Archives Tag: books
5 Things You Don’t Know About Uju Obuekwe
April 19, 2022
Now, more than ever, businesses want the extra advantage that makes them stand out from everyone else in their industry. Individuals want this too– if you cut a sharp, consistently good professional image, you stand a better chance of climbing up your career ladder. It’s why there’s a lot of enthusiasm around branding in today’s … Continue reading 5 Things You Don’t Know About Uju Obuekwe
Five Nigerian Writers to Look Out for in 2020
April 19, 2022
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
April 19, 2022
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
Book Review: Customer Pulse Check (A Guide To Gathering And Using Customer Feedback)
April 19, 2022
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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Books EDUCATION Literature Press Release
Long-list for the Nigeria Prize for Literature
April 19, 2022
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
Book Review: Thoughts From A Wealthy Perspective
April 19, 2022
Author: Sam Egube Publisher: Marjiqual Limited 130 Pages ISBN 979- 978- 953- 421- 0 Poverty is a state of mind that directs how the poor live their lives Sam Egube. The title of this book, Thoughts From A Wealthy Perspective, speaks for itself. It delves into the mind of the wealthy, the successful, the optimists, … Continue reading Book Review: Thoughts From A Wealthy Perspective
Google Doodle Commemorates Late Nigerian Writer Buchi Emecheta
April 19, 2022
In a world filled with diverse talents, few individuals work to the level of their legacy outliving them. Nigerian writers have in the past exhibited and still show how powerful the pen can be used in changing the world. Even in their grave, these authors still exist among us through outstanding books they wrote during … Continue reading Google Doodle Commemorates Late Nigerian Writer Buchi Emecheta
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Nigerian Writer, Lesley Nneka Arimah, Wins The 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing
April 19, 2022
Without a doubt, Nigeria has produced some of the finest writers the globe has ever seen. Names like Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and a host of other Nigerian writers ring a bell in the literary world. Most of these writers have won numerous awards and are globally recognised. Nigerian writers have not … Continue reading Nigerian Writer, Lesley Nneka Arimah, Wins The 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing
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Brands We Love: Bookcraft
April 19, 2022
When Nigerians think about publishing houses, they remember the labels on the textbooks from their school days. Those names, etched on the minds of the young and old alike, have become a part of the educated populace’s national experience. Bookcraft doesn’t quite fit into this mold; it’s not known principally for producing textbooks for school … Continue reading Brands We Love: Bookcraft
Brands We Love: Kachifo
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s book publishing scene appears to be bubbling with renewed vigour. Where once the overwhelming material pushed out to the market was textbooks and low-quality tales in print, there’s been a rise in the number of creative fiction, autobiographical works and political literature put out to bookstores on an annual basis. A small band of … Continue reading Brands We Love: Kachifo
7 Things Entrepreneurs Should Do at the Start of the New Year
April 19, 2022
Entrepreneurs are, in general, just as excited as most people are about the arrival of a new year. For a lot of them, it’s the closest things they can get to starting on a clean slate. Even if there’s unfinished business from the previous month (or day) to be done, January comes with a chance … Continue reading 7 Things Entrepreneurs Should Do at the Start of the New Year
What Are You Going To Do Differently in 2019?
April 19, 2022
Like it began just yesterday, 2018 is almost over. We all have dreams and aspirations. Do you want to go back to school? Do you want to start that business or get that promotion at work? What are you going to do in 2019 to ensure that you move closer to your dreams? What can … Continue reading What Are You Going To Do Differently in 2019?
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Websites We Love: Booklify
April 19, 2022
Booklify was founded by Nataniel Okwoli to resuscitate the reading culture in Nigeria, and create an online community of readers, accessing different categories of books and exchanging ideas. Nathaniel believes the reading culture in Nigeria is still very much alive but needs technological intervention to soar, and that is where Booklify.ng comes in. The Beauty … Continue reading Websites We Love: Booklify
Student Nugget: How To Read Super Fast With Full Understanding
April 19, 2022
It is the season of exams once again in Nigeria when students have to sit for university entrance exams like WAEC, JAMB and Post UTME. A lot of students are faced with a huge amount of workload in preparing for these exams. However, there are ways reading speed can be maximized and more subject material … Continue reading Student Nugget: How To Read Super Fast With Full Understanding
Social Media Accounts To Follow: 4 Online Book Vendors You Should Be Following
April 19, 2022
One powerful quote reads, “A reader lives a thousand lives a before he dies…”. This is just one of the many benefits of reading. As a reader, you get to see life through the eyes of many authors and with more reading, comes more life experience. Here are some of the online bookstores where you … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 4 Online Book Vendors You Should Be Following
