Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is transforming how we manage and interact with money in the areas of investment, insurance, derivatives, and other financial activities on centralized finance. Key Takeaways: What benefits will DeFi bring to the financial sector? And will it disrupt the traditional banking norms? We’ll explore several ways DeFi is revolutionizing the financial sector, its benefits, risks, … Read more
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is one of Nigeria’s agencies under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. Takeaway: The agency offers many benefits to medium and small businesses in Nigeria, including: History of SMEDAN The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) was established by the administration … Read more
Many advantages come with registering your business with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). For instance, the agency is the first point of call when the federal government, private firms, and foreign organisations want to support medium and small businesses in Nigeria. If you are yet to include your business in SMEDAN … Read more
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