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In this exclusive feature, Ope shares his inspiring journey, from his early days as a young entrepreneur to leading a logistics and fulfillment company – Renda that is rapidly expanding across Nigeria and Kenya. A Journey Rooted in Resilience and Innovation In the interview, Ope discusses his initial ventures, starting with an estate agency born out of a simple observation: people needed better solutions for renting out their properties. This first step into the business world taught him invaluable lessons about identifying market needs and building solutions around them—a philosophy that has become the cornerstone of his success.

Do you wake up feeling sluggish most mornings? Have caffeinated beverages become a necessity to help power you through the day? If this sounds familiar, it’s time to ditch the quick fixes you rely on, and develop an energy management plan. Getting started may seem daunting, but soon you’ll be energized to keep going once you recap the benefits of a happier, healthier and more productive lifestyle. What is energy management? Think of your energy as a limited resource, like money in an account. You begin the day with a certain amount to spend. The amount varies from person to…

Ageing is inevitable. But looking older than your age? That’s something that you can control. Many of your everyday habits could be adding lines, wrinkles, and years to your face—and you may not even realize it. The good news is that you can eliminate these 10 bad habits and prevent premature aging. 1, Not getting enough sleep: According to a study published in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” women who get enough rest had 30% better skin barrier recovery. If you’re sleeping 5 hours or less per night, you’ll look exhausted, have dark circles under your eyes, and your face with…

Two concepts that have been popping up in my heart, which is why I had to write about them areEmotional Intelligence and Leadership. As a leader, when you can use emotional intelligence asa tool in the course of one’s leadership journey, it will build the team’s confidence and such aleader will enjoy legitimacy from the followers. In this article, I shall highlight concepts that put a leader as a vision creator using emotionalintelligence. One of the ways is by creating a vision. Leaders must ask questions such as “Whatis our vision for the team/organization — where should the team be…

When we were growing up, many of us experienced bullying, but we didn’t have a name for it. With theadvent of #social_media, some of these concepts like #professionalbullying, #cyberbullying, and mental health came into play. The interesting thing about these two concepts is that they are almost opposite of themselves. How? Professional Bullying is mostly from superiors to subordinates, while Cyber Bullying is mostly seen from lower people to the highly placed. What is common among the two is that anyone can be bullied. But cry out like I did a few days ago. There is a professional WhatsApp Platform…

Food security remains a pressing concern in Nigeria, with millions of citizens lacking access to nutritious and sufficient food. The country’s population is projected to reach 440 million by 2050, exacerbating the challenge of meeting food demands. Entomology, the study of insects, can play a vital role in addressing this issue. This article explores the potential of entomology and sustainable agriculture in enhancing food security in Nigeria, highlighting the importance of insect pest management, sustainable agriculture practices, insect-based food sources, pollinator conservation, and policy and extension support. Insect Pest Management:Insects are major pests of crops, causing significant yield losses. Entomologists…

A survey is only as successful if its purpose is carefully determined. This makes the surveyfar easier to carry out. In order to do this, these three questions are inescapable and the other questions can be built: Having tackled this, it is easier to determine what outcomes to expect from each question andcreate indicators attached to be able to measure these outcomes qualitatively or quantitatively. Now that you successfully determined the questions and possible outcomes of your survey;picking the most suitable methodology to utilize this is the next course of action. Some of the methodologies are: It is important to…

As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, it’s important to make a great impression duringjob interviews. Avoiding common mistakes can significantly improve your chances of landing the job you desire. Here are 10 mistakes not to make in an interview: Written By:’Nonso Henry UdehHR Professional

It is always enlightening speaking with Jasmin Pillay – Director, HR Consulting — Microsoft (Director, HR Consulting – Central Europe, South East Europe, Middle East, Africa & Israel), she’s a dynamic leader in Microsoft’s human resources landscape, is shaping the company’s workforce dynamics with finesse. With a robust background in HR management and a passion for cultivating talent, Jasmin stands as a beacon of innovation within Microsoft. Her journey in the HR ecosystem reflects a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity and growth. Armed with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and a keen eye for talent, she navigates…

Temi Marcella stars on the cover of Icons Africa, she speaks to Stephanie Nwannukwu ACIPM, NIM about her career and their interwoven milestones. Who better to have our lenses focused on for the Women’s Day edition than the dynamic Temi Marcella. Her passion masked by an enigmatic personality is acutely focused on profound, deep-rooted profitable initiative for her venture – Kairos Angels and the Magic Fund. With a seamless work ethic that can only be bested by her near to angelic beauty, her investment portfolio can only bring you to the conclusion that she’s hyper-focused on Purpose, Passion, Performance.