Two days ago I went into a supermarket with a friend who wanted to buy a pack of juice, we went in, saw what we were looking for, and quickly made our way to the counter, reaching the payment point the young lady, scanned and told us the bill, and to our greatest surprise it was N6,000 higher than the price we know, my friend complained that it was above her budget but what can we do...
No one actually has their life perfectly figured out. Shocking, right? We scroll through social media seeing these amazing highlight reels of people traveling the world, acing their careers, and rocking flawless relationships, and it’s easy to feel like we’re falling short. But here’s the truth: everyone is winging it, even those who seem to have it all. So let’s let go...
We’ve all heard it: “Walk a mile in my shoes.” It’s a common plead for empathy, urging someone to see things from our perspective. But have you ever stopped to wonder if a true walk in another’s shoes is even possible? Social media feeds are flooded with so-called curated perfectionists. I was blown away as I scrolled through people’s perspectives on June 25th...
Have you ever scrolled through Instagram and felt a pang of envy? Maybe your feed explodes with friends vacationing or living in your dream country, while you’re stuck in the office. Or perhaps everyone seems to be attending the hottest new restaurant, concerts, events, and weddings and you wonder when will be my turn and leaving you with a bowl of cereal, and a serious case of...
Alright, friends. We’ve all been there, your bank account looking like a barren desert. Let’s face it, budgets can be a real buzzkill. Imagine all the exciting things you could buy, such as a fancy new gadget, from Cardtonic, movie tickets, or a spontaneous Eastern holiday (hello, Bali!). But instead, you are grabbing onto your hats and calculating…! Saving money does not have to be...
Ah, the naira. A familiar companion with an occasionally surprising rhythm. As Nigerians, we are intimately familiar with this dance. Some days it dances against the dollar, gaining value, while others it falls, leaving us wondering if it will ever rise again. This constant movement prompts the question: where do we keep our hard-earned money? Naira or something more stable, such as the mighty...
Let’s face it, money is important. But let’s also be real: adulting is hard, and keeping your finances afloat can feel like navigating a leaky ship in a storm. But I argue you to “be still” and fear not, fellow financial disciples! Every day, 99% of people on the planet think about money when they wake up, how to make money, how to make more money, how to make it fast, and how to...
THIS ARTICLE WAS CO-WRITTEN BY GLORY & COMFORT When you hear the saying behind every successful man there is a woman. You don’t need to start a gender war or a battle of supremacy just accept it in good faith but don’t forget to modify it by adding “Behind every successful and unsuccessful man and woman there is a woman. Trust me this is not a post on any gender movements, be it gender...
Have you ever felt that nagging voice telling you to take a chance? Some call it gut, instinct, or holy spirit others even call it the devil. Two years ago, I was in a similar situation. To explore the unfamiliar region and embrace the unknown, I felt driven to leave the safety of my comfort zone. I used to consider failure to be a dead end. I resisted stepping outside my comfort zone since the...
They say it’s the same city that never sleeps. The African New York, as it is known by others, Have you ever wondered why there are so many sayings about a city that happens to be the smallest state geographically in Nigeria yet the most populated in the country? Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa. Now there’s Lagos, the most populated state in the most populated country...