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The International Development Fellows Program at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) equips committed global citizens to assist in international relief and development. CRS gives Fellows the tools they need to develop their abilities and acquire real-world experience while taking part in meaningful work, and each fellow collaborates with knowledgeable CRS professionals to solve pressing issues affecting developing nations today. CRS welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds who are devoted to its goal and vision to apply for a wide variety…
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is in a tussle with the government in Kogi state, northcentral Nigeria over the ownership of one of his cement plants located in the Obajana area of the state. The state government is a report from the Specialized Technical Committee on the Evaluation of the Legality of the Alleged Acquisition of Obajana Cement Company Plc by Dangote Cement Company Limited said the claimed transfer of Obajana to Dangote Industries Limited…
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Nigeria’s persistent dollar scarcity has led the government to introduce some stringent measures to control access to it. Before now, Nigerians who need dollars could simply perform the transaction with their Naira debit card and the transaction value will be automatically converted to the government’s exchange rate. Now, the government only approves not more than $20 monthly on each Naira debit card. This means freelancers, shoppers and other Nigerians who need dollars to perform transactions…
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For most people, where and how to invest their money in Nigeria is a big challenge. And for good reason, the Nigerian economy is not exactly ideal for starting a business. There are bandits and kidnappers everywhere, not to talk of poor infrastructure and poor government policies that can up end a business without notice. But investments involve risks, when you find a business idea that pays off, with effort, a little bit of prayer…
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iloveNaira loan app is an instant personal loan platform that uses AI to assess a customer and offer fast micro and medium loans to Nigerian residents. The Android app allows users to borrow up to ₦80,000 unsecured with no collateral and minimal documentation. When a customer makes the online application, the computer will check their credit score and make them an offer, thereby giving customers 24/7 access to loans. An unsecured loan is a type…