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How to Avoid Traffic In Lagos
Let’s start with a disclaimer. There’s no way to actually avoid traffic in Lagos. The best you can do is reduce it to a minimum by not leaving your house. However, with the right decisions and actions, you can leave your house frequently and still avoid a decent amount of traffic in Lagos. How would […]
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The Struggle of Ordering Food in Lagos: 7 People Share Their Experience
As a young person in Lagos, buying food online is a service that is greatly appreciated. Instead of going out in the sun and facing traffic just to buy lunch, you can now get your food delivered to your doorstep. The process and technology behind food delivery have greatly improved but a lot of people […]
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5 Nigerians Talk About Their Biggest Cooking Disasters
Cooking is a stressful task. It takes a lot of effort and plenty of time. Most people would describe it as a high effort, low reward task and just like any other activity, some people are great at it while others are really terrible. But even those who aren’t so great at it try their […]
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My Eden Life: Prosper Otemuyiwa
Prosper has been building products for the past 10 years and has risen through the ranks from programming newbie to CTO at Eden Life. His reputation as a world-class software engineer precedes him and his ability to significantly improve those around him makes him one of the most sought-after developers on the continent. What’s […]
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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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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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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 […]
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6 Nigerians Talk About Their Hate For Laundry
Doing Laundry has to be one of the most hated chores in the world. There’s an innate hatred for doing laundry and almost everyone complains about it. From those who wash with their bare hands to those who use a machine, and even those who outsource this crucial chore – clearly washing clothes feels more […]