Federal Internal Revenue Service (FIRS) Generates N1.85trn in 6months

Insecurity, policy somersault, business uncertainty, contradictory legislation, undue political interference, among others, have been attributed as factors militating against revenue generation in the non-oil sector of the Nigerian economy.

Create Hassle-free Budget Plan to track your Expenses

Nearly every financial guru tells potential budgeters to start their financial management with a simple (but not easy) task: track every single penny.

For some individuals, this is a relatively easy task. It’s just a matter of building financial tracking into their routine. But for most people, tracking expenses is often very difficult.

Thankfully, between modern technology and creative budgeting solutions, there are options for tracking expenses that won’t leave you feeling overwhelmed.

Here are three ways to keep you finances in check without driving stressing yourself out.

1. Use free budgeting software

FirstBank’s N410bn earnings leads as Tier 1 banks results tumble in

Among Tier-1 Nigerian banks, First Bank of Nigeria Limited led others with N410.6 billion recorded in full year 2014 gross earnings, up by 21% year-on-year (y-o-y) against the 2013 level of N339.3 billion.

Recall that of  the bank’s rivals, GT Bank plc reported N278.520bn full year 2014 gross earnings; Zenith Bank plc reported N403.3bn gross earnings in same period; Access Bank plc recorded gross earnings of N245.1bn; United Bank for Africa plc reported N290.02bn gross earnings in full year 2014; while Stanbic IBTC Holdings plc recorded N130.6bn as 2014 gross earnings.