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Why Your Technical Skills Get You the Interview, But These 5 "Human" Skills Will Actually Build Your Career. Let’s paint a picture. Two brilliant graduates, Ade and Bisi, join the same company from the same university, with nearly identical First-Class degrees. Ade is a technical genius. His reports are flawless, his analysis is sharp, and his knowledge of the work is second to none. Bisi is also very smart, but her true talent lies in something harder to measure. She's the person people naturally go to when a project gets stuck. She has a way of explaining complex ideas that everyone can understand. She knows how to navigate a tense meeting and bring everyone to a consensus. Two years later, a team lead position opens up. Ade, based on his technical skills, seems like the obvious choice. But to his shock, Bisi gets the promotion. He is left feeling confused and resentful, wondering what he did wrong. He didn't do anything wrong. He just missed the fact that he was be...

Don't Just Spend It, Plan It. It's the best notification you've ever received. That bank alert hits your phone, a digital chime that sounds like freedom. The feeling is electric. After years of studying, of surviving on allowances and instant noodles, of dreaming of this very day, your first salary is finally in your account. It's a moment of pure, unadulterated accomplishment. The temptation is immediate and overwhelming. It’s a powerful urge to solve every problem you've ever had—to finally buy that new phone with a good camera, to get a wardrobe that doesn't scream "student," to take your parents out to the nicest restaurant you can find. And you should absolutely celebrate. But the financial decisions you make with this very first paycheck will echo for years. They will set the tone and the habits that determine whether you build real wealth or end up living in a stressful paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. Before you spend a single kobo, take a breath. T...

  A Step-by-Step Guide to Proving Your Value and Negotiating Your Worth Without Fear. You've been at your job for over a year. You work hard, you consistently deliver, and you've taken on responsibilities far beyond your original job description. You know, deep down, that you are more valuable to the company now than you were on your first day. And yet, your salary has remained exactly the same. The thought of asking for a raise sends a jolt of anxiety through you. The conversation feels awkward, confrontational, even ungrateful. What if your boss says no? What if they think you're greedy? In a competitive job market, it's easy to convince yourself that it's safer to just keep your head down and hope your hard work gets noticed. But hope is not a strategy. Advocating for your professional worth is one of the most critical skills you will ever learn. This is not about confrontation; it is about communication. It is a calm, professional business discussion about the v...