Poem: Bury Me On Wounded Knee
In the field of Marsada, tears cascade, like dark clouds and rain, slowly I cry, Images of my thoughts fade, wilting like a desert rose, I struggle between the lines of fate and eternity, Like a shadow in the light, lay beside me just a memory, Through pages, scrolls, slate and phases, for freedom I […]
Risk Assessment in the Workplace
By Kobe Eru Godwin Risk assessment is a very important activity that should be carried out in every organization. It is a well-known fact that no business setup is without its attending risks and hazards. As such, a system that assesses work activities, considering what could go wrong, and deciding on suitable control measures to […]
THE ENTREPRENEURS CHRONICLES: Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
By Kobe Eru Godwin Somebody who initiates or finances new commercial enterprises is called an ‘Entrepreneur.’ An entrepreneur assumes the responsibility and risk of a business operation with the expectation of making a profit. Entrepreneurs are builders of modern day society. They create platforms and paths for the nation’s prosperity. No country can progress […]
Poem: Blood, Sweat and Sand
By Kobe Eru Godwin The wind blows with dissatisfaction Tears break the silence of the waters My heart a graveyard Where lost souls are found Eulogies are the scriptures on my palm Skin etched, engraved with words they never said Can death ever be called beautiful? Preacher Man, where is God when it hurts? […]
The Traveller’s Guide: Tips on how to travel light.
The importance of packing light cannot be overemphasized; of all the travel skills you might acquire, travelling light is the one most likely to result in enjoyable, productive, stress-free travel experiences. There is really little you need when you travel. Packing light has always been a savvy travel tip, because hauling less weight means greater […]
How To: Accomplishing More with Less Time
By Kobe Eru Godwin A wise man once said that ‘it is better to work smart than toil, because in the end working smart saves time, energy, and greater forms of result are produced.’ New ideas and innovations spring up on a daily basis, due to the level of technology the world is exposed […]
Poem: Memories of Nobody
By Kobe Eru Godwin Besides still waters I lay Quiet, Calm like the silence of the lamb With broken words and a rusty crucifix I pray Cold breaths expel, break the gathering of air On the edge of pain and desire Shadows lost in the dark, mind so unclear My thoughts run so deep, […]
Keys to Effective Succession Planning
By Kobe Eru Godwin Succession planning is a concept that most Africans don’t give much thought to. This is one major reason why companies don’t last; they often die right after their owners’ demise. Succession planning is a process for identifying and developing internal people with the potential to fill key business leadership positions in […]
Marketing Vs. Sales: Making the decision for better sales or brand development
By Kobe Eru Godwin Marketing and sales are important activities for every organization. They are the two main tools that keep a company running, their focus being to minimize the cost of any project and maximize the output at the same time. Marketing activities are numerous and varied because they include all the techniques needed […]
The Importance of Branding to Strategic Marketing
By Kobe Eru Godwin Branding is a crucial notion in marketing spheres, as it is the critical trigger that can drive your business forward, and give you a competitive advantage. Unfortunately, many otherwise savvy business folks take a far too narrow interpretation of the significance of a brand to a company. Beyond just a […]
Discover Nigeria: The White Star Apple
Africa is home to medicinal plants and fruits, some of which cannot be found in other parts of the world. It is common knowledge that traditional medicine is effective and remains a major source of remedies for the continent, servicing the needs of up to 80% of the population. Generally, fruits provide essential vitamins, fibers […]
Poem: The First Time
By Kobe Eru Godwin Never like the first time we met Eyes like Diamonds in a field of snow Never like the first words she said Like pathway created by water, she flows Never like the first walk we had Moments to remember, the wind behind our back A cold day in September Never […]
Valentine’s Day: New Beginnings
Capitalize on Valentine’s Day to rekindle your relationships. Life is filled with undulations, wrap around circles of change; nothing stays the same. Countless times, people say love doesn’t exist; it can be amusing because the only time love hurts is when you are not having it. Humans are created to share, care for and love one another. […]
Business Etiquette Lessons for Beginners.
By Kobe Eru Godwin In today’s world, there are myriad gestures that make you stand out; thereby creating value to the people you interact with on a daily basis within a vicinity or workplace. Change is a constant in life and norms for personal and professional behaviour change with time, but basic etiquette still remains. […]
Poem: Anthem of a Lost Tribe
By Kobe Eru Godwin No sound from distance chant No symphony from holy house of worship No mothers call, no babies cry Few hands to hold when fathers die No bravery In silence, with broken tongues, prayers we say to lost souls Names engraved on head stones This land painted by the hand of […]
Air Cargo Terminal to boost Farm Exports in Nigeria
By Kobe Eru Godwin Despite its decline from the 1970’s, agriculture remains the mainstay of the Nigerian economy. The sector is the largest contributor to the Nigerian economy, accounting for over 38% of the non-oil foreign exchange earnings, and employing about 70% of the active labour force of the population .A larger ratio of Nigeria’s […]