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How to report or block a stolen phone in Nigeria

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Due to the increase in the number of cases of stolen phones, it is very important that you know how to report or block a stolen phone in Nigeria. While no one is praying for you to lose your phone, it is advisable to read the article for educational purposes. Who knows, you may be helping your friend! In advanced countries, all you had to do was pop into the nearest police station and make your report.   The police are the ones that will try to recover the phone for you and if all attempts fail, they will now block it permanently. Unfortunately, that is a luxury we can’t afford in Nigeria. The police force here struggles immensely in trying to recover missing persons let alone mobile phones! To block a phone, the most common way is to send the IMEI number of the phone to your service provider asking them to block the phone. IMEI stands for (International Mobile Equipment Identity) and can be found behind your phone when you remove the battery. You can also get it by dialing *
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How to do a background check on a Nigerian company

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The importance of background checks or due diligence as some may put it, can never be over emphasized especially when your pocket is at stake. It has saved a lot of persons from potential pitfalls and it will be in your interest to know how you can go about it so that you will be protected too. This article will be looking at how to do a background check on a Nigerian company. Companies are springing forth from every corner of Nigeria both offline and online and with this increase come an increase in the number of persons falling victim to scam. To save yourself from falling among this group of persons, you need to be on the alert. A few points to keep in mind: ·          Get a Nigeria-based lawyer. ·          Check CAC for the companies details. All Nigerian companies should be registered at the Corporate Affairs Commission and you should be able to get basic details about the company. ·          For public companies, visiting the Securities and Exchanges Commission
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how to setup up a cybercafé in Nigeria

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Thanks to technological advancements, so many persons now have businesses that are technologically inclined. Those still looking for businesses are also looking to join the technological revolution. One of these businesses is the cybercafé business. Here are things you need to know when it comes to how to setup up a cybercafé in Nigeria. A cybercafé is a place where persons without internet access go to use the internet.   Now, during those days when Nigeria caught the internet bug, it was very easy to make loads of profit from the business but nowadays it’s not that easy anymore. Most Nigerians now own computers at home or at least an internet enabled phone. Therefore, the patronage of cybercafés is dwindling. However, this is not to say that the business is no longer thriving. You just need to step up your game by doing things others are not doing, one of which is unrivaled customer service. With solid customer service, you will easily outdo your competition.   You can also a
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how to open a filling station here in Nigeria

The Oil Sector is one area where most investors are looking at right now, in a bid to expand their portfolio. If you are among such investors looking for how to open a filling station here in Nigeria , then this article is for you. Firstly, you have to decide on your preferred location. You need to know that it is very important for you to select a good location for your business. Roadsides or around busy areas are the ideal places to site your station. After you have dealt with this issue you can then go to the DPR for the required licenses you need to procure before you can start such a business here in Nigeria. When you have finished with your licenses you can then decide if you want to run your business as an independent marketer or as a franchise. Being an independent marketer means that you get to run your business on your own terms from start to finish while being part of a franchise entails your having to go under some sort of agreement with the major players in the in
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How To Prepare for NYSC Camping.

Be alert. NYSC camp is not the place to advertise your sheltered upbringing. Act smart and keep your eyes peeled. Buy your white clothing: Buy your white sneakers, white shorts and white teeshirt except you want to settle for NYSC brand. Buy personal effects like a pillow, bucket so that even if you have to sleep on a bench, you have something soft. Take some basic casual clothing , which you can wear on the weekends or after hours. You can take some food stuff along if you want. If you have biscuits you absolutely love, take them. You'll definitely need the comfort. Butter is a very good idea and some tins of sardine. Use a bag or box with heavy lock on it. You really don't want to have your stuff walking about. Travel light! You don't know what the "last leg" of your trip will be like and you dont want to be burdened with too much luggage when riding a rickety "Bolekaja" bus, a "long distance bike" or (if you are posted to Sokoto
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How to start recharge card printing business in Nigeria

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The telecommunication sector is one sector that has been on a steady rise. It has employed so many persons and more are being employed on a daily basis. One way through which people are employed in the telecom sector is by becoming a major distributor of recharge cards. Therefore, this article is going to x-ray things you need to know on How to start recharge card printing business in Nigeria. To start the recharge card printing business, here is a list of what you will need to start with: ·          A computer :   The computer is the primary tool because that is where you will be doing bulk of the work involved.   If you don’t own a computer, you can always use a relatives own or even a cyber café (but you need to be extremely careful) ·          A printer:   This for the printing of the pins. Again, you can always make provisions to get your pins printed somewhere else if you don’t have your own printer. The printer can be white or colored depending on your capital
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How to Start SMS Short Code Business in Nigeria

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The advent of the internet has opened doors to many opportunities globally. Not only has communication has been made easy, but people even make money from it. Imagine being able to communicate with other people miles away from you and still make money from them. That is just how easy the internet has made it to earn a living. Nigerians, as opportunistic as we are have become experts in taking optimum advantage of every new technology. The ability to send text messages is no longer limited to network coverage because the internet has removed all boundaries. One of the most profitable internet businesses in Nigeria is the short code business service. Many Nigerians are unsure of how easy and profitable this new internet business is. How you set it up and the messages you send largely determine your profit. You need to know how it works before launching into it. Just like many other businesses, you can be a wholesaler or retailer of short codes. The wholesaler is simply a short
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