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How To Start Your Restaurant (Part II)
April 19, 2022
The food-service industry is a booming industry. As I stated in the first part of this series on how to start your restaurant, the food-service industry is a delicate industry that requires you to make strategic planning and execution. You have to specify your demographic, the restaurant service style, and your niche. In this article, … Continue reading How To Start Your Restaurant (Part II)
Bankly, Nigerian FinTech For The Unbanked
April 19, 2022
The absence of banking systems in villages has made the unbanked rely on traditional saving systems. Popularly known as isusu and ajo, this system enables them to save money with a thrift collector. The thrift collector then shares the money at the end of the saving period. However, this system is highly flawed. First, there … Continue reading Bankly, Nigerian FinTech For The Unbanked
Easter: FG Declares Friday And Monday As Public Holidays
April 19, 2022
The government has urged Christians to pray for the country during celebrations. As Christians continue with preparations for Easter celebrations, the Federal Government has declared Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18, 2022, as public holidays. This information was contained in an official statement on behalf of the government by the Minister of Interior Rauf … Continue reading Easter: FG Declares Friday And Monday As Public Holidays
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Vice President Yemi Osibanjo Finally Declares To Run For 2023 Presidency
April 19, 2022
After much speculations and clamours, Vice President Professor Yemi Osibanjo has put to rest months of apprehensions, agitations, rumours and consultations as he finally declares to run for president. According to him: Read more about Politics “I formally declare my intention to run for the office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, on … Continue reading Vice President Yemi Osibanjo Finally Declares To Run For 2023 Presidency
Did You Know? Discover Nigeria Tourism
Did You Know: Hidden Treasures In Nigeria To Explore In 2022 (Pt 2)
April 19, 2022
Have you ever read through the packages offered by other countries for tourism? There is so much Nigeria has that has not been material for tourism exploration. We have looked at rolling hills, sand dunes, waterfalls, quarries, etc. but there are still more hidden treasures to tap into in Nigeria. Read more about Tourism There … Continue reading Did You Know: Hidden Treasures In Nigeria To Explore In 2022 (Pt 2)
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Tony Elumelu Blows Hot On Twitter Over The State Of The Nation
April 19, 2022
Some days ago, I was in a conversation with my parents and we reminisced on the good old days, about how a bag of rice was 20 Naira in the late 1980s, and how the transport fare from Onitsha to Lagos was 15 Naira in the mid-1990s. Our discussion centred on the history of … Continue reading Tony Elumelu Blows Hot On Twitter Over The State Of The Nation
QuickCheck, The MicroLoan Application Platform
April 19, 2022
A huge percent of Nigeria’s adult population are financially excluded, lacks credit history, and cannot access financial services such as quick and easy loans. In a research conducted by the Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA), only four percent of the adult population can access credit through formal financial institutions, a larger number have their … Continue reading QuickCheck, The MicroLoan Application Platform
How Digital Lending Platforms In Nigeria Can Overcome Poor Loan Repayment Behavior By Low-Income Borrowers
April 19, 2022
Many digital lending platforms have been dragged into several conspiracies as being vindictive, predatory, and shark-like in dealing with their borrowers. In a story bandied about by the Vanguard newspaper, several Nigerian lending platforms have employed the use of threats, witch-hunts, and complete public embarrassment of borrowers who have defaulted on their debt. Further, … Continue reading How Digital Lending Platforms In Nigeria Can Overcome Poor Loan Repayment Behavior By Low-Income Borrowers
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Men You Should Know: Murtala Nyako
April 19, 2022
Vice Admiral Murtala Nyako (Rtd), GCON, CFR: rcds, D.Agric. (H.C.) was elected Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Nigeria, taking office in May 2007. Prior to then he served in the Navy, at one time being military governor of Niger State, and being appointed Chief of Naval Staff in December 1989. Read more about Men you … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Murtala Nyako
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$100,000 Up For Grabs In The Nigeria LNG (NLNG) 2022 Prize For Science
April 19, 2022
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited is accepting entries for The Nigeria Prize for Science, with the theme: Innovations in Sustainable Food Security. This is in line with its vision of helping to build a better Nigeria. This annual prize for science is endowed by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) to recognize outstanding scientific achievements by Nigerians … Continue reading $100,000 Up For Grabs In The Nigeria LNG (NLNG) 2022 Prize For Science
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Men You Should Know: Waziri Kolo Ibrahim
April 19, 2022
Alhaji Waziri Kolo Ibrahim was a Kanuri businessman from Borno State, Nigeria, who became a prominent politician and party leader during the Nigerian Second Republic. He was one of the original founders and financiers of the Nigerian People’s Party, but in 1978 left the party to form the Great Nigeria People’s Party (GNPP). As … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Waziri Kolo Ibrahim
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The Russian-Ukrainian War: Black Racism At The Borders Of Eastern Europe
April 19, 2022
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its sixth day, African refugees fleeing Russian bombardments of Ukraine have found themselves stranded at various border points in Eastern Europe, especially in the Ukrainian-Polish border. Several videos and photos have littered the social media space showing Polish immigration and police officers deterring African refugees from entering … Continue reading The Russian-Ukrainian War: Black Racism At The Borders Of Eastern Europe
Indicina Is Enabling Lenders To Give African Loans Using Alternative Data
April 19, 2022
In May 2017, the bills on Secured Transactions in Movable Assets Acts (Collateral Registry Act), 2017 and the Credit Reporting Act, 2017 were signed into law by Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo. This means that individuals with cars could register them as movable assets on the National Collateral Registry as collateral to secure loans … Continue reading Indicina Is Enabling Lenders To Give African Loans Using Alternative Data
Igbo Language Is Officially A Course Of Study At Oxford University
April 19, 2022
People around the globe can now learn the Igbo Language at the University of Oxford Renowned global institute of learning, the University of Oxford, England, has for the first time in its 926-year history, introduced the Nigerian Igbo language as a course of study. Igbo Language which is mainly spoken by the Igbo people of … Continue reading Igbo Language Is Officially A Course Of Study At Oxford University
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Opportunities To Maximize In Nigeria’s Tourism Sector
April 19, 2022
Tourism is a gigantic business waiting to explode in Nigeria. Lagos and Abuja are getting it right and the rest of the nation is playing catchup. But you don’t have to be in those cities to maximize the opportunities in Nigeria’s tourism sector. Here are a few pointers to the areas you can invest … Continue reading Opportunities To Maximize In Nigeria’s Tourism Sector
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