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3 Reasons Why You Can’t Save

Saving  is a culture we all must embrace to save and secure our future. So many people wish to save but find it very difficult for one reason or the other.  The truth is that we have to save, not minding what we might be going through.

Some people will say, “I can’t save because I don’t have enough”. I will say that as far as you can feed, you can save.  Remember if you are not saving, you are safe.

 

There are three major reasons why you can’t save now:

 You are in control of your money at tough time: If you have access to your savings at tough time it might be very difficult for you to save. Saving your money in one of your accounts doesn’t stop you from spending it when you are broke because you still have easy access to it. But when you have it stocked in another hands, for instant in a multipurpose cooperative society, your access to such money will be reduced.

 I could not save for a long time until I realized the need to reduce access to my savings. Why not work on yourself too now that you know.

  

No saving plan strategy: You need to develop a saving strategy to have a saving grace. There is a need for you to develop a saving plan: what amount are you saving? Where are you putting your money? When are you going to start? How much can I save per day to achieve my goal in one year? Etc.

Nothing to save for: You might want to ask, why should I save? That’s a good question! The truth is that if you have nothing to save for, you can’t think of saving. You most have critical needs that will motivate to save. If you are not living in your own house or you are driving an official car, you need to save to have your own properties.

Pepsi thrills Fun Lovers with Music and Soccer at Gidi Fest

Tiwa Savage 

Two of Pepsi’s core offerings to its youth market, music and soccer, were unleashed at the Eko Atlantic Beach, Lagos this Easter during the third edition of the Pepsi Co-sponsored Gidi Fest.

 

The concert co-sponsored and refreshed by leading soft-drink, Pepsi, featured top entertainers from Nigeria and South Africa such as: Pepsi music ambassador, Tiwa Savage, Phyno, Timaya, Riky Rick, K.O. Yemi Alade, UK artiste Rachel Carr, Riky Rick and K.O. both from South Africa. Fast rising artistes Adekunle Gold, Small Doctor, David Grey, opened the show.

Pepsi Ambassador, Tiwa Savage once again showed why she is Nigeria's most sought after female artiste by delivering a performance to remember at the just concluded Gidi Culture Fest which was co-sponsored by leading soft drink Pepsi. Enervated at a stage during her performance Tiwa reached for a bottle of cold Pepsi to refresh and regain her groove.

Phyno

  

The event also had corporate executives trying out their skills in beach soccer with their colleagues cheering them on from the sidelines. The hot sandy beach and an energy sapping game left the players dehydrated at half-time but they regained their vigour to play after being refreshed by Pepsi.

L-R:  Manager Marketing, Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc, Mr. James Adah and  Brand Manager Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc, Mr. Segun Ogunleye (5^th  left)  celebrating with NTDIL team, winner of Pepsi Corporate  Beach Soccer at Gidi Fest held at the Eko Atlantic Beach, Lagos during the weekend.

Head of Marketing, Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc, Mr. Norden Thurston expressed satisfaction with the performance of Pepsi Ambassador, Tiwa Savage and all the artistes at the Gidi Fest. Represented by Brand Manager, SBC, Mr. Segun Ogunleye, Mr. Thurston noted that the partnership with Gidi Fest is another platform to demonstrate Pepsi’s commitment to consumers as an exciting youthful brand. Pepsi is always seeking ways to bring world class entertainment to its consumers.

Suicide Bombers Kill 18 at Buhari Estate In Damaturu

No fewer than 18 people have been killed in multiple bomb attacks early hours of Wednesday at Buhari Estate in Damaturu.

Eye witness says two women suicide bombers in northeast Nigeria killed themselves and at least 13 other people at a mosque in the compound of a government workers' housing estate and at another location there.

Resident Ibrahim Musa says he saw 15 bodies and another 12 wounded people being  rushed to the hospital in Damaturu, a town in Yobe state. 
The insurgents have stepped up attacks since Buhari took office in May pledging to halt the Islamic insurgency.

More than 3000 people have been killed by Boko Haram since the insurgency began years ago.

Lukaku’s goal saves Everton from Embarrassment at Home

A goal from Romelo Lukaku was the only consolation for Everton on Sunday in a home match against its longtime rival and neighbor, Liverpool which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Lukaku scored 46 minutes at last extra minutes of the first-half to cancel the goal scored by Ings in 41 minutes into the match.

He also scored twice last week in their match against West Brom which ended 3-2 in favour of Everton.

The 22-year-old Belgian striker had been described by his coach, Roberto Martinez as a player with the “unique strength of being the man the team needs. He has got an elite brain”.

Everton have gone nine league games without a victory against their neighbours Liverpool. They've not gone 10 games without a victory against the Reds since 1984 (a run of 11 games.

Liverpool coach, Brendan Rodgers said he was not under pressure adding, that  Liverpool is “a constant rebuilding job, whether that's me in charge or someone else.”

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers speaking to Sky Sports: "I thought that we were the better team in first half, a real threat and we deservedly took lead. I'm disappointed with the goal as it was a mistake.

"In the second half, we knew we would come under pressure and the game became counter-attacking for us. I'm proud of the players.

"The motivation of the players was very high to come here. We know we are improving with each game. We can still be better with our passing. In the second half, we didn't keep the ball well enough when we won it back.

"It is a very good point. It is a difficult place to come. We looked like we were getting better in our attack and defensively we were more cohesive. 

"There's no pressure for me. My worry is for the team and you have seen a response of how they feel. This is a team which has lost four of the real catalysts and there is a constant rebuilding going on here," he stated.

K-Peace Wins Nigerian Idol Reality Show

 K-Peace, a  new pop singer on Saturday evening emerged the winner of the season five of the Nigerian Idol reality Show.

He edged out two popular contestants, Dolu and Nex2 in a keenly contested show that kicked off five months ago.

The trio trilled audience with rendition of popular numbers at Dream Studio, Ogba before the announcement of winner who got N7.5 million cash prize, a brand new SUV, a recording deal worth N7.5 million with South-Africa’s Universal Music label and some high-end devices.

The first runner up, Dolu got N1.5 million cash reward, a Salon car and some other high end devices while Nex2 got a million naira coupled with other high-end devices.

Among artists who performed at the top entertainment show sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria include Nigerian international recording artiste, Asa and R’n’B crooner, Darey ‘Art’ Alade.

Pepsi Academy Selects Nneku, Ekeh for UK Scholarship

Director Pepsi Football Academy, Chief Kasimawo Laloko;  Pepsi Academy UK Scholarship  winner,  Ekeh Divine ; Consultant to Pepsi Football Academy, Mr. Iain Nelson;  another UK Scholarship  winner,  Nneku Joseph  and Head of Marketing Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc (SBC) Mr. Norden Thurston at the grand finale of the Pepsi Academy UK Scholarship Selection Exercise in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Saturday June 13, 2015  

As part of its commitment to identify and groom football youngsters at the grassroots in Nigeria and make them world stars, Pepsi Football Academy at the weekend selected two outstanding players of the Academy, Nneku Joseph and Ekeh Divine for two years full scholarship at Brooke House College in United Kingdom.

The selection process which took place at the Funturf Arena, Abeokuta, Ogun State involved the participation of 128 students of the Academy selected from across 14 centres in Nigeria. The three days rigorous selection exercise with the panel of judges led by Ex-Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde identified the players based on field skill display, ball intelligence and general comportment on and off the field.

Speaking with press men at the event, the Head of Marketing Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc (SBC) Mr. Norden Thurston said the UK Scholarship scheme is in line with the vision of the Academy to develop football skills and create a platform for youngsters to make their dreams come through.

He said: “The last three days has not just been about choosing two winners but showcasing the abundance of talents we have across the country, sharpening their football skills. The essence of the scheme is to create a platform for exposure and affords the youngsters the opportunity to showcase their talents and acquire new skills to play in foreign leagues, clubs and more importantly in the national team; some of the beneficiaries are currently playing in Europe. I wish the two winners well done and urge them to be good ambassadors of Pepsi Academy and Nigeria wherever they go,” Mr. Norden said.

Former Coach of the Super Eagles Chief Adegboye Onigbinde described Pepsi Football Academy as the only football academy in Nigeria. He encouraged other bodies and institutions in the country to emulate Pepsi in identifying, polishing and bring together young football talents at the grassroots to develop the game of soccer in the country.

Nneku, one of the winners, described his emergence as a result of hard work and perseverance. The Anambra born youngster, whose father is late, said the future has just begun for him and his family with the award.

 For Ekeh, he said: “I joined Pepsi Football Academy between 2013/2014 seasons last year. I am an orphan and football is everything to me, now I can play football and get education at the same time, I thank Pepsi for everything I just wish my parents were here to see me.”

Pepsi Academy UK Scholarship is a life changing initiative which provides opportunity for two outstanding youngsters of the Academy to study and play professional soccer at Brooke House College in United Kingdom for two years.  More than 15 players have benefited from the programme since it began in 2005. Among are Oluwatosin Michael and Larry Egunjobi who are presently plying their trade with Portuguese league.