Urgent: A crash-course in public communication for Nigeria’s political elites

It is incredible to think that with all the deficiencies Nigerian politicians bring to the table, we also have to worry about them being able to express themselves appropriately in public. In the times of late Chief Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Mallam Ahmadu Bello, Chief Bola Ige SAN among others, public speaking was practically... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

communication, nigeria, public

May 23, 2017

Communication Summit set to train young creative professionals

The Communicator organises the first Elevate Your Communications Summit for creative people. The inaugural event is scheduled to hold on May 25, 2017, online via a webinar-styled conference with seasoned industry experts as facilitators. It is specifically designed for content writers, engagement managers, graphic artists and other team members who form a communications team either... Read More

Red Media Africa wins at the Communication for the Future Awards in Switzerland

Red Media Africa, a leading African PR and communication agency, has been announced winner of the ‘Evangelist of the Future’ category at the Communication for the Future Awards. This award was announced during a gala event in Geneva, Switzerland on 14 March, 2017. The prize was given in the name of its Chief Executive Officer,... Read More

The News Blog

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January 13, 2017

The Thread: This is why respect trumps communication in relationships

Relationships are work. Serious work. No one comes by an Obama relationship by accident. Love may be magical, but maintaining that love is hard, gritty work. That’s why this poll and the tweets after it are important. The writer shares some necessary insight into what young people think matters most in a relationship versus what... Read More

Thinking Through

communication, Couples, Love, Relationships, respect, The Thread

December 28, 2016

Omoigui Osasogie: Teenage & young adult relationships [NEXT]

by Omoigui Osasogie Friends play an important role in the life of young adults. Most human relationships, including casual acquaintances, are non-loving in that they do not involve true passion, commitment or intimacy. Friends normally come from similar backgrounds, share the same interests and enjoy each other’s company. Although many young adults feel the time... Read More

Featured

communication, friendships, intimacy, Omoigui Osasogie, teenagers

November 22, 2016

Language and communication: My journey through Lagos

by Solomon Osadolo I went grocery shopping this morning and had an interesting chat with the lady who owned the shop. She spoke in Yoruba and I spoke in English the whole time and we both left off feeling like, “Yeah, good talk.” I don’t understand Yoruba at all – and, if I didn’t occasionally... Read More

communication, hausa, igbo, lagos, language, YabaUsefulness of knowing languages, Yoruba

November 4, 2016

The points system | How to make women happy

by Okang Ashiwel Ochui So, I was doing some digital housekeeping when I found this old article from somewhere. With a little editing and polishing, I present to you: THE POINT SYSTEM: HOW TO MAKE WOMEN HAPPY. Pay attention guys, I suspect this is pure gold. Now, in the world of romance and much of... Read More

communication, Love, Relationships, Score card, women

October 26, 2016

Opinion: Imperative of a new Nigeria Communication policy

by Jide Ojo It was a rare honour and privilege to be part of the august gathering of communication experts from across the country that gathered on October 17 and 18, 2016 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru near Jos. It was a rainbow coalition of sort. Participants were drawn from... Read More

communication, Dr. Tonnie Iredia, National Council on Communication., National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, nigeria, policy

October 24, 2016

Orekoya Ola: Why must a culture of peace be built with violent communication?

by Orekoya Ola The word ‘peace’, has been over used by different people, from the educated elites to the politicians, rich, impoverished, religious sect amongst other institutions that make up the society. But many a times, the word having lost its power and substance have been reduced to flimsy facade of an impractical nature, and... Read More

Nigerian Voices

communication, peace, Religious groups, violence, war

September 15, 2016

Enter for the Etisalat Flash Fiction Award and stand a chance to win £1,000

Unpublished writers now have the opportunity to enter for the 2016 edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature, Flash Fiction Award. Entries opened September 1 and will close October 14, 2016. You can enter for this prize by submitting your captivating stories of not more than 300 words. In today’s fast paced world where communication... Read More

Opinion: Buhari Administration And The Use of Emergency Powers

By Abdul Ajia Oga Sonala Olumhense as usual aptly captured the Nigerian situation over the last 15 months under the Buhari administration in his latest article published on the 28th of August, 2016 in major Nigerian media outlets. I agree with those who claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari has enough executive authority to execute the policies... Read More

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August 25, 2016

PODCAST: “Lecturers don’t really care what happens to their students” and more on The Undergrad Podcast

University graduates face similar challenges no matter what school it is, or its geographical location – Nigeria or abroad. “The Undergrad” podcast brings you an in-depth discussion among three university students, Merhdor, Osadee and Tamilore on various hot topics on the campus scene. Through the lens of a local student and an international student, the topic titled: “Professor-student... Read More

The News Blog

communication, lecturer, nigeria, nigerian univeristy, podcast, podcasts, professor, sticky, Student, student-teacher relationships, the undergrad podcast, traditions

July 2, 2016

‘I felt fear, but I did it anyway’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Nkem Onwudiwe, Her.Network Founder

Bold, ambitious and vivacious; Nkem Onwudiwe is one woman who leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets. Motivated by the desire to do something more than her usual 9-5 job; Nkem launched out into being a PR & Communications Entrepreneur. Years later, after that leap of faith paid off, Nkem started HerNetwork – a... Read More

Business, communication, entrepreneur, Mo Abudu, mther, Nkem Onwudiwe, PR

May 19, 2016

#EgyptAir plane disappears from radar, 66 passengers on board

An EgyptAir Plane with 66 persons on board, on Thursday morning, disappeared from radar after it lost communication with the radar system . The flight, heading from Paris to Cairo, Egypt, is said to have departed from Charles de Gaulle airport at 11:09 p.m. carrying 59 passengers and 7 crew members, Search and rescue operations... Read More

The News Blog

Cairo, communication, disappeared, Egyptair, paris, plane, radar

May 19, 2016

How the FG won the communication war and defeated the NLC

It would appear that every Nigerian except the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) knew that Nigeria is having serious economic difficulties. This fore knowledge of the severity of our economic situation is probably the main reason why the federal government is winning this war of wits -or whatever it is- with the NLC. A careful observation... Read More

The News Blog

Buhari, communication, FG, Kachikwu, nlc, Oshinbajo, protest, strike, Tinubu, TUC

May 7, 2016

This is the ‘greatest problem’ of Buhari’s government

Bishop of the Catholic diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has discovered the greatest problem of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. However, it’s a problem many Nigerians know fully well. The Buhari administration is suffering from a ‘lack of effective communication’ with citizens of the country it governs. Reverend Kukah spoke the minds of Nigerians to... Read More

The News Blog

Buhari, communication, Reverend Kukah

January 21, 2016

MTN fined N32bn in Cameroon [DETAILS]

The woes of telecommunications giant, MTN, may not be abating anytime soon as the Cameroonian anti-corruption agencies have hit the company with a punitive fine for tax evasion. MTN and Orange telecoms have been slammed with over $160 million with its naira equivalent about N32 billion. The reason for the fine, according to Cameroon’s corruption... Read More

The News Blog

communication, fine, MTN, telecoms

August 11, 2014

RED is hiring: Are you ready to change the world? This is your chance to show us what you’ve got

by Kolapo Olapoju Are you ready change the world, do the heavy lifting, no matter how tough it gets? Be passionate about the media, how it can empower and drive the conversation, and how we can change the world, but be ready to work incredibly hard! A job at RED is unlike anything you’ve... Read More

communication, Finance, hiring, lagos, London, marketing, Red Media

June 4, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 4 (acceptable) ways to break up with someone (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Go straight to the point and say exactly what you want to say. You don’t start with, “You are the greatest person in the world…the best part of me, the one I cannot live without and I want to break up with you”. Yes, you should be gentle and sensitive but... Read More

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March 26, 2014

You should know this: 15 signs your partner is secretly unhappy

by Rebecca Skunik In order to avoid fights with your man, you may want to look out for the signs your partner is unhappy. Each individual is different, and expresses himself different in ways. Knowing the particular intricacies of your partner may help improve your relationship overall. 1. HE IS OFTEN DISTRACTED When your man... Read More

January 1, 2014

Hello, girls! There are 5 ways to flirt EFFECTIVELY

by Sreejan Guha Niyogi Listening and Talking is another portion of communication. The way a girl converses and communicates to a guy shows her character and intentions. Do not be boring. 1. A Simple Smile can Make it so Easy! One of the proven ways to make a guy come closer to you is to give... Read More

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December 26, 2013

Lai Labode: How President Jonathan will win in 2015

by Lai Labode It is indeed most uncharitable to say President Jonathan’s administration has done nothing . I find some of the APC denials of the successes of this government incomprehensible especially when it is coming from some people who are supposed to be very learned , sophisticated and supposedly on a very high morally... Read More

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October 20, 2013

5 ways to deal with your girlfriend’s suspicions & jealousy

by MensXP Team …there is nothing they need to be jealous or suspicious about 1. Engage into communication. 2. Talk it out with your partner. 3. Make them feel as secure as you can. 4. Reassure them that you’re the one made for them. 5. And there is nothing they need to be jealous or... Read More

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September 12, 2013

7 tips for men to understand women better

by ANI …for the women there is nothing as appealing as a man, who listens to them. 1. Communication should not be a problem, as for the women there is nothing as appealing as a man, who listens to them. If a man wants to tell them something they wouldn’t mind knowing it but face-to-face is always preferable and if... Read More

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August 21, 2013

5 most common relationship fights + how to avoid them

by Aunt Becky Finances put a major strain on most relationships. 1. Money. The most common relationship fights are about money. How it’s spent. How much you have. How “responsible” you are with it. Finances put a major strain on most relationships. You can prevent (some) of these spats by being upfront about money and... Read More

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August 18, 2013

4 ways to solve communication problems with your partner

by Meghna Mukherjee If nagging and yelling has not come to your rescue yet, try some other way of addressing this problem. Sometimes you just need to find out another way to get your partner hear you out. Communication problems are something that happens in every relationship. But that does not mean that you give up... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Listen & learn: How to tackle love, sex and money problems

from Times of India Don’t feel shy to admit your issues to your partner. It is likely that your spouse/partner doesn’t realise that you are unhappy. These three factors are mainly responsible for relationship troubles. Here’s how to tackle them. One problem or the other plagues all relationships at some point. While many people decide to ignore... Read More

bedroom behaviour, cash worries, communication, household expenses, long-term goals, Love, Marriage, money

July 15, 2013

7 (unfailing) ways to make friends wherever you go

by Marquitta Fields One of the most essential ways to make new friends is to introduce yourself or have someone else introduce you. If you find that meeting people and connecting with them is really difficult, it’s time to learn a few ways to make new friends that won’t end in disaster. When meeting people,... Read More

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July 3, 2013

Relationship advice for women: 5 things your mom NEVER told you

by Caitlyn Hitt A couple who can respect each others dreams and chase them together is a couple that will have a strong, lasting relationship. Relationships can be tricky; there is no right way to go about it, no way to ensure it’ll work out, but everyone’s got an idea of how it should be done —especially... Read More

communication, mom, optimistic, relationship advice, spontaneous, tradition, women

Urgent: A crash-course in public communication for Nigeria’s political elites

Communication Summit set to train young creative professionals

Red Media Africa wins at the Communication for the Future Awards in Switzerland

The Thread: This is why respect trumps communication in relationships

Omoigui Osasogie: Teenage & young adult relationships [NEXT]

Language and communication: My journey through Lagos

The points system | How to make women happy

Opinion: Imperative of a new Nigeria Communication policy

Orekoya Ola: Why must a culture of peace be built with violent communication?

Enter for the Etisalat Flash Fiction Award and stand a chance to win £1,000

Opinion: Buhari Administration And The Use of Emergency Powers

PODCAST: “Lecturers don’t really care what happens to their students” and more on The Undergrad Podcast

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‘I felt fear, but I did it anyway’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Nkem Onwudiwe, Her.Network Founder

#EgyptAir plane disappears from radar, 66 passengers on board

How the FG won the communication war and defeated the NLC

This is the ‘greatest problem’ of Buhari’s government

MTN fined N32bn in Cameroon [DETAILS]

RED is hiring: Are you ready to change the world? This is your chance to show us what you’ve got

Adaobi Okwy: 4 (acceptable) ways to break up with someone (Y! Superblogger)

You should know this: 15 signs your partner is secretly unhappy

Hello, girls! There are 5 ways to flirt EFFECTIVELY

Lai Labode: How President Jonathan will win in 2015

5 ways to deal with your girlfriend’s suspicions & jealousy

7 tips for men to understand women better

5 most common relationship fights + how to avoid them

4 ways to solve communication problems with your partner

Listen & learn: How to tackle love, sex and money problems

7 (unfailing) ways to make friends wherever you go

Relationship advice for women: 5 things your mom NEVER told you

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