Options to Unemployment in Nigeria: Tips for Job Seekers

Itโ€™s no news that unemployment has attained endemic proportions in Nigeria. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the rate of unemployment in Nigeria stood at 23.9 per cent in 2011, while urban unemployment was estimated at 29.5 per cent in 2013. In other words, the jobs are not there, compared to the number of … Read more

5 Entrepreneurs who proved you donโ€™t need a โ€˜Great Ideaโ€™ to start a successful business

Great idea myth to build a business

First published on: January 14, 2014 Do you aspire to become an entrepreneur; a business owner? May be you are consistently in a brainstorming session to discover that proverbial great idea that will take the world by surprise before you launch your business. Like gold, great idea is precious and not readily available. The skill … Read more

10 Inspiring stories of Nigerians who quit their career, pursued their passion and Became Successful

Quit your Job! Pursure Passion! Become Successful

Sometimes we find ourselves at the crossroads of our career. It used to seem as if you knew where you were going but suddenly, you are left to ask the life-changing questions: Is this really what I want? Should I stick with this or try something different? Should I follow my passion or stick with … Read more

7 Things Warren Buffett Can Teach You About Leadership

Warren Buffett shares words of wisdom from decades of experience, success, and failure. The “most successful investor of the 20th century” has a thing or two to teach you about being a great leader. Warren Buffett is a famed philanthropist, business magnate,ย and sharklike investor. As the CEO and biggest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway and someone … Read more

At Least One of These 17 Reasons Will Excite You to Join a Toastmasters Club

Lighthouse celebrating 90 years of Toastmasters International

How much would you want to develop the skills to communicate effectively before a job interview panel, for a business presentation, before investors, defending a project in school or talking to the opposite sex? Few things are as spirit liberating as being able to speak confidently and effectively in your personal and professional life. Few … Read more