Embracing African Solutions for African Problems
Africa has a history of not owning its own solutions. This is because Africa has been exploited by the international arena for decades, which meant that every economic, social and environmental challenge always had western inspired solutions. However, Africans have proved to have tailor-made solutions to their challenges using…
Nigeria’s presidential election is over, so now what’s next?
Like most Nigerians, I had my fingers crossed. I believed we were about to break free from the chains of kakistocracy. I thought about the child I would most likely have in 4-8 years. I was happy that my child and the future generations would not endure the same…
What to do if you didnt do everything or anything on your 2021 new years resolution’s list?
As someone who has always been rather terrible at making and keeping new years resolutions. For the past two years, I decided to not make any new years resolutions. In part because I found it stressful. But also because when it came to the end of the year, I…
Bite Size: 6 Powerful Affirmations to improve your writing
As a doctoral (PhD) student in the field of law, there is so much pressure and expectations to write ‘excellently’. I recently fell into this ‘pressure trap’ which left me feeling discouraged, insecure, anxious and even amplified the unwanted imposter syndrome. The one thing I started implementing to address…
Back to school tips for settling into your new university accommodation
Heading off to college or university can be an exciting time for some students, while for others, it can be a nerve-wracking experience. Which is why it is so important to settle into your student accommodation as quickly and as effectively as possible. This will potentially assist to reduce…
Degree and no job?
I know all around the world with COVID things have been difficult for many people. From people losing their jobs, to businesses shutting down. It can seem like a never ending uphill battle. But as someone who went through something similar just after leaving University. I know the feeling…
