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...
Hey there, this topic is a bit serious but at the same time, it’s going to be a fun read. First of all, Introduction. As we grow we realize that not everything is supposed to be the way we think and make the perception about. This is called “Bias”. And as designers, we need to focus on the goal of connecting with the user without getting affected by any of the factors of our mind or someone...
In my recent research, I have noticed a prevalent struggle among many individuals to fully realize their potential and reach long-term goals. I encountered those who attempt to be jacks of all trades yet excel in none. I once found myself entangled in the confusion of not knowing what path to take. Frankly speaking, it was a very challenging experience. All hope was almost lost until I understood...
Most of the time an average mother thinks a child acting up is due to drugs or a mental illness, witchcraft, or spiritual powers. This is quite absurd because if we put our efforts into observing the child’s character, we should be able to pick out some tangible symptoms that would bring useful information but No, A typical parent wants to blame it on their old family members which is why we are...
There is absolutely no effective case against formal schooling. The enormous value that formal education has brought to the world cannot be overstated. Wealth and power are universally associated with education, which may provide difficulty with what we believe to be payoffs. The ability to speak clearly and be understood comes from more than just within a class wall. It is an accumulated skill...
To be lonely is to experience a void. Something is missing. This emptiness affects our relationships, people, and careers. It might be a deep void at times, or it can be an awareness of the void—an awareness that something is missing. Everyone gets lonely at times in a large planet of 7 billion people. Everyone feels lonely at times, whether they are coupled, in a wonderful relationship, have...
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...