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Monday, 26 July 2021 15:03

5 foods that will make your hair turn prematurely gray

Sara London While you might be aware that grey hair can form as a result of genetics or stress, you might not know that there are certain foods that can cause grey hair if eaten too often. Oranges Oranges are generally great for you, as they’re full of vitamin C, have a high water content, and contain healthy sugars. But in excess, one particular ingredient in oranges (among other citrus fruits) has been known to impede the body’s intake of a certain mineral that can prevent grey hair. Researchers have found that this ingredient in oranges, called ascorbic acid, is…

Sunday, 25 July 2021 05:47

The ‘funky’ Fulani cattle herders who love Naira Marley

Bling earrings, shaved eyebrows and funky hairstyles are not what many would normally associate with Nigeria's Fulani herders, who spend most of their time in the forests herding cattle. But on occasions such as last week's Eid al-Kabir, as Eid al-Adha is known locally, when they head out to the city centres in northern Nigeria to celebrate with other Muslims, their colourful outfits really stand out. And unlike many Muslims in this conservative part of the country, they choose not to wear traditional gowns, or kaftans, but trendy clothes inspired by hip-hop and Afrobeats stars. The jackets, ankle-high boots and…

Saturday, 24 July 2021 05:47

The new Covid panic: What vaccinated people should know about their risk from the delta variant

Recently, one of my colleagues took a trip to Florida. He went to see family, in a long-awaited visit that he had previously only managed to make once during the pandemic, driving the whole way from New York while “peeing behind dumpsters.” Now that everyone was fully vaccinated, it seemed totally reasonable to fly there and to have everyone gather, unmasked, together. It was a relief and a joy. They even went to a hockey game indoors with thousands of people. When my colleague got home, he started to feel like he had a cold. He didn’t think much of…

Saturday, 24 July 2021 05:44

Want to have a great second half of 2021? Here are the inspiring words you'll need

The year's half over, and we've got inspirational quotes to kickstart the second half. Hard to believe, but we've reached the second half of 2021. To mark the occasion, and to continue my plan to share 365 inspirational quotes this year, here are 31 inspiring and thoughtful quotes about second halves and comebacks. If you like this, you might also like to download my free ebook, 365 Top Inspirational Quotes for 2021. "Basically, the first half of life is writing the text, and the second half is writing the commentary on that text." -- Richard Rohr "I had prepared myself…

Thursday, 22 July 2021 05:42

This is how to transition from manager to leader

Caroline Castrillon Just because you have a fancy job title doesn’t automatically mean you’re a great leader. Few career transitions are more challenging than making a move from manager to leader. But successfully making that shift is essential if you are planning to climb the corporate ladder. So, what’s the real difference between a manager and a leader? Effective managers are project-focused and might be described as organized and detail-oriented. On the other hand, dynamic leaders are visionaries who inspire teams to go above and beyond. A leader adapts their management style to the individual and can get the most…

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 05:42

5 ways to stop an argument from escalating

When a conversation turns into a heated argument, these 5 steps will lower the temperature. Arguments don't just come out of nowhere (though it can certainly feel like they do). They arise when we aren't paying close attention. Perhaps you stopped paying attention to what's happening between you and the person you're speaking with and missed the subtle cues that indicate a rise in tensions. Or maybe you didn't realize that you were getting defensive and upset and raising your voice. Or it's possible that you didn't know that the topic you were bringing up is laden with emotional triggers…

Tuesday, 20 July 2021 06:06

Why emotionally intelligent people embrace the BYAF rule when they need to ask for help

You need help. You need a little cooperation. You need a favor. So you stiffen your spine, sum up your courage, and ask. And get turned down. Even though you stressed the importance of the request. Even though you described the difference the other person could make for you. Even though you showed, verbally and nonverbally, the critical importance of your request. Shoot: You basically begged. Which, according to a 2013 review of more than 40 studies published in Communication Studies, is where you went wrong. How BYAF works If you're like most people, you don't like to feel put…

Monday, 19 July 2021 05:54

Analysis: The five security threats confronting Nigeria

Nigeria is faced with an unprecedented wave of different but overlapping security crises - from kidnapping to extremist insurgencies - almost every corner of the country has been hit by violence and crime. Audu Bulama Bukarti, a senior analyst on Sahel security at the Tony Blair Institute, says the scale of the insecurity threatens the very fabric of Nigerian society: "With every attack, human lives are lost or permanently damaged and faith in democracy and the country is diminishing." When President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015, he promised to protect citizens from terrorists and criminals. But there are less…

Sunday, 18 July 2021 05:44

No-stress scripture: Christians relish Pidgin Bible

At the Heavenly Citizen’s Church in Lagos, the pastor and congregation have adopted a new tool to help them understand Christian scripture: the first Bible translated into Nigerian pidgin. Sometimes called pidgin English, the language is widely used and understood across regions and ethnic groups in the nation of 200 million people, although most books and newspapers on sale in Nigeria are in English. “Most people here, they are not properly schooled, you know, and so we do more pidgin English here,” said Ben Akpevwe, who has been using the Pidgin Bible during services at his church in the down-at-heel…

Sunday, 18 July 2021 05:43

A long way from home: The child ‘house helpers’ in homes of Nigerian elite

The clouds are receding after a light drizzle on a damp May afternoon in Sabon Tasha, northern Nigeria. The front door to the three-bedroom bungalow is wide open to let in air, as the neighbourhood wades through one of its frequent power outages. Inside, 12-year-old Aisha* moves around, doing chores and serving guests. She is one of many underage girls working as domestic help – commonly called “house girls” – in cities across Nigeria. A little light pours into the sitting room through two windows at the back as Aisha’s employer, Safiya (who asked that her full name not be…

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Saturday, 17 July 2021 05:41

Research shows this simple activity can boost your IQ by 10 points

A few minutes of reflection can help you make the most of your intellectual potential. We tend to think of IQ as fixed -- whether you take an IQ test now, next week, or in a decade you should get roughly the same scores. And to an extent that's true. We're all born with some level of intellectual horsepower that stays relatively stable over time. But while your natural ability may be fixed, your circumstances can change. Teach people to plan their time better or manage their anxiety more effectively, for example, and their scores on IQ tests will go…

Tuesday, 13 July 2021 05:46

Psychologists finally discover how to stop buying things you don’t need

Impulse buying and overspending defeat all of us on occasion. But no longer! The good people of the psychology department at Germany’s Julius Maximilians Universität have found a solution: It all comes down to understanding your type. Pleasure seekers crave enjoyment, and are frequently driven by spontaneity or curiosity, such as wanting to treat themselves to a truffle they’ve never tried before, or add a great pair of jeans to their wardrobe. They are reaching for pleasure. So curbing those expenditures is a matter of curbing the spontaneity by forcing a pause between the urge and the purchase. The solutions…

Sunday, 11 July 2021 05:49

How to create a personal vision that lets you lead fearlessly and drive success

A clear vision has always been a cornerstone on which people build businesses. You need to be able to communicate an understandable, unambiguous concept of what you want. Otherwise, trust and effective strategy are pipedreams. But especially over the past year, we’ve all been tossed into a pit of uncertainty that makes it hard to know what direction to go in. To lead fearlessly and overcome doubt, it’s more important now than ever that your vision be not just clear, but deeply personal and empathetic, too. Why it matters so much that you make your vision personal Let’s not beat…

Saturday, 10 July 2021 05:27

Want to sound smarter? Avoid these 24 overused words and phrases

Careful what you say or type at work — because it could backfire. As word and grammar experts, we asked dozens of managers what bothered them the most when they talk to employees and read emails or DMs from them. The most common complaint? All the "junk" words and phrases! Too many of us fill our conversations with useless, clunky and pretentious words and phrases, especially ones that have duplicate meanings. In some cases, they aren't technically incorrect, but it's always best — and safer — to err on the side of caution and stick with the standard rules of…

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