Is This The Gift You Got Me?

an African American woman in tears.

Kayode has been confused for days.  Despite all the thought and planning he puts into choosing gifts for his wife, he somehow always ends up with the “wrong gift.” One time, he bought her a set of jewelry, only to realize she already owned the exact piece. Another time, when she hinted at a weekend […]

Strategies for Smart Christmas Shopping

The season of joy, celebration, and… SHOPPING is here! From carol melodies in the air to sparkling lights on every corner, your inbox and email are probably already under siege from a flood of holiday deals: “Christmas Bonanza! Buy 2, Get 1 Free!” “Holiday Sales! Up to 50% Off!” “Festive Giveaways ! Limited Time Offer!” […]

How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Wrecking Your Wallet

A Shutterstock image of a happy African American, shopping with joy.

Does your usual holiday tradition involves overspending, swiping your credit card like it’s a magic wand, and starting the new year with financial regrets plus an empty bank account? If you’re sitting on this table, news flash! We are about to break it.  This year, let’s rewrite the script. You can have a festive, memorable […]

Should I Name My Son as My Beneficiary Instead of My Wife?

You’re sitting down, thinking about the future and trying to figure out how to protect the people you love. You’ve got your wife, your partner in life. Then there’s your child, your heart outside of your body. Who should you name as your beneficiary? If you’re like most people, this decision feels like being stuck […]

Weekly commentary

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Don’t Gamble With The Future

“Another school year starts in September” Deji thought as he watched his son and daughter sleep. He didn’t know that raising children will be this expensive and as a single dad, he practically had to pay for so much to give his children the comfort he knew they’d have had if their mum hadn’t passed.

Daily Market Update|03-09-2024

Daily Market Update (Equities) Today, the Nigerian equities market closed positive with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) surging by 0.08% to settle at 96,873.74points. Consequently, the market’s year-to-date (YtD) returns increased to 29.56% compared to 28.45% Yesterday. Today, the total volume and value traded decreased by 5.04% to 473.00mn units and 5.67% to 10.42bn. OANDO […]

Daily Market Update | 27-08-2024

Daily Market Update (Equities) Today, the Nigerian equities market closed positive with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) surging by 0.49% to settle at 96,510.13 points. Also, the market’s year-to-date (YtD) returns increased to 29.07% compared to 28.44% on Monday. Today, the total volume traded increased by 17.49% to 443.16mn units and value traded increased by […]

Weekly Commentary and Stock Recommendation: 19th August – 23rd August 2024

Global Economy Earlier this week, S&P Global released a series of Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reports for the US, UK and Eurozone. The headline S&P Global Flash US PMI Composite Output Index edged down from 54.3 points in July 2024 to a four-month low of 54.1 points in August 2024. Output has now risen continually […]

Daily Market Update | 16-05-2024

Daily Market Update (Equities) Today, the Nigerian Equities market closed positive, as the All-Share Index (ASI) surged by 0.13% to close at 98,156.71 points. As a result, the market’s year-to-date (YtD) returns rose to 31.27% from 30.18% YtD yesterday. However, market activity was positive today, with the total volume and value traded rising significantly by […]