entrepreneur. I was guilty of that once upon a time, but here is the deal-breaker: real entrepreneurs don’t call themselves entrepreneurs; it is people

7 Ways to Boost Your Self Confidence

Your perception of yourself has an enormous impact on how others perceive you. Perception is reality; the more self confidence you have, the more likely it is you will succeed. “Whatever we expect with confidence becomes our own self-fulfilling prophecy.”

An Appreciation Letter to President Goodluck Jonathan

Mr. President Sir, I have watched carefully for the past few years how things have unfolded since you came into power as The President Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria and I will commend your efforts so far amidst criticisms

Was the Introduction of PVCs and Card Readers Necessary?

With the conclusion of the 2015 Presidential election comes the need to reflect on the successes and failures of the new voting system. Nigerians were introduced to a new system this year facilitated by the use of plastic Permanent Voters

The New Election Disease: Orubebetisis

31st March, 2015 will forever be etched in the memory of many Nigerians for three reasons: 1. The day an old dictator became the democratic leader of Nigeria. 2. The day Orubebelysis/ Orubebetisis was diagnosed. 3. The day Jegaquin was

#NigeriaDecides: The Accreditation Process

President Goodluck Jonathan is presently in his hometown polling station in Otuoke, Bayelsa State to accredit himself and his wife, Patience for his re-election bid. There were initial problems with the new voting technology but it was later resolved and

5 Reasons to Vote During the Elections  

With the presidential elections less than 24 hours away, you may be among the many individuals who are indifferent about voting tomorrow. Reasons such as “they’ll rig it, anyway” and “they’re all the same” are constant proclamations within my social

Two Ways a Man Can Be Rich

If and when a man or woman finds him or herself in a new relationship that is promising, or even for a man or woman who is already married, it is somewhat difficult to have many friends around. Don’t get

Empty Manifestos: A Call for the Enactment of the Recallment Act

As part of the electioneering process, politicians are required to present manifestos – publicly written documents that entail policies, principles and objectives they will follow – so as to give the electorate a reason to vote them in. This usually

Election or War? The Mega Question

Nigeria has always held general elections since its first general election in 1959 so what is different about this election that has generated so much tension? Simple: there are two major candidates who are in the race – each with

Learn a Skill Wednesday: 3 Ways to Network Successfully

To achieve success in your chosen career, it’s important to connect (and stay connected) with people who can add value to you. In the office setting, your colleagues are the peers you need to link up with; and those in

Keeping Good Friends

I once told a friend that the reason some people in your past are no longer in your present is because they no longer have any good role to play in your life. In retrospect, I will like to state

Leadership Skills: 5 Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence

Yesterday, we looked at the difference between IQ (Intelligence Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Quotient) and how having a high IQ does not guarantee a high EQ. Unlike IQ – which remains relatively constant throughout your life – EQ can be

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