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AlienRobot:
for AB Microfinance assessment Test questions and answers,



Send a mail alienrobot01@gmail.com

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Please, I will greatly appreciate your timely response. My Test is tomorrow.




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Zeus04:
Depends on the firm... Firms would pay around 120k - 140k to developers with like 3-5 years experience... More goes to folks with more experience. Also, Full-stack developers usually earn more.

I know firms based in the US pay way more cos of their market and also due to the USD to CAD conversion rate.

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Zeus04:
Yup... It's one of the highest occupation in demand right now... And they company crazy salary too!

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With a crazy salary?





Whoa, that's great.




Please, like what range?

Suspectzero:
...

Your input will be appreciated too


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Please, how job demanding is Software Engineering in Canada?




That's if one migrates to Canada; can the person easily get a job as a Software Engineer?




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studyhub:
send me msg

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GraciousWords:
Read this link and study page 1 - ITA section speaks about draws, their frequency, historic CRS scores, ITA etc.

https://www.nairaland.com/4933819/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/560#112793062

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Please, someone should kindly assist me with IELTS Resource Materials

Past Questions and The Study Materials will be deeply appreciated.




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Allegory:
Could take anything from 2 weeks to 2 years or more.
It depends on so many factors. If you have the perfect score or if your noc is needed by provinces, you’ll wait less than someone whose still trying to increase their score or whose noc isn’t in demand

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Please, how long does one stay in the Express Entry Pool before receiving the Invitation To Apply or rejection?



How frequent is the draw done?




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littyprincess:
Yes. Very good chance. All you need is patience

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Please, with an estimated CRS score of 475; will the person stand a good chance of being nominated for the Express Entry?



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1760:
Faster than conventional university. Semester is like 3 months, with no carry over and fast project you should be done in more than a year

Noun is quick but realistically more than a year

I waited for like 4 months after results came out before I can apply for transcript

No strike BTW

My advise. Start now, it is not that expensive. Its a marathon not sprint

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Please, how fast is the Nigerian Open University M.Sc Program?


Is it attainable within 12 months or less?



Do they also go on strike like the normal conventional Universities?


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Belle35:
Yes to both questions. 100% certain

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Please, is the National Open University (NOUN) M.Sc Degree accepted for evaluation by WES?




And please is it also accepted for the Canadian Express Entry applications?





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[quote author=Andyosifo post=113836267]I don't think so. I have not seen any person that has used any of these for one or more certificates. The only one I know and is quite popular here is BCS. You can make research and you can also ask those that know much about this short program






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Please, will the BCS Certificate stand as an equivalent of one having an M.Sc or as one having multiple degrees



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Andyosifo:
Express entry is now very competitive, people are doing everything possible to increase their scores. I doubt if you have a chance, but you can check your CRS online and compare it to the CRS of those in the pool.

Note: other factors can affect your CRS

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Please, can one with Professional certificates like Graduate Project Management Professional, HSE 1,2,3, and Graduate member of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) be considered as one or more certificates?





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Please, can one stand a good chance to migrate to Canada via the Express Entry Route without having an M.Sc?


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DrOladipo:
Come to Tele gram

Alright, sir.

Please, how can I navigate through it, am getting feedback that Facebook Market isn't available to me



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OP, Rudeboy's Reason with me is the most viewed Nigerian music video so far this year.

I don't know how you ranked your complied list


Reason with me has garnered 37million views on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ7FpYDQLOI followed closely by Blow my mind by Davido ft Chris Brown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSgXrOsE5hE.

Blow my mind has 33million views on YouTube.

Happy birthday, sir.

The Board of Dangote Flour Mills Plc has announced the postponement of its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This was disclosed in a corporate disclosure sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Thursday, 10th October 2019. The notice was sent through the Company's Scribe, Aisha Ladi Isa.

Financial Metrics Nigeria reports that the group has obtained approval from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to extend the date for its Annual General Meeting for the year ended 31st December 2018.

The group's statement read as saying: "As earlier announced to all shareholders and the investing public, the Board of Directors of the Company received a binding offer on April 23, 2019 from Olam International Limited for the acquisition of the entire issued shares of the Company not currently held by Olam through its subsidiary, Crown Flour Mills Limited by way of a scheme of arrangement.

"Upon due consideration of the Offer and receipt of regulatory approval in principle, the Board decided on August 5, 2019, to recommend the Offer to the shareholders at a court-ordered meeting scheduled to be held on the 14th of October, 2019, for their approval.

"Based on the forthcoming Court-Ordered Meeting, the Board is of the considered opinion that it will not be practical nor effective to convene an AGM shortly before the Court-Ordered Meeting and has, therefore, sought and obtained the approval of the CAC to hold the AGM no later than December 21, 2019.

"In view of the fact that the outcome of the Court-Ordered Meeting is unknown, the Board is unable to propose a specific date for the AGM at this time.

"The notice of the AGM will be circulated to all shareholders as soon as a date is fixed," the statement added.

Financial Metrics Nigeria reports that Dangote Flour Mills' share price currently stands at N22.20.


Source: https://financialmetricsnigeria.com/dangote-flour-mills-postpones-2019-annual-general-meeting/

Cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44, Dominique, and MissyB3.

Tradings on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed bearish on Thursday 10th October 2019 as key market growth indices continue tanking.

 The negative trend was as a result of major losses incurred by Custodian Plc, Flour Mills, Ecobank, UBA, and Fidson Healthcare. They depreciated by -5.83%, -1.67%, -2.63%, -1.67%, and -1.37% respectively .  

The NSE All-Share Index (ASI) dips marginally by -0.06% to close at 26,598.94 basis points. The NSEASI Year-to-Date currently stands at -15.42%. The NSE Market Capitalization declined by N7.39 billion for the day to close at N12.94 trillion.

A total number of 363.26 million shares units exchange hands in 2,650 deals worth N19.01 billion. 

Dangote Cement was the most traded stock for the day. The industrial goods firm traded heavily for the day. Dangote Cement led the volume and value activities charts for the day.

The firm transacted 114.69 million shares units worth N16.63 billion. The main reason for the high voluminous trade is because Dangote Cement is currently trading at a 52 week low. The Pan-African giant shares price currently stands at N145. 

Access Bank Plc transacted 80.66 million shares units valued at N592.73 million. First City Monument Bank completed the top three traded stocks for the day. The lender sold 51.64 million shares units worth N82.63 Million. 

Dangote  Cement, Access Bank, and Zenith led the top three traded stocks by value. They added N16.63 billion, N592.73 million, and  N314.69 million respectively to the total market equity. 

Learn Africa Plc was the best-performing stock for the day. The stock appreciated by 9.82% to close at N1.23. Livestock Feeds Plc was up by 9.30% to close at 47 Kobo. United Capital Plc completed the top three gainers for the day. The stock advanced by 7.50% to close at N2.15.

On the flip side, Wapic Insurance Plc was the worst-performing stock for the day. The stock declined by -8.57% to close at 32 Kobo. Linkage Assurance Plc depreciated by -7.84% to close at 47 Kobo. Custodian Investment Plc rounded the top three losers for the day. The stock went down by -5.83% to close at N5.65. 

Source: https://financialmetricsnigeria.com/dangote-cement-boosts-nigerian-stock-market-by-n16-23bn/

Cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44, Dominique, and MissyB3.

The Board of Directors of Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) has announced a closed period for the period ended 30th September 2019.

This was disclosed in a statement sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, 10th October 2019. The statement was sent through the Company's Scribe, Ahmed Aliyu Esq. 

Financial Metrics Nigeria reports that the closed period is a post-listing requirement for companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The closed period will enable the listed companies to complete and file their audited Financial Results to the bourse market. 

The closed period will commence today until 24 hours after the group's Quarter Three 2019 (Q3 2019) Unaudited Financial Results have been released to the public. The company's Q3 results will be released on or before Wednesday, 30th October 2019. 

The Board of Directors of Cement Company of Northern Nigeria will meet on Thursday, 24th October 2019 to consider and approve the Q3'19 financial results. 

Financial Metrics Nigeria reports that the group's Directors, Managers, Employees are prohibited from transacting their shares within the closed period. Moreso, anyone who might have sensitive information regarding the trading of the company's stocks are also restrained from trading their shares. 

Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc is listed on the Main Board of the Nigerian Stock Exchange with a Market Capitalization of N199.78 billion. CCNN shares price currently stands at N15.20. The group's outstanding shares value stands at 13.14 billion. 


Source: https://financialmetricsnigeria.com/cement-company-of-northern-nigeria-declares-closed-period-ahead-of-q319-financial-results/

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja, administered oaths of office on members of the newly constituted Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), and also set an agenda of what they should accomplish in the shortest possible time.

Speaking at a meeting with the 8-man Council chaired by Prof. Doyin Salami, President Buhari charged them to focus on developing reliable data that will properly reflect what is happening in the country.

The President, who called the task before the PEAC ‘‘most important national assignment", said: ‘‘As you develop your baseline study, I would like you to focus on primary data collection. Today, most of the statistics quoted about Nigeria are developed abroad by the World Bank, IMF, and other foreign bodies. Some of the statistics we get relating to Nigeria are wild estimates and bear little relation to the facts on the ground.

‘‘This is disturbing as it implies we are not fully aware of what is happening in our own country. ‘‘We can only plan realistically when we have reliable data. As you are aware, as a government, we prioritized agriculture as a critical sector to create jobs and bring prosperity to our rural communities.

Our programs covered the entire agricultural value chain from seed to fertilizer to grains and ultimately, our dishes. ‘‘As you travel in some rural communities, you can clearly see the impact. However, the absence of reliable data is hindering our ability to upgrade these programs and assure their sustainability.”

The President also used the occasion to set the agenda and expectations for the Council, constituted on September 16, 2019, to replace the Economic Management Team (EMT).

On the Social Investment Programs (SIPs), the President told members that his administration was working to measure the impact of the program targeted at improving the well-being of millions of poor and vulnerable citizens. As such, the President said he had directed the new Minister for Humanitarian Affairs to commence a comprehensive data-gathering exercise in all Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the North East.

Today, we hear international organizations claiming to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on IDPs in the North East. But when you visit the camps, you rarely see the impact. In 2017, when the National Emergency Management Agency took over the feeding of some IDPs in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa, the amount we spent was significantly lower than the claims made by these international organizations.

Therefore, actionable data is critical to implement effective strategies to address pressing problems such as these humanitarian issues. ‘I, therefore, look forward to receiving your baseline study as this will help us shape ideas for a sustainable and prosperous future,’ the President said.

On his expectations from the council, the President urged them to proffer solutions on how to move the country and economy forward. The President directed the Council to coordinate and synthesize ideas and efforts on how to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years, working in collaboration with various employment-generating agencies of government.

''I am told you worked throughout last weekend in preparation for this meeting. I have listened attentively to findings and ideas on how to move the country and the economy forward. ''Yes, Nigeria has exited the recession. But our reported growth rate is still not fast enough to create the jobs we need to meet our national ambition of collective prosperity.

The reason being, we had to tread carefully in view of the mess we inherited. ''Many of the ideas we developed in the last four years were targeted at returning Nigeria to the path of growth. ''I am sure you will also appreciate that during that time, our country was also facing serious challenges, especially in the areas of insecurity and massive corruption.

Therefore, I will be the first to admit that our plans were conservative. We had to avoid reckless and thought-out policies. However, it was very clear to me after we exited the recession that we needed to re-energize our economic growth plans. This is what I expect from you, '' he said.

President Buhari also assured the Council that the Federal Government will ensure that all their needs and requests are met before the next technical sessions in November. He said all key ministries, departments, and agencies will be available to meet and discuss with them on how to collectively build a new Nigeria that caters to all.

''Now, no one person or a group of persons has a monopoly on knowledge or wisdom or patriotism. ''In the circumstances, you may feel free to co-opt, consult and defer to any knowledgeable person if, in your opinion, such a move enriches your deliberations and adds to the quality of your decisions, '' he said.

Chairman of the Council, Professor Salami, said the mandate was about “Nigeria first, Nigeria second, and Nigeria always,” adding that it was about Nigerians, not as numbers, but as people. He added: “Our goal is that the economy grows in a manner that is rapid, inclusive, sustained, and sustainable so that Nigerians will feel the impact.”

https://financialmetricsnigeria.com/buhari-inaugurates-sets-agenda-for-economic-advisory-council/

Cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44, and Dominique.

Airtel Africa today announced a partnership with Mastercard, giving over 100 million Airtel Africa mobile phone users across 14 African countries access to Mastercard’s global network.

The partnership will connect millions of Airtel Money customers to a global online marketplace, across multiple digital payment use cases, and provide access to Mastercard’s global network of merchants.

Airtel Money customers, even those without a bank account, can now make online payments globally with their Airtel Money Mastercard virtual card. Mastercard’s enabling infrastructure and proposition(s) will enable a superior digital experience, which African consumers are aspiring to, and by so doing, ultimately drive greater adoption and usage for the Airtel Money customers.

The Mastercard virtual (non-plastic) card allows Airtel Money customers, even those without a bank account, to make payments to local and global online merchants that accept Mastercard cards, while ensuring that the customer’s financial data is always secure and private.

In addition, Airtel Money customers will also be able to make in-person payments at outlets via Quick Response (QR) codes (whereby payments are made from an Airtel mobile phone by scanning the QR code displayed at checkout or by entering a merchant identifier, at any location worldwide that Mastercard QR is accepted). To date, there are over 1 million merchant locations across Africa that accept Mastercard QR payments.

Airtel Money customers will also benefit from competitive pricing and preferential exchange rates for international payments, and gain access to other domestically relevant use cases, including bill payments, merchant payments, and value-added services such as cash management solutions.

Raghunath Mandava, the CEO of Airtel Africa, said, “Airtel and Mastercard have a shared passion for digital transformation and making mobile financial services accessible to everyone across the continent. Through our partnership, we will enable over 100 million Airtel Africa customers to make safe mobile money purchases online and in person.

The partnership will also significantly bolster Airtel’s position as one of the largest offline-to-online digital payment networks in Africa. We are really excited to embark on this partnership with a globally trusted brand like Mastercard. This partnership is truly revolutionary in our market, giving millions of people better access to the digital and online world.”

Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President for Market Development, Mastercard Middle East and Africa, said, “Across the MEA region, our digital partnerships strategy remains focused on enabling digital transformation for our partners so that their consumers can enjoy seamless access to payments and a superior experience.

"We are very excited to partner with Airtel to lead the transition to digital by enabling access to their millions of consumers for online and in-person payments across the globe. Mastercard is uniquely positioned as a single technology provider to enable our digital partners like Airtel to transition seamlessly into digital."

Mobile internet connections are expected to grow rapidly in Africa due to low-cost smartphones and high-speed GSM networks being rolled out by Mobile Network Operators like Airtel. This growth in internet connections is creating increased demand for digital content, social media, m-commerce, even online education, and a need to make online payments easily and securely by both banked and unbanked consumers.

Source: https://financialmetricsnigeria.com/airtel-announces-partnership-with-mastercard-to-transform-digital-payments-in-africa/

Cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44, Dominique, and MissyB3.

The Board of First City Monument Bank Plc has announced that it won't be able to meet the Q3 2019 deadline to file its financial results for the period ended 30th September 2019.

This was disclosed in a statement sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Monday, 7th October 2019. The notice was sent through the Company's Secretary, Funmi Adedibu.

According to the statement, the due date for the lender to file its Q3 2019 Unaudited Results is on Thursday, 31st October 2019.

Financial Metrics Nigeria reports that FCMB will now release the Unaudited Financial Results on or before Friday, 29th November 2019.

The delay in filing the FCMB results is due to the commencement of the interim audit of the company’s commercial banking subsidiary, First City Monument Bank Limited, for the period ended September 30, 2019.

Financial Metrics Nigeria reports that FCMB is currently listed on the Main Board of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The lender has a Market Capitalization of N31.68 billion as of Wednesday, 9th October 2019.

FCMB share price is currently trading at N1.60 on the floor of the exchange market.


Source: https://financialmetricsnigeria.com/fcmb-board-to-file-q3-2019-financial-results-late/

Cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44, Dominique, and MissyB3.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange closed on a negative note on Tuesday, 8th October 2019, as key market growth indices continue bleeding. The NSE All-Share Index (ASI) dropped by 56.49 basis points or -0.21% to close at 26,809.92 basis points. The NSEASI Year-to-Date currently stands at -14.70%.

The bearish run on Tuesday was a result of a major sell-off in large and medium-sized stocks as the market recorded 12 price losers for the day. MTN Nigeria, Guinness Plc, Dangote Sugar, Dangote Flour, and Champion Plc immensely contributed to the bearish trend on Tuesday. They declined by -1.15%, -122%, -2.86%, -0.67% and -9.57%.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Breadth closed positively for the day. NASCON Allied Industries Plc led 14 gainers while Champion Plc topped 12 losers for the day.

Financial Metrics Nigeria reports that the NSE Market Capitalization dips by N27.5 billion to close at N13.05 trillion.

A total number of 185.94 million shares units were traded on the floor of the exchange market in 3,083 deals worth N2.54 billion.

Zenith Bank Plc was an investors' haven for the day as the lender traded heavily. The lender led the top three traded stocks by volume and value. Zenith Bank sold 60.92 million shares worth N1.10 billion. First City Monument Bank Plc traded 37.34 million shares valued at N59.74 million.

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc completed the top three traded stocks by volume. The lender transacted 27.89 million shares worth N744.38 million.

NASCON Allied Industries Plc was the best-performing stock for the day. The stock appreciated by 10% to close at N14.85. NPF Microfinance Bank was up by 9.09% to close at N1.20.

Forte Oil completed the top three gainers for the day. The stock advanced by 6.08% to close at N15.70.

On the flip side, Champion Brewery Plc was the worst-performing stock for the day. The stock declined by -9.57% to close at N1.04. Courtville Business Solutions Plc depreciated by -9.09% to close at 20 Kobo. Learn Africa Plc rounded up the top three losers for the day. The stock declined by 8.93% to close at N1.02.

Source: https://financialmetricsnigeria.com/investors-lose-n27-5bn-as-buhari-presents-2020-budget/

Cc: Lalasticala, Mynd44, Dominique, and MissyB3.

The Board of Directors of Union Bank Plc has announced a board meeting. This was disclosed in a statement sent to The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday 7th October 2019 through the Company's Scribe Somuyiwa Sonubi.

Financial Metrics Nigeria reports that that the group's board meeting will hold on Monday 21st October 2019. One of the top agendas of the board meeting is the approval of the company's Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended 30th September 2019.

In view of this, the group also declared a closed period. Financial Metrics Nigeria reports that the closed period is a post-listing requirement for companies listed on the exchange market to observe.

The closed period will enable the listed companies to complete and file their financial results to the Central Bank of Nigeria for approval. After the approval they will file the results to the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

The closed period simply means that the group's directors, shareholders, and employees will not be allowed to transact their shares. Also, potential investors and anyone with vital information about the trading of the Union Bank shares will be prohibited from transacting their shares on the exchange market.

Financial Metrics Nigeria reports that the closed period does not affect the day to day operations of the bank as the bank will be open. The closed period only affects the trading of Union Bank Plc shares on the Nigerian Stock Market.

The closed period commenced from Monday 7th October 2019 till 24 hours after the group's Q3 2019 results have been made public.

Financial Metrics Nigeria reports that Union Bank Plc shares price currently stands at N7. 

Source: https://financialmetricsnigeria.com/union-bank-enters-close-period-ahead-of-q3-unaudited-results/