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How to Process the SON SONCAP Certificate Registration/Activation; Step-by-step Guide
What is SONCAP?
SONCAP is an acronym for Standard Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program. It is a regulatory setup meant to cater for importation the following items: Arts and Crafts, Toys, Furniture (Some furniture items…
Step-by-step Procedure on How to Open or Register e-Form ‘M’; Everything you Need to…
What is an e-Form 'M'?
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF) with its enforcement arm - the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) created the Form ‘M’ in a bid to monitor the safety and quality of all…
How To Register a Company or Business Name on CAC (2022): Step-By-Step Procedure; FAQs
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, announced the registration of businesses and corporates via their new robust portal on January 12th 2021. End-to-end, everything will now be done online via the Company Registration Portal (CRP). This…
Bookkeeping and Accounting Tips for Successful Management of Small Scale Enterprises
Many entrepreneurs believe that focusing only on sales and operations is the only way to having a sustainable business. Wrong. It is equally essential to have clean and optimal books. If growth must be achieved in a business, proper…
UBA Moni (Agency Banking): How to Register, Get POS from UBA, Everything You Need to Know
What is UBA Moni?
UBA Moni is United Bank for Africa’s agency banking arm. Just like First Bank’s FirstMonie and Access' Closa, UBA Moni brings the bank to your neighbourhood and saves you the stress of going to the bank for petty…
A Guide to QR Codes: How to Improve Your Business With QR Codes; Uses of QR Codes
QR codes present businesses with a contactless solution to offering good services and getting feedback. When used correctly (and creatively), QR codes can give you a fast, touch-free way to accept payments in person. No physical money…
Access Closa Agents: How to Register, Nearest Agents, Everything You Need to Know
What is Access Closa?
Access Closa is Access Bank’s agency banking arm. Just like First Bank’s FirstMonie and UBA’s UBA Moni, Closa brings the bank to your neighbourhood and saves you the stress of going to the bank. The banks are now…
How to: Apply for OPay POS in Nigeria; OPay POS Charges; FAQs
As an OPay agent, you are handed an opportunity to become a "mini-bank" for your immediate neighbourhood. OPay, as described in another article, is a fast-rising Fintech company in Nigeria. They are leading in many areas, agency banking is…
How COVID-19 And Technology Are Changing the Way We get Healthcare
It is hard to overstate the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live. People are going out less and businesses are finding new ways to operate while reducing the risk for customers and staff.
Few areas of life have been…
Crowdfunding in Nigeria – the Best New Way to Start a Business?
One of the biggest challenges of starting a new business is getting capital. This is because most founders do not have buoyant backgrounds, or they simply need to involve investors in their ideas. Not all ventures need government grants or…