Application for the Class of 2023 of YouTube’s Black Voices Fund (BVF) has begun. Following a successful admission for the Class of 2022, YouTube has decided to continue the program with a $100 million fund and a partnership with community-based organisations for more than 180 participants interested in a creative future. The […]
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Brand Africa to announce the Top 100 most admired brands on the continent and the #1 brand that embraces African pride
Brand Africa is to unveil the 2022 Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands rankings on Africa Day, 25 May 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. The rankings will encompass the Top 100 brands in Africa, and the leading brands in West Africa and Nigeria – and the brands Africans regard as symbolising […]
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Are you looking after your domestic worker?
Domestic workers are integral to many of our homes, but are you making sure the person who keeps the wheels of the house turning while you’re at work is being treated fairly? Read on for five ways you can make a difference in her life. The small details count If […]
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Nigerian journalists to win ₦1m in OnePipe writing competition
OnePipe, a foremost fintech API Company, has launched a press writing challenge to recognise finance-focused journalism and reward press reportage. The prized challenge is part of the company’s efforts to promote and inspire more educational reporting and writing with particular emphasis on enhancing the awareness and understanding of embedded finance. […]
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Paystack’s Shola Akinlade launches Sporting Lagos FC
Shola Akinlade, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Paystack, has unveiled Sporting Lagos Football Club ahead of the 2021/2022 season in the Nigeria National League (NNL). The new football club was unveiled on Thursday in Lagos. Akinlade said the death of his father in 2021 inspired the “commitment to […]
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Is your Work From Home office harming your health?
It’s uncertain how long remote working will still be in force, but if a recent survey by Flexjobs, a US jobs listing site is anything to go by, it may be for some time. The survey showed that an astonishing 65 percent of pandemic remote workers want to keep on […]
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From fridges to coffee makers, these are 5 germ traps in your kitchen
We all want our homes to feel sparkly clean, but there are some areas that may not be making it onto your household chores list. Aisha Pandor, whose on-demand home services company SweepSouth helps people to keep their homes spotless, lists the places we often forget to clean.In a study […]
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Moving day madness
Moving to a new home is exciting, but it can be stressful, too. A move requires so much planning that it can feel overwhelming but, by being organised you can turn it into a smooth, even enjoyable, process. Planning is key – this is definitely one of those times that […]
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How to make 2022 a kinder year for you
The beginning of a new year is always a special time, when people are energized and excited to make resolutions and come up with ideas on how to make the year a great one. Most would agree that it is a perfect time to celebrate your wins and reflect on […]
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7 ways to beat the end-of-year frazzle
Are you feeling the end-of-year frazzle? It’s that time of the year when everything seems to be moving a bit too fast, leaving you feeling frazzled and overwhelmed. Work, family and a wealth of daily commitments usually keeps life busy enough but, at year-end, every day becomes so chock-a-block with […]