Making progress in your career is a big deal – because with it comes increased earnings, prestige and benefits. We all desire it, but getting the right formula for quick progression seems elusive for the most part. No matter where you are in your career, these simple, time-tested steps will help you move to a […]
Continue ReadingMimi needs a change. She’s been working at one of Nigeria’s oldest government departments, for the past 5 years as an assistant for a Public Health officer. The place is okay, though, and her workmates are all friendly. When she started the job, she thought the salary was OK too. Not anymore. Her life has […]
Continue ReadingFor Ugo, the hustle is real. He knows like everyone else knows that in Lagos (Nigeria), the home of the hustle, if you snooze, you lose. His business, started since his days on campus, has more or less thrived and but somehow still hasn’t helped him achieve the “big boy” status he dreams of. Instead […]
Continue ReadingIt’s a new school term. Nene waves at her triplets as they run gleefully into the pre- school compound. As she walks back to her car, she remembers fondly how much her life has changed since they arrived on the scene. Although she loves her little ones to bits, a part of her still yearns […]
Continue ReadingLola had been trying without success to move up the corporate ladder. Earlier on she had thought that it was because she was female. She tried her best to prove that she was equal to any man on the job. She was quick to take on additional responsibilities, she was friendly and respectful, focused and […]
Continue ReadingEvery business starts as a result of passion and in this case it is no different. Meet Basadi Ohamile, founder of the concert ‘King’ in Botswana.
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of the year when most people’s activities deliberately or circumstantially grind to a halt. A time when packing for the holiday in a far off country, a resort tucked away in a remote corner of your country or just lazing up at home because holiday time affords you the luxury to do […]
Continue ReadingCompliments of the new season! We trust that you had a good academic year in 2019, achieved most, if not all of the goals you set for yourself. We are a few days into the new year and this is a good time to set your resolutions, create that bucket list, start something new or […]
Continue ReadingThe year has begun and we have so much planned for the New Year. Just like setting your resolutions- what is it that you want to achieve this year or work on the ones that didn’t make it and take them to the highest possible level. So you need to lay yourself a virtuous foundation […]
Continue ReadingLeadership is described as “The action of leading a group of people or an organization”. Wikipedia describes it as “…the action of leading people in an organization towards achieving goals. Leaders do this by influencing employee behaviors in several ways. A leader sets a clear vision for the organization, motivates employees, guides employees through the work process […]
Continue ReadingIn the online marketing space, face-to-face interaction is a powerful strategy to effectively hook up with those target audiences that maybe sitting on the fence. Most probably they (target audience) would be in doubt of the genuineness of products / services offered. They would be keen to ask the right questions to the actual people […]
Continue ReadingEducation Is changing rapidly around the world. Schools constantly have to come up with fresh ideas and practices of learning related to the 21st century to keep up with the times. Botho University, through its Graduate Profile aims to produce future- orientated students and skilled graduates. The Botho Graduate Profile is characterised by a list of […]
Continue ReadingImagine globe-trotting, lounging around hotel pools, getting comp entry to clubs, enjoying helicopter rides and regularly visiting ‘once in a lifetime’ destinations as part of your job. Sounds fun, doesn’t it? Having to travel all over the world, meeting new people while looking impeccably glamorous and “phly”! Anara Shikongo, 24, jets around the world in […]
Continue ReadingYou have explored all your options, thought long and hard about studying for a degree. You have decided to go for it! The only thing you are concerned about now is how are you going to afford it. The ‘price tag’ attached to your degree sounds like a scary sum. Your get heart palpitations by […]
Continue ReadingTurning seaweeds into a successful business, who would have thought? Many of us see seaweeds as litter that should be disposed as it pollutes the environment. But this young entrepreneur saw it as an opportunity to start a business. Iriya Jona is the founder of Nam-Oceanic Kelp Production Enterprise (Namkelp), a company that uses natural […]
Continue Reading“A computer is a bicycle for your mind” – Steve Jobs Learning to code teaches one how to think, as coding expands your creativity. When you look at how the world is developing, coding is a very useful skill to posses. Seeing a gap in the market and then creating an impressive way of addressing […]
Continue ReadingBECOMING A LEADER IN YOUR ORGANISATION You don’t need to be made a manager before taking the lead in your organization. You can fast-track your career path by developing leadership qualities regardless of your present grade or rank. Practicing these seven steps will get you noticed and put you on the speedy path of promotion […]
Continue ReadingCompanies across industries have digitized their operations and processes and, as a result, today’s job seekers and new businesses require specialized skills to help them stand out from the crowd.
The question is how does one build a powerful personal brand?
Continue Reading“Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look.”— Marcus Aurelius Every professional gets to that point where they realize the need to evolve and upgrade his/her skill set to get to that next level in their career. When you get to this point you […]
Continue ReadingWe are living in the 21st century where almost everything relies on technology. Technology continues to make human life easy by doing all the hard labour people used to do. We are in the midst of a technological revolution that is making the world an easier place to live. IT “Information Technology” is the study of […]
Continue ReadingBeing an educator is a noble profession because you get to impact individuals every day. A teacher guides the next generation towards development. Many describe it as a ‘calling’ as it reach extends way beyond the walls of the classroom. In communities, homes, teachers nurture young minds and mould them into something great. Educators play the role […]
Continue ReadingChoosing the right study programme and the right place to study is an important decision that will significantly impact your future. At the end of the day, you have to decide for yourself but to help you get there, it is important to get advice from your parents, career advice counselors and friends. To give […]
Continue Reading“One word that would describe this industry is FUN. You get to work with different people from all over the world every day. There is absolutely no limit to what you do, you must always be ready to jump in wherever you are needed”- Idara Eze, Operations Manager of Aafin hotel. Wondering which industry she […]
Continue ReadingIt has come to a point where at your finger tap, mobile apps can turn into personal assistants. So imagine this… At the comfort of your couch being able to look for any barbershop or any business you want to make a purchase from, then with just an app to check the nearest shop you […]
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of the year again…back to reality and, for most of us, back to school. The big question is are YOU ready? Ready to kick start your career and become what you’ve always dreamt of becoming? You’re probably excited to chart a new course for your career though maybe still a little sad […]
Continue ReadingEverything in life has a beginning, for an example, planting a tree starts with a seed that is sown then nurtured to become a grand tree that will produce fruits for many to enjoy. This is the same philosophy that many self- made successful business people live by. One such success story is an extraordinary […]
Continue ReadingYou know what they say about making ends meet right? To get by financially just to get through the next pay period, basically we call it “survival mode”. Not because you enjoy being in that situation, but only because it gets you by. Also because it allows you go to sleep with your stomach full. […]
Continue ReadingAre you at that stage of your life where you just need a fresh challenge? Something new, exciting that totally tests your limits and gets you out of that dreary hum-drum that has become your day-to day life. Maybe, upgrading your career is start? Are you struggling through picking the right online university that offers […]
Continue ReadingThe ultimate goal of higher education is to produce effective leaders that will excel in their chosen professions, become valued and responsible citizens. Graduates possess the in-depth knowledge necessary to enter professions that are related to their areas of specialization. As part of education, students develop qualities, skills and techniques that enables them to achieve […]
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