Nigerian public universities graduate thousands of students every year, graduates receive their certificates, gown in hand, and quickly find their way to the disheartening reality of being jobless. If you’re a final year student (or a concerned parent) you have asked, “Will this degree lead to having a job or will I be unemployed for […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) plays a key role in Nigeria’s government as a border control agency that issues passports and regulates immigration to and from Nigeria. For many Nigerians that want a job or a passport, it helps to know how NIS works. The NIS is getting more advanced in 2026, being managed by
As every young Nigerian knows all too well, the opportunity for work in the states is definitely not evenly distributed. To answer the age-old question, ‘which state has the best opportunity for work’? This answer was definitely Lagos in the past. However, come 2026, that is set to change. In fact, regions have become more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is among the most esteemed paramilitary organizations in Nigeria. Many Nigerians look forward to the opening of the NSCDC recruitment portal to start serving the nation. What is the NSCDC? When was it formed? What is the organizational motto? And most interesting of all, is the NSCDC
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna is Nigeria’s first military training institution, developed as a school for the training of officer cadets for commissioning into the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Established in 1964, the NDA, as the only military university in the country, combines world-class military training and serious academics. The NDA is
In 2026, what the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has planned will change the game for Nigerian small business owners. SMEDAN aims to secure over 12 billion Naira in single-digit loans to formalise between 250,000 and 1 million new businesses. A revamped National MSME Policy is also in the works. For
Your National Identification Number (NIN) is the most essential ID number to a Nigerian citizen. The NIN is a requirement for almost everything you do as a Nigerian from opening a bank account, registering a SIM, purchasing properties and even taking public examinations. Suppose you have an emergency and need it urgently but do not
The gold standard for the accounting profession in Nigeria is the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1965, ICAN has continued to oversee the accountancy profession in Nigeria for over sixty years. In 2026, ICAN continues to improve and develop by welcoming the 61st President, Mallam Haruna
Part of being a citizen of Nigeria means paying taxes. You’ve heard of Tax Identification Numbers (Tax IDs) and have probably used them. But the FIRS to NRS transition and addition of NIN as a tax identifier means a lot has changed in the Nigerian tax system in 2026. The Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA)
With more than 40 million users, OPay is the daily payment and money transfer application of choice in Nigeria and, as can be expected, issues occasionally crop up. This could be in the form of failed transactions, issues with the debit card, or inquiries into the OWealth savings. This makes it even more critical for
