Thelma Okoro’s advice for Nigerian youths

US based beauty expert and CEO, ONYC Hair, Thelma Okoro, has urged Nigerian youths to harness their talents.

She said: “Do not start a business or career in which you have no interest or knowledge. We cannot all be doctors, nurses and entrepreneurs. Start a business if you truly understand that business and truly know you have what it takes. The greatest thing about doing what you love is that the financial reward is the bonus.”

Speaking on the Nigerian beauty industry, the beauty expert, who has worked for the likes of Chanel Cosmetics, and Esteem Lauder Cosmetic Company opened up on her brand.

ONYC Hair is my first Brand. I put in all I have and I am grateful it became a success. That is why I urge people to follow their passion. One obstacle does not equate failure. I was duped during the initial stage of starting my brand. I also had issues with partners overseas that sent me very low-quality products. If I had given up or been selfish enough to send bad products to my new customers, I would not be here right now; there wouldn’t have been ONYC Hair after all these years,” she added.

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New Dawn for Lagos Artisans

Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has initiated capacity building initiatives for artisans, tradesmen and technicians in the state in order to reverse an annual loss of almost a billion naira to the nationals of neighbouring countries, writes Gboyega Akinsanmi

Daniel Kojo, a Beninoise national, lives in Egbe-Idimu, a Lagos suburb. Skilled in bricklaying and welding, Kojo is always engaged weeklong. No wonder he smiles home daily with reasonable wads of Naira. However, his Nigerian counterparts do not enjoy the same degree of patronage. Rather than looking inwards, they blame governments for their woes every day.

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9 Things You Should Avoid During Job Interviews.

The perception of the personality you project during the short period of an interview goes a long way in determining your success or failure at that interview. If you express some trails or thoughts that suggest your unsuitability for the job, you may not have the opportunity of correcting that impression after interviewers might have recorded marks for you. It is therefore better to avoid some negative traits or impression which may reduce your chances of being selected.

Let's look at those Negative traits:



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1. Never Go Late For An Interview: For whatever reason, its advisable to avoid getting to the interview late. It does not portray you as a serious and organised candidate. You should organise your schedule such that you arrive at the venue not less than 30 minutes before the commencement of the interview.

Apart from the interviewers impression, you should avoid putting your nerves under pressure by arriving late for the interview. Arriving early ensures that you're mentally and psychologically relaxed before the start of the interview. Apparently, you're likely to project a better image of yourself under this condition.

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