“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…
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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…
Motherhood and Money Matters
Mothers make huge sacrifices for their families and often neglect their own needs in the process. One area that is often entirely ignored is their financial security. Sadly, the lack of financial knowledge has the potential to negatively impact not only a woman’s future, but also that of her family. Women face some unique…
10 Deadly Sins of Investing
From time to time, we will all make some financial blunders. Some people make bigger ones than others. What is more important than making such mistakes, is learning from them. Here are 10 deadly sins of investing that investors should avoid at all costs. Jumping on the bandwagon If everyone else is buying it, it…
Love and Money: Handling Awkward Conversations
Whether you are seeing someone, are in a serious committed relationship, are married, or remarried, money is one topic that will keep coming up either in conversation or certainly in your minds. Have you ever chatted about money, even occasionally? At a certain point in a relationship, it is clear that things are getting serious,…
Are You On Track With Your 2016 Goals?
As 2016 winds down, are you on track with your 2016 goals? Where did the year go? We all started out the year with such promise and many plans. We have just a little over a month to go, if you haven’t already taken stock, please take some time out to do so; review the…