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Surviving the Holidays on a Budget

We all love our weekends (#TGIF) and December has five! This means countless fun and relaxation. Here are some tips to ensure that you make the most of the holidays without breaking the bank. Make a list and stick to it Easier said than done, I know, but making a

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Money Talks with a Product Manager

A perfect blend of family and work, building products gives Chisom cosmic joy, the kind that can only be topped by spending time with family. When it comes to money, she is enrapt. In her words. To make money, you need to provide value, except you are from a privileged

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How to Choose the best remittance service

Wherever you live in North or South America, Europe, Asia or Africa, one day you will experience a simple but delicate need of sending money (or receiving money  from) abroad. In such situation, having a good knowledge of how to choose the best remittance service will save you from an

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Money Talks With a Growth Marketer

“My monthly allowance in university was five thousand naira and I gave my girlfriend two thousand five hundred naira every month.” This is the unconventional conventional money talks with Africhange. Time is money, and each day we exist in a never ending loop of being more lucrative. To win the

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Africhange Version 2 is LIVE

You asked, and we delivered. It’s been almost two years since we launched Africhange web, and a year and two months since we rolled out the mobile version. Our commitment is that of improving our service and its value to you- our esteemed user. We pat our shoulders on

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Beyond the Band-Aid: The Positive Impact of Remittances on African Households and Communities

Remittances are financial transfers from people living and working abroad to their families and communities in their home countries. In Africa, remittances are a significant source of income for many households and communities, and play a vital role in supporting economic activity and development in low and middle income countries.

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How to avoid common mistakes when sending money to Africa

Sending money from Canada or anywhere in the diaspora to Africa can be a daunting task, especially if you're unfamiliar with the process. However, with the right guidance, you can avoid common mistakes and ensure that your money reaches its destination safely and efficiently. Here are common mistakes people make

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Africhange: The best way to send money from Canada to Nigeria

Crypto-powered cross border payments We are very excited to launch Africhange 2.0 after a successful beta release in Dec 2020. When we initially launched Africhange 1.0 (the MVP), we opened it up for a public beta to test the market’s receptiveness to a new money transfer platform.

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Settling in Canada in 7 steps

The Immigration and migration story is not novel to us. Far back to prehistoric times, homosapiens have always migrated from one place to another. And even though many of these migrations are fueled by numerous reasons like climate change, natural disasters, wars, and others, one primary motive for immigration is

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Experiencing all-round growth with Africhange

Helping others is more than a passion for Oluwafemi, a Nigerian-Canadian immigrant. As a CDC Ambassador at Value Village, he receives and recycles clothes, shoes, eating and cooking utensils, home appliances and the likes from non-profit organizations in Canada and the US and resells them at subsidized rates to customers.

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Choosing a Graduate/Post-Graduate education in Canada

In Nigeria, there is a controversial slogan amongst the young populace which says; “school na scam.” This saying connotes that education is unyielding and in many ways does not offer considerable success in life. Obviously, paladins of education debunk this statement, although everyone agrees that graduate & postgraduate education is not

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Sending Money Home: How to Avoid Low Exchange Rates and Delayed Verification

The average Nigerian immigrant residing in Canada has a voluminous array of self justifications for leaving his country, one of which is earning in a higher stable currency and sending part of these earnings home to support their loved ones. Eloho Awelewa is no different. A seasoned and multi-faceted administrator,

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FRAUD PREVENTION: HOW TO SECURE YOUR MOBILE BANKING APP IN 2022

Financial fraud occurs when a person intentionally uses deception to gain or obtain funds which they are not entitled to. This deceit can be in the form of a lie, false representation, exaggeration, omission, and other numerous forms. In Canada, a Nielsen IQ fraud survey by CPA conducted in 2022

100 CAD to Naira: Here's How Much You Get with Africhange

One of the many limiting factors in sending money from Canada to Nigeria is the exchange rate friction in the transaction process. Africhange regularly notifies you via email about its latest CAD to naira exchange rates and provides a transparent money transfer process with no hidden fees. Read on to

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5 Finance tips for people looking to relocate to a new country

Whether it’s to study, work or permanently, moving to a new country can be a thrilling new experience for you. To have a better experience, it is important to take time to prepare and get your finances taken care of first. The first thing you need to realize is

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How to send money from Canada to Mexico within minutes

Are you looking for the best way to send money to friends or family in Mexico? With Africhange, sending money straight from your Canadian bank account straight to personal bank accounts in Mexico is now cheaper and easier. You can transfer money to accounts with all the major banks in

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How to send money from Canada to Mexico within minutes

Are you looking for the best way to send money to friends or family in Mexico? With Africhange, sending money straight from your Canadian bank account straight to personal bank accounts in Mexico is now cheaper and easier. You can transfer money to accounts with all the major banks in

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Best way to send money from Canada to Mexico

Sending money to Mexico is something you have to deal with regularly if you run a business within the country or if you have got family and friends who reside there.  As an individual experienced in money transfers to Mexico, you almost certainly know that the money transfer charges vary

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Challenges Nigerians face when receiving money from abroad.

Receiving money from abroad has become the need of a lot of Nigerians living in Nigeria, especially amidst the ongoing  economic instability. The impact of remittances can't be understated, especially as remittances represent 6.1% of Nigeria’s GDP. The CBN released a circular in November 2020  wherein it announced

CAD to Naira: How to Convert Canadian Dollars into Nigerian Naira

Have you tried sending money from Canada back home to Nigeria? For a lot of people, the process of converting CAD to naira to send money home hasn’t been great. With the number of Nigerians living and moving to Canada, having a suitable platform for seamless transfer has become

Send Money Internationally: How to Transfer Money From Canada With Ease

It seems like almost everyone has a story to tell about the hassle of sending money internationally. Although technology has been a great help in this regard, many people still have to deal with the challenges that come with high fees and slow transfer times. The good news is that

eNaira: 6 things you should know

On the 5th of February, 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released a ruling that ordered all financial institutions to stop any cryptocurrency transactions, and on the 25th of October same year, Nigeria's digital currency, e-Naira was launched, making it one of the only few countries and the first

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Introducing Africhange Wallet

We are excited to introduce the Africhange wallet. The introduction of the wallet feature is the first in a series of updates that will make using the Africhange platform a much more interactive and collaborative experience. What is the Wallet feature? This feature involves streamlining the interface to make it

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How to choose an online money transfer platform

If you are a regular user of online remittance platforms, chances are you have noticed that the range of remittance methods available for use has grown considerably over the last couple of years. With COVID-19 restricting travel and increasing the need for hygienic and contactless transactions, the amount of remittance

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Is Africhange Secure?

Security is of utmost importance when using an online money transfer platform. At Africhange, you can rest assured that your funds are in safe hands. Read on to learn what makes Africhange a secure international remittance application. Africhange: A Blockchain-Powered Application Africhange enables users to send money across borders without