BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, has recently launched its innovative grooming product for men in Nigeria. Flex 2 comes to the market after its tremendous success in various areas globally and in the region. The newly launched product aims to equip men with the necessary tools embrace their individuality and be…

Stemming from its commitment to empowering youth through creativity and self-expression, BIC announces the launch of its first-of-a-kind art gallery in the Metaverse in Africa. The launch is an extension of the company’s flagship art competition, Art Master Africa, that aims to encourage talent to express themselves through art using the BIC ballpoint pen. The…

BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, has announced impressive financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023, showcasing significant achievements in West Africa. Notably, the company witnessed double-digit growth in net sales across all divisions – Human Expression (Stationery), Flame for Life (Lighter), and Blade Excellence (Shavers). This performance…

In our constantly evolving world, education has had to move with the tides, necessitating a switch from stringent traditional methods and techniques of teaching to flexible out-of-box methodologies. This switch, as exemplified by data reported over the years, is crucial to the employability of young people in today’s job market. Creativity, non-traditional teaching methods, and…

Every profession is crucial for the development and prosperity of society, but only one serves as the foundation for all others: pedagogy. Buttressing this fact is a conspicuous denominator that all successful individuals across diverse industries share — they all passed through the watchful tutelage of teachers. In every society, from ancient civilizations to today’s…

Psychologists, scientists, and educators all agree that the environment in which a child learns is crucial for their development. The learning environment, according to many of the theories posited and studies conducted, is the foundation for success in any educational endeavor from childhood to adulthood. More specifically, for a student (be it a child, adolescent,…

Writing, despite evolving over moment, has proven to be an indispensable skill; one that positively impacts cognitive development, memory retention, and boosts creativity. According to a joint study done by researchers at UCLA, Princeton, and the Washing University of St Louis, handwriting activates the Reticular Activating System, a part of the brain that automatically emphasizes…

In today's interconnected world, the transformative power of education cannot be overstated. It has the ability to break down barriers, empower individuals, and propel societies forward. This is especially evident in Africa, a continent with a rich cultural heritage and abundant human potential. Armed with its burgeoning young population, which accounts for over 40% of…