Opeyemi Quadri 
If you are into exporting agriculture products in Nigeria, you will NAQS certificate otherwise known as Phytosanitary Certificate What is NAQS? NAQS means Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service. It is an agency under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, which also issues the Phytosanitary Certificate. Core Mandate of NAQS NAQS is directly responsible for assessing, … Read more
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) was established on August 23, 1993, by the military regime of Gen Ibrahim Babangida, three days before he stepped down as Nigeria’s military president. Before NOA came into effect through Decree 100 of 1993, there were some organs within the Federal Ministry of Information to diffuse the information from the … Read more
If there were no data management policy by Nigeria’s government, its citizens wouldn’t have seen the need to register for the National Identity Number (NIN), a prelude to getting the National Identity Card. And lately, some people who haven’t registered want to know if the NIN registration has closed and if not, “where are the … Read more
Nigeria’s major source of revenue today, crude oil, is traced to Oliobiri, the present-day Bayelsa State, South-South geopolitical zone. But apart from oil, the state is blessed with other resources that could sustain the economic management of a country is properly harnessed. In this guide, we’re going to elaborately cover some of the profitable business … Read more
When Bauchi state was part of the Northern regional government in the 1960s, it contributed massively to the economic growth of the region and the central government at the time. The stable source of revenue in the state agriculture. Even as it became a state in 1976, Bauchi continues to be home to a lot … Read more
After the most valuable digital currency closed in October at $60,717.07 USD, it started in November at $60,800.57. It seems the $60K has been the most comfortable for the BTC since it crossed that mark in 2021. BTC recorded an All-Time High (ATH) of $68,789.63 on November 10, 2021, to surpass its previous $64K ATH, … Read more
All 36 states in Nigeria have a slogan (or nickname) peculiar to them due to their activities or a record that they have set politically, economically, religiously, and culturally. Most times, people who are familiar with the history of such a state use the slogan to praise them. Below is a list of states and … Read more
Apart from crude oil which constitutes over 90 per cent of its revenue, Nigeria is blessed with more than 40 natural resources that can be found in different parts of the country. What Are Natural Resources? Natural resources are resources that exist on earth without any action from mankind which can be put into use … Read more
Is Ondo a Good State To Do Business? If a state is filled with economic resources, it’s very important that it’s conducive to business activities, so, let’s assess the state based on the following: Ease of doing business In terms of Ease of Doing Business in Nigerian States according to PEBEC, Ondo is ranked No. 8, … Read more
Companies that source at least 50 per cent of their raw materials locally, have the potential to contribute to Nigeria’s foreign exchange, and have export value potential among other requirements can apply for the 100 for 100 Policy on Production and Productivity (PPP). It is an initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to … Read more
The excessive use of coercion and selective arrest of civilians during the regime of Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari led to the downfall of his government. His Chief of Army, the ambitious Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida kicked Buhari and his deputy Maj.-Gen. Tunde Idiagbon out of office through a military coup. Although IBB’s coup like every other … Read more
Nigeria’s major competitive advantage in terms of investment is its population while other parameters are not favourable to a country that prides itself as Africa’s biggest economy. Over the years, its big economy which largely depends on oil revenue has failed to translate to an improved standard of living of its millions of people who … Read more
The incumbent Minister of Women Affairs is Mrs. Uju Kennedy. She will be formally sworn-in on Monday, August 21, 2023. The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs as we know it today came about as a result of the efforts of first ladies in Nigeria. The office of Nigeria’s First Ladies was not official and flamboyant … Read more
For close to three decades, Nigeria’s economy has depended largely on the importation of finished products, even some indigenous manufacturing companies import raw materials. To put a stop to an importation economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on October 25, 2021, launched the “100 for 100” Policy on Production and Productivity (PPP). The laudable … Read more
Commercial banks in Nigeria (Deposit Money Banks) operate under seven different categories of banking licences issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). They are: Commercial banking licence with international authorization Commercial banking licence with national authorization Commercial banking licence with regional authorization Non-interest banking licence with national authorization Merchant banking licence with national authorization … Read more