Merchant Accounts: Types and How It Works

Whether your business has a physical store or online or you provide invisible services such as consulting and advisory, you will likely hear the term merchant account because they involve processing payment. But you have to know who is a merchant and what is a merchant account, the type that fits into your needs and … Read more

Electricity Tariff: How to Check Your Service Band

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According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), consumers of electricity are classified into five (A,B,C,D, and E) and all distribution companies (discos) have activated platforms for their consumers to check their feeder information. If you don’t know how to check which of the above categories you belong to, here is a step-by-step guide on how … Read more

11 Factors That May Influence the Value of a Currency

Dollar to Naira exchange rate Nigeria

The exchange rate and value of a currency is determined by several factors, including inflation rates, political stability, foreign exchange policy,  interest rates, and demand and supply. Exchange rates impact international trade, especially for a country that largely depends on importation and overall economic stability. Here are the most important factors that can influence the … Read more

List of Locations in Ogun Where Residents Enjoy 20 Hours of Electricity Per Day

Olumo Rock in Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria

In Ogun State, power consumers on the FUNAAB 33kv feeder, Ijebu Ode 33kv feeder, and Sango 33kv feeder are among those who are on Band A, who enjoy a minimum of 20 hours eccentricity per day. This clarification followed the announcement by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to hike electricity tariffs on Wednesday, April 3, … Read more

List of Locations in Kwara Where Residents Enjoy 20 Hours of Electricity Per Day

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Electricity consumers that are on Incomer T2B 33kv feeder, Baboko, Ilorin West of Kwara State and UNILORIN 33kv feeder are under Band A, they enjoy at least 20 hours of power supply per day, according to the latest analysis by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The analysis becomes imperative following the hike in electricity tariff … Read more

List of Band A Areas in Oyo State Where They Enjoy 20 Hours of Power Supply

Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria

Ibadan Electricity Distribution (IBEDC) like other electricity distribution companies in Nigeria is designed to not deliver the same efficiency to their customers. Some customers are on Band A feeders and enjoy a minimum of 20 hours of electricity power day, which the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says constitute less than 15% of electricity consumers … Read more

List of Locations in Osun Where They Enjoy 20 Hours of Electricity (Band A Customers)

Osogbo Freedom Park Osun State

Some towns in Osun State enjoy a stable power supply of 20 to 24 hours. Some locations can be found in areas such as Ogo-Oluwa, Oke-Baale, Dagbolu, Ikirun, OAU area of Ile-Ife, and some parts of Ilesa. These locations are categorized under service Band A feeders, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following … Read more

General Liability Insurance: Definition and How It Works?

General liability insurance is a type of business insurance that is designed to protect businesses from costs incurred during normal business operations. Also called business liability insurance, it is a type of business insurance policy that offers coverage to an organization for bodily injury, personal injury, as well as property damage that happened while the business … Read more

5 Types of Band Classifications in Nigeria’s Power Sector (A, B, C, D, and E)

Classification of Power Supply Service Band in Nigeria: A, B, C, D, and D

Electricity consumers are under five types of classifications across power distribution companies in Nigeria. Consumers on Band A enjoy at least 20 hours of power supply per day while locations in Band E have a minimum of four hours of electricity per day. That’s why people in Ikeja GRA may enjoy 20 hours of power … Read more

How Did Bitcoin Perform in March 2024?

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The closing price for Bitcoin (BTC) on March 31, 2024 was $71,333.65 with a market capitalization of $1,403,108,244,336. It was up 16.56% for the month. It ended at $61,198.38 in February 2024. Here is the BTC price from March 1-March 31, 2024: Date Open High Close March 31 $69,647.78 $71,377.78 $71,333.65 March 30 $69,893.44 $70,355.49 $69,645.31 March 29 $70,744.80 $70,913.10 $69,892.83 March … Read more

How Does Cyber Insurance Work?

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Cyber insurance is a type of insurance policy that helps protect a business from threats associated with operating online. It is designed to help lessen the financial risks that may arise from doing business in the digital space, particularly when faced with issues like data breaches. Also known as cyber liability insurance, it is a type … Read more