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
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) released a new grading system for polytechnics in Nigeria during the 2019/2020 academic session. The new grading system is known as the Standardized Unified Grading System, that is what most Nigerian polytechnics use today. Standardized Unified Grading System for Polytechnics in Nigeria Here is the grading system, letter grade, and … Read more
To calculate your GPA for the first semester, multiply the grade point obtained in each course by the number of units assigned to the specific course, the sum of which is divided by the total number of credit units taken for a semester. For example, if your GPA after adding points, you arrive at 101 … Read more
From January to December, millions of people in the United States and around the world crave great designer footwear. 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 with … Read more
Instagram is the most popular social platform, especially among youngsters. It has 1.25 billion active users till now. Every celebrity and brand has an account on this platform. It is the best marketing tool nowadays but getting huge reach requires some special efforts on this platform. In this article, we will learn the smart ways … Read more
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
The most indebted state in Nigeria in terms of domestic and external debts Lagos generated the highest Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) with N651.15 billion in 2022, data from the National Bureau of Statistics revealed. It isn’t the first time Nigeria’s commercial capital will be on top of the list of IGR in Nigeria. In 2021, Lagos topped … Read more
Just a few minutes after the Naira slid to $/N1,220 against the US Dollar at the parallel market on Monday, October 23, President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that he is not relenting in making sure that foreign exchange liquidity improves. On Monday, Naira experienced its worst value against the USD in history closing at … Read more
In today’s dynamic business landscape, aspiring entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for low cost business ideas with high profits that can pave their way to financial independence and success. Whether you’re a budding business owner looking to escape the 9-to-5 grind or simply seeking a side hustle to supplement your income, this article explores … Read more
Since assuming office as the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo aka BTO has shown passion to address Nigeria’s passport application age-long delay tactics by some officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), but corruption persists. If you register for a passport online, you’ve committed an offence in the eyes of NIS officials, raising the question: … Read more
Can a Nigerian in the U.S. with an expired passport travel to Nigeria with the same passport? YES, as a Nigerian in the United States, you can travel to Nigeria with your expired passport. This travel policy regarding passports applies to Nigerian nationals in foreign countries around the world following a statement from Nigeria’s government … Read more
A financial analyst Kalu Aja has proffered solutions to the lingering FOREX crisis in Nigeria, saying it is possible for the country to achieve a $/N500 exchange rate. At the time of publication, the US dollar was exchanging at N1,165, EURO at N1,168, while British Pound was N1,350 at the parallel market. At the I … Read more
The dollar closed at $/N782.68 Thursday, October 19, 2023, according to data from the FMDQ website, while it closed at N1,160 to a dollar at the parallel market, that’s a gap of N377.32 between the Naira and the US Dollar. It’s time for Nigeria to make a bold move: to either devalue or defend the … Read more
I watched in dismay as some officials of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) ‘gyrated’ over the removal of their boss, Garba Abubakar. The embarrassing audacity of civil servants The audacious civil servants at the CAC headquarters in Abuja didn’t merely rejoice over Mr. Abubakar’s exit on October 14, 2023; they displayed inscriptions on placards and banners … Read more
For eight years of his administration, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari released a total of N4.28 trillion as 13 percent derivation revenue to the oil-producing states. Delta State received the highest: N1.26 trillion. How much did each state receive? According to data obtained from FAAC and complied by InfomediaNG team, here is the total amount each of … Read more