For 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 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 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 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 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 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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