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Finance

8 Netflix Movies that will improve your Financial Literacy

5th May 2023

   Netflix has become one of the most popular entertainment platforms in the world, but did you know that it can also help improve your financial literacy? Here are eight Netflix movies that can teach valuable lessons about money management and financial literacy. Read more about Entertainment  The Big Short (2015) The Big Short is … Continue reading 8 Netflix Movies that will improve your Financial Literacy

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BUSINESS Finance

The Future of Regulated Crowdfunding in Nigeria

30th April 2023

  The future of regulated crowdfunding in Nigeria holds great potential as an alternative financing option for businesses, startups, and social projects. Crowdfunding has gained momentum globally, and Nigeria has also witnessed the emergence of crowdfunding platforms regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2016. In this analysis, we will highlight key points … Continue reading The Future of Regulated Crowdfunding in Nigeria

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BUSINESS Finance

Innovative Insurance Premium Financing Models for Nigerian Consumers

6th April 2023

  Developing innovative insurance premium financing models for Nigerian consumers is essential to increase insurance uptake and improve financial inclusion. Insurance premium financing is the process of providing loans or credit to individuals or businesses to pay for insurance premiums. This model can help individuals and businesses spread the cost of insurance premiums over time, … Continue reading Innovative Insurance Premium Financing Models for Nigerian Consumers

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Finance

Developing AI-Enabled Personal Finance Management Tools

2nd April 2023

  The fintech industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with startups disrupting traditional banking and finance services by offering innovative solutions to manage personal finances. One of the key drivers of this growth is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), which has enabled fintech companies to provide personalized and intelligent financial services to … Continue reading Developing AI-Enabled Personal Finance Management Tools

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Finance FinTech

A Summary of the CBN’s New Operational Guidelines for Open Banking

13th March 2023

  On Tuesday, March 7, the Central Bank of Nigeria released operational guidelines for Open Banking in Nigeria. The new rules were written up to enable banks and third-party firms to share customer data with each other, subject to customers’ consent. Musa Jimoh, Director of the Payments System Department at the apex bank, explained this … Continue reading A Summary of the CBN’s New Operational Guidelines for Open Banking

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BUSINESS Finance

Old N200 Note Remains Legal until April 10, 2023

16th February 2023

  On Thursday morning, Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, revealed in a national broadcast that: “I have given approval to the CBN that the old ₦200 bank notes be released back into circulation and that it should also be allowed to circulate as legal tender with the new N200, ₦500, and ₦1000 banknotes for 60 days … Continue reading Old N200 Note Remains Legal until April 10, 2023

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Finance FinTech

Nigeria’s Central Bank Launches AfriGo

27th January 2023

  Nigeria’s central bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has launched a national domestic card scheme called AfriGo. The scheme was announced in October 2022 at the Bankers’ Committee and aims to drive financial inclusion and control card financial data within Nigeria. The CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, stated that this move will also serve … Continue reading Nigeria’s Central Bank Launches AfriGo

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Finance TECH

5 Enhancements in the Fee Management System

19th January 2023

  In every institution, school fee management is the pivotal task of the finance department. They are saddled with the responsibility of collecting the fees accurately and keeping an impeccable record of all the collections. Read more about Tech The payment receipt serves as proof of payment for both the institution and the parents/guardians. Unfortunately, … Continue reading 5 Enhancements in the Fee Management System

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BUSINESS Finance

Startup Funding: The Key Roles Of The Finance Department

13th January 2023

  Startup funding refers to the process of raising capital from investors, typically in the form of equity or debt, to fund the growth and expansion of a new business venture. However, at the heart of startup funding is the finance department of the startup. Read more about Business The finance department plays a vital … Continue reading Startup Funding: The Key Roles Of The Finance Department

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BUSINESS Finance

Brands We Love: VFD Microfinance Bank

11th January 2023

  VFD Microfinance bank is one of Nigeria’s leading digital banks. Physically headquartered in Lagos, it serves hundreds of thousands of customers across Nigeria, especially in the country’s major cities. It offers a range of products and sub-services that are similar to what traditional brick-and-mortar banks provide. These include bank accounts for individuals, SMEs, and … Continue reading Brands We Love: VFD Microfinance Bank

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BUSINESS Finance

How to Open a Business Bank Account in Nigeria

6th January 2023

  Ideally, entrepreneurs should set up a bank account for their business, separate from their personal account. This is the first (and perhaps the most important) step towards keeping their individual and corporate finances in different silos—which in turn makes it easier for them to manage business funds. Read more about Business But the process … Continue reading How to Open a Business Bank Account in Nigeria

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Economy Finance

How Can Nigeria Recover From Its Debt Crisis?

27th December 2022

  Nigeria is facing a debt crisis due to several factors, including low oil prices, economic mismanagement, and corruption. The country’s debt-to-GDP ratio has reached an unsustainable level, and the government is struggling to meet its debt obligations. In order to recover from this crisis, the Nigerian government will need to implement a combination of … Continue reading How Can Nigeria Recover From Its Debt Crisis?

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Finance

7 Tips to Manage Your Finances This Christmas

13th December 2022

  It’s the season to be merry—and one in which shopping goes into overdrive. When Christmas comes around, a sizeable portion of the public makes its way to malls and markets to purchase stuff that’ll glitter, impress, and fill bellies. This translates to a lot of money spent. It also means that most people wind … Continue reading 7 Tips to Manage Your Finances This Christmas

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Finance Personality

Okonjo-iweala Wins ALM’s ‘African Female Leader of the Year Award

9th December 2022

  Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Director of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has won the “African Female Leader of the Year” award from African Leadership Magazine (ALM). Read more about Finance According to ALM’s announcement, the category was part of the “11th African Leadership of the Year Award – 2022”. The African Leadership Person of the … Continue reading Okonjo-iweala Wins ALM’s ‘African Female Leader of the Year Award

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Finance

The Impact of the New CBN Withdrawal Policy

  On the 6th of December, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a new policy that mandates deposit money banks and other financial institutions to ensure that over-the-counter cash withdrawals by individuals and corporate entities do not exceed N100, 000 and N500, 000 respectively per week.  Read more about Finance Several experts and observers have … Continue reading The Impact of the New CBN Withdrawal Policy

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Finance

CBN Releases New Policies on Cash Withdrawal

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a new policy that requires deposit money banks and other financial institutions to ensure that over-the-counter cash withdrawals by individuals and corporate entities do not exceed N100, 000 and N500, 000, respectively, per week. Read more about Finance According to a new memo to banks issued … Continue reading CBN Releases New Policies on Cash Withdrawal

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Finance

CBN Imposes ₦100,000 And ₦500,000 Limit on Cash Withdrawals

8th December 2022

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new limits on cash withdrawals over-the-counter, as well as for Automated Teller Machines (ATM) and Point of Sale (PoS). This was disclosed by the CBN in a circular made public on Tuesday. Read more about Finance The statement, signed by Haruna Mustapha, the CBN’s Director of … Continue reading CBN Imposes ₦100,000 And ₦500,000 Limit on Cash Withdrawals

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Finance

How Nigeria Can Escape the Poverty Trap

3rd December 2022

  In a shocking revelation revealed by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), one hundred and thirty-three million Nigerians are multidimensionally poor— that is over 60% of the country’s population. The report noted that 133 million Nigerians are deprived of more than one essential survival need (good health, good living standards, basic education, and gainful … Continue reading How Nigeria Can Escape the Poverty Trap

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Finance

4 Reasons Why CBN Redesigned the Naira Notes

26th November 2022

  Following the launch of the newly redesigned Naira notes (1000, 500, and 200), many Nigerians have expressed scepticism about such a move, questioning the logic and wisdom behind such an ambiguous project. However, several monetary and security experts have pointed out the merits behind the government’s move.  Read more about Finance To Curb Inflation … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why CBN Redesigned the Naira Notes

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Finance

Nigerians React to Naira Redesign

  Following the release of newly redesigned 200 Naira, 500 Naira and 1,000 Naira notes by President Muhammadu Buhari and the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, thousands of netizens have reacted. Read more about finance The much-touted naira redesign has sparked controversies among thousands of social media users on Twitter NG and … Continue reading Nigerians React to Naira Redesign

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Finance

CBN Unveils Redesigned Naira Notes

23rd November 2022

  After much trumpeting of naira redesign, CBN and the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu, Buhari finally unveiled the new currency notes on Wednesday morning before the federal executive council (FEC) meeting at the state house, Abuja. Read more about Politics In attendance was also the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele … Continue reading CBN Unveils Redesigned Naira Notes

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BUSINESS Finance

Debt Vs Equity Finance: Which Is Better For Your Business?

29th September 2022

If you’re seeking funding for your business, there are multiple sources of finance you can choose from. You may either utilize funds that you have saved up or hunt for external support. If you opt for the latter, you could go for debt or equity financing. Read more about Business Debt financing options include bank … Continue reading Debt Vs Equity Finance: Which Is Better For Your Business?

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Finance FinTech

Key Impacts Of Fintech On E-commerce In Nigeria

27th August 2022

E-commerce in Nigeria has experienced drastic changes over the last couple of years. These changes have stemmed from technological improvements, strategy implementations and fintech evolutions. Fintech has come to gain much ground in the e-commerce sector and even all forms of trading in general. This has led to an increase in the demand for financial … Continue reading Key Impacts Of Fintech On E-commerce In Nigeria

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Finance Press Release

The Empowerment Breakfast

24th August 2022

The Empowerment Breakfast is an avenue for graduates, entrepreneurs and CEOs to be empowered. The idea was created out of the need to empower business owners and potential business owners with adequate knowledge in order to improve the economy. We will like to use this idea as a tool to boost the creativity of participants, … Continue reading The Empowerment Breakfast

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Finance FinTech How To

How To Raise Seed Funding For Your FinTech Startup

6th August 2022

If you’re in the early stages of building a truly ambitious FinTech startup, you’ll almost certainly need external funding to get it off the ground. But fundraising is seldom simple or straightforward. You’ll be asking investors to stake their hard-earned money in you. Read more about Fintech They’ll want to be sure that you can … Continue reading How To Raise Seed Funding For Your FinTech Startup

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Finance

5 Ways To Effectively Cut Cost In The Face Of A Recession 

5th August 2022

    One of the ways to stay afloat in the face of recession is to effectively cut costs. Cutting costs can be positive if deployed appropriately and can also be destructive when you aren’t careful.  Read more about Finance Presently, the world is faced with an economic depression. Companies are shutting down, workers are … Continue reading 5 Ways To Effectively Cut Cost In The Face Of A Recession 

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BUSINESS Finance

How Businesses Can Stay Financially Afloat In Downtimes

    The world is presently faced with an economic recession. Many businesses are shutting down due to the ugly situation. During severe times like this, business owners tend to find it difficult to navigate through. This is why they must put in place strategies that will help them stay afloat while the storms pass … Continue reading How Businesses Can Stay Financially Afloat In Downtimes

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Finance

6 Financial Books To Read Before The End Of 2022

Most finance books, are actually worth reading because they contain secrets that would help you sort your finances or help you scale up your finances. Read more about  Finance This means that if you intend to build long-lasting wealth, or become a successful investor, or you want to learn the basics of money, or you’re … Continue reading 6 Financial Books To Read Before The End Of 2022

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Finance

Top Audit Firms In Nigeria

Auditing firms cannot be over-emphasized in the business world. They are important to give credence to a company’s financial statement and also help the company to make better financial decisions. There are varieties of companies that render auditing services and in Nigeria, they exist many auditing firms operating within the company’s corporate and business world. … Continue reading Top Audit Firms In Nigeria

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Finance Personal Development

6 Bad Money Habits You May Have And How To Stop Them

23rd July 2022

According to the author of one of the most popular books on habits out there – Atomic Habits – James Clear, habits refer to the small decisions you make and actions you perform daily. The book teaches about habits and how just the little things you do could make a great impact on our lives. … Continue reading 6 Bad Money Habits You May Have And How To Stop Them

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