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The Nigerian Gene: 4 Hidden Qualities That Every Nigerian Has

Think back to your school days. In your class the Nigerians had the best results, were the cause for continuous laughter, were really good at storytelling, or forever coming up with new inventions. This, I say, is not by chance,

3 Fun and Engaging Things You Can Do This Weekend

It is the weekend and ‘Lagos is boring’ they say. We complain about all the things we do not have, but sometimes forget about the simple and available things there are for us to do. Many of our best experiences

2Face, Banky W, Davido, Sound Sultan, Others Challenge Nigerian Youths to Vote

With the Nigerian Presidential and National Assembly elections fast approaching, youth and music authority, MTV Base is using its influence to motivate Nigerian youths to go into polling booths and make their votes count, come February 14. To engage with

Choosing to be Responsible

My eyes were glued to the disturbing scene even as I watched from my seat beside the window. I watched as the angry mob in fury, descended on the innocent looking boy for an act he had just perpetuated few

10 Ways President Goodluck Jonathan Has Boosted Nigeria’s Economy

As the 2015 elections approach, we hope you have your PVC and that you’re ready to cast your vote! Below are just 10 of the many reforms instituted by President Jonathan that are helping to move Nigeria’s economy forward, compiled

The Machiavellian Nature of Democratic Politics in Nigeria

To be Machiavellian means to be cunning. It describes one with a penchant for manipulating people and feeling no remorse. In politics, a Machiavellian could be seen as an individual who buries moral sentiments and handles situations in practical terms.

Special Publication ‘Forward’ Outlines Achievements of Goodluck Jonathan

The 2015 elections are bringing to light many issues that Nigeria is facing as well as proffering many solutions. Presidential candidates Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari are the main contestants, each with different objectives, but both with a similar end

Leadership Checklist: What’s on Your List?

There are over 7 billion humans on earth. Africa is the world’s second most populated continent, and one in every five Africans is a Nigerian. In the real sense of it Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation and is often

5 Marketing Lessons You Can Learn From Nigeria’s Politics

Marketers and business developers need to keep learning how to make more sales, create more profitable business opportunities and make more customers. Common places to learn from are books, seminars and social networks. But how about Nigeria’s politics? Politicians have

7 Simple Steps to Influencing People

Whether in business or in everyday life, influence is invaluable. U.S. author Ken Blanchard said, “The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” And influence has been defined as the capacity or power of a person, persons or

Presidency Lists Jonathan’s Achievements Across the Federation

2015 seems to be the year of President Goodluck Jonathan as the hashtag #GEJisworking is all over twitter. It was created by his special Assistant on New Media; Reno Omokri to give a state by state account of achievements of

Are You Ready for February 14th?

Over the weekend, I was talking with my siblings about politics and who we would be voting for and why. Four people in my family currently have their PVC (Permanent Voters Card) and will be voting come 14th February 2015.

5 Steps to Creating Your Own Happiness

Happiness is of such fundamental importance to the human condition, and it’s defined as a mental or emotional state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. While a lot of people might have

Tips to Falling Forward: Using Mistakes as Stepping Stones

“There is no doubt in my heart that there are many ways to be a winner, but there’s only way to be a loser, and that is to fail and not look beyond the failure” – Kyle Rote JR We

Motivational Video-How Do You Define Yourself?

Lizzie Velasquez was born with a rare disease; no matter what she eats, she can never gain weight. She is also blind in the right eye. All of her life, she has never weighed more than 64 pounds. This may

Permanent Voter Card: A “Need to Have”

Did you get your PVC yet? The Permanent Voter Card? Well if you haven’t, then get up on your feet, arm yourself with a fistful of resolve, thick sunglasses and a healthy dose of patience and hit the queue! What

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