TOP 5 THINGS YOUR ALTBANK APP FIXES INSTANTLY!
Skip the Queue, Skip the Wait: Fix These 5 Things Instantly! What if your banking app could take the stress out of your day, solving your biggest money headaches in seconds, without queues, without calls, without the wait? Not to brag, but that’s what the altbank app does. It’s not just another app; it’s your […]
The Cost of “Detty December”: How to Enjoy the Holidays Without January Regrets
December energy in the city that never sleeps is unmatched, and it is a perfect reflection of how it is in most cities in Nigeria; decorative lights, parties galore, hiked prices, and a populace excited about the holidays while dreading what their accounts would like in January, but choosing to adopt YOLO (You Only Live […]
Smart Parenting: Financial Planning for Your Child’s Education
The weight of the joy and responsibility that comes with being a parent is such an interesting paradox; you now have these little humans who light up your world, and for whom you feel you can give the whole world. “Feeling” you can do something however, and having the ability to do it are two […]
How to Stop Lifestyle Inflation: 5 Habits to Avoid After a Salary Increase
The email you’ve been looking forward to all year finally drops. Your heart does a little jump. You read the words: “Congratulations,” “promotion,” “salary adjustment.” You’ve done it. You got the raise. That first salary alert hits, and you feel it; that beautiful, extra cushion; you’re “richer-ish.” You can finally breathe. You can finally get […]
The Smartest Way to Finance Your First Car in Nigeria (Without Drowning in Debt)
You know that moment when you get dressed in a nicely ironed white shirt and you set out for work. As you step out your door, you remember that you’re going to work in a Danfo, and for a split second you consider changing the shirt because you know that there are no rules in […]
Smart Money Habits Nigerians Need in 2026: How to Build Wealth Without Stress
If there was a contest for “Best in making new year resolutions”, we have a strong feeling that Nigerians would win it, but typically by February/March, most people have lost all motivation to push their resolutions through, and by September? The average person just wants to survive the rest of the year because “the year […]
Why Every Nigerian Needs an Emergency Fund (And How to Start One Today)
Before diving into how to build an emergency fund, let’s clear up a common misconception: not everything urgent is an emergency. That 50% off sale at your favourite boutique? Not an emergency. Upgrading your iPhone 15 Pro to the 17 Pro Max? Also, not an emergency. Don’t worry, we’ll show you how to afford those […]
Black Tax in Nigeria: How to Manage Family Obligations Without Sacrificing Your Future
Picture this; you get your salary alert. That beautiful, glorious notification hits your phone. You smile. For a brief, shining moment, you’re king (or queen) of the world. Then, the second wave of notifications begins. “Mummy, my data has finished.” “Brother, I need to buy this textbook for my project.” “Sister, just small ₦20k to […]
Non-Interest Banking in Nigeria: What You Need to Know About Ethical Banking
Ethical banking, non-interest banking; these are terms you’ve probably heard at one point in your banking journey, but what do these terms really mean in general, and what does it mean for you to bank with a non-interest or ethical bank? In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, non-interest banking is emerging as a transformative force […]
2024 Goals – Consider Writing A Valid Will
A search on the Internet will show that the literature is replete with numerous articles on why anyone who has some sort of investment should try not to die intestate. However, I am African, this is a difficult topic! I am Nigerian, we should not be discussing death! In a world filled with uncertainty, death […]
