As inflation increases across Africa, the prices for basic household necessities and food continue to soar. Because of this, many African governments are forced to increase their minimum wages to meet inflation. Although several governments increased the minimum wage, purchasing power remains the real indicator of the standard of living. Purchasing Power Parity is the […]
We have compiled the top state universities in Nigeria for the 2026/2027 academic year using some of the most reliable 2026 rankings, including the Times Higher Education (THE) Nigeria University Rankings. This includes official rankings, assessment of their academic reputation, and the overall strength of the institution. It is important to note that different ranking
Saving in Nigeria continues to get more challenging, but becomes more necessary each day. Running at around 33% in early 2026, inflation beats traditional bank savings with around 4-8% p.a. return on investment. But thousands, even millions, of people have found creative solutions to save, grow their money, and create financial discipline. Since most do
Who Is Razaq Okoya? The Tailor’s Son Who Became a Billionaire Early Life and Humble Beginnings Razaq Okoya was born on the 12th of January 1940 in Lagos, South-West Nigeria. Tiamiyu Ayinde and Alhaja Idiatu Okoya are his parents. His primary education was at Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Oke-Popo, Lagos. Okoya described the observation that changed
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) manages fire safety and emergency response nationally. It operates under the Federal Ministry of Interior and protects citizens and infrastructures from fire-related emergencies. While applying for a recruitment opportunity or a fire safety inspection, it is important to know the locations of Federal Fire Service offices. This post contains the
Germany, the largest economy in Europe, is encountering a shortage of skilled tradespeople. In March 2026, STEM people had 77,400 vacancies. People with a STEM background and a university education accounted for approximately 44,200 additional vacancies. Germany has 600,000 skilled jobs that will be vacant by 2026. The worst cases are in the vacancies in
The Federal Government of Nigeria offers a housing finance loan through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to persons qualified under the National Housing Fund (NHF). Nigerians are able to take this loan to facilitate the purchase, construction, improvement or renovation of their homes at a reduced interest rate. This guide presents all the
Nigeria is home to some of Africa’s most important investors and entrepreneurs. These business entrepreneurs have amassed huge fortunes in sectors like manufacturing, telecommunications, banking, oil and gas, infrastructure, energy and finance. Their businesses employ hundreds of thousands of people, make meaningful contributions to Nigeria’s GDP and drive investment throughout the continent. Nigeria has four
Not only is Abuja the political capital of Nigeria, it serves as the host of a rapidly expanding educational capital as well, as it is home to 19 universities, both federal and private. The first state university is still in planning as there currently are no state-run universities in the capital. Because of the absence
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) is a respected recruitment organization for the federal government in Nigeria. The FCSC is constitutionally mandated to recruit for Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The FCSC provides Nigerians with opportunities to build secure and fulfilling careers in public service. This guide has details on the FCSC recruitment portal
