by Bayo Adeyinka | Feb 28, 2025 | Business and Career, Life Lessons
It was in 2018 when I received a call that the former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, would be in town for a town hall session with the youth of Oyo State, and I had been selected to give a speech at the occasion. I had a few days to prepare....
by Bayo Adeyinka | Jan 24, 2025 | Life Lessons, Personal Finance, Tips and Insights
Greed is one major reason why many fall into financial troubles, and lives are laden with debts. Many want to reap where they didn’t sow—often looking for shortcuts to prosperity. That misnomer of ‘ise kekere, owo nla’ (small work but big rewards) has led many into...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Jan 17, 2025 | Life Lessons, Personal Finance
I was neck-deep in debt. I had made serious mistakes speculating while thinking I was investing. I borrowed to speculate, and I paid for it dearly. Those were really dark days. I would drive home but constantly look back to see if anyone was following me. At one...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Dec 27, 2024 | Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
Mr. Biliaminu Lawal was one of the pool drivers at the bank I worked for circa 2005. He was humble to a fault and always called everyone, “Oga mi” (my boss). He was a widower and had three grown-up children. On a certain day, I was on a sales call, and...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Dec 20, 2024 | Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
When I got my first car, I was excited. It was a Volvo 340DL—cute and gold in colour. I lived in one of the flats within a 4-block, 8-flat property. Our landlord, Alhaji Lawal of blessed memory, lived in one of the flats. As is our culture, I went to Alhaji Lawal’s...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Dec 13, 2024 | Inspiration, Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
Building on the groundwork laid in the first part of this article, you might be wondering how to approach goal setting effectively. This article explores practical strategies for setting, pursuing, and achieving your life goals. If you’ve not set your goals yet,...
