Life is a journey, an ever-unfolding adventure brimming with moments of triumph and challenge, joy and sorrow. Yet, amidst this grand tapestry of existence, there exists a quiet force, an intangible power that shapes our perceptions and determines our paths – our attitude. Indeed, the way we approach life, the lens through which we view its myriad experiences, holds the key to unlocking a world...
In a rapidly changing economic landscape like Nigeria, young adults face unique financial challenges that can impact their lives well into the future. While the concept of student loans may not be as prevalent here as it is in some other countries, the rising inflation rate and the depreciation of the Naira against the dollar present significant hurdles for individuals in their 20s and 30s. As...
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...
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...
As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves with more time on our hands than we know what to do with. And a way to spend it would be with family. But even with family, we want to spend time by ourselves. And so I propose reading new fiction. Travel into a time and era you would never experience. The past is gone and so we call them history. And historical genres are one we can only imagine...
It is the season of joy and laughter. A time to rest and bond with family. A time to rest and plan for the new year. In all your jaiye and Detty December, remember to rest. Stay home and see a movie with the kids or a significant other. Read a book and sip some wine or tea. Take a walk in the early morning; hopefully, the harmattan will come. Listen to some calming songs. Let the wind play on...
THIS ARTICLE WAS CO-WRITTEN BY IFEOMA & REMMY Have you ever wondered how the clothes we put on best describe our identity and self-esteem? With fashion being a vehicle for self-expression and connection to the world. a person’s wardrobe speaks volumes about an individual. I recalled having a conversation with Dele. Dele was complaining bitterly about how the cloth he wore on a...
The growing cost of living is about to choke the living. And sadly a large percentage of our primary expenses go into the expense of feeding. To reduce your expenses, buying food in bulk just might help. And that is why I’m sharing with you means and ways to preserve the food you bought with your hard-earned money to avoid wasting it. In trying to store foods properly, it is important to...
Before you get confused by my choice of title, the word GOAT stands for Greatest of All Time and not Capra aegagrus hircus. While growing up, I had the privilege to be called Messi too, if you’re really gifted in the art of soccer then your nickname will be between these two, Messi and Ronaldo. There was a time I was referred to as MessiRonaldo, the two combined lol, well this write-up is...
The finality of Death is so annoyingly- final. One minute here, the next minute, good for good. The second most pivotal point of any human life. It’s the end of chances, the end of efforts, the end of tries. The end of hope. And most definitely the end of love. Because love is what you do, give and share. You receive as well as give it. And when one dies, it ends. You can do nothing but...