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This Marketer Earned ₦50k Once. Now, He Nets Seven Figures In Dollars
Benjamin Shotala, popularly known as Technical Ben is a builder shaped by pressure, resourcefulness, and reinvention. Trained in mechanical engineering, he now works at the intersection of marketing, business, and product, while also building a gamified productivity startup. The Beginning Benjamin’s path into marketing began with necessity. He studied mechanical engineering because, like many people…
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Digital Nomad Guide To Ghana: Everything You Need To Know
Ghana, often called the Gateway to Africa, is where tradition meets innovation. For remote workers looking for a base in West Africa, Ghana offers a compelling mix of fast-growing digital infrastructure, English fluency, cultural richness, and a welcoming lifestyle. Whether you are a freelancer, startup founder, remote employee, or entrepreneur, living as a digital nomad…
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How to Open a USD Account in Ghana: A Complete Guide for Ghanaians
Opening a USD account in Ghana can make life much easier if you receive money from abroad, work with international clients, shop online in foreign currency, or want better control over your finances. As more Ghanaians freelance, run online businesses, study abroad, and work remotely, the demand for simple cross-border financial solutions continues to grow.…
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How To Get A Ghana Tourist Visa: Requirements, Application Steps, and Travel Tips
Planning a trip to Ghana? Before you book your flight to Accra, Cape Coast, or Mole National Park, it is important to understand the Ghana tourist visa process. Ghana remains one of West Africa’s top choices for travel destinations, known for its heritage sites, beaches, wildlife, music, and warm hospitality. Official reporting from the Ghana…
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“My Son Gave Me Grandchild” — Six Mothers on Their Most Memorable Mother’s Day Gift
Mother’s Day gifts are often imagined as flowers, perfumes, wrappers or carefully wrapped boxes. The things that can be bought quickly, delivered neatly, and photographed for social media. But when you ask mothers what their best Mother’s Day gift actually was, the answers are rarely about the price tag. We asked six mothers about the…
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“I Want to Be a Lecturer Even If the Pay Isn’t Great” 7 Nigerians Talk About Their Retirement Plans
For many people, retirement is a quiet life after decades of work: a pension, a small house, and slower days. It could be the idea for some; however, retirement looks very different depending on who you ask. Some imagine financial freedom and global travel. Others picture a return to their hometowns, community life, or meaningful…
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“The Gold My Grandma Gave Me” Four Women on The Most Valuable Asset They Own
We often talk about assets in the language of money, properties, stocks, savings, and investments. The things that can be measured, priced, and listed, but when you ask people what their most valuable asset actually is, the answers are rarely that straightforward. We asked four Nigerian women about the most valuable asset they own, and…
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20 Side Hustles Stay-at-Home Mums Are Using to Build Sustainable Income
Across many households today, stay-at-home mums are increasingly finding ways to contribute financially while remaining fully present for their families. What makes this shift notable is how naturally many of these opportunities fit into everyday routines. Within many communities, especially among diaspora families, additional income streams often support more than day-to-day needs. They help strengthen…
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How to Get Paid on Upwork with Accrue USD Bank Account
The gig economy is booming across Nigeria and Africa, with more freelancers offering services to clients worldwide through platforms like Upwork. From developers and designers to writers and virtual assistants, freelancers are tapping into Upwork like never before. However, one persistent challenge remains: how to receive payments efficiently, quickly, and at the best possible rates…
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How creators in Africa can get paid in USD with Accrue
When I used to write on Upwork, receiving dollar payments was usually a problem. Like me, if you’re earning in dollars from platforms like YouTube, Upwork, Contra, and other freelance gigs, or your Shopify store, when you click “Add payout method” and you’re asked for a US bank account or US billing address, it becomes a problem.…
