Opeyemi Quadri 
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) opened its portal for application on Friday, May 24, 2024, after several amendments to the Access to Higher Education law establishing it. The application process is divided into segments, you will have to start by creating an account by clicking on “GET STARTED” to fill in the questions, move on … Read more
A publication by the Transport for London (TfL) has revealed that High Commissions and Embassies owe a total of £143,527,113 as a congestion charge to the UK government. What is it? A £15 is a daily charge as a Congestion Charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 (Monday-Friday) and 12:00-18:00 Saturday to Sunday and bank … Read more
The helicopter crash on Sunday, May 19, 2024, which led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has joined the list of aviation accidents that have claimed the lives of the Presidents or Heads of State of countries around the world. The Iranian President wasn’t the only one aboard when his helicopter crashed. Along … Read more
Forex CFD trading promises opportunity and excitement for those looking to diversify their portfolios and take advantage of the enormous potential of the global currency markets. However, entering this field demands more than desire; it also requires a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, market nuances and risk management strategies. This article explores all you … Read more
The way events happen in Nigeria makes it seem like Nigerians forget things quickly, but the way bigger events override the others is overwhelming. No wonder no one is asking about the whereabouts of the billionaire and celebrity police officer Abba Alhaji Kyari, a suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police. He was arrested on February 14, … Read more
In the United States and Canada, business owners know it is mandatory to register their businesses. They do this not just because of the legal requirements but also because of the other benefits of doing so. However, in some developing economies, such as Nigeria, business owners are most often forced to register their business with … Read more
The bribery allegation by Binance CEO Richard Teng against some members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives is getting ‘interesting’, yet embarrassing, by the day. On Thursday, May 9, 2024, a Public Affairs analyst, Kayode Ogundamisi, revealed that Honourable Dominic Ifeanyichukwu Okafor was the lawmaker who demanded millions of dollars in bribes from the cryptocurrency firm. As … Read more
Those closely following the probe by Nigeria’s federal lawmakers will know that the recent bribery allegation the Binance CEO made against the House of Representatives House Committee on Financial Crimes, chaired by Ginger Onwusibe (LP, Abia), isn’t new. Sadly, the majority of Nigerians, who commented on the rebuttal from the government, believed him over the … Read more
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There are 43 primary mortgage financial institutions in Nigeria, they are:
If the new cybersecurity tax is implemented, you will be charged N500 on N100,000 and N5,000 on N1 million. The 0.5 per cent is applied to electronic transactions as mandated by the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) (amendment) Act 2024. The 0.5% will be paid by the transaction originator, which will be deducted by the financial … Read more
Nigerians will now pay a 0.5% cybersecurity tax on transfers made, following an announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday, May 6, 2024. According to the CBN circular, the levy will go to the national cybersecurity fund and will be administered by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). Although 16 … Read more
In terms of consumption of goods and services, total investment, net exports, and government spending, the 36 states in Nigeria are not equal. All these economic indicators put together contribute to states’ Gross Domestic Product. This table lists Nigeria’s 36 states by their estimated total GDP in 2021 according to a 2022 report by BudgIT, Nigeria’s civic organisation that uses technology to … Read more
The closing price for Bitcoin (BTC) in April 2024, was $60,636.86 with a market capitalization, shedding over $209 billion. Its marketcap was $1,403,108,244,336 in March but dropped to $1,193,544,962,108 by the end of April. Here is how Bitcoin performed from April 1 to 30, 2024: Date Open High Close April 30 $63,839.42 $64,703.33 $60,636.86 April 29 $63,106.36 $64,174.88 $63,841.12 April 28 … Read more