Mobile Literacy: Teaching Reading and Writing with Apps in Local Languages
Nigeria’s rich linguistic diversity, encompassing over 500 indigenous languages, presents both a cultural treasure and an educational challenge. The predominant use of English as the medium of instruction often leaves students, particularly in rural and low-income communities, struggling to master basic reading and writing skills. Mobile literacy, leveraging mobile applications to teach these skills […]
Top 10 Ways to Become a Voracious Reader
Reading is a rewarding habit that can expand your knowledge, improve your thinking, and even reduce stress. If you want to become a voracious reader; someone who reads a lot and loves it, you’re in the right place. Here are the top ten ways to turn yourself into a voracious reader. Read more about […]
6 Financial Books To Read Before The End Of 2022
Most finance books, are actually worth reading because they contain secrets that would help you sort your finances or help you scale up your finances. Read more about Finance This means that if you intend to build long-lasting wealth, or become a successful investor, or you want to learn the basics of money, or you’re […]
5 Benefits Of Reading Books
“What I love most about reading: It gives you the ability to reach higher ground. And keep climbing.”–Oprah Winfrey Are you planning to form a reading habit but don’t know where to start? Learning about the powerful benefits of reading can be the motivation you need. From improved sleep to less stress, there are many reasons […]
How To Finish Reading A Book
Reading is a skill that needs to be developed or groomed. If you want to be a good and fast reader, you can only be that with intentionality and focus. Otherwise, you will find yourself starting to read a number of books without successfully finishing any of them. Finishing a book you read gives you […]
20 Quotes About The Power Of Reading
Reading is of the most important habits one can cultivate when on a journey of self-development. Reading books fills you with knowledge on how to approach several areas of life and can make life a whole lot easier. Read more about Inspirational Here are 20 quotes that will inspire you to read more and fill […]
61 Nigerian Students Set To Compete At The Grand Finale of The National Spelling Bee
All is set for the grand finale of the Nigeria spelling bee. The showpiece is scheduled to hold on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the International Conference Hall of Ritman University Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Sixty one students across the federation are expected to assemble at the oil rich state for the much awaited competition. […]
Student Nugget: How To Read Super Fast With Full Understanding
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 […]
10 Questions for Sally Kenneth Dadzie, Okadabooks Bestselling Author
Okada Books bestselling author, Sally Kenneth Dadzie, who is also an editor, holds a BSc in Sociology and recently signed a publishing deal with CSS Bookshops Limited. Joy Ehonwa had 10 questions for her. CN: When did you decide you were going to become a writer? Probably eight years ago. But I’d started writing […]
Child Connect: My Child Doesn’t Like Reading… Help!
Working with kids has exposed us to the many challenges they face on the journey to learning, so much so that we do all we can to ensure that all of our activities promote smarter kids in every way possible. Growing up, we see our kids eager to read something, especially anything animated and colorful. […]
Instagram Business of the Month: Imoh Books
Imoh Books might be as close to being a totally digital business as one can get. As an online bookshop, it has its display shelf on Instagram (and markets its merchandise there too), takes and delivers orders via Whatsapp, and receives payments through electronic money transfers. Its stock in trade are e-books, made, transported and […]
Google Adds Audiobooks to the PlayStore
Joining the likes of Apple and Amazon, Google has finally added Audiobook content in Google Play, side by side with eBooks. Most users visit the PlayStore just to download and update apps, while missing out on other great contents like music, movies, eBooks, and now Audiobooks. Audiobooks are great ways to engage with written content, […]
Would You Join a Virtual Book Club?
What’s better than reading a great story? Having someone to share it with! A book club is a group of people who read and discuss books together, after agreeing on which books to read, and at what pace. Book club meeting discussions can be very lively, enlightening, and enjoyable. The combination of people from different […]
7 Little Mistakes Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
When it comes to entrepreneurship, the advantages of starting right cannot be overemphasized, and many have learnt this the hard way. If you’re thinking of becoming an entrepreneur, save yourself unnecessary heartache by avoiding these potholes several entrepreneurs have pointed out: 1. Starting a business you’re not passionate about. The thought of making big money […]
Is Your Toddler Too Young to Read?
You’ve probably heard that readers are leaders. Did you know that there are certain pre-reading skills a child learns before they actually start reading? That’s why it’s never too early to place a book in front of your toddler and read to and with them. Of course, at two and three you can’t really expect […]
20 Interesting Quotes on the Power and Pleasure of Reading
Reading has the power to change lives. It is one medium by which we listen to people we’ve never met and may never meet, learn from them, gain insight into others’ experiences and travel the world without whipping out a passport. Here are 20 quotes from people who have experienced the power and pleasure of […]