Category: Personal Finance

Does anyone remember what banking was like in Nigeria before the era of cashless transactions? I remember having to queue inside the bank just to withdraw ₦1,000. Just shows how far we …

A few weeks ago, we wrote extensively on making money by joining Uber as a partner, also covering options on obtaining comprehensive vehicle insurance in Nigeria for this purpose. We …

If you are considering leaving the economic hardship country for a chance at a better life, it pays to have a plan. Through evidence-based planning, you might be able to significantly  increase …

Buying a new car is a big decision which requires a thorough financial assessment and a bit of legwork in picking the right vehicle. One needs to assess suitable …

Conservative estimates suggest that there were 167,371,945 mobile phone users in Nigeria in 2014. The average Nigerian mobile phone user owns 2-3 devices: one “odeshi” all-purpose torchlight phone, one smart …

Not long ago, a friend of mine woke up to excruciating stomach ache. He rolled on the floor, cried and vomited all he had eaten the previous night. His widowed …

Last week, my sister and I decided to travel on the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system in Lagos. We joined the queue expecting to buy a ticket with cash, but …

If you have recently lost your debit card, you’re in luck if you bank with Accessbank. Access bank now offers access to a replacement debit card within about 10 …

Four years ago, a family friend got involved in a car crash. She had been trying to avoid a pedestrian and in panic, drove her Honda into a block …

Recently, I decided to start a small side online project, targeted at the Nigerian market. As I needed  experienced professionals on the project, I took advantage of the 21st …