Harold Thomas Finney II, known as Hal Finney, was born on May 4, 1956. He was an American developer, computer scientist, and cryptographer, notable in the cryptocurrency world for being the first person to receive Bitcoin. He passed away on August 28, 2014. Place of Birth: Coalinga, California Place of Death: Phoenix, Arizona Number of … Read more
The forex allocation for students studying abroad is $15,000 per semester, so what happens if a student exceeded the allocation and needs to meet personal upkeep? We will share with you several alternatives to forex allocation by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). You can use any of the available means to meet your forex … Read more
It is impressive to see women starring the wheels of success and most importantly serving as pioneers of new ideas. Today, one of such notable women is Femi Oyedipe, an amazing young talented woman who is making a giant stride in her home country Nigeria through her unique business choice, making of world-class chocolate known … Read more
In the 1990s and 2000s, hundreds of Nigerians bought shares. Unfortunately, most of them never followed up on how to receive their dividends. If you’re one of the individuals who have not claimed their dividends, here is a guide to calculating backlogs of your dividends. How to know the total dividend payable to you To better … Read more
Accumulating wealth is about taking risks, and risk-taking means more wealth. This is the story of American investor Bill Miller who recently moved 50 per cent of his personal wealth into bitcoin investing. Interestingly, while most individuals, corporations and countries are still in doubt of bitcoin, the business mogul who considers himself the “Bitcoin Bull” … Read more
While the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) believes that cryptocurrency should be restricted because of the risks involved in its trading, Clem Ikanade Agba, Nigeria’s Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, says that Nigeria should look beyond the risk in crypto assets, stating that apex bank should put in place regulations to control it … Read more
Instead of introducing cryptocurrency regulations, the Nigerian government, through its apex bank, issued an autocratic directive on February 5, 2021, instructing financial institutions to block all accounts involved in virtual currency transactions. As a result, several accounts were frozen, and many individuals lost millions of Naira. However, the anti-crypto policy has failed to stamp out … Read more
The power sector is crucial to societal development because electricity is the backbone of industrial and economic development. From small-scale to large scale businesses, they need light for effective production. It should be noted that the power sector provides a lot of business opportunities for those who are ready to become business owners in the … Read more
Living in rural areas doesn’t mean farming is the only activity you can engage in. If you are a business-minded person, there are lots of small business ideas you can lay your hands on. Some of the high-yielding business ideas opportunities in rural areas include fruit supply, live-stock farming, computer training center, and pesticide store. … Read more
The BUA Cement stock price rose by 151.56% from January 26, 2022, when it was at N71.4 per share, to N179.65. on January 26, 2024. Suppose an individual invested N500,000 in BUA Cement stocks in 2022, purchasing 7,002 units at the rate of N71.4 per share. With the stock price having increased to N179.65 as … Read more
What is WAEC Grading System? The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) employs a grading system for evaluating students’ performances in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). WAEC Grading System And Their Meaning With all three examinations conducted each year by the examination body, the same grading system applies in Nigeria for candidates who … Read more
The sports sector has lots of business opportunities and you can start a business in the sports industry and take your share of the pie. There are different aspects you can consider since the industry is huge. Let’s explore profitable business opportunities that abound in the sports industry. Sports Blogging Sports lovers usually follow the … Read more
There are several platforms that make it easy and seamless to purchase cryptocurrency in Nigeria, even when there are some forms of restrictions from the central bank. Is Cryptocurrency Legal in Nigeria? On February 5, 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rolled out its first-ever anti-crypto policy, instructing financial institutions to close bank accounts linked … Read more
A side hustle is simply an additional route of making money. Looking for a side hustle in Nigeria means you’re already engaged, but finding a way to complement your existing revenue. It is understandable, particularly in a place like Nigeria where low salaries, inflation, and job insecurities are the order of the day. It is … Read more
There was a time when students in tertiary institutions have to wait until they were done with their studies before they do something worthwhile. Because of different constraints and a lack of opportunities, they weren’t able to engage in business. But things have changed for good. Right now, we can see students all over the … Read more