To some people, cryptocurrency investment is the new oil-money, but it comes with lots of risks and the major challenges facing it is scams, which come in different forms. Research indicates that existing scams persist, albeit with modified tactics aimed at deceiving cryptocurrency holders, especially during the Bitcoin boom. For instance, scammers may be particularly … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operational licensed of 4,173 Bureau de Change (BDC) operators in the country as the cleansing of the FX market continues under Yemi Cardoso. There are over five thousand foreign exchange traders in Nigeria. In a press release Friday signed by Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. … Read more
Some of the licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Nigeria use unbelievable and ridiculous names to obtain operating licenses from Nigeria’s apex bank, a list on the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed. Among the funny business names used by the operators include Deadlist BDC LTD, Ephesians-three-twenty BDC LTD, and Deep … Read more
A degree is okay to practice as a stockbroker, but most employers in the United States, United Kingdom, and Nigeria would prefer a degree holder in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Marketing, and Business Administration plus a professional certification. The body that issues the professional certificate to stockbrokers varies from country to country. Here … Read more
Highlight of the Oronsaye report and recommendations The Federal Executive Council (FEC) led by President Bola Tinubu on Monday, February 26, 2024, directed that the recommendations of the Steve Oronsaye panel on the restructuring and rationalization of Federal agencies, parastatals and commissions should be fully implemented. The panel was set up by the administration of … Read more
The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework stands as a cornerstone in IT service management, offering a structured approach to managing IT services that align with business needs. Among its various phases, the Service Transition phase plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless movement of services from the development stage to operational deployment. This blog … Read more
Twelve years after The Steve Oronsaye Panel submitted its report on restructuring and rationalizing Federal government parastatal and agencies aimed at cutting down on the cost of governance in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu gave a nod to the implementation of the report on Monday, February 26, 2024. A committee that will execute the report has been … Read more
If you have taken a loan from a financial institution and are unable to repay or fail to fulfill the repayment obligations due to circumstances beyond your control, that constitutes a bad loan. Definition Also referred to as bad debts, bad loans arise when the borrower no longer pays loans they obtained from a bank or … Read more
A stockbroker is a person or company that buys and sells stocks and other investments to individuals, companies, and other financial market participants in return for a commission or fee. They act as a financial advisor and investment manager. Their Roles Investment advisor They provide investment advice to their clients. Not just advice, but must … Read more
Bank Identification Number (BIN) is the first six to eight digits on a credit or debit card, which can be found either on the front or back of the card. Also known as Issuer Identification Number (IIN), the BIN is used to identify the financial institution that issued the card. It plays an important role … Read more
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, February 19, 2024, resorted to using firearms in their attempt to salvage the Nigerian currency from total collapse. Watch video: They had stormed the Abuja Zone 4 market, popular for foreign exchange trading, and started shooting sporadically at Bureau De Change operators in an attempt to … Read more
Every year, an American website headquartered in San Francisco, California, allows former and current employees of companies to review their current or former workplaces. The overall reviews on Glassdoor are used to rate companies. This year, the website listed consulting firm Bain & Company, NVIDIA, ServiceNow, and MathWorks as the top best companies to work … Read more
While the campaign for the reduction in the cost of governance continues, state governors allocate a humongous amount for the maintenance of their offices in the approved 2024 budget. In the face of economic difficulties experienced by Nigerians, some of the 36 state governors appear unperturbed by the challenges faced by the people who elected … Read more
As the foreign exchange crisis deepens in Nigeria, the apex bank has directed all Authorized Dealer Banks in the country to stop payment of Personal Travel Allowance and Business Travel Allowance (PTA/BTA) by cash to applicants. In a communique dated February 14 and signed by the Director of Trade and Exchange Department, Hassan Mahmud, the … Read more
The Nigerian currency is at its lowest ebb ever. It has never experienced the kind of depreciation it is currently undergoing since it became the official currency on January 1, 1973. With the current exchange rate of the Naira against the United States Dollar, which stands at $1/N1,517.204 according to the CBN rate, the national … Read more