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How Gerry Oigiangbe Is Helping Young Nigerians Invest In Stocks
Gerry Oigiangbe has held various marketing roles across companies and has built NGNSTX, a platform that educates young Nigerians about investing in the Nigerian stock exchange. Accrue sat with Gerry to discuss his marketing career, the freedom allows him to pursue his interests, and how he arms Nigerians with knowledge about investing on the stock…
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Five Ghanaians Talk About Their Most Memorable Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day rarely stays the same. What begins as something soft and exciting often grows complicated with age, shaped by money, distance, marriage, faith, and the quiet realities of adulthood. For some people, one Valentine’s Day becomes unforgettable not because it was perfect, but because it revealed something true about love. These five Ghanaians reflect…
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Best Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Ghana
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and whether you’re deep in love, newly dating, or simply looking to celebrate romance in style, planning the best ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Ghana can feel overwhelming. If you’re not quite sure where to start, don’t worry, you’re in the right place. Accra is becoming a romantic city…
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From Actuarial Science to Speaker: Sybil’s Remarkable Journey of Bold Steps
Sybil Esi Obeng-Sintim’s career as a speaker, author, and entrepreneur has evolved through volunteering, structured employment, business experiments, and, ultimately, a commitment to value-based work. She’s building a speaking career around faith, finance, and personal development. Her story shows how curiosity, consistency, and storytelling can compound into both impact and income, without chasing money for…
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Join The Accrue Campus Ambassador Program
Africa’s future is young, ambitious, and deeply connected. Yet for many students across the continent, access to global financial opportunities is still limited by borders and a lack of practical financial education. The Accrue Campus Ambassador Program was created to change that. The program is a community-driven initiative that brings together students who believe in…
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PayPal–Paga Integration: Why Accrue Remains the Better Option for Nigerians
When news broke recently that Paga had integrated PayPal, it was seen as an expansion and inclusion of the country into the global economy. With the rise of freelancing, remote work, e-commerce, and the creator economy, access to dollar payments has become more important than ever. However, instead of excitement, the announcement was met with…
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Send money from the US to Nigeria: ACH vs Wire vs Accrue Dollar Account
When you send money from the US to Nigeria, it can feel like it should be as simple as clicking “transfer” and moving on. But the moment you choose how to send it, ACH, an international wire, or a fintech Dollar account, you’re quietly locking in a whole set of trade-offs that directly affect your…
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Local Cash Pickup vs Bank Transfer vs Wallet, Which Is Best?
You know, sending money used to be simple: cash in an envelope or a direct bank deposit. Today, you’re spoiled for choice and slightly overwhelmed. Local cash pickup, bank transfers, and digital wallets all offer speed, security, and convenience. Yet choosing the wrong option can mean high fees, long delays, or a frustrated recipient. In…
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Five Ghanaian Freelancers Talk About Their First Biggest Paycheck
Freelancing in Ghana is growing rapidly as more young professionals turn to online jobs and remote work to earn in dollars and other foreign currencies. With rising living costs, limited local job opportunities, and increased access to global platforms, many Ghanaians are building careers as writers, designers, developers, virtual assistants, and digital marketers. In this…
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How To Use PayPal in Nigeria
You’re a freelancer, a digital nomad, a digital creator, or a business owner in Nigeria. PayPal is one of the ways to receive payments globally; however, its functionality comes with significant limitations. PayPal accounts in Nigeria are linked to third-party apps (or a partner). This means users cannot create a PayPal account directly, but must…
