Some Pictures from the 2nd Annual LagosMums Event
LagosMums held its 2nd annual parenting and networking event at the WheatBaker Hotel on Saturday 5th December 2015.
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LagosMums 2nd Annual Parenting and Networking Event
LagosMums is holding its 2nd Parenting and Networking to discuss what are you balancing. An issue that is top of mind for most mums and parents.
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A – Z of Personal Finance by Nimi Akinkugbe
Personal finances need to be taken seriously. Whether starting out and in your first job, making a down payment on a property or paying for your children’s education, either close to retirement, or somewhere in between, a lot of people are worried about their personal finances. For this reason, Personal Finance Expert & CEO of Bestman Games,
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Navigating Uncertain Times
Navigating Uncertain Times A recent survey of how the average Nigerian is feeling about their personal finances attracted the following responses; I am five years to retirement and I just don’t feel I have enough. I am scared that my standard of living will fall. I have two children studying abroad and with the devaluation
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Don’t Let The Wedding Ruin Your Marriage (Part 2)
Nimi Akinkugbe, Money Matters with Nimi continues the discussion don’t let the wedding ruin your marriage. (See Part 1 here) Who pays for what? In the past, tradition was not financially kind to the bride’s family who was expected to cover most of the costs.Nowadays both families tend to play a role and the division
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Financial Plans For The New Year
Have you set your financial plans for the New Year? It is clear that we face economic challenges with the decline in global oil prices, the devaluation of the naira, a volatile stockmarket, increased interest rates, serious security issues and a general air of uncertainty in the land. This will inevitably have an impact on
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Are Your Children Financially Literate?
Are your children financially literate? Contributed by Nimi Akinkugbe, Money Matters with Nimi Our current educational system focuses almost totally on academic subjects and very rarely is any aspect of money management taught in the school curriculum. This is set to change in due course. At an event to mark Global Money Week held at
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Planning for your Child’s Education Part II
Planning for your Child’s Education Part II By Nimi Akinkugbe as a continuation to Planning for your Child’s education series, here for Part I. “Save now, or you’ll pay later” Many parents pay school fees on an ad hoc basis without any advance planning. With the rising cost of education, if sound investments are not
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The gift of financial security on Mother’s Day
Contributed by Nimi Akinkugbe 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. A lack of financial skills has the potential to negatively impact not only a woman’s future, but also that of her children. Women face
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International Women’s Day and The Proverbs 31 Woman
Contributed by Nimi Akinkugbe On 8 March every year several events take place all over the world to mark International Women’s Day. Nigeria is no different and throughout the month of March, several workshops, seminars and conferences will celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women. Traditional gender roles historically presented household income from
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