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From ₦40K Salary To Homeowner at 21: See How This Young Nigerian Did It.

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1 year ago

February 21, 2025

Many young Nigerians dream of financial independence, but few achieve it early. One young entrepreneur, however, turned his first ₦40,000 salary into homeownership by 21. No shortcuts, no rich parents, just strategy, discipline, and smart decisions.

Isaac Oladipupo, a young Nigerian, recently shared his journey on Founders & Fortunes, breaking down the exact steps he took to build wealth at a young age. His story is not just empowering, it is a practical guide for anyone ready to take control of their financial future.

From Struggles to Success

Isaac grew up in Lagos in a home where things were once comfortable. Then everything changed. His father lost his job, and his family had to sell nearly everything to survive. One moment, there was stability. The next, uncertainty. But instead of accepting struggle as his future, he watched his mother turn nothing into something by starting a small business. That lesson stuck with him. He realized that when life gets tough, you can either give up or fight back. He chose to fight back.

At 18, he wrote and published his first book, which led to his first job at Genevieve Magazine. The salary was ₦40,000, but instead of spending recklessly, he saved. That simple decision set him apart.

Lessons That Changed Everything

Start where you are. Isaac had no money or connections, but he had skills. His writing landed him a job, and that job opened doors. You don’t need the perfect opportunity, just a willingness to start.

Master the art of saving. Most people wait to earn more before saving, but Isaac did the opposite. He saved 50 percent of his income, even when it was tough. When his salary doubled within a year, he still maintained his saving habit instead of upgrading his lifestyle.

Leverage relationships and side hustles. Working at Genevieve Magazine allowed him to meet influential people. Instead of just admiring them, he turned those connections into opportunities. He registered a company, started handling PR for celebrities, and launched a blog that earned money through Google Adsense.

Invest in things that grow. At 21, while his peers were buying cars and spending on lifestyle upgrades, Isaac made a bold move. He took everything he had saved, added his side hustle earnings, and invested in real estate. That single decision became the foundation of his long-term financial stability.

On Founders & Fortunes, he shares the full story, breaking down every step so young Nigerians can learn and apply the same principles to their own lives. If you are looking for a clear path to financial independence, this is a must-watch.

📺 Watch the Full Interview Here: [https://youtu.be/MgXb8cwfEAk]

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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9 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.