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Monegr: Your Entire Financial Life. Simplified.

Hey everyone, I’d love to introduce you to something I’ve been working on and invite you to join our waitlist if this product solves a problem you’re currently facing. It’s called Monegr, short for Money + Manager.Monegr is the all-in-one money app built for real life. Whether you’re managing a salary, side gigs, rent, savings…

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Electricity: A Catalyst or a Magic Wand?

Is Nigeria’s lack of 24/7 electricity really an excuse for low productivity, or is it just one piece of a much larger puzzle? While stable power is a proven driver of economic growth, it’s not a magic wand that guarantees prosperity. A deeper look at global trends and Nigeria’s economic realities reveals a more complex truth, one where governance, infrastructure, and strategic planning play equally crucial roles. Dismissing electricity as insignificant is as flawed as assuming it’s the sole solution. The real challenge? Moving beyond surface-level debates to tackle the systemic issues holding Nigeria back.

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Five Things I Look Out for Before Collaborating

Many businesses make the mistake of jumping into partnerships without considering the hidden costs. They become so fixated on the potential benefits that they overlook what they are giving up. Every opportunity has a cost, and it is essential to ensure that what you gain outweighs what you lose.

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Akpo vs Akpa: One-Party Rule in Disguise and the Death of Dissent

For those asking why no other female senator stood by her or why she could not get another senator’s signature for her petition, the answer lies in the very premise of this piece. This is the malaise of a one-party state, and we are dealing with individuals whose minds have been captured by Napoleon’s insatiable greed – taught to betray their conscience [colleague] for their stomachs.

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The Heart of Betrayal

As I lay in bed, watching the ceiling, reality set in, alongside clarity, so did the questions. How could I lose what was never mine to begin with? You were never mine — so why did it feel as though I had lost everything? My heart wanted what it wanted, that much was true. But this time, it had gone too far.

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Case Study: Navigating Collaboration and Competition in Business

Growing up I fantasised of owning my own business and what excited me most about this was the idea of outsmarting and crushing the competition. As a youngman, I consumed a lot of American TV content, like Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and There Will Be Blood – films that portrayed ruthless, sharp-witted businessmen who…

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Bankslaughter: A Case Study of Heritage Bank’s Collapse

Sometime in 2020, I picked up a new concept called ‘bankslaughter’, a term I found intriguing but had no immediate use for – until now. This week, it became relevant to write about it after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked the licence of Heritage Bank. Let me explain what it means and why…

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