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i think one of the nicest things about getting older is becoming more comfortable with the kind of person you actually are. less explaining, more existing.
If someone had told me six years ago that I'd be talking about sex on the internet, I would have laughed in their face 😂
Here’s a long overdue introduction to my journey as a sex educator + a surprise reveal at the end ✨👇🏾
The Lagos Life variant era was crazy… so many clones popped up in like 48 hours
Fast forward a few weeks and almost all of them have disappeared. Only the original is still active and feeding the streets. Respect
No matter what you do, try everything possible not to look poor. Do not let your appearance announce your problems to the world. Even when you are broke, make an effort to look neat. Wash your clothes, iron them properly, maintain a good haircut and take care of yourself. You may not have money, but you don't have to look neglected.
Looking poor can be one of the biggest disadvantages you create for yourself. People make assumptions about you long before they get to know you. Some of your fellow struggling people will avoid you, while certain opportunities and social circles may become inaccessible because of the impression you create.
Appearance matters more than many people are willing to admit. You can be qualified for a job and still lose the opportunity because you don't look the part. Worse still, an employer may negotiate your salary down because your appearance gives them the impression that you are desperate and would accept anything. Some business deals may never come your way because people don't consider you financially capable of handling them or trustworthy enough to do business with.
This is one of the reasons I don't blame people who invest heavily in their appearance. How you present yourself influences how people perceive, approach and sometimes treat you. Fair or unfair, that is the reality of human behaviour.
Good looks and proper grooming are social currencies. Sometimes, your appearance gets you into rooms your qualifications alone may not get you into.
Cybersecurity fundamentals.
Understand networking, common security vulnerabilities, authentication, cloud security and secure coding practices.
Why: Security is not something you should start thinking about only when you’re working on a big project. Every developer should understand how to protect the applications and data they’re responsible for.
Python.
It’s one of the best programming languages to start with, especially if you’re interested in AI, data, automation or backend development.
Why: Python has a wide range of applications and a relatively easy learning curve for beginners. Take your time to understand the fundamentals before jumping into advanced libraries and frameworks.
AI fluency (not just prompting).
Learn how to work with AI tools, integrate AI APIs, understand RAG and agents, and most importantly, know how to verify what AI produces.
Why: AI is already becoming part of everyday software development. Knowing how to use it properly gives you an advantage, but you still need to understand what you’re building.
If you’re starting tech as a complete newbie in 2027, these are the things I’d strongly advise you to learn (and why).
Not trends. Not hype. Just skills that are useful in the industry and can help you build a career.
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"I now spend almost 1 million naira every single month on fuel and power-related conversations. To fuel my car every single month, you have to spend about 400,000 naira. To fuel my generator, I am spending about 80,000 naira roughly every single week. I am also paying power bills which is on the high. Bear in mind, I also have solar power system. With solar, I am spending that much money every month... How are people surviving? How are people coping?"
- Pastor Olushola Olaleye
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