In this article we will talk about 12 important money tips for Fathers, as we celebrate Fatherhood this Fathers Day. Fathers are special every day, but Father’s Day celebrated in June each year stands out as a day to honour fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the extraordinary influence of fathers in the society.…
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Action to Impact: Herconomy Calls for Gender Parity at Second Annual Conference, Awards and Gala Night
Ifedayo Durosinmi-Etti, Founder and CEO, Herconomy, wholeheartedly believes that “when the life of a woman is positively impacted, value is created not just for that woman but for her community at large”. At a time when women’s voices are rising around the world, the fintech company is taking measured steps in helping all women find…
Money Matters: The Family And The Family Business
Family businesses are the backbone of any economy and Nigeria is no different. The family is the smallest building block of society and it holds utmost importance in a person’s life. It is a most powerful unit when it is close-knit and empowered. The United Nations have set aside the 15th of May, as the…
Money Matters: Give your Children the Gift of Financial Knowledge
“World Savings Day celebrated on 31st October each year, was established to inform people all over the world about the idea of saving their money in a bank rather than keeping it under their mattress. It seeks to increase the public’s awareness of the importance of savings both for modern economies and for individuals alike.…
Don’t Waste the Long Vacation
What a very unusual academic year it’s been, take advantage of the 2 months or more at your disposal to learn to earn.
60 Things I Have Learnt From Nimi Akinkugbe
The first time I came across Mrs Nimi Akinkugbe was in the newspapers. She had a regular column in a national newspaper about money matters. I reached out to her by sending her an email and asked if she would contribute to the blog. I was in the early days of Lagosmums and explained what…
Money Moves To Make Before 2020
As 2019 gradually comes to an end in barely two weeks, thereby ushering in the start of a new decade, do find some time to get some clarity around your personal finances. Of course, with the spending frenzy, all the parties and activities, it is easy to put aside such a mundane task till next…
How the Marriage is more important than the Wedding Day
Getting married does not need to include debt if you plan properly
Are you on Track to be Financially Independent at 59?
Nigeria celebrated 59 years of independence last week. We know that in this period, we have not met expectations based on what we have been endowed with. Fortunately, we still have a huge opportunity to earn and to manage our resources properly to get out of this situation. 59 is a relatively short time in…
The World is Going Cashless: How Ready are You?
The world is going cashless whether you are ready or not. All the signs are towards encouraging everyone to go cash-free. Increasingly, these initiatives will impact everyone. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) cashless policy commenced on January 1, 2012 in a phased approach that featured Lagos as the pilot state. In a circular, dated September…