21 Businesses That Can Apply for Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme or TIES (for Post NYSC Members)

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The coast is now clear for former NYSC members to submit their applications for the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES). The programme is a brainchild of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in pursuant to the CBN Act, 2007 to reduce unemployment among young graduates by supporting their creative and innovative ideas financially. Recalled that the governor … Read more

36 States in Nigeria And States They Share Boundaries With In Terms of Local Trade

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Nigeria houses 36 federating states that are also interwoven by boundaries. No state lives in isolation, they are interconnected with one other. The inter-connectivity of the states which make Nigeria as one plays a significant role in the promotion of local trade and business. In one of our guides, we shared with you 15 states … Read more

17 States in Nigeria That Share Land Borders With Foreign Countries

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There are about 364 approved international border points in Nigeria. 71.62% of land borders in Nigeria are located in the North-East and North-West, according to Nigeria’s Former Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Lucky Irabor. Takeaways: This article explores Nigerian states that share international border points with other countries. With a landmass of 923,768 km², Nigeria shares … Read more

23 Business Opportunities in Borno State For Investors

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Created on February 3, 1976, Borno State is home to 35 ethnic groups including the hospitable Kanuri people. It is the second-largest state in Nigeria in terms of landmass and houses more than 20 profitable opportunities. We’ll tell you, apart from the dangerous activities of an Islamic terrorist group, other challenges of investing in Borno. … Read more

4 Steps to Obtain Import and Export Loan At Stanbic IBTC Bank

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For Nigerians who engage in international trade: importation and exportation business, access to finance could be challenging, but this has specifically been solved by Stanbic IBTC bank. Called import and export finance, the financial support is aimed at solving some of the financial constraints Nigerian importers and exporters face in their trade. 6 Benefits of … Read more

14 Benefits of Zenith SME Grow My Business Account

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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises or MSMEs constitute approximately 96% of businesses in Nigeria. There are even more SMEs in Nigeria than the United States which has 53percent and 60percent in Europe, studies say, but access the credit facility has been one of their major challenges. That’s why the microeconomic and financial analysts have severally … Read more

12 Most Dangerous Highways in Nigeria Investors Should Tread With Caution

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There are hundreds of investment opportunities in Nigeria, but one of the challenges is insecurity, from the North to South, West to the East, even the Federal Capital Territory, the seat of power, the government can’t adequately assure maximum security. As such, as a foreign investor or a potential investor, you should “shine your eyes” … Read more

6 Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and Their States

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The six geopolitical zones in Nigeria are North East, North West, North Central (also known as Middle Belt), South East (comprises of majorly Igbo-speaking people of the defunct Biafra Republic ), South-South (also known as Niger Delta region), and the South West (majorly the Yoruba-speaking people). Creation of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones The idea for the creation of Nigeria’s … Read more

15 Ways To Be A Successful Non-oil Exporter In International Market

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The movement of products across the border isn’t the same as inter-state trade. The seller can personally deliver an order from Ibadan to Lagos where his customers are based, it isn’t like that in international trade. Because of this, an exporter has to understand the export market before diving in. Risk is inevitable in any … Read more