Archives Tag: writing
Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: The African Writers
April 19, 2022
At the beginning of 2016, 19-year-old Faith Moyosore Agboola was a budding writer and poet in dire need of guidance. Her struggle to find her feet as a writer was complicated by the fact that little or no attention is paid to writers in Nigeria, especially when compared to other professions and she knew she … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: The African Writers
Why You Should Write A Book
April 19, 2022
If you’re a reader, you already know how important books are, but what about writing your own? If you haven’t given it much thought, or you’re just not convinced yet that it’s necessary, consider these reasons why you should write a book: You will grow. This will come about partly because writing a book will … Continue reading Why You Should Write A Book
By jehonwa
Win A Full UNICAF Scholarship To Do Your MBA, Plus N100,000 In Cash!
April 19, 2022
UNICAF is offering you the opportunity to win a full scholarship to study for your Masters in Business Administration. Take part in the UNICAF essay competition: ‘Higher Education of International Quality Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow in Nigeria and in Africa’ for a chance to study for your MBA online with multi-campus Unicaf University at zero … Continue reading Win A Full UNICAF Scholarship To Do Your MBA, Plus N100,000 In Cash!
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Emeka Okereke Conferred France’s Knight Of The Order Of Arts And Letters
April 19, 2022
Another admirable Nigerian, Emeka Okereke, has been added to the long list of esteemed Nigerians who do our great nation proud everyday. Okereke, a Nigerian photographer, filmmaker, writer, and visual artist, was on 27th of October 2018 conferred France’s respected insignia of Chevalier De l’Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres (Knight of the Order of … Continue reading Emeka Okereke Conferred France’s Knight Of The Order Of Arts And Letters
By achem
10 Questions for Sally Kenneth Dadzie, Okadabooks Bestselling Author
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading 10 Questions for Sally Kenneth Dadzie, Okadabooks Bestselling Author
By jehonwa
SME Spotlight: TheBookDealerNG
April 19, 2022
Mariam Sule-Izuagbe is a writer and aspiring teacher. She was a Writer-in-Residence at the Ebedi International Writers Residency, and her fiction and nonfiction have appeared in the Ake Review, Brittle Paper, Ebedi Review, Arts and Africa, ITCH Creative Journal, and Litro Magazine UK. Clearly a lover of books, she talks to Connect Nigeria about her … Continue reading SME Spotlight: TheBookDealerNG
By jehonwa
Win 500k In Okadabooks And Union Bank Campus Writing Challenge
April 19, 2022
Are you a good writer? Do you think your stories are good enough to be published by the best publishers in Nigeria? If yes, then the Campus Writing Challenge is the chance you’ve been waiting for. Campus Writing Challenge This initiative by Nigeria’s top e-publishing platform, Okadabooks, sponsored by Union Bank Nigeria, is aimed at discovering … Continue reading Win 500k In Okadabooks And Union Bank Campus Writing Challenge
By achem
So You Want to Become a Freelancer?
April 19, 2022
A freelancer is a self-employed professional who earns a living by working on different projects for different employers without a long-term commitment to any. Usually a freelancer will be paid per project or per task. If you’re considering a freelance career, here are a few things to note. Freelancing is a business and you should … Continue reading So You Want to Become a Freelancer?
By jehonwa
The HR Hub: A-Z Basics Of A Good CV – Let’s Get You Noticed!
April 19, 2022
Much ado about the CV! According to Glassdoor, each job vacancy gets an average of 250 applications. Little wonder it takes a recruiter six seconds to glance through a CV! Making a good inpression A CV is your first and perhaps only opportunity/contact with a recruiter/potential employer and this means you must make a very … Continue reading The HR Hub: A-Z Basics Of A Good CV – Let’s Get You Noticed!
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Social Media Marketing Tips: 4 Email Marketing Mistakes To Avoid
April 19, 2022
When it comes to online marketing, social media is typically the platform where you generate leads while email is the medium that enables you to sell to those leads. Seeing this, it’s not rocket science to infer that email marketing plays a crucial role in the sales of your product. In fact, email can be dubbed … Continue reading Social Media Marketing Tips: 4 Email Marketing Mistakes To Avoid
Social Media Marketing Tips: How To Write Eye-Catching Emails
April 19, 2022
Email Marketing has been declared “dead” but the following points prove otherwise: Email is more personal and can be easily customized. Email marketing is cost effective. It is highly measurable. Email increases brand awareness. Email is more preferable as a means of communication for business. This shows email marketing is far from being dead and … Continue reading Social Media Marketing Tips: How To Write Eye-Catching Emails
10 Business Ideas for Nigerian Writers
April 19, 2022
It’s true that writers seldom make the world’s rich lists. A few do work their way to a relatively comfortable life; but most have to juggle writing with some other kind of business, just to make ends meet. This reality has scared many talented creatives away from doing writing for a living. Others who dare … Continue reading 10 Business Ideas for Nigerian Writers
Websites We Love: Writersincharge.com
April 19, 2022
In a country like Nigeria where amenities like electricity, internet connection, electricity, and computers are still considered a luxury, people who thrive and make a fortune for themselves truly deserve some accolades. This is the case of Bamidele Onibalusi, a young Nigerian who has grown to become an authority on the subject of guest blogging. … Continue reading Websites We Love: Writersincharge.com
Plagiarism in Education and How to Avoid It
April 19, 2022
During college years, most students struggle with plagiarism. Google defines plagiarism as, “copying someone else’s work and claiming it is yours.” That is a valid definition, but it is neither exact nor comprehensive. Plagiarism is more than copy-pasting. I will start by giving out an extended definition of the word, and then, I will provide … Continue reading Plagiarism in Education and How to Avoid It
By laura
This Is The First Step To A Successful Writing Career
April 19, 2022
Many things go into a successful writing career. However, none of them is as important as this one thing: finding your writing voice. “As a writer, you are a brand.” Finding your voice is a long-term endeavour that demands discipline and rigour. I wish I had started that journey early enough. It would have saved … Continue reading This Is The First Step To A Successful Writing Career
By jehonwa