Stop Competing with 10,000 Applicants: The Low-Competition Advantage Every year, students focus on highly competitive national scholarships, pouring hours into applications with slim odds of winning. The secret for the result-driven student: The highest ROI in the financial aid world is in the hyper-local market. Local and regional scholarships have fewer applicants, making your chance […]
As thousands of Nigerians compete for positions in public service, the CDCFIB exam portal has become the central gateway for the 2025 Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board. The platform is not just a login page — it is the official space where shortlisted candidates access their […]
Twitter (or X) threads are an incredible, free platform for showcasing your expertise, sharing your journey, and attracting opportunities. A well-crafted thread functions like a mini-blog or a visual case study that’s easily digestible and shareable. Anatomy of an Engaging Thread: The Opening Hook: Your first tweet is the most crucial. It needs to be […]
An elevator pitch is more than just an introduction—it’s your high-impact, 30-to-60-second commercial. It’s your chance to spark curiosity and open the door to a bigger conversation. Key Components of a Killer Pitch: The Hook: Start with a strong, attention-grabbing statement, a thought-provoking question, or a compelling statistic. Something that makes the listener instantly curious. […]
Launching a business, side hustle, or community project doesn’t require a massive budget for software. The secret lies in a focused, systematic approach using powerful free productivity and design tools. This guide provides a blueprint for leveraging the free tiers of apps like Notion and Canva to handle every phase of your project launch, from […]
African SMEs and startups working to embed circular-economy principles have a compelling opportunity to gain recognition and support through the 2026 Business Awards by the EU CERC. These awards are aimed at businesses whose products or services embrace reuse, resource efficiency, and innovation, helping you build visibility and credibility in sustainability circles. The EU CERC, […]
Are you a woman with a business less than two years old or a business idea ready to launch? Here’s your chance to take that idea or venture to the next level! The Women in Business Network is calling for applications for the SHE Blooms Grant 2025, an initiative under the SHE Blooms Summit 1.0 […]
The Hidden Cost of “Doing It All” You’re constantly making choices: What to wear? What to eat? Which email to open first? By 2 PM, your brain feels slow and hazy—that’s decision fatigue, the silent killer of productivity and presence. It’s not just big decisions that drain you; it’s the hundred small, repetitive ones. The […]
Are You Publishing or Profiting? Every business owner knows they need “content,” but few understand why their constant posting isn’t converting into sales. The truth is, your business has two distinct communication needs: Words that Persuade and Platforms that Connect. Mixing these up is why your social media feed is full of noise, not new […]
The Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF), in partnership with Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA), has opened applications for Cohort 2 of the Greenlabs Incubation Programme, following the successful graduation of its first cohort. About the ProgramGreenlabs is a Pan-African incubation initiative designed to nurture the next generation of green innovators and entrepreneurial leaders. It empowers […]
