Lots of small business owners want to know if they need to link their Bank Verification Number or BVN to SMEDAN portal. The answer is yes! And you know why? The full benefits of SMEDAN are in its subscription services and this can only happen when you link your BVN to your SMEDAN Identification Number. … Read more
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has its headquarters in Abuja, six zonal offices, and 36 state branch offices spread across Nigeria. The agency is set up to look into the affairs of MSMEs operating in Nigeria and empower them to contribute to macroeconomic activities. It does this by also issuing free e-copy … Read more
In the digital age, where information travels at the speed of light, the reputation of your business can make or break its success. Key Takeaways: If you want your business to navigate the vast online landscape, managing its reputation has become an essential aspect of maintaining a competitive edge. In this article, we delve into Online Reputation Management (ORM) and … Read more
Even if you have a fully funded MSc or PhD scholarship in the United States, your visa may still be rejected by the interview officer at the U.S. embassy in Nigeria. Also, speaking refined English or showing extreme brilliance in your field of study isn’t a ticket to get a Visa at the U.S. embassy … Read more
Whether your visa is a fully funded MSc or PhD scholarship in the U.S., a consular officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate may still find you inadmissible into the United States. According to the U.S. government, your visa application may be approved or denied regardless of the visa you’re holding. Why Your Visa May Be Rejected … Read more
You can access at least N250K and as high as N2.5 million as a business loan to support your business, thanks to the partnership between the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Sterling Bank. Application Update Applicants for the loan who submitted applications in November 2023 have now had their … Read more
After your name reservation has been approved and your registration process is successful without being queried or you resolved all queries, it’s time to print a copy of your CAC certificate. It is an e-copy. You no longer need a courier service to ship your CAC certificate, everything is now digitized, thanks to the former … Read more
In July 14, 2010, the price of Bitcoin was just $0.04865, but by December 16, 2024, the world saw Bitcoin reach its All-Time High at $106,488.25/BTC. We migth see more people jumping in to invest in the most valuable cypto. But you have to invest with caution, that’s why we put this together for you. … Read more
If you’re unfamiliar with the term, a ‘cryptocurrency’ is a type of digital or virtual currency. It operates independently of a central bank and is secured by cryptography, making it almost impossible to counterfeit. Simply put, it involves putting your money into these digital currencies with the hope that their value will increase over time. … Read more
Interested Nigerians can now register for Startups, Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and Accelerators following the launch of Startup Support and Engagement Portal by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. The Minister, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who made the announcement said the portal is a key requirement for the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act. The portal which is available … Read more
Intensive research carried out by environment and earth advocates says crypto mining has an environmental impact. This is due to the rate of energy that is required to mint new crypto coins. Mining is a method that is needed to validate cryptocurrency transactions. We’ll explain the process that is involved in crypto mining, how this … Read more
HR covers many tasks that most HR professionals are forced to be “jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none.” An HR outsourcing service can help alleviate a company’s administrative burden and free employees to focus on income-generating priorities. A good HR 3rd party partner will offer various services, including payroll processing, benefits administration, regulatory compliance, and company policies. Ask for … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has been nurturing a new generation of young politicians since his tenure as the Governor of Borno State. One of them is Ishaq Ahmed Ningi, a Bauchi-born, trained architect. His inclusion in the list of new appointees by President Bola Tinubu in September 2023 as a Senior Special Assistant to the … Read more
If you want to use Starlink in Maldives, it will cost you MVR10,488.78 ($680.21) as a one-time payment and recurring MVR1,000 ($64.85) as a monthly connection to the service. Launch of Starlink in Maldives On November 9, 2023, Starlink high-speed internet services went live in the Republic of Maldives, joining the list of countries that … Read more
To buy and sell cryptocurrency, you need a tool to handle your coins, it is called a “cryptocurrency wallet”. Transactions in cryptocurrency are impossible without it. They serve as personal interfaces to the blockchain, the technology underlying cryptocurrencies. What are cryptocurrency wallets, why they’re important, how do they function, and what are the factors to consider … Read more