Why Saving Money Feels Hard (Even When You’re Trying)
At some point, most people decide they want to be better with money. You tell yourself you will start saving. You make a plan. Maybe even download an app. For a few days, sometimes even a few weeks, it feels like you are finally getting it right. Then life happens. An unexpected bill. A price […]
Five Things People Think Will Make Them Happy (But Usually Don’t)
Happiness has a funny way of hiding behind the next big thing. We tell ourselves it will arrive when something finally falls into place. When the job improves. When the money increases. When life becomes a little more “together” than it currently is. So we keep chasing. Waiting for that one moment where everything clicks […]
If You’re Not Sleeping Well, These Five Habits Might Be Why
There was a time when sleep was simple. You finished dinner, maybe watched a little television, said goodnight, and that was it. The day ended. Your body rested. The next morning started fresh. Now? Sleep feels like something we negotiate with. “One more episode.” “One more scroll.” “One more email.” Before we know it, it […]
If You Say You Support Women, Start Here
Every year on International Women’s Day, the posts roll in. “Celebrating strong women.” “Empowered women empower women.” “Here’s to breaking barriers.” All necessary. All good. But somewhere between the hashtags and the graphics, one important question gets lost: what does support actually look like? Because saying you support women and actively supporting women are two […]
Love, Actually (The Way We Know It)
Dearest Gentle Reader, Yes… Valentine’s week is here. And yes, pop culture is doing what it does best: selling us a very specific, very polished idea of love. Red roses that cost a month’s rent. Grand gestures that look great on the ‘gram. Two people against the world, Odogwu and Nwayioma’s style. It’s sweet. It’s […]
Things We Call Love That Are Actually Just Pressure
Love is supposed to feel warm. Safe. Maybe a little exciting. But somewhere along the way, we started confusing love with pressure and calling it commitment. It shows up quietly. It wears nice clothes. It sounds reasonable. Until one day, you realise you are tired, anxious, and constantly trying to prove something. Here are some […]
What No One Tells You About Fasting: 6 Things That Make Ramadan Easier
Fasting is one of those things we prepare for every year. We anticipate it, count down to it, and make intentions for it, yet the moment it begins, the reality can still feel intense. The hunger. The tiredness. The headaches. The emotional swings. Nobody really warns you about those parts. Everyone just says, “You’ll get […]
What People Get Wrong About Cancer (And Why It Matters)
Cancer is one of those words that can silence a room. Once it is mentioned, conversations slow down, voices drop, and people start choosing their words carefully. Sometimes too carefully. Over time, this caution has turned into assumptions, half-truths, and myths that quietly shape how we treat people living with cancer. On World Cancer Day, […]
Five Things You Should Know About the New Nigerian Tax Rules in 2026
January 2026 has kicked off, and with it comes a major tax reboot in Nigeria, the first big overhaul in years. The way we pay tax on income, transfers and even rent relief has changed. While some of it feels confusing, the goal is to protect everyday Nigerians. Let’s break it down as simply as […]
New Year, Same Me — And I’m Totally Okay with It
It’s January, and the pressure is real. Social media timelines are flooded with morning routines, gym selfies, vision boards, and long threads about how this is the year everything will finally make sense. People are announcing new versions of themselves with confidence so loud it almost echoes through your screen. Meanwhile, here I am, same […]
Scams Have Entered the AI Era. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
If you think scams still look like badly written emails asking you to “kindly send your ATM details,” sorry to break it to you, Fraud has upgraded. And unfortunately, it now has AI on its side. Today’s scams go far beyond suspicious messages. Criminals are using AI to clone voices, impersonate trusted contacts, and send […]
2025 Report Card: How Did You Score?
As we near the end of 2025, it’s time to look back and rate ourselves.From work and wellness to finances and fun, let’s break the year into five key areas and see how we really did. 1. Work and Career: The Professional Journey Let’s start with work. Did you climb the corporate ladder, or did […]
My Nigerian Childhood Christmas Memories
Growing up, Christmas in Nigeria was always a blend of excitement and lively activity.As a child, I loved the fun but sometimes felt a little overwhelmed by everything happening at once. Now, looking back, I treasure those simple, joyful moments even more. 1. Family Gatherings: The Heart of the Celebration As a child, Christmas meant […]
AFWN x MBN 2025 Is Calling and You Don’t Want to Miss This
“So what are you doing December 20 and 21?”“Honestly? Still deciding. December is already packed.”“Okay, but hear me out. Fashion. Music. Creators. Food. Vibes. And a runway where you can actually walk.”“…Wait. Explain.” That is exactly how most people will hear about AFWN x MBN 2025, and once they do, it becomes very hard to […]
Things We Buy in December That We Regret in January
December has one job: to make us spend like our village people aren’t watching. Once Detty December starts calling, our accounts start misbehaving immediately. Then January arrives with the cold slap of reality. Here are the things we happily buy in December… and quietly regret in January. 1. Clothes for One Event You see a […]
My Experience at the NANVIS UNILAG Sports Fiesta Powered by Sterling and Alternative Bank
To mark the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the National Association of Nigerian Visually Impaired Students (NANVIS), UNILAG Chapter, hosted a vibrant sports fiesta at the University of Lagos Sports Center. Powered proudly by Alternative Bank and Sterling Bank, the event brought together students with diverse disabilities to compete, connect, and celebrate their […]
Detty December: A Simple Survival Guide for Your Sanity, Time, and Wallet
December in Nigeria is not just a month; it is a season. Part festival, part marathon, part reunion tour. From Detty December concerts to village trips, weddings, hangouts, crossover services, and endless food, December has a way of sweeping all of us into a whirlwind. Before the rush begins, here is a simple prep guide […]
10 of the Weirdest Fashion Trends That Actually Happened
Fashion has always been dramatic. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, history reminds you that humans have been doing wild things in the name of style for centuries. Here are ten of the strangest fashion moments that once ruled the world: some iconic, some questionable, all entertaining. Powdered Wigs (1700s Europe) Imagine wearing […]
Reclaiming Truth at Ake Arts and Book Festival 2025
Some festivals celebrate stories. Ake reclaims them. A place where truth doesn’t whisper; it takes the microphone. This November, Ake Arts and Book Festival gathers Africa’s brightest minds and boldest voices for three unforgettable days of books, art, music, and conversations that challenge what we know. Come be part of a space where you can […]
Your Salary Is Not the Problem: Your Money Habits Might Be
We say it every month. “If only my salary were a little higher, my life would be easier.” But somehow, when the salary actually increases, the expenses rise with it. The money still finishes at the same speed. And we still ask the same question: “Where did it go?” The truth is, for many of us, […]
