Maximise your time, maximise your money

Trading time for money is one of the hardest ways to make cash. But when it’s your job (or hobby, or second job), you must use it wisely or you lose. Since time is finite, every second wasted means dollars gone. When you waste money, car payments may come up late, rent may be hard to make, or you may not have enough to buy the extras you want. Either way, wasting time hurts your bottom line. Here are a few ways to help service-based business owners and hobbyists find more time, so they can make more money. Start out with a detailed plan of...

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EFCC’s laughable subsidy theft recovery

EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde| credits: File copy IT is still quite unclear what point the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was trying to make when it recently announced the recovery of N5 billion from oil subsidy thieves. The EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, who made the ridiculous announcement at a workshop for journalists in Enugu, also stated that, besides embarking on further investigations intended to bring others still evading justice...

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I’ll ride on Olamide’s success to be famous again –Lord of Ajasa

Lord of Ajasa Once upon a time, Lord of Ajasa was one of the wave-making artistes in Nigeria with hits like Esa Lobade. But that was long time ago. These days, nothing much has been heard about the talented singer. Granted he has new singles which featured Olamide and Kinihun, the songs didn’t bring him back to the level he was before. In a chat with Saturday Beats recently, the rap artiste said he wants to use Olamide to get back to...

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Nigerian scientist develops cheap , efficient technology for corrosion, souring in oil, gas industries

A NIGERIAN scientist has developed the most cost effective and efficient technology that can be used to diagnose and remediate problems associated with corrosion and souring in oil and gas industries.         Associate Professor of Petroleum Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology, Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (FUNAI) Ebonyi State, Dr. Chuma Okoro, told The Guardian that the advanced technology...

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INEC loses registration data for Fashola, Wife

The names of the number one citizen of Lagos State, Governor Babatunde Fashola, his wife and all residents who registered at the governor’s polling unit have been declared missing on the data base of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Governor Fashola and his wife could therefore not collect their Permanent Voters Cards, PVC today. When the governor arrived at about 2.00pm at his Ward G3, polling Unit E002, State Junior Secondary...

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120 feared dead in Kano central mosque triple explosions

The Central Mosque located within the Emir’s Palace in Kano witnessed a major tragedy yesterday as triple bomb attacks by the Boko Haram sect left no fewer than 120 worshippers dead. Bloodstains, mangled bodies and charred wrekage of vehicles and motorcycles characterised the mosque after the incident that has recorded the highest death toll since the sect launched its attacks on the nation. The larger metropolis was left to mourn ...

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NFF backpedals on Keshi’s sack

Keshi President of the Nigeria  Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has confirmed that Stephen Keshi will continue as the coach of the Super Eagles, in a development that will come as a surprise to many. The 44-year-old NFF boss has also confirmed the new set-up of the technical department of the NFF. The embattled NFF boss was speaking about the new NFF technical department that will be led by former Super Eagles coach, Amodu...

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Lallana calls for Liverpool unity

Lallana calls for Liverpool unity Adam Lallana says Liverpool’s players must “fight for their lives” to turn around the club’s form – starting on Wednesday. Sunday’s defeat at Crystal Palace was a fourth in succession, and anything but a win at Ludogorets Razgrad could see Brendan Rodgers’ side eliminated from the Champions League before the week is out. Liverpool great Jamie Carragher led the criticism on Sky Sports after Sunday’s...

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OLAMIDE: From Bariga To Stardom

On the music scene presently, there’s a lot of buzz about young, prolific wordsmith and indigenous rapper, OLAMIDE who came into the industry about five years ago. SAMUEL ABULUDE writes on the wave making artiste.   O ti mu do go Yaro. Like monkey tail. Bami we Claro- I want to do sina today.. The above is the chorus in Olamide’s wave making song, Story for the gods. The controversial video of the song was shot by UNLIMITED L.A and is currently the rave of the moment in the Nigerian music industry. The song has generated 515, 638 hits...

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Educating your children about money

As a parent, there is need for you to educate your children on how to spend their money judiciously. Understanding the basics will help them to become financially self-sufficient and have the knowledge to take advantage of financial opportunities. Educating your kids to develop a healthy relationship with money can have a positive, life-long impact and improve your own financial knowledge, skills, and attitudes along the way. Most kids are interested in money and recognise money management as an important step toward maturity and independence. Talking...

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Good financial decision can help you build real wealth

You may have goals you want to accomplish at a specific period, be it getting married, buying your first home or starting a new job; it all requires good financial decision and planning to achieve, experts have said. In making great financial decisions, you may need to adjust your current spending habits in order to reach your goals and at the same time build real wealth. Creating a solid financial plan will make it possible for you to navigate your financial steps without financial stress, says Miriam Caldwell, personal finance specialist. According...

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Ways to deal with financial dream killers

When it comes to your life, dreaming big is a good thing. However, it also comes with a lot of unwelcomed opinions from others. They may call themselves realist, but let’s be honest, they are just dream killers. When it comes to your finances, don’t be afraid to have lofty goals too — dreaming big with your money is also a good thing. Don’t be afraid to desire goals that go against the norm. Having big goals and taking baby steps to reach them is much better than staying stagnant in your financial situation for years and years. Here’s how to...

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