Have you ever felt that nagging voice in your head telling you, “I can’t start that business,” or “I’m not smart enough to pass that exam?” Perhaps you’ve told yourself, “I need to know someone important in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, before I can get a good job.” If you have, you are certainly not … Read more
As a side hustler in Lagos juggling your 9-5 at Ikeja and your online store that demands attention before NEPA strikes, managing your time feels like trying to fit an elephant into a Keke NAPEP. The struggle is real—you’re answering work emails while your side business customers wait for responses, and somehow your day disappears … Read more
At 2 AM on a Wednesday in 2019, I found myself color-coding my bookshelf instead of finishing an overdue client proposal. I dusted every single book cover, reorganized by genre, then by author surname. Three hours later, the proposal remained untouched, and I felt worse than when I started. Sound familiar? Researchers call this “productive procrastination”—convincing … Read more
Building confidence in your career is essential for young Nigerian professionals trying to succeed in today’s competitive workplace. It is the special ‘ginger’ that helps you speak up in meetings, ask for a raise, and take on big projects. But let’s be honest, it’s not always easy. The “hustle culture” in Nigeria is real. You … Read more
You are deep in work, maybe on an important video call or rushing to meet a deadline. Suddenly, your laptop screen goes black, the fan stops spinning, and the sudden silence is broken only by the sound of your neighbour’s generator starting. NEPA has struck again, and that all-too-familiar frustration sets in. This is a … Read more
Are you a young professional in Lagos feeling stuck in your career trajectory? Perhaps you are a recent graduate in Abuja staring at the competitive job market and wondering what comes next. You are not alone in these feelings, and the uncertainty you experience is shared by millions of Nigerians navigating similar challenges. Here is … Read more