If Nigeria’s economy was a movie in 2024, it would be a thriller with enough plot twists to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. As we present our…
Adebayo, a young professional in Lagos, always dreamed of financial independence. He worked hard at his 9-to-5 job but felt stuck in the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. One day, while discussing his frustrations with his uncle, a successful businessman, he received a piece of advice that would change his life…
We bet you clicked this article with the same question in mind… Why?? Why is everything so expensive? Why does it feel like you’re getting less for more? Why does the same amount of money that once stretched across your needs now seem inadequate? Well, ladies and gentlemen, we have a serious inflation problem.
Before the long queues to buy a litre of fuel for the sum of a thousand Naira and sometimes even higher became the sad norm, there was the oil boom — a time in Nigeria’s history steeped with hope, wealth, and the promise of prosperity. The streets were lined with the bright lights of new developments, and the air was thick with the optimism of a nation on the brink of greatness. So, what changed?
The age-old question “Can money buy happiness?” has been debated for centuries. In Nigeria, a country with significant economic disparities and a complex socio-cultural landscape, this question takes on unique dimensions. Let’s explore this concept from a Nigerian perspective, considering our cultural values, economic realities, and societal expectations.
