Author: Oladi Samuel

Macquarie University’s International Scholarship is given to international students who have demonstrated academic excellence. It covers a portion of the tuition fees for outstanding students who are pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Macquarie University. Specifically, it covers AUD$10,000 which will be applied to the tuition. The scholarships, however, do not provide financial assistance in the form of a living allowance, nor do they cover the costs of visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, lodging, conferences, or other study-related expenses. The eligibility criteria: To be eligible, candidates must be – A full-time international student starting an undergraduate or…

Despite many moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria to mop up liquidity in the Nigerian economy last year, the nation’s money supply still rose to an all-time high of N52.14 trillion. According to data from the apex bank, Nigeria’s money supply gained a massive N8.32 trillion in the review year after jumping from N43.82 trillion in 2021. This indicates an increase of 19% year-on-year. Nigeria recorded a record-level inflation rate in 2022 triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war and the global energy crisis. In November 2022, Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to a 17-year high of 21.47% moderating albeit slightly to 21.34% in…

Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, had said that when effectively operated, a cashless policy in Nigeria, will help stop the surge of illicit election financing by making it possible to track funds. This was disclosed by Osinbajo earlier on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the Presidential Villa, when he received a delegation of the European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission led by Barry Andrews, the Chief Observer, who is also a member of the European Parliament. More infrastructure should be provided for a cashless policy Osinbajo said, “I think that we should be looking at providing more infrastructure. The cashless…

The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) has asked for the support of all practicing realtors to complement the state government’s efforts to improve the integrity of real estate development for the future of Lagos State, Nigeria, and potential investors/investees. This appeal was made recently by the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, at an event organized by the Association of Estate Agents in Nigeria, International Association of Realtor, held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos. Benson-Awoyinka, who was represented at the event by LASRERA’s Project Manager, Mrs. Bolanle Asuquo stated that…

Following Moody’s downgrade of Nigeria’s sovereign bond during the weekend, the country’s long-term debt instrument was dumped at its fastest pace in three months on Monday.  According to Bloomberg, the extra yield investors demand to hold Nigeria’s dollar debt instead of treasuries widened 49 basis points to 780. The rate on Nigeria’s 2032 bonds jumped 56 basis points to 12%, also the most since October. Forward contracts on the currency traded 28% weaker than the official rate on the one-year tenor.  Threat to Nigeria’s credit: The latest moves threaten to send Nigeria’s credit spreads down to distressed territory, widely described…