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Automate savings so you don’t “forget” to save. Use budgeting apps or spreadsheets for easy tracking. Cut money leaks like unused subscriptions or impulse buys. Practice delayed gratification – wait 24 hours before buying non-essentials. Stay accountable by sharing goals with a friend or joining a money challenge. Common Budgeting Mistakes to Avoid Setting unrealistic…
Managing money can feel overwhelming—bills pile up, expenses keep coming, and savings seem impossible. The truth is, it’s not always about how much you earn but how well you manage it. That’s where budgeting comes in. Budgeting isn’t about restricting yourself; it’s about giving every naira or dollar a purpose. Think of it as a…
Financial discipline is the ability to plan, manage, and control how you earn, spend, save, and invest money in a consistent and responsible way. It’s about making intentional financial decisions rather than acting on impulse. Here are some key aspects of financial discipline: loans.
Business Formalization in Nigeria In Nigeria, the body in charge of registering businesses is the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Steps to Formalize Your Business: Business Name (BN) – for small businesses, sole proprietors, and partnerships. Limited Liability Company (LLC / LTD) – protects your personal assets, suitable for growing companies. Incorporated Trustee (NGO/Non-profit) – for…
In business, risk is not something you can completely avoid—it’s a part of the journey. From financial uncertainty to unexpected market changes, risks are everywhere. But here’s the good news: with the right mindset and strategies, risks can be transformed into opportunities that drive growth and innovation. Every risk comes with two sides: potential loss…
Digital marketing refers to the use of online channels, platforms, and strategies to promote products, services, or brands to reach potential customers. It focuses on leveraging the internet and digital technologies to engage audiences, increase visibility, and drive sales. Key Components of Digital Marketing Optimizing websites to rank higher on search engines like Google. Focuses…
customers to question quality. volume, and profitability.
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has articulated the rationale behind his team’s recommendation for the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to update the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector’s measurements. Inuwa emphasized that the NBS’s adjustment of the ICT GDP was essential due to the digital economy’s integration within every facet of the Nigerian economy. He shared these insights on Wednesday while serving as the keynote speaker at the 3rd Annual Economic Confidential Lecture & PRNigeria Book Presentation focused on the theme ‘AGENDA FOR A DIGITAL GLOBAL ECONOMY.’ Interplay of Digital Economy and Nigeria’s EconomyInuwa explained that there was no such thing as a digital economy standing on its own, but rather digital technology remains a tool that can power the Nigerian economy.“If you think of agriculture, healthcare, education, finance—today they all rely on digital. Therefore, we also push for…
The Federal Government has said that many federal workers cannot access its housing loan schemes because their salaries are already burdened by deductions from multiple loans taken from commercial lenders. Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, Hajiya Salamatu Ahmed, made this known at the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarterly Forum with Union Leaders,…
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to generate a surge of well-compensated remote positions, with earnings potentially exceeding $80,000 by 2025. As AI persistently reshapes sectors, these emerging opportunities provide individuals the chance to forge careers at the crossroads of technology, creativity, and ethics. With adaptable work options and the possibility to operate…
