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20 Ways to Make Money from Home in Nigeria During this COVID-19

Stephen Gbolagade
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20 Ways to Make Money from Home in Nigeria During this COVID-19

Do you want to make money from home in Nigeria but don’t know exactly which of the available businesses you see online or those recommended ones to venture in? Well, I understand you, and how passionate you are, to work from home.

But why should you try to make money from home in Nigeria?

Well, the year 2020 has been one year people won’t forget in a hurry, a lot of deaths, the economic collapse of nations, mass lay-offs from the big firms, and lots of worry for people. About 22 million people lose their jobs in the United States of America (USA) and many people in Nigeria are automatically jobless and some are dying in hunger.

Among the many worries we have in this period hinges on our financial life, almost everyone is at home and the question is; how can we make money from home in Nigeria?

This blog post will expose you to the various ways you could crank up your financial life despite the situation at hand, and this you can do from the comfort of your home. What I’ll be showing you isn’t a Get-Rich-Quick or Ponzi scheme, these are proven ways to make some good cash. 

One of these ideas could eventually turn into a career you wake up each morning doing, and they don’t require any degrees; if you’ve got basic elementary education, you can begin to explore these ways I’ll be showing you. 

Let’s get started!

How to Make Money from Home in Nigeria (2020)

1. Freelancing

You’ve probably heard or read about this somewhere, but I’ll still say it; it’s the best way to improve your financial life, and you can do this without any form of boundaries. 

Personally, I’ve earned a lot of money from freelancing and it is my number one source of income.

It saddens me to know that many Nigerians with profitable skill don’t get to make as much money as they should, people pay huge bucks for these skills on various freelancing platforms and some Nigerians make between four to six figures monthly via freelancing, it’s even a full-time job for some.

You don’t need to get an office, all you need is a good computer with a strong internet connection and you’re good to make money from home in Nigeria.

If you’ve got any skill (especially digital), then waste no time in registering on freelancing platforms – there are lots of them out there; Fiverr and Upwork are some of the most popular ones. 

Check Here: How to Become a Successful Freelancer in Nigeria

Some sites require strict scrutiny and as such the probability of getting accepted is quite slim, but you can reach out pros to help you overcome this hurdle.

2. Graphics design

This is one of the most in-demand skills in the country today, if you’re good at this, you can make a good amount of money online in Nigeria currently.

These days, you find out that pictures are more visually appealing and receive lots of reactions than plain text, many firms, and freelancing platforms require the services of one who could create stunning, eye-catching graphics that will appeal to their various audience, this creates lots of opportunities for graphics designers out there.

Basically, you need a good laptop for this and the skill, even if you don’t have the skill there are more than enough mediums to learn online, once you’ve gotten to a certain level of proficiency, you could start applying for jobs and start making money from home in Nigeria.

3. Crypto trading

I must say that cryptocurrency trading is a very profitable business that doesn’t require much, but it comes with its own risks. 

As we seek out better ways of making payments, financing contracts and more, crypto is greatly gaining acceptance by merchants and financial institutions worldwide, this implies more ease of doing business with the ability to pay for any product, anywhere in the world.

Asides being a means of payment, crypto at the moment is one big gold mine and miners around the world are constantly drilling its treasures. One of the best ways to make money via cryptocurrency is through trading – with this you can make a good amount of money in Nigeria.

Check here: Top Ways to Make Money with Cryptocurrency in Nigeria

4. Forex trading

Still on trading, although with a different kind of money – the real money! Forex or foreign exchange has been a viable means of income for quite some years now and the possibilities are just limitless.

Today, you don’t need much requirements to trade, just your smartphone, internet connection, and your brain. It’s even easier to learn the ropes of this business as more and more online courses keep dropping every day on how to trade better. 

There are numerous platforms and apps (both Android and iOS) that you could utilize when trading, some even give you a demo account with some money in it so as to practice better ways of trading. It’s a pretty lucrative business once you master the art, and you can!

To learn how to make money from home in Nigeria through forex trading, I will advise you to enroll yourself to free resources available on YouTube and go to pirple.com to learn more about Forex and Crypto trading for free!

5. Content Writing

We all know how to write, from the less educated to erudite among us – at least to an extent. Content writing is quite different from actual writing and requires a lot to be mastered which could take some time to learn.

The ability to convey a message, capturing the hearts of the readers, via writing is one good characteristic of a good content writer. There are lots of cooperations out there wishing to pay you for this skill, as a freelancer, you can also make some money in Nigeria via content writing.

This skill requires a lot to learn, patience, and practice are some of the good ingredients that’ll make you a much better writer. 

Check Here: How to Become a Successful Freelancer Writer

One way to level up your writing skill is to start writing on forums, creating a guest post on blogs and writing on social media platforms, this will boost your confidence and you could begin earning some bucks in the near future.

You may want to ask that;

How much does freelance writers earn in Nigeria?

Their’s no limit to what you can earn as a freelance writer in Nigeria. But your earning per each content depends on the agreement between you and your client. Some are earning 7-figures from writing.

But here is a gospel truth, as a startup freelance writer, you can’t earn up to 7-figures yet. Before you can be able to earn up that, you’ll need to gradually build your reputation and connect with people through pitching.

6. Affiliate Marketing

An affiliate program can let you make money from home in Nigeria by helping brands to promote their products, you get some percentage when a customer purchases a product or service via your affiliate link.

You’d need to look for brands with the best commission rate as some brands pay better than others, once you’ve got this, you could start posting your links on your social handles and watch your credit grow.

This is one of the easiest ways to make money at home in Nigeria, it requires no skill, no capital required to start up, just get registered and get started. Most tops brands include affiliate services for their customers and you can get some cash by jumping in on this.

Check here: Top 10 Affiliate Programs to Make Money in Nigeria

7. Online Tutoring or Training

In our world today, more people are getting to learn online and online tutors get to make some money from home, you too can be one of them. 

If you know a thing good enough, if you’re a pro at your craft, then you might want to impact your knowledge on other people seeking to learn. It’s just getting to record a video/audio of you explaining concepts while making money from the comfort of your home.

Before you venture into this, you need to be well equipped intellectually in whatever field you choose to cover, making sure also that you employ the use of up to date information. A good place to start your online tutorial journey is on Udemy, but there are other platforms to explore too.

If you need to train people and earn money quickly, you can use a closed WhatsApp group.

But most people are expecting great results by sharing their links on WhatsApp status and Facebook, this is not going to work!

To get more students to enroll in your training, you need to run paid ads on social media. You can read more about this on Google.

8. YouTube

YouTube is a hub of information, entertainment, and learning, it’s one of the best platforms on the internet where you could get any information for free. 

Asides these benefits, many content creators make a living with YouTube, many Nigerians are getting richer on YouTube and you can also make money from home in Nigeria as a Youtuber.

To get started, ensure you have a good digital camera or a smartphone with a pretty good camera, your chosen field, and good internet. Once you’ve got these, you are well on your way to increased finances.

Check Here: How to Start a Money Making Youtube Channel

9. Dropshipping

This is pretty new, it’s a form of e-Commerce that allows you to own and run your online store from the comfort of your home. 

We all love to get things done quickly, and the way we shop in the current world is getting much easier. With just a few clicks, you can get that dress delivered to you, purchase a new wristwatch, upgrade your electronics, or even get those little utility products which makes life easier.

With dropshipping, you can make all these possible for consumers and make money from it. You don’t need to have a physical space, but a virtual space (to host your site), hot-selling products and you could begin making money. 

To make money from home in Nigeria through dropshipping, you will need to learn how it works and how to get started. You can check this article on how to start a dropshipping business in Nigeria.

10. Survey sites

Another good way to make money from home in Nigeria is through online survey sites. 

These sites give you an opportunity to make some money while giving your opinion on certain products, services, or just general feedback. These platforms value your opinion as it’s critical to the growth of their business and as such they pay you for this.

You don’t need any skill to be able to make some cash via this medium and I’d say it’s the most easiest way to earn money from home, but there’s a catch; surveys are not always available and so this limit how much you can earn. 

Check here: Best High-paying survey sites in Nigeria

11. Website development/design

Creating and designing websites pays quite a lot, this is a very viable skill even though its industry is saturated with a lot of inadequate developers and designers.

It’s been said that anything worth doing is worth doing well, this is one major factor that would set you apart from the rest of the bunch in a much-saturated market. The better you are at your craft, the more money you can earn.

This is a career for most Nigerians, there are also agencies dedicated solely to this field and you too can get to be among those making it in this field. A good laptop, and the skill – which you could easily learn online is a pretty good way to start.

12. Create an app

This skill is a very lucrative one but requires a lot to pull off, mostly intellectual. There’s an app for anything you want to do on the internet, but there are still some apps people need, and we need someone to create that for us.

Since smartphone users can’t create the apps they use, you could create something that solves a problem, games, or apps which increases productivity. You don’t necessarily have to redefine the wheel, you could make modifications to an app that currently lacks some features.

To get started, you have to learn about mobile app development (Android or iOS), have a good laptop, and ultimately the ability to solve problems creatively. The requirements may seem overwhelming, but you could take it one step at a time so as not to get frustrated, in the end, you wouldn’t regret it.

13. Social Media Influencing

Your social media profiles shouldn’t just be for photos, videos, talking about the latest trends or celebrity gossips, you can definitely make money on social media as an Influencer. 

If you’ve got a huge follower base, if you get a lot of reactions from your followers, then this opportunity is for you. Many Nigerian Influencers make good money with their social media profiles.

As an Influencer, top brands reach out to you to promote their brand, you get paid when you post their products/services on their social media profiles. If you don’t have lots of followers, you can start building up so as to avail yourself of the opportunity to earn. 

One of the best ways to become a social media influencer in Nigeria is to start Instagram comedy or skits. You can see that most people who are engaged in this business and they’re making money a lot. You don’t need to be funny, you just need to be creative!

I wrote a book of more than 4,000 words about how anybody can become a successful Instagram comedian in Nigeria. The book costs N5,000 but I’m currently selling at the rate of N1,500 only before the end of this month. If you’re interested in buying the book, Contact me on WhatsApp via 080 6886 6068

14. Social Media Manager

There exist quite some ways to earn on social media, and being a manager is one of those. 

This job requires you to post engaging and creative content all in a bid to promote the brand. This is a big earning opportunity which you should take advantage of, and soon enough, the alerts will start dropping.

You have the opportunity to work remotely with some brands, although some top brands would like you to work directly from their office. There are lots of courses on Udemy, Skillshare, and YouTube which would walk you through the nitty-gritty of this field if you choose to venture into it.

You can make money from home in Nigeria as a social media manager by using gigs on freelancing platforms or by reaching out to business owners in Nigeria.

15. Selling Photos Online

Photography is one of the top-paying vocational skills in Nigeria but here, I don’t mean photography in the actual sense as we all know, but photography where you could sell your photos.

If you take good photos, you could make some money by selling photos on platforms like FOAP, and you can do this from home. 

There’s only one skill required here, good photography prowess – that’s all you’ll be needing!

16. Voice Overs

If you’ve got a good male or female voice, and a clear pitch you could start making money with just your voice – interesting right?

Your voice would be used for voice-overs and commercials which definitely pays a lot. Many firms out there are on the lookout for you, just record your voice and make money.

You can get hired through freelancing platforms as well.

17. Blogging

Blogging is one of the traditional ways to make money from home in Nigeria, many bloggers in Nigeria are making some good bucks via their blogs. Making money from home in Nigeria is very possible when you have a blog. 

It’s very easy to start blogging; pick a niche (especially what you have passion for), get a good tablet or laptop, create your site, learn how to write, and you will be good to go. 

You could also take online courses to help you improve your blogging career.

18. Create and Sell e-books

Many of us have ideas which could improve the lives of people around us, we have stories which could inspire someone out there to become better, we sometimes think of getting to write a book but when we consider the time, effort and resources required to write a book, we just call it off. 

With e-books, you don’t really need much resources, just write, publish, and start making money. 

They are lots of publishing platforms out there – Amazon Kindle is one good option and you should utilize it. You can also sell your eBook on social media but with paid ads.

19. Data Entry Jobs

Companies around the world deal with a lot of data from customers and other sources, sometimes it’s difficult to organize these data, and hence they look to freelancers to help with the tasks. 

This is a simple job you could do on your smartphone and start getting paid. Two of the best platforms you can get started are; Clickworker and Smart Crowd.

20. Real Estate Marketing

Real estate investment is one of the most lucrative business in Nigeria and anywhere in the world. But these people involved in real estate investments need some people to help them market their properties and they pay commissions according to whatever you help them sell.

You can make a N500,000 from selling a property! But you will need to market the property until you finally land a client and you close the sale.

You don’t need an office, all you need is to find a real estate company that accepts agents and you’re good to make money from home in Nigeria.

In the future, I will be talking about making money as a real estate agent or marketer and top real estate companies you can partner with. For now, you can search on Google to get the best one to start with.

…and over to you – How to Make Money from Home in Nigeria

Now you see how easy it is you could make money from home in Nigeria, you don’t necessarily need a white-collar job to make good money – even if you have one, you could still get to add any of the above to increase your stream of income.

If you can learn a digital skill, you can make millions of Naira as a freelancer and, you can join the world of real estate as an agent or marketer, till you think of starting your own agency.

I hope this blog post help. If you have any questions, the comment box is open and I will be glad to attend to you. 

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Malthusian Theory: Is Corona Virus a Man-Made Weapon to Control the Population?

Stephen Gbolagade
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Malthusian Theory: Is Corona Virus a Man-Made Weapon to Control the Population?

Have you ever heard about Malthusian theory? I bet you haven’t, unless you studied it in school or heard about it somewhere. But I believe you’ve heard about Corona Virus, AKA, Covid-19. In this blog post, I’m going to tell you about Malthusian theory and how it is linked to Corona Virus. And finally, we’ll briefly discussed about the lessons learned.

But before talking about how these two terms, “Malthusian theory” and “Corona Virus” correlates, let talk about Malthusian theory first.

What is Malthusian Theory?

Malthusian Theory, otherwise known as “Malthusian theory of Population” is a theory published in the year 1798 by an English Cleric named “Thomas Robert Malthus” as an essay on the Principle of Population.

This theory is basically referred to as “Theory of Exponential Growth and Arithmetic Food Supply Growth”.

Notice that this theory is based on “Population” and “Food Supply”, let see why this great cleric published this theory and we’ll see how exactly it correlates with Corona Virus (COVID-19).

Explanation of Malthusian theory

Thomas Robert Malthus noticed something about human race, and that is ‘Increment in population’ and ‘Decrement in food supply’. Meaning that, as times goes on, there will be very shortage of food to eat. And this will lead to great famine which will kill millions of people, if the population is not controlled.

I remember during my secondary school days, there is something we learned in biology about ‘competition’ when it comes to ‘Feeding’.

Let me use fish as a good example.

If you throw a bait, let say an earthworm into a river (or sea), each of the fishes in the water (in the area) will struggle in other to be the first fish that’ll eat the earthworm… Fishes competes against themselves before they can have something to eat.

Although there are herbivorous fishes that feeds on plant. But still, they’ll need to compete before they can be satisfied. Why? Because there’s shortage of food.

Fishes eats and survives on what they see in their environment.

But how does this correlates with human being?

If you notice that our population is crazily increasing while food supply is decreasing, this creates competition among us.

For instance, prices of foodstuffs keep increasing and only those who can afford buying it will eat, while those who can’t afford to buy it, will have to starve.

In Africa, our population is increasing rapidly. For instance, in Nigeria, we have more than 204 million people here. In Lagos State, Nigeria, there are over 22 million people living there and that’s more than population of a country. For example, Netherlands (a country also known as Holland) population in Europe is not up to 20 million.

In China, the population according to World Bank and United States Census Bureau report more than One Billion people living in China as at 2018. In 2020, I’m sure it will be more than 1.5 billion people.

China is a country in Asia and the people living there are more than population of the whole Africa as a whole continent.

India population is competing with China as India has more than 1.3 billion people living there.

What am I trying to tell you?

As this population is rapidly increasing, more people are getting poorer and finds it difficult to eat good food because they can’t afford it and there’s no enough food to feed people.

Nigeria is the World Capital of Poverty because major part of the population can’t afford $1 per day.

And let me tell you that Nigeria is better than most African countries but we are the representative to describe how poverty is affecting AFRICA.

In India, they’re so poor that they beg for $5 jobs. And if you read their story, you’ll notice India is previously world capital of poverty until Nigeria took over.

This is the reason why there is something called Malthusian theory of population.

Let talk about they two key points in the theory;

  1. Population
  2. Food Supply
  • POPULATION

According to Thomas Malthusian theory, populations grows in Geometric progression or G.P in mathematics.

G.P is a sequence of numbers where each and corresponding terms are gotten by multiplying the previous one with a constant number known as common ratio.

For example, in the following term: 2, 6, 18, 54…… the next term will be what?

To get the next term, you need to find the common ratio, which is 3.

2 * 3 = 6 and 6 * 3 = 18 and so on. So, to get the next term after 54 will be 54 x 3, which is equal to 162.

That’s how population increases across the world.

For example, as at the time Nigeria got her independent in 1960, our population was 45,138,458.

After 10 years, that is in 1970, our population increased to 55,982,144. In another 10 years, 1980 the population was 73,423,633 and in 2000, the population was 122,283,850….

In 2010, the population increased to 158,503,197 and in 2020, the population is 206,139,589.

Do you noticed how it increased from 45 million+ to 206 million+ within 60 years!

And between 2010 to 2020, the population has increased with over 47 million people (within 10 years). And we’re expecting over 50 million to be added by 2030.

You see how the population grow faster and how it follows the Geometric Sequence?

Now let me talk about the food supply.

  • FOOD SUPPLY

According to Malthusian theory of population, food supply or production increases in Arithmetic Progression or A.P.

A.P is a sequence of numbers where each and corresponding ratio is gotten by differences between the terms.

For example, in the series of 2,5… can you guess the next number?

Remember in G.P, we would say 2 x 3 = 6 and the next number would be 6 x 3, which is 18. But we don’t calculate an Arithmetic Progression like that.

To get the next number in the series; 2, 5 …, we will need to find the common difference which is 3.

You don’t multiply but you add to get the next number.

Which will be 2 + 3 = 5, to get next number, you say 6+3 = 9 and so on.

Let bring back the population and food supply in comparison;

If the population increases as 2, 6, 18, 54 etc., the food production will increase as 2, 5, 8, 11, 14 etc.

Notice that by the time we reach 5th term, population will be 162 will food will be 14.

Meaning that 162 people will have to share or compete on food meant for 14 people!

That’s bad right?

Don’t worry, you’ll soon see how Malthusian theory correlate with Corona Virus.

Thomas Malthus didn’t only postulate and published theory about population and food supply but he wrote about possible (and may be “only”) solution to avoid famine or shortage of food.

Malthusian theory stated that, there’s need to control the population to avoid many people dying from shortage of food. He then stated that this phenomenon can be controlled in form of “Natural or Positive Checks” and “Preventive Checks”.

And these “checks” or control will lead to something called Malthusian Catastrophe which will control the population to normal or sustainable level.

But let talk about these two checks;

Two Ways of Controlling the Population – According to Malthusian Theory of Population

  1. Natural or Positive Checks

Malthusian theory of population stated that natural forces is capable of correcting the imbalance between population growth and food production.

And these natural forces can be in form of natural disasters such as hurricane, earthquake, flooding, fire outbreak, War etc. when these things happened, they will reduce the population growth.

Remember that the preventions will leads to Malthusian Catastrophe…

Okay, let talk about Preventive Checks

  1. Preventive Checks

Malthusian theory of population suggested that preventive measures can also be adopted in other to control and contain the population growth with respect to food supply.

He said that prevention measures like celibacy (to avoid marriage and having sex), family planning, and late marriage.

Now, how does Malthusian Theory Correlates with Corona Virus?

Although Malthusian theory of population was criticized because there’s rapid advancement in technology, which has makes food processing master and easier.

But according to research, more people are getting poorer.

According to World Bank, those who are living in extreme poverty can’t afford $1.90 per day.

In 2016, about 734 million or 10% of world population are extremely poor – that’s they can’t afford a dollar per day. And in extensive research, the country with the amount of people living in extreme poverty is Nigeria with over 86 million in 2015 who can’t afford $1 and by 2020, I’m sure the amount would have increased to 100 million people (I will update this later when the latest number is published by the United Nations).

Those who go below $1.90 per day are also poor and those who are below $10 are poor.

Now, let see this stat by the World Bank as at 2015;

World Extreme Poverty Graph
World Extreme Poverty Graph

The rate of people who are extremely poor are 734 million people (1 in every 10 people). Half of these people living in extreme poverty lives in China and India.

And to control this population according to Malthusian theory, something needs to be done.

Government has mandated family planning in countries like CHINA and INDIA in order to reduce the population. But yet, China and India are still the first two most populated countries in the world with half of the poorest people living in the world.

Poverty rate will decrease economic growth.

That’s why it is suspected that “Corona Virus” is a man-made weapon used to control the world population. And if you notice, Corona Virus originated from China, the world most populated country with high amounts of people living in extreme poverty.

Meaning that, some powerful people are behind this pandemic. I can’t say if they’re helping the world by reducing the population because lot of lives has been lost in the process.

But all the way, Malthusian Theory is proved to be true with this pandemic, COVID-19. Because this pandemic is not from God, it is man-made!

If they want to use this pandemic to control the world population, then we should expect this to hit India and Africa just like it happened in China.

Currently, over 1 million people have been killed by this virus, with most in China, Italy, Spain and the United States.

Lesson learned from Malthusian Theory of Population in Correlation to Corona Virus?

  • Many people believed that Corona Virus is from God, as a way of punishing the wicked ones. But this is NOT true. Corona Virus is man-made weapon
  • They say there’s currently no vaccine for corona virus. If this virus is man-made, then there is vaccine but they’re not ready to release it.
  • Corona Virus will not end the world, it is just a weapon to control the world.
  • They may want to end this pandemic but it’s out of control
  • This pandemic will control the population to an extend but the population will spike up again

Rounding Off: Malthusian Theory of Population and Corona Virus

This is an opinion written on basis of Malthusian theory.

To learn more about this theory, you can google search about it and you’ll learn a lot. Also, all statistics are taken from Wikipedia according to direct reports from the United Nations/World Bank.

I don’t mention the name of anybody behind this corona virus pandemic and I do not know who are they. The government of all countries affected are trying to deal with this virus except where it is turned to COVID-419.

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VBank in Nigeria: Save Money, Get Loan, Invest & Earn on Referral

Stephen Gbolagade
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VBank in Nigeria: Save Money, Get Loan, Invest & Earn on Referral

Hello guys, have you heard about VFD Microfinance Bank or simply VBank in Nigeria? Not really? Well, I’m about to tell you what’s up about this bank; how you can save money, apply and get a loan, invest your savings wisely and get financial tips that will spark your financial curiosities.

NOTE: This is not a sponsored post (i.e., I’m not paid to write about VBank or promote any of their services). This is just like other posts I write from my personal experience and what’s working for people.

But I’m going to give you honest reviews about their products (or services), their mobile apps and their website. I will start the basics;

What to Know about VFD Microfinance Bank

According to the company’s overview, VFD Microfinance Bank is a financial services institution based in Lagos State, Nigeria. They operate fully in the ‘Microfinance Banking Sector’ and have different finance experts who come together to help transform their customers’ goals to reality.

According to the company;

We’re in the business of helping all our customers achieve their desires, solve intermittent problems and create wealth, through high yield savings accounts and low interest rates on loans.

Although Vbank has its head office in Lagos, you can bank with them anywhere you are in Nigeria. You know this is made possible by virtue of advancement in financial technology – thanks to that.

In fact, I’m living in Osun State and I have an account with them which I hope to grow my savings with them.

But you may be thinking that you’ve heard about different digital banks and some seemed to be a fraud. And that may bring a particular question to your mind that;

Is VFD Microfinance Bank or VBank Scam or Legit?

Without much ado, VFD Microfinance Bank is Legit!

Why do I say that?

In the title of the post, you read that it’s Don Jazzy Endorsed, right?

Yes, Don Jazzy openly endorsed VFD Microfinance Bank via his verified social media handle (here @Donjazzy) and that’s how I personally learned about this digital Microfinance bank in Nigeria.

I believe Don Jazzy won’t put his global reputation on risk in order to vouch for a scam or fraudulent banking company.

Well, I didn’t register an account with VFD immediately I learned about them from Don Baba, but had to check on their website and reputable to see if they will woo my darling self. And you know what? They seduced me with their services and had to register for an account immediately.

I also learned (through research on Google) that VFD Microfinance bank is featured in Guardian Online Magazine, Techpoint Africa, Business Day, Nairametrics, and they’re in UNILAG – a reputable university in Lagos State.

Now, let talk about what you can do with VFD Microfinance Bank.

Why Using VBank in Nigeria?

You know that temptation is a real bastard when it comes to money.

Sometimes, you may find it difficult:

  • To save money in your piggy bank at home (because you might find yourself spending it easily)
  • Save with a bank (because the money will be deducted for some charges like SMS alert and other arrant charges)
  • Apply and get a loan easily in Nigeria

But what If I tell you that with VBank in Nigeria, these challenges are eliminated because they created the platform for you in mind.

Overview of VFD Microfinance Bank’s 5 Top Products and How They Help

  1. Employee Loan

This is one of the loan packages for employees by VFD Microfinance bank and if you’re working with any company, you might be eligible.

Note that your company must be able to sign a MoU with VFD and agree to pay back the loan from the salaries.

How this helps

If you are a staff of a company and you’ve been looking for a way to get loan, this package is for you and you’ll enjoy good interest rate, get the money within 6 hours after applying and you can back from the company salaries for 12 months (that’s a year)

APPLY HERE: https://vfdbank.com/employee

  1. Travel Loan

You’ve been trying to enjoy yourself somewhere outside the country and you don’t have enough money for the vacation, right? Don’t feel sad, VBank is now in Nigeria to help you with their travel loan package.

VFD Microfinance Bank partnered with WONTRA, a company where you can book your flight, accommodation, rental cars and help you with amazing attractions and holidays.

With this partnership, VFD Microfinance Bank will help you fulfill your dream to travel and enjoy yourself outside the country.

Before you can be eligible, you will have to meet their requirements and accepts their terms and conditions. For more, read and apply here: https://vfdbank.com/travel-loan

  1. Secured Loan

You may need an urgent loan to take care of something like medical bills or anything, VFD Microfinance Bank understands that at this junction, you are seriously in need of cash and some people or bank might turn down your request for loan…

That’s why they offer this package for anyone who can provide a collateral for the quick loan.

Such collateral (or assets) must be proved by you by providing the necessary documents and other requirements.

The good news is that you can get a loan up to N2millon as long as you secured it with an original asset.

To learn more and Appy, check here: https://vfdbank.com/secured-loan

  1. Unsecured Loan

Unlike Secured loan package where you’ll have to provide a collateral, VBank offers loan to professionals informal employment of blue chip/multinational organization.

In simple words, people who can apply for this loan are however banking professionals or regular customers and the maximum you can be given is N250k within 6 months.

You will be given the fund within 24 hours of providing necessary documents.

To learn more and to apply, check here: https://vfdbank.com/unsecured-loan

  1. Savings

Your case may be different, you may not need a loan but would like to save some money. IF that’s the case, VFD Microfinance Bank offers a hybrid savings package.

You’re not just keeping your money here but you’re making your money to work for you while you save.

With the VFD_MFB hybrid or Vbank saving package, you’ll earn a compounded monthly interest of 14% per annum on whatever you save.

Note, this campaign is designed to help people who’re ready starting investing for as low as N50k.

For more details about this and getting started, check here; https://vfdbank.com/startnow

Let talk about registering;

How to Register an Account on VFD Microfinance Bank

I will not go deep into this, because the registration steps are easy and I trust that it’ll be easy for you. To register with VBank, you’ll need:

  • Download the app – Click here to download for Android | iOS
  • A working email address
  • A passport photograph on your phone (to upload a profile pic)
  • Your BVN and/or Bank Account Details (Name of Bank and Account Number)
  • Use this code ? N8AXD – as your referral code or ID.

If you have these ready, go to their website to register and follow the prompt steps.

I personally use their android mobile app (which is free), you can get it on Google PlayStore (as shared above)

Before registering, make sure that the phone number linked with your BVN is active because you’ll be sent a 4-digits PIN to validate your registration on VFD Microfinance Bank.

After you’ve either registered with BVN or Bank details and might have done the validation successfully, the next thing is to navigate through your account!

How to Send Transfer Money from Your Bank to VBank or VFD

This is one of the problem people seems to be facing when using Vbank mobile app, but I’m going to show you how you can transfer or send money from your regular bank account to your new-found love, Vbank.

Just let do this in 4 easy steps;

  • In your Vbank mobile app (after sign-in) at the homepage, long press on your account number to copy it, or simply write it down somewhere.
  • Go to your other bank app (either GTbank, Zenith or any bank), start sending normally like you usually do put your copied Vbank account number where it is necessary (where it suppose to be na – Beneficiary account number)
  • Now, you need to choose the Beneficiary Bank by searching for “VFD” and you’ll see the logo
  • Then complete the transaction as usual!

This is very easy if you do send money through mobile apps, you can as well use USSD, but make sure you choose VFD Microfinance bank as the Beneficiary or receiving bank.

Now, let’s talk about the;

Added Benefit of VFD Microfinance Bank

  • You can become one of their sales agents and make money while helping to know about this helpful company, and follow-up until they start maintaining a certain balance on their account
  • You Can pay for bills such as Cable, Data, etc.
  • You can set and monitor a budget for each month
  • You are shown the analysis of your account (both inflow and outflow)
  • And you can rest assured of high security from their end.

So, that’s what I can write about VBank in Nigeria

Let me tell you that you need to be patient when registering because of internet service and you might encounter delay or validation errors (token). But if you notice this, wait for a while and try again. I faced this difficult, I entered requested and entered my token more than 8 times but finally, I register successfully.

Also note that the 3 key agendas of VFD Microfinance Bank are Nigeria are to help you SAVE, INVEST, and gives LOAN if you meet their requirements.

I will be updating you in case anything changes or added about VBank, till then, don’t forget to subscribe to my mailing list in other to receive free banking tips, how to make money online, business ideas that work in Nigeria, and a lot of useful info.

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List of BIC or SWIFT Codes of Nigerian Banks – for International Money Transfer

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List of BIC or SWIFT Codes of Nigerian Banks – for International Money Transfer

Have you ever been asked to input your Nigerian Banks’ Swift Code when you’re trying to make a payment with your card or want to receive some funds through wire or international money transfer? If yes, and that’s why you’re here, I will show you all the SWIFT codes of Nigerian Banks as it is in 2020.

If you’ve been trying to receive some money through “international transfer” to your local bank in Nigeria from overseas countries like the USA, Holland, etc., you’ll be required to enter IBAN, Name, Name of your Bank, Address, Swift code, and other personal data before the transaction can be successfully processed.

Unlike inter-bank transactions in Nigeria where you only need to give your Name, Bank Name, and Account Number to the person hoping to send you money and you’re good to go. Without this swift code, you won’t be able to receive your money at your local bank in Nigeria.

But you may be asking that…

What is a Swift Code

First, SWIFT is an abbreviation for ‘Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication’.

From the acronym, a SWIFT code is a worldwide accepted unique form of identification to identify and locate a bank or a financial institution. This enables all banks in the world to exchange transactions without any problem.

No wonder, the SWIFT code is also referred to as BIC

BIC is also an abbreviation that stands for ‘Business Identifier Code’

In my own experience, it’s either you’re asked for a SWIFT code or BIC. So, always remember that SWIFT CODE and BIC are the same codes that I will be showing you (Nigerian Banks’ Swift Codes or BIC).

Also, note that the SWIFT code or BIC is used to identify the headquarters of your bank. If they need to identify your bank’s branch (that you’re using exactly), they’ll ask for your bank sorting code instead which is just 6 characters which are figures.

SWIFT Code or BIC is usually 8 or 11 characters. And if it’s 8, it identifies the headquarters but if it’s 11 characters, it identifies the branch. But all Swift codes of Nigerian Banks are just 8 characters, meaning that it will identify the headquarters of your bank.

You may also want to know how they get these SWIFT codes for Nigerian Banks right? Okay, I’ll tell you.

BIC or Swift codes of Nigerian Banks are just like other banks or financial institutions in the world. Here is how they’re gotten;

How SWIFT Codes or BIC Are Formed

Note the first 8 characters long and then the next 3 characters. I will be using the GT bank swift code (GTBINGLA) as a specimen for you to understand better;

  • 4 characters that come FIRST stand for BANK Code which are letters (e.g. GTBI)
  • 2 characters that come NEXT stand for country code (for Nigeria, it is NG)
  • The NEXT 2 characters stand for the Location code of the headquarters Bank (for GT, it is Lagos, so the Location code is LA)

That’s how Guaranty Trust Bank got its own Swift code, which is GTBI + NG + LA which is equal to GTBINLA.

But what if you see 11 characters long swift code, What do the last 3 characters stand for?

  • The LAST 3 characters stand for Branch code.

But in most cases, only the 8 characters will be good especially if you’re using your Nigerian Bank Swift Code.

Note that ‘NGLA’ comes last in all swift codes of Nigerian Banks because all head offices of banks in Nigeria are located in LAGOS, Nigeria except Stanbic IBTC.

Now, let’s talk about what you’re here to check – all BIC or Swift codes of Nigerian Banks;

All SWIFT Codes of Nigerian Banks

Here are the SWIFT codes for all Nigerian Banks in ascending order:

  1. Access Bank SWIFT Code – ABNGNGLA
  2. Central Bank of Nigeria SWIFT Code – CBNINGLA
  3. CITI Bank SWIFT Code – CITINGLA
  4. Diamond Bank SWIFT Code – DBLNNGLA
  5. ECO Bank SWIFT Code – ECOCNGLA
  6. Equitorial Bank SWIFT Code – EQUTNGLA
  7. First Bank of Nigeria SWIFT Code – FBNINGLA
  8. First City Monument Bank (FCMB) SWIFT Code– FCMBNGLA
  9. Fidelity Bank of Nigeria SWIFT Code – FIDTNGLA
  10. Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) SWIFT Code – GTBINGLA
  11. Heritage Bank SWIFT Code – HBCLNGLA
  12. Unity Bank SWIFT Code – ICITNGLA
  13. Jaiz Bank SWIFT Code – JAIZNGLA
  14. Polaris Bank SWIFT Code – PRDTNGLA
  15. Sterling Bank SWIFT Code – NAMENGLA
  16. Bank PHB SWIFT Code – PLNINGLA
  17. Keystone Bank SWIFT Code – PLNINGLA
  18. Skye Bank SWIFT Code – PRDTNGLA
  19. Stanbic IBTC SWIFT Code – SBICNGLX
  20. Standard Chartered Bank SWIFT Code – SCBLNGLA
  21. Union Bank SWIFT Code – UBNINGLA
  22. United Bank for Africa (UBA) SWIFT Code – UNAFNGLA
  23. WEMA Bank SWIFT Code – WEMANGLA
  24. Zenith Bank SWIFT Code – ZEIBNGLA

So, that’s the list of all SWIFT Codes of Nigeria Banks

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How to Make Hand Sanitizer in Nigeria – and Turn it into Money Making Business!

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How to Make Hand Sanitizer in Nigeria – and Turn it into Money Making Business!

Nobody would have thought that production of hand sanitizer business can become one of the most lucrative business ideas in Nigeria. After the Corona Virus epidemic hit the world, there has been greater demand for hand sanitizers, in other to fight bacteria.

But sadly, Nigeria imports hand sanitizers like other goods we import from China. But during Corona Virus (COVID-19), hand sanitizer became so scarce across the world. And the little we have left in Nigeria was sold at very expensive price because of its scarcity.

Later on, smart Nigerians started thinking of a way to produce the hand sanitizers locally and many were left surprised when they realized how simple it is to make an effective hand sanitizer.

In this blog post, I will tell you step-by-step guide to start hand-sanitizer production business in Nigeria and make some profits. And this is not about starting locally, I’m going to teach you about branding your products and selling them to the right consumers.

Before I jump on this, let quickly talk about the use of hand sanitizer.

Uses of Hand Sanitizer

According to World Health Organization (WHO) and Center for Disease Control (CDC), using of Hand Sanitizer made with pure alcohol is a good to prevent spreading of infectious diseases (or germs). Mostly, Hand Sanitizer kills “bacteria” whenever they’re in contact.

But don’t be deceived, using hand sanitizer doesn’t kill or cure Corona Virus (Covid-19). And yet, it’s advisable to use hand sanitizer to rub your hands from time to time in order to kill that micro-organisms that are ready to bless you with disease.

You may be asking…

Is Hand Sanitizer Production Business lucrative in Nigeria?

Yes, it is lucrative if done the right way and with good “packaging”.

Before the Covid-19 or Ebola outbreak, hand sanitizer has been in existence but only few people use it. When Corona Virus came with full speed and force, a lot of Nigerians started growing interest in using hand sanitizer to rub their palms, just you know… (lol)

I know even after Corona Virus is dealt with, hand sanitizer will still become one of the most sort after commodity in chemists or markets.

Hence and again, start a hand sanitizer production business in Nigeria is lucrative and will continue to be, as long as we all yearn for good personal hygiene.

So, how do you start?

Let talk about 5 simple steps to launch your hand sanitizer production business in Nigeria with simple ingredients or recipes.

How to Start Hand Sanitizer Production Business in Nigeria

Here are the 5 simple steps to start making hand sanitizer at home (in Nigeria) and actually turn it to a business;

1.     Learn how to make the sanitizer

Initially (or till now), you might be thinking that making hand sanitizer is hell of a task and you can’t achieve making a better one. But right I this blog post as I’ve promised, I will show you the simple recipe and how to mix them together.

So, let talk about the recipe first:

Ingredients to Make Hand Sanitizer in Nigeria (and Anywhere)

  • 1 cup of rubbing alcohol or 91% isopropyl alcohol
  • ½ cup of Aloe Vera gel
  • Essential oils like Tea tree or eucalyptus oil (15 drops for this mixture)

Functions of each ingredients involved to make hand sanitizer

  • Alcohol: Generally, alcohol is used for “sterilizing” and at the same time, as drying agent before its chemical compound are volatile in nature, it dries quickly
  • Aloe Vera: This natural plant has been saving life, it’s used to make most creams, medicinal drinks and as body care products. It is to smoothen rashes either outside or inside the body.
  • Essential Oils like Tea Tree: They’re generally antibacterial and they’re use in making sanitizers.

So, these are the ingredients you need to make hand sanitizer. But let me tell you that only “Aloe Vera” and “Alcohol” are needed mostly. In some cases where you cannot find any essential oil, it is advisable to make the alcohol 60% of the mixture (while the aloe vera gel should be 40%)

I trust you can get alcohol and aloe vera.

So, let make the hand sanitizer if you’ve gotten your ingredients.

How to make hand sanitizer in Nigeria

  • Pour the 1 cup of alcohol into a small bowl or something like cup
  • Add your aloe vera gel
  • Add the “tea tree oil” or any other oil you can get like eucalyptus or lemongrass oil
  • Thoroughly mix them together until your mixture gives smooth gel
  • Finally put your hand sanitizer into a clean and transparent bottle.

After making your hand sanitizer, give it to your family members and friends to use and get their feedback(s).

Remember I said you’re turning this to a lucrative business. So, how can you make money making hand sanitizer in Nigeria?

Let go to the next step;

2.      Start Branding and Packaging Your Hand Sanitizer

After making your hand sanitizer and your friends or concerned people you share your home-made hand sanitizers with, are giving it a good review, the next thing is to make it something presentable to the general public.

You see, they imports most hand sanitizer we’re using in Nigeria but since the outbreak of this COVID-19, some of us are exposed to the secret behind making this expensive commodity. But what will make people grow interest and convinced enough is how you “package it” and “brand your business”.

So, how do you package your hand sanitizer before selling in Nigeria?

  • The first approach is to find a local company that sells bottle in bulk. There are lot of them, you just need to do your research. It doesn’t cost too much because you’re buying in bulk and, you’re buying small sizes (of 30ml).
  • After getting your bottles, look for a graphic designer to make label for you, with the name of your business, and some verbiage about your hand sanitizer. Don’t forget to add your contact phone number and address in the label.

Note: Make sure that the label (or sticker) you’ll be using is very beautiful and attractive.

It will create an impression of what you’re selling, if people should trust or don’t give a damn about your hand sanitizer. That’s why I advised you to hire a good graphic designer who know about this stuff.

The next thing is to woo your customers, but how?

3.      Market your hand sanitizer

You’ve done a lot of work in other to start a hand sanitizer production business in Nigeria. But you’re not going to rest here until all your efforts turns to profit!

Adopt some strategic ways to market your hand sanitizer. And the best way is to approach people yourself. These days, banks and other institution around your area are ready to buy what your hand sanitizers provided you accost them the right way through the right person.

Where you can market and sell your hand sanitizer in Nigeria

  • Banks
  • Restaurants
  • Supermarkets
  • Markets
  • Petty traders
  • Schools
  • Churches
  • Individuals and so on

Apart from those categories, you can reach thousands of people on social media, mostly facebook and Instagram.

You can as well tell your family, friends or neighbor about what you’re into, and then tell them to refer interested people to you.

Note that you need to take this marketing aspect very serious because it will determine your success or failure rate.

So, after marketing your hand sanitizers and you’re getting sales as expected, is that all? No, you need to also;

4.      Learn and Add Some Business Ideas

Don’t sit on selling hand sanitizer only. You can as well learn how to make related stuffs like making Izal, Shampoo, home-made dettols, liquid soap and anything you think you can learn, do and sell.

In the future, I will be writing on more simple business you can start without breaking the bank.

But in meantime, you can check on the following:

Now, the fifth step is to;

5.      Register Your Business

It’s high time you go more legal and global!

Registering your business will boost your chances of selling more than your competitors who are thinking of starting a hand sanitizer production business in Nigeria. And it will save you from getting harassed by any revenue task force or association.

So, how can you register your business in Nigeria?

It’s simply by reserving a business name, registered it with the body responsible for business or company registration in Nigeria (Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC) and getting your business certificate.

Lol, that sounds too easy but it’s not that easy.

Well, I have a guide to help you! Read these tips on how to register your business in Nigeria

If you have any problem registering your business, kindly contact me, I have been there before (*wink).

And that’s it! – how to start hand sanitizer production business in Nigeria

So, that’s how to start make hand sanitizer in Nigeria and turn it into a business!

If you have any comment or question, I’ll be honored to answer you. And don’t forget to share this on your Facebook or social media timeline, if you found this post helpful.

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To your success!

How to Get International Passport in Nigeria – w/ Cost and Personal Experience

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How to Get International Passport in Nigeria – w/ Cost and Personal Experience

You’re thinking of applying for e-Passport or the international passport in Nigeria and you don’t know the easiest way to get through it, you have been asking, surfing the internet for the best answer until you land here, right?

That’s quite great! If you’ve checked one of the blog posts on the google first page, you’ll realized that the procedure and requirements written there seems to be too much and impossible for you to get.

For instance, one of the requirements says you need to get a letter from your state governor or a high official person in your town…. Well, I didn’t get any letter from anybody before I applied and got my international passport in Nigeria.

So here, I’m going to tell you the exact step-by-step guide I used to get the Nigeria’s International Passport (e-Passport), the cost and the requirements.

Before proceeding, let me say something about the Nigerian International Passport, e-Passport;

About the International Passport in Nigeria

The international passport in Nigeria is an official document issued by the federal government of Nigeria through one of her agencies, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), headed by the minister of Interior.

The Nigeria’s International Passport is one of the official documents that proves you’re a Nigerian. Although we have the National Identification Number (NIN) on our National ID card, the Voters Identification Number (VIN) on our voters’ card etc., but this e-passport or the International Passport in Nigeria stands out.

Apart from the fact that this document can prove your national identity (anywhere in the world), you can also use this passport to travel to some African countries, if you’re thinking of going outside Africa’s continent, you’ll need to have your Nigeria’s International Passport, VISA and buy ticket for you to be able to travel the world!

But how can you apply for this International Passport in Nigeria and get the paper processed very fast? The first anti-dote is to have all the requirements in place, so what are the requirements?

Requirements to Get the International Passport in Nigeria

I’m going to tell the official requirements according to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and then, tell you what I personally took to their office here in Osun State, Nigeria.

Here are they – What I prepared;

  • My National ID card (the slip though)
  • Birth certificate
  • Court affidavit (because I changed my names, so the name on the National ID card is different from the name on the birth certificate, but I have the court affidavit to valid all my documents)
  • Passport photograph – Note that the size required to be used in international passport is quite different from the normal one you can use in bank or anywhere. So, I took another passport photograph right opposite the NIS office.
  • Utility Bill – just in case they want to validate my address, but it was useless then.
  • I even went along with my registered business name’ certificate, also it was useless.

So, those are what I prepared that made me to be enrolled and captured for the Nigerian international passport that day.

Let talk about the fee, I know you would have been asking yourself that how much does it cost to get the international passport in Nigeria?

Okay, I’m also going to tell you the official price and how much I paid;

The Cost of Getting the International Passport in Nigeria

The official cost of getting the international passport in Nigeria is now N70,000 for 64-pages which will last for 10 years and N35,000 for same 64-pages which will last for 5 years. For the 32-pages, it cost N25,000 which will last for 5 years.

To understand it better, here are the cost of international passport in Nigeria;

  • N70,000 for 64-pages standard passport with 10 years validity
  • N35,000 for 64-pages standard passport with 5 years validity
  • N25,000 for 32-pages standard passport with 5 years validity.

But personally, I applied for the 32-papers (5 years validity) and I paid N30,000. Other money spent like the one I used to take passport photograph, the transport fare and other tips are not included.

The agent collected N30,000 from me before he enrolled me for the international passport and after paying the agent, I didn’t give a dime to anybody! I don’t know if the agent paid the Nigeria Immigration Service or not, all I know is that I wasn’t questioned by the officers in charge of capturing data.

So, after getting my requirements and money in place, I boarded a cab to the Nigeria Immigration Office, Osun State branch in Osogbo – the state capital.

I didn’t know where the office is situated, so I searched on Google Map and I got an idea of the route, before I miss my way. My point here is that, you should be sure of where you’re going before leaving your house.

You can search on google like; ‘Nigeria Immigration Office + in + Your State’. For example, ‘Nigeria Immigration Office in Abia State’. From that, you can simply get the idea of where you’re going because google map will tell you the streets along the road and the landmarks.

If you’re in Osun State and you’re thinking of getting your international passport in Osogbo, here is how I got to the office;

I boarded a cab to Osogbo garage and from there to the NIS office along Gbongan road. The Nigeria Immigration office in Osogbo, Osun State is very close to SUBEB office, around the Nursing house, the Osun State’s Surveyors’ office and other important places are around. But you can use the SUBEB office and Osun state Nursing house as your landmark to describe where you’re going to.

Here is how to get your international passport when applying online;

How to Apply Online for an International Passport in Nigeria:

  • Visit the NigerianImmigration Services portal or click this link https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/passport/epassport
  • Select the passport For now, the default type which is “Standard” is what you’re going to choose.
  • Select processing country.
  • Fill and Complete application form.
  • Upload scanned copies of required documents.
  • Select preferred payment method which can through using your ATM card.
  • After successful payment, an application ID and a reference number will be given to you
  • Proceed to print out Guarantor’s form and have it certified
  • Submit the completed application form with other needed document in person at National Immigration or passport office around you
  • After submitting the forms yourself at the office, you’ll be enrolled for biometrics (otherwise known as “capturing”)
  • After completing your biometrics, you’ll be told to come back at a given day for your international passport.

So, that’s how to apply online for international passport in Nigeria. But let me tell you how I did my own…

So, how did I get my international passport in Nigeria?

Let me explain how I did it and then, I will explain other method to get your international passport in Nigeria (according to the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS).

How to Get Your International Passport in Nigeria using Offline Method (exactly what I did)

I didn’t use the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) portal but I went to their office myself (the offline method).

NOTE: I will also advice you do this, you can apply online as some folks said applying online will lets you get your international passport faster. But make sure you visit their office.

So, here is how to apply for international passport in Nigeria using offline method;

·       Go the NIS Office in your state

After gotten to the office, I didn’t enter immediately as I noticed a lot of people outside and some kiosks with computers in them.

SO, I approached one of the men in the kiosk who happened to be a photographer and one of the agents working ‘outside’ the office. I asked him which office should I go to register for the Nigeria’s international passport.

Immediately, he asked me to wait for a while…

I waited for few minutes and he came back to me that, ‘they’ can enroll me for capturing in that same kiosk and they’ll direct me to the right person who will get me registered.

At this junction, I felt like leaving the place immediately because I don’t want to be scammed. But to my surprise, some NIS officers came to the same kiosk to request for registration form from that man (because those officers also have gotten their own client ‘like me’ who need to get their own international passport).

·       I used an Agent

Then, I believed that these people are legit before of what I saw and perceived that day.

NOTE: you need to be very careful before you trust any random person to be an agent, even if you see anybody wearing the Nigeria Immigration uniform and he/she tell you to bring money for faster enrolment and capturing, don’t trust that person because we’re in Nigeria, anything can happen.

But if you’re lucky to see a smart and trusted agent or NIS officer, kindly go for them.

Back to how I got my international passport.

·       Pay the fee

So, the man told me the cost of getting my international passport during that period is N30,000 – although, I prepared N35,000 but I tried negotiating with the agent to reduced it to N25,000 or something below that N30k but he said that’s the normal price (30k) even if I talked to those officer to help me.

Without wasting time, I agreed. And I asked him how are we going to start?

·       Submit the Documents with you

He told me to bring my National ID card and birth certificate, I gave them to him with my affidavit.

But remember I said the names on my National ID card and Birth certificate is quite different but the court affidavit validates all data to be correct.

The man looked at it and returned the Birth certificate and the affidavit back to me, he said that the difference in names might create confusion and disturbed my capturing to be successful.

I asked, what about the other requirements asked, such as the letters and other stuffs demanded by the NIS before getting an international passport in Nigeria? He said I shouldn’t worry about that. But if I have them, I can give them to him and he’ll add them.

I said ‘NO’ because I didn’t even have those stuffs and he immediately proceed the registration form, generated some slips and I signed on them.

He later told one of his staff to take me inside the Nigeria Immigration office and meet a certain officer, that officer was asked to submit my photocopied documents and generated slips to the right office, which he did. And I was asked to wait till it’s my turn for capturing.

·       BIOMETRICS: Your Data Will Be Captured by the Nigeria Immigration Service

I got to the NIS office by 10:20am on Monday but before It’s my turn to be captured, it’s already after 4:00pm – meaning that I waited for good 6 hours!

NOTE: make sure you’re fully prepared, because a lot of people are trying to get their Nigeria International Passport every day. So, you must determine to sacrifice that say to get your own passport.

You know that ‘this country don tire peson sef’ but not everybody is travelling out of the country but some people are trying to get an official document that they use to verify what they’ve applied for, such as PayPal, Payoneer and so on.

So, that’s how I was able to registered and got my international passport in Nigeria without taking those bunch of requirements to them.

·       Finally, Get your International Passport

But you may want to know when I finally got the international passport right? Here is what you need to know;

How Long Does It Take to Get the International Passport in Nigeria?

Well, according to the Nigeria Immigration service, NIS, it should take nothing more than 2-weeks (or 14 days) to get your international passport in Nigeria.

That’s what they also told me.

They even said If I’m lucky to meet and tip a high-ranking officer, I can get it within a week because some people do it get within 48 hours.

You know the country we are living in, Nigeria na.

But to be sincere with you, I got my international passport after 3 months!

So, don’t fall for the scam that you’ll get it within 2 weeks, if care is not taken, you can get it after 6 months.

But well, let agreed that you can get your international passport in Nigeria within 2 weeks provided you’re lucky.

So, that’s it on getting international passport in Nigeria – and other information

Note that I shared my personal experience here, to show you exactly how I got mine. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to work for you the same way it worked for me, that’s why I also talk about the how the Nigeria Immigration Service said you can get international passport in Nigeria.

Don’t forget that your National ID card (I mean the slip given to you by the NIMC) is very important as well, don’t forget to take it along.

Do you have any question about this? Kindly ask below and I’ll see ‘if’ I can answer them or do more research on it.

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How to Start a Junk Hauling Business in Nigeria – Make Money from Trash/Waste

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How to Start a Junk Hauling Business in Nigeria – Make Money from Trash/Waste

Junk hauling business in Nigeria and anywhere in the world goes with the saying that “One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure”. Junk or waste management business is one of the best investments you’ll ever thank yourself for investing on.

Although this business is belittled by most people in the world because it’s not a fancy job. Most people prefer sitting in office, working for a boss and gets underpaid. But let me tell you that with this waste management business in Nigeria, you can make millions of naira while your mates are busy looking for white-collar jobs.

You may be thinking…

Is Junk Hauling Business in Nigeria Really profitable?

Yes! It’s profitable. And of the reasons why it’s profitable is because very few people are aware of this business (no high competition).

Apart from competition;

The junk hauling industry is valued at $55 billion, with an expected growth rate of 2.7% in the United States of America. Despite being lucrative, only 12,383 junk hauling businesses are operating in the industry.

… apart from the government waste management scheme, only few private investors or entrepreneurs are into junk hauling business in Nigeria and that’s a great head-up for you to start before people are aware of secret behind this business.

But you may want to know…

How Much Can I Make with Junk Hauling Business in Nigeria?

There is ample opportunity to step up and grab a chunk of the profitable junk hauling industry.

If done correctly, the junk hauling business can help you make $1000 to $3000 (or N360,000 to N1m) in a month easily.

But here is a misconception;

Most people assume that having a pickup truck and a phone connection is enough to start earning thousands of dollars. While they will help you get your business going, you need more than a pickup truck to establish yourself as a credible business.

In this article, we will discuss 5 pro-tips to help you start a profitable junk hauling business in Nigeria.

To be successful, you must know your market, must develop a business plan to give you direction & to secure funding, must legalize your business, must invest in effective marketing, and must remember to be patient & persistent.

Now, let talk about these pro-tips;

5 Pro-tips to Start Junk Hauling Business in Nigeria

Tip 1 – Conduct Market Research

Market research is the first logical step before starting any business. To make informed decisions about your junk hauling business in Nigeria, ask yourselves the following questions:

  • What is your Target Market?

Which geographical area are you going to serve? What type of junk will you collect? What kind of junk collection is most profitable and suitable for a new business?

For instance, you may focus on consumer/home junk, office junk, or industrial junk. Most established businesses offer all of these services, but since you are a beginner and have limited resources, figure out which type of junk will be most profitable in the area you plan to serve.

  • Determine the Cost of Operations

Develop an estimation of the amount of money it will cost you to start the business. Think in terms of office space, vehicle, gear, equipment, utility bills, and workers.

  • Determine Estimated Revenue

How much can you make from the junk hauling business in Nigeria? Develop an accurate, projected revenue. You can do so by asking industry specialists, interviewing people already working in the industry, or by taking a job in a junk hauling business in your city.

  • Analyze the Competition

It is vital to know your competition. Determine the number of international, national, or local junk hauling companies operating in your area of interest. What services are they offering? What is their pricing strategy? Do they have a competitive advantage? What target market are they serving? Do they have a loyal clientele?

Knowing the answer to these questions will help you establish a unique brand identity. It will also give you insight into market needs, gaps, and the opportunity to attract consumers to your business.

  • Analyze Barriers to Entry

Are there any hurdles in starting the business? For instance, it may be difficult to obtain local, state, or federal permits for a junk hauling business in Nigeria.

  • Franchise Vs. New Business

Analyze the market to determine whether it is more profitable to purchase a franchise license or to start a business of your own from scratch. Create a pros and cons list to analyze your options and make an informed choice.

  • Pricing Strategy: How Much Will You Charge?

If you decide to start your own business, it is imperative to determine a consistent and competitive pricing strategy. In most cases, new businessmen change prices randomly from one job to the next.

A consistent pricing strategy makes you look professional and increases business profitability.

Tip 2: Prepare a Business Plan

A business plan is a formal document that contains details about your business and business strategy. A business plan includes the name and purpose of the business, business strategy, financial strategy, marketing strategy, and exit strategy (expansion plans). It will not only guide your actions but will also help you attract investors and funding.

If you go to a bank for loan, hedge fund, or any organization that gives money to startups, they will ask to see your business plan to determine whether it is worth it.

Recommended: How to Write Business Proposal like a PRO

Tip 3: Legalize Your Business

It’s essential to register your business as a separate legal entity. Firstly, it is important because you will need to obtain licenses and permits for your business, and that cannot happen unless you have a registered company.

The second reason to form a business entity is to make sure that it is separate from your personal finances. God forbid if your company goes belly up, it won’t make you personally liable to pay off business debts and loan. You can file bankruptcy top avoid paying out of pocket.

Another reason to register your business separately is tax policy; the tax for companies is separate from personal tax. If you don’t register your business, it can be contused as tax evasion, which is a punishable offense. Moreover, small and micro businesses are often given tax concessions, which can actually be more feasible financially.

You don’t necessarily need to setup your own junk hauling business. In fact, you can partner up with other junk hauling and dumpster business and get yourself up and running right of the bat. Fortunately, you can rent a dumpster from a company and upsell it to your customer. There are a lot of other creative methods you can use.

Here is what you need to do to legalize your business:

  • Register Your Business as a Separate Legal Entity

There are several business structures for small businesses, including Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships, Limited Liability Company (LLC), and Corporation, etc.

Here is a guide to register your business with CAC in Nigeria…

  • Register for Taxes

Once your business is officially registered, you need to file an Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Federal Tax Identification Number (FTIN) from the IRS.

The EIN number is like a social security number for your business. It is essential because, without an EIN, you cannot open a business bank account, hire employees, and keep your business separate from your personal finances.

You can register for an EIN online, via telephone or email for free.

  • Obtain Permits and Licenses

You must file for local, state, or federal permits and licenses required to operate a junk hauling business in Nigeria. Every state and locality have their own requirements, therefore check with the local SBA to get information about the permits and licenses you will require to operate your business.

If you run your business without a license or a permit, you will be liable to hefty fines and even jail time.

  • Create a Business Account

Open a business bank account to manage the flow of expenses and income. A business bank account is a reliable method to track your company’s finances. It is essential for audit purposes, as well.

  • Purchase Business Insurance

Purchase business insurance as a safeguard. If you hire employees, you will be legally required to purchase worker’s compensation insurance. Check here for the top 10 insurance companies in Nigeria.

  • Implement Business Accounting Practices

Manage your company’s business accounts to keep an accurate record of all expenses and incomes. Small Business Association, the US Chamber, and the local clerk’s office will have guides that you can follow to maintain your accounting books. You may hire a professional consultant to manage your books as well.

Keeping a detailed account of the financial activity of your business will be useful when filing for tax.

Tip 4: Invest in Marketing

No business can begin and survive without effective marketing today. To start a successful business, you need to invest in marketing. It is understandable that a startup will not have a huge marketing budget. You must determine your marketing budget (however small) and the marketing channels that will be most effective for your target market within your resource constraints.

Luckily, it does not take a lot of money to run an ad in the local newspaper or radio. You can even purchase a spot in the local yellow book for an affordable price. You can buy billboard space, print flyers, or advertise your business on city buses to get the word out.

Marketing practices will keep your business relevant and thriving. Here is what you should do:

  • Build Brand Identity

What benefits does your brand offer its consumers? Think about characteristics like cost leadership or differentiation. Highlight the values of your company; for example, sustainable and ethical, etc.

A brand is like a person that consumers want to have a relationship with. If you have a clear brand identity, you are more likely to attract consumers and keep a long-lasting relationship with them.

  • Build Brand Recognition

Make your brand known; When consumers know that your business exists, they are more likely to reach out. Increase brand awareness and recognition by positing advertisements and establishing a local presence.

  • Create an Online Presence

Most people search for businesses online. How many times have you searched google for the nearest restaurant or the best shoe shop in town?

Maintain a professional website and social media handles (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube, etc.).

Note: We can help you build a website and manage all your digital marketing. Check our agency website or contact me to get quote.

  • Increase Your Online Ranking

When people search google for a junk haul business, the name of your company must come on the first page.

Let’s be real, no one clicks on the second page ever. We always check out the first 5 or 6 websites on the google search page.

Therefore, you must maintain an online presence so that the name of your business always comes on the first page.

  • Focus on Customer Relationship Management

Repeat customers are your best bet for succeeding in any business. Therefore, you should offer excellent customer service to keep your clients happy. A happy client is more likely to avail your services again. Moreover, satisfied clients give great reviews to their friends and family and encourage them to use your service as well.

Tip 5: Be Persistent and Patient

Rome was not built in a day; your business won’t be either! Keep in mind that you will probably not start making profits in the first few months. Don’t get frustrated, keep working hard, and your persistence will pay you premium once your business takes off!

… That’s it – How to Start Junk Hauling Business in Nigeria

I know you might be thinking that this business is too dirty but let me tell you that if you want to make it in Nigeria (and anywhere in the world), you need to change how you view opportunities in Nigeria.

Junk hauling business in Nigeria is a golden opportunity for you, no matter who are; either you’re a student, graduate, even if you’re a housewife.

And one thing is that you have high edge to make money with this business because the government who claimed to be responsible for waste management in Nigeria, are not functioning to the core.

Most of these government trucks only deal with the state capitals and other popular places in Nigeria. But you can help them pack trash from these unattended places and gradually become a big money maker in junk hauling business in Nigeria.

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5 Smart Ways to Save Money in Nigeria – Save & Earn Money Passively

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5 Smart Ways to Save Money in Nigeria – Save & Earn Money Passively

If you’ve been looking for smart ways to save money in Nigeria, then you’re welcome to the right page. Here in this blog post, I will show you different methods I’ve personally been using to discipline myself when it comes to saving money.

I don’t know the reason why you’re embarking on this, but either you’re saving money for your next vacation, you’re about to start a business, for emergency purpose or any other reason(s), I’m sure if you take my simple recommendations here seriously, you’ll be glad you did.

Saving money in Nigeria has been one of the things we practice in our culture. I can remember when I was in primary school, we do save part of our money with a trusted pupil in our class. We do this for different reasons, either to buy something (like wall-clock) or buy a gift for our favorite class-teacher. Then, we also save for our personal use, we can save N10 denominations till it reach certain amount we need.

Also, our parents do the same thing. I can remember it’s called “Ajo” in Yoruba language. That’s a system where a group of people save money with someone they trust. They collect this money contributed according to how their names are aligned in the list.

All down to this modern age, we save money in Nigeria by simply depositing it in bank, which has been great, because it was the safest ways to save money in Nigeria until there’s advancement in technology.

Yes, I don’t really recommend saving money in bank these days because of some arrant fees the bank will be deducting until they deduct N5,000 to N3995.80!

That means both bank and the traditional ways to save money in Nigeria is NOT recommended by me. You might be thinking like; ‘hey, which way are we going to use again?’. Well, that’s why you’re here.

But before I list those ways, let me tell you that: I’m not against using either any of the Banks in Nigeria or the traditional methods like ‘Piggybank or Ajo’ to save money in Nigeria.

Let me tell my reasons for not recommending them;

Why Banks & Other Traditional Methods Are Not ‘Okay’ to Save Money in Nigeria

  • The Arrant Charges: The first reason why Banks are not recommended to save your money is because part of the money you’re saving (in your mind) will be deducts gradually till you realized that it’s better to save the money under your carpet instead of depositing it in bank.

    Also, if you’re saving money with someone (in traditional method), the person will collect some fee from you. In my area, it’s actually the first amount you save and you may also need to pay for drift card.

  • Temptation: You’re saving money in bank or with someone and you need something that’s not really useful to you (maybe like luxurious clothes, shoes or food), sometimes, it might be because your friends are doing something and you want to do it also, it will be easier for you to go and withdraw all your money in bank or go the person helping you to keep your money and collect your life-savings…

… at the end of the day, you’ll realized temptation has taken over you!

  • Fraud: What if someone wire away all the money in bank or you’re tricked until you personally send your money to a fraudster? Yes, there are cases of cyber scams in Nigeria and they’ve even did it to a minster of the federation, so don’t think you’re special or safe.

When it comes to the traditional method, the person can easily run away or pretend as if the money is stolen etc.

  • Your money is just sleeping: After the bank might have taken their charges or the ‘Alajo’ the person whom you’re saving your money with, have taken his or her fee, you’ll collect the exact amount you save. Meaning, the money is sleeping instead of working for you while you’re saving it.

Now, let me show you the smart ways to save money in Nigeria and compare it with what you’ve read above.

Top Passive Ways to Save Money in Nigeria

Here are the smart ways of saving money in Nigeria;

1.     Use Digital ‘Piggybank’ Like PiggyVest

If you’ve been using piggybank or ‘kolo’ in your house, how are you coping with temptation and securing it from being altered or stolen by someone else?

Well, that’s one of the traditional ways to save money in Nigeria, but can we now go digital?

Using digital piggybank will safe you from temptation or fear of insecurity. And you know what? You will earn interest on any amount you save!

There are many digital Piggybank to save money online in Nigeria, but I’m personally using PiggyVest.ng and I recommend you start using it to save today!

About PiggyVest

PiggyVest is not a bank but they help small-business owners with loan and they get the money they give out to these business owners from the money their customers save with them.

They’re partnered with one of the most prestigious banks in Africa, so your money is kept in a safe account and PiggyVest is insured. But here are few reasons I recommend Piggyvest;

Why you need to start using Piggyvest to save money in Nigeria

  • You Earn Interest

Just like you know, if they lend money to someone, that person must pay an INTREST on the money borrowed, from that INTREST received, they compensate all the people who save money with them.

  • You can Invest

Apart from the fact that you can earn interest, you also use the money you’ve saved to invest on a business through the Investify program on PiggyVest.

  • You can Earn Referral Bonus

If you invite anybody with your referral link or code to join Piggyvest and those people take action by completing the registration and start saving, you’re earn N1,000.

The first day I registered, I completed my registration and save my first money, I got my referral code and shared on my WhatsApp status, I earn N8,000 that day because 8 people signed up through my referral link.

  • You’ll Also Earn N1,000 for joining

You will automatically be given N1,000 as soon as you sign up.

  • Piggyvest can Discipline you

You can lock your savings till when you’ll need it. Let say for instance, you need N50,000 in the next 3 months, you can be saving N600 per day or N4200 per week.

Do you know that something else can come up and you may just spend your money any day? But with Piggyvest, you can set it to be;

  1. Deducting N600/day or N4200/week from your bank account
  2. You can lock the money you’re saving till you need it, either 3 weeks or 3 years.

There are also some benefits you’ll enjoy, if you choose Piggyvest as a medium to save money in Nigeria.

Note that, you can be saving for as low as N100!

Click here to start saving today with PiggyVest.

2.     Buy & Keep Bitcoin

Do you know about cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is charging millions of entrepreneurs to billionaires, that’s if you’re a smart trader.

Buying and keeping Bitcoin is another smart way to save money in Nigeria, because, BTC rises.

Let say you buy a bitcoin worth N20,000 today just to save that N20k, bitcoin can rise and your 20k worth of BTC can turn to N50,000!

I always buy bitcoin whenever I want to save money.

Although, there are many places you can buy bitcoin (and other cryptos) in Nigeria, but I’m using Luno because it’s safe and it’s 100% best for Nigerians.

Note that if you want to convert your bitcoin to cash, you can also use Luno to sell your bitcoin. But I will advise that you trade your BTC to earn more money. If you don’t know how to trade cryptocurrency, kindly ignore.

But if you’ll like to be mentored by me, it’ll cost you N36,200 and I will teach you the nitty gritty of trading cryptocurrency, add you to a support group and you’ll get daily FREE signals. Message me on WhatsApp if you’re ready – (080 6886 6068).

Start saving money today by buying bitcoin, click here to get started with Luno and earn N250 worth of BTC for free.

3.     Treasury Bills

One of the smartest ways those rich businessmen invest and save their money in Nigeria is through Treasury bills. And to God be the glory, this unique investment opportunity is open for everybody in Nigeria.

This is how it work;

You go to your bank that you want to invest in T-Bills and you’ll be given a form to fill. The minimum days you can invest in T-Bills is 90-days (or 3 months) and you’re going to earn interest in the money you invested with.

Treasuring Bills in Nigeria is very profitable and will help you guard your money without any deduction from back… If you want to know, check the recommended post below;

RECOMMENDED: How to Invest in Treasury Bills in Nigeria

Start T-Bills as one of the methods you save money in Nigeria.

4.     Invest in Real Estate

The best investment in the world is ‘Real Estate Investment’.

2/3 of richest people in the world are in one way into real estate business. An example is Donald Trump, the President of United States of America.

Do you know why Real Estate is one of my most recommended ways to save money in Nigeria? It’s simply because it makes your value (or money) to ‘appreciates’.

Let say you have the sum of N500,000 and you want to save it, the best way to do that is to buy a land.

If you buy a plot of land and finish all the papers with that your N500k, you’ll never regret you did.

Because as times goes, on that same land can appreciate up to N2.5million within a year, meaning you earn N2m as profit!

If you have big money to save, don’t use bank, start thinking about real estate.

Click here to learn more about starting a real estate business in Nigeria.

5.     Start a Profitable Business like Mini-importation

You’re actually thinking of saving your money but here is a business offer, what is happening?

Well, instead of keeping your money somewhere idle, think of using the money to start a business. And here, I recommend starting a mini-importation business.

Any business under ecommerce are fetching money these days, dropshipping and mini-importation is also not left behind. But how does this business work?

If you want to learn more about mini-importation, check this blog post here – in that post, I talked about dropshipping but I also explain in details what you need to know about Mini-importation.

But briefly,

Mini-importation business is when you buy some products from foreign countries at cheaper price and you sell here in Nigeria at higher price (at least above how much you bought it).

The secret to a successful mini-importation business in Nigeria is to find what is called ‘hot-selling products’ and you ship to sell in Nigeria.

Mini-importation is very advisable, if you’re really looking for a smart way to save money in Nigeria.

…. And that’s all about Smart Ways to Save Money in Nigeria

I have aligned 5 best ways to save your money in Nigeria and earn passive income, instead of leaving your money idle in bank or keep it someone acclaimed to be a trusted person, who can run away with your money anytime.

My first recommendation is to use Piggyvest and I’m sure you remember the benefits attached to using it to save your money? Apart from Piggyvest, you can also save money in Nigeria by buying bitcoin using Luno and maybe trade to earn more.

Then I told you about investing in Nigeria’s Treasury Bills, Real Estate and finally using the money to start a profitable business that will produce your money soon, and Mini-importation is one of these businesses.

Once again, I’m not against saving money in bank but as the title of this post says, Smart ways to save money in Nigeria – a way to save & Invest passively.

Feel free to tell me (using the comment box below) the one you’ll start utilizing soon and I will answer any question you have on it. And don’t forget to subscribe to my mailing list in order to receive free updates and freebies from me.

Dana Air Recruitment 2020 – 4 Job Positions Available, APPLY NOW

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Dana Air Recruitment 2020 – 4 Job Positions Available, APPLY NOW

Apply for Dana Air Recruitment 2020, here are the job requirement, positions and how to apply…

The airline giants which have been in operations since 2008 is calling on qualified candidates to fill in vacant positions. The following positions are advertised and are available;

Available Positions at Dana Air Recruitment 2020

 

1… Senior Human Resources Officer

 

 

Job Requirements

  • Setting objectives for the HR team and tracking progress
  • Designing and implementing company policies that promote a healthy work environment
  • Developing compensation and benefits plans

Location: Abuja

Qualification Required: B.Sc. in any of the social science

Any other professional certification will be an added advantage

Experience Required

  • Should have above 3 years of experience in the Human Resources generalist role

Preferences

  • Work Experience in Airline Industry/Hospitality Industry will be preferred
  • Should be able to interpret the Nigerian Labor Laws

 

 

2… Document Control Officer

 

Job Requirements

Document control specialists store, manage and track company documents. They scan, image, organize and maintain documents, adhering to the company’s document life-cycle procedures, and they archive inactive records in accordance with the records retention schedule.

A large part of the job is to control the retrieval of documents. Document control specialists receive and process Requests for Information, or RFIs, from employees or clients and maintain the requests via tracking logs. As RFI procedures are updated, document control specialists create new templates. 

Location: Lagos

Qualification Required: B.Sc. in any of the social science

Any other professional certification will be an added advantage

Experience Required:

  • At least 3 years work experience as a Document Control officer
  • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications packages

Preferences:

  • Work Experience in Airline Industry will be preferred

 

 

3… Ticketing and reservations Officer

 

 

Job Description

Ref: DAL/Grdops/TNR

Location: Abuja

Qualification Required:

  • HND or BSc in Humanities or any of the Social Sciences
  • Should have a certificate in ticketing and reservation
  • Candidates should have good communication skills in English

Experience Required:

  • At least 2 years work experience in any Customer relations department
  • Preference: Candidates having good computer knowledge will be preferred

 

4… Technical Support Engineers (AVIONICS)

Job Description

As a Technical Support Engineer you are to provide enterprise-level assistance to our customers. You will diagnose and troubleshoot software and hardware problems and help our customers install applications and programs.

Qualification Required:

  • HND/Degree in Engineering (Preferably Aircraft Maintenance Engineering)
  • AMEL (B2) with type on pressurized airframe and jet engines or Multi-category in Electrical, Radio Instrument and Compass
  • Airframe (A) license on large transport pressurized aircraft
  • Engine (C) License on Jet Engine preferably PW JT8 series

Experience Required: 6 years’ experience in Engineering Specialist/Technical Support Engineering/System Engineering

Preference: Candidates having good computer knowledge will be preferred

How to Apply for Dana Air Recruitment 2020

To be considered for any of the above given positions please send a covering letter and an up to date Resume quoting the appropriate Job Ref No to vacancies@flydanaair.com not later than 2 weeks of this publications. 

FRSC Recruitment 2020 – 5 Job Categories Available, APPLY NOW

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FRSC Recruitment 2020 – 5 Job Categories Available, APPLY NOW

Hey tribe, you can now apply for the FRSC Recruitment 2020! Here is how to get started…

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), hereby inform all applicants who applied to FRSC for recruitment into the different cadres to check their emails for updated information on the exercise.

Applicants who do not receive any information through their emails before the date of the exercise are by this notice advised to report to the screening centers chosen in their application forms with the printed summary data page.

The FRSC 2020 recruitment will give employment to suitably qualified graduates and non-graduates into various cadres of the Corps.

Eligibility for FRSC Recruitment 2020

All applicants, irrespective of Cadre applied for, are to come along with the following:

  • Originals of their credentials (for sighting),
  • 2 sets of photocopies of credentials,
  • Medical certificate of fitness.
  • 2 passport sized photographs
  • Be a Nigerian by birth
  • Not be less than 18 years or more than 30 years in 2020 (35 years will be considered for Medical and Articulated vehicle drivers).
  • Applicant must not be married.
  • Not be less than 1.68 meters for male and 1.63 meters for a female in height.
  • Have a fully expanded chest measurement of not less than 0.87 meters (men only)
  • Be physically and mentally fit for para-military services
  • Produce a certificate of medical fitness from a government hospital.
  • Be free from any form of financial embarrassment be of good character and must not have been convicted of any offense.
  • Applicants are also to note that computer literacy and possession of valid drivers’ license shall be added advantage for all cadres.
  • Anyone found to have submitted false document(s) would be disqualified and prosecuted.

 

RELATED: INEC Recruitment 2020 – Apply Now

Educational Requirements for specified positions

1… Officer cadre 

Job Requirements

  • To maintain law and order in the road
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to pass instructions in a civilized manner 

Educational Requirements: candidates are expected to possess a first degree from recognized educational institutions, NYSC Discharge Certificates, and must not be more than 30 years of age.

2… Marshal Inspectorate cadre – 

Educational Requirements: there are three subcategories namely, Marshal Inspector I (MI-I), Marshal Inspector II (MI-II), and Marshal Inspector III (MI-III). The requirements for MI-I are Higher National Diploma from recognized Institutions, NYSC discharge certificates, Registered Nurse, and Midwife,  and must equally not be more than 30 years of age.

3… Marshall Inspector II

Job Requirements

One of the primary feature of a regular marshal is that they serve as a public relation officer, in order words they portray the image of the Commission to the public.

Educational Requirements: (MI-II) are Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE), Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife. Applicants to this cadre must not be more than 28 years of age. For MI-III, Applicants should possess National Diploma (ND), Community Health Extension Workers Certificate (CHEW), and must equally not be more than 28 years of age.

4… Road Marshall Assistant II 

Job Requirements

Primarily, there isn’t much to do, your job is to assist the Marshall

Educational Requirements

This position requires a minimum of 5 credits in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB including Mathematics and English Language. For RMAIII, the requirement is a minimum of 3 credits in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. Applicants into the two categories of RMAs must not be more than 27 years of age as at when applying for the position.

5… Artisans and Tradesmen 

They equally fall into the same categories of RMAs, however, they have to possess a minimum of 4 passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB, have Trade test or other professional Certificates, valid class of Drivers license (for drivers and bikers), and must not be more than 28 years of age.

How to Apply for FRSC Recruitment 2020

To apply, visit www.recruitment.frsc.gov.ng

INEC Recruitment 2020 – 3 Job Categories Available, APPLY NOW

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INEC Recruitment 2020 – 3 Job Categories Available, APPLY NOW

Do you know that the INEC recruitment 2020 is already out and ready for applicants? Now you know!

About INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the electoral body which was set up to oversee elections in Nigeria. The functions of INEC include (but are not limited to); 

  • Organize and supervise all elections for the following offices– President and Vice-President, Governor and Deputy Governor of a State, and to the membership of the Senate, the House of Representatives and the House of Assembly of each state.
  • Register political and monitor the organization and operation of the political parties, including their finances; conventions, congresses and party primaries.
  • Arrange and conduct the registration of persons qualified to vote and prepare, maintain and revise the register of voters for the purpose of any election under this constitution;
  • Conduct voter and civic education by Promoting knowledge of sound democratic election processes.

Apply for INEC Recruitment 2020

INEC recruits staff yearly to fill up vacant positions and during the process state diverse requirements with which their candidates must possess. These requirements are what we will put forth to you in this article and form availability and where to get it will also be stated. 

Some requirements you must have before application on INEC Recruitment portal

1) NCE or ND Certificate with 2 years post qualification cognate experience ( For Executive Officer’s category).

2) HND or BSC Certificate and NYSC exception or discharge letter (For the Admin Officer category).

3) Master’s Certificate and NYSC exception or discharge letter (For the Professional category).

4) Age: According to information gathered, if you are above 35 years, you cannot apply for the entry-level. If you are above 45, you cannot apply for the Professional Category.

6) Make sure you have your passport photograph on your phone or laptop.

Please pay attention to the above list, if you discover you have none of the things on the list, it will be better not to apply for the job at all depending on the category you will be applying for.

Available Positions for INEC recruitment 2020:

  1. Executive Officer (Registration Area Officer) – Grade Level 07

Job Requirement

The executive officer is typically responsible for the management of day-to-day activities, freeing the commander to concentrate on strategy and planning the unit’s next move.

Also, the executive officer is generally a person responsible for running an organization, although the exact nature of the role varies depending on the organization

 2. Administrative Officer II (Registration Area Officer) – Grade Level 08

Job Requirement

As an Administrative Officer, you’re responsible for providing administrative support to an organization. Some duties include inventory management, organizing company records, roster scheduling, budget and office reporting, invoicing and customer service.

3. Professional / Experienced Hire – Grade Level 09 -14

How to apply for INEC Recruitment 2020:

Interested and qualified candidates should Visit http://www.inecrecruitment.com  to apply now

Note: The application process is free of charge

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the next phase of the recruitment.

READ: Apply for NSCDC 2020 Job Recruitment

Top 10 Hot-selling Products for Mini-Importation & Dropshipping in Nigeria

Stephen Gbolagade
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Top 10 Hot-selling Products for Mini-Importation & Dropshipping in Nigeria

Have you ever thought of starting a Dropshipping or mini-importation business in Nigeria but, you’re at a junction confused about the Hot-selling and profitable products to start with?

Well, I will show you the hot-selling and profitable products for mini-importation and Dropshipping. And somewhere in this page, I will share a link to a guide that’ll walk you through the processes of starting your dropshipping business in Nigeria.

Mini-importation and Dropshipping are the two goldmines in the ecommerce industry for smart entrepreneurs. Millions of Naira (and Dollars) has been made from these two businesses.

They are one of the most profitable businesses in the country. And in the future, it might be a great rival of most businesses we have presently.

The goal of dropshipping is to make sales without having or buying any physical inventory to stock goods. For Dropshipping, you can create a site, with the aid of Shopify, WooCommerce etc., then, add products and start selling. You could make changes to your inventory quite easily and update products without paying additional fees.

But for mini-importation business in Nigeria, you will need to gather some capital and buy products that will return high profit to you.

Let me tell you my personal experience:

In my personal experience with mini-importation, you need to study and understand the market before you ever think of buying in products from abroad. I bought a goods worth N37,000, used the total sum of N13,000 to ship it to my house (that’s N50,000 in total).

If I sell the products at its current price that time, I will make N99,700, meaning, I will have N49,700 as my own profit.

But you know what, the market change, the price of that products was cut to one-quarter. Meaning that the products I bought with N50k will now be sold for N12,500!

Instead of gaining, I lost N37,500 instead!

What am I trying to tell you? You need to understand the market very well before you ever think of investing your capital on Mini-importation.

But for Dropshipping, it’s risk-free. You have nothing to lose no matter what happened in the market.

To start dropshipping business, kindly read this complete guide on dropshipping.

Although dropshipping is profitable, not all products will guarantee you profit. For that reason, we’ve compiled a list of seven hot selling products for dropshipping in Nigeria.

There also tools that can help in finding top selling products and could use any of those. But for this article, we’ll be focusing on the top seven.

So, let go!

10 Hot-selling Products for Dropshipping & Mini-Importation in Nigeria

1.      Shoes:

Shoes are a necessary commodity in today’s world. Humans are been given birth daily with foot so the demand for foot wears isn’t going away anytime soon.

People need to put on shoes, and there are many reasons for this — some do it casually, others for events and other purposes.

One sweet thing about dropshipping and importing shoes in Nigeria is the wide varieties that are available on offer — we’ve got sneakers, sport shoes, formal shoes etc.

Putting things into broader perspective, we’ve male and female dress shoes from which other types of shoes originates from. According to a recent study, women generally have more shoes for different occasions than their opposite sex.

You’ll have to choose from the wide array of shoe type, size, gender type and focus mainly on that. Once you’ve got focus on something, it’s much easier to channel all resources towards it and getting the best from it.

I should also remind you that basically all shoes are lightweight and therefore easier to dropship or import — you wouldn’t have to pay much for shipping.

2.      Bags:

Bags just like shoes, are on high demand there have been an increased demand in shoes in the past decade from both sexes especially the females. Shoes and bags do share some similarities which makes them perfect for importing and dropshipping in Nigeria. Of the many similarities, two are of high importance to dropshippers or an importer is that, bags are both lightweight and of wide variety.

The demand for bags seems pretty high and it’s continually on the rise, dropshippers and smart importer can cash in on this lucrative business and make money without sweat. This is a multi-billion Dollar industry that many entrepreneurs want to tap into a you should too.

There are many suppliers of bags for dropshipping or importing to Nigeria, one good example is DropWow. They offer wide variety of bags from the best manufacturers at a relatively low price. You can get basically any bag you’re looking for on this site, they even sell bag accessories.

Bags will continue to be in demand as long as people keep traveling, moving to places and more — people just want to temporarily store things and using bag is a great way to do that.

3.      Phones & Accessories

In today’s world of constant communication, information and more, mobile phones have gone beyond making phone calls and texts. A typical smartphone today can be your camera/video recorder, mp3 player, scanner (you’ll need an app for this), your typewriter etc. The list is endless.

More awesome features will be added in the future, technology grows daily so don’t get freak out when you’re told your next smartphone comes with highly sophisticated features which may be literally beyond your imagination.

With the growing need of owning a smartphone, dropshippers and importers can cash in on this. People seem not to get enough of their current smartphones, some have two, three and more — even kids these days now owns a smartphone.

Many people get tired of using a particular smartphone, and there many reasons for this — new technology, new version, better specs etc. So, you can see the demand is really high, some people change their phones frequently so as to keep up with the latest on everything.

This is the best time to start dropshipping smartphones in Nigeria, the demand is really high and you can make good profit in the process.

NB: You could also dropship smartphone accessories to complement your smartphone sales. You would make more money doing this.

4.      Clothing Products

I don’t need to state the importance of clothes in our lives, it’s elementary! But I’ll say it’s a pretty lucrative item to start making money via dropshipping. We all wear clothes, we like to stock a wide variety of clothing in our wardrobes — old clothes, new clothes, latest fashion styles, these is what a typical wardrobe of an individual looks like.

People change clothes often and some do perform a wardrobe overhaul at some point.

Bottom line is; people like to have many clothes and I don’t know why — I think it’s inherent in humans.

Dropshipping or importing clothes is quite different from the conventional sale of clothes you may be used to. I’ll give you reasons why.

  • In dropshipping business, you can easily update your store by replacing old products with new ones, replace old trends with current trends. This is done for free. You don’t have to pay a dime.

But in the conventional retail or wholesaling of clothes, once you’ve bought your products from the manufacturer, you’ll need to buy again to update your trends even though you’re left with old stock. This scenario is eliminated via dropshipping — that’s the beauty of dropshipping clothes!

We’ve gone through generalized products above. Let check on more specific hot selling products for Mini-importation and Dropshipping in Nigeria.

5.      Slime

Slime is a really nice product and most sort after product in dropshipping. It’s a fun product to play with, a substance that can change from solid to liquid and solid to liquid.

There are different types of slime you could choose from; Fluffy slime, cleaning slime, popping slime, Glow-in-the-dark slime, Borax-free slime, and Glitter slime. It’s the most wanted product in the e-commerce market right now and dropshippers (and smart importer) do benefit from it.

You can get it from the popular Chinese brand — AliExpress or other top e-commerce sites.

6.      Wireless Chargers

Some technologies do get boring at some point and so is the case with wired charging. People need better ways to charge their smartphones these days, they’re beginning to dislike those long wires which at some point might get broken and therefore need replacement.

Wireless chargers, just like most wireless technologies, are here to stay. In fact, they aren’t going away soon. The convenience of placing your smartphone on a device and starts charging right away — nothing beats that. Although wireless charger may not deliver speeds like the wired chargers, it’s still worth having as research are working on improving its speed.

Dropshipping and/or importing wireless chargers is highly profitable and you should seize the opportunity to begin yours soon.

7.      Posture Correction Belts

Health is wealth they say!

People are looking for better ways to manage their health easily. Good posture is one sure way of living a healthy lifestyle. It quite difficult to obtain a good posture these days, with most jobs requiring us to assume wrong postures.

This problem could be solved with the use of ‘Posture correction belt(s)’ — it’s a belt that makes it easier to assume a proper posture whether at home or at work. It portable and easy to use — no wonder people are scrambling to get their hands on one.

As a dropshipper or aspiring importer, I see no reason you shouldn’t be adding this to your product list on your site.

8.      Waist Trainers

This may look as if it’s also “posture correction belt” but, waist trainer is different from posture corrector (or belt).

Some ladies are suffering from obesity and some others, want to have perfect body shape. That’s why it’s a great idea to start waist trainers’ dropshipping business in Nigeria.

You can buy a waist trainer for as low as $10 (N3,600) and sell it for N10,000 in Nigeria.

9.      Cosmetics & Jewelries

I don’t need to say much things about dropshipping and importing cosmetics products and jewelries. You know how ladies treats their makeups and always want to have the complete dressing, which includes using of matching jewelries.

So, if you’re thinking of going into dropshipping or mini-importation business soon, kindly think of these two hot-selling products.

Do you know that a powder can cost N50 and sold here in Nigeria for N300 – N500?

You don’t need to doubt this, Cosmetics and Jewelries are profitable products indeed.

10.  Home Utensils

What I mean by home utensils is everything we’re using at home. Ranging from bathroom to kitchen and in other part of a home.

This is what I’m saying, you can import products like toothbrush, pots, stoves or electric cooker, soap cases, towel, plastics, plates, jugs, cups, spoons, your extension box etc. All these products are either dropshipped or imported from foreign countries.

The truth is that, these products are cheap when bought from CHINA.

You may be thinking that China products are fake but let me tell you that more than 70% of products we are using in Nigeria comes from China, including your lovely smartphone.

So, think of these home utensil products and start your business like a pro!

In conclusion to Hot-selling Products for Mini-importation & Dropshipping in Nigeria

So, these are the hottest selling items you can lay your hands on in your dropshipping and mini-importation business in Nigeria. The above products have seen a reasonable amount of demand in the first half of the year and may likely continue beyond 2020.

Note, if you need to start a dropshipping business, I can help you set up a good and responsive dropshipping website. You can contact me here or visit our agency website to contact us.

What’s your take about these listed hot-selling products for mini-importation and dropshipping in Nigeria? Kindly let me know in the comment box below.

How to Start Making Money on YouTube in Nigeria – and Tips to Grow Your Channel

Stephen Gbolagade
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How to Start Making Money on YouTube in Nigeria – and Tips to Grow Your Channel

Do you want to want to know how to Make Money on YouTube in Nigeria?

I’ve been receiving different messages regarding this question and some even ask how they can start a YouTube channel in Nigeria. I know you’re here to get an info about this legit online money making business and I’ll try my best to give you well-detailed information regarding this topic.

Since the advent of the internet, the doors to making money online, especially in Nigeria has been widely opened and lot of smart entrepreneurs has been passing through it. The internet hasn’t just helped facilitated financial buoyancy in the tech world alone, but it cuts across all works of life – be it medicine, agriculture or even commerce.

About YouTube

The tech world has given birth to so many forms of technologies that has changed the lives of many, one of such technologies is YouTube. The company which was founded in 2005 and now owned by Google is the world’s biggest video hosting platform with billions of viewers making use of the site daily.

With YouTube, one can learn of lot of useful stuff, watch trending videos, follow live updates (like sporting events). These and many more you get to enjoy while using this service.

Asides the educational benefits, there exists some financial benefits which many do not know about, in fact it’s a full-time job for some. Today, I’ll be showing you how to make money on YouTube in Nigeria. This post is for those wishing to start, if you already in it, no problem you could still learn a thing or two.

Requirement to Start a Money Making YouTube Channel in Nigeria

Before moving forward, here are some things you’d be needing in other to start racking up the cash on YouTube.

  • A good camera

Before thinking of how to make money on YouTube in Nigeria, you should know before now that your number one tool is “Camera”. Without telling you, you know very well that YouTube is all about videos and a good camera will go long way helping you get started as a newbie YouTuber in Nigeria.

We are quite lucky to have smartphones these days with good camera that can be compared to the likes of Canon, Nikon or Panasonic cameras. You could start with a smartphone camera (preferably iPhone), you could then switch to quality DSLR camera as time goes on.

Check here for the: 10 Best Camera for YouTubers

  • Internet connectivity / IT Gadgets

After recording your videos you’d be required to upload them to your channel. Your videos might have some glitches here and there, some places to cut and more – you’d need a good laptop or smartphone to edit those videos.

  • A space with good natural or artificial lightening

Some YouTubers call it studio, but you could get a good space with adequate lighting facility, it could be natural or artificial. Among the both, I’ll recommend an external lighting device which should provide you with proper light for a much crisper video.

These devices can be bought from any electrical store or online, their price ranges from a low as N10,000 to N150,000 – the higher the price, the better the quality.

P.S. Go for devices with adjustable lights, else some of your videos might get overly exposed.

  • Sound Device / Microphone

This is arguably the biggest challenge for YouTubers in Nigeria and the world beyond. A good video with matching sound quality is top notch and keeps the viewers glued to your channel, if a viewer stretches their ears to listen to you, they might just get discouraged and leave your channel.

Yes, your recording device (a smartphone or digital camera) might have a microphone, but the quality of such mics isn’t a good as you’d want, with this in mind you’d be visiting the market or online store again to get a good external microphone. Some of the best brands to choose from will be the Rode, Shure, Heil, or BlueYeti.

  • Pick a niche

To succeed as a YouTuber in Nigeria, you’ll need something to focus on – a niche. Every top YouTuber you see today has a field which they focus on and create contents related to such field – it could be tech, fashion, entertainment, education, finance and any other field you could think of.

Now, let start taking about how you can start and make money on YouTube in Nigeria;

How to Start a Channel & Make Money on YouTube in Nigeria

1.     Sign up for a YouTube account

To get started visit https://www.youtube.com for desktop, or https://m.youtube.com for mobile devices. After this, click on sign in and login with your Google account – you’d have to create one if you don’t have any.

After signing in, search for a video and try commenting on it and you’d be prompted to create a channel.

  • The next screen will require you to choose your name, or a brand name, below it you have to choose from a list of categories – Product or Brand, Company Institution or Organization, Arts Entertainment or Sport and Others, these are the options available for now. With this you’ve successfully created your YouTube channel, next you have to add a channel art and channel icon.

The channel art and icon can be likened to Facebook’s profile photo and cover photo respectively. You could change your art and icon whenever your want, you have to make it look vibrant with a recommended size of 2560 x 1440 for the channel art.

After adding these, a page description, contact info, email and more will be needed to set up you new YouTube account.

2.     Start Growing Your Channel

Yeah, you want to make money on YouTube in Nigeria, you want to be a top YouTuber, you’ll need to grow your fanbase and I’ll show you how.

You can grow your YouTube channel in Nigeria using:

  • Social Media:

YouTube make money from ADs, (more) people will need to view these ADs for you to make money from YouTube. These people in question here, are your subscribers – before now you should have a social media account, you could as well create a page or handle(s) that’ll collaborate your channel.

When you upload a new video, it’s a nice idea to let your fans know by posting it on your social handles, with links to the video as well – this will let more of your fans know about your latest video. With this, you’d see your subscribers grow.

  • Nairaland

Another option here is to post it a link to your video on your website or blog, if you don’t have one, you could use Nairaland – posting the link with some descriptions in the related section.

Note: The more people that watch your videos, the more chances of making huge money!

  • YouTube SEO

Oh yeah, there’s also SEO for YouTubers, and if you have to make money from the service in Nigeria, you have to utilize this fully with these tips;

How to Properly Do YouTube Video SEO in Nigeria

  • Using appropriate tags

What are tags? this are search terms or words you made mention of in your videos. Since search engine crawlers can’t watch vids, they depend on what’s written in the tags when indexing YouTube videos.

When using tags, be sure to use tags that you think viewers might likely search for, words or phrases you think most viewers will likely use when searching for videos on YouTube.

If you own a food related channel and you make a video that teaches ‘how to make egg sauce’, you could use tags like “egg sauce”, “how to make egg sauce”, “types of egg sauce”, “materials needed for egg sauce”. Your tags must be written between the double colon as above, it could also be a word or a phrase – but whatever it is, it should relate to your video.

If you find these phrases difficult to acquire, YouTube’s analytics portal will be of help to you.

  • Caption / Translations

YouTube offers an automatic caption service, an AI powered service that transcribes your videos for you. This transcription service is mainly meant for those with hearing difficulties. Search crawlers also use this indexing YouTube vids.

If you want to make money from YouTube in Nigeria, you have to transcribe your videos yourself as Google’s AI isn’t perfect, especially as it doesn’t understand our local language – which you might use at some point in your videos. YouTube gives you an opportunity to add a transcript to your videos; this will make those crawlers comprehend your video better.

  • Descriptions

This part is key to making money on YouTube. The description tab on YouTube can fit up to 5,000 words and you should utilize this better. This tab is meant for giving your viewers what to expect from the video, – timestamps, affiliate links, download links and more will be in this part.

The search crawlers also consider this part – especially to early parts of your descriptions. For better results, it’s advisable to write affiliate links, and other non-related on-video content at the bottom, while on-video related content should appear at the top.

  • Use eye-catching thumbnails

A thumbnail in case you don’t know, is the image that appear on the video before it starts playing, this isn’t SEO per se but it’s required.

A compelling thumbnail that depicts what your viewers might see in the video will be tempting to anyone. YouTube provides a list of three possible thumbnails to choose from automatically after uploading your video, you could choose any one of the three or you could create a custom thumbnail as some YouTubers in Nigeria do.

When creating a custom thumbnail, please ensure that it isn’t misleading and deceptive, this is strongly frowned upon by YouTube and you could be punished if caught. Your custom thumbnail should give your viewers some hint on what to expect from the video proper, so use a compelling one and not something deceptive.

Now, let talk about the big deal, monetizing your channel and making money from your YouTube Videos in Nigeria…

How to Monetize & Make Money on YouTube in Nigeria

Right now, you must have had some good numbers of subscribers (if not, ask them to), and you’re ready to start making money from YouTube in Nigeria.

Important Notice: Before we begin it necessary to know that before you can monetize your channel your must have gotten 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours – you could get to see these stats using YouTube’s analytics engine. If you’ve gotten this, let’s move on!

Ways to Make Money on YouTube in Nigeria

  1. AdSense by Google

This is another way to make money on YouTube in Nigeria – utilizing the AdSense option. AdSense displays ADs just like Google ADs, but unlike Google AdSense, it’s displayed between the video and not and the beginning.

Google AdSense can’t be skipped; you’d have to let them finish playing before you continue the video. One good thing about this form is that it can be placed at a strategic time which you could set.

How to Be Eligible for YouTube Monetization Program in Nigeria

To be eligible to display Google AdSense, click on ‘My Channel’ tab >> click on ‘Video Manager’ and >> enable ‘Monetization’.

Once this is done, you will be reviewed and if approved, you can start displaying channel should start displaying Google ADs – an AD that you can skip after few seconds before heading on to the real videos.

To get started with AdSense, visit https://www.google.com/adsense/ and click on “Get Started” to register.

  1. SPONSORED ADs

This is another way to make money on YouTube in Nigeria, and this isn’t hinged upon the watch time or subscribers – it’s not based on Google.

As a YouTuber, you could get to the chance to review the product(s) of top brands in the country, you’re being paid by the brand to do this. You’ve got to be the best in you’re craft for top brands to walk up to you, a good subscriber base is also needed.

Aside reviews, you could make a video about a topic and in between, you get to introduce the product or service, talk a little about it, and then continue with your video.

  1. Affiliate Marketing

Here is another opportunity to make some good money while doing YouTube videos.

As you already know, most of the time you’d be talking about a product or service offered by a brand, most likely you’d be using the product. While telling your viewers about the product or service, you should drop an affiliate link to it in your video description, you’d get some percentage when a subscriber gets to use it.

Quick Advice:

These tips will really help you to start making some money on YouTube in Nigeria, but to keep the money coming by here are some things to keep in mind;

  • Consistency is Key – You’ve got to remain consistent in this business, else you’d begin losing subscribers, you need your subscribers to make money, you need to create contents to keep them coming back – not just gibberish contents, but quality contents.
  • Quality Content – How good are your contents, what value do they bring? These are some questions you need to answer, if you deliver quality on a consistent basis, you’d make more money and it’s as simple as that.
  • Engage your audience – Engagement has a lot of positive impacts on your brand as a YouTuber, get social with your subscribers, answer questions asked on your video, be open to constructive criticism from your audience – try to improve after each video.

WRAPPING UP… Now you can Start Making Money on YouTube in Nigeria

So, you’ve started your YouTube career or wish to start one don’t get discouraged as it might be difficult for you at the beginning, but with time, things will get to fall in place. A lot of top YouTubers in Nigeria went through this process, and you too can.

Help your friends to learn how they can also make money on YouTube in Nigeria by sharing this blog post with them on social media (use social media buttons floating here to automatically share instantly).

That’s it about YouTube and making money from it; I hope this really help.

Top 10 Websites to Get Freelance Writing Jobs in Nigeria (and Make Money Online)

Stephen Gbolagade
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Top 10 Websites to Get Freelance Writing Jobs in Nigeria (and Make Money Online)

Do you need more gigs on freelance writing jobs in Nigeria?

I’ll show you 10 best websites with millions of clients, who are ready to buy your service and pay you handsomely.

Writing has since been one the best forms of communication even with the advent of newer technologies, writing is still relevant in today’s society. There aren’t many blessed with this skill, if you do you can make a whole lot of money from it.

There are lots of websites for writers to get freelance writing jobs in Nigeria. With different level of competence – from amateur to expert, these freelance platforms which I’ll be revealing here, will help you make great things (in life) out of your writing skill.

Of course, as a freelance writer, your location isn’t a limitation as you could write in comfort of your home or office and make some extra bucks while working with international clients.

I will advise you to read this guide on how to get writing gigs and succeed this year.

Let take a look at these prestigious sites;

Top Websites to Get Freelance Writing Jobs in Nigeria

1.    Fiverr | https://www.fiverr.com

Fiverr is one of the most popular freelancing sites worldwide with millions of gigs (job offers) posted annually. Fiverr provides freelancers with skill like programming, video editing, graphic design, transcription and translation, the platform to make some money using their skills.

The Israeli based company also provide writers the platform to convert their words to cash. Writing has the highest portion of gigs posted on Fiverr daily.

One of the things I love about Fiverr is its minimum pay amount which is capped at $5 per gig. You could also set higher amount if you think your services requires a much higher charge.

If you know your onions, you can get freelance writing jobs in Nigeria through Fiverr and make some hefty income without anybody “bossing” you around.

2.    Upwork | https://www.upwork.com

Another popular platform for freelance writing jobs in Nigeria is Upwork, formerly Elance-oDesk. This is the most popular freelance site for freelancers around the world to make some good cash doing what they love.

Upwork boast of 12 million registered freelancers and 5 million clients, with over 8 thousand jobs post daily. In a year, client post at least 3 million jobs which should cost about a billion dollars.

For Nigerians, getting your application approved to join Upwork is quite difficult as you’ll need to meet certain requirements before you’re given a look-in. If you go on to get your application approved as a writer, get ready to turn your words to cash.

3.    Guru | https://www.guru.com

Another freelance platform for freelance writers in Nigeria to explore is Guru. The site has one of the easily navigated interfaces which makes it easier for freelancers and clients to find each other with little to no stress.

Guru provides the platform for writing in different sphere to showcase and make money off their skills – from academic writing to biography, tech and even blog writers – it’s an all-inclusive package.

Asides writing there exists other fields for freelancers to explore, fields like; programming and development, design and art, sales and marketing etc.

4.     Freelancer | https://www.freelancer.com

Freelancer is a worldwide platform for content creators – contents writers in this case. The site is heralded for its fleet of creative content creator which have created lots of contents for blog and website owners.

If you think you’ve got the creative acumen for writing, what are you waiting for? why not join freelancer and make some good bucks creating wonderful contents.

Freelancer has a huge client base – from startups, large and small entrepreneurs, enterprises and more visit this platform to solve their problems.

The platforms have also featured in top media brands – the like of BBC, Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC, Entrepreneur and New York Times.

5.    Indeed | https://www.indeed.com

This is another top freelance platform for writers to earn some money from freelance writing jobs in Nigeria, using their skill at their own convenience. The platform gets millions of visitors to its site on a daily basis – both freelancers and clients.

Of all freelancing jobs in the platform, writing jobs seems to be the most sought-after gig, this means as a writer there’s a high chance of you getting hired by clients. Whatever field of writing you specialize in, they’ve got something for you.

6.     Freelance Writing | https://www.freelancewriting.com

Freelance writing is one good platform that connects writers to writing jobs on various freelance platforms. It’s more like a LinkedIn for writers.

The platform brings together the best gigs from top freelance platforms in and around the world. After viewing the gigs posted, you can choose to apply if you wish to or if you don’t, you could move on to the next one.

Once chosen, you’d be redirected to the platform to perform the job and get paid as payment is not handled by Freelance writing.

7.     ProBlogger | https://www.problogger.com

There are various categories of writers; copy writing, blogging, ghost writing, publisher and many more. ProBlogger is a good platform for bloggers to showcase their writing skills and make some extra bucks.

It’s a community of more than a hundred thousand bloggers who come together to exchange ideas, best practices and many more. It’s more like a school but, in this case, you get paid for writing articles.

As an aspiring blogger, this platform will let you learn the ropes – the basic skills required for writing as a blogger.

8.     Jobrapido | https://ng.jobrapido.com

Another good place to find freelance writing jobs in Nigeria is Jobrapido’s portal. From the link above, you’d see that this it’s a Nigerian owned site meant for Nigerians in different cities across the country.

The sites host lots of writing jobs for freelancers in the country, all you need to do is; sign up, log in and choose your preferred location to start getting gigs from over the country.

Jobrapido doesn’t takes care of the payment, the payment amount, plan and procedure will be discussed between you and the party in charge. It’s a nice platform for those looking to harness their writing gift to create something financially for themselves.

9.    Uvocorp | https://nigeria.uvocorp.com

Uvocorp, a worldwide writing assistance service was launched in Nigeria and it now pays writers.

Uvocorp is an academic assistance writing service that helps students in the country with their academic writing challenges. You get paid for helping students write their project report, SIWES report, assignment and many more.

With Uvocorp, you get to choose you preferred writing sphere, as you get gigs from those.

There’s also a 24/7 support that helps overcome certain challenges you may encounter along the way. It’s free to join as there’s no registration fee required to start using the platform.

10.  People Per Hour | https://www.peopleperhour.com

Looking to break away from the normal 9 – 5 working routine, people per hour will help you do that in a pretty nice way.

PPH is a UK owned freelance platform that provides freelancers from around the world to make some good money. Among the many categories of freelance gigs writing is also available for writers worldwide.

Many top businesses worldwide enlist the services of this platform for their writing needs – you could just get hired by any of them and start making some good money.

CONCLUSION – Websites to Get Freelance Writing Jobs in Nigeria

So, here are some of the top and active freelance platform for writers in Nigeria. What do you think? Do let me know in the comments and don’t forget to share this with your friends.

How to Write a Business Proposal in Nigeria – and Possibly Woo Investors!

Stephen Gbolagade
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How to Write a Business Proposal in Nigeria – and Possibly Woo Investors!

If you’re here to learn the simple guide on how to write business proposal in Nigeria and win the heart of your clients without much ado, this blog post will walk you through the right path.

Have you ever met a client who demanded you write a business proposal for him/her before the negotiating project(s) will be awarded to you?

If yes, I know how it’ll feel because it might seem challenging just like when I was accosted by a big client from United States of America (USA) who told me that without a detailed and formal business proposal, no job for me!

Business proposals have become common in today’s world, with many not knowing how to go about writing it. But you may be asking…

What is Business proposal?

A business proposal in Nigeria is like any business proposal in the world.

It is a written document stating an intended form of business to a client, seeking their support in the process. Support in the case isn’t just monetary, it could be in psychological or material form – something that’ll benefit your intended business.

But Business Plan is NOT Business Proposal….

It’s so sad that many people outside there are interchanging the term business proposal for ‘business plan’, which is 100% wrong because both terms are quite different.

Yes, writing business proposal in Nigeria is different from writing business plan and you shouldn’t make any mistake taking the two as one. But they both share certain similarities such as;

  • They are both written document
  • Proposal is for a client(s) or sponsors while your business plan doesn’t need to be submitted to anyone, you could just write a plan that’ll guide your daily operations.

Before setting out to write a business proposal in Nigeria, some personal and financial-oriented questions need to be asked, with appropriate answers given.

Now, let talk about these questions:

Questions to Answer While Writing a Business Proposal in Nigeria

·       What’s the business all about?

Defining your business model to yourself is the first step to writing a good business proposal. What does your business intend to do, what are the necessary skills required to run that business successfully, have you got those skill, if yes, that’s good. If no, what are you doing in other to learn the ropes of such business?

Lots of questions that you’ll be asking yourself and providing answers to. It’s best all these are written down, as most of us lack that habit of writing important things – yes, important things because in the long run, it’ll determine the level of success or failure our intending business.

·       Who are your target audience?

This is trivial question that needs to be answered. Once you define your target audience, you decide how you’ll be scaling up your business or service to better suit them. Your target audience could range from people at a particular geographical area, to age grade – let’s say the young folks or their counterparts.

If you’d be offering more than a product or service, then I’m sure not every product will be for everyone. In this case, you’d have to define the audience for each product or service you intend offering.

·       Size of Capital

If you want to write a business proposal in Nigeria that’ll speaks your business and as well, convince your prospective client, you’d be soliciting for a kind of support and most times, this is monetary.

You should define how much will be needed to take your business off the ground to somewhere around the zenith. What plans have you set aside for getting your capital, do have some money or equipment that’ll aid you in starting this unique business of yours? Or, are you thinking of getting a loan?

To be frank and sincere, people won’t think of supporting you, if you don’t have anything in form of finance in place, your client(s) will require you to show some working – it’s your business and not theirs, you have to remember that.

·       Why this business?

What makes this business you intend proposing unique, how is it different from other businesses, are their similar businesses with similar profit opportunity, if yes, why are you going for this one, is it more or less stressful, does it helps the environment or degrades it? If it does, how do you intend to minimize to the lowest level its dangerous effect to the environment?

These are some questions that needs well-articulated answers as they’ll be needed by your client meaning, they should appear in your business proposal.

·       Profitability

This is probably the most important question you’d be providing answers to, the most important to your client(s) as they wouldn’t like to invest or support a business that isn’t profitable.

This is the most difficult question to provide an answer to, how does your fantasies turn out to be real profit?

It’s a business you’ve not yet started but you may draw some insights from those already in the business, but if you’d be starting something ‘unique’ that no one has done, then you’d have to define how your profit will be made.

With all these being put into consideration, you could begin crafting your unique business proposal in Nigeria.

·       Writing the proposal

Since a proposal come in the form of a written document, there needs to be a way to structure it according to standards. Minds you, this is not a one-page document – business proposals could run into lots of pages so it’s best you take your time to effectively structure it.

Now let start!

How to Structure and Write a Business Proposal in Nigeria

  1. Cover page and Letter

This is the first part of the proposal document – the cover page followed by the letter. The cover page will include specific details about you and your intended business, and also the person being addressed to. Coming over to the cover letter, you’d have to give some brief info about the business to want to engage in and how beneficial it is before heading over to the next section.

  1. Index

Next on the proposal will be the index of content which will make it easier for anyone reading to navigate the document. They could skip the already read pages and move to the unread page. The pages should be properly numbered.

  1. Reason for choosing this business (Content)

This is the part where the questions asked above begins to come in, why you choose to venture into the business, problem this business will solve, and what makes the business unique from other businesses.

  1. Problem solving strategy

You highlighted some problem above, how your biz intended to go about solving those problems and what strategies are to be employed, this is what comes next on your document.

  1. Duration

What’s the duration you’d be taken to accomplish such, your clients will need to know this so as to know the kind of investment to wish to venture in. The duration needs to be feasible not to long, and if it’s going to be, give reasons why.

  1. Cost

Telling ourselves the truth, the reason for writing a business proposal is to get assistance from investors in form of finance and materials for the business. The price for the whole cost of things should be stated properly and how they’d be utilized.

Most time, investors would want you to have something in place before reaching out to them for financial support.

So, it’s imperative you already have some money to start out yourself.

Conclusion – Writing a Business Proposal in Nigeria

To write a business proposal in Nigeria could prove to be a quite difficult task as most people lacks persuasive writing skills and this has deterred a lot of them from getting started with that outstanding business idea on their head.

After going through this piece I’m sure you’d be well equipped on crafting those wonderful business proposals for your clients within and outside Nigeria.

But if you still find it difficult to write, there are lots of agencies which could help you out with it.

And you can hire us @ GbolaByte Web Solutions to help you write a great business proposal.

Thanks for reading this piece, if you find it interesting do share it with your friends!

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