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How To Navigate Lagos Without A Car
Living in Lagos is not for the faint of heart. The sheer amount of stress you have to experience daily is insane. Interestingly, there is a whole different level of problems when you stay in Lagos without a car. If you just moved to Lagos or you haven’t bought a car yet, these tips might […]
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My Eden Life: Bowale
Bowale joined Eden Life over a year ago and she successfully transitioned from being a Steward to a Gardener in the space of seven months. She has grown to be a valued member of her team and her dedication to excellent work is inspiring. What’s your name? Olabowale Adetoye What do you do at Eden […]
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Why You Should Care About The Calories In Your Food
John was grocery shopping at the mall and he had to choose between 2 different brands of greek yoghurt; one with a slightly higher calorie content than the other. He was very confused as to which one to choose. If you were in John’s shoes, which of these three options would you choose and why? […]
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5 Nigerians Talk About Their Worst Laundry Experience
If you have ever used a laundry service, then you know how unpredictable they can be. Sometimes, they might bring your clothes back in pristine condition while other times, they would leave you regretting the decision. The worst part is that a lot of dry cleaners are very entitled and would rather chew jeans than […]
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5 Food Ingredients That Are Great Cleaning Agents
Cleaning is a hard task that requires a lot of techniques. Different surfaces need special care and substances (not necessarily soap) to clean them. Shockingly, some of these cleaning materials are everyday items which we use for other purposes like cooking and even eating. Check out these five edible substances that are also great for cleaning […]
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How Often Should You Wash Your Clothes?
Did you know that washing your jeans after wearing it once can be bad for it? Different clothing items have different laundry timelines that should be followed if you want your clothes to last for a long time. If you’ve always been a “wear and wash” person, then you should consider changing your routine. How […]
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How To Avoid Getting Scammed In Lagos
To live in Lagos is to live in utter distrust. You always have to be alert and assume that the well-dressed person trying to get your attention at the bus stop is out to scam you. Everyone in the city is “always guiding” in order not to end up as the proverbial “maga.” So, how […]
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5 Cleaning Tips For The Rainy Season
The heat in Lagos can be unbelievable sometimes. The place can get so hot that you begin to wonder if you’re in Western Nigeria or the Sahara. This is the reason why when you catch that whiff of petrichor (you know, that smell of earth and water that tells you rain is coming), the excitement […]
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NEPA vs Your Productivity: Four Ways Which Bad Electricity Can Affect Your Work Life.
For as long as I can remember, Nigeria has always had issues with its power supply. According to the World Bank, only about 55.4% of Nigerians have access to electricity. Our lives are largely affected by the power supply. Businesses, hospitals, and homes are mostly dependent on electricity. The joy and satisfaction of having power […]
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Eden’s Guide to Handling Agberos
If you just moved to Lagos, or you’ve been living here for a while, chances are you have encountered one or two agberos during your daily commute. Agbero is slang for street tout, young people who sit around minor and major roads doing menial jobs and any kind of “hustle.” You can easily spot them […]