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Youth Empowered Podcast- Adulting is no Joke
Money, work, bills, and goals — adulting can feel overwhelming. This new Youth Empowered Podcast conversation focuses on simple, realistic steps that young Nigerians can take to earn, manage, and multiply money with confidence.
Hosted by Moses Dickson, the episode spotlights Oluwatoyin Aralepo, a Strategic Finance leader and Forbes Finance Council member, alongside Jennifer Awirigwe, also known as Financial Jennifer, the Founder and CEO of FinTribe Nigeria. Together, they offer practical advice on how to start compounding early, create realistic budgets, explore ethical side income opportunities, and choose beginner-friendly investment options.
From Seeds to Systems
Aralepo emphasised the importance of foundations: start small, start early, and let time do the heavy lifting. She highlighted the power of compounding and the importance of everyday habits that stick, noting that earning is about action, while multiplying money is about knowledge. She urged listeners to establish simple systems that they can sustain over time.
Lessons from the Journey
Awirigwe emphasized the importance of boosting your income responsibly, sharing your expertise, building a trustworthy reputation, and maintaining the stability of your 9-to-5 job while exploring new opportunities. She advocated for creating realistic budgets, recommending the practical 50/30/20 rule, and suggested accessible first-step investments like money market mutual funds, FG Savings Bonds, and high-quality stocks. Awirigwe reminded listeners that “hope is not a strategy,” underscoring that steady, consistent action is what truly drives financial progress.
Where ₦10,000 Can Actually Go
Starter options the guests highlight (know the risks, start small): money market mutual funds (lower risk; monthly compounding), FG Savings Bond (government-backed), and stocks in solid companies (growth + dividends).
Boundaries, Black Tax & Saying No (Kindly)
“Fix your mask first,” Aralepo says, highlighting the need to prioritize your own financial stability before helping others. Understand your non-negotiables and stick to your budget, being intentional about what you can realistically offer. Practice saying “no” with kindness and confidence—remember, “no” is also a valid answer, and it’s okay to give only what you truly can.
Words to Live By
Set boundaries kindly, track your progress and keep learning. As Aralepo advised, “fix your mask first” — protect your plan and give what you truly can. For both guests, the message is clear: start where you are, stay curious and take the next right step.
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Gombe United have completed the signing of eight new players for the second stanza of the season.
The new signings are Obinna Ukwu, Imoter Terver Felix, Abdlrahman Abubakar, Jumbo Wisdom, Danjuma Ham, Jacob Iyua, Dakar Peter and Mamman Sani Musa.
The players recruitment is part of the club’s ambition to build a competitive team capable of achieving outstanding results.
They are expected to bring quality, experience, energy, and determination that align with the vision and philosophy of the Savannah Scorpions.
Gombe United assured supporters of passion, resilience, and renewed commitment to excellence.
DAILY POST reports that they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Jigawa Golden Stars in their opening fixture for the second stanza on Saturday.
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has said that fans of the Super Eagles can expect to see some new young players in the team.
He also complimented the team’s progress during their time with head coach Eric Chelle.
The football chief highlighted the team’s strong attacking play and the rise of young players as the main good things from their AFCON tournament.
Chelle took over in January 2025 and led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Super Eagles did not lose any of their games during regular time in the tournament.
Gusau looked at how the team played and pointed out that Nigeria did well in scoring goals and keeping clean sheets as signs of improvement, even though they didn’t win the trophy.
Gusua said, “After the AFCON tournament ended, even though they did not win the trophy, they were the team that scored the most goals in the whole competition as well as being the only team that did not lose any matches except for those penalty kicks. That shows the team is getting better.”
The Super Eagles scored 14 goals in the tournament — eight in the group stage and six in the knockout rounds — which made them the top scorers in the competition.
They also maintained clean sheets during the knockout phase and only let in four goals in the group stage, which put them among the top defensive teams.
He added, “The most important part is finding some new young talents. There are more players still coming because you know what even makes us have some issues even in trying to introduce more of the young players is that we intend to have some quality friendly matches during the November window, unfortunately, we have to go to the playoffs.
“So, if we don’t have the playoffs, we plan to let the coach try some young players during the friendly matches we’re going to play in November.
“It’s not always easy for a coach to just bring in a new player and put him in a big tournament, but moving forward, we have the March window to do that.
“I believe we are still going to give him a chance to bring in some young players who will be added to the team. Nigerians should have higher expectations from the team and the coach.”
During the tournament, the Malian coach gave competitive starts to young players Salim Fago and Tochukwu Nnadi.
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