My Ideas for Making Nigeria Better

Resisting Corruption as a Nigerian in Nigeria: Is it Impossible?

March 6, 2014

Here’s what got my attention. He wrote: "...If you are an employee or even an entrepreneur in Nigeria, you are very probably as culpable and involved in corruption as a government official. The main difference would be a matter of scale and public limelight. There is very little space to hide, corruption here is almost […]

Career Development

Invitation to Practical Livestock Feed Formulation (& Compounding) Workshop - By Tayo K. Solagbade

March 5, 2014

This workshop reveals ALL The Secrets needed for ANYONE to become Proficient in Poultry (Even Livestock) Feed Formulation AND Compounding! Two farm business owners (from Warri, and Umuahia), have confirmed their interest. Both are past buyers of my Feed Formulation Handbook and Ration Formulator™ software. DATE: Saturday 15th March 2014 Time: 11a.m to 5 p.m Venue: […]

General

No. 130: Speak For a Worthy Cause!

February 24, 2014

As an expert in your chosen field there’s no doubt your aim is to prosper. Focussing on your “business” and avoiding distractions is therefore essential. However, in this issue I explain why speaking for a cause you believe in can also help you progress, even as it can contribute to dramatic improvement in the lives […]

My DN Travel News

Are ALL Nigerians Impulsive Wrong Doers?

February 18, 2014

He wrote (in part): "We all drive against traffic, many of have official ages, we cut corners at our various offices etc.What are we saying. The problem of Nigeria as a nation is endemic and it is a reflection of all of us..." . Not a single one of those assertions he made applies to […]

Career Development

Do You Want a Comprehensive Guide to Private Universities in Benin Republic?

February 12, 2014

A recent email from one of my newsletter subscribers read (in part) as follows: "Tayo, pls can u guide me on university education in Benin Republic? Ranging from the standard ones to qualifications and range of tuition fee as well as accommodation." Sadly, I was only able to send her links to a list of […]

Career Development

You Can Agree to Disagree and Still LOVE (Tribute to my father at 80!)

February 8, 2014

Photo: My father - Ezekiel Oluwajimi (E.O) Solagbade - cuts his 80th birthday anniversary cake on Tuesday 4th Feb. 2014, with my mom (his wife for 43 years now). Dad is a Civil and Structural Engineer by profession. I absolutely LOVED the cake, because it was beautifully decorated to depict technical drawing tools he uses! […]

My DN Travel News

Proof That Poverty Cannot Make People Steal...If They Don't Want To (A True Story)

February 5, 2014

One minute the phone was next to my elbow in the space behind the hand brake, the next minute I was looking all over the taxi to find it. The driver asked “When did you last see it?” “I called my mother just before we left the border” I replied in a puzzled voice. (The […]

Career Development

Happy 80th Birthday to our SUPER DAD!

February 4, 2014

By the time you read this, I'll be in Lagos with my siblings and the rest of the "Luwaji Solagbade family" to join in celebrating with my father, on his 80th birthday anniversary, at the University of Lagos. [Update (12th Feb 2014): Dad's 80th anniversary celebration went perfectly! Click here to read about/view photos :-))] […]

Entrepreneurship

Achieve Entrepreneurial Success - ANYWHERE - Without Becoming Crooked

January 28, 2014

I once told barefaced lies, for months, to loved ones in order to prevent them stopping me from using money I'd set aside for an agreed purpose, for a new idea I had for my business. Yep. I did it. Irresponsible? Probably. I'm certainly not proud of it! Today, I have no need to do […]

My DN Travel News

No. 124: What Today's Teachers Miss (and How It Can Hurt Your Child!)

January 13, 2014

This is not an attack on teachers. It's instead an informed view of what a growing number of this group of "public speakers" are failing to do, inadvertently denying learners (our kids!) the most important "knowledge and skills" they need to excel in life. If you're one, or have relations with one, my advice is […]

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