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All about eBay Nigeria

by Abbey
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eBay Nigeria is one of the most popular website where users can buy and sell goods and services on the internet. It’s a platform where individuals and businesses can buy or sell either new or second-hand items. Users can browse through various categories such as Clothing & Accessories, Antiques, Networking & Computers, Jewellery & watches and Video games.

The eBay operates as an online auction website, in which the bidding opens at a price the seller specifies and remains on the website for an allocated number of days, different buyers would place bids on them. When the listing comes to an end, the buyer with the highest bid wins.

 Does eBay ship to Nigeria?

This is one question that is always asked by many Nigerians largely due to the difficulties they face when they want to make their purchase from the eBay website compared to other online stores, regardless, shipping from eBay to Nigeria is very much possible. Well, it requires a bit of technicality to make a purchase from the website.

Buying and shipping from eBay straight to nigeria

Mall For Africa

I have personally used mallforafrica.com, they are actually a fantastic startup company recognized by the biggest companies in America. They are even in partnership with DHL to help courier your goods down to Nigeria. Ebay is not only for auctioning items alone, a vast majority of items are availble for sale just like you would buy something on jumia or konga. 

Mall for africa, has their own card which you will purchase for a token. You will need to load money on the card. When the item you buy arrives via DHL, the company will call you to come and pick your goods from the location you have selected. Mall for africa has branches in every major city in Nigeria. I usually use their Ikeja branch, beside total filling station. To learn about the entire process, kindly visit mall for africa on this link. 

Share-shop-ship

This is a relatively new kid on the bloc that promises to ship anything you want to buy from America striaght to you in Nigeria. You only need to send them the link of the items you want or ask them to source for it. The charge a handling fee from $50. From the look of things, you need to be wanting to buy a relatively expensive thing in other to justify that $50 minimum charge. This is unlike mallforafrica where you can buy things as cheap as $5. I don’t know these guys and certainly can’t vouch for them, but a seemingly trustworthy guy called Tayo Aina recommended them. You might want to give them a try for your ebay needs and see.

How to sell on eBay from Nigeria

Currently, Nigeria is not a listed country that is allowed to sell on eBay Nigeria website. However, many methods has been devised for Nigerians to sell on the website. Amongst them is selling as a citizen of any of the listed countries.

Here is a step by step guide in selling on eBay as a citizen of the United States to earn more cash:

Firstly, REGISTER, in registering as a Nigerian seller, you need to change the IP address of your device to a US IP address. It’s totally impossible to sell on the eBay Nigeria website if you aren’t registered. You can easily change your IP address using a VPN service.

Secondly, a US ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER, it’s important in having a US address when want to sell on the eBay Nigeria online site, you can obtain this from family, friends or colleagues that are based in the United States. Also, a working US phone number is needed for verification during the registration.

Finally, LIST ITEMS, after providing the US address, you would be required to list the product you intend to sell and also, you would be asked to choose a method of payment, many sellers usually use PayPal for that.

 With this few steps, you would be able to sell easily on eBay.

 eBay shipping to Nigeria. How does it work?

Shipping to Nigeria is possible, one must be determined and ready to be able to ship from eBay to Nigeria. Some sets of guidelines must be met to be able to purchase from the website to Nigeria. They includes:

  1. USD Visa or MasterCard – you can easily obtain these cards from any of the banks in Nigeria. With the card, you can be able to pay for the goods and shipping inclusive
  2. USA Address – a US address can be obtained from family and friends that resides in the US or through paid services
  3. eBay Account – opening an eBay account is absolutely free, but when opening an account, it would require a US IP address. You can easily change your IP address from that of Nigeria to that of the United States using a VPN service. There are lots of VPN applications like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Windshield VPN etc that you can purchase or download for free on the playstore or app store.
  4. PayPal Account – PayPal is one of the foremost payment service providers in the world. It’s usually used by major online stores like eBay when making purchase. You must set your accounting records to that of an American.

Shipping is not impossible but it’s not a quick and easy process. It requires patience and attention to details to be able to ship goods to Nigeria

 eBay Nigeria website

You can access the eBay website using this link https://www.ebay.com

It’s a user-friendly website designed for easy access by all. 

 

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A guide to CAC office in Lagos state and Abuja Nigeria

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is tasked with the responsibility for the incorporation of companies in Nigeria. This federal government-owned agency was established by the virtues of the companies and Allied Matters Act (LCN 2004) to regulate the formation and management of companies in Nigeria. The CAC is saddled with the responsibility of registering companies in Nigeria. It is a must for a business to be registered if you want to run a legal business entity in the country. The establishment of the Corporate Affairs Commission as an independent body was a result of the felt incapability of the quondam Company Registry, that was a department within the federal ministry of commerce and tourism which was then tasked with responsibility for the administration and registration of the repealed Companies Act of 1968.

The Corporate Affairs Commission headquarters is located in the heart of Abuja city, but due to delicacy of their work, the commission has offices in all the 36 states including the Federal Capital Territory.  These state offices can mostly be found in the capital city of every state in the federation. The CAC headquarters is located at Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja. Nigeria

 CAC Office in Lagos Nigeria as a whole

Lagos State, one of the most industrial and business-oriented state in Nigeria, has the highest number of CAC state offices in Nigeria.  This is evidential in the Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state, it stands as the highest in the country which is followed closely by states like Kano, Rivers (Port Harcourt) and Anambra. 

Previously, one of the CAC office in Lagos state was located at Yaba LGA. It was recently moved to the Lagos Island axis. This relocation to the new address was done several years ago. It was moved in April 2016.

 CAC Offices in Lagos state and their address

Due to the numerous request, we have been receiving from subscribers of our website on the exact location of the CAC office in Lagos, this section of the post is strictly for you.

CAC office in Victoria Island

ADDRESS: No 18/20, Catholic Mission Street, Opposite City Hall, Lagos Island, Lagos

E-MAIL: yaba@cac.gov.ng

CONTACT NUMBER: 08095522821

 CAC office in Ikeja (ALAUSA)

ADDRESS: Plot 7, Otunba Jobi Fele way, behind MKO gardens, Alausa, Ikeja.

E-MAIL: oregun@cac.gov.ng

CONTACT NUMBER: 07098107040, 07098107041

 If you have been looking for the exact office location of the CAC in Lagos state, there you have it. To register a business with corporate affairs commission, certain parts of the registration will have to be done online using the commission website, while the rest can be done offline at any of their offices in the country. A prospective business owner must print out the business name and the registration form and submit them at any of the CAC offices.

Once you have submitted the printed forms at the office, CAC will then begin the process of approval of your submission and issue you with the Corporate Certificate. With that, a business can be recognized legally in Nigeria.

 If you find this article resourceful, you can share your views in the comment sections below.  

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A Guide to ATBU Bauchi

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A Brief Background on ATBU, Bauchi

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi was established in the year 1980. ATBU is one of the Federal universities of technology in Nigeria. The university has Dr. Jerome Udoji as her pioneer Pro-Chancellor and Professor A. O. Adekola as the Vice-Chancellor. Currently, this institution is one of the best University of Technology in Africa.

The site of ATBU was temporarily inherited from the former Bauchi State College of Arts and Science – located at Yelwa, Bauchi state. The institution acquired over 4,000 hectares of land at Gubi, Bauchi state. This marks her permanent site to date. Over time, the university has acquired more parcel of land for residential estate for staff – this estate is known as Kari Estate, located along Bauchi-Maiduguri road.

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ATBU Official Website

As one of the best institution for technology, ATBU can’t be ignored, even beyond Nigeria and Africa. Here is the official website for Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University: https://www.atbu.edu.ng

Faculties in ATBU

  • Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Tech.
  • Faculty of Technology Education.
  • Faculty of Environmental Technology.
  • Faculty of Science.
  • Faculty of Management Science.

Where is ATBU Located?

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University is located in Baluchi, in the northern part of Nigeria. ATBU was named after the first Prime Minister Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Their address is at P. M. B. 0248, Ahmadu Bello Way, Bauchi, Nigeria.

The ATBU Portal

ATBU Registration Portal

The university portal is often open when there will be online registration. This is also available for new students that have been admitted into the institution, both UTME and Direct Entry. Those that just gotten their admission are required to pay via REMITA from  www.atbu.edu.ng.

When payments are made, students can proceed to the registration of courses online. This should be printed out for record purposes. Payments can range from N34,000 to N41,000, depending on the courses and departments. Accommodation is excluded.

UTME Portal

ATBU often posts the screening exercise before an academic session commences. You can always check on their website. The post UTME screening form will also be available at due time.

To be eligible, you need a minimum score if 180 in your UTME exam. For MBBS, a score of at least 230 is required.

If you applied to other institutions, you can still change it to ATBU, there’s provision for this, as long as you score up to 180 in your UTME exam.

To apply for their post UTME screening exercise, simply visit their screening portal here: www.atbu.edu.ng/screening.

ATBU Bauchi Postgraduate School and Courses

The Postgraduate programmes that are offered at ATBU include:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Tech. Education (M.Tech. Ed)
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech.)
  • Master of Health Management (MHM)
  • Master of Entrepreneur and Business Development (MEBD)
  • Master of Accounting and Finance (MAFS)
  • and levels in Postgraduate Diploma (PGD).

CLICK HERE to download the PDF version of the full postgraduate programmes and courses offered at ATBU.

Download ATBU Logo

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ATBU Admission and Post UTME

Post UTME/Admission Cut Off Mark

Every academic session, the management of ATBU often releases the cut-off for her admission exercises.

In order for a candidate to be eligible for writing the post UTME screening exercise conducted by the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, he/she must have a score of 180 or more in a recent JAMB examination.

ATBU Admission List

It is easy to check your admission status whenever the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University publishes her admission list. This list often contains names of students offered admission – often uploaded online.

To check the ATBU admission list, simply visit their admission status checking portal. Visit http://portal.atbu.edu.ng/screening/pages/login.php. When you get to this page, input your JAMB registration number and other necessary information – it’s straight forward. After you are done filling the form, login to check your admission status. Good luck!

The Top 3 ATBU Courses

At Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, here are the three top courses:

  • – Accounting technology. This one is a hot cake in this institution.
  • – Agric-Economics and Extension.
  • – Agricultural Engineering. You will get core practical knowledge in this course.

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Direct Entry Requirements

Direct Entry Form

 To be eligible for the ATBU’s direct entry screening exercise, you must have the following:

  • Chosen Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University as your “first choice of institution” for direct entry category.
  • You need a minimum of 5 credit passes in your O’ level result. Mathematics and English Language must be included in these five subjects.

How can I apply for this institution’s direct entry screening?

Simple. Just head to the university’s page. There is a special page created for this purpose. Visit: www.atbu.edu.ng/screening.

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A detailed Guide on how to check the BVN Code for all banks and all telecom companies

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1. What is a BVN?

In collaboration with all banks in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria was successful in launching a centralized biometric identification system. This innovative system was tagged Bank Verification Number. The BVN was developed to protect bank users. It also strengthens the banking system in Nigeria.

Before now, there have been increasing incidents of compromise regarding conventional security systems in Nigeria – that’s is, password and PIN. Demand for more robust security has been high. This is very important for sensitive and personal information in the nation’s banking system.

Today, the BVN exercise is compulsory for all bank account owners in Nigeria.

2. USSD Code checker for BVN

Checking your Bank Verification Number (BVN) has been made easy, thanks to the telecommunication industry. You don’t need to worry about having access to the internet to do this. Using any mobile phone, simply dial *565*0#.

3. Short code to check BVN for all telecom operators

How to get your BVN code on MTN and the charges involved

Check your BVN on your MTN SIM card by dialing *565*0#. Wait for your BVN; it will be sent in less than a minute. You will be charged N20 anytime you use this service, which will be deducted from your balance.

How to get your BVN code on GLO and the charges involved

If you are a GLO user and you need to confirm your BVN code, simply dial *565*0# from your mobile device. Make sure your account balance is not empty, you will be charged N20 for this BVN checking service. After dialing the code (*565*0#), your 11-digit BVN code will be sent to you in seconds.

How to get your bvn code on Airtel and the charges involved

Airtel users are also to use the same code to check their BVN. Just dial *565*0# from your mobile phone and you will get it as soon as possible. Don’t forget, N20 will be deducted from your Airtel account balance. So, have enough credit on your phone.

How to get your bvn code on 9mobile and the charges involved

As 9mobile users, you are also expected to use the same code anytime you want to check your BVN. Simply dial *565*0# and wait for your BVN. Charges still apply, N20 anytime you want to check your BVN.

4. What is the bvn verification code

The BVN has truly helped the banking system in Nigeria improve. It ensu the safety of bank account owners better than before.

With the unique identity given to bank customers in Nigeria, identification and verification becomes easy – during important banking operations. This has been a breakthrough in the security of Nigeria banking industry.

 If you don’t understand what biometrics mean. They are used to identify an individual based on certain physiological attributes. These attributes may include, facial features, fingerprints, voice, and others. These data are critical for banking safety of bank users

To combat the challenges regarding identity management, the CBN collaborated with all banks in Nigeria to launch a centralized biometric identification system. This gave birth to Bank Verification Number (BVN).

5. How to do BVN validation

You can only validate your BVN if you are a Nigerian. After registering for your BVN, you need to verify it. 

A BVN API Cal(s) is needed to validate your BVN, and it costs N50 per call. In order to use this validation service, just fund your quidpay balance – to d this, navigate to ‘tranfers’ on the dashboard, then use the ‘top up balance’ option. If you want to top up, you can use the Access bank account payment option there, then use this test account (0690000031).

6. How to update BVN details

For you to update your BVN details, just copy the 11-digit numbers after dialing *565*0# from your mobile phone – the phone number you registered with. After you are done copying the code, go to any bank branch close to you BVN, date of birth, and other details. All GTBank account owners can simply dial *737*6*1# to check BVN, with your phone.

7. Code to check BVN for all Nigerian Banks

Code to check BVN for First Bank

If you are using First bank, dial *565*0# to check your BVN code.

Code to check BVN on Access Bank

Are you are an Access bank user, dial *565*0# to check you BVN.

Code to check BVN for Zenith bank

As a Zenith bank account owner, you can also use *565*0# to view your BVN with your mobile phone.

Code to check BVN number for GTBank/GTB

Simply dial *565*0# to see your BVN code. You can also use this code to check your BVN: *737*6*1#.

Code to check BVN for Sterling bank

Sterling bank account owners can also use the same code, dial *565*0#.

Code to check BVN for FCMB

To check your BVN code, dial *565*0#. Note, charges are applied whenever you check it. Only N20, though.

 Code to check BVN for UBA

If you use UBA, you can also use *565*0# to check your BVN code.

General Code to check BVN for all other Banks

For all other banks in Nigeria, the same code (*565*0#) is used. 

Click here to see exactly how to change your BVN phone number online.

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A rather detailed Guide on CitiBank Nigeria Limited

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CitiBank Nigeria is a member of the American Business Council (ABC). It has been the oldest international bank existing in Nigeria since 1984, and they have their service bank branches spread across the nation with over 250 employees and 13 offices across the country.

Ceo Of Citibank Nigeria Limited

The new CEO, who before his appointment was the Chief Operating Officer and Public Sector Head of Citibank Nigeria is Mr Akin Dawodu.

Citibank Nigeria Head Office Address and their Swiftcode

A Swift is an important part of any international transaction. It allows banks from anywhere aroun the world to be able to identify themselves and transfer funds or other messages between each other.

  • Charles S. Sankey House, 27, Koko Abayomi street, Victoria Island, Lagos P. O. Box, Lagos, Nigeria

Swift Code: CITINGLAXXX

  • No 1 Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island

Swift Code: CITINGLATRD

  • Ikeja Address: 85 Allen Ave, Allen, Ikeja

Contact Details And Email

Here are the numbers and email to contact Citibank for any issue or feedback. Citibank Customer Care Number And Email

+234 1463 8400

+234 1279 8400

e-mail: Nigeria.whistleblowing@citi.com

Careers And Salary Structure

In salary level, Citibank has been a leader of other bigger banks in Nigeria due to their payment structure. A worker stands a chance of being exposed to the international standard of doing things working with the company. Below are the careers and salary structure of the prestigious Citibank Nigeria limited.

Entry-Level Staff

This position is reserved for fresh graduate irrespective of the course you studied. Entry level jobs are usually reserved for people between 0 and 3 years experience. Citibank Entry-level staffs earn between the sum of N97, 000 naira and N120, 000.

Basic Level Staffs

Basic level staffs in Citibank earn according to their sections and unit at a range of N105, 000 and N140, 000 monthly. However, Basic level staffs salary may also be reviewed as the staff remain longer in the organisation.

Contract Salary Staff

As Citibank Contract Staff, you tend to earn a total sum of N540, 000 yearly which amounts to N45, 000 monthly. Citibank contract staff are not entitled to any raise or bonuses from the company because as their names entail, they are in the bank just on a contract basis.

Graduate Trainee’s Salary

Graduate trainees at Citibank earn between N60, 000 to N85, 000 monthly during their training period., However, after the training period, their salaries are reviewed, and they start to earn a salary ranging from N105, 000 to N145, 000 every month.

Banker Teller’s Staff

Banker Teller’s staffs earn at the range of N80, 000 to N95, 000 monthly.

Customer Service Officer

These are the first people you will make contact with before opening a bank account. Customer Service Officer earns between 75,000 to 90,000 monthly.

Digital Marketer

The digital marketers whose duty is to promote and market the bank making use of technology earn between N80, 000 to N90, 000 monthly.

Senior Banking Executives

Citi Bank Senior banking executives are paid from N450, 000 and above excluding bonuses.

Citibank Nigeria Internship 2019, 2020 And Beyond

The Citibank Nigeria internship 2019 was held in July. This is usually  to train the students/Citibank ‘staffs to be’ and make them learn their sectoral profession in the organisation

Citibank Internship Programme is, however, a four-week intensive programme which provides successful applicants a birds-eye view of the process a global company operates.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the internship candidate needs to be;

  1. Good in English Language and Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  2. Worked for not more than three years before filling the online employment application form for the recruitment exercise.
  3. Own an NYSC discharge certificate before Applying to join the Citibank Graduate careers team in Nigeria
  4. Only Graduates with second class upper division or its substitute are qualified to apply for the Citibank Nigeria Internship 2019 or even 2020..
  5. Nigerians that have not finished their degree program can apply if they will graduate before July 2019

How To Open Citibank Account

Here are the steps you have to go through to open and set up your Citibank account.

  1. Visit the Citibank branch closest to you with all the required KYC documents.
  2. Inform the bank executive at the bank the type of account you want to open, e.g. savings account
  3. Choose the type of account you wish to open and fill in the application form for the account.
  4. Submit the required KYC documents and application form and the verification process will begin.
  5. The bank will notify you when your account has been activated, and you will receive a welcome pack.

Citibank Graduate Recruitment Portal

Citibank is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore everybody stands the chance of getting this Job irrespective of sex, Tribe, Religion, e.t.c.

However, their recruitment portal is jobs.citi.com.

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Catering services in Nigeria [The top 5]

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One of the most lucrative business in Nigeria currently is that of catering services. It has developed in a multi-million industry over the years. The word ‘‘catering’’ is derived from ‘‘cater’’ which means to serve. It’s largely associated with the service of food & beverage to the customer & has a deep relation with hotel & tourism. Catering entails the business of providing food and drinks, typically at social events and in a professional capacity either on-site or at a remote location. 

In this article, I would be writing on the catering services industry in Nigeria, its background, tips on how to choose the perfect catering service logo and my top 5 catering services company in Lagos.

Background information on catering services in Nigeria. 

It’s impossible to talk about the catering industry in Nigeria without mentioning Mr Roberts Forth of the Nigerian Railway Caterers. He started the catering services industry on Nigerian railway cabins consisting basically of restaurant and bar.

However, he didn’t run these services for an extended period as the Nigerian railway took over the organisation and registered it as a limited liability company. It was however sold to the Nigerian UAC and subsequently GBOLIVANT Company. In 1946, the name was changed from ‘‘Railway Caterers’’ to ‘‘Nigerian Hotel Limited’’. Ever since the industry has experienced a whole lot of changes as we have seen the rise of so many top-ranked hotels as well as exquisite catering servicing industries. 

How to get the perfect catering services logo

Having an exceptional culinary skills, creativity and poise under pressure is not all that is required in becoming one of the leading catering service company in Nigeria; you also need exceptional branding. 

A beautiful logo is the first requirement. It’s the foundational step in a branding strategy and widely considered as the most critical branding investment a catering service business can make. 

Choose a classy logo, with a style that speaks to the business audience you are targeting. Your logo must talk about your niche; it’s important that your logo speak of your type of cuisine and events you specialize in. This will set you apart from companies who don’t have a brand identity. Also make sure you use the right and harmonious colour combination when outsourcing your logo jobs.

Top 5 catering services companies in Lagos and how to contact them 

Usually getting the best catering service company is actually very hard in Lagos (See the top delivery services you can use to deliver your food in Lagos), so in this section of the article, I will be sharing with you our well-researched list of top 5 catering companies in Nigeria in no order. 

1. Africa Catering Nigeria Ltd

Africa Catering Nigeria is regarded as one of the topmost catering and hospitality services providers in the entire Nigeria. Its office in Lagos is located at Dolphin Estate in Ikoyi, Lagos. 

According to reports, the company has employed over 1820 team members and has a customer base of over 7000 people which they serve daily. 

Africa Catering Nigeria, is well known for their remote site catering services, has offices in 40 different location in Nigeria. 

Contact Number: 08171593084

2. Hamptons Catering Services

Recognized as one of the catering service firms with excellent service delivery, Hamptons easily makes the list as one of the top catering companies in the country. 

Also, they have a high reputation among their customers as their reviews shows their satisfaction of the services rendered to them. 

Hamptons catering services is located in Dolphin Estate, Lagos, and they are known for their top-notch and excellent service. 

Contact Number: 08060493522

3. Grubbix Catering Services

Grubbix Catering Service is regarded as the best culinary service provider with the vision to make corporate catering and events perfect, glamorous for its client. They deal majorly in beverages, confectionery, drinks and in offering cocktails

It’s located at 26, Aje Street, Sabo Yaba, Lagos Mainland, Lagos

Contact Number: 08034041080

4. Astoria Caterers

Astoria caterers was established in 1983 when it started as an outfit which was providing indoor catering services but has grown to be a major stakeholder in the catering services industries in Nigeria. 

Located on Toyin Street in Lagos, Astoria caterers is your plug for any catering related businesses. 

Contact Number: 08034713017

5. Wine & Gold Services

Wine & Gold is Lagos leading catering service company but with high popularity amongst major cities in the country. It can boost of over 150 staffs and make an annual turnover of over 400 million naira.

They provide the following types of services:

  • Barbeque Parties
  • Executive Banquets
  • Specialty Catering
  • Complete Party and
  • Entertainment Packages 

It also has a culinary institute where students from around the world are taught the art of cooking. 

Contact Number: 08033078238

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A well-researched guide to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria is responsible for the incorporation of companies in Nigeria. This federal government-owned agency was established by the virtues of the companies and Allied Matters Act (LCN 2004) to regulate the formation and management of companies in Nigeria. The CAC is saddled with the responsibility of registering companies in Nigeria. It is a must for a business to be registered if you want to run a legal business in the country. The emergence of the Corporate Affairs Commission as an independent body was as a result of the felt incapability of the quondam Company Registry, that was a department within the federal ministry of commerce and tourism which was then tasked with responsibility for the administration and registration of the repealed Companies Act of 1968.

The Corporate Affairs Commission headquarters is located in the heart of Abuja city, but due to delicacy of their work, the commission has offices in all the 36 states including the Federal Capital Territory. These state offices can most be found in the capital city of every state in the federation. The CAC headquarters is located at Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja. Nigeria 

Function/Job of Corporate Affairs Commission

The Corporate Affairs Commission performed other functions, and these are the functions that were assigned to it when the Corporate Affairs Commission was established. They include the following: 

  1. To administer the Act, which consists of the regulation and supervision of the formation, incorporation and winding up of companies. 
  2. To establish and maintain companies registry and offices in all the states of the federation suitably and adequately equipped to discharge its functions under the Companies and Allied Matters Act. 
  3. Arrange and investigate the affairs of any company where the interest of the shareholders and the public so demand. 

This is just an overview of the numerous functions been carried out by the commission.

Corporate Affairs Commission Portal

Recently, the CAC developed a portal where individuals or businesses can be able to access their various services. You can now easily either register your company, search for a company name and also register incorporated trustees using this portal. 

The online portal was done to help remove the risk of unsuspecting individuals or companies transacting with unregistered companies with no legitimate status. This database will provide details like RC number, Company name, registered address and date of registration. 

Corporate Affairs Commission Forms

There are several forms that are provided by the Corporate Affairs Commission to a user that wants to employ the services of the commission. They include CAC 1: Availability check and reservation of name form, CAC1.1: Application for registration form etc. 

Each of the forms has a specific code number to differentiate them from the others. 

You can get the complete list of the forms using this link https://www.cac.gov.ng/forms/

Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja address

The Corporate Affairs Commission headquarters is located in Abuja. 

The CAC headquarters is located at Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja. Nigeria 

Corporate Affairs Commission Statutory fees

The public can access the various statutory fees required for registration and other services rendered by the corporate affairs commission. 

By simply visiting the link below, you would see the different categories of fees stipulated by the commission.

Link: https://www.cac.gov.ng/summary-of-fees/

Corporate Affairs Commission registration. How to do it?

With the CAC portal, it is possible to access the different services that are offered by the commission. Using the CAC registration portal, the types of registration available are of three forms. 

They include:

  1. Company Registration 
  2. Business Name Registration ( See exactly how to register a business in Nigeria) ( See exactly how to register a business in Nigeria)
  3. Registration of incorporated trustees

Registration of company

When you visit the website, you will be provided with the option of either registration for a private or public company, or register a company that is limited by guarantee. In this section of the article, we would talk about the two major forms of company registration. 

Registration of a private or public company

  1. First, it’s required for one to check if the preferred company is available.
  2. Secondly, you must have to complete the pre-registration form – CAC1.1
  3. You then have to pay for stamp and filling duties. This first three steps can be done at the CAC company portal.
  4. Next, you need to provide the required documents for upload. They must be signed and stamped to be accepted. These documents are:
    • Form CAC 1.1
    • Recognized form of identification for director(s)/subscriber(s) and secretary
    • Memorandum and Article of Association (MEMART)
    • Evidence of payment 

         6. The documents would then be uploaded so that they can be processed. 

         7. You should then proceed to the CAC office where you will then submit the original copies of the uploaded documents listed              in  number 4 in exchange for the certified true documents copies as well as the certificate. 

Registering a company limited by guarantee

  1. Ensure that the name you intend to use is available.
  2. Ensure you reserve any name you intend to use.
  3. By making use of the registration portal of the company, fill out the form CAC 1.1 
  4. Make the required stamp duty payments to the Federal Board of Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
  5. You also need to pay the filing fee. This fee should be paid directly to the CAC.
  6. Next is to Scan the completed form CAC1.1. Save this in a PDF format. This newly saved form CAC1.1 should be attached together with the Memorandum and Articles of Association (MEMART), in addition to a form which identifies the directors/subscribers and the secretary. 
  7. This scanned documents will now be uploaded to the CAC documents portal for processing.
  8. CAC then needs to get approval from the Attorney general of the federation before it goes ahead to register the limited company by guarantee.

Corporate Affairs Commission official website 

The Corporate Affairs Commission has an official website where the public can obtain information concerning the commission and also, be able to access the different services rendered by the commission. 

You can visit the website by clicking on http://www.cac.gov.ng/ 

How to login to the corporate affairs commission

To login to the corporate affairs commission website and access the services provided there, you must first sign up. During the sign-up, you would be required to supply your personal details, including your name, addresses, and date of birth, gender, nationality, email, phone number and username. All this must be filled before you can click the Register button to complete the registration. 

After signing up, you have to log in to proceed with the services you may need. 

On the CAC portal, you can log in as either an accredited customer or as a general user. As an accredited user, you would follow the following steps:

  1. Click on ‘create account’ on the home page of the website
  2. Then, complete the forms displayed. You should note that there is the option of accredited users. 
  3. If you are accredited, then on the CAC accreditation portal, select ‘’ Are you an accredited customer?’’ and then you would be required to enter your accreditation number in a particular format. 
  4. All accredited users should enter the e-mail address they used at the accreditation.
  5. Then enter the recaptcha as displayed so as to prove you are not a robot
  6. Then finish by clicking on submit 

While as a general user, you should watch out for a display by the system where they will get the pre-entered ‘’ Username’’ and be required to put the auto-generated ‘’Password’’ as soon as it comes up.

To access the account once created:

  1. You need to enter your username and password
  2. Click on login
  3. Accept the given terms of use
  4. You will be required to change your password
  5. Once this is done, it is possible to enjoy uninterrupted service with the commission.   

Corporate Affairs Commission list of registered companies 

With the new feature on the website, it’s now possible to check for the status of a company in Nigeria. 

To check if a company or business is registered, follow these simple steps

  1. Visit CAC website by clicking here. In the space provided input the company name without ‘PLC’, ‘limited’ or ‘Ltd’
  2. Verification must be done using the ‘’I am not a robot’’ CAPTCHA box to verify that you aren’t a robot
  3. Click submit.

By following those simple steps you can verify the legitimacy of a company in Nigeria. In a case where the company exists, you will get the RC number, Company name, Address and Date of registration. In an instance where such company is not registered with CAC, it will show an empty result. Also, you will see many results if the company name has others companies bearing it, just scroll down to locate the company with matching name. Sometimes, a company might still be undergoing registration, in that case you won’t see its RC number, and you will see undergoing registration.   

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A guide to Bayero University Kano

by Abbey
written by Abbey

This prestige Nigerian University is located in Kano state. The Bayero University Kano is well known in Africa and beyond.

How to check Bayero University Kano Admission List

Whenever the University releases its admission list, candidates can check online and print out their admission letters.

Admission list for Bayero University Kano is often released after the post UTME screening exercise by the management. Here, names of successfully admitted candidates are published.

To check the admission list, visit http://mybuk.buk.edu.ng/myBUKAdmission/. Type in your JAMB registration number. When you are done with that, choose your state of origin. Follow other easy steps and click ‘generate admission letter’. You will see your admission status.

Bayero University Kano Top 5 List of Courses

Below are some of the top 5 list of courses offered in Bayero University Kano:

  1. Accounting
  2. Adult Education
  3. Agric-Economics and Extension
  4. Agricultural Engineering
  5. Agricultural Science and Education.

Bayero University Kano Post UTME And Its Cut Off 

In order for you to be eligible for Bayero University Kano’s post UTME exercise, you need to know its cut off mark. Note that you must make the institution your first choice also.

Cut off marks varies in courses and faculties.

For Clinical Sciences (MBBS), Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, a JAMB score of at least 220 is required. A score of at least 200 is needed for Allied Health Sciences, Law, and Communication (Mass Communication in particular). Other courses require at least 180 score in JAMB UTME.

Bayero University Kano Portal

You can find the online portal of Bayero University Kano at www.buk.edu.ng.

For authentication, check http://mybuk.buk.edu.ng/ug/authentication.php before starting the registration process.

To login, after your authentication is completed, use http://mybuk.buk.edu.ng/ug/login.php to continue with your registration process.

Bayero University Kano School Fees For Undergraduates

Acceptance fee is N10,000, to be paid by new students before screening.

Tuition fee is free, only for Nigerians.

Generation registration charges are payable by all students, fresh and returning students. These can range from N31,000 to N45,000. Physiotherapy students pay most.

Bayero University Kano Postgraduate School Degrees Offered And Departments

  •  Under the Faculty of Agriculture, the courses are M.Sc. Agricultural Economics and M Sc. in Livelihood and Natural Resources Economics. Same courses for PhD program.
  • For the department of Crop Protection, M.Sc. in crop protection is offered.
  • Other courses are M.Sc in crop protection, with specialization in Phytobacteriology and M.Sc crop protection, with specialization in Phytomycology.

 Bayero University Kano Postgraduate School Fees

For Masters degree programmes, the cost is from N80,000 to N130,000 for new students. Engineering students pay more in this category.

For PhD, the cost starts from N110,000 to N180,000 for new students.

Bayero University Kano Address, Facebook Page, Email And Website Homepage

The address for Bayero University is PMB 3011 Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. To connect with this institution on Facebook, go through https://.facebook.com/buk.edu.ng/. Its website’s homepage is www.buk.edu.ng, where you will also find an email address to communicate further.

Bayero University Engineering Courses

Below are some of the Engineering courses run in the department at Bayero University:

100 Level Courses

Practical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Study Skills, Introduction To Computer Science, Elementary Mathematics. I-III, Mechanics, Behaviour of Matter, Elect. & Magnetism, Probability I, and others.

200 Level Courses 

Foundation of Nigerian Culture, Principles of Electrical Engineering I and II, Nigerian Government and Economy, Thermodynamics I & II, Experimental Methods and Analysis, Applied Mechanics, Material Science I, Fluid Mechanics I, Solid Mechanics I, Engineering Drawing I, Engineer in Society, Mathematics I & II, Workshop Practice, Computer Programming and other related core courses.

300 Level Courses 

Engineering Mathematics, Control Engineering I, Engineer in Society, Electronics Engineering I, Circuit Theory I, Laboratory/Projects, Electric Machines I, Thermodynamics, and Engineering Electromagnetics I.

Bayero University Hostel

Students that will be studying at Bayero University will get accommodation if they come from a distant location. Hostels are available close to the school premises.

Hostel Portal

You can get access to the university’s hostel facility here: https://mybuk.buk.edu.ng/ug.

Hostel Registration

To register for a hostel at Bayero University, simply visit the website above. Login with your username and password. Then click ‘Hostel’. Scan for your choice.

Type of Hostel Accommodation

The university has a mixed dorm for both genders. There is also a female-only dorm. You can also find dorm rooms with double beds. BUK has dorms with hammocks, as well as prison-cell dorm rooms.

Hostel Application

Apply for a hostel facility when you log in. It’s easy to do. Just head to the hostel portal.

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Everything You Need To Know About Ecobank Nigeria

by Abbey
written by Abbey

Ecobank Transfer Code

The ecobank transfer code is simply *326#. Thus, to carry out a transaction with this code you need to have first registered for USSD banking by dialing the same code (*326#) and following the instruction to get registered then your account will be activated with the code. This code is also known as the mobile transfer code that you can use to send money or pay bills.

NOTE: You have to carry out the registration process with the line you registered with your Ecobank account.

Ecobank Customer Care

Using a bank, there are several times issue(s) arise, and we might want it solved urgently without having to spend time/money visiting the bank, and there we need to contact our bank customer care.

Here are the details you can use contact Ecobank customer care through

Call: +234 700 500 0000, +234 708 065 3700, +234 1 270 1323

Email: Engcontactcentre@ecobank.com

Live chat: https://ecobank-prod.custhelp.com/app/chat/chat_launch/

Ecobank Ussd Code

Very simple! With Ecobank ussd code you get to do a lot of amazing things on your phone and carry out different operations or transactions on your account from anywhere without having to visit the bank.

Here are few of the things that can be done on your Ecobank account using the USSD code

  • Money transfer to Ecobank or any other bank
  • Check of Ecobank account balance
  • Recharging of your line from your account
  • View of account activity
  • Payment of bills and so many others

However, the Ecobank USSD code is *326#

NOTE: using the code for transaction attracts a charge of #70 so be sure your line is funded enough to carry out your transaction

Ecobank Internet online Banking In Nigeria

Ecobank internet banking is simple. This is also the same procedure for internet mobile banking as well. Check your account balance, make transfers, and make payment instantly and easily with it. To get started, Click https://ecobankonline.ecobank.com/index.html?module=loginretail

With Ecobank online banking, you tend to enjoy the benefit of checking your balance, making transfers, and payments instantly anywhere.

How To Check Ecobank Account Balance

There relatively two procedures you can go through to check your account balance. Either you’re using the;

  • USSD code or
  • Mobile banking app

How To Check Ecobank Account Balance Using Ussd Code

To use the Ecobank USSD code to check your account balance, kindly dial *326*0# on your mobile phone, making sure you’re using the line registered with your Ecobank to do this.

Alternatively, you can dial *326#, click on the option with “Account balance” and wait to get a notification for it.

How To Check Ecobank Account Balance Using Mobile Banking App

To check your Ecobank account balance using the Mobile Banking app is very simple process. Simply open your app, click on “Account Balance” and your balance will pop out.

Ecobank Mobile Banking

Ecobank mobile banking is very simple; you get a lot of things at your ease and comfort without having to run to the bank for everything to be done.

Features Of Mobile Banking

  • Sending Money to the 33 African Countries anytime
  • Cardless withdrawal
  • Opening of Ecobank Xpress Account
  • Airtime TopUp for Self and Other
  • Checking of Account balances and transaction history
  • Paying of Bills and Merchants
  • Account Statement Requests

These and so many others are what you can do through Mobile banking to start this; simply download “Ecoank Mobile banking app” on playstore on an android phone or your Appstore on the iphone.

How To Transfer Money From Ecobank

To transfer money from Ecobank simply dial *326# on the line linked to your Ecobank account, click on “transfer funds” on the option. Input the beneficiary’s account number, bank type, and the amount and click on next to complete transaction.

Code To Transfer Money From Ecobank To Other Banks

Here is the code to transfer money from Ecobank to other banks *326#. However, follow the prompt after dialing the code and click on the option for “other banks.”

How To Check Account Balance On Ecobank With A Code

To check your account balance on Ecobank kindly dial *326*0# with your registered line and follow the prompt

Ecobank Careers And Recruitment

Below written are Ecobank careers;

  • Ecobank Nigeria Graduate Development Programme
  • Management development programme
  • Ecobank stockbrokers limited(ESL)/ Head of securities
  • Head of international sales & distribution
  • Sales manager
  • Global account manager
  • Intensive graduate program(ENG-IGP)
  • Corporate finance loans & liquidity head
  • Fast track intensive graduate programme
  • Consumer banking product marketing

Thus, to apply for Ecobank recruitment click, https://ecobank.com/group/careers read and follow instructions.

Ecobank Recruitment 2019 (what they usually ask for)

Ecobank Nigeria recruitment for 2019 requires the job type of full time.

  • Qualification – BA/BSc/HND
  • Job Field – Banking, Graduate Jobs
  • Qualifications/Requirements
  • Must have completed NYSC
  • Bachelor’s Degree with Minimum 2.2
  • Not older than 26 years by December 2019

ECOBANK RECRUITMENT 2018 (what they usually ask for)

The requirements for EcoBank recruitment 2018 are:

  • B.Sc degree/H.N.D.
  • First/Second Class Lower Division from any discipline.
  • A Nigeria citizen or must have the necessary work permits if not a Nigerian citizen
  • Working experience and more than 30 years of age

Sample Job titles

  • Consumer Banking Product Marketing Manager, Direct Banking
  • Consumer Banking Product Marketing Manager, Personal Banking

Ecobank Graduate Trainee 2017 (An overview and general requirement)

Ecobank Graduate Trainee Program is an excellent way to begin a career in the Pan African financial institution. However, it is the aim of the programme to build the bank’s’ talent pool so as to raise a new generation of leaders for Ecobank.

Thus, the programme will cover the following below:

  • Recognition and Reward
  • Empowerment
  • Opportunity to build a career with a leading Pan-African Institution
  • Opportunity to apply skills
  • Learning and development opportunities

Applicants must, therefore, meet the below requirements for eligibility.

  • Not more than 25 years old
  • Complete NYSC with a valid certificate
  • First degree in any discipline with the minimum of ‘Second Class Upper’.

NATIONALITY: All nationalities

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Jamb Matriculation List [What you should know]

by Abbey
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JAMB matriculation list is a compilation of the names of the students that were duly offered admission into tertiary institutions by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. This board is the statutory body responsible for giving admission to prospective students in Nigeria. Also, anyone whose name is not found on the matriculation list will not be eligible for the NYSC mobilization program. That implies that such a person wasn’t offered an admission recognized by JAMB. 

 The NYSC is a compulsory one year program enacted by the federal government of Nigeria for Nigerian graduates from universities and polytechnics in the country and overseas. These graduates must be under 30 to participate in the one year program.

 In this article, I will be sharing with you ways on how to verify if your name is on the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board matriculation list. 

How to Check JAMB Matriculation List

Recently, JAMB released a portal in their e-facility website that contains the board list of legally admitted students in the country, with this students can easily verify if their names appear on the list. This has made the checking of names a lot convenient and faster. 

Like I stated earlier, there’s no way you can participate in the National Youth Service Corps Mobilization if your name is not found on the board list. Here is a step by step guide for students that wants to verify/check their names on the matriculation list

  1. You need to visit the JAMB matriculation list here. Choose your appropriate examination year 
  2. Input your JAMB reg number in the field provided
  3. You will have to click on Fetch My Details icon after inputting your JAMB registration number 

After performing the last step, your details will be displayed by the portal showing your status. 

‘‘Congratulations, you are on the Matriculation list’’, this is what your status will show if your name is successfully on the matriculation list. 

How to check and print jamb matriculation list 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013

The JAMB matriculation contains a list of matriculated students from Nigeria tertiary institutions for years like 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. 

With the JAMB matriculation list checker platform, you can check your status on the platform without stress using an internet-connected device such as your Personal Computer, tablets, or your mobile phone. 

You can check for the matriculation list for any of the years using the steps provided in the previous section of this article. 

Jamb matriculation list for NYSC mobilization 2018, 2019 and 2020

The JAMB matriculation for NYSC mobilization 2018, 2019, and 2020 is out. If your name fails to appear in the JAMB matriculation list, your application for the NYSC scheme for the compulsory one-year national service will be declined. However, to ensure your name appears on the list then you must perform the following steps:

  1. Your admission letter must be printed through the JAMB e-facility (same portal used for JAMB Caps)
  2. Secondly, using the e-Facility portal, you would have to print your JAMB result slip
  3. The last step involves you taking the documents printed in step 1 and 2 to your institution admission officer for verification. 

If you successfully carry out the aforementioned steps, your name will automatically appear on the JAMB matriculation list for NYSC mobilization for 2018, 2019, and 2020. An institution like AAUA, FUTMinna, and ABU Zaria usually makes this verification process compulsory for their final year students before the listed deadline. This is to enable them to participate in the NYSC mobilization program. 

If you find this article useful or have a concern, kindly drop a comment in the comment section. 

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