Opeyemi Quadri

Ope is a finance writer and researcher with 10+ years of experience in content creation. His interests cut across decentralized finance, investment, foreign exchange, government policies and politics.

Primary Dealer Market Makers in Nigeria: Their Functions and List of PDMMs

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Primary Dealer Market Makers (PDMMs) are banks or other financial institutions that are appointed by the Debt Management Office (DMO) to act as authorized dealers in selling bonds of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN bonds). Understanding PDMMs in Nigeria PDMMs is a system put in place by DMO whereby some financial institutions are given an exclusive right to purchase/underwrite all government securities issued … Read more

Visual Tech Innovations Reshaping Content Creation

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Content is king in the digital world we live in. From breathtaking Instagram stories to mind-blowing TikTok videos, content producers never stop pushing the envelope of what’s possible. With technology constantly changing, these artists have access to a whole new range of cutting-edge tools that allow them to produce visually striking work. Greetings from the … Read more

Buying FGN Savings Bond, Its Benefits and Downsides

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FGN Savings Bonds (FGNSB) are government-issued debt securities of the Federal Government of Nigeria FGN Savings Bonds in Nigeria are designed to be long-term investments just like Series EE and Series I bonds in the United States. We will explore the meaning of FGN savings bonds, interest payments, and how to subscribe to FG-backed securities. … Read more

20 Most Followed Nigerian Politicians on Twitter (Now X)

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Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is the most followed Nigerian politician on X, now Twitter with 5.08 million followers. Others on the top 10 list are ex-President Muhammadu Buhari (4.6 million followers); ex-VP Yemi Osinbajo (4.27million followers); Peter Obi with 4.03million followers; Dino Melaye (3.7 million followers), and Shehu Sani with 3.22 million followers. … Read more

Rivers State Governors From 1967-Present

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State governors in nigeria 2019 to 2023 NYesom-Wike

The first executive governor of Rivers was Melford Obiene Okilo while the incumbent governor of the state is Siminalayi Fubara. There have been 17 governors in Rivers State since the creation of the state in 1967: 10 of them were military administrators while 7 became governor through a democratic process. Rivers State Military Governors From 1967 To … Read more

FACT CHECK: Do Nigerians Spend $975million on Online Betting Daily?

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The October 2023 report by the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) claimed that over 65 million Nigerians engage in betting daily, spending an average of $15 calls for scrutiny. By this claim, this translates to $975million daily, $29.2Billion per month, and not less than $351billion per year on bet spending. If Nigerian bettors are committing … Read more

Did You Buy Guinness Nigeria Shares Years Ago? Your Name Might Be On Its 45,759 Unclaimed Dividends

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Guinness Nigeria List of Unclaimed Dividends

If you bought shares of Guinness Nigeria a few years ago, your name might be on the list of 45,759 unclaimed dividends recently published by the company. As of June 30, 2023, Nigeria Guinness says its Dividend 93 booklet contains names of shareholders whose dividend warrants were returned unclaimed “because their address could not be … Read more

5 Criticisms Against NIMASA

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Zaikede Patrick Akpobolokemi former DG of NIMASA

From corruption to job racketeering, from transparency issues to procurement violations, there has never been any time the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has not been in the news since its inception. While we acknowledge the success recorded by the agency, especially the automation of the registration process of Shipping Companies and Agents, … Read more

Past DGs of NIMASA From 1988 To Date

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Zaikede Patrick Akpobolokemi former DG of NIMASA

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has produced 13 Director Generals since 1988 to date. Its pioneer DG was Bassey Ekong. Bassey was appointed in 1988 by the regime military of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. With its core mandate of pursuing the development of shipping and regulatory matters relating to merchant shipping and seafarers, … Read more

Starlink’s Internet Now Available In The Country of Georgia

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Starlink’s high-speed internet is now available in the country of Georgia, according to a press statement from the company’s headquarters on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. In 2021, SpaceX’s starlink showed interest in entering Georgia, during a meeting with top government officials who met with the SpaceX team in Los Angeles. A delegation from the country … Read more

Is CBN Planning To Redenominate The Naira?

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has no plan to redenominate the naira, a statement by the apex bank said on Tuesday. Background There is speculation in circulation that claims that Nigeria is planning to redenominate its currency by January 2024. The speculation gained traction both on social media and some messaging apps, causing panic … Read more

History and Functions of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)

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History and Functions of National Inland Waterways Authority

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is the government agency saddled with the core responsibility of providing regulation for Nigeria’s inland water navigation. But has this agency been able to fully explore the size of Nigeria’s inland waterways that span 10,000 kilometres? This article explores the departments in NIWA, the history, departments, and functions of … Read more

Where Can Wide Area Network Optimization Be Applied?

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A vast area network (WAN) allows businesses to transfer information between sites. Data must be sent quickly, securely, and without errors between the main office and remote staff or with suppliers. WAN optimization helps achieve this. It uses several techniques to improve data transfer efficiency, such as TCP acceleration, window scaling, and data compression. LAN … Read more

Swift vs. Kotlin: A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting the Perfect Language for Mobile App Development

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Swift and Kotlin in app development

Introduction to Mobile App Development Mobile app development has become an integral part of our modern society. With the increasing demand for mobile applications, it has become crucial to select the right app development language. The choice of language can greatly impact the success and efficiency of your app. In this comprehensive guide, we will … Read more

List of Crypto Exchanges That Have Shut Down (2014 to Present)

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Not all companies can live forever, cryptocurrency exchanges are no exception. Some of them are victims of internal compromise, hacks or intentional acts by their founders. For instance, in 2021, 103 crypto exchanges shut down even though Bitcoin reached its first-ever All-Time High of $69,044.77 (November 10, 2021). Here is a list of over 400 crypto exchanges … Read more