In Nigeria, building a business is a herculean task, I mean the road to greatness is paved with cruel challenges, i.e Government regulations, marketing, staff, finance, etc. I mean I should know because I run a small online business, and these problems are something I’m quite familiar with. So, in January, on my journey as an awesome mobile developer (? …
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Love has dynamic and wonderful as it is, can easily be misunderstood and abused, not to mention those who take advantage of the simplicity and sincerity of others to feel entitled. There is always a thin line between self-love and selfishness, yes, you can love yourself and others as well, it is possible. The Character and attitude we portray most …
Hello Friends! Yeah, it has been a while… I know. So, I recently got the opportunity to speak at two International Women’s Day tech events in March 2020. One was the Facebook Developer’s Circle [titled: Collectively Building An Equal And Enabled World Using Technology] and the other was for the Google Women Techmakers [titled: Achieving Gender Balance In Tech]. How …
Warri no dey carry last, … well at least based on logistics… Every day, in the streets of one of the most vibrant cities in the southern region of Nigeria, you’re bound to hear this statement. It is an old Warri adage which indicates the zeal, strength, tenacity and grit a Warri-bred individual popularly called ‘waffarian’ exhibits in character and …
“I begin with an idea and then it becomes something else” – Pablo Picasso Warri, a dramatic city on the banks of river ethiope, spread across the vast region of southern Nigeria, is on the verge of greater things. As a native of Warri, I’m constantly on the hunt for initiatives bringing a positive attitude to my town. Over the …
Some time in February 2017, I was working on some articles about the tech industry and ecosystems in Nigeria for a client, in the course of my research, I came across an ad for the Andela Android Learning Beginners Program, I just bookmarked it and continued with my research. Later that night, I went back to peruse the ad thoroughly, …
I woke up to a loud chatter of gun shots, It was 4:00AM, the air outside was cold, it had been raining all night and I had left my windows open, BEDC hadn’t been on duty for days. The neighbors next door had just started their morning devotion, and suddenly stopped after a loud bang. We all listened in quiet …
I have this red bag that’d gotten from one of those online stores that rhymes with Mia. It was a thing of beauty, so much so that I decided that Valentine’s day was a good day to showcase it, I mean I needed a touch of red right? The gist of the date is a story for another day. Anyway, …
Ever spent a holiday with your extended family, well I did, at age 6, and here’s how a typical Friday evening went: Mummy had made a delicious pot of Banga soup the previous day which she kept in the freezer before going out. Aunt thought it was a good idea to make starch for Mummy, sister and I as dinner …
