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The Nigerian Civilization: More Haste, Less Speed

Introduction Civilization is the education of people in society. It enables cultural values to be appreciated and adhered to. Today’s world revolves on civilisation wheels fashioned by the West (Europeans). The Past Nigeria, a former colony of the British Empire,

4 Things Nigeria’s Government Must Do to Save the Economy Now

The past few weeks have been feisty in the international business news media. Panic and all sorts of negative projections have been used to prop us up and put us down as we watch how 2016 begins to unravel. The

Mind Your Manners

Photo Credit: Jack Hollingsworth/Photodisc/Getty Images Manners at the table are a small but significant part of politeness, respectability and civility. Children and adults need the reinforcement of good table manners that can occur only when a family eats together regularly.

Motivational Monday: Richard St. John on 8 Traits of Successful People

Welcome to the new year. Work starts today and what’s best to motivate you on the beginning of a new year’s journey than to talk more on success. Richard St. John spent 10 years researching the idea of success and

Of a World Gone Smart

The world is always in an evolutionary state. History reveals man going through various steps of technology, from the Neolithic era through the Renaissance age, the Industrial Age and now the Age of Information. All these are direct or indirect

The Power of One Idea

I think it was in April when I started thinking about starting a business on my own. I have been thinking about it for years but it was in April I decided to bring the first person into the conversation

The Downsides of Being The Initiator

I have seen and heard a lot of speeches about how Nigerians are too tolerant and leave things to chance instead of making things happen. First, on that matter, I would like to say that Nigerians are not the only

Make 2016 Your Year in Reality

You are a leader in the making. There is no reason why you should walk with your head bowed or carry a sad look. You were made for success. You really can make it happen. Yes. You. I am excited

Motivational Video: David Steindl-Rast- “Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful”

Here is a motivational video I am delighted to share with you as we round off this year and enter into the new year. I am sure this month was the month most of us counted our winnings and losses

Why New Year Resolutions Don’t Work

I recently found out the reason why New Year resolutions do not work. The word “resolution” comes from the root word “resolve” which means “to be resolute, to settle conclusively, to reach a decision/conclusion or cause to go into a

What I’ve Learnt About Women and Shoes

Do ladies ever feel like going on a break from high heeled shoes? This is no uncommon craving, and some never forget to go with a pair of flats tucked neatly in their bags. For those not graced with the

Intellectual Property, Copyright and Trademark Under the Nigerian Law

Intellectual property is a work of creativity which accrues legal right that results from intellectual activities in the industrial, scientific, literary and the artistic field. The legal right which may be asserted in respect of the product of the human

Refuse Their Labels

So many times, people want to put us in a box by describing us with something limiting that they are comfortable with. It’s what bullies do …and other people with self-esteem issues too. Now these people may even be your

The Problem Men Put Their Wives Through and How to Avoid It

  In today’s Nigeria, I find that many more women are becoming the breadwinners in their homes as the years go by. And while this shouldn’t alarm you much with the rise of women empowerment programs, what I find alarming

Integrating Email with Your Marketing Strategy

Henry is a business developer for an insurance firm in Lagos. Today, he is to present to his Managing Director why his firm should adopt email marketing as part of the firm’s marketing strategy and how email will help the

A Lawyer’s Perspective: 50 Answered Questions on Rape Pt. 5

In case you missed it, read A Lawyer’s Perspective: 50 Answered Questions on Rape Pt. 4   40. Can a man be accused and tried of raping a prostitute? Yes. It is not a defense to the offence of rape

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