Annual Essay Competition: Modupe Adefeso-Olateju on why its important to teach our kids about money
14 December 2019 |
6:22 am
The Managing Director of the Education Partnership Center, Modupe Adefeso-Olateju says it is absolutely critical for children to understand that there are different types of literacy one of which is financial literacy. She joins CNBC Africa’s Samuel Onalaru on the sidelines of the 19th Essay Competition organized by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).
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