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It’s no news that we love Art at Tangerine, why else would we sponsor an Art fair year on year, four times in a row. We would admit a little that part of the reason for this consistency is because this fair is the largest Art fair in Africa

Recycling is one of the most important actions currently available to reduce the effect of plastic waste on our ecosystem. With this, disposed plastics are transformed from waste to furniture, clothing, oil, more plastics etc., for us at Tangerine, they become scholarships for children, protecting and giving them hope for the future.

Have you ever wondered why you bother setting up a password on your phone, installing security doors in your home, installing a car tracker, taking vitamins, etc.? If asked, your most likely response will be, ‘I want to be safe’ and to be honest this is the answer we expect.

My alarm sounded at 5 am, I had to get up early to avoid the mad traffic in Lagos. I still need someone to explain how we all survive in Lagos daily. I like leaving my house before 6 am so I ensure all I need is always ready the day before.

As we gradually draw the curtains on ‘summer 22’ and transition into another school season, we have put together a few tips to help parents transition and prepare for now and the future.

“We are never going to be the same”. Those were my mom's words when the news broke out about our Dad’s demise.

Remember how you wanted to grow up so fast as a child/teenager, the future promised to bring you all the beautiful and imaginative pictures you had in your head. The lives the adults had was the ultimate and you couldn’t wait to live it; and boom, lights, camera, action, you’re on stage and it’s time to be an adult.

While the title, Head Engineering & Core Business Application sounds very streamlined, you’ll be surprised to find out the role requires more than just a good background or commendable track record in engineering as we will see from Saikat’s POV.

The sweetest partnerships are the obvious kind. At first glance, you can see how they would work perfectly, how their personalities correspond, how their core values align, and understand without being told why this is meant to be.

We have all agreed that whatever you spend your money to acquire or whatever you own needs to be protected right? Since we have established that fact, let’s help you choose the right insurance plan for your car.

We found out there are 3 categories of people when it comes to understanding pensions and how it works. Here is what we think.

There has been an increased need in recent years for Product managers (PM) in the Tech space as more and more companies strive to innovate and develop products that meet their customer’s needs or solve a problem. “The product manager of today is increasingly the mini-CEO of the product.”

It’s just natural for parents to want the best for their child(ren). We say it is natural because the moment a child is born or adopted, your love, genuine affection and commitment to the child grows most often than not without tutelage.

You might have seen/heard about this zesty brand, Tangerine and perhaps you are currently protecting yourself and the things you love with Tangerine Insurance, and then the National Pension Commission (PenCom) says you can switch from your current Pension Fund Administrator to Tangerine Pensions, so you are asking yourself, why you haven’t switched yet.

On Saturday, the 9th of April 2022, some of the most prestigious polo teams in Africa converged at the Ikoyi Polo Club to compete in the 2022 President’s and Easter Cup. The tournament, which is set to last for a week, has been packed with thrilling moments, and Tangerine is at the centre of it all.

It is often said that any country where you do not find a Nigerian running a business is as good as uninhabitable. This underscores the dogged African spirit or in this case, the dogged Nigerian spirit. The will and drive to always find a way.

Stability is the life force for business owners. For entrepreneurs to keep building thriving businesses, they need cover from loss, damage, and unforeseen expenses across all corners of their lives.

Breaking news! We took a trip to the future to have a conversation(with the future) about pensions in Nigeria. This time-travel was inspired by our obsession to go over the top for you, and answer all your questions about pensions or any of our products in ways no one has ever thought about.

Remember that one time you requested for an Uber ride and your driver was female (ok ok, maybe unlike some of us, you’ve never had to take an Uber) or that time you saw a female bus driver and couldn’t help but be shocked?

There’s one question that keeps us up at night; makes us toss and turn; makes us pace back and forth. And believe it or not, that question is: what if some insurance plans were...romantic partners?

Some of the best movies are those with flashback scenes. Because a good flashback typically gives a clearer perspective to the present and helps us, the viewers, connect all the dots.    So, in the spirit of flashbacks and gaining a clearer perspective, here’s a necessary flashback for sustainability, one that serves as a necessary reminder of our collective responsibility and how to map the way forward.  

We understand value better in retrospect. If someone told you that it was going to rain today, you probably won’t see the value of that information until it rains. It goes like this for almost everything in life.

Nowadays, our needs are increasing at an astronomical rate: there’s always a bill to cover or a shopping list to get through. As a result, we could go over our budget before the month runs out, leaving us without extra cash to get what we want urgently. But Tangerine’s (Tang) Overdrafts in the app means you can now get extra cash anytime to get what you want.

Tangerine Africa, a financial services company, is leading the way in designing financial tools and services that are accessible to everyone no matter who they are or where they are from and is giving the world a front seat in this journey through its new campaign ‘Finance Made Sweeter”.

Let’s play a game. If you got a hundred thousand Naira for reading this article, what would you spend it on? Given that you've chosen your answers, I am sure Insurance was not an option. This isn’t because you don’t think it’s important, rather it is because you do not understand why you need it.

The Ember months are here and the race to finish the year strongly has begun. I mean, who doesn’t want a December filled with “milk and honey” or sweet, sweet Tangerines, everyone wishes for a December where they can spend and enjoy themselves as a reward for all the work throughout the year (That Detty December vibe).

In layman's terms, financial freedom is having enough money to never worry about money again. We often mistake financial independence for financial freedom. At the end of this article, we hope you are able to differentiate one from the other and see that financial freedom is indeed possible.

Choosing server-side technology is one of the most important decisions that every CTO or VP of Technology must make. The choice determines how fast a product can be shipped to market, the total cost of ownership and what future maintenance will be.

My name is Dotun Jolaoso and I currently work as a backend Engineer at Tangerine Life. Over the past year, we have successfully built, shipped, and launched insurance products designed to help solve several financial problems for the average Nigerian at affordable rates.

According to research on the Nigerian fintech space by Mckinsey, only 3% of digital financial products are focused on Insurance, while the others cover payments, savings, investments, accounts, and loans.

Join the initiative to offer hope while preserving the planet for the next generation.

A healthy and safe world rooted in sustainable practices impacts our chances of providing genuine financial security for us and generations to come.

Without intentional efforts to include and support women, we will not solve financial inclusion.

A world with 'Zero Malaria' Starts with you

Tangerine is committed to helping individuals (no matter the socio-economic class) get on the right path to financial recovery and security.

Over the last century, most of the world’s finances have been managed by the ‘Baby Boomers’ and ‘Gen X’. Nigeria is not an exception to this, the finances of families, organizations, and religious institutions to mention a few have been controlled by the people in the two generations.

Red flags are oftentimes attached to relationships, but we would like to inform you of red flags you need to avoid regarding your finances in 2021 i.e., what ways can you disrespect money that will be unhealthy for you and your finances.

Financial literacy is having the necessary knowledge to make good decisions about your money. \nThe importance of being financially literate ties directly to one’s chances of growing and managing wealth. Without further ado, let’s get into it.

Security is an indispensable need in every aspect of our lives therefore managing risk is equally as much about identifying opportunities for progress as avoiding or minimizing losses.

Kotlin is an Android-compatible language that is concise, expressive, and designed to boost the productivity of developers so they can build high-performance mobile applications.

Access to quality healthcare and quick diagnosis assure a high chance of recovery from a disease like Malaria.

Traditionally, in the first few weeks of the year, people set financial goals and some people make conscious efforts to achieve those goals. However, if you weren’t able to set goals or you haven’t been able to set the ball rolling on your planned goals it is not too late to get started.

Beyond the slick, beautiful looking interface of the app, the Tangerine app at its core is a suite of well thought out products, designed to help you live a life without worries and secure your financial future.

Insurance is a contract signed by an entity (individual or company) and a company (Insurance company) with the latter agreeing to provide financial protection or reimbursement in case of specified losses as stated in the contract (policy).

When we chose the fruit, what were we thinking? What is the difference between a Tangerine and an Apple? What do our colours mean?

At Tangerine, we plan to help you attain financial freedom by further optimizing our services through digital platforms; to guarantee your convenience and safer transactions.

In light of recent events in Nigeria, we felt the need to lend a helping hand to help people rebuild all that has been lost and cope with what cannot be rebuilt.

We presented the 2020/2021 Academic year Tangerine Life Recycling Scholarship to its recipient- Yetunde Saheed.

Adventures of Titi is a web video series featuring a young law graduate Titi and a YouTube channel where she discusses the importance of financial security, especially insurance.

Tangerine Term Life Insurance plan is designed for uncertain times like this. Get a fixed payout of N1 million for your loved ones.

In these difficult times, our health workers and volunteer caregivers are our first line of defence against the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Our goal is to provide a financially secure future for all Nigerians. We realize that it is impossible to do that without considering healthcare. So we came up with a solution.

This year, Tangerine is once again going to - ArtX and it promises to be even more fun than last year.

KYC is an acronym for Know Your Customer. The KYC process is a guideline for businesses designed to help them accurately identify the customers they are doing business with.

Protecting Lives is serious business. Ask anyone who has done it before. Don’t know anyone? No worries, Tangerine Life has you covered.

Protecting Lives is serious business. Ask anyone who has done it before. Don’t know anyone? No worries, Tangerine Life has you covered.

Jolted by several factors the global insurance industry has in recent years, evolved. How has it evolved and what opportunities does this present?

Our Term Life Plus insurance plan goes a step beyond cover in case of death to include a redeemable critical illness benefit.

When budgeting is done and reviewed properly, insights into personal lifestyle choices can be reviewed more clearly.

Attaining financial security on a 'Middle Class' income (1)

When budgeting is done and reviewed properly, insights into personal lifestyle choices can be reviewed more clearly.

To provide our customers, with a financially secure future, we have continually created financial solutions. Now, we have more great news!

A secure financial future goes beyond finances alone, it permeates every area of life, including a safer, cleaner world.