Category: Reviews
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How to Collect your BSc Certificate from University of Abuja
If you graduated from the University of Abuja at least 10 years ago, your certificate is probably ready. However, there just isn’t enough information available on the collection process prior to visiting the campus, which is often out of the way. So as requested, this post attempts to shed more light on the process of…
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Book Review: Frugal Isn’t Cheap
GET THIS BOOK Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Last week, our President Muhammadu Buhari launched the “Change begins with me” campaign. In light of this confusing development and our difficult economic predicament, it’s apt to invest in changing our spending behaviour! Frugal Isn’t Cheap: Spend Less, Save More, and Live Better is a girl’s guide to successfully managing…
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Asos Returns from Nigeria
These are dark times for us. Our naira is at an all-time low and shopping online from any foreign country is nearly unaffordable. However, we are Nigerians and how does that saying go? “No matter the economy of the jungle, a lion will never eat grass!🦁”
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Dinner at 355 Steakhouse and Lounge, Maitama
We’ve been reviewing a number of restaurants lately and enjoying ourselves, maybe a little too much. But, here goes: 355 Steakhouse and Lounge.
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Review: Moi-Moi Factory, Gwarimpa
Bored with the office canteen’s food, my colleagues and I were deliberating on what to have for breakfast. Then one of them suggested we try moi-moi from the “Moi-Moi Factory”. I couldn’t hide my amusement at the name and its obvious similarity to “Charlie’s Chocolate Factory”. I was intrigued and immediately decided I’d try some.
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Review: First Bank Expression Cards
I am keen on individuality and creativity so the idea of personalizing my card with a nice picture appealed to me. I quickly decided that when my current card expired, I’d renew it with First Bank Expressions.
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Brunch at Salamander, Wuse 2
I had been to Salamander Cafe before and loved their Avocado Omelette, so I convinced my girls to have breakfast there. It is an upscale bistro with a lot of emphasis on the arts. The indoor area was tastefully furnished with this unique chandelier made of green beer bottles tied together in a circle,…
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Dinner at Ocean Basket, Johannesburg
Ocean Basket is a seafood restaurant chain with outlets around South Africa, and a branch in Victoria Island, Lagos. Not everyone is big on sea food so a few of my colleagues were hesitant. However, with really good reviews on Trip Advisor, and its proximity to our lodgings, I convinced them to take a chance.
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7 Reasons to Love Asos
Online shopping has revolutionized the fashion industry and I have to tell you that Asos has got this business model right. Asos is one of the biggest online fashion retail store and in my opinion, the best.
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South African Visa Requirements for Nigeria (2016 Update)
If you have a reason to go to South Africa from Nigeria, perhaps for business or pleasure; it is helpful to keep in mind that the requirements for a South African visa change often. Worse, these requirements are slightly different from those stated on the VFS Global Checklist. This difference cost me a lot of time and…
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Review: Chloe’s Cupcake Heaven, Wuse 2
After enjoying some really delicious Chloe’s cookies from a friend, I decided to check out this store and place an order. The store was so beautiful; I immediately knew I had to write a review on it.
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Book Review: Predator by Wilbur Smith and Tom Cain
GET THIS BOOK Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (4/5) Hector Cross is a former Operative in search of vengeance for the murder of his billionaire wife, Hazel Bannock, and Johnny Congo, a criminal mastermind is one of the two men responsible. Johnny manages to escape death row a second time and is also seeking vengeance for his lover, partner…
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Lunch Time at Nkoyo, Ceddi Plaza
I’ve always liked Nkoyo restaurant in Abuja! It’s such beautiful place. The restaurant was decorated with bamboos and plants, giving the area a warm ambience.
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Switch Up Your Looks with YouCam Makeup App
I’m not a makeup kind of girl. The best I’ve done in more than two years is plaster on some lipstick and eye liner, and off I go!
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Book Review: Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Rielly
JFK was a rich kid turned Naval War Hero after saving the men of PT 109 in 1943. He learnt to take charge and lead even while in the White House; with The Bay of Pigs, the Invasion of Cuba serving as a lesson in cowardice. This prepared him to deal decisively with the Soviet…
