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Christmas bells are dangling in the air! The season of showing and expressing love has come upon us again. From spending time with family to having treats with friends, Christmas creates the aura of warmth around our hearts. And like most End of Year and New Year celebrations, the season is expected to come with its full packages of holidays, travels, and heart-warming destinations.

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Stakeholders in the Oil and Gas Industry have expressed support for the suspension of the planned transfer of Eland’s interest in the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 40 to Seplat Petroleum Development Company, after a court in United Kingdom recently threw spanner in the works of the proposed transfer to SEPLAT, which is quoted on the London Stoke Exchange.

Nigerian oil industry stakeholders and NGO, Nigeria Oil Reformers claimed that George Maxwell faulted the plan to transfer a national oil and gas assets to the LSE-listed company without due approval of the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), Starcrest, which is a major local partner in the Joint Venture.

The group, in a statement on Thursday, said the plan did not enjoy approval from the LSE and Nigeria Stock Exchange, remarking that it smirks of desperation on those behind the plot.

Spokesperson of the group, who signed the document, slammed the George Maxwell-led company for demonstrating “lack of understanding of the regulatory process for the transfer of interest in oil and gas assets and change of company’s control.

He further stated that the development was in disdain of Nigeria’s right to her crude reserves as enshrined in the principles of Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources, which aim is to protect developing countries from external economic and political interference.

Nigeria Oil Reformers applauded the move by the NPDC, which manages Nigeria’s interest in the oil facility and original operator of the field to also indicate its capability at matching SEPLAT’s valuation of the asset.

While noting that although Eland could boast of some verifiable technical expertise, Goerge Maxwell’s management of the partner’s relationship in Nigeria could affect the company.

Phillips vowed that the NOR would continue to play its part in ensuring that the efforts of President, Muhammadu Buhari at sanitizing economic activities, especially in the oil and gas sector is not only sustained but improved upon in the interest of the investors and the generality of the citizens.

The demand for finance and accounting professionals, including BSc Accounting and Finance graduates, is growing all the time. As more businesses continue to spring up, including the expansive need for accounting related tasks, the need for accounting professionals continues to grow. In 2018, the Financial Reporting Council calculated the number of accountancy students worldwide at around 590,000 and recorded a 2.4% increase in student numbers from 2016-17.

While this may seem interesting, a report by a global technology firm Atherton Research has warned that by 2020, accounting, tax, payroll, auditing and banking tasks will likely be fully automated. Artificial Intelligence-based technologies will play a major role in the execution of these tasks. It will likely disrupt the accounting industry in ways never seen for at least half a century.

Going by this, it may require accounting professionals to deeply familiarise themselves with various accounting software and technologies. This is to enable them to stay relevant within the phases of this evolution. Students seeking a BSc in Accounting and Finance should consider institutions delivering top-quality accounting courses. A key factor for consideration would be institutions where various key accounting tools are taught.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, academic institutions across the globe are beginning to adopt various state-of-the-art technologies to meet the labour market demands. While the quality of the institution may be a major factor in determining where to study, the quality of the programme as well as a critical factor for concern. Many institutions today still teach based outdated practices in most of their programmes. This leaves their students with a large gap to cover upon completing their studies. Students who can enrol for a top-quality accounting programme in a good quality institution will have an edge in the global market.

Let’s explore the current situation

For international organisations seeking accounting and finance students, the quality of the institution matters a lot to them. This is in addition to the quality of other qualifications obtained. Students who have been taught about the use of various accounting software like Sage Accounting, QuickBooks and Sage300 Cloud will become more employable than students who are yet to familiarise with these tools. With the rapidly digital evolving world, these tools and many more to come are the future of accounting.

International Institutions now go as far as seeking external accreditations from professional bodies. This is a way to help boost the quality and validity of their programmes. For instance, the BSc Accounting and Finance offered by Unicaf University is approved by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Also, graduates from the institution will get 9 exemptions from the ACCA qualification upon graduating from the Unicaf University BSc Accounting and Finance. This qualifies them for 9 exemptions in access the professional title of Chartered Certified Accountant which is globally recognised.

ACCA certification is a major milestone accounting profession, it is the global body for professional accountants. Students who have earned a degree in accounting and finance and also an ACCA certification will be suitable for international jobs. They will also be more suitable for jobs in multinationals operating in their home countries. With a BSc degree in accounting and finance from Unicaf University or a university which offers ACCA exemptions, they can easily access ACCA certifications and rapidly accelerate their career in the accounting and finance World.

Benefits of having a BSc Accounting and Finance degree

Let’s closely examine some of the key benefits of an accounting and finance degree. Most especially, when obtained from a recognised international institution.

• Employment Prospects. All businesses, including government organisations and non-governmental organisations who engage in financial dealings, require a professional accountant to help them manage their books. As a result, the employment prospects are limitless.
• Specialisation. This will help to increase the prospects in their areas of specialisation. Some of the areas in which accounting and finance professionals can specialise include managerial accounting, financial accounting, taxation, auditing, etc.
• Independent Consultant. Accounting professionals, most especially those who have obtained additional qualifications from recognised bodies may decide to become an independent consultant. They can provide services to start-ups and SMEs. They can also provide other freelance services through major freelance platforms and other direct sources. Many small businesses require services of auditors, tax consultants, bookkeepers, among others. Depending on your level of experience, some bigger organisations, including government agencies and multinationals may require your services.
• Competitive Remuneration. The salary structure of accounting and finance professionals is highly competitive in the scheme of salary structure. This is because of the immense importance of services in the survival of businesses.

The benefit of Studying Accounting and Finance from an Institution approved by ACCA

Studying a BSc in Accounting and Finance is a good foundation to start your journey in the World of accounting. However, a professional qualification will help you stay relevant. ACCA is one of the most popular professional qualifications for accounting and finance professionals. Interestingly, many international universities are now obtaining approval from ACCA, This is to enable them to offer their graduates more value to their degrees. Besides, graduates who have obtained an Accounting and Finance degree from an approved ACCA institution will qualify for certain levels of exemptions in ACCA qualification exams. As a result, this will help reduce their journey in obtaining an ACCA qualification.

A recommended international institution approved by ACCA is Unicaf University. By obtaining a BSc from Unicaf University, you automatically qualify for 9 exemptions from the ACCA qualification. Although ACCA is not compulsory, it comes with many benefits for accounting and finance professionals. Let’s briefly examine some of these benefits below.

The benefit of Obtaining an ACCA Qualification

First, to be a member of the ACCA, you are required to pass several examinations. The ACCA qualification is recognised all over the world and a large number of countries treat it as equivalent to local accountancy studies.

• Worldwide recognition. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a leading accountancy body globally. ACCA Qualification is recognised all over the world. Therefore, accounting professionals with an eye for international jobs, including having the interest to rise to the pinnacle of their profession locally are advised to ACCA qualification.
• International standards. ACCA qualification is based on international accounting and auditing standards. A large number of local and international organisations accept ACCA standards. Certain organisations may not accept accounting professionals who do not possess an ACCA qualification.
• Knowledge and accounting skills. ACCA qualification helps you to master the technical and management skill required to become a proficient chartered accountant. During the course of an ACCA qualification, its syllabus covers all relevant accounting fields. Some of these fields include taxation, auditing, law, business studies, professional and ethical issues, financial management. Other fields include financial reporting, and management accounting, among others.

The benefits of obtaining an ACCA qualification are too numerous to mention, but I have only highlighted these key benefits.

More About Unicaf University, application process and Unicaf scholarships 

Unicaf University (UU) is a pan-African independent university with a presence in 11 African countries. Furthermore, the institution offers internationally recognised degrees through an online and on-campus study system. Therefore, the study system is one of the most flexible education study systems available at the moment.

Also worthy to note, Unicaf University is a member of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), and also a member of the Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA). The institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes of top quality. In addition, the educational system of UU provides the opportunity for students in Africa and other parts of the world to obtain an internationally recognised degree in finance and other subject areas.

Application Process

African students with an interest in Unicaf University’s programmes can apply by visiting the application page here. They can fill out the application form to express interest in the programme, while they await further directive from a Unicaf Student Adviser who will contact and direct them on next steps.

Scholarships by Unicaf University

Unicaf University offers a partial scholarship to African students seeking higher international education. Candidates applying for BSc Accounting and Finance also qualify for this scholarship. Unicaf and its academic delivery partners have served over 25,000 students across Africa, who have benefited from the partial scholarships. You can apply here

Okeke Vincent Chidozie (Entrepreneur, Writer & Digital Education Consultant – Africa)

Are there secrets that Nigerian casinos don’t want you to know about? There sure are, a new website called FOX9JA has discovered. And now they are releasing their findings to the general public so that they know about them.

These secrets can take many forms. For some casinos, it involved hiding their true size. In certain circumstances, some casinos look like huge companies that are rolling in money. In actuality, they are tiny firms. Other casinos look like small local operators but are huge multi-national companies.

FOX9JA takes a look at them and reveals the truth about which is which. This allows consumers to look at a full package of information and make up their own minds about where they want their money to go.

The company also looks at the profits each casino makes every year, from the lowest bottom lines to the major operators that claim financial gains as much as 20 times more than the smaller casinos.

The Bet9Ja review offers up some interesting information. The bonus is 100 percent matching funds up to 1,000 naira. You have to make a deposit of at least 100 naira to take up this bonus. This results in receiving a Bet9Ja free bet just for signing up.

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Nairabet in contrast to Bet9Ja only requires a minimum deposit of 50 naira to be given your matching funds. And they will match your first deposit up to 50,000 naira. That’s a decent deal and certainly better than signing up for up to 1,000 naira.

Merrybet’s bonus offer is strange. For one they don’t give you any matching funds. Instead what they do is give you 5% of your weekly losses back to you. But you have to opt in to this program to venture into it, or your losses will not be recorded for the promotion. What they will do is ask you to refer a friend. If you do so you will get 50% of their first loss deposited right into your account. Also, FOX9JA reveals that if you bet for a while and just ask Merrybet they will give you a free betting voucher.

Another factor looked at by FOX9JA is how large the bets are at each casino. To give an instance, a casino that processes nothing but super large bets might have an edge to insiders. Casinos on the other hand who are only taking in smaller bets might be much more accessible to the common man.

FOX9JA goes behind the scenes to see what’s happening. The information is presented so as to be clear and concise for the average consumer to understand. Of particular note, there is a graphic that compares the profits for each casino that operates in Nigeria.

This is the data that Nigerian casinos wanted to be kept private. They could have kept this data to themselves but decided that releasing it would be the best idea.

Knowing these secrets is vital to consumers. Just take a look at the Bet9Ja free bet and compare it to others. You’ll see that if you are a high stakes player there are better places to go to. This is the type of information people need to have at their fingertips when they are betting in Nigeria.

Henkel Nigeria, the makers of WAW Detergent and Bar Soap, has unveiled and signed on Funke Akindele-Bello as its brand ambassador.

The event, which held on the 1^st of November 2019 was a great way to start the month, according to Funke Akindele-Bello.

WAW Detergent, with its mantra ‘Washes A Lot, Saves A Lot,’ aims to create more awareness about the brand and its amazing features, one of which is through the brand ambassador.

Speaking about the ambassadorial role, Funke says she is excited to be joining the WAW family and can’t wait to get to work.

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A mobile app is available to enable users to transact and trade comfortably while on the move.

The population of people with disabilities in Nigeria is estimated at 25 million and most of these individuals face challenges that include lack of access to qualitative education and learning materials; discrimination and non-inclusion in the very system that should help them rise above their physical challenges while empowering them with the necessary knowledge and skills. It became imperative that these challenges are tackled to not only aid them in empowering themselves, but also contribute to the economy.

The question then is, what provision has been put in place to cater to their educational needs, promote their wellbeing and employability aspirations? LSETF and UNDP, through the LSETF Employability Support Project, answer these questions by including people with disabilities in training aimed at providing vocational skills. The inclusion of physically challenged people in the project has given a measure of independence by enabling them with some relevant skills required by the labour market.

In addition to the training on technical vocational skills, masterclasses that develop considerable soft skills are frequently organized for the graduates (of the project) to sharpen their knowledge and provide tips that position them for employability. It does not stop there, however, the LSETF Employability Support Project has developed the Alumni Lounge, a platform created for graduates of the Project to connect with peers and employers from different sectors and learn tips to aid their respective careers.

The recently conducted LSETF Grand Graduation ceremony for trainees was attended by dignitaries and guests from all major sectors in the industry, including Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, the state’s Commissioner for Education who represented the Governor of Lagos State. The ceremony had 37 people with disabilities in attendance as graduands.

In total, 4,503 trained and certified youth graduated from different sectors of the project including Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Hospitality, Entertainment, Business Support, and Garment Making. These graduates are now going on to pursue bigger projects and join the workforce.

The future of Lagos State’s economy is largely driven by the growth and success of businesses and these businesses depend on their trained workforce to ensure growth. Therefore, the importance of training youth that makes up a large population of the workforce and laudable employability initiatives like the LSETF Employability Support Project, cannot be overemphasized.

Night of Mercy is our annual prayer meeting and musical concert that holds every year to glorify God,

win souls for the kingdom of God and liberate people from undue spiritual yokes.

It is also a night of deep worship that moves God, causes the windows of heaven to open up and rain
showers of mercy down on all attendees.

Over the years, we’ve recorded outstanding testimonies at this glorious experience where people
receive mercy for fruit of the womb, healing, marital breakthrough e.t.c.

This year, Night of Mercy is going to be powerful, Dr. Amos is set to speak God’s blessings over our lives
and prominent artistes are ready to lit the atmosphere with great gospel ministrations.

Do not miss this year’s NIGHT OF MERCY because it’s never too late to experience God’s mercies!

Our attention has been drawn to a vituperative article written and circulated by one Haruna Abdullahi on various national dailies and online platforms.

Normally, we would ignore such acts of mischief because we believe, that which is great or goodwill continue to make itself known, no matter how loud is the clamour of denial and most importantly we know that spiritually jejunish mortals and enemies of spiritual enlightenment are rife in society. ​

The whole import of Guru Deseye Subai trenchant sermonization for more than twenty years is to enlighten the masses and free them from the firm grasp of titular pastors, whose utterances give incentive to our materialistic nature rather than elevating our spiritual nature. ​

For the sake of clarity, Guru Deseye Subai is a noted Christian Mystic. He believes and accepts the Lord Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour, but despite his Christian background, his teachings are widely accepted by Moslems and people belonging to different religious sects.

Guru Deseye Subai has never attempted to distort the scriptures or enthrone another form of religion as Haruna and his co-travelers would want people to believe. ​

In the said publication, Mr Haruna repeatedly made reference to what he termed ‘the modern’ church and that is clearly an indication that the quoted piece is obviously a hatchet job paid for by these wolves in sheep clothing.

Unlike these word merchants in fancy suits, who make showboating their stock in trade, Guru Deseye Subai does not overtly make claims to healing powers, but that notwithstanding God has actually been using him to heal people, even those with chronic ailments that have defied medical therapy. His healing ministry has been in existence for over two decades now and there are testimonies to that effect.​
Below are links to videos that testify to his healing abilities….​
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https://youtu.be/sKR9pj212Tg