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4 Reasons why you should make additional Voluntary Pension Contributions
One of the significant achievements of former President Obasanjo was the Pension Reform Act of 2004. It completely transformed the pension industry from one that
Solving the Unemployment Crisis
One of the most critical challenges facing Nigeria today is unemployment especially among 15 to 34 year-olds. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, at
The Return of Wonder Banks
Wonder banks, the local moniker for Pyramid or Ponzi schemes, are back in public consciousness. The schemes tend to proliferate at the extremes of the
Thriving in a Recession
The 2008 financial crisis was indeed a difficult time for the Nigerian economy as it was for most economies. However, then, unlike now, the economy
Financial Inclusion beyond Lagos
Financial inclusion is now globally at the forefront of policy makers, central banks, and development banks attention. Most of the attention has deservedly been focused
Memorable Johan Cruyff Quotes
The dutch football genius and legend died on 24th March 2016. Here are some memorable quotes to remember him: “It’s like everything in football –
Cicero on Friendship
Cicero’s classic “Treatise on Friendship” is a joy to read even though written over two thousand years ago. Hear him. “In a word, other objects
Investing in Turbulent Times
The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 25th and 26th January 2016 and kept everything unchanged. The decision to keep
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