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Before 30: Panic or Celebrate?

      The phrase ‘the big three O’ (as 30 is often referred to) is usually uttered with great fear. I had never figured out why, especially when it is said that life begins at 40 but I guess,

My Life, My Responsibility

By Kanayo Aniegboka I come across folk every day that are suffering from a certain syndrome; a killer more terrible than cancer and Ebola virus. This syndrome kills very slowly, by attacking and gradually destroying every cell of the

The Difference Between A Short Story and Flash Fiction

    As an individual who has written in both forms, I’m still never entirely sure that I do not cross the very thin line that separates short stories from flash fiction. As if I wasn’t confused enough, I came

Beware of Bad Business Advice From Well Meaning People

  By Victor Bassey When I first got started on my path to highly paid expert status, all I knew was that I wanted to be a motivational speaker (Now I know that there’s a whole lot more to it

Tip of the Day: How to Concentrate

      C-o-n-c-e-n-t-r-a-t-i-o-n. I’m sure focusing on that word alone was challenging, but not to worry, tips of the day to the rescue. Concentration is an essential component to having productive days and achieving our goals in a timely

Excelling in a World of Distractions

    By Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole The rises in the level of technological inventions and the obsession for financial success without diligence have contributed to the high level of societal decadence. However, these innovations when harnessed for the right purpose can

Stress Less! Part 1

      According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), “80-90% of your primary health challenges are preventable and approximately 90% of them are stress-related.” The WHO also termed heart attacks the 20th century epidemic and predicted that depression would

Pasion Fruit, Carrot, Ginger, & Papaya Smoothie

    By Ozoz Sokoh For when you can’t eat. Two pains I cannot fathom or explain – heartbreak and toothache. Are they really necessary for life, growth, healing? I wonder. I had an impacted wisdom tooth extracted last Monday.

Rebuilding From the Rubbles of the Old: Have you Done Your Spring Cleaning?

    By TejAmosky My wardrobe was in need of some spring cleaning and yesterday I did. Not because I had nothing to do but because it was time I did. How did I know it was time? I saw

Success is Intentional

By Adesola Ogunmuyiwa Point out a man who isn’t aware that success in life takes an intentional effort and I might be able to prove to you a man who has probably blamed the world for his failure. To

SMEs in Developing World Need N320trn Investment, IFC

  THE International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group has estimated the financial needs of small and medium scale enterprises in Africa and other developing countries at more than $2 trillion (about N320 trillion).

7 Benefits to Learning New skills

    You’ve heard motivational speakers, coaches and mentors tell you repeatedly on the need for you to learn new skills but what you may not know are why learning new skills is important. Learning new skills might be hard

5 Destructive Beliefs That Keep You Down

Have you ever seen a friend or a loved one completely sabotage their success? Of course, we all have. As a friend, we’re there on the sidelines trying to help them but they are so blind to their surroundings and

5 Tips to Help Prepare You for Your Job Interview

    I know as soon as you saw the word interview a shudder pervaded through your system and your nerves began kicking in. Many of us hate interviews and wish we could skip the sometimes daunting process. What if

Towards Embracing Innovation

  By Stanley Awelewa A number of African business leaders and entrepreneurs are reluctant and lack conviction towards the pusuit of bold innovative ideas in today’s fast-paced, dynamic business environment. They’d rather cling to ‘buying and selling’. Seldom do they

General Electric to Discuss Innovation for Power Sector Reforms with CNBC Africa Wole Famurewa on the 29th of April

  In this month’s edition of Innovation Africa with General Electric, CNBC Africa’s Wole Famurewa will engage some prominent Nigerians in discussing innovation in the formulation of government policies for power sector reforms across Africa. For an hour long, CNBC

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