Remember the frustration of crawling through a petrol queue as early as 5 a.m., only for the attendant to shrug and say, “e don finish.” This news is for every Nigerian who’s lived that scene. For decades, Nigeria lived a national irony: one of the world’s top crude oil producers, yet perpetually importing fuel like...
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How to Start a Business with Less Than 1 Million Naira in Nigeria
Many aspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria often fall into the trap of believing that launching a successful business requires millions of naira in capital. This myth has held back countless dreams, creating the false impression that only the wealthy can afford to take entrepreneurial risks. In reality, some of the most innovative and profitable businesses today...
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How Vocational Paths Could Be Better Education
Recently, Nigeria was rocked by the heartbreaking news of a 19-year-old girl who tragically took her own life after receiving poor results in the just-concluded JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) examination. Later, it was revealed that the results were likely faulty. But even if they weren’t, that’s not the core issue this article seeks...
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MTN’s Billion-Naira Network Investment vs. The Reality: A Disconnect?
Millions of MTN subscribers across Nigeria woke up on Tuesday morning to an all-too-familiar nightmare. No calls, no texts, no internet. Just vibes. The network giant once again left its users stranded as voice, SMS, and internet services disappeared into the digital abyss for several hours, disrupting businesses, communication, and the peace of mind of...
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No More Substitutes: The Vanishing of Affordable Alternatives in Nigeria’s Economy
Once upon a time in Nigeria, when life showed you pepper, you turned it into pepper soup. If imported rice was moving mad, you’d swerve and hit up that sweet ofada. If turkey wings were suddenly flexing their price tag, you’d enter market and hug smoked panla with confidence. Life was hard, yes, but at...
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Are Luxury Brands Really Made In China? What You Need To Know
Have you seen what’s been happening on tiktok! There’s a significant trend on TikTok where Chinese suppliers are revealing the low production costs behind luxury brands like Hermes, Nike, Lululemon, amongst others, challenging the conventional perceptions of value and authenticity of these high-end brands. Videos supposedly showing these luxury products being made in the same...
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Thrilling News! Dangote Refinery Shrewd Petrol Price Slash
How Dangote’s Fuel Price Slashes Became the Stuff of Nigerian Legend In a country like Nigeria, where the cost of living rarely takes a break and prices seem to climb as if they are chasing that coveted job promotion, the unexpected news of a fuel price cut felt almost too good to be true. But...
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How Nigerian Youths Can Secure BOI Loans to Scale Their Businesses
Nigeria’s youth population is brimming with entrepreneurial potential, yet access to funding remains a major barrier. The Bank of Industry (BOI) offers a lifeline through structured loan programs designed to support startups and SMEs. Understanding how to access these funds is crucial for business growth. Why BOI Loans Matter for Young Entrepreneurs According to the National...
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10 Ways To Make Money From Your Content
Many content creators think you need a huge number of followers to earn money online. The truth is, you don’t need a large audience to make money from your content. With the right plans and a small and active group of people following you, you can make a lot of money. If you are a...
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“9-5 Can’t Make You Rich?” – The Lie We Keep Telling Ourselves
Every so often, social media wakes up and chooses violence: “A 9-5 will never make you wealthy.” And just like that, your timeline is flooded with motivational gurus preaching the gospel of quitting your job to “become your own boss.” But to be honest, if making money was that simple, we’d all be billionaires by...
