<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>#refined - RefinedNG</title> <atom:link href="https://refinedng.com/tag/refined/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://refinedng.com</link> <description>We will tell our stories - We are Nigeria!</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 10:53:34 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <item> <title>11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try This Weekend</title> <link>https://refinedng.com/11-tasty-african-dishes-you-should-try-this-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=11-tasty-african-dishes-you-should-try-this-weekend</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[REFINEDNG]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 10:53:25 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Tourism]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refined]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinedng]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#tourism]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://refinedng.com/?p=13873</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Africa is a colourful and diverse continent rich in culture, history, and culinary traditions. African cooking is full of surprises, magical flavors, and fantastic elements from different cultures—Arab, European, Asian, and Black African. Each country boasts a unique national dish reflecting its heritage and local ingredients, from savory stews to spicy rice dishes.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://refinedng.com/11-tasty-african-dishes-you-should-try-this-weekend/">11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try This Weekend</a> first appeared on <a href="https://refinedng.com">RefinedNG</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<body> <p style="font-size:18px">Africa is a colourful and diverse continent rich in culture, history, and culinary traditions. African cooking is full of surprises, magical flavors, and fantastic elements from different cultures—Arab, European, Asian, and Black African. Each country boasts a unique national dish reflecting its heritage and local ingredients, from savory stews to spicy rice dishes.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Let’s journey through Africa with these 11 tasty dishes:</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:18px">1. Jollof Rice</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="1200" height="934" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jollof-rice-16.jpg" alt="11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try this Weekend -Jollof Rice" class="wp-image-13874" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jollof-rice-16.jpg 1200w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jollof-rice-16-768x598.jpg 768w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jollof-rice-16-1170x911.jpg 1170w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jollof-rice-16-585x455.jpg 585w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></figure> <p style="font-size:18px">Jollof Rice is a staple dish in Nigeria and West Africa, known for its vibrant color and bold flavors. However, it’s hard to pin it down to a specific country, and there’s a fierce rivalry between Nigerians, Senegalese, and Ghanaians as to who makes the best version, each claiming theirs to be the finest. </p> <p style="font-size:18px">Like most popular foods, there are different ways to make Jollof Rice. Typically, it’s made with rice, tomatoes, tomato paste, and numerous meats, spices, and vegetables. Jollof rice is usually reserved for festive celebrations, but since it’s so popular and delicious, there’s no limit on when it can be made.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:18px">2. Bobotie</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="1080" height="810" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bobotie-close-up.webp" alt="11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try this Weekend - Bobotie" class="wp-image-13876" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bobotie-close-up.webp 1080w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bobotie-close-up-768x576.webp 768w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bobotie-close-up-585x439.webp 585w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure> <p style="font-size:18px">Bobotie is a South African dish with Malay origins. It consists of spiced minced meat (usually beef or lamb) mixed with onions, curry powder, dried fruits, topped with a creamy egg custard, and baked until golden brown. It’s often served with yellow rice and chutney.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Bobotie’s roots in South Africa date back to the 17th century. Dutch traders set up camp in the area that is now Cape Town as a stopping point on their journeys back and forth to Indonesia. The traders brought spices, cooking techniques, and recipes with them. While the specifics are a bit vague, some believe the original bobotie recipe came from Indonesia and was adapted to fit the available ingredients.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:18px">3. Brik</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="960" height="694" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tunisia-brik-960x694.jpg" alt="11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try this Weekend - Tunisia Brik" class="wp-image-13877" loading="lazy"></figure> <p style="font-size:18px">Brik or burek is a North African version of borek. It is a stuffed pastry made of malsouka that is commonly deep-fried. The egg brik is the most popular version, which consists of a whole egg in a triangular pastry pocket with chopped onion, tuna, harissa, and parsley.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">In Algeria and Libya, brik is known as Bourek. It is prepared using identical ingredients and methods of preparation but with a slightly different shape. It is often filled with raw eggs, herbs, tuna, harissa, and olives and sometimes served in a pita.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">To make brik pastry, a sticky lump of dough is slapped onto a hot, non-stick surface in overlapping circles to produce the desired size and cooked quickly. The brik dough sheets are called malsouka or warka. Typical fillings include tuna, ground meat, raw egg, chicken, or anchovies garnished with harissa, capers, or cheese.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Read: <a href="https://refinedng.com/5-heritage-sites-you-should-visit-in-nigeria/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">5 Heritage Sites You Should Visit in Nigeria</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:18px">4. Muamba De Galinha</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="984" height="694" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/receita-frango-ensopado-moamba-984x694.webp" alt="11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try this Weekend - Muamba de Galinha" class="wp-image-13878" style="width:780px;height:auto" loading="lazy"></figure> <p style="font-size:18px">Chicken Muamba, or Poulet Moambé, is a spicy stew made with palm oil or palm butter, garlic, chili, and okra. This dish is quite rich and spicy, so it pairs well with traditional African starchy porridges like fufu and ugali.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Chicken Muamba is considered one of Angola’s national food treasures, showcasing the strong influence of Portuguese cuisine on this former colony. Variations of Chicken Muamba, such as Poulet Moambé, are found all over the Congo River region and are usually served with cassava leaves and rice.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:18px">5. Banku and Tilapia</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Snapinsta.app_357651749_6107801132674960_6799367475395324000_n_1080.jpg" alt="11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try this Weekend - Banku and Tilapia" class="wp-image-13879" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Snapinsta.app_357651749_6107801132674960_6799367475395324000_n_1080.jpg 1080w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Snapinsta.app_357651749_6107801132674960_6799367475395324000_n_1080-768x512.jpg 768w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Snapinsta.app_357651749_6107801132674960_6799367475395324000_n_1080-585x390.jpg 585w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Snapinsta.app_357651749_6107801132674960_6799367475395324000_n_1080-263x175.jpg 263w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure> <p style="font-size:18px">Banku with tilapia fish is an authentic and very popular dinner recipe from Ghana. It is often served alongside grilled tilapia fish. Banku is a fermented cornmeal dish cooked to a smooth, slightly sour consistency. It is eaten by hand and used to scoop up the flavorful tilapia and spicy pepper sauce.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">It can be found virtually everywhere, with each region having its variations. However, the two main elements always remain the same.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:18px">6. Dumboy</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="1280" height="720" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dumboy.jpg" alt="11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try this Weekend - Dumboy" class="wp-image-13880" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dumboy.jpg 1280w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dumboy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dumboy-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dumboy-585x329.jpg 585w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></figure> <p style="font-size:18px">Dumboy is Liberia’s national dish. Fresh cassava is peeled and boiled to prepare it, and the fiber from the center is removed. The cooked roots are then placed in a mortar and beaten with a heavy pestle before being shaped into balls. </p> <p style="font-size:18px">Preparing dumboy requires a lot of experience and skill. If a novice prepares it, it will likely be somewhat lumpy and inedible. To serve, pour meat stock or hot pepper soup over the dumboy, along with some vegetables. </p> <p style="font-size:18px">Consuming dumboy as soon as it’s made is essential because the sticky dough adheres to almost anything.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:18px">7. Mandazi</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="556" height="505" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mandazi-83f68c9.jpg" alt="11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try this Weekend - Mandazi" class="wp-image-13881" loading="lazy"></figure> <p style="font-size:18px">Mandazi is a form of fried bread that originated on the Swahili Coast. It is also known as bofrot or puff puff in Western African countries such as Ghana and Nigeria. It is one of the principal dishes in the cuisine of the Swahili people who inhabit the Coastal Region of Kenya and Tanzania. The dish is popular in the region, as it is convenient to make, can be eaten with almost any food or dips or just as a snack by itself, and can be saved and reheated for later consumption.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Mandazi is similar to doughnuts, having a sweeter taste that can be differentiated by adding different ingredients. However, it is typically less sweet than the<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/garystoller/2023/07/05/the-12-best-donuts-in-america/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title=""> United States doughnuts</a> and is usually served without glazing or frosting. It is frequently triangular (similar to samosas) but also commonly shaped as circles or ovals.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:18px">8. Koshari</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="768" height="512" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gbc_chickpeas-15.whqc_768x512q80.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-13882" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gbc_chickpeas-15.whqc_768x512q80.jpg 768w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gbc_chickpeas-15.whqc_768x512q80-585x390.jpg 585w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gbc_chickpeas-15.whqc_768x512q80-263x175.jpg 263w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure> <p style="font-size:18px">Koshary, kushari, or koshari is a delicious and popular street food in Egypt that is also the country’s national dish. It’s a hearty and filling meal made by combining pasta, Egyptian fried rice, vermicelli, and brown lentils. To top it off, a zesty tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, and crispy fried onions are added. Chickpeas are also added as a garnish. Those who love spice can add hot sauce to give it an extra kick.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Koshary is a favorite among workers and laborers and a great option for mass catering events such as conferences. It’s easy to prepare at home and available at roadside stalls and restaurants throughout Egypt. Some restaurants even specialize in koshary exclusively.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">One of the great things about koshary is that it’s typically vegan, as it doesn’t contain any animal products. As long as vegetable oil is used for frying, it’s perfect for those following a vegan diet.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Read: <a href="https://refinedng.com/saki-the-food-basket-of-oyo-state/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">Saki – The Food Basket of Oyo State</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:18px">9. Pastilla Au Pigeon</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="1000" height="667" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/la-pastilla-de-pigeon-comme-au-maroc.jpg" alt="11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try This Weekend - Pastilla au Pigeon" class="wp-image-13885" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/la-pastilla-de-pigeon-comme-au-maroc.jpg 1000w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/la-pastilla-de-pigeon-comme-au-maroc-768x512.jpg 768w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/la-pastilla-de-pigeon-comme-au-maroc-585x390.jpg 585w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/la-pastilla-de-pigeon-comme-au-maroc-263x175.jpg 263w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure> <p style="font-size:18px">Tagines and couscous are well-known Moroccan dishes, but pastilla au pigeon (also known as b’stilla) is one dish you won’t find in your average cookbook. This pie is made of shredded cooked squab (or chicken, when pigeon proves hard to find), thickened with an egg sauce, and interspersed with layers of paper-thin pastry and nutty, spicy filling. </p> <p style="font-size:18px">Pastilla au pigeon is a complex and flavorsome feast dish —sweet, savory, substantial, and delicate. No grand celebration in Morocco would be complete without it, and it’s usually reserved for feasts because it is so labor-intensive to make. Pastilla au pigeon can be found on menus throughout Morocco.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:18px">10. Tagine</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="1600" height="900" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tagine-istock-feature-image.webp" alt="11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try This Weekend - Tangine" class="wp-image-13884" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tagine-istock-feature-image.webp 1600w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tagine-istock-feature-image-768x432.webp 768w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tagine-istock-feature-image-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tagine-istock-feature-image-1170x658.webp 1170w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tagine-istock-feature-image-585x329.webp 585w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></figure> <p style="font-size:18px">Tagine refers to both the dish itself and the clay pot in which it’s cooked. This slow-cooked stew typically features tender meat (such as lamb, chicken, or beef) or vegetables. Tagine is a flavorful dish made using an array of spices. Cumin, cinnamon, and saffron are some of the spices used in the dish. It is usually served with couscous or crusty bread.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">The cooking pot used to make tagine is traditionally prepared in the Middle East and North Africa. There are different ways to make the dish. In the original qidra style, the pot’s surface is lubricated using saman (clarified butter), and a puree of chopped onion is added for flavor and aroma. For muqawlli-style cooking, the ingredients are placed in olive oil to enhance the flavors.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:18px">11. Koki/Bean Cake</h2> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="1063" height="1652" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/koki.webp" alt="11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try This Weekend - Koki Bean Cake" class="wp-image-13886" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/koki.webp 1063w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/koki-768x1194.webp 768w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/koki-988x1536.webp 988w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/koki-585x909.webp 585w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1063px) 100vw, 1063px" /></figure> <p style="font-size:18px">If you ever find yourself in central Africa, particularly Cameroon, try the delicious appetizer known as koki! This dish is primarily made with cowpeas, which are mashed, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed. </p> <p style="font-size:18px">Koki has a bright red color and a unique flavor from the red palm oil it’s cooked in, and other condiments like crayfish, fish pieces, and chili peppers are often served with it.</p> </body><p>The post <a href="https://refinedng.com/11-tasty-african-dishes-you-should-try-this-weekend/">11 Tasty African Dishes You Should Try This Weekend</a> first appeared on <a href="https://refinedng.com">RefinedNG</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Stay mentally healthy this week with these five tips</title> <link>https://refinedng.com/stay-mentally-healthy-this-week-with-these-five-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stay-mentally-healthy-this-week-with-these-five-tips</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[RefinedNG]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:54:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Featured Article]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Learning and Development]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#learninganddevelopment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#learningsforprofessional]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#mentalhealth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#metalhealthadvocacy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#mondaylearnings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#nigeriaprofessionals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refined]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinedng]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinednglearnings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinednigerians]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinedpeople]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#stayinghealthy]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://refinedng.com/?p=11583</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Stay mentally healthy this week with these five tips Mental health is the state…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://refinedng.com/stay-mentally-healthy-this-week-with-these-five-tips/">Stay mentally healthy this week with these five tips</a> first appeared on <a href="https://refinedng.com">RefinedNG</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<body> <figure class="wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="540" height="360" data-id="11584" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/images-18.jpeg" alt="Stay mentally healthy this week with these five tips" class="wp-image-11584" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/images-18.jpeg 540w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/images-18-263x175.jpeg 263w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" /></figure> </figure> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Stay mentally healthy this week with these five tips</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">Mental health is the state of good emotional, psychological and social well-being. When we can handle stress, make healthy choices, and live happily both with ourselves and with others, we can say for sure that we are mentally healthy. In a world where we have to make a lot of choices and overcome challenges, being mentally stable and healthy is important. </p> <p style="font-size:18px">Here are five ways to stay healthy this week:</p> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Value Yourself</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">It is human to choose others over ourselves, especially family and friends. This is because we love them and want things to go well with them. However, if you must be healthy in mind, there must be a balance and a value for yourself as much as for others. This week, value you.</p> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Take care of your body</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">This week, take care of your physical body. Exercise, eat well, and treat your body with care. A quote says “health is hearty, health is harmony, health is happiness”. The benefits of taking care of your body are that it keeps you active and can have positive impacts on your brain and mood.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Read Also: <a href="https://refinedng.com/five-personal-branding-tips-for-visibility/">Five Personal Branding Tips for Visibility</a></p> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Be mindful of the present</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">Physical presence and mindfulness can help you stay healthy. Take time every day this week to stay in the presence of your activities, thoughts, and actions. Avoid focusing on the past or the future, rather, enjoy this moment. The benefits of these are that mindfulness can help with stress, anxiety, and depression.</p> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Surround yourself with the right people</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">The right people for you do not have to be a crowd. They can be family or a few friends. Surround yourself with people who see the best in you and can give you the comfort you need always. Be around people that you can have fun and relax.</p> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Learn/do something new</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">Monotony can be tiring. This week, take some time to add something new to your <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/browse/schedule">schedule</a>. It can be as simple as following a different route to work, or doing an exciting activity. Do something fun, light, and activities that will relieve you and keep you happy.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Cheers to a new week!</p> </body><p>The post <a href="https://refinedng.com/stay-mentally-healthy-this-week-with-these-five-tips/">Stay mentally healthy this week with these five tips</a> first appeared on <a href="https://refinedng.com">RefinedNG</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Five Quality Books to Help Boost Productivity</title> <link>https://refinedng.com/five-quality-books-to-help-boost-productivity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-quality-books-to-help-boost-productivity</link> <comments>https://refinedng.com/five-quality-books-to-help-boost-productivity/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Refinedng]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:08:47 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Learning and Development]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#areseugwu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#booksforproductivity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#boostproductivity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#eugeneoyinbo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#fivequalitybooks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#jimitewe]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#learninganddevelopment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#nigerianoutstandingauthors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#pillarsofcareersuccess]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refined]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinedlearning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinedng]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinednigerians]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#roadmaptounlimitedsustainablesuccess]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#themoneybook]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#thesmartmoneywoman]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://refinedng.com/?p=11104</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Five Quality Books to Help Boost Productivity Good books are to be treasured. Reading…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://refinedng.com/five-quality-books-to-help-boost-productivity/">Five Quality Books to Help Boost Productivity</a> first appeared on <a href="https://refinedng.com">RefinedNG</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<body> <figure class="wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="652" height="375" data-id="11105" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/productivity-books.jpg" alt="Five Quality Books to Help Boost Productivity" class="wp-image-11105" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/productivity-books.jpg 652w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/productivity-books-585x336.jpg 585w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px" /></figure> </figure> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Five Quality Books to Help Boost Productivity</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">Good books are to be treasured. Reading a good one provides you with additional knowledge, and opens your mind to more critical thinking and engagements with the people around you. Reading a quality book also provides insights into other people’s perspectives and allows you to learn new things. Here are five books that can help you boost <a href="https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/productivity">productivity</a>.</p> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>The Smart Money Woman by Arese Ugwu</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">The Smart Money Woman, expertly written by Arese Ugwu, details an African girl’s journey into financial freedom. It is a beautiful mix of fiction with real hard truths about financial freedom. This book tackles, debt, spending, the consumerist culture of the African middle class, and the fear and misconceptions surrounding money and the lack of it. It also exposes money as it relates to love, friendships, and cultural and societal expectations. Each chapter carefully unveils a smart money lesson to help you scale through the financial ladder.<br><br><strong>The Money Book by Lanre Olusola</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">The Money Book is written by Lanre Olusola, one of Africa’s finest life and wealth coaches. The book details that there are specific universal and timeless laws that govern wealth creation. The simple, digestible, and practical principles written in this book will help transform your life. It will also become a reference material that you will get to use regularly.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Read Also: <a href="https://refinedng.com/five-career-related-podcasts-to-help-start-your-day/">Five Career-Related Podcasts To Help Start Your Day</a></p> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Pillars of Career Success by Jimi Tewe</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">Pillars of Career Success by Jimi Tewe covers all the basic training anyone who desires career growth and productivity needs to go through. The book was written based on experience gained from decades of life coaching. This book is a must-have for anyone who aspires to be successful and more productive in their career.</p> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Roadmap to Unlimited Sustainable Success by Eugene C. Oyinbo</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">This book by Eugene C. Oyinbo provides a guide to achieving unlimited, sustainable success. It is designed to help you achieve the success you desire and is a must-read for everyone who conscientiously desires success.</p> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Good Better Best by Seun Salami</strong></p> <p style="font-size:18px">Good Better Best by Seun Salami will move you to become dissatisfied with just being an average student and aim for the best. It is loaded with applicable principles that show you exactly how to go about success in the simplest way. It discusses how to discover the causes of failure, how to avoid them as well as how to handle examination anxiety and confront examinations successfully.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Which of these books are you getting first?</p> </body><p>The post <a href="https://refinedng.com/five-quality-books-to-help-boost-productivity/">Five Quality Books to Help Boost Productivity</a> first appeared on <a href="https://refinedng.com">RefinedNG</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://refinedng.com/five-quality-books-to-help-boost-productivity/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Pheelz Signs To Warner Records After Viral Success of Finesse</title> <link>https://refinedng.com/pheelz-signs-to-warner-records-after-viral-success-of-finesse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pheelz-signs-to-warner-records-after-viral-success-of-finesse</link> <comments>https://refinedng.com/pheelz-signs-to-warner-records-after-viral-success-of-finesse/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Refinedng]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2022 15:52:03 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[People]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#afrobeatssingers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#nigerianafrobeats]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#nigerianmusicians]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#nigerianpheelzfinesse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#pheelzafrobeatsinger]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#pheelzfinesse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#producerturnartist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refined]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinedng]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinednigerians]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinedpeople]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://refinedng.com/?p=10572</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Pheelz Signs To Warner Records After Viral Success of Finesse Presently, the Afrobeats breakout…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://refinedng.com/pheelz-signs-to-warner-records-after-viral-success-of-finesse/">Pheelz Signs To Warner Records After Viral Success of Finesse</a> first appeared on <a href="https://refinedng.com">RefinedNG</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<body> <figure class="wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="778" height="600" data-id="10607" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/325f4f84-pheelz-1-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10607" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/325f4f84-pheelz-1-1.jpg 778w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/325f4f84-pheelz-1-1-768x592.jpg 768w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/325f4f84-pheelz-1-1-585x451.jpg 585w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px" /></figure> </figure> <p style="font-size:18px">Pheelz Signs To Warner Records After Viral Success of Finesse</p> <ul class="wp-block-list" style="font-size:18px"><li>Presently, the Afrobeats breakout star says he is just making art with his music</li></ul> <p style="font-size:18px">In the past year, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrobeats">Afrobeats</a> recorded significant success in the Nigerian music industry -from the success of Wizkid’s groundbreaking single “Essence” to Ckay’s “Love Nwantiti.”This year, more afrobeats artistes are not sleeping on this success. The likes of Fireboy DML’s and his booming track “Peru” with Ed Sheeran is thriving on the Billboard Hot 100, while Omah Lay’s “Attention” ft Canadian star Justin Bieber positions as a potential hit.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Now, producer-turned-artist, Pheelz looks to throw his hat into the success ring after signing a deal with Warner Records.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">With more than 14 million streams on Spotify, Billboard says Pheelz’ BNXN-featured single “Finesse” is a carefree anthem, oozing with saucy one-liners (“If I broke, na my business”) and breezy melodies”. </p> <p style="font-size:18px">Read Also: <a href="https://refinedng.com/seven-nigerian-afrobeats-songs-with-the-riaa-gold-plaque/">Seven Nigerian Afrobeats Songs with the RIAA Gold Plaque</a></p> <p style="font-size:18px">Finess which initially started as a “training session” with his new producer on Ableton Live — a beat-making program — became a life-changing moment for Pheelz, who watched the record hit the airwave after casually posting a clip on TikTok from his studio. His super DIY attitude definitely attracted Warner to him.</p> <p style="font-size:18px">“What was so compelling about Pheelz when we first met was his passion and affection for music and the Web3 space. He’s creating his own NFTs and graphic art, which aided in the launch and popularity of ‘Finesse,’ ays Steve Carless, president of A&R Black Music and Associated Labels at Warner Records. “He has an incredible connection to the cultural creative network around the world as an established figure for so many years. Our focus is really about staying true to the diaspora and lifting this song from the ground as our season progresses”</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Finesse currently sits at No. 5 on this week’s Bilboard US Afrobeats Songs chart. Like Wizkid and Fireboy, Pheelz is eying a pop superstar to take his single to the next level. </p> <p style="font-size:18px">“I know she’s a rapper, but I think Cardi B can do something amazing on “Finesse,” he tells Billboard “I think Ye as well — definitely Ye. If I get Ye on ‘Finesse,’ I’m going to lose my mind. Cardi, Ye — and the third one would be between Rihanna and Drake.”</p> <p style="font-size:18px">Congratulations Pheelz.</p> </body><p>The post <a href="https://refinedng.com/pheelz-signs-to-warner-records-after-viral-success-of-finesse/">Pheelz Signs To Warner Records After Viral Success of Finesse</a> first appeared on <a href="https://refinedng.com">RefinedNG</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://refinedng.com/pheelz-signs-to-warner-records-after-viral-success-of-finesse/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>11</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>NIMASA DG Appoints New Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy</title> <link>https://refinedng.com/nimasa-dg-appoints-new-special-adviser-on-communications-and-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nimasa-dg-appoints-new-special-adviser-on-communications-and-strategy</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Refinedng]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:14:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Industry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[People]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refined]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinednews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinedng]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#refinedpeople]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://refinedng.com/?p=4458</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p> NIMASA DG Appoints New Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy The Director-General of the…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://refinedng.com/nimasa-dg-appoints-new-special-adviser-on-communications-and-strategy/">NIMASA DG Appoints New Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy</a> first appeared on <a href="https://refinedng.com">RefinedNG</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<body> <p><strong> NIMASA DG Appoints New Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy</strong></p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) Dr Bashir Jamoh has appointed Ubong Essien as his special assistant on Communications and Strategy. The news of his appointment was shared on Dr Jamoh’s official twitter handle, where he stated, </p> <p class="has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size">“Welcome aboard. Glad to announce the appointment of Ubong Essien as my Special Assistant on Communications and Strategy.”</p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="600" height="600" src="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/165429.jpg" alt="Ubong Essien" class="wp-image-4472" loading="lazy" srcset="https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/165429.jpg 600w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/165429-90x90.jpg 90w, https://refinedng.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/165429-585x585.jpg 585w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption>Ubong Essien at his Appointment</figcaption></figure></div> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Essien, who assumed duty already was described as “one of the best speakers in the world today “by Brian Tracy. </p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Essien holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology Education from the University of Ilorin and a post-graduate diploma in Mass Communications from the University of Lagos, Akoka.</p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Read Also: <a href="https://refinedng.com/pearlena-igbokwe-appointed-chairman-of-universal-studio-group/">Pearlena Igbokwe Appointed Chairman of Universal Studio Group</a></p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Essien’s expertise in communication made him known as the only Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in West and Central Africa. He is a motivator and publisher of “Achievers Journal.” Essien still serves as the Dean of the School of Eloquence, a public speaking centre in Lagos and London. He is a member of the Governing Board of the Centre for Values in Leadership, (CVL). <a href="https://nimasa.gov.ng/maritime-bashir-jamoh-takes-over-as-nimasa-dg/#:~:text=The%20newly%20appointed%20Director%2DGeneral,Industrial%20Council%20to%20form%20NIMASA.">Far from being eloquent, he has written a couple of educational and motivational books which includes: Speak with power, the challenge to perform, Dare to Dream and succeed, and The Gateway to Riches.</a> He has also trained, facilitated, and served as a consultant to organizations in the public and private sectors.</p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Essien has worked as an integral part of the developments of recognized companies through public speaking, consultations and motivations; some of which includes: AIICO Insurance, Multichoice Nigeria, May and Baker, Total Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, Nigeria LNG, Nigerian Tribune and lots more. <a href="https://nairametrics.com/2020/03/10/buhari-removes-two-nimasa-executive-director-appoints-new-one/">Since 2002, Essien has thrived in the communication sector as Nigeria’s Mister Motivator for pioneering motivational talks on air. In the same year, Essien won the prestigious Success Digest Award for Young Entrepreneurs.</a></p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Highly specialized in delivering personal motivations, professional excellence, and public speaking lectures, Essien is a recognized member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) in the United States. He is also a member of the American Association for Talent Development (ATD) and the Chartered Institute of Transport Administrators (CLoTA), Nigeria. </p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Reacting to his appointment, Ubong Essien promised to utilize his experience for the growth and development of NIMASA.</p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Congratulations to Ubong Essien on his appointment, we wish him more success.</p> </body><p>The post <a href="https://refinedng.com/nimasa-dg-appoints-new-special-adviser-on-communications-and-strategy/">NIMASA DG Appoints New Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy</a> first appeared on <a href="https://refinedng.com">RefinedNG</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>