Building Wealth
I remember the days when financial struggles were my constant companion, shadowing me like an unshakeable curse. I was a young man, full of dreams and ambitions, yet perpetually trapped in a cycle of frustration and disappointment. My quest to build wealth felt like a never-ending uphill battle. I invested in schemes that promised quick […]
What To Do When You’re Under FINANCIAL PRESSURE
Mike and Adaora, a Nigerian couple married for four years with a lively three-year-old son, Chidi, are emblematic of many middle-class blue-collar professionals grappling with relentless financial pressure. Despite their combined monthly income of ₦300,000 from Mike’s job as an auto mechanic and Adaora’s role as a primary school teacher, their expenses far exceed their […]
How To Make The Best of 2024 In Your Finances
Seven years ago, I came to a critical juncture in my finances. Before that time, I had been hustling ceaselessly- marketing, training, recruitment, sales, and so on; if it would put some money in my pocket, you would find me there. I was taking two steps forward and four steps backward. Strangely, the more I […]
Building Wealth In A Very Challenging Economy
A few years ago, I was at a forum where Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, GMD/CEO, Rainoil Ltd. – one of the foremost downstream oil and gas companies in Nigeria; shared the fascinating story of how tough it was for him to raise $1000 to start the business. Here is what he said: “Back in 1995, I […]
Why Nigerians Remain Poor
Ten years ago, I decided to make a bold move of staging an International Conference, to address the germane issue of poverty among retirees. Our main aim was to give those who were about to retire, the tools and insights that would enable them to properly plan and program themselves to retire rich. We approached […]
