Archives Tag: Mary Odunuga
Motivational Monday: Richard St. John on 8 Traits of Successful People
April 19, 2022
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 compiled over 500 interviews with highly successful people in their fields to determine what helped … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Richard St. John on 8 Traits of Successful People
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5 Ideas to Keep Employees Productive
April 19, 2022
Nothing kills creativity and innovative ideas more than the monotonous company culture some businesses have and I think this stems from the fact that in our part of the world, we prioritize and spend more on the products and services we sell over our employees. Our indifference to our employees is obvious in the way … Continue reading 5 Ideas to Keep Employees Productive
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Jumia Announces Juliet Anammah as New CEO of Jumia Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Jumia Nigeria, one of the well known e-commerce platforms in Nigeria, has named Juliet Anammah as the new CEO. She takes over from Jeremy Doutte and Nicolas Martin, the former co-CEOs as they take over the leadership of Jumia Global across 11 African countries. Before this appointment, Juliet Anammah was a Partner and Managing Director … Continue reading Jumia Announces Juliet Anammah as New CEO of Jumia Nigeria
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The Power of One Idea
April 19, 2022
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 I was having with myself. He is a branding specialist and our conversations helped me … Continue reading The Power of One Idea
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The Downsides of Being The Initiator
April 19, 2022
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 people who tolerate things or leave things to chance. Everywhere in the world, there are … Continue reading The Downsides of Being The Initiator
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Make 2016 Your Year in Reality
April 19, 2022
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 for the new year not because I have all of it together but because just … Continue reading Make 2016 Your Year in Reality
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Motivational Video: David Steindl-Rast- “Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful”
April 19, 2022
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 for 2015 and most times we can be pretty harsh on ourselves. At this moment … Continue reading Motivational Video: David Steindl-Rast- “Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful”
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Why New Year Resolutions Don’t Work
April 19, 2022
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 solution”. Here is the reason why it does not work: we resolve on things we … Continue reading Why New Year Resolutions Don’t Work
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5 Christmas Traditions Nigerians Observe for Christmas Celebrations
April 19, 2022
Rachael goes on and on about how her family house is fully occupied by her brothers’ and sister’s families and how her parents are excited for Christmas. She tells me the activities at home have intensified and that I am welcome to celebrate with them. The activities at my home have intensified too so I … Continue reading 5 Christmas Traditions Nigerians Observe for Christmas Celebrations
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5 Truths Your Child Should Know about Christmas
April 19, 2022
 Most children look forward to Christmas celebration every year, but year in year out, fewer children can still connect to the reason for the season. These days, all they are excited about is the fact that they’ll get gifts from their loved ones, wishes for Santa Claus and the events, parties, fun activities and specially made … Continue reading 5 Truths Your Child Should Know about Christmas
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5 Simple Ways to Look Chic
April 19, 2022
Days will come when you don’t want the stroke of that make up brush against your skin and you just don’t want to do or put on anything thing exceptional, but you still want to look beautiful when you step out. On those days, the simple chic look will serve you well. The simple chic … Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Look Chic
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3 Truths to Take into the New Year
April 19, 2022
In spite of my cool and calm demeanour, there are some truths I hold dear which helps me cruise through life without unnecessary stress. Â Although I have learned these truths, sometimes I forget them in the heat of life situations and I remind myself again and again. This is not a bleak situation because I … Continue reading 3 Truths to Take into the New Year
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5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Christmas Gift
April 19, 2022
Christmas is just five days away and with it comes the celebration of love and giving as Christ the reason for the season exemplified in giving Himself for the salvation of man. Therefore, one of the significant actions we can take to mark Christmas is giving thoughtful and heartfelt gifts to our loved ones. Giving … Continue reading 5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Christmas Gift
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Business Profile: Builders Home Stores
April 19, 2022
Pushing beyond limits in bathroom and building fixtures in Nigeria and the rest of Africa is Builders Home Stores, the leading one stop shop for tiles and bathroom solutions. BHS Nigeria attend to the need for great quality and value in tiling and plumbing and do not compromise on their standards. A range of their product … Continue reading Business Profile: Builders Home Stores
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GTBank Launches Nigeria’s First Virtual Prepaid MasterCard
April 19, 2022
Guaranty Trust Bank plc, one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, launches Nigeria’s first Virtual Prepaid MasterCard. The virtual payment solution is easily issued via Internet Banking and it makes payment transactions online fast, easy and secure. Segun Agbaje, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of GTBank, commenting on the launch stated that “the product (Virtual Prepaid MasterCard) … Continue reading GTBank Launches Nigeria’s First Virtual Prepaid MasterCard
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