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)

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?

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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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)

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

From Poly to Varsity, List of Polytechnics Upgraded To Universities

Due to marginalization of graduates of Polytechnics in Nigeria, there is an upsurge of upgrading Polytechnics in the country to University status by the Federal and State Governments. For instance, the College of Education, Ilesa, Osun State was upgraded to a university in 2022 which is now known as the University of Ilesa. Colleges of … Read more

Guidelines for Importing Italian Footwear Into The U.S

From January to December, millions of people in the United States and around the world crave great designer footwear. And in this case, Italian shoes come to mind. For casuals, business executive meetings, and fashionistas, you need footwear that matches the specific occasion. As lucrative shoe importation business into the U.S. is, it also comes … Read more

Nigeria May Impose ‘Heavy’ Tax On Foreign Exchange Transactions At Parallel Market

The imposition of excise tax on foreign exchange transactions outside the official market is one of the recommendations of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee which submitted its recommendations Wednesday in Abuja. In a report titled “Quick Wins”, the committee head and a tax expert, Taiwo Oyedele led his members to submit its … Read more