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Access Bank Online Banking: Registration, Buy Airtime, Transfer Money etc

Stephen Gbolagade
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Access Bank Online Banking: Registration, Buy Airtime, Transfer Money etc

Access bank Plc is one of the best financial institutions in Nigeria and they owe their reputation to the quality service they offers. Just like GTbank Internet Banking, Access Bank Online banking platform is one of those unique features that attracts thousands of customers to the bank.

And recently, Access bank becomes the owner of Diamond Bank which boost their territory in Nigeria’s banking sector.

In this article I’ll be discussing about AccessOnline – which is Access Bank’s internet banking platform.

I will try as much as possible to answer most questions pertaining to Access Bank Online Registration, Buying Data & Airtime, Making transactions, checking balance and even, how to contact Access bank customer care representative right on the internet without visiting any branch.

It’s obvious that both mobile and online banking is gradually gaining recognition among many Nigerians especially, digital champs. Almost everyone wants to do their business online and thereby, needs to send and receive money online which is quite good because it saves time and increases productivity.

Online banking has also pave way for reducing crowded customers in banking halls.

So, any bank in Nigeria or any place in the world who need more and consistent customers, they need to embrace the option for online banking. Access Bank understand this strategy and that’s why they came up with a great online banking system.

Access bank online banking is one of the simplest internet banking platform in Nigeria.

It’s also important and unfortunate to note that not all account holders can access this wonderful online banking platform. Access Bank has a variety of accounts types but not all can make use of the online banking platform.

Some people are asking that…

What Can I Do on Access Bank Online Banking Platform?

You may also have the same question in mind especially you’re the type that “watches before leaping”.

Let me quickly tell you few things you can possibly do on Access Bank Internet Banking platform below:

  • Transfer funds to accounts in Access Bank or any other bank in Nigeria.
  • Account registration
  • Transfer funds to banks outside Nigeria.
  • Check Account Balances.
  • Pay Utility Bills.
  • Buy Airtime & Data from any GSM operator in Nigeria.
  • Request for New Cheque books.
  • Confirm issued cheques and issue stop cheque instructions.
  • Request for New Debit Cards.
  • Contact customer care
  • Redeem Western Union into Bank Account.

You may be thinking that you can easily do that by visiting any Access Bank outlet and easily do your stuff without wasting your data.

But here is the reason why you need to start using Access bank online banking:

  • Unified user credentials (username and password) across all channels.
  • Unified beneficiary management (existing and new beneficiaries added on the online banking platform will be accessible across all channels).
  • Real time access to your accounts anywhere, anytime.
  • Send funds to your loved ones and business associates.
  • Stress- free payments to partners and suppliers.
  • Carry out transactions round the clock; 24/7.
  • Locate the nearest Access Bank location with precision.

The requirements needed from you are:

  • Any internet enabled device (e.g. PCs, Laptops, Smart TVs, Smartphone etc.).
  • Hardware or Software Token.
  • Email or Mobile phone number registered with the bank.

 

Now let check on how we can get these things done;

Getting Started – Access Bank Online Banking Registration

  1. Go to Access Bank online banking website or click here
  2. Click on the “Register Now” button.
  3. You would need to fill in your account number in the text box provided in order for the bank to verify that you are a customer.

Fill in your Savings or Current Account number and click on “Next“.

  1. An authentication email and SMS containing an activation code would be sent to your registered email and phone number you provided when you opened your account with access bank.
  2. Type in the code in the text box provided and click on the “Submit” button.
  3. Once the activation code has been entered and verified to be correct, a new screen would open where you would choose your preferred internet banking ID, Password and a secure Image.

The secure image is a security feature that would appear every time you type in your username and hit submit button on the Access Bank online banking platform.

  1. After choosing your internet banking ID, Password and secured Image, you should also accept the terms and conditions and click on “Submit” button.
  2. Immediately after a successful registration, you are ready to log on to Access bank online banking platform.

As easy as that and you’ve successfully registered!

But wait;

Before proceeding further I’ll like to inform you that before you can complete any transaction on the Access Online Banking platform, you’ll need to have a “token”.

What is token?

A token is issued by banking or any financial institution to secure and confirm that the banking activities is triggered by the real owner of the account.

A token is not your password.

There are two types of token which are hardware and software token. Fortunately, access bank can issue any of these type to you.

Difference between Hardware token & Software token

Hardware token is a security device issued by the bank to ensure that only transactions originated by an account holder through the internet and mobile banking channels can be accepted for processing.

While;

Software token is a mobile application downloaded to your smartphone and synchronized by the bank to ensure that only transactions originated by an account holder through the internet and mobile banking channels can be accepted for processing.

How to get Access Bank Plc Token

You can visit any Access Bank branch for the hardware token.

Or you can simply get the software token by downloading the Access Bank App for your smartphone on AppStore (Google play store for Android, Apple Store for IOS, and Blackberry App world for Blackberry devices).

After downloading & installing the app, hit the search tap and search for any of these keywords “Entrust Identity Guard” or “Entrust OTP”.

After that, other things is self-explanatory.

NOTE: A hard token costs N2,700 while soft token costs N1,500.

How to Open Account on Access Bank Online Banking Platform

With AccessOnline, you can open either a new or an additional accounts which is different in terms of its features.

Don’t forget that you won’t be able to open another account.

If you have a savings account for example, don’t open another saving account again. But instead you’ll be given the option of choosing among other varieties of account type.

Step-by-step guide to do it:

  1. Visit Access Bank online banking site again or click here
  2. Login using your ID and password.
  3. One the left, tap on the ‘three dash’ tab and you’ll see a list of options.
  4. From the list, click on ‘Accounts‘ and select ‘Open New Account’.
  5. You’ll be taken to a new page where you are to choose ‘Account Type’, ‘Account Class’ and your ‘Preferred Branch’.
  6. Click on the submit button and input your token code to complete.

NOTE: If it’s an additional account, you are not required to provide personal details as the details provided in the active account will be used.

How to Transfer Money on Access Bank Online Banking Platform

Almost 80% of those who choose online banking options do so because they want to easily send money at their own convenient without queueing in the banking hall.

You can also so the same if you’re an account holder in Access Bank Plc.

There are few methods of payment on Access bank online banking platform which are:

  • AccessAfrica
  • Western Union
  • MoneyGram
  • Ria
  • TransFast and
  • WordRemit

These options above can be used to send and receive money from foreign countries. Access Africa made it possible for you to send local currency or international currency between Access Bank Plc account holders in Africa.

Others doesn’t support local currencies.

But you may not even need any of the aligned methods of transferring money, especially if you don’t need to send money abroad.

Here is a way out for you;

To transfer money from through the access bank online banking platform, you can simply use “PaySend” option which enables you to send money to anybody even in local currencies.

Here is a quick link to the paysend page >>> here

 

Buying Airtime on Access Bank Online Banking Platform

  1. Login into your online banking account using steps 1 and 2 above
  2. After logging in, click on the ‘Mobile Top Up‘ icon.
  3. Click on ‘Select Subscriber Name‘ and select from the list. There are currently five network providers on the Access Bank online platform which are 9mobile, MTN, Glo, Airtel and Smile Bundle.
  4. Click on ‘Recharge Plan‘ and select your desired amount. The maximum amount you can purchase is N3,000 while the minimum is N1,000.
  5. Insert phone number and click on ‘continue‘.
  6. After that, a new page will appear for you to select an account to pay for the fee. Select the account and write a brief description in the description box and click on ‘Proceed To Payment‘
  7. Input your token code and click on ‘confirm’ to complete the transaction.

PLEASE NOTE: If you’re looking for a way to purchase data please note that, as at the time a writing this post, there’s no option to buy data on the Access Bank Online Banking platform.

 

Check Your Account Balance on Access Bank Online Banking Platform

  1. Follow the steps above to login
  2. Click on ‘My Accounts’ and your balance will be displayed.

 

Requesting For ATM Card on Access Bank Online Banking Platform

Using the AccessOnline platform you can request for ATM cards and go pick it up at your preferred branch using the steps below.

  1. Login into your account
  2. Click on ‘Card Request‘ icon
  3. Select your account
  4. Choose your preferred ‘Card product’, ‘Card type‘ and ‘Pickup branch‘
  5. Click on ‘order card‘ and complete the transaction by entering your token.

 

Reaching out to Access Bank Customer Care

If you need to solve urgent issue and you need to contact the Access Bank’s customer care, it’s very easy.

Copy this link to your browser >>> https://www.accessbankplc.com/contact-us/We-Care.aspx and you’ll be redirected to access bank plc online customer care page.

You can choose to contact them through the following:

  • Email address: contactcentre@accessbankplc.com
  • Telephone numbers: +234 1-2802500 or +234 1-2712005-7
  • Or better still, contact them through live chat here

These and many more are some of the cool things you can do with Access bank online banking platform.

AccessOnline is also available for ‘business account’ but the information shared here is for the ‘individual account’ holders.

This is a very good option for Access Bank Plc users, and I expect you to enroll if you haven’t as an Access Bank customer.

I am not an employee of Access Bank plc…

I’m a blogger who help people  like find answer to their question through my business blog.

And in case you have any question, be free to ask and I’ll try my best to answer you but it’s better to contact their customer care.

Don’t forget to share this article with your friends!!!

 

 

Top 100 Small Business Blogs (SME Blogs) on the Internet in 2019

Stephen Gbolagade
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Top 100 Small Business Blogs (SME Blogs) on the Internet in 2019

Few days ago, I received an emailed message from Feedspot.com, congratulating me that my blog, GbolaMedia is recognized as one of the top 100 small business blogs (SME Blogs) on the internet in 2019.

Actually, this is the first official recognition and first time I will be publishing a ranking list like and it’s my pleasure because this particular blog you’re reading from is included!

Why am I wording this here?

Because for you to be recognized in this blogosphere is not a joke!

Although blogging is believed to be one of the sure ways to make money online but the gospel truth about it is, ‘competition in blogging is damn high’. There are millions of blogs on the internet and presently, someone is creating a blog somewhere.

Being listed as one of the top 100 small business blogs or SME Blogs on the internet is indeed a result that proved your efforts and persistency.

About Feedspot

Feedspot is a website for serious online marketers who need bloggers on any niche for marketing sake. They have more than hundred thousand (100K) real bloggers with authority domain names where you can guest post and even get good backlinks.

They also have social media influencers who can help you promote your website, product, brand or any stuff on the internet through their top selected bloggers and online marketers.

Also, they carefully select top blogs in their respective niches to motivate, inspire and educate millions of readers on the internet which also include this list of top 1oo small business blogs (SME blogs) on the internet.

Thanks to Anuj, the founder of Feedspot for this exposure and all I can do to really show that I’m grateful is to share the great news with you guys who have been part of my success so far.

To save the talks…..

If you’ve searching for the list of top small business blogs (SME Blogs) on the internet, then you’re at the right page. But don’t be in hurry or trying to skim through the content, trying to check how many business blogs in Nigeria are included.

NOTE: This is a global list of top 100 small business blogs or SME Blogs on the internet, it’s not for big business blogs like forbes.com, entrepreneur.com, businessinder.com etc.

If you understand that, then let quickly move on to the main context of this content;

100 Best Small Business Blogs (SME Blogs) on the Internet in 2019

  1. NoobPreneur.com
  2. SmallBizClub.com
  3. SucceedAsYourOwnBoss.com/blog
  4. SmallBizTrends.com
  5. SmallBusinessBonfire.com
  6. SmallBizTechnology.com
  7. SmallBusiness.co.uk
  8. Blog.CorpNet.com
  9. Deluxe.com/blog
  10. BusinessShow.co
  11. BusinessKnowHow.com
  12. DuctTapeMarketing.com/blog
  13. Insureon.com/blog
  14. Blogs.Business.Microsoft.com
  15. TheGuardian.com/Small-Business-Network
  16. Godaddy.com/Garage
  17. Blogs.Cisco.com/SmallBusiness
  18. Forums.Verizon.com
  19. Xero.com/blog/category/small-business
  20. ZdNet.com/blog/small-business-matters
  21. SmallBusiness.GoogleBlog.com
  22. Blog.Findlaw.com/Free_Enterprise
  23. FitSmallBusiness.com/Blog
  24. BusinessBlog.O2.co.uk
  25. SmallBusinessSolutions.Blogs.Xerox.com
  26. Sba.gov/blogs
  27. AgileCrm.com/blog
  28. JoinHomeBase.com
  29. TradeGecko.com/blog
  30. Kabbage.com/blog
  31. Fundera.com/blog
  32. Valpak.com/advertise/business-blog
  33. Nav.com/blog
  34. ShopKeep.com/blog
  35. Digital.com/blog
  36. AmsterdamPrinting.com/blog
  37. Blog.Mycorporation.com
  38. RankPay.com
  39. Blog.Proven.com
  40. NationalFunding.com/small-business-blog
  41. eHopper.com/blog
  42. Fincyte.com
  43. Blog.SmartBizLoans.com
  44. Blog.CoverWallet.com
  45. RoundPeg.biz/blog
  46. EverGreenSmallBusiness.com
  47. RapidAdvance.com/blog
  48. SmallBizDaily.com
  49. L4sb.com/blog
  50. Gtm.com/business/blog
  51. Diymarketers.com/blog
  52. TownSquared.com/blog
  53. Bookedin.com/blog
  54. SmallBusinessIdeasBlog.com
  55. GuidantFinancial.com/blog
  56. IndustryLeadersMagazine.com
  57. WomenOnBusiness.com
  58. BigIdeasForSmallBusiness.com
  59. MasterCardBiz.com
  60. SmbCeo.com
  61. SMEPals.com
  62. SmallBizSurvival.com
  63. HeadWayCapital.com/blog
  64. ReliantFunding.com/blog
  65. Katanamrp.com/blog
  66. Sbdctampabay.com/blog
  67. EnableWebDesign.com/blog
  68. SmallBizLabs.com
  69. SmallBusinessMajority.org/blog
  70. BloggingSurgery.com
  71. Kexino.com/blog
  72. JohnsonEmmanuel.com/blog
  73. KpmgSmallBusiness.co.uk
  74. Best4Business.com
  75. SmallBizViewPoints.com
  76. DaveCrenShaw.com/blog
  77. MerchantAdvance.com/blog
  78. TeensMeanBusiness.com
  79. JoanneDewBerry.co.uk
  80. GbolaMedia.com
  81. FarWestCapital.com/blog
  82. TrustCapitalUSA.com/blog
  83. PadgettBusinessService.com
  84. ExcelCapManagement.com/blog
  85. Ucraft.com/blog
  86. WorkCompone.com/blog
  87. GlobalSmallBusinessBlog.com
  88. NewsPerspectives.com.au/blog
  89. AllProWebTools.com/allwebtools-blog
  90. MaurerConsultingGroup.com/designing-strategies-blog
  91. One-Resource.com/the-virtual-assistant-blog
  92. AlexandriasBdc.org/blog
  93. BusiTips.com
  94. HealthyBusinessFinances.com.au/blog
  95. PacificCommunityVentures.org/blog
  96. SmallBizTalks.com
  97. TheWebWarriors.com.au/small-business-websites-blog
  98. MindMyBusinessNYC.com/category/small-business
  99. ForwardPush.com
  100. MySassyBusiness.com/Category/blog

That’s it all….

The list of top 100 small business blogs (SME Blogs) on the internet according to Feedspot.

But you may be asking…..

On which measure(s) did these blogs listed among the top 100 business blogs (or SME Blogs) on the internet in 2019?

Note that, this list is not curated from traffic or any other ranking metrics but, only Feedspot panellists can explain why and how they do these listing.

According to Feedspot, these blogs are ranked based on following criteria

  • Google reputation and Google search ranking

  • Influence and popularity on Facebook, twitter and other social media sites

  • Quality and consistency of posts.

  • Feedspot’s editorial team and expert review

Check Source: Feedspot Top 100 Blogs 2019

If you notice, GbolaMedia is ranked 80th out of these 100 small business blogs. Not so bad for a start, at least, it’s on the internet not just Nigeria.

I think the Founder of Feedspot and her panellists will try to bring the list of top business blogs in Nigeria very soon, if they have not done so. But pending the time they do that, what do you think about this list according to its ranking?

Do you think that some small business blogs should be included or you will like to submit your own business blog to Feedspot? If “Yes”, follow the simple guideline below to do that:

How to Submit a Blog to Feedspot for Listing

Requirement: An Email account (Gmail is preferable) or Facebook account and Your Blog URL.

If you have the requirements ready, here is how to submit your blog to Feedspot:

  • Go to >>> https://feedspot.com/blog
  • You will see a “Submit Blog” or “Submit Your Blog” button, click on any of them
  • If you will like to use your Email, enter your email address or click on Continue with google to use your Gmail account
  • If you will like to use Facebook, make sure you’ve already logged on the device you’re using, then click on the Facebook icon
  • Enter your blog URL and finally click on “Submit & Sign Up to Feedspot” button
  • After that, you can log out and continue publishing relevant contents on your blog and who knows, your blog may be listed among the top blog in your niche.

That’s how you can also submit your blog to Feedspot if you also want to be recognized and listed among top blogs in your niche just like this blog is recognized.

Don’t forget that you’re reading the top 100 small business blogs (SME blogs) on the internet. Kindly share this article on your social media pages to share the love!!!

 

10 Latest Ways to Make Money Online in Nigeria (2022)

Stephen Gbolagade
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10 Latest Ways to Make Money Online in Nigeria (2022)

If you’re a smart Nigeria student, frustrated graduate or someone looking for a side job, then you may be among the hundred thousand people searching for the best ways to make money online in Nigeria.

Google Trends absolutely shows that keywords like “earn money in Nigeria”, “make money online in Nigeria”, “What can I do to make money online legally in Nigeria” and some related searches pertaining to these “making money online in Nigeria”.

Either you landed here through one of those “queries” above or through a social media hyping, you will learn some important ways you can easily earn a living working legally online in this country.

There are tons of people who makes a living online and which I’m personally among them.

Few of these people who are making hefty income online doesn’t have any offline business but yet, they are living a good life. While some are optimistic about making money online in Nigeria, others are still skeptical as to the genuineness of ways they can make few bucks using the internet, even if you tell them that you’re making money online, they will call you a scammer of “Yahoo-Yahoo boy”.

But whichever option you choose know this; the world is moving at an incredible fast pace and one of the ways to join the race is by going online, many offline businesses are beginning to utilize the internet to promote their businesses, ADs, campaigns, product information etc. are slowly drifting away from our traditional marketing platforms – TV and radio.

One of the unique benefits of doing business online is that; it opens up doors to reach a broad spectrum of audience unlike the normal offline business which has a limited reach. Another advantage of doing businesses online is its convenience; the ability to make money at any time and at your defined pace.

But you may be asking…..

What Do I Need to Make Money Online in Nigeria?

Before getting started with your online trade there are some basic things you need to take care of, I’ll be summarizing them below:

  • An Internet Enabled Device: There are many devices today which can access the internet but for making money online you’ll be needing a smartphone, tablet, PC or a laptop.

Based on experience and best practices, I’ll suggest you make use of a laptop; this will fasten things a little for you and it’s portable which means you’re going to make money even when on the go.

This are one of the many reasons why most online business persons prefer laptops to other gadgets when it comes to making money online in Nigeria. And if you can’t afford a laptop you can start with your smartphone or tablet.

  • A RELIABLE Internet Service Provider (ISP): I know this might sound like an irony to most Nigerians, but before you begin to make money online in Nigeria you’ll need to have good internet connectivity. I noted during my intro that ‘the world is moving at an incredible fast pace’ and you’ll need fast internet service if you want to succeed.

I will not be suggesting any Nigerian ISP to you because when it comes to internet speed a lot of things are considered; your location is key when it come to your ISP, my preferred internet service provider may not be the best in your location so you’ll have to experiment with different ISPs to choose the most suitable option.

NOTE: When choosing your ISP or gadget I’ll advise you go for the best specs; for your internet provider, go for the one with good 3G or 4G coverage. For your gadget, a laptop with 4GB RAM and above, 250+ GB ROM, a powerful processor and good battery life should serve you well.

  • YOUR PASSION: If you really want to make money online in Nigeria, then you need to have burning desire for it, irrespective of what people may be saying. Your passion is also what will keep you moving forward when it seems like things is not working for you as planned.

Now that you’ve gotten the above in place, it’s time I show you some of the ways as to which you can make money online in Nigeria.

Are you ready? If yes, let’s dive in straight away!

10 Ways to Make Money Online in Nigeria

  1. Blogging:

This is the most trending means of making money online in Nigeria and I’m sure you’re aware of this. People like Linda Ikeji, Jide Ogunsanya, Uche Pedro, Afeez Makinde and many others has been making money right from the time they got the secret to how money can be made through blogging in Nigeria.

I can’t tell you that blogging is easy or tedious but all i know is that if you having burning passion to make it like other people (Top Nigerian Bloggers) I mentioned above, then you’re going to make money blogging in Nigeria.

All you need is few capital to create your own blog. If you’re a student or don’t really have money, you can start for as low as N5,000 to buy a domain name and you will have to learn how to create a blog using Google free publishing platform, Blogspot. Many YouTube videos and article are there on the web to help you.

  1. Freelancing

This should be my number one way of making money online in Nigeria but most people aren’t convinced enough that Freelancing really pay in Nigeria.

What is Freelancing?

Freelancing is an act of offering services by selling your skills to your prospective clients without a long term contract agreement and you get paid.

Like most online businesses, freelancing offers flexibility, more time to engage in other activities and general convenience while making money. If you have skills or services to offer then freelancing is another way to make money online in Nigeria.

The amazing reason why freelancing is my best source of income is that, I can make X10 money i make from blogging (in a year) in just 1 month! Freelancing is a very lucrative online business, especially to the black hands of Nigeria’s smart entrepreneurs.

What are the high paying skills to make money online in Nigeria?

Skills like web design, graphic design, Content writing, online marketing etc. are amongst the wide variety of services you can start offering as a freelancer.

Some may ask, how can I start selling my skills? The following sites are among the top freelance sites which bring together buyers and sellers of different skills and services; Jo-lancer, ASUQU, Fiverr, Upwork, Craigslist, SourceGig, Elance and Alance.co.

If you’d be going into freelancing, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with these sites. But read this guide on starting out as a successful freelancer in Nigeria. This article will help you with the strategic tips on how you can start making money online in Nigeria as a Freelancer.

  1. Cryptocurrency

Do you know people are making real money online in Nigeria with cryptocurrency?

In case you don’t know what I mean by ‘cryptocurrency’, it basically a digital currency. Example includes; Bitcoin, Ethereum, RedCoin etc.

People are making money insanely with Bitcoin and other e-Currencies in Nigeria. You can make up to a million naira trading any of these digital currencies.

This method requires a little arithmetical skill because you’ll dealing with figures at constant changing rate. There are several ways to make money using this medium; mining and cryptocurrency exchange are among the many ways to make money with cryptocurrency.

READ HERE: How to Make Money with Cryptocurrency in Nigeria

 

  1. Affiliate Marketing

As the name suggests, affiliate marketing is a form of marketing in which you’re credited a specified amount (known as commission) when someone purchases or use the service or product in which you’re marketing.

How does affiliate marketing works?

At the point of registration as an affiliate marketer you’d be given an affiliate link, if anyone purchases or uses a service with your link you’ll be paid a certain commission specified in the terms of service.

In clearer explanation, let say i have a big company that sells shoes. My marketing team will have a section for “affiliate marketers” where any interested person that i didn’t hire, will sign up to help me sell some of my shoes.

Remember, i didn’t hired them (affiliate marketers) but they can help me sell the shoes while i give them commission on each pair of shoes they sell. Let say, they sell the shoes at the rate of $100 and commission on each shoe is 20%, that means i will give them $20 on each shoes they sell.

If they are consistent and very brilliant in marketing, they can sell like 20 shoes per month, which is $20 x 20 shoes….. They make whooping $400 in a month!

Some of the places you can work as an affiliate marketer includes; Jumia, Alibaba, Amazon, clickbank etc

 

  1. Digital Marketing

Marketing as we know it is the promotion of a product or service.

Today, marketing has now gone more digital which means you can promote your product or service at the comfort of your home. Some firms pay good sums to promote their product or service online.

Unlike most ways of making money online, digital marketing requires adequate training. Therefore, it’s pertinent you get a good knowledge in this field before jumping in.

After your training you’d be able to make money online in Nigeria while offering digital marketing services.

There some skills you can learn under digital marketing to make money online in Nigeria. They includes:

  • Search Engine Optimization (or SEO): This is the process of ranking a website high on search engines (like google, bing, yandex etc.) in order to gain traffic. This skill is enough to fetch you the average of $250 per month…
  • App Store optimization, ASO
  • Video Marketing
  • Music Promotion
  • Content Marketing
  • PPC, CPC, CPA marketing
  • Social media marketing
  • and so on

You can learn any of these and start making money with them.

 

  1. Social Media Influencing

There are average more than two billion users of social media daily and I’m sure you’re one of them. Social media has turned to useful money making machine as there is advancement in Information Communication Technology, ICT.

If you really want to make money online in Nigeria, then you need to learn all the hacks to turn your social media profiles to what earn you money.

There are several ways you can make money online with social media but I will not like to pin you that with its explanation right on this page.

Here is an article I’ve wrote about how you can make money on Instagram, reading the article will give you all the ideas you need to make money on other social media sites, especially the famous Instagram

 

  1. Vlogging

This is the opposite of blogging. In blogging, you’re going to deal with sharing of information through texts on your blog with your readers in order to gather more traffic, sales or money.

But Vlogging is somehow different. All you need to do is to create a very useful video and start sharing with your subscribed audience on YouTube.

Yes, Money can be made on YouTube with your creativity either you’re a comedian, singer, techie or digital nomad, you can make money online in Nigeria by sharing videos on YouTube.

There are many ways to Make Money on Youtube, it can be Google AdSense or Promotional offers (A.k.A Sponsored Post). I know few people who are making hefty income by just sharing their videos on YouTube.

 

  1. Online Survey

There are different companies that needed reviews or rating especially the start-ups in order to build more trust and acquire more customers. So to achieve this, they sometimes bring up an opportunity for people to rate or review them.

This is what I’m saying, If I’m just starting a new company or I have a company that I want people to buy or use my service, I will do anything legally to attract them.

If you’re a business owner, one of the best way to attract more sales is to build portfolios and good testimonies from customers. So, online survey is like building more testimonies for a company.

In most cases, these companies needed these reviews to know about how they can increase their productivity, branding and how to meet customers’ satisfaction.

If you’re lucky to participate in any of these online survey, then you’re going to make money online wherever you are, because these companies are going to pay you for your time.

There are tons of websites that conduct online surveys, among them is Capterra. You can get more of theses sites by searching on google.

 

  1. Dropshipping

Have you ever think of becoming an ecommerce entrepreneur, I mean selling of some products like bags, shoes and other but you don’t have money to start?

Here is the good news!

You can make money online in Nigeria by becoming a “dropshipper”.

What is dropshipping and who’s a dropshipper?

Dropshipping in simple explanation is selling of products without buying or having the products with you or in stock.

To save our time, this is what I mean;

If I have interest in selling the products on AliExpress but unfortunately, I don’t have money to buy and ship this products to my place, I can selling use a plugin a dropship to my website.

This plugin will import these products’ images, titles, descriptions and prices into my website. Then I will start promoting them on my website and if I can edit the details of each product.

The amazing thing is that, if a product cost $25, I can edit it to $55. If any person buy it, I will give $25 to AliExpress and my profit on that single product will be $30.

This is far lucrative than affiliate marketing if you are ready to invest. The investment is to create your own website and buy the AliDrop plugin.

A dropshipper is someone engaged in this business.

 

  1. E-currency Exchanger

There are different type of e-Currencies.

What’s E-currency?

This is the type of currency that can online be spend on the internet. They can’t be withdraw as physical money or currency notes until you exchange them.

There are different types of these e-Currencies such as the famous Bitcoin, Monero, and other cryptocurrencies.

We also have e-Currencies like Perfect Money. We also have the like of PayPal, Payoneer and Skrill.

Although, PayPal, Payoneer and Skrill can be withdrawn to local bank but the exchange rate by these local bank is very bad. Of course, they will try to make their own gain from each withdrawal but it’s better to exchange with a legit person if the money is below $1,000.

A lot of people has taken this as their serious job. They exchange e-Currencies with local currencies and thereby making some tip or commission.

These exchanger are making money from each money they exchanges.

Some guys has even upgraded to the level of establishing their own Cryptocurrency exchange companies and having a Cryptocurrency Website Exchange in Nigeria.

If you can learn the tactics behind it, then you’re going to join the leagues of guys making money online in Nigeria with ease of mind at your own convenience.

 

Conclusion:

I’ll like to correct an illusion that is held by most Nigerians when it comes to online money making. Many people see it as a quick way to get rich, so they delve into the online space hoping the hit it big with a single shot and when things don’t go as planned, frustration sets in and everything goes south.

Making money online is quite easy but going into it to make it big immediately may be devastating. There are numerous ways to make money online in Nigeria today, most of these requires little or no skill(s) while some, you’ll need to be adequately trained. Whichever means you choose you’re assured of making money.

Above all, I will like you to take action on any of these 10 ways I’ve aligned above and come back here to share the testimony.

But NOTE: If you need to learn any of these skills, I and my team will passionately train you and guide you through the process of making money online as a freelancer. If you’re ready to be mentored, just shoot us a message by contacting us here.

If this article is helpful to you, then I’m sure it’s going to be helpful to others. Please kindly share with your friends using the social media sharing buttons below and don’t forget to comment below.

 

10 Best Insurance Companies in Nigeria [2022]

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10 Best Insurance Companies in Nigeria [2022]

There are more than 30 insurance companies in Nigeria where you can get your business, family or your automobile insured in case of any sudden risk.

We’re living in the world where bad news trends daily. If you don’t hear about a car accident, you will hear about bankruptcy, sudden death of a breadwinner, sickness and so on. This is the reason why every tom and harry must get themselves insured with a reputable company in his/her country.

In a world filled with unexpected eventualities, one needs to make provisions against uncertainties and this is the reason why some business continues to thrives among their competitors even, after they might have been challenged with big loss!

In Nigeria, there are various insurance companies offering insurance services ranging from health, life, property, business and automobile protection.

All insurance companies in Nigeria are controlled by the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM.

READ: Top Financial Mistakes You Must Avoid As an Entrepreneur

Like i said earlier, there are more than 30 insurance companies in Nigeria and due to the vast majority of them today, you may find it difficult choosing the best out of these long list.

But don’t worry, I’ll be showing you below the the top among these insurance companies below:

What Are the Best Insurance Companies in Nigeria?

Here we go;

  1. AXA Mansard Insurance

AXA Mansard is one of the top insurance companies in Nigeria. AXA Mansard is a member of the AXA Group, the worldwide leader in insurance and asset management with 166,000 employees serving 107 million clients in 64 countries.

AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, formerly Mansard Insurance Plc, is engaged in the provision of life and general business risk management solutions and financial services to corporate and retail customers in Nigeria.

The Company’s segments include Non-Life business, which covers the protection of customers’ assets and indemnification of other parties that have suffered damage as a result of customers’ accidents; Life business, which covers the protection of the Company’s customers against the risk of premature death, disability, critical illness and other accidents.

Pension Funds Management, which offers pension advisory, investment and consultancy services; Asset management, which offers a range of investment products domestically and abroad to suit customer’s long- and short-term investment needs.

And also, Property Development, which offers various products in real estate, and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), which provides health maintenance services to a range of individuals.

  1. AIICO Insurance PLC

AIICO Insurance Plc is another top insurance company based in Nigeria, which is engaged in providing insurance services in life insurance business, non-life insurance business, deposit administration and financial services to organizations and private individuals.

The Company’s operating segments include life insurance, which consists of whole life, term assurance, guaranteed pensions, pure endowment pensions and mortgage endowment products, and offers savings, protection products and other long-term contracts.

ALSO READ: How to Register Your Business With CAC in Nigeria

And, non-life insurance, which comprises general insurance to individuals and businesses; Multishield, which is a health maintenance organization for prepaid health plans to cater for the health needs of individuals and;

Corporate organizations; Pension Manager, which provides pension administration services to private and public sector contributors, and AIICO Capital Limited, which offers portfolio management services, structured investments and mutual funds for corporate and individual clients.

  1. Leadway Assurance

Leadway Assurance Company , also known as Leadway , is a Nigerian insurance corporation headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria . It is one of Nigeria’s largest insurance companies. Leadway provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, travel insurance and life insurance.

Leadway assurance has a multi-functional app for carrying out your claims and getting quotes.

  1. NEM Insurance PLC

Another top insurance company in Nigeria is NEM Insurance Plc (NEM). NEM is engaged in general insurance business. The Company is engaged in the provision of non-life insurance services for both corporate and individual customers.

The Company operates through two segments: Nem Insurance (Nigeria) Plc, and Nem Insurance (Ghana) Ltd.

The Company’s products and services include fire/extraneous perils policy, consequential loss policy, burglary or housebreaking policy, fidelity guarantee policy, public liability policy, money policy, goods in transit policy, group personal accident policy, motor insurance policy, marine policies, aviation policy, financial risk management policy, machinery breakdown policy and electronic equipment policy.

The Company provides oil and gas, and energy insurance in Nigeria with a focus on various areas, such as upstream risks, downstream risks, and power, solid mineral and other products, and it also provides risk management services.

  1. Industrial and General Insurance PLC

Industrial and General Insurance Plc underwrites life and non-life insurance solutions in Nigeria. It offers life assurance products that include individual life products, such as continuous education plans, dividend plus plans, endowment assurance, integrated benefit plans, mortgage protection assurance, multi-investment plans, personal pension and annuity plus plans, term assurance plans.

And whole life assurance; and group life products, such as group pension plans, group term assurance, life gratuity schemes, and staff retirement products. The company provides non-life insurance products in the areas of aviation, engineering, general business, global health insurance plans, marine, oil and gas.

These and many more makes Industrial and General Insurance PLC to make our list of top insurance companies in Nigeria.

  1. African Alliance Insurance PLC

When it comes to top insurance firms in Nigeria in regards to ‘Life’,  African Alliance can’t be overlooked.

African Alliance Insurance Plc is widely recognized as the most experienced and strongest Specialist Life Assurance company in Nigeria, serving thousands of customers with personalized insurance products tailored for each stage of their lives.

Formerly African Alliance Insurance Limited, the company was incorporated on May 6, 1960 by its founders; Chief S.L. Edu (CON), Mr T. A. Braithwaite (CON) and Chief M.E.R. Okorodudu, backed by world class reinsurers and co-shareholders, Munich Reinsurance Company.

Today, African Alliance Insurance Plc drives innovation in the 21st century and uniquely positions itself to offer premium value to all its stakeholders, from its esteemed customers to its employees, partners and shareholders.

  1. Goldlink Insurance PLC

Goldlink Insurance Plc was incorporated on 15th April, 1992 as a Private Limited Liability Company and granted licence to operate as a full-fledged insurance company on 8th September, 1993.

Goldlink was incorporated with an authorised share capital of N10million with fully paid-up capital of N10million. In readiness for listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Goldlink converted to a Public Liability Company on 11th May, 2007 and was listed on the NSE by way of introduction on 12th February, 2008. It was incorporated with the share capital of N4.5bn.

Goldlink has its head office at 6, Emmanuel Street, Maryland, Lagos State with 16 branches across the country. It is owned by Nigerians and is licensed to underwrite both Life and General Businesses which include Fire and Special Perils, Motor Insurance, Life & Pension, Oil & Gas, Travel Insurance and many others.

Since its founding in 1992, Goldlink has grown tremendously both in customer base as well as in its knowledge and skills on current trends and emerging innovations bringing it to a leadership position in the insurance industry, making them rank among top insurance firms in Nigeria.

  1. Niger Insurance

Niger Insurance Plc, is one of the Leading Insurance Companies in Nigeria that transacts all classes of Insurance business and offers a wide range of innovative and customer-oriented insurance products in Life and Non life insurance to its growing clients.

The public quoted Composite Insurance Company, presently operates with an asset base in excess of N21 billion and a fully paid-up share capital of N3, 868,307,000.

The company is fully computerised with the most robust technology. The computer network is capable of expansion and upgradeable to meet with present future needs in the volume of business.

The company has put in place sound reinsurance treaties with local and foreign first class Reinsurance Companies.These comprehensive securities ensure financial stability and exude confidence in its services to both present and prospective customers.

As a composite Insurance Company, Niger Insurance Plc transacts all classes of Insurance business and offers a wide range of innovative and customer-oriented products and services to its growing clientele.

  1. Cornerstone Insurance

Cornerstone Insurance Plc. Incorporated on 26th July 1991 as a private limited liability company and became a Public Limited Liability, quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1997. Cornerstone was established to conduct Insurance business in a professional, ethical and customer-focused manner and has remained committed to these values over the years.

The Company is licensed and re-certified by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to do both General and Life businesses and the classes of Insurance business they currently undertake include the following:

Motor Vehicle, Aviation, Marine, Engineering All Risks, Asset Protection, Liability to Third Party, Oil & Gas, Group Life, Credit Life, Mortgage Protection, Term Assurance, Wealth Creation Products and Takaful (Islamic Insurance).

Cornerstone Insurance Plc. Is the first insurance company in Nigeria to provide customers with an online platform for insurance transactions. Little wonder why Cornerstone Insurance Plc. was adjudged as the ‘Best use of Technology, Insurance Company, 2017, Nigerian Technology Awards.

Their services are technology driven by cutting edge Insurance applications. These services are accessible with ease through the internet and/or mobile technology.

  1. Linkage Insurance

Linkage Assurance Plc was incorporated 26th March, 1991 and was licensed to cover and transact non-life insurance businesses on 7th October, 1993.

Linkage Assurance is one of the leading insurance service providers in Nigeria, with a reputation for prompt and accurate service delivery, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Through its alliance with reputable financial institutions and their growing investment in human resources & information technology, they’ve maintained the professional mien required of a global reputable insurance company.

This is my list of top insurance companies in Nigeria and I hope you find this article useful.

Be sure to choose the most suitable option for you in the list above when shopping for an insurance firm to offer you protection against different risks.

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6 ways to Make Money with Cryptocurrency in Nigeria

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6 ways to Make Money with Cryptocurrency in Nigeria

If you’re in Nigeria but thinking about starting a lucrative business, I’m happy to share these 6 amazing ways you can make money with cryptocurrency in Nigeria without getting scammed.

Although, there are hundred ways to make money online in Nigeria but cryptocurrency and other digital currencies are gaining more influence than any other online businesses in this country.

Since the introduction of Bitcoin, the use of digital currency has multiplied greatly in Nigeria and the world at large. Though it’s not widely accepted as a suitable means of making payments in all banks in Nigeria but, cryptocurrency is a sure way to make money online in Nigeria.

It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme. But I know those people who have gotten insanely rich because of these digital currencies.

Do you wish to join the leagues of Bnaira?

Who is Bnaira?

Bnaira is one of the rich young guys who are smart enough to make money with cryptocurrency in Nigeria without defrauding others. He shows his luxury lifestyles on Instagram and that has motivated a lot of other Nigerians to start this business.

Since cryptocurrency is gradually gaining wide acceptance and people are making money with it, I’ll be showing you 6 ways in which you can make money with Cryptocurrency in Nigeria.

But before then, i will also like you to read this 6 ways you can make money on Instagram in Nigeria

Let go;

How To Make Money Online with Cryptocurrency in Nigeria

  1. Adopting cryptocurrency as a means of payment:

This option will appeal more to business owners.

If you’re a business person you can may be thinking how is it possible to make money with Cryptocurrency in Nigeria where it’s not sold in banks.

One of the quirks of the crypto world is its constant changing value, owners of business can take advantage of this.

Once you begin accepting payments using digital currency, you can sell to people who wish to buy digital currencies, the value of the currency should be in your favor in respect to your business before selling.

All you have to do is to create your own wallet with Blockchain, Luno or other cryptocurrency exchange websites in Nigeria.

This is not a safe way of making money with cryptocurrency but it’s a sure way if you can manage the risks involved.

 

  1. Through cryptocurrency trading

This is probably the best way to make money with digital currency in Nigeria – cryptocurrency trading.

Each type of currency has several different underlying factors which affect the price of it.

Bitcoin has certainly been the most successful one, but that’s mainly because of its wide acceptance. Especially if you go on to shop anything out on the online, you’ll wonder if Bitcoin is greater than US dollar.

There are several companies who provide the platform for trading cryptocurrencies in Nigeria, they include; Luno, Reminato, Quidax, paxful etc.

Check here: Top 11 Cryptocurrency Exchange Websites in Nigeria

These companies bring together traders from all work of life together and makes it easier for them to trade on digital currency.

 

  1. Buy and hold digital currency

This is one of the easy methods in terms of how to make money with cryptocurrency in Nigeria. The process involves buying the preferred coin and holding until the price appreciates. Then, sell the coin for a profit.

The method is among the strategies that many investors in cryptocurrencies use. For example, when an ICO is announced, people buy the native coins in large quantities because the price is low. Then, they sell them for a profit when the tokens hit the market, and the price appreciates because of demand.

For those who will like to make cash with digital currencies in Nigeria you should try out this option. As I mentioned above, there are platforms which can assist you in achieving this.

 

  1. Earn cryptocurrency dividend

Another smart way to make money with cryptocurrency in Nigeria is buying and holding the coins that pay dividends. Some cryptocurrencies, especially those that use a proof of stake (PoS) consensus algorithm, encourage people to buy the native coins and holding them to secure the network.

In return, the coin holders are paid a dividend. This method was thought to be a better way of securing the crypto network as coin holders would find it hard to conspire to harm the network holding their investment.

Some of the digital coins that delivered high returns to investment to holders include Bitcoin, Ethereum and Reddcoin and I will say you take advantage of this.

 

  1. Mining

Mining is another way to make money with cryptocurrency in Nigeria.

I’ll that this is the most difficult way to make money with digital currency, because of Its technicality. People turn to mining for one of two reasons: either it’s their hobby or they hope to make it rich. If it’s a hobby, you can use your own computer with no additional investments.

Types of Cryptocurrency Mining

There are three basic types of mining – Home, cloud and industrial or large scale mining.

  • Home mining

In home mining you have to spend longer hours at your computer resolving algorithms that become more and more complex. You should note that the price of computing power rises as cryptocurrency prices fluctuate, the possibility of returns becomes uncertain.

  • Cloud mining

Miners turn to cloud mining to slash hardware and energy costs by leasing mining hardware or hashing power from a remote datacenter.

There are companies which offer cloud mining but most of them are not profitable.

  • Large Scale mining

Large-scale commercial mining uses powerful processors that draws several megawatts of electricity, enough to light a thousand houses .

If you’re willing to make huge bucks I’ll advise you go for mining cryptocurrency, but remember you’ll have to invest a lot in it. Internet connectivity isn’t that great in Nigeria, the same can be said with our electricity. If you can make provisions for these you’ll be making a lot money from cryptocurrency.

 

  1. Free cryptocurrency

Earning free digital currencies is another way to make money with cryptocurrency in Nigeria. Some of us may not be able to afford the price for purchasing cryptocurrencies which is why there’s a free option, but you won’t earn that much.

There are many website or apps that offer free cryptocurrencies. They are called ‘faucets‘.

Since Bitcoin is the more popular cryptocurrency among others, most of these faucets offer free Bitcoin.

These faucets have you do menial tasks such as solving captchas, playing games, clicking on ads, or watching videos. For each task you do, you earn a small amount of Bitcoin.

Example is Freebitco.in this is a website that offer certain amount of bitcoins for solving captchas. Freebitco.in offers you little amount of bitcoins every one hour, that is after earning you’ll have to wait for the next hour to earn again. Before withdrawing from the platform, you’ll need to get to a specified amount.

They also do jackpots which you can partake in.

This way of earning isn’t really an option for people who are already involved in hectic, full-time jobs.

 

In conclusion, making money with cryptocurrency in Nigeria is really viable. Some have taken it as a full time job while others see it as a means of earning passive income. I know of a woman, trading cryptocurrency has become a full time job for her, she stays at home making cool cash, she uses the profits to train her son in who’s in one of the higher institutions.

So if you’ve been nursing the idea of starting the time is now, why not join others who are earning massively from this?

 

GTBank Internet Banking: How to Register, Buy Airtime, Transfer Money etc

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GTBank Internet Banking: How to Register, Buy Airtime, Transfer Money etc

When considering all banks in Nigeria, I can boldly say GTBank internet banking platform is one of the best or should I just say it’s the best when it comes to banking on the internet with your smartphone. With their very useful features and an easy-to-use website it sure stands out from the crowd.

There are a lot of things you could do on GTBank’s online banking platform such as opening an account, BVN linking, purchase of airtime/data, payment of utility bills, requesting statements,s and a bunch of other things.

In this post, I’ll be explaining the GTBank Internet banking platform and how to go about using some of its features.

But let me start by introducing this wonderful online banking platform to you;

What is GTBank Internet Banking?

GTBank Internet or online banking is a platform where customers can perform various banking activities online without going to the bank. It is geared towards making life comfortable for customers and business owners as it saves them the time and stress of queuing up in the banking hall.

Customers who wish to access the portal should visit GTbank’s official website to get started.

GTBank Internet Banking: How to Enroll, Get User ID and Password?

To get started, you have to sign up for GT internet banking by filling out the GTB internet banking request form. You can download the GTBank e-banking form online here or walk into the nearest GTBank branch office to fill out the form.

The form can either be scanned and e-mailed to internetbanking@gtbank.com OR submitted at any GTBank branch.

In the request form, you will be required to provide your GTBank account number & name, your email address, the accounts to be profiled for Internet banking, the Internet banking services to be profiled on your accounts, etc.

Once your registration has been approved, your account will be profiled and your GTBank internet banking credentials will be sent to your account’s email address.

Your GTBank internet banking ID and password will be sent to your email once your account has been profiled for the service.

NOTE: For safety reasons, you’ll be required to change your password within 2 hours of receiving the mail.

How to Register an Account on GTBank Internet Banking

GTBank has a special online platform for opening an account using your smartphone or PC. It is called Account Opening Web Engine  (AOWE).

  1. To begin go to www.ao.gtbank.com/aowe/start – it’s the Account Opening Web Engine.
  2. You will be greeted  with the following options:
  • Open a personal account now
  • Open a business account now
  1. Click on one of the options. But for this post, I’ll be focusing on the ‘personal GTB account‘. Once you click the select that option, you will be redirected to a new page.
  2. You will find these two options:
  • Open a new account (if you don’t have an existing GTB account).
  • Open an additional account (if you’re looking to open another account)
  1. Choose which type of account you wish to open with Guaranty Trust Bank and the site will automatically update the application form, allowing you to add more information.
  2. It is necessary to validate BVN now. So select the account type, enter your BVN number if you have it or type one number 0 (zero) if you don’t, and click on the ”Validate” tab.
  3. It is time to add more personal details to your application, such as your full name, mother’s maiden name, date of birth, residential address, next of kin details, mobile number, email address etc. Click on  ‘CONTINUE’ to proceed with GTBank account opening online.

Congratulations you have successfully opened a new account using the GTBank internet banking facility.

How to Login to GTBank Internet Banking

If you’ve just opened an account before it should be quite easy to navigate through this because the process is quite similar. You’ll need to wait for a specified range of time to receive your new account number.

To login to your GTbank Internet Banking, you will need your User ID and Password which I’m sure you have them either in a safe diary or in your brain.

  • Go to www.gtbank.com
  • Click on “LOGIN” button
  • Enter your “USER ID” and “Password“
  • Login successfully.

Note: Always clear your browsing history after every login to your GTBank Online Banking account.

If you’ve gotten your account number it’s now time to begin using your account. I’ll be sharing some things you can do on GTBank online banking platform.

How to Transfer Money on GTBank Internet Banking

With GTBank Internet banking, you can transfer money between your various accounts e.g. from current account to savings account; to any other GTBank account and to other Nigerian banks accounts.

  • Visit www.gtbank.com and click on login

NOTE: When logging in, the keypad changes each time the page is refreshed for your security online.

  • Click on the “Account Transfer” tab on the sidebar, you can use the “Own account transfer” link to transfer between your accounts. Right there, you will also see the links to transfer to another GTBank account and other banks (Instant).
  • A transaction code will be needed to complete some transactions via GTB internet banking. Example: Transfer to any GTBank account, Transfers to other bank accounts etc.
  • You can generate those transaction codes by making use of  GT Token hardware.

You can get a hardware token at any GTBank branch at a cost of N2,100.

This token will be used in authorizing your transactions on the online platform only.

How to Buy Airtime Using GTBank Online Banking

You can purchase airtime on the go using GTBank internet banking.

  1. Login into your account by typing in your ‘User ID‘ and ‘password‘ in the required tab
  2. On the left side bar click on “Self Service”
  3. Select “Add Services“

A new page would be displayed to you which would bring out a list of numerous services that you can add to the transactions you perform on the internet banking platform.

  1. From the list of services select “Airtime Purchase” and tick it.
  2. After you must have finished ticking, scroll down to the button, input the answer to your security question in the field provided and click on continue.
  3. You’ll be taken to the top of the screen, where you’ll see a field to enter the transaction code generated from your Hardware Token You can get the code by clicking on the white button of your hardware token.
  4. When done click on ‘SUBMIT‘ and wait for the transaction to be successfully completed.

How to Buy Data on GTbank Internet Banking

Buying Data on GTBank internet banking platform is similar to buying airtime.

  • Follow steps 1 – 3 above and select ‘Data’ from the list of services.
  • Continue with steps 5 – 7 above to buy data.

How to Check Your Account Balance on GTBank Online Banking

  • Login to your internet banking platform
  • Click on check account balance

Your account information will display right on your screen

How to Contact customer care on GTbank Internet Banking

You can chat with a online customer service representative using the GT Bank online banking website.

  • Visit GTBank website >>> www.gtbank.com
  • Scrolling down through the page you’ll see an icon named ‘Chat‘. Click on it
  • Login using your account details. You can also login with either Facebook or Google account.
  • Type in your phone number and message
  • Click on send a wait for a response from the next available agent.

So there you have it, banking made easy with GTBank internet banking solution.

It’s a unique experience using the platform, if you’ve not enrolled for online banking what are you waiting for?

If you have any question pertaining to this wonderful banking platform in Nigeria, kindly let me know in the comment box below. And please, don’t forget to share this article with your friends using the social media buttons below.

 

Top 11 Cryptocurrency Exchange Websites In Nigeria

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Top 11 Cryptocurrency Exchange Websites In Nigeria

Are you trying to get into cryptocurrency investing or trading business in Nigeria? If yes, then you need to check on these top 10 cryptocurrency exchange websites in Nigeria.

The digital currencies (cryptocurrency) industry is becoming more popular and its accepted as means of payment in some countries in the world. Although, Cryptocurrency trading in Nigeria is not supported by the Central bank of Nigeria but at the same time, the federal government or any other financial institutions didn’t oppose it.

In some foreign banks, cryptocurrency can be exchanged directly to money but it is not so in Nigeria. The only way you can enjoy the fruit of your cryptocurrency investing and trading is to exchange it with trusted cryptocurrency exchange websites in Nigeria.

These exchange websites has made it possible to trade Cryptocurrency anywhere you are in Nigeria without any headache. But to avoid scammers who pretends to be an exchanger, I will be sharing these tested and trusted websites you can exchange your bitcoin for cash in Nigeria.

READ: How to Make Money on Instagram for Free

Here we go;

Trusted Cryptocurrency Exchange Websites In Nigeria

  1. Luno: 

This is a very popular brand when it comes to crypto exchange in Nigeria and the world at large. Luno’s popularity is evident because of its unique service and features.

Luno is among one of the early industry pioneers and have been around since 2013, they’ve processed more than a billion dollars in transactions and have happy customers in over 40 countries.

Luno supports the two leading cryptocurrencies – BitCoin and Ethereum

Aside buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, users of also enjoy the Wallet feature provided by Luno. They also have a mobile app which simplifies the exchange process. This and many reasons makes Luno one of the best cryptocurrency exchange websites in Nigeria.

  1. Remitano: 

Though new in the industry, Remitano is gaining headways due to its quality service.

Remitano provides an escrowed peer to peer Bitcoin marketplace where people buy and sell Bitcoin easily and safely with notable simple UI, friendly online customer support 24/7 and lowest fee compared with major players on the market.

The Remitano mobile app which can be downloaded from both Apple App Store and Google Play Store gives users a sleek and secure trading experience.

  1. Paxful: 

Paxful is a Peer to Peer Bitcoin marketplace connecting buyers with sellers. On Paxful you buy bitcoin directly from other people to add money to your Paxful Wallet. It’s a listing service like Craigslist or Backpage. Sellers list their ads to sell you Bitcoin. They let you pay for the bitcoin in different ways, some take gift cards, others let you use PayPal, debit cards, and bank transfers. They take a fee to get you your bitcoins fast and privately.

One of the unique features of Paxful it multiple payment platforms, buyers can with either Bank transfer, iTunes/Gift cards, Western Union, MoneyGram or Amazon Gift cards. Paxful believes that not everyone has a physical bank account and they’re determined to make payments possible through virtual currency.

READ: How to Make Money Online in Nigeria

If you’re thinking about the best in crypto exchange in Nigeria I’ll suggest you give Paxful a try.

  1. NairaEx: 

NairaEx allows you buy and sell Bitcoin, Naira and Perfect Money anytime easily and quickly.

NairaEx features same day funding & withdrawal into any Nigerian bank.

Another key feature is its referral scheme for all you guys that love referrals, I do referrals too, it helps in making extra cash. The referral system is quite the same with other referral schemes, you earn a certain percentage when any of your referral(s) trade on NairaEx.

NairaEx promises fast service when you want to remit your money. You can expect to send your money within a matter of hours.

The price of Bitcoin is never stable but at NairaEx the exchange rates are set at the time of the transaction so you don’t have to worry about fluctuation. Why don’t you give them a try and see for yourself, seeing is believing right?

  1. NgExchanger: 

NgExchanger.com provides cheapest bitcoin price for you. Your can also buy and sell Ethereum, Ripple, EOS, Steem coin, Ethereum classic, perfect money etc from NgExchanger

NgExchanger is an indigenous E-curerency platform it has grown to earn the trust of it’s customers and always delivers, their Headquarters is located in Port Harcourt Nigeria.

Some of the unique features includes; security of transactions, ability to buy bitcoin with other cryptocurrencies, verified accounts and instant payouts in Nigeria.

For those in Port Harcourt, they offer offline service also, were you can walk into their office and buy directly from them.

  1. business in Nigeria: 

Coindirect is a peer-to-peer platform that connects buyers and Seller from around the world through an escrow service to trade a wide range of Altcoins safely. Coindirect has made It super easy and convenient as users can buy, sell, store and exchange up to 35 cryptocurrencies. Some of the features on offer includes; multiple payment methods, transparency, instant transactions and escrow protection.

  1. TruexGold: 

TruexGOLD is one of the top cryptocurrency exchange websites in Nigeria where you can instantly buy, sell or exchange perfect money, bitcoin, payeer, advanced cash, binary, ethereum, planteofbets, and fifty other digital currencies to naira or other currencies.

They’ve got good affiliate and investment programs of which you can explore and make good income.

You can also buy and sell in multiple ways.

  1. LocalBitcoin Nigeria: 

LocalBitcoin is about the most populous bitcoin exchange in the world. They have been around since 2012 and available in many countries. In this platform Bitcoin buyers and sellers come together to make exchange.

There are various payment methods accepted on LocalBitcoin however they depend on your country and the sellers preferred payment method. The main accepted methods are: cash, wire transfer, bank transfer, webmoney, western union and PayPal.

  1. Naira4Dollar: 

Naira4Dollar is one of the leading and most trusted e-currency exchange company in Nigeria since 2006. They have gathered more experience and expertise more than any other exchanger in Nigeria. Naira4Dollar also deals with altcoins

This company has physical offices across seven major cities in Nigeria that you can walk into and transact with them.

  1.  NigeriaGoldExchange: 

This is a local brand, Port Harcourt to be precise.

They provide bitcoin exchanges services and exchange services for other e-currencies like perfect money, webmoney, solid trust, skrill, etc. they have made their mark as the second leading e-currency exchange in Port Harcourt.

As with other local crypto exchange companies, they have offline offices were you can walk into to transact or make enquires.

11. Quidax:

This is an European based crytocurrency exchange website that came to Nigeria in 2016.

Their aim is to create a well secured and simple platform where cryptocurrencies can be traded, i.e buy and sell in Nigeria.

Initially, they made it possible for users to buy and sell just 6 cryptocurrencies which are, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin Gold, Litecoin, Ripple and Ethereum. But now, they have expanded more than expectation making them the largest cryptocurrency exchanger in Africa by the sheer  number of choices available to users.

Conclusion

In the future, cryptocurrency is said to take over all other businesses and every pertaining to money are going to be digitalized in which Nigeria’s currency is not going to be left out.

But currently if you have some bitcoin or any of the cryptos for sell, check on any of these legit websites above.

So, those are the top cryptocurrency exchange websites in Nigeria as at now. Do you have any exchange website to nominate or you think shouldn’t be among this list? Kindly let us know using the comment box below and don’t forget to share with your friends.

7 Tips to Start Freelance Business in Nigeria Without Spending a Dime

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7 Tips to Start Freelance Business in Nigeria Without Spending a Dime

Do you know you can make money online in Nigeria by learning how to start freelance business in Nigeria without spending anything? Yes you can and I’m personally one of the Nigerian freelancers who are making 6-figures in a month.

Their is no lucrative business as selling your skills at your own convenient time, place, price and who you choose to work with.

Trying to start a freelance business in Nigeria is one hell of a task. It comes with ups and downs, stiff competition because of the over saturated freelance space.

I know you might feel like quitting after reading the introductory paragraph, fear not! I’m here to share some tips on how to start and grow as a freelancer in the Nigerian market.

One unique benefit of being a freelancer is its flexibility-you don’t have to work from 9-5, nobody is going to control you and your time, nobody is going to enslave you and pay for one-third of time you spends working with him/her.

CHECK OUT: 5 Profitable Business Ideas for YOU in Nigeria

There are tons of services you services you can offer as a freelancer. If you’re interested in being paid for services rendered and you don’t know where to begin, this post is for you.

How to Start Freelance Business in Nigeria Without Spending a Dime

  1. CHOOSE YOUR FIELD(s)

Before starting a freelance business in Nigeria it’s advisable you choose your field or fields of interest.

There are several services which you can offer, services like Writing, Digital Marketing, Web Design, Graphic Design etc.

Being a successful freelancer requires you to choose a skill(s) that is marketable. When choosing your field, be mindful of the marketability of that skill. Writing for instance has a higher market value than translation services because there’s much higher demand for writers than translators.

So whatever field you choose to specialize on, make sure it has a market value because as the title above suggest, freelancing is a business and the purpose for doing business is to make profit.

2. SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS

So you’ve chosen your field, the next step is to sharpen your skills.

The popular saying “no man is an island” is quite correct. You don’t know it all, knowledge is gained everyday. The knowledge you’ve gained over the years may have become obsolete.

As a freelancer, you’re expected to grow in your field each day, there’s a stiff competition for places and if you don’t update your existing skills, those familiar with the latest trend will give you a run for your money.

 CHECK: Top Business Strategies for Start-up Entrepreneurs

You need to know that the freelance market in Nigeria is highly competitive and those who stand out keep updating their knowledge each day.

3. ENGAGE WITH OTHERS IN YOUR FIELD

In the process of sharpening your skills, you also need to engage with others that are doing what you’re doing.

You can do this by joining Facebook groups or forums online that share similar interest to what you do. With this you get a chance to meet those who are already in the system. Inquire about the best practices in your field and be open to learning from others.

Being an open minded person will increase your creativity because you’ll learn from others(including your juniors) and see things from their own perspective.

READ: How to Build Perfect Communication Skills With Your Customers

Remember, you’ve not gotten there yet. To be the best, you have to learn from the best!

4. BUILD YOUR PROFILE

As a freelancer, you’re seen as a brand. You need to let people know about what you do during their first encounter with you.

Your social media handle should suggest to people what you do, you never know where your first freelance job will come from. As you practice your skill(s), try to market yourself by letting people know about you online. The reason I suggest online is because; most businesses are getting digitalized, you don’t want to be left behind.

The best way to  profile your brand online is making use of your social media bio. Your bio should indicate the services you render, this is a form of advertising.

5. CREATE A STRATEGIC PLAN

As the popular saying goes; “he who fails to plan, plans to fail”!

Becoming a freelancer requires adequate planning. For those who have the regular 9-5 job, you don’t want to jeopardize everything because of lack of a plan. There’s a time for everything, as an aspiring freelancer you need to set out time that wouldn’t interfere with your current job.

ALSO READ: Tips to Best Negotiation Strategies

Once you’ve created your plan, you’ll be well prepared to go into freelancing.

6. SEEK OUT FOR GIGS

I highlighted the competitive nature of freelancing in Nigeria during my introduction. This is the hardest part as an aspiring freelancer- seeking for jobs.

After going through rigorous training the bitter truth is this; you don’t deserve anything, no company or individual is going is hire you because of your training, you have to go into the marketplace and prove to your clients that you deserve the job.

Thankfully, there are platforms that breaches the gap between a client and a freelancer.

Popular Platforms to Start Freelance Business in Nigeria

  • Fiverr
  • PeoplePerHour
  • Truelancer
  • ASUQU
  • Jo-Lancer
  • Source Gig
  • Alance.co
  • Elance
  • Upwork
  • Craigslist

These sites makes it easier to find client once you know how to use them. Personally, I started with fiverr and since then, I’ve earned thousands of dollars from the freelancing platform.
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Before choosing any of the above platforms, familiarize yourself with their terms and conditions, mode of payment and other requirements.

When seeking for your first job as a freelancer, don’t be selective, do as many as you can regardless of the price. Remember, you’re just starting out.

7. CREATE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION

As a freelancer, it’s important you show your clients how go your are. Although some clients may give you time to grow, most clients judge you based on your first job.

Your first job as a freelancer is very important, it’ll decide if a client continues with you or they’ll kick you out.

Referrals is becoming a norm in the job space today, most companies request for referrals when you submit an application. Your first job may determine if you’ll get the next one, with a good performance it’ll be easier for a client to refer and recommend you to others.

Giving a good first impression doesn’t mean you do your first job well and do the rest badly, your clients will take someone else when you offer substandard services.

ALSO READ: Common Jobs’ Interview Questions

Wisdom suggest that whatever you do, do it in the best possible way you can.

Conclusion

So there you have it, the above tips will guide you to starting out as freelancer in Nigeria.

Freelancing pays a lot if you’re good at what you do, I’ve seen some freelancers who left their regular 9-5 job, focusing solely on freelancing.

If you want to grow as a freelancer, apply the tips above and you’ll get to the zenith.

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10 Ways to Make Money as a Nigerian Student in 2022

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10 Ways to Make Money as a Nigerian Student in 2022

Are you thinking of the best and legit ways you can make money as a Nigerian student?

I’m glad you landed in this page as I’m going to show you the top easiest ways you can earn cool cash without affecting your academics.

Being a student comes with many challenges, making money is one of them. Most students have the skills and knowledge of making money but they don’t utilize it.

As a student in Nigeria it is good you have an independent source of income asides that of your parents. Your parents will not be there at all times, they may face financial difficulty at some point which may affect you.

But if you don’t want to be caught off guard by uncertainties you need to be independent financially.

I’ll be sharing ten ways as to which you can make extra income as a student. Most of these methods are time friendly as they don’t need your 24 hours attention which may be detrimental to your academic life. Some requires professional tutorship while others are easy to learn as most of the tutorials can be found online.

If you curious about making money as a Nigerian student, then read on!

How to Make Money as a Nigerian Student

  1. Photography

We are all aware that most occasion and celebrations in Nigeria happens during the weekends. Student looking to make extra cash should take advantage of this opportunity.

Photography isn’t that difficult to learn, most of the students are already good smartphone photographers. As a Nigerian student willing to make money you can meet practicing photographers to put you through the basics of professional photography. Getting a brand new digital camera is quite expensive, getting a “fairly used” camera from a pro will be cheaper and it’s a good way to start.

You can also make money from this photography students by selling your photos to companies who needs them.. You can check this article (here) to learn how you can sell your photos and make money

READ: 6 Ways to Easily Make Money on Instagram for Free

  1. Freelancing:

Skills like Digital Marketing, Writing, Web and Graphic design are of high demand due to technological advancements.

Most students in higher institution have Laptops or smartphones. If well utilized, your smartphone or laptop could make you lots of cash.

Few years ago, these skills were only accessible to those who can afford money to learn them. But today, most of this skills can be learnt online, some even offer you certification at the end of the course. YouTube is another learning resource, you can learn most of these skills by watching videos uploaded by YouTubers on your device.

If you’ve gotten good knowledge about these IT skills, it’ll go a long way in fetching you money as a student. Most businesses are going online, this increases the demand for these skills which I’ll advise students to take advantage of.

Personally, I make whooping 6 figures online through freelancing. I’m aiming to start earning 7 figures and I’m sure you know what that mean. Check my website design and digital marketing brand and see how I make money online.

Note: I can teach you the right and legal thing you need to do in order to start making money as a student in Nigeria and I will help you monetize everything I teach you.

My service starts from N5,000 upwards depending on how higher you want to go. If you are interested, click here to contact me now!

  1. Investing in Cryptocurrency and Stock market:

This two businesses are very lucrative right now and will continue to be in the future.

Growing up we had the illusion that the stock market was for the well-to-do business men and women. That has been debunked because young people who are not so “well-to-do” are beginning to take advantage of the stock market. Learning how to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies will require professional assistance. Thankfully, seminars on stock market and cryptocurrency are being done regularly, students can pick a Saturday and avail themselves for these kind of seminars.

Investing in cryptocurrency and stocks is very profitable if done properly. I will advise any student who wants to be financially stable to take advantage of this.

  1. Lesson/Tutorials:

Most students find it difficult to grab some certain concepts that are been taught in our higher institutions. Sometimes, it is due to the student’s short comings or the lecturers. Some students are unable to comprehend things that are been taught by some lecturers as most of these lecturers are very strict.

Back in secondary school, my chemistry teacher made me and other students hate chemistry because of his approach to teaching. But during a biology class, our biology teacher explained an aspect of chemistry that was related to the current biology topic, coincidentally, what he explained was our current chemistry topic. The whole class was in shock as to how simple it was after he explained it, we then begged him to be our chemistry teacher, he felt compassion for us but he declined, it actually wasn’t in his hand to take such decision.

What is the point here? Not all students will comprehend lectures, so if you’re an “intelligent” student you can take advantage of this and make some cash.

ALSO READ: How to Make Money Online in Nigeria

  1. Painting:

Most students may not be comfortable with this, but I’m beginning to some of them go into painting.

Painting doesn’t require any certification and can be learnt easily, you can learn from a friend who paints and afterwards you can start making your money from painting.

  1. Catering Services:

If you’re good at this, you can as well take advantage of it. If you don’t how to bake, it’s very easy to learn.

This should appeal to the ladies who may need money for a thing or two. You can bake cake or other ‘bake-ables’ and sell to others, especially during weekends as most celebrations happen during weekends. Doing this will serve as a source of income in the long run.

  1. Fashion Design:

If you have a good eye for fashion, fashion design will be a good way to make money. However, you need to learn some things about the current trend to be a good fashion designer.

Making people look good is a sure fire way to make money especially on weekends, as it doesn’t affect the academic aspect of your life.

  1. Music/DJ services:

If you have passion for music, you can download any music DJ application on your laptop, learn how to use it and you are in business.

There is always demand for DJs on weekends for several events and this is surely going to fetch you some money.

  1. Sale Of Fashion Items:

Students on campus love to look trendy and therefore buy cloths, foot wears, handbags, jewelries and other body accessories quite often.

If you could get these wears in bulk at reduced price from big suppliers, you will surely make much money from the trade.

  1. MC/Comedy Service:

If you can make people laugh and can also speak eloquently, just learn the rudiments of being a Master of Ceremony via the internet and you are good to go. Just like DJs, MCs are always requested for in events. Your first successful hosting of an event, may be at a friend’s birthday party, is enough to get you referrals.

Those are my top 10 ways you can make money as a student

Making money shouldn’t be stressful as a student, you should be able to balance your business and academic life.

Most of these services I’ve shared can be done on weekends, so it won’t affect you academically.

Do you have any question pertaining to how you can make money as a student in Nigeria? Kindly use the comment box below and if you feel you will need a mentorship or consultation, click here to contact me.

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List of Banks In Nigeria and Their Websites, Year Founded & Addresses

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List of Banks In Nigeria and Their Websites, Year Founded & Addresses

Do you know how many banks we have in Nigeria and even their websites?

Today, I will listing down all the banks in Nigeria including their website, year founded, address and how they operates

The banking industry in Nigeria has seen significant growth over the years. With this developmental strides, these bank have taken their trade online. Information about these banks can now be found on their websites.

Some of the banks I’ll be listing have international Banking License, other are national and some regional.

All 21 Licensed Banks in Nigeria and Their Websites

  1. Access Bank: Access Bank plc, commonly known as Access Bank, is a Nigerian multinational commercial bank, owned by Access Bank Group. It is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the national banking regulator.

It was founded in 1989. The headquarters is located at; Plot 999c Danmole street, off Adeola Odeku/Idejo street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Recently, Access Bank acquired another big Nigerian Bank known as “Diamond Bank”. You can click here to know more why Access Bank acquired Diamond Bank.

Website: www.accessbankplc.com

 

  1. Fidelity Bank: Fidelity Bank Plc., is a commercial bank in Nigeria. It is licensed as a commercial bank with international authorization, by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Fidelity Bank was founded 1988, with its headquarters in Lagos State.

Website: www.fidelitybank.ng

 

  1. First City Monument Bank (FCMB): First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Ltd is a full service banking group.

It was founded in April 20 1982.

The bank has its headquarters in Lagos.

Website: www.fcmb.com

 

  1. First Bank: First Bank of Nigeria, sometimes referred to as FirstBank, is a Nigerian multinational bank and financial services company headquartered in Lagos. It is the biggest bank in Nigeria by total deposits and gross earnings.

It was founded in 1894. Their initial name was ‘Bank of British West Africa’.

It was later renamed in 1979 as First Bank of Nigeria.

Headquarters 35 Marina, Lagos State.

Website: www.firstbanknigeria.com

 

  1. Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB): Guaranty Trust Bank plc also known as GTBank or simply GTB is a Nigerian multinational financial institution that offers Online/Internet Banking, Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking and Asset Management services.

It was founded on the 17th of January 1990. GT Bank’s headquarters is located at 635 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Website: www.gtbank.com

 

  1. Union Bank: Union Bank is a large commercial bank, serving individuals, small and medium-sized companies, as well as large corporations and organizations.

Website: www.unionbankng.com

 

  1. United Bank for Africa (UBA): United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is one of Africa’s largest financial institutions with operations in 20 African countries and 3 global financial centers: New York, London and Paris.

Website: www.ubagroup.com

 

  1. Zenith Bank: Zenith Bank is a Nigerian multinational financial services provider. It is licensed as a commercial bank, by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the central bank and national banking regulator.

The bank was established in May 1990 and commenced banking operations in July of the same year. On 17 June 2004, the bank became a public limited company.

Headquarters: Zenith Heights, Plot 84, Ajose Adeogun street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Website: www.zenithbank.com

 

  1. Wema Bank: Wema Bank Plc, commonly known as Wema Bank, is a Nigerian commercial bank.

It was founded on the 2nd of  May, 1945.

Headquarters: 54 Marina, Lagos.

Website: www.wemabank.com

 

  1. Stanbic IBTC: Stanbic IBTC Holdings , commonly referred to as Stanbic IBT , is a financial service holding company in Nigeria with subsidiaries in banking, stock brokerage, investment advisory, pension and trustee businesses. Stanbic IBTC Holdings is a member of the Standard Bank Group, a financial services giant based in South Africa. Standard Bank is Africa’s largest banking group ranked by assets and earnings operations in 20 African countries and 13 countries outside Africa.

Founded in 1989

Headquarters I.B.T.C. Place, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Website: www.stanbicibtc.com

 

  1. Sterling Bank: Sterling Bank Plc is a full service national commercial bank licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Its shares trade under the Banking sector of the Nigerian Stock Exchange with the symbol STERLNBANK. It was founded in 1960.

Sterling Banks headquarters is located in Sterling Towers, 20 Marina, P.M.B. 12735, Lagos State.

Website: www.sterlingbankng.com

 

  1. Polaris Bank: Polaris Bank Limited, formerly Skye Bank, is a commercial bank based in Nigeria. It is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Polaris bank is the youngest Nigerian bank. The bank was founded on the 24th of September, 2018. With its headquarters at 3 Akin Adesola Street Victoria Island, Lagos.

Read: Why Skye Bank Plc changed to Polaris Bank

Website: www.polarisbanklimited.com

 

  1. Ecobank: Ecobank Nigeria Plc, commonly referred to as Ecobank Nigeria PLC, is a commercial bank in Nigeria. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Ecobank was founded in 1986 with its headquarters in Lagos.

Website: www.ecobank.com

 

  1. Heritage Bank: Heritage Bank Plc. (HB PLC,) but often referred to as Heritage Bank, is a Nigerian commercial bank.

Heritage Bank began operations in 1989.

Headquarters: 292B Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Website: www.hbng.com

 

  1. Keystone Bank: Keystone Bank Limited, also known as Unity Bank plc, is a commercial bank in Nigeria.

This is also a young bank, founded in 2011.

Headquarters: Victoria Island, Lagos.

Website: www.keystonebankng.com

 

  1. Unity Bank: Unity Bank, also known as Unity Bank plc, is a commercial bank in Nigeria.

It was founded in 2006 with its headquarters in Abuja.

Website: www.unitybankng.com

 

  1. Diamond Bank: Diamond Bank Plc. is a Nigerian multinational financial service provider. Diamond Bank was acquired by Access Bank PLC in December 2018, and announced to complete the transactions of the merger fully in the first half of 2019.

Founded December 20, 1990.

Headquarters Victoria Island, Lagos

Website: www.diamondbank.com

 

  1. Standard Chartered Bank: In 1965, the Standard Bank of South Africa merged with the Bank of West Africa acquiring businesses including a banking operation in Nigeria, which dated back to 1894. The name was then changed to Standard Bank of West Africa. Four years after the merger, Standard Bank Nigeria was incorporated locally to take over the business in Nigeria

Its head office is located at: 142 Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Website: www.sc.com/ng

 

19: Citi Bank: Citi has had a presence in Nigeria since 1984. Citi is one of the oldest existing international bank in Nigeria, with service bank branches spread across the nation.

Citi Bank’s head office is located in Charles S. Sankey House, 27 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Website: www.citigroup.com/citi/about/countries-and-jurisdictions/nigeria

 

  1. Jaiz Bank: Jaiz Bank Plc, is a bank in Nigeria operating under Islamic banking principles and is a non-interest bank. It is the first non-interest bank established and is headquartered in Abuja, the capital city of the country.

It was founded in 2003.

Website: www.jaizbankplc.com

 

  1. Sun Trust Bank: SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited (STBNL), is a Nigerian financial services provider, licensed as a commercial bank, by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Founded August 15, 2016.

Headquarters: 1 Oladele Olashore Street, Off Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Website: www.suntrustng.com

 

  1. Providus Bank: Providus Bank Limited (PBL), is a

Nigerian financial services provider, licensed as a commercial bank, by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Founded June 15, 2016

Head Office: 724 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Website: www.providusbank.com

 

So there you have it guys, these are all the banks in Nigeria and their websites. Do you think we missed to add a bank or more? Kindly tell us using the comment box below.

 

 

 

Access Bank Acquires Diamond Bank – See Reasons

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Access Bank Acquires Diamond Bank – See Reasons

The trending news in the banking industry as at this moment is that Access Bank has acquires Diamond Bank after long speculations.

According to the cable, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will soon make the official announcement and next action to take over the bank fully will be announced by the Access Bank’s Management.

It could be recalled that Diamond Bank had earlier announced that the bank has decided to drop its International Operating Licence in order to deal earnestly with the local or national banking due to capitalisation issues.

According to TheCable, Access Bank legally acquires Diamond Bank through the Nigeria’s apex bank, CBN in order to make Nigeria’s banking industry stronger like their counterparts in the world.

The acquisition was confirmed by Diamond Bank’s CEO, Uzoma Dozie in a statement released three days ago (precisely on Friday). He was quoted that with this approval, Diamond Bank will stop operating as international bank.

He added that the re-licensing as a national bank supports Diamond Bank’s objective to provide a banking system that operates only in Nigerian retail banking market, some other available opportunities and the nation’s economy.

Uzoma further said that the move is in accordance with Diamond Bank’s decision to sell out its international operations which contained the selling out of its West Africa subsidiaries in the year 2017 and also the UK branch which is in the final stage to be sold out as well.

Read: How to Make Money on Instagram for Free

He further explained that the relegation to local or national bank is beneficial to the bank in such a way that they can now live on 10% capital requirement instead of 15% required for international banks.

Before Access Bank acquired Diamond bank, the bank (diamond) recorded share plunging to 0.61k per unit on November, 2018 which is the worst to be recorded.

Same thing happened to Skype bank before it was also acquired by Polaris. Some banks are just hustling, struggling and enduring among the competitors just like other banks but, only the powerful ones will remain.

What do you think about this? Is it okay for Access bank to acquire Diamond Bank? Kindly share your opinion using the comment box below.

6 Ways to Make Money on Instagram in 2022

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6 Ways to Make Money on Instagram in 2022

Do you know you can make money on Instagram? – Yes, you can make a hefty income on Instagram while doing things you love always love doing like posting pictures or videos, liking a post, following I.G users, and commenting on their posts.

This has been so easy and it is one of the most used social media platforms in the world where you can easily hang out with your loved celebrities, businesses, and friends.

Most business owners used Instagram to advertise their products or services such as bags, jewelry, shoes, e-book, and other goods that can be delivered online or in kind. Few media sites have adopted Instagram as their platform for micro-niche blogging and building fans that are serious with what they are doing, unlike Facebook where anybody can join and spam as much as they like.

Before we go into the details, let me briefly show you some reasons why it’s plausible to make money on Instagram.

Can I Really Make Money on Instagram?

Yes, you can make a lot of money on Instagram!

Instagram is a photo and video-sharing platform created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. It was launched on the 6th of October, 2010 exclusive for iOS users only. But now, it’s also available on Android devices. Instagram started growing in fame and numbers when it was acquired by Facebook Inc.

Since then, celebrities have chosen Instagram as their favorite zone to interact with their fans and that’s why Instagram rapidly climbed to be of the most visited website within a few years of its launch.

Below are a few statistics about Instagram:

  • More than 500 million active users per day
  • 800 million active users per month
  • About 70% of Businesses are on Instagram
  • More than 2 million Instagram advertisers
  • More than 300 million Instagram users make use of IG stories daily
  • Time spent daily on Instagram is very high compared to other social sites
  • Business-minded people are on Instagram not talkative
  • And so on

A business without an Instagram page is not yet a business in this digital age. That’s why people who use Instagram spend hefty money in order to gain more visibility and acquire more followers.

Now let’s talk about how you can make money on Instagram, I know this is what you have been waiting for.

How to Make Money on Instagram

  1. Affiliate Marketing:

If you have quality followers, you can make money on IG through affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is very easy but needs you to input your sense of marketing.

This is how it works:

You partner with a company that sells either products or services related to your audience or targeted niche. These companies always welcome different publishers to help them promote their products while you earn a commission on each successful sale. You don’t need to spend a dime before partnering with these companies.

Few affiliate programs you can join to make money on Instagram:

  • Amazon – you can promote any product or service here irrespective of your niche or quantity of followers as long as you know the marketing strategies that work for each product or service which your followers or targeted audience will convert with.
  • Clickbank – Same thing as Amazon
  • Jumia, Konga & Jiji Affiliate Program – These are better if you wish to promote local products within Nigeria.
  • Siteground, Namecheap, Bluehost, Hostgator, etc – These are better if your followers or targeted audience deal with the website, hosting, and domain stuff
  • eBay
  • ShareAsale
  • Impact Radius
  • You can do better searching on google for more affiliate programs you can join.

After joining any of these programs, get your referral link (of that particular stuff you wish to promote), but the link in your bio, and start convincing your followers why they need to buy those particular products.

If you can be doing this consistently with engaging photos or videos, a few (if not some) of your followers or targeted audience may be triggered to buy using the link on your bio.

This is not that easy but it will be easier if you take enough of your time to do market and audience research. Try as much as possible to understand the type of ‘hot’ products or services they are interested in. After that, give them what they want with serious and engaging marketing.

NOTE: commissions here are pretty okay as they are paid in dollars with respect to what and how expensive what you sold was.

  1. Sponsored Posts:

This is another and most common way of making money on Instagram. But, it just doesn’t come easily as joining an affiliate program or so.

For you to enjoy this opportunity, you must have a number of real and engaging followers.

Different companies, media partners, or individuals will contact you themselves if they are convinced that running a sponsored post on your Instagram page will be beneficial to them.

Popular Instagram pages with good numbers of followers like instablog9ja, gossipmill, and some other influencers are making cool money selling sponsored posts on their page and their charges are pretty expensive but those companies or individuals that contact them for exposure knew that the charges are worth it.

You can also start building a good and engaging IG page today and see how things change for better for you.

But if none contacted you for sponsored posts or exposure, you can as well join some advertising agencies to help you get sponsored posts. To join these agencies, it’s FREE. Below are a few of them:

Try to sign up with those websites above and see how they can help you make money on Instagram.

  1. Selling Your Own Products:

Instagram can help you make more sales if you understand your consumers and how your products or service can help them. You can create many products either digitally or consumable (durable).

You can create digital products like e-books. If you are skilled in a particular field and you know that you can teach, kindly write an e-book about that particular skill and start selling. Sometimes, you may need to create digital products inform by videos.

You can also offer a solution to people’s problems by creating physical products. This can be based on how to last longer in bed (herbal medicines), growing natural hair, butt, or boobs. If you have strong marketing strategies, you can make money on Instagram by selling these problems to people who need them.

In digital products, you can send them to those who paid for them through your website or landing page. But for products like herbal medicines Etc., you will need to deliver to those who paid through some means you can get the product to that person.

  1. Sell Your Photos Online:

As you might have known that Instagram deals with two basic types of content which are Videos and Photos. But there are tons of websites outside there that are ready to buy those beautiful pictures from you.

To sell your photos, you will need to list them on the photography marketplace such as twenty20 and 500px.

But those photos must be creative and originally owned by you. Because these photography marketplaces will also sell them to those who need them either in printed or softcopy format.

  1. GiveAways:

Although this is not a sure way to make money through your Instagram page because it depends on luck.

Some celebrities and rich influencers do give back to their fans by giving them things like money, phones, and assorted materials which go to the lucky fans.

GossipMill, a Nigerian popular Instagram page gives out money to at least, 10 lucky fans every week and we also have some of these celebrities or media personalities who can give out up to (and even more than) $500 for any lucky person on Instagram.

You can start following popular celebrities or influencers today. After following them, make sure to turn on their post notifications in case something like giveaways comes up.

  1. Earn Traffic:

If you are a blogger, YouTuber, or online marketer, you can be making a hefty income on your blog or YouTube channel if you have ads like AdSense running on it.

Instagram traffic is so converting because for someone to check your post, go to your profile, and click on your blog or channel’s link, that means that person is really serious about visiting. If your blog is speedy and responsive and your AdSense ads are placed well, there is the possibility that that person will click on Ads because of the cookies stored in his/her browser which will be the same as what he or she is looking for.

CONCLUSION: How to Make Money on Instagram

If you are still doubting if you can ever make money on Instagram, then kindly do yourself a favor by asking search engines (especially Google) how much Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and other top influencers are making on Instagram.

You can quit your 9-5 job if you understand the tactics that work on Instagram or by simply asking Instagram entrepreneurs to mentor you. At GbolaByte, you will be mentored and supervised if you want to learn any skills to make money online. Click here to contact olgade techs for further details.

Before you can make money on Instagram, you need to build more influence by acquiring more followers, and having good numbers of increasing engagement. In my next blog posts, I will be revealing top secrets to building influence and acquiring massive followers on Instagram.

Don’t forget to drop your questions or feedback in the comment box below and remember that sharing is caring, show that you care for us by sharing these tips with your friends.

Cash Awoof – Make Money Online in Nigeria Without Spending A Dime

Stephen Olgade
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Cash Awoof – Make Money Online in Nigeria Without Spending A Dime
Do you think you can make money online in Nigeria without spending or investing any bucks?
Well, you can! Not all business or ‘make money online in Nigeria’ scheme required a lot of investment.
Their is an ongoing income program in Nigeria where it’s possible to earn you about ₦40,000 (40,000 naira) in a month without much stress or investing all your hard-earned money.
This program is different from some ‘make money online in Nigeria’ scheme that promises you fortune but takes away your little expecting cash on the so-called income platforms.
A new beginning and sure platform is here where you can possibly make ₦40,000 or more in a month without spending a dime. Yes, you can make money online in Nigeria while spending few of your time only.

So, what is this Cash Awoof?

It’s called “CashAwoof“. Cash Awoof is ‘Pay to Participate’ program where your are paid for registering on the platform as a member and engaging daily with the website through your registered account.
You are not just paid for registering but also by doing activities like, login daily, reading news, connect with friends, watching video skits, commenting on the website contents, referring and registering your friends, taking quiz tests and many more activities awaiting you.
Cash Awoof unlike other income programs where you can make money in Nigeria, doesn’t required you to pay any membership fee of ₦1600 or more but, you join Cash Awoof for free and you get ₦1000 as sign up bonus upon your registration.

But, how can you make ₦40,000 or more with Cash Awoof?

Here is the breakdown of how you can earn such amount on Cash Awoof within any investment.
• Sign up bonus ==> ₦1000
• Daily login ==> ₦50 (making ₦1500 in a month)
• Referral ==> ₦100 (₦1000 if you have 10 referrals per day and that’s ₦30,000 in a month)
• Reading news ==> ₦1 (limited to 50 news per day and that’s ₦1500 in a month)
• Commenting on news ==> ₦2 (if you comments 50 times daily, that’s ₦3000 in a month).
• For friends connection on the website ==> ₦1 (If you can send to 100 per day, that’s ₦3000 in a month)
• For watching videos ==> ₦2 to ₦10 (if you watch 20 videos at ₦3 on average, that’s ₦1800 in a month)

Now, how does CashAwoof Nigeria earns you ₦40,000 in a month?

Let do the grand total of the breakdown above.

That’s ==> ₦1000 + ₦1500 + ₦30000 + ₦1500 + ₦3000 + ₦3000 + ₦1800 = ₦41800
That means you can possibly make up to ₦42,000 on Cash Awoof right? But in case if you are not online in a day or so, let approximate it to ₦40,000. Don’t you think this is another way for you to make money in Nigeria without any stress?
But wait,
You may be thinking that how are we going to be making money without paying a dime like other platforms. Here is how CashAwoof make their money:
Cash Awoof make their money from your presence and engagement with the website. It’s a way to appreciate you for time spent daily and how earnest you are to make money in Nigeria.
And most of all reason, Cash Awoof shares with its members from the profit they are from Sponsored Posts or Campaigns on their platform.
You can make money in Nigeria without spending a dime but by just doing what you love doing always like connecting and chatting  with friends, watching comedy skits or highlights, reading news and many more.

How to Get Paid on CashAwoof

After your registration, go to your profile and add your bank account details. After that, start participating and engaging with activities on the website as we have discussed earlier and stand chances of making money online in Nigeria without paying a dime.
The minimum withdrawal is ₦20,000 per month and you are going to be alerted by the end of the following month.

Is Cash Awoof Legit or Scam?

According to the business model and what we have break down above, you should know and trust that this is not a scam!
Just join today and experience it yourself. Remember, you are not asked to pay a certain fee and no admin will ask for such as long as the business model is adhere to.
That’s how you can make ₦40000 monthly in Nigeria without paying a dime.
In case you have any questions relating to this, kindly contact the Admin on WhatsApp: +971521626170 or mail him: pr(at)cashawoof.com. You can also use the live chat feature available for members in the website.
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post and I (Stephen Olgade, owner of this blog), is not assuring or discouraging you about this platform. I strongly believe that to make money online in Nigeria, you need to sacrifice something and among those thing is ‘taking risks’.
As long as Cash Awoof business model does not required you to pay a dime, you can try it out and it works, that means you are lucky to be part of such program that requires no investment but buy just doing what you love doing.
So, that’s what I have to say about this income program. But I’ll be glad if you can let me know your view about this make money online scheme by using the comment box below and if you found this helpful, kindly share it with your friends on social media.

 

Thanks for your understanding.

NNU Income Program – How to Make Money Online Using Smartphone in Nigeria

Stephen Olgade
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NNU Income Program – How to Make Money Online Using Smartphone in Nigeria
Do you know that you can make money on NNU Income Program using smartphone in a very simple but different ways?
Before reading further, this blog post is for those who are tired of asking questions such as:

‘What are the best ways to make money in Nigeria as a student?’, ‘How to make money with N1000 in Nigeria?’, ‘How can I make money online without doing anything?’ and so on.

If those are the type of questions you have been surfing for, then welcome to this blog.

I want to tell you about a simple business you can easily do with your smartphone or laptop which will fetches you at least N50,000 per month depending on how punctual and serious you are. But before then, let me ask you: Have you ever heard about a particular website in Nigeria that pay you for reading news, commenting and posting sponsored posts on your Facebook or twitter page?

There are few of this type of website but I will introduce you to one (which is the first and most trusted out of the rest). This website I’m talking about is KNOWN AS ‘www,nnu,ng’ under a program called NNU Income Program. In my previous article, I talk about 7 Ways You Can Also Make Money Online

NOTE: You will only be paid for sharing sponsored post on your Facebook or twitter page. But, if you share any other news which are not ‘sponsored’, you won’t earn from it. You are allow to share for your own interest but forget about getting paid for it.

How to Increase Your Earning on NNU Income Program

To learn how to boost your earning through NNU Affiliate Program (NAP), you can consider the following tips:
•    USE SOCIAL MEDIA: I personally got to know this opportunity through social media platform (Facebook) and I joined after many days of researching about the program.

There are 200,000+ members of NNU income program in Nigeria out of 190,000,000 Nigerians. You can tap more people to join using your affiliate link from your social media pages. Convince them to the best of your ability with every legit means you can use.

READ: Effective Social Media Marketing Tips to Promote Your Business

•    FACE TO FACE PROSPECTING: Another way you can increase your referrals is by telling people around you including your family members, friends and neighbours to join you and make sure you show them enough proof to convince them.

•    WRITE A REVIEW: If you are blogger, this is another way to boost your NNU Income. All you have to do is to write an SEO friendly article with your special affiliate link embedded and, you might be lucky to gain more people joining you.

RECOMMENDED: How To Start a Free Money Making Blog

•    MAKE A VIDEO: If you have a YouTube channel or other video streaming account, you can make a well informative video which can be in form of tutorial, comedy skit, wealth creation etc. Most people are attracted by what they see and, if you video is captivating enough, you can earn more referrals.

•    CONTRIBUTE ON FORUMS, GROUPS or CHANNELS: This is another most effective ways to increase your earning on NNU Income Program. You can comment on forums or any social media pages related to business and quickly introduce them to NNU Income Program and how they can make money from it. Make sure you leave your telephone number and shortened affiliate link behind on every contribution you made.

CONCLUSION: You can make money on NNU Income Program if you follow all the 5 tips I aligned above. Also, you can click here to join if you haven’t register. If you have any questions or would like to know more about NNU Income Program, you can contact me here or use the comment box below this article to relay your comment(s).

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5 Easy Steps to Register Business Name in Nigeria; Get Availability Code

Stephen Olgade
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5 Easy Steps to Register Business Name in Nigeria; Get Availability Code

You might have been asking questions like, ‘How much does it cost to register business name in Nigeria? Or ‘How can I get my availability code?’ And so on. But, stay calm as I will walk you through the complete steps in getting your business name registered in Nigeria and also, how to get your availability code to complete your business name registration.

If you are launching your business or company in Nigeria soon, one of the most important things you should take care of is registering your business or company with the Corporate Affairs Commission also known as CAC.

Gone are those days you must visit the CAC office before you can register a business name in Nigeria. But now, due to technology and its advancement, Nigeria’s CAC has made it possible for us to register our business name online at any convenient time and place with our laptop or smartphone and, everything will be completed without any issue….. Thanks to technology!

Although, I have published a blog post about how you can register your business name with CAC in Nigeria using Offline or Online method.

But a few days ago, a reader stumbled on the post through google search engine but after reading, she said it’s not clear to her which I decided to make clear through this blog post that focuses only on how you can register your business name or company in Nigeria with CAC without visiting any outlets.

RECOMMENDED: How to Start A Restaurant Business in Nigeria from Scratch

About Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC

CAC, an acronym for Corporate Affairs Commission was founded in 1990. It’s in charge of regulating the formation and management of companies in Nigeria.

So in this blog post, I will teach you the easiest method of registering your business name or company with the corporate affairs commission using the online method and also, how to get your approval through your own special availability code.

Let start!

How to Register Business Name in Nigeria (Get Availability Code)

We are going to discuss this in different parts for easy understanding. But make sure you have your ATM card with you because you are going to pay for this business name registration.

PART A – How to Create An Account on CAC Website

We are just going to create an account on CAC’s official website to kickstart your business name registration

Just follow the steps below:

  • Go to http://www.services.cac.gov.ng/signup to create an account
  • Fill in the necessary details and make sure you use your legal name as it appears on your National I.D card or any Nigeria’s government-issued card.
  • After filling your details, click on the ‘Register‘ button

Immediately, a verification link will be sent to your email address as you have earlier filled in, verify and login to your dashboard.

PART B: How to Reserve a Business Name for Registration in Nigeria

Because many people register different business names with CAC daily, you need to be smart if you don’t want your preferred business name to be registered by someone else before you do.

So, the CAC gives you the opportunity to reserve that preferred business name for 60 days. It’s even a ‘must’ to reserve your business name before you can finally register it in Nigeria.

How can I reserve my business name with CAC?

The steps below answers:

  • Login to your verified account or go to http://www.services.cac.gov.ng/login or http://www.services.cac.gov.ng/dashboard
  • You will see ‘Reserve a Name‘ in bold text, under it you will see a call-to-action link ‘here‘, click on it.
  • After clicking on that, you are going to be directed to a new page where you will reserve your business name.

But, note these steps in ‘Reserve a Name’ page:

  • Name & Type: Choose ‘Business Name‘ and enter the business name you wish to Register. Here, you will have to provide two names if in case one is taken, the other might be ready for you.
    i.e, you can choose like: (1) MyCompany Global Ventures (2) MyCompany Global Resources
  • Objective: Under ‘Reason for Availability Search‘, choose ‘New Incorporation‘ and choose your business category under ‘Nature of Business‘.

But you may be asking…

What to Choose Under “Nature of Business”?

If you’re running a restaurant business, simply click on the drop-down and choose a very suitable category of the business there.

But, if you are going to run more than one business like selling clothes, running a private school, selling cars, wines, running a digital marketing firm, the printing of recharge cards, etc… I will advise you to choose ‘General Contracts’ under the nature of the business.

And this is exactly what I did because General Contracts indicate every business you may be engaged in.

Choosing ‘General Contracts’ during business name registration means that you are going to be running more than one business under a single registered business name. And this will save you from wasting money on registering another business name in the future.

  • Presenter Details: Here, you are going to input your details again including your means of identification either through National I.D card, PVC, Birth Certificate, Driver’s Licence.
  • Preview: You will be giving an opportunity to confirm all your details including your chosen business name, address, names, email, phone number, etc.
    If the details are correct, click on the ‘Proceed to Payment’ button.
  • Payment: You will have to pay for the name reservation with your ATM card.

How much is Business Name Reservation with Nigeria’s CAC

Note, this costs N500 apart from the transaction fees. N600 was debited from my client’s though while N661.44 was deducted from my debit card.

After payment, a receipt of your payment will be sent to you.

Since you have paid the N500 for the business name reservation and your payment has been confirmed, the next thing is to confirm if your business name is approved by CAC for registration.

PART C: How to Know If Your Business Name is Approved By CAC.

The steps below will teach you how to check your business name approval status on the CAC Website:

===> Go to: http://services.cac.gov.ng/login
===> login with your username and password
===> Click on the “Name Search” tab
===> Click on the “My Reservation History” tab

  • You will see your approval status under the ‘My Reservation History’ tab.

If your business name is lucky to be approved successfully, a big congratulations to you. Now, let proceed to complete the registration.

But, before completing your business name registration on CAC Website, you will need to get your availability code.

What is the Availability Code?

Availability Code is a special number that will be given to you to complete your business name registration in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission’s website.

Without this code, it’s quite impossible to fully register a business name.

PART D: How to Get Your Availability Code for CAC’s Business Name Registration

Note that the availability code is on the approval note which you will have to download from the CAC official website.

Now, let do it;

Simply follow the steps in PART C first and after that, you seeing your business name which has been approved, proceed the step below:

===> Click on ‘Action button‘
===> Then click on ‘View Payment History’
===> Immediately, a page will appear telling you to save a ‘PDF’ file. Save or download the file to desktop on your PC or save in a folder you can easily access on your phone
===> After saving the PDF file, open it and you will see a ‘serial number’. If you see it, then you have seen your availability code!

Finally, let complete your business name registration on the CAC portal.

PART E: Completing Business Name Registration Using the Availability Code

Since you have gotten your availability code, let finalize everything now.

===> Go to https://services.cac.gov.ng/company-registration/application
===> Enter your availability code
===> If it’s correct, complete your business name registration and that’s all.

But wait, you may be asking…..

How Much Does It Cost To Register A Business Name in Nigeria?

The cost to register a business name in Nigeria with the cooperate affairs commission (CAC) varies because it depends on the type of business.

In this article, I won’t write down all the fees here but note that the reserving form fee is N500
The business name registration form fee starts from N10,000. And if you’re going to register a company, be ready to pay the high cost because there are differences between an enterprise and a company.

But currently, there is a 50% discount which means you’re going to pay N5,000 only for business name registration in Nigeria. (UPDATED: This offer is expire and you will need to pay full amount)

Note: If you are a big company, expect to pay more than this. Click here for a full list of the various price.

CONCLUSION: How to Register Business Name in Nigeria

I have aligned the complete steps on how you can register a business name in Nigeria with CAC and how you can get your availability code for completing the registration.

I hope this will help you as it helped my client got her business name registered without any issue.

If you think that the process is too tedious or complicated for you, you can hire me to get it registered for you.

Please don’t forget to share this helpful article with your friends and comment below. Thanks!!!

 

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