After the euphoria of the wedding, all attention,ceremonies and festivities, comes real life; the marriage. Money matters are an important aspect of everyday life in a marriage yet all too often, not enough attention is given to this subject. It is one of the leading causes of friction and troubled relationships so it must be…
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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…
How Are You Funding Your Child’s Education?
“Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rests the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.” – Kofi Amman [Father’s and money matters – is your family financially secure] As parents and guardians, it is our greatest desire to give our children and wards the best possible start…
12 Unemployment Survival Tips For Graduates
Thousands of young Nigerians are unemployed. After the grandeur of the graduation ceremonies, the bachelors and masters degrees, and then NYSC have not translated as expected, to employment for scores of young people. It could be a while before you secure a job. Until it comes, how will you survive? No money is coming in,…
Internships And Money Matters During The Summer Holiday
What are your teens and young adults doing this long holiday? Of course after a gruelling academic year, there is a need to unwind, rest and rejuvenate, but they don’t need to spend close to 3 months and more holidaying. The long holidays should be more than just a vacation; it is a career opportunity.…
Money Matters- Planning A Family Holiday?
Planning a Family Holiday? The holidays are almost here and maybe you are one of those fortunate enough to be able to get away from the stress and strains of work and routine home life. Many Nigerians in the diaspora will be heading home to spend time with loved ones, whilst others will be heading…
If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is.
Gbenga Thomas recently got a well-deserved promotion in a leading manufacturing company. He earned a decent income with good perks and had plans to move his family to a new apartment in a nicer neighbourhood. He had managed to save N3,500,000 for 2 years’ rent and placed it in a fixed deposit for 90 days,…
Should You Bring Your Children Into The Family Business?
Family businesses are the backbone of any economy and Nigeria is no different. Indeed, family-owned businesses have long been part of Nigerian business life and history, yet so many of the prominent businesses in the early 50s and 60s are no more. What happened to them? Family businesses face unique challenges. In fact, statistics show…