" The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage." - Carrie Jones Have you ever thought about how amazing it would be to have all your desires fulfilled instantly? Imagine being able to snap your fingers and have a car or give your family the money they need. It's a thrilling feeling to have the freedom to do what you want without any sacrifices. This is the art of liberty - the ability to express your hopes, dreams, ambitions, gratitude, and diversity. It also encourages creativity, innovation, and sharing joy with loved ones. Every year on October 1st, we celebrate Independence Day, a day that marks our nation's liberation from British colonial rule in 1960. It is a day we reflect on our achievements and aspirations, our challenges, and opportunities ahead, and the value of our freedom. Freedom is invaluable, and so is family. You don't have to choose between the two. You can have both by following these simple t...Read more

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it." - Malcolm X   The arrival of September is forever tied to a back-to-school mentality: school fees, new shoes, school supplies, bus fares, and early-hours “gymnastics” with the children. We all agree schools play a critical role in helping children feel connected, as parents, guardians, and educators it is incumbent upon us to provide a safe and supportive environment. Helping children feel connected is critical to helping them thrive mentally, physically, and academically. Sadly, not all children receive education not to talk of quality education. According to UNICEF, one in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria. The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) states that there are over 10 million children at the primary level and a further 8 million children at the junior secondary level who are out of school. Globally, Nigeria accounts for 15% of the ...Read more

"One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." - Henry Miller Travelling is an enriching experience that opens your mind to new places, people, and cultures. Whether you’re travelling alone, with family or friends, as part of a group, or to study, there’s something special about exploring the world and discovering all that it has to offer. The stunning landscapes and historic sites, vibrant cities and exotic cuisine leave a life-changing experience that broadens your horizons and enriches your soul.   Research has shown that travel can reduce stress, boost creativity, and improve overall well-being. When you’re travelling, you’re able to disconnect from your daily routine and focus on the new which can be incredibly refreshing and rejuvenating.   For example, imagine yourself in India during the boisterous Holi festival which is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Fe...Read more

The world of insurance is not just about policies and claims; it is about memorable accomplishments and celebrating significant milestones for both businesses and individuals. Sanlam Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s leading insurance companies, believes in celebrating individuals’ confident milestones and successes while advocating worthwhile protection for same. For Sanlam Nigeria, every single accomplishment, large or small, is worth celebrating. It is a movement that recognizes and appreciates individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in their communities. The campaign, with visuals shot in location in Nigeria, centers on the need to protect the things that matter through insurance. It advocates resilience and grit as critical ingredients required to achieve success. The creative delivery highlights a clear theme around celebrating genuine success whether personal, professional or organiz...Read more

"DON'T WAIT until you've reached your goal to be proud of yourself. BE PROUD OF every step you take toward reaching your goal." - Unknown This July, Sanlam Nigeria brings to you: #PROUDmoments. #PROUDmoments is a Sanlam Pan African campaign committed to changing the narrative in the uptake of insurance plans. Usually, insurance products are sold from a fear perspective; but as the Confident Insurer, we have chosen to flip the narrative and celebrate success with viable insurance plans. Our #Proudmoments campaign is for you, the everyday people. We get so engrossed with all the activities around us, reacting to the stimuli, that we don't usually have time to notice or appreciate the little successes we achieve. Your victory, no matter their magnitude is an attestation that every win or step to your goal is a proud moment to give yourself that pat on your back. The belief that some people have ‘it’, and some don’t is simpl...Read more

  What is that one thing you are unable to do without once you come in contact with money? Some are big spenders. They can’t help buying that luxury car, shoe or gadget. Others just like to live a ‘larger than life’ lifestyle; go to the latest hangouts, travel on exotic vacations, or buy drinks ‘on the house’. Just as no two people’s personalities are the same, our approach to money and how we manage it aren't the same.  According to Zig Ziglar, "Rich people have small TVs and big libraries, and poor people have small libraries and big TVs." What he simply means is that the order of priority between these two classes displays their personalities. The rich will buy books and educate themselves by reading books on wealth generation and how to develop and increase their wealth. Thus, living frugally for some years with an outlook to the future, while the poor will live for the moment on self-gratification ...Read more

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes ... including you."  – Anne Lamott  It’s hard to drum up much enthusiasm when you’re burned out. Your once optimistic mood begins to fray due to a job that drains, family responsibilities, uncertainties or a combination of factors that has left you feeling depleted. What you are experiencing is burnout and it can be emotionally exhausting.  Research shows that people suffering from emotional exhaustion experience higher levels of work-life conflict. Left unchecked, burnout can wreak havoc on your health, happiness, relationships, and job performance.   Christina Maslach a social psychologist, describes burnout as a “response to long-term emotional and interpersonal stressors on the job.” This simply means that burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress. ...Read more

“Retire from work, but not from life.” – M.K. Soni.   Retirement o'clock. That time when you say goodbye to work life and say hello to a new beginning. It's that time when you can reinvent yourself and do anything you want to do. Retirement doesn't have to be one anticipated with anxiety, it can be one of excitement. You've worked hard over the years and now it's time for a well-deserved reward. However, you need some hindsight and planning to enjoy the yields of your endeavour. Therefore, our payoff ‘Live with Confidence’ is enshrined in our purpose to empower generations to be financially secure, confident, and prosperous. At Sanlam Nigeria, our Annuity Plan is a retirement savings plan that works for you once you retire. It enables you to draw on the savings you’ve been putting away over the years. This is an in-built wealth investment vehicle for your retirement savings that enables you to decide...Read more