Before technology became so advanced, choosing the right career path for the average Nigerian, to a great extent, depended on our parents. For them, you were only successful if you were in a traditional career like a medical doctor, a lawyer, or an engineer. However, with the advent of technology and the Gen Z era, things have changed rapidly. Now,...
Repeatedly making some common mistakes when applying for jobs online could impact your job prospects and prolong your unemployment. With the advances in technology and exposure, searching for jobs online is easier than taking your resume from one office to another. It makes it easier to search for jobs, and you can apply to more at the same time. Despite...
Interviews are a big deal; however, while most candidates spend their time preparing to answer questions about their skills, experience, and qualifications, there is another part of the interview that is just as important: the questions you ask the interviewer. When an interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for us?” saying “No” may mean you are missing an opportunity...
The beauty industry is getting an innovation that has probably long been overdue through HaloBraid, made by Nigerian biomechanical engineer and Harvard graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi. HaloBraid is a robotic braiding assistant designed to help professional hairstylists work faster while reducing the physical strain that comes with hours of braiding. As it continues to create a buzz, here are some interesting...
Sometimes your work environment is so toxic that you find yourself rushing to the bathroom once in a while to burn off some anger. “Why don’t you quit?” Friends and family ask you, but you cannot answer because you know you need that income. Anyway, there are some rules you can follow to survive your toxic workplace. Here are some...
If you desire productivity, nothing sabotages it quite like bad habits, and to move forward, you need to break them. As you know, productivity is everything in life, business, and career. However, for most people, becoming as productive as they would like to be or need to be is a goal they are struggling to fulfill. When we try to...
The words ‘social media influencer’ and ‘brand influencer’ have been used a lot in recent times and are fast becoming a marketing phenomenon. A brand influencer can be defined as an individual who has the power to affect the purchase decisions of others because of his/her authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with his/her audience. An influencer has access to a...
As a woman, dealing with sexual harassment at work can be disheartening and frustrating. It also requires tact and taking the necessary steps to protect yourself. Harassment can include “sexual harassment,” or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexual violence, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO, 2021), it...
Folorunsho Alakija, one of the richest Black women in the world, is someone every woman should emulate. With a net worth of over $1 billion, the Nigerian business tycoon, who is involved in several industries across oil and gas, banking, and real estate, has continued to maintain her position as Nigeria’s wealthiest woman over the years. As of 2026, she...
As a woman, you can command respect at work without becoming aggressive or losing your self-worth in the process. Every woman deserves to be respected by all, especially for the roles they take in life. Some women think you have to enforce respect or authority on people before they respect you. Well, that’s a no! You can be respected without...