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Multiple Businesses, One Mind: Secrets to This Entrepreneur’s Success
Miriam Sanni is a 26-year-old entrepreneur who turned her passion for nice clothing and accessories into multiple successful businesses in Nigeria. Despite the numerous challenges that most entrepreneurs face starting and operating a business in Nigeria, Miriam has been able to overcome them with her determination, hard work, and the right network. In this article,…
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How I Saved My First $200 In University Last Year
How I Saved My First $200 In University Last Year Saving money can be daunting for many university students, especially those with a limited income. The high cost of textbooks and living expenses can make it difficult for students to set aside money for savings. Despite these challenges, some students find ways to save money…
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January: The month of financial hangovers.
3 people share how they’re going through the 90 days of January. January is the month of financial hangovers. The holiday season is over, and we’re all left with a pile of bills and expenses from the previous month. And to top it off, the new year brings a whole new set of unexpected expenses…
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‘I Send Money Across Africa For My Business On Accrue’
Sending money across Africa is tedious, and if you manage to, you’ll often lose a decent chunk to extortionate exchange rates and fees. Accrue helps you send money across Africa in less than 5 minutes! Don’t take our word for it; take Matthew’s: Matthew uses Accrue to send money across Africa;. This week, he shares…
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Paycheck to Paycheck: Beating Lifestyle Inflation.
When a person advances into a better-paying position at work, their monthly expenses typically follow suit. This is commonly referred to as lifestyle inflation. If this happens to you, it can become a problem because you may still be able to pay your bills, but your ability to turn your higher salary into a way…
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Ghanaians Talk About The Inflation
Ghana is experiencing unprecedented cedi depreciation and inflation, making life difficult for the average Ghanaian. According to Bloomberg, the Ghana cedi is now the world’s worst-performing currency. To make matters worse, the Ghana Statistical Service reported that the country’s inflation rate is now 37.2%. The cost of living has risen significantly, with consumer goods prices…
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‘I’ve always known that I’ll be at the intersection of tech and business’
This week, we spoke with Marvin, the CEO of Hala, about his tech experience. Hey Marvin, please tell me about yourself. Sure. I’m Marvin Uche; I finished from Covenant university, where I studied computer science. I currently run a social commerce app called Hala; Hala helps people send money how they chat. I love playing…
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‘I quit my job at Dangote and then traveled to China to start a company’
We spoke to DC about how his passion to start his company made him quit his job and travel to China. Hey DC, how are you doing today? I’m alright; it’s just a typical Monday morning with a lot of work, so I’m trying to clear out my tasks. Nice, well done. Thanks. Tell me…
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Surviving 33k: NYSC Corpers Share Their Experience.
5 NYSC Corpers share their experience with managing 33k monthly In Nigeria, It’s mandatory for every new graduate to do something called NYSC(National Youth Service Corps). During NYSC, post-graduates are sent to a random state in Nigeria to serve for one year — usually working in schools, radio agencies, etc. The places NYSC Corpers work…
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Black Tax: The Realities Of Financing Your Family.
Have you ever been your family’s ATM? You work so hard to make money, but you end up being unable to spend the money on yourself or even save and invest because you have to pay your sibling’s school fees, your parents’ house rent, and the hospital bills of extended family members? We spoke to Justin, a software…
