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5 Reasons Financial Inclusion Matters

  As of 2008, Nigeria had 53% of her adult population excluded from access to financial services. This rate reduced to 46.3% in 2010 as a result of various global growth and interventions.  Following the CBN financial inclusion policy, the included adult population grew to 64% in 2020, which was still far below the target of 80%.  Some of the critical factors responsible for this shortcoming include  economic issues, security, level of literacy, and lack of trust for service providers .  Despite these efforts, EFINA, an independent think tank, established that up to 38.1 million adults in Nigeria remain financially excluded. In other words, this crop of the population has no access to ordinary financial services and offers.  Before we consider the top reasons for financial inclusion for the Nigerian population, first, what does financial inclusion mean? What is Financial Inclusion? The World bank describes Financial inclusion as the provision of access to financial products and service
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10 Things To Know Before Going Solar

  The renewable energy sector is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Nigeria. One of the reasons this sector flourished is the great desire for Nigerians to find a cheaper alternative to power.  Solar power is an efficient way to reduce power costs for your homes and businesses, and it is also the best way to restore the greenness of the environment and lower the carbon footprint.  However, while considering the potential of installing solar, there are essential things to learn. You should also learn to consider these factors before investing in solar products. Factors to consider before investing in Solar Power 1. Roof and House Condition Solar products come in different shapes, sizes and specifications. In some cases, the solar home system requires installing solar panels on the roof. The first step is to check the roof. How old is the roof? What shape of your roofing? If you feel a part of the roof is damaged or too old, you may need to repair it.  Your roof condition must outlast
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How to Ace An Inter view

  Unemployment may be   at a record high, but don’t look now, lots of companies are actually hiring.  So, your résumé caught a recruiter’s  eye? Great, you’ve got an interview. Physically or virtually here are some tips on how to ace your interview. RESEARCH THE COMPANY Educating yourself on the company you’re interviewing for serves two important purposes. First, it helps ensure that the company’s mission and culture align with your own interests, career goals, and values. Second, the ability to authentically incorporate this knowledge into an interview shows that you are thoughtful, well-prepared, and truly interested in becoming a member of their team. Prepare yourself by reading the website thoroughly, following their social media feeds, checking any interesting or relevant results on  Google , searching reviews on  GlassDoor , and reviewing the  LinkedIn profiles  of anyone participating in the interview. Take notes to help you formulate questions that demonstrate a genuine intere
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How to write a cover letter for an interview 222

  A cover letter for a resume lets you introduce yourself to the hiring manager, provide context for your achievements and qualifications, and explain your motivation for joining the company. Another major purpose is to help   ace your next interview .  But you can’t just write a cover letter. It has to be perfect.  So…How do you write the perfect cover letter? The cover letter that will give all the information a recruiter will need to be convinced you deserve an interview. Here are key points to take into consideration when writing a cover letter.   Start with a professional header  How you start matters goes a long way in the result you’d get.  the basics first. The letter header  of every professional cover letter for a job application should include the following: -Your name -Your phone number -Your email address and The date -The name of the hiring manager and their professional title -The name and address of the company to which you’re applying Optionally, you can add: Your prof
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