
Alex Omenye
231 articles


Why Does It Cost More to Fly Across Africa?
Africa accounts for roughly 2% of global air traffic despite being home to nearly a fifth of the world's population, and the imbalance reflects more than the purchasing power of African travellers. It also exposes how difficult it is for airlines to connect cities across the continent profitably.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Kenya? A Complete Travel Guide
This guide explores Kenya's weather year-round, the best months for safaris and beach holidays, when to find cheaper travel options, and how to plan your trip and manage your money.

"I was ready to abandon my profession if it meant making a decent living" Ten Nigerians on why they decided to Japa
We spoke to seven Nigerians whose experiences explore some of the less conventional, uncomfortable and sometimes controversial reasons people decide to leave the country.

Five Nigerians Open Up About Moving to an African Country
We spoke to five Nigerians about what inspired them to move to another African country and what life has been like since.

Inside Accrue’s Growth to 400K Users: A Conversation with Mobile Engineer Ifeanyi Onuoha
We spoke with Ifeanyi Onuoha about mobile engineering at scale, how AI is shaping his workflow, and the work that goes into making Accrue better for its users.

Inside Accrue’s Growth to 400K Users: A Conversation with Frontend Engineer Victor Sanusi
We spoke with Victor Sanusi, a frontend engineer at Accrue, about what goes into building a seamless user experience for 400k users, how the team ships quickly without compromising quality, and the journey for the next million users.

How This Agents Draws, Teaches and Moves Money for 30K People
This week, we spoke to Obinna Ugboajah about his experience as an Accrue agent and how he seamlessly manages being a loverboy, a tutor and an artist.

Can you get 10/10 in this simple money quiz?
Do you know about money? Take this simple quiz about money and stand a chance to win $10

“We spent over ₦30 million on decor" Seven People Talk About the Cost of Wedding in Lagos
We spoke to seven people about how much their weddings cost, what they spent the most on, and what they would do differently.

Test To know You're True African If You Get 8/10 In This Quiz
Where are these monuments located in Africa? Click to find out

Five People Talk About Their Biggest Windfall
We asked five people about the biggest unexpected sum of money they’ve ever received and how they spent, saved, and made the most of it.