Opeyemi Quadri In 2021, exports from Italy to the rest of the world were valued at $597 Billion USD, making the country ranked No. 7 in terms of exports among 226 countries. Italy also imported goods and services worth $570 Billion USD , according to The Observatory Economic Complexity (OEC). But this article focuses on Italy’s top … Read more
The core reasons why a country might redenominate are to fight high inflation, to simplify accounting, for political reasons, to boost investor’s confidence, to enhance pegging, and to show that a form of monetary reform. In 2007, Ghana redenominated its currency due to inflation. In 2009, the Zimbabwean Dollar was rebased due to hyperinflation. It … Read more
The Naira, on Wednesday, crashed to N950 to a dollar at the parallel market as the country battles the issue of foreign exchange (FX) scarcity. The figure represents a depreciation of N25 or 2.04% compared to the N925 it reported exactly a week ago (September 6) The operators of the parallel market and currency traders, Bureau De Change operators (BDCs), attributed the depreciation … Read more
Important components of an executive summary are business name, location, mission statement, a brief description of products or services, a summary of company objectives and goals, financials, growth potential, and funding request (if you’re seeking investors or loans). What Is An Executive Summary? In every professional business plan, there must be a prefix or a part … Read more
What is a Beekeeping Business? Also known as apiculture, beekeeping refers to the maintenance of bee colonies, usually in hives, by humans. Some people might keep bees for personal use, but when this practice is done on a commercial scale for the purpose of making a profit, it becomes a beekeeping business. If you are … Read more
Meaning of multiple exchange rate systems Multiple exchange rate systems refer to systems where a country maintains more than one official exchange rate for its currency. How it works In a multiple exchange rate setup, the apex bank may set different rates for different types of transactions or for different types of goods and services. … Read more
What is the Unification of Exchange Rates? Unification of exchange rate refers to the process through which a country that has multiple exchange rates for its currency consolidates them into a single rate. Unifying the exchange rate seeks to simplify and streamline foreign exchange systems, and it has economic, financial, and sometimes political implications. Nigeria, for … Read more
It is no longer about whether an organic business is profitable. In this post, we’ve put together all the information you need to come up with a winning business plan for your honey business. You will also get a free downloadable questionnaire template, which you use to write your plan to suit your budget. Because … Read more
From administrative and logistical points to legal and branding, the implications of changing a country’s name are numerous. This article will explore the cost of renaming a country. Background In invitations sent to World leaders on the occasion of G20 summit, the dinner invitation letter read, “The President of Bharat” raising speculations that India’s move … Read more
There are strong indications that India might change its name to the Republic of Bharat, making the former British colony the latest country to shake off its colonial identity. India will not be the first or the last country to change its name. Turkey changed its name to Turkiye; Czech Republic changed to Czechia; The … Read more
The Current State of Affairs of USD/NG Dollar to Naira exchange rate at the Importers’ and Exporters’ window closed at $/N747.87 on Monday, September 4, 2023, while it closed at $/N912 at the black market (the unofficial market), the same day. The Background to Dollar to Naira Rate 40 years ago (1983), $1 = N0.724, … Read more
A former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned that the US Dollar to Naira could fall to N1,500, “if the CBN printed more naira” the way it did during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Sanusi, who berated how Buhari’s government managed the economy, said experts’ advice was ignored while it borrowed about NGN30 … Read more
There is an age-long myth about the Nigerian Civil War. One of them is a propaganda that the Eastern Region Military Governor Lt.Col. Odumegwu Ojukwu released Chief Obafemi Awolowo who was serving a prison term for treason when the Biafra War broke out. It was propaganda! Ojukwu had not declared Biafra war when Pa Awo … Read more
NIMASA stands for Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, a government agency that is in charge of regulating shipping, maritime labour and coastal waters in Nigeria. It is one of the most important agencies domiciled in the new Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The agency was formerly under the Federal Ministry of Transportation until the creation … Read more
Meaning of Cash Flow Cash flow refers to the total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business. In simple terms, it is the movement of money in and out of your business. Whether it’s due to unexpected expenses, slow-paying customers, or seasonal sales fluctuations, cash flow problems can put a severe … Read more