Some time ago, it was a big deal to transfer money to someone in another country. It is a known fact that senders not only have to go through various strenuous processes but also incur transaction fees. However, things are much better today, particularly due to the advancement in financial technology. Today, anybody from almost … Read more
Ekiti state is located in the southwestern part of Nigeria, and it has borders with Kwara state to the north, Kogi to the northeast, Ondo to the south and southeast, and Osun to the west. Nicknamed the Fountain of Knowledge, in this post, we take a look at the economic profile of Ekiti, its population … Read more
What is SNAP? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the federal government program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. The program helps them buy food for good health and better nutrition. It is one of the most extensive nutrition assistance programs in the United States, serving more than 46 million low-income Americans … Read more
Many times, you have to go through a whole lot just to buy a property you can call home. And as if that is not enough, it is a different ballgame when the deal failed as planned after several attempts. That’s exactly when home buyers protection insurance comes in handy; it becomes imperative when the … Read more
The world’s most capitalized cryptocurrency Bitcoin didn’t make any significant break in the month of October, seating comfortably on $19K through the month even when it broke that mark – above or below – it returned to the $19 range. When it closed September 2022 at $19,431.79, it failed to push beyond that price as … Read more
Adamawa being an extremely diverse state compared to other states in Nigeria is one of the northern states with predominately several economic activities which predominantly involves farming. Located in the northeastern region of Nigeria, Adamawa state shares a border with Cameroon and Borno to the west, Gombe to the west, and Taraba to the southwest. … Read more
Controversy isn’t strange to Elon Musk, the World’s wealthiest man and the new owner of the microblogging platform Twitter. His determination to be the sole owner of Twitter began when he started buying Twitter shares and later became the largest shareholder of the social media platform in April 2022 with a 9.1% ownership stake. The … Read more
Some of the most popular terms used in the world of finance and technology right now are Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency. A cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that can be used to buy goods and services online. And Bitcoin is one of the most popular forms of cryptocurrency that is available right now. However, … Read more
If you are planning on traveling abroad for business, tourism, or for research, there are several things you must put in place to have a smooth trip. However, one of the prominent things that must be settled has to do with doing a currency exchange, since you have to spend the currency of that country … Read more
When you hear black Friday, you know it is time for awesome deals at excellent prices. Black Friday is usually the Friday following Thanksgiving Day that retailers consider marking the beginning of the holiday shopping season. The thrill and excitement of getting the best deals are what most of us, especially those who still need … Read more
One of the states in Nigeria with oil-rich soil coupled with many aquaculture activities is Akwa Ibom state in the South-South geo-political zone. The government job and white-collar jobs are the main economic driver in Akwa Ibom. Also, People mostly make a living by fishing (those who live along rivers and coastlines), farming (those who … Read more
Popular online platform TikTok took the world by storm when it was launched in September 2016. Founded by Zhang Yiming (owner of ByteDance Ltd), this short-form video hosting service is available in 154 countries. In the first quarter of 2022, it is reported that TikTok has over 1 billion monthly users. Other statistics say over … Read more
What is a credit card skimmer? Card skimmers are electronic devices that are illegally installed inside gas pumps by fraudsters to collect your financial information when you use your credit or debit card for transactions on a gas pump or at a point-of-sale terminal. How to detect credit card skimmers on gas pumps? According to … Read more
Oyo State is located in southwestern Nigeria, and the city of Ibadan serves as its capital. Oyo State is bounded by Kwara State to the north, Osun State to the east, Ogun State to the southwest, and the Republic of Benin to the south. The 2016 population estimates by Nigeria’s National Population Commission (NPC) put … Read more
During the United States census of August 7, 1820, the population of Alabama was 144,317. It was a year after the state joined the union as the 22nd state on December 14, 1819. Over two centuries after, the Heart of Dixie increased by 4,879,962. The population was 5,024,279 in 2020 compared to 4,779,736 in the 2010 … Read more