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September 25, 2017

Opinion: How to become the greatest Architect in Nigeria

by James Inedu George Typically, the design community in Nigeria like most fast-growing places on the continent, is extremely tight for up and comers. It’s usually next to impossible to get work as a long-time practitioner: competition and back-stabbing are rife. The year is 2040, and you are just graduating from the university formerly known... Read More

Architecture, design school, education, how to, Lie hacks, making money, Productivity hacks

September 5, 2017

How to respond to annoying work emails professionally

Reality has dawned. You’ve just said goodbye to four days of chills, good fun and freedom to fly the middle finger at every work-related email that dropped in your inbox over that period. You’re sitting at your desk this morning experiencing post-holiday blues, trawling through your stack of emails and wishing God to take your... Read More

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August 31, 2017

How to deal with an irritating boss in five practical steps

It’s a given. Most of us dread Mondays. It’s the first day of the week when we have to go to work and deal with all the pressure we left behind pre-weekend. What pressure, really? Is it the workload, the deadlines, the plethora of emails or the boss? Let’s be frank, most times it’s the... Read More

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bad boss, company, how to, Job, Work

How to keep your vocabulary woke with these 7 words

It’s hard to go a week without a new word or phrase being born on Twitter. Regardless of your generation, new slang is tricky to pick up on. So, with that in mind, we’ve decoded this list of popular words and phrases that are killing it on the internet right now. Woke Of course, we... Read More

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These 8 words could jinx your next job interview

We agree job interviews can be quite the struggle. You have to knot that tie, tuck into your pants, pull out that pencil skirt that makes you look serious and hot at the same time. Then, you make your way to the unfamiliar location and get there sweaty and nervous. Have no fear! This list... Read More

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how to, interviews, Jobs, Words to avoid

7 ways to get out of the friend zone fast!

My people, my people, welcome! The friendzone as you know, or may not know, is an apartment rented by women folk primarily (men zone too sha) for the men in their lives who they do not find either; Attractive Boyfriend material OR interesting enough to give a chance Guys, this is an emotional space separated... Read More

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Friend zone, friendship, how to, Relationships

Ever considered online dating? See the 10 words you should never use on your online profile

Online dating? Yes, Yes, Yes, it is a thing. This is 2017 with its gazillion social media apps and the huge endless hole called the internet has made meeting people online one of the easiest things to do. We spend at least 50% of our time on the internet either for work or for personal reasons... Read More

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how to, Internet, men, Online Dating, online profile, profiles, women

Need a side hustle? Here are 4 things to consider before choosing one

The Side Hustle. Very essential to have in these times when everything is so unstable, prices are fluctuating on a daily, bills skyrocketing and food an essential luxury. Yep. It’s essential to have a side hustle in order to keep “body and soul together, A side hustle is simply something you do asides your primary... Read More

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careers, Extra Income, how to, Jobs, Side gigs, Side hustle

Ladies: These are the 7 things your man really wants from you

The male species are a genuine source of confusion to the women folk, regardless of how much they might pretend to understand the male mind and its inner workings. Every guy has his quirks and preferences, but are really not that complicated, when you pay attention. Now, since guys have a completely different ways of... Read More

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7 ways to break bad habits -The How To

Whatever “bad habit” you have, from the dirtiest to the seemingly inconsequential, can be broken no matter how difficult it seems. We can achieve anything with the right amount of willpower, support from the people in your life, and a realistic plan of action. Binge eating. Smoking. Fingernail biting. Gossiping. Nose picking. Habits are built... Read More

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How to create a Vision Board and stare your dreams in the face

Dreams and goals make a man. We all have things we aspire to, a life we only live in our dreams and a career we only seem to see in Nollywood movies. This article is about a very simple yet insanely powerful technique to make your dreams transform into your reality. This will be an... Read More

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Living with your parents? | How to know when it’s time to move out

The first thing that probably popped into your mind when you saw this headline is: ‘Rent! in this Buhari economy?’ or ‘With which money?’. Did I come close? I’m sure I did.. Millenials in this part of the world, compared to our western counterparts struggle with this phase of their lives. It’s a genuine, legit... Read More

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Adulthood, Adulting, how to, money, Moving out, parents, Responibilities

How not to act on a first date | 7 mistakes that will send her running

The first date. There’s something low-key scary about it, for the girl and definitely for the guy. For the guy, because he’s hoping and praying all that texting and setting P and all those Instagram photos did not lie and he makes a good first impression also. In this woke era we find ourselves in,... Read More

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Are you emotionally intelligent? | Here are 6 signs to be sure

We about to get really deep in here. Ever heard of being emotionally intelligent, or emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. It is generally said to include three skills: emotional awareness; the ability to harness emotions and apply them to tasks like thinking and... Read More

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How to date on a budget | 9 cheap date ideas for the prudent couple

Remember that Jennifer Lopez oldie? “Love don’t cost a thing”? Well, we know in this generation, that might be quite a stretch but really why should it cost an arm and a leg to spend time with the one you love or even to get to know someone. I’m tempted to say if you ask... Read More

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How to create time to achieve your goals

We all use this excuse, over-flogged and almost downright cliche. “I don’t have time, I haven’t had time”. Do you ever look at the people you admire and all the amazing things they seem to achieve in the same 24 hours that you have, you can’t help but ask just how did they manage to... Read More

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achievements, goals, how to, life, organisation, Time Management

How to enjoy the Salah break in Lagos this weekend

It’s the ultimate TGIF! this weekend and nothing makes Nigerians happier than a weekend flowing into a 2-day public holiday. The weekend which signifies the end of the 29 -30 day Muslim Ramadan fast is a cause for celebration for both Muslims and non- Muslims. For the non-Muslims, this is a much anticipated holiday and would... Read More

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How to tell if your partner has an STD

Didn’t expect that headline, did you? But you’re mighty curious because really, who wants to be stuck with an STD they know nothing about. If you know nothing about STDs, then at least you should know this — they are not cheap to cure. For reasons best known to the Universe, nobody has unprotected sex... Read More

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10 tips on how to be an awesome 21st century dad

So, it was Father’s Day yesterday, the only one on the world calendar just so you know. Chill out, this is not another Father’s Day Vs Mother’s Day rant. Fathers just like Father’s Day are most of the time relegated to the background in the overall parenting dynamics, not because there aren’t fathers out there... Read More

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Want to look Peng on a budget? | Here’s 5 ways to without breaking the bank

Looking Peng is an art, the beautiful art of putting pieces together and stepping out looking like a million bucks. This is the heart desire of many BUT boy! it can be expensive Keeping Up with the Kardashians with the times and trends without your account balance giving you palpitations. Confused about what “peng” even... Read More

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How to break up with your partner | A 7 Step guide to ending a relationship

Breakups are the worst. The absolute worst. Long cranky days, finding weird comfort in sugar filled foods, tears and a Taylor Swift/Ed Sheeran playlist. Almost forgot! The sad, sad, movies.. We’ve all gone through it at some point, so we know losing someone you’ve created a strong bond with, someone you care about deeply can... Read More

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How to Work under pressure

by Itunuoluwa Adebo If you are in paid employment, or you’re an entrepreneur or in some cases both, working under pressure is not a new concept. Deadlines, project changes, unforeseen obstacles,client expectations, the list is endless. Recognizing the steps to take when faced with these huge pressure mountains that threaten your sanity can lessen the burden... Read More

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How to plan a successful event in Nigeria

by Itunuoluwa Adebo You’re at an event, you see those napkins fanned out in a perfect display on the catering table? The beautiful coloured lights bouncing off the wall? Someone spent the morning twisting them with a practised spin of the wrist. The RSVP list being scanned for your name? Someone spent months painstakingly updating... Read More

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How to slide into her DM’s 101… Like a boss!

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Yes! I personally commend your courage and guts for wanting to take the very tricky step of sliding into a girl’s DM or even dropping her a line on her timeline. It definitely takes a balance of confidence and vulnerability to do any of these things, so high-five bro! So for those... Read More

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September 14, 2016

TECHnically: Tayo Olufuwa shows how to stay safe online (LISTEN)

As Digital Security lead at the CcHub, Temitayo Olufuwa knows a thing or two about staying safe in our increasingly connected world. He shares a few tips in this episode, talks about his time as a tech entrepreneur, as well as the impact of Mark Zuckerberg’s visit. Enjoy.

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Intimate secrets of the female orgasm explained (WATCH)

by Chinwe Okafor Ever wondered what it was all about? As young women or girls, the discovery of a vagina was our first wake into womanhood. When we were grown enough to have sex, that experience took us to another level especially when we experienced our first orgasm. The female orgasm is a the subject... Read More

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December 20, 2014

Freeman Osonuga: This is how to survive the Ebola virus disease

by Dr. Freeman Osonuga Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) which is also known as Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever, is a deadly viral disease caused by Ebola Viruses. It was in the year 1976 that Ebola first appeared in two outbreaks, one in a village near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo (where it took... Read More

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January 31, 2014

What men want: The 10 commandments of blow jobs

by John Ortved You’re going for a long con, not a cheap score. If, in the long run, it’s going to make things easier, take a break, change positions, whatever. It’s better to take a few breaks and finish in 10 minutes than to take none and give up after six. 1. Thou Shalt Not... Read More

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January 28, 2014

Olusegun Dada: How to become a successful Nigerian politician (Y! Politico)

by Olusegun Dada The reason why most fail in politics is, they come into politics without a dime and they hope to be reckoned with. This is impossible! ‘Initial gra-gra’ money is required. Dull not, I urge thee. This manual should ordinarily cost millions of Naira to purchase, but because I am an observant Nigerian... Read More

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