In the news: Pension assets rise to N7tn
Punch 2017 budget: Reps raise concerns over 15% capital releases Members of the House of Representatives are unimpressed with what they term “poor capital releases” for the 2017 budget just as President Muhammadu Buhari is set to lay the 2018 estimates before the National Assembly. BVN court ruling: Bank heads to meet, Nigerians in diaspora […]
Ask Shade; Mr extended family wants assets
Dear Shade, I served as business manager to my boss and his wife before their sudden demise in a car accident. Most of their assets are in my care although they are named after their children. I have managed to ward off attempts by their extended family to take over the assets. My boss’ first […]
In the news: NSE’s market capitalization depreciates
Punch House probes TCN’s $1.5bn, $500m foreign loans The House of Representatives has queried loans totaling $1.5bn taken from foreign creditors by the Transmission Company of Nigeria. World Bank: We’re on the same page with FG on borrowing The World Bank says it is not in disagreement with the Federal Government on the need to […]
How We should think about money- Busting Money Myths (2)
In the previous edition, we discussed popular money myths that have governed our financial philosophy and hampered our desire for financial freedom. It is important to realise that money is basically a tool and the results it yields depend largely on how we use it. Financial decisions, little or great, must be well informed and […]
How we think about money- Busting Money Myths (1)
Money is one of the few things everyone never stops thinking about. We are either thinking of how we need it, how to get it or what to do with it. Our world view, orientation to life and many other factors contribute largely to our perception of money. It begins with watching our parents handle […]
Abu’s journey (4): Get rich, stay rich
In Episode one, Abu was just passing out from the compulsory 3-weeks orientation camp. Episode two sees him counting the days until NYSC is finished. In Episode three, Abu goes full mode job seeker. Now in this episode, the job market tide turns favourably for Abu. Read on… *********************************************** Work had started in earnest for Abu and he was […]
In the news: NSE’s turnover gets 87.8% boost
Punch We must borrow more to deliver infrastructure —Adeosun The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Sunday, said the nation must borrow more in the short term to deliver critical infrastructural projects such as roads, rail and power. NNPC trading deficit rises by 128%, refineries lose N8.5bn The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation saw its […]
The Girl Child – A beacon of hope
They are the smiling faces that peddle wares while their mates are in the classrooms. They are the victims of sexual violence and rape you read about in the papers. They are the bodies that birth the future. They are the trail-blazers in decision making positions. They are more than the weaker sex. They are […]
Six types of people you see at a run
It’s run day and people gather in their numbers. On your mark, get set, go! They take off. Each towards their own specific goal for participating.
In the news: Investors’ appetite in savings bond drops
Punch We’ll not burden Nigerians with unserviceable debts – Adeosun The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has said the thought of saddling future generations with unserviceable debts is not part of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration’s agenda. FCMB, Diamond Bank, FBN emerge top-traded stocks FCMB Group Plc, Diamond Bank Plc and FBN Holdings […]
