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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF KOGI (PART ONE)

I have been constrained to write this letter for two reasons: One,  as concerned citizen of kogi state, I wish to add my voice to the myriads of voices that have been speaking and are still speaking. Two, I am tired of the gory perception of Kogi state and it's people by persons outside of the state, nationally and perhaps internationally. Just about last week at my place of work, a discussion ensued about kogi and what has been happening with our dear state, without burging you with the details of that discussion,  the popular opinion by those involved was that  we are known for everything wizardry, treachery, indolentious and all sorts of dispeakable things and phenomenon. I tried to as much as I could defend my dear state but in my heart I wept and mourned for the happenings in my state. As a write this letter,  all tertiary institutions in the state is under lock and key, civil servants have  not and are not been paid, the state of road and other infrast...

How to register for student membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria

Steps to becoming an ICAN member APPROVED QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AS A PROFESSIONAL STUDENT In order to register as a student with the Institute, an applicant must hold a qualification not below University degree or its equivalent. The Council has accepted the following qualifications for the purpose of entry requirements: The degree of any University or Higher National Diploma of any Polytechnic accredited by the Council. (b) Any other qualification for the time being approved by the Council. Approved meanwhile are: (i) The final examination of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ii) The final examination of the former Corporation of Secretaries. (iii) The final examination of the Association of International Accountants (iv) The final examination of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (v) The final examination of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers i) The final examination of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (...

Mega companies that started from nothing

In the 21st century corporate world, a good number of new big businesses entered into the marketplace as a result of extensive research, careful planning, strategic alliances and investments. Business Angels, Venture Capitalists, and the big money bags came together with ideas and models that are largely based on decades of experience and expertise and they work to maximize profits. There are still companies, people and entrepreneurs however that start their own successful companies from the scratch with little or no experience and little or no money, “Rags of Riches” yes! That's what they are, stories of unique brands, started by unique individuals that does not only have accumulated  wealth and vast market share, but have created their own niche and never looked back. Ebay The first item to ever sell on eBay (then AuctionWeb) was a broken laser pointer, by the French born Iranian immigrant and eBay founder, Pierre Omidyar. The transaction closed in September of 1995, not...