Balling on your entry-level salary
Nothing beats the thrill of landing your first job post-NYSC especially after months or even years of job hunting with no success. Now you have a salary and probably some benefits, issa big boy! Many things you’ve always wanted now seem achievable. You begin to dream of a change of wardrobe – how else will […]
ECONOMIC UPDATE: NOVEMBER 2017
According to figures from the NBS stated in this report, capital importation to Nigeria sustained its strong growth for the second consecutive quarter in Q3 2017. Capital flows riding the ranges Capital importation to Nigeria sustained its strong growth for the second consecutive quarter in Q3 2017, with combined flows of $4.1 billion over the […]
Your phone or your life?
How long can you stay without your phone? If you answered honestly, probably not too long. For many of us, our phones have become our besties. A day without our phones feel like something important is missing. If you lost your phone today without any sort of backup to the contacts you have or the […]
How much are you losing?
Bala and Audu met in NYSC. Both from the northern region of the country, compelled to serve their fatherland in faraway Ondo state, it was easy for them to become friends. They had a good year serving their country and even landed jobs in the same organisation. As similar as the young men were, they […]
In the news: Nigeria’s debt service ratio falls to 45%
Punch NNPC’s losses drop by 53% on Forcados revamp The group operational losses of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation dropped by 53.1 per cent following the revamp of the Forcados oil terminal and resumption of export activities there after it was shut down for several months. Conglomerates contribute 79.9% of equities’ volume turnover The conglomerates […]
It ends this November!
I’ve followed ARM on Facebook for some time now, thanks to my wife. Every month, they post something (meme or article) about ‘salary week’ that taunts me to no end. It’s almost as if they are looking me in the eye and speaking to my very soul. I am constantly made to evaluate my […]
In the news: CBN pumps $210m into the FX Market
This Day CBN Intervenes in Forex Market with Fresh $210m The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday injected another $210 million into the interbank foreign exchange market in its bid to boost liquidity in the market. Year-to-date Growth Hits 39.6% as Stock Market Rebounds The stock market returned to positive territory yesterday as it […]
Three key things to do before the year runs out…
It does not matter if 2017 was a blast or not, 2018 is almost here and is all yours for the taking. These pointers will not only help you wrap up 2017 in style, they will help you usher in 2018 with a bang. Check them out; Review What kind of year did you have? […]
In the news: Equities market rebounds on bargain hunting
Punch CBN sacked bank directors over non-performing loans – NDIC A number of bank directors have been fired by the Central Bank of Nigeria following cases of insider abuse relating to non-performing loans, it has been learnt. FG reviewing companies’ tax profiles, says Adeosun The Federal Government has said it is reviewing the tax profiles […]
How to stay safe online
Have you or anyone you know ever been a victim of cyber-attack? It can get ugly especially when it means you lose valuable information/documents or even money to internet fraudsters. You can prevent these online attacks by knowing what to do to stay safe while you use the internet. These tips will help you stay […]
