by Bayo Adeyinka | Jan 17, 2025 | Life Lessons, Personal Finance
I was neck-deep in debt. I had made serious mistakes speculating while thinking I was investing. I borrowed to speculate, and I paid for it dearly. Those were really dark days. I would drive home but constantly look back to see if anyone was following me. At one...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Jan 10, 2025 | Tips and Insights
In the first part of this article, we explored the Ten Commandments of Business and Finance. We discussed important principles like adding value, embracing mentorship, and the power of relationships, among others. In this follow-up, we will take a closer look at the...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Jan 3, 2025 | Business and Career, Tips and Insights
Running a business or managing your finances can often feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to begin. By understanding and adhering to the ten commandments of business and finance, you can significantly lighten your burden and practically...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Dec 27, 2024 | Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
Mr. Biliaminu Lawal was one of the pool drivers at the bank I worked for circa 2005. He was humble to a fault and always called everyone, “Oga mi” (my boss). He was a widower and had three grown-up children. On a certain day, I was on a sales call, and...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Dec 20, 2024 | Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
When I got my first car, I was excited. It was a Volvo 340DL—cute and gold in colour. I lived in one of the flats within a 4-block, 8-flat property. Our landlord, Alhaji Lawal of blessed memory, lived in one of the flats. As is our culture, I went to Alhaji Lawal’s...
