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      A renown business mogul, known all over Africa and beyond, born 10th of April, 1957 is the owner of Dangote Group, who dominates some commodities in Nigeria and other African countries? he's no other than Alhaji Aliko Dangote GCON. He was ranked the richest person in Africa and 23rd in the worlds by Forbes. Valued at about $25 billion, is the first black man to attain that position among the worlds 25 richest people. Not so many things are hidden about the Nigerian billionaire as his profile is all over the internet, but here are few things you probably don't know about the C.E.O of Dangote Group. 1.HE'S HAD AN EYE IN BUSINESS FROM CHILDHOOD: Youth that actually aspires to be like Dangote should not think he achieved what he is today overnight. He was said to have been in love with business right from his tender age. Napoleon Hill stated in his book, " Think And Grow Rich ", that "When your desires are strong enough, you will appear to pos...

9 Things You CAN Control In Life. In life, there are things we can control and there are things we can't control. In this article, I will help you realize how much of your life is actually under your control and I'll be very precise about it. If something is not working out for you in any of these regards, the only person to blame is yourself. Here are 9 things in life that you can control. Your Time: Time waits for no one they say. Your clock is ticking! Every day, after you wake up, you have 16 to 20 hours in order to make your life better.  If you spend your time surfing the net, watching TV or flipping through Instagram, then it's your choice. Invest your time and focus on things that yield positive results. Your Circle of Friends Ask yourself this, “Who are my friends”? You might meet people based on your circumstances, but never forget that you are free to choose your friends. It’s better to have none than being surrounded by people who onl...

One of the things that can hold anyone back from pursuing their dreams or becoming successful in life is fear of failure and the lack of self-confidence. It’s something we all face, to some degree, at some point in life. And I believe that if you are low in self-confidence, I strongly believe that you can do things to increase your self-confidence. You do not have to be reliant on others to increase your self-confidence. You can become someone worthy of respect, and someone who can pursue what he wants despite what people think. So, here are ways to gain more confidence in yourself and be great. Groom yourself I’ll like to start with this point because it is a very obvious thing. Grooming yourself can make you feel different and comfortable in your skin. It’s amazing how much of a difference a shower and a shave can make in your feelings of self-confidence and for your self-image. There have been days when I turned my mood around completely with this one little thing. Appea...

In today’s ever-changing business world, entrepreneurs can easily become overwhelmed. It’s very pertinent to stay focused on your goals for the company. While luck is something some people believe works for entrepreneurs, more often it is a strategy that plays an important role in determining what startups are successful. That is why this post is very important for every entrepreneur who wants to have extraordinary success. Here are areas entrepreneurs must be strategic within: Establish a Value Proposition. For your business to grow and survive in the market, you must understand what sets it apart from the competition. Identify why customers come to you for a product or service. What makes you relevant, differentiated and credible? Use your answer to explain to other consumers why they should do business with you. For example, if you run a transport company that travels from the eastern part of Nigeria to the northern part, say Kano, and the fare is #5000 nair...

Emotional first aid? Feeling bad or being depressed? Or are you really feeling unpleasant with yourself or in your system, that's Emotional pain, and i think you probably should get to the end of this article maybe you can find solace. Emotional pain or mental pain is an unpleasant feeling or suffering of a non-physical origin. Emotional pain can become an addiction to some people overwhelmed with feelings like sadness, depression, guilt, shame, or fear, these emotions becomes so common and constant that they felt its part of them and they cant just imagine life without it. Jackson Mackenzie quotes in his book  Whole Again , "When we stay with shame, we are learning how to tolerate pain. The more we can do this, the more our bodies will reveal their truth to us instead of instead of actually trying to avoid pain. We can meet it with kindness and curiosity. We can ask it questions and learn about it without being consumed by it. You can get the full text  here . ...

The first thing I’m going to say to you is this: A good indicator that you're on the correct path and that you're doing something right are the haters. Sounds tricky but it is a fact. I don't know a single person who has achieved massive success without pissing off a bunch of people, go ahead, try to name one. Do you know that as rich as Bill Gates is, he has haters, Aliko Dangote isn't left out, everyone doing something great has, even Jesus Christ who died for our sins pissed off more than half the world's population? If you don’t have any haters, you’re not making enough noise in your marketplace or workplace. Ever wondered why the richest and successful people always move around with security guards? Truth is, everyone has haters. So, here are nine things you should know about your haters. If they could do it better, they would have done it already This is a legit number one reason people hate on you. If your haters could have done a ...

Business ideas are everywhere, but you might think you have a business plan that would be a bomb if huge capitals are invested in them. You might probably be fiddling on how to get capital, or even convince people to invest in your ideas. In his book,  "MONEY-Master The Game" , Tony Robbins said, “For some of us money is vital and crucial, but not paramount. It is simply a tool, a source of power used in service of others and a life well lived.” He continued, “We’ve all seen how money can have the power to create or power to destroy, it can fund a dream or start a war”. You can read the full text  here Now as a young entrepreneur, you need to get some things into considerations before you approach someone to thrust their hard earned wealth on your ideas. Where to start from? That depends on how mature the business is. Below are some steps to raise funds 1. MAKE USE OF YOUR PERSONAL FUNDS: Making use of your hard earned money will be a better shot as n...

As common as it sounds, the question is deep. This is the reason why some business ideas never get started. People are scared of failing even without trying. The fear of ‘what if I fail’ has eaten deep into most people that they longer see possibility in what they do. Everybody is more concerned about how people would perceive them if they fail. The biggest question is: Why does failure cause some people to give up on their dreams while others bounce back even better than before? It has to do with the way they think about failure. Failure can be part of the long road to success—but only if you think about it in a way that’s productive. Sir Winston Churchill once said, “Success is going from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm”. So, on your to success trying out different strategies, do not lose interest. I encountered a lot of failures trying to set up some businesses in time past, but my failures didn’t limit me. It didn’t limit who I am and where I se...

Compose of multiple ethnic groups and cultures, Nigeria has been home to a number of ancient and indigenous kingdoms and states over the millennia.It is often referred to as "Giant Of Africa" owing to it's large population and economy, with 186 million inhabitants.Nigeria has a total area of 923,768 km square making it worlds 32nd largest country. Nigeria is endowed with multiple natural resources, most of which are yet to be tapped or even used for the enrichment and development of Nigeria. Although rich and famous as Nigeria and Nigerians are, it has acquired a notorious reputation for involvement in drug trafficking, fraud, cyber crime and other serious crimes which has given the country a bad image on the outside world. But as bad as it may seems, these are some interesting facts you actually don't know about Nigeria. 1. DIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES:  According to official data, Nigeria has more than 520 Nigerian languages spoken, English is the off...