A major barrier to people thinking of establishing their own business is the believe that start-up costs are prohibitively high. Here is the list of 5 businesses that require small set-up capital

1. LOCAL SEO
A Search Engine Optimisation business is a lucrative in Nigeria because it can fetch you a lot of money with little or small more start-up capital. Becoming an expert in SEO means learning an improved variety of Search Engine Optimisation skills to help improve a website or blog search engine rank. You can start your own company when you have learned a lot of ideas on SEO.

To start up an SEO company, you must know how search engine works and how to ensure your client’s websites rank increases ahead of competitors after optimisation.

2. COPYWRITING
If you are looking for a business with low start-up capital in Nigeria? If you have got a way with words and business nous, then you might want to consider starting a copywriting business in Nigeria.

Copywriting can be in form of direct mail, a web page or even a jingle. The job of a copywriter is to use persuasive language to sell or raising awareness of a product, idea or service – a skill that is very high in demand by some of the biggest brands in Nigeria and the world.

An intelligent copywriter can convince the casual consumer to switch brand allegiance and generate supercharge sales – the success of a campaign rests on the shoulders of the quality of its written content. Copywriting represents a very affordable start-up opportunity for someone with a good grasp of grammar and a way with words.

3. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Utilising social media to its fullest potential can take a business to the next level especially if done correctly. The world of social media marketing is still new to many people and is constantly evolving in Nigeria.

So entering the digital world can be very intimidating to those looking to expand their business's online presence. Outsourcing is the best option for business owners who aren't interested in handling social media marketing themselves. Therefore, providing social media services to other companies can be a business in itself.

If you have plans on how to start your own social media business, consider looking at existing social media companies in Nigeria.
These companies basically specialise in maintaining the Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and blog presence for other businesses. They assist other business owners with planning social media strategy.

4. BLOGGING
If you are looking for a quick and lucrative way to make money online, then the answer is blogging although it requires alot of time and patience.

Blogging is turning out to a full-time job for a lot of people around the world. Apart from being a medium to express your feelings, improve writing skills, expertise and experiences, blogs can turn into alternate means to earn some Money.

Like I said earlier, blogging takes time before you can start earning big if you implement the right strategy, you can start making money in less than six months. With the current recession, intermittent layoffs and salary cuts – you can make some extra money through blogging.

5. WEBSITE DESIGN
Web design or development is another cool business that requires small set-up capital. It also requires technical know-how to start making money through it.
Deciding to start a web design or development business is not an easy task. It requires a certain degree of tenacity, diligence, ambition to begin working for yourself and a lot more things you need to know before starting your web design company

SOURCE: https://www.trendingaccounting.com/2019/01/5-businesses-that-require-small-start.html

Customers of Keystone Bank Limited can now transact banking services at their convenience on the new ‘Keystone Bank Mobile App’ even with Zero Data.

The feature is another first from the leading Bank and in the Nigerian banking sector, enables their customers enjoy banking services on their mobile phones even when they don't have data.

According to the Managing Director/CEO of Keystone Bank Limited, Dr. Obeahon Ohiwerei, the development is as a result of the bank’s commitment to deliver superior and innovative banking solutions to its customers in Nigeria.
He noted that in our evolving digital world, service literally has to be at the speed of thought; the rules of engagement are changing so fast that customer expectations are as diverse as our lifestyles and choices.

“It is no longer a question of stepping out to the bank but about the convergence of innovative services, digital technology and Omni-channel platforms coming to us at breakneck speed.

“Mobile Banking isn’t entirely new in the industry, but there is no limit to innovation in delivering customer convenience; that’s what sets us apart at keystone bank and that shall continue to be our strength. “We are determined to be your preferred bank; dependable and always within reach,” Mr Ohiwerei said.

Some notable features of the mobile App are, easy account opening, convenient self- booking and liquidation of fixed deposits, an expanded list of bill-payment options and easy activation of standing instructions & recurrent future payments.

Others include, a “Switch Card ON/OFF option” which enables users to disable their cards temporarily if missing & re-activate at a click, the “Hide Balance Feature” which is a safeguard against third-party viewing and the “Meet Your Relationship Manager Option” which makes it possible for users to call or email their account officers via the app.

SOURCE: https://www.trendingaccounting.com/2019/01/keystone-bank-launches-zero-data-mobile.html

Reports gathered from the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), have revealed that Nigeria’s electronic payment (e-payment) services, recorded transactions worth N56.85 trillion from January to September, 2018.

The report which was obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, showed an increase of N16.4 trillion compared to the N40.45 trillion that was recorded in the same period of 2017.

The report also disclosed that most of the electronic transactions were carried out through the NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP), Automated Transfer Machines (ATMs), Point of Sales, Mobile Money, Electronic Bills Payment (E-Bills) and Web payments.

A breakdown of the report showed that ATMs transactions grew from N4.61 trillion in 2017 to N4.76 trillion at the end of the third quarter of 2018. Also, the number of transactions via ATMs under the period in review grew from N560.86 million to N650.06 million in year 2017 and 2018 respectively.

The report revealed an increase of about N635 billion in the use of POS machines to carry out payments by Nigerians. Under the period of review, 98.73 million transactions worth N975 billion were done using POS in 2017, while in 2018, the number grew to 196.83 million, valued at N1.61 trillion.

Similarly, the volume of transactions carried out by Nigerians, via mobile money increased from N795.18 billion in 2017, to N1.22 trillion as at Sept, 2018. Also, using the web payment means, the total value of transactions under the period in review increased from N129.24 billion in 2017, to N183.07 billion in 2018.

Futhermore, the value of transactions on e-bill payments, which made it possible for customers to pay utility bills such as power, cable and so on online, declined from N420.73 billion in 2017 to N370 billion in 2018.

Meanwhile, a Business and Financial analyst, Dr Patricia Auta, stated that the NIBSS report showed an increase in awareness and use of technology by businesses and individuals across Nigeria.

Dr Auta urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to increase efforts on cashless economy policies, especially in states, to grow the electronic payment space. She also advised commercial banks to stay competitive and drive growth by providing innovative alternate payment channels to their customers.

SOURCE: https://www.trendingaccounting.com/2019/01/nigerias-e-payment-transactions-hit.html

Movie lovers across Nigeria spent a total of N359 million in cinemas between December 21 and 27. This is according to data provided by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria and reported on Friday by TheCable.

The five highest-grossing movies in the cinemas during the period were Aquaman, Chief Daddy, Bumblebee, Animated Spider -Man and God Calling.

Aquaman grossed N168,434,137 while Chief Daddy grossed N101,979,343. King of Boys, Lionheart, Mary Poppins Returns, Mortal Engines and Grinch made up the other half of the top 10.

Cinemas across the country recorded N166,996,007 between December 28 and 30. The five highest-grossing movies were Aquaman, Chief Daddy, Up North, Bumblebee and Lionheart during this period.

A total of N682.2 million was spent in cinemas between December 14 and December 30 on movies alone, not including money spent on drinks and popcorn.

As of November 15, Merry Men, a movie produced by Ayo Makun popularly known as AY, was ranked the highest-grossing movie with a total income of N230m.

According to Moses Babatope, the Group Executive Director, Filmhouse Cinemas, King of Boys has accounted for 45 per cent of the market share since it opened while almost 50 per cent of Ghost and the Tout earnings came from south -west, Nigeria.

SOURCE: https://www.trendingaccounting.com/2019/01/yuletide-nigerians-spent-n359-million.html

Masari Urges Katsina Christian Women To Demand Their Rights

“You have equal rights like everybody in Katsina” – Masari tell Katsina Christian women
Aminu Masari, Governor of Katsina State has enjoined Christian women in the state to rise up and demand for their legitimate rights to have a sense of belonging.

Masari stated this on Thursday when he received an Association of Christian Women from Funtua Senatorial Zone at the Government House, Katsina.

“As indigenes of the state, you have the right to demand for equal rights and opportunities like any other indigene of the state.

“If you fail to demand for your rights, you are not doing justice to your children, grandchildren and your children yet unborn,” he maintained.
The governor, however, implored them to elect candidates that would do justice to them in the forthcoming general elections.

He also urged them to mobilise other Christian women from the other senatorial zones to present a common position in the forthcoming election.

Mrs. Saratu Liti Ruwan Sanyi, leader of the group, earlier said the Christian women from Funtua zone appreciated the effort of his administration in transforming the state.

SOURCE: http://katsinapost.com.ng/2019/01/05/you-have-equal-rights-like-everybody-in-katsina-masari-tell-katsina-christian-women/

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced that it has reduced the cost of business registration by 50 per cent. The fee was reduced from N10,000 to N5,000.
The commission also disclosed that Name reservation shall cost N500 till March 31.

In a statement via its Twitter handle on Thursday, the CAC said the offer would enable the public own corporate account with banks, have access to loans, grants, and other government interventions.

The Corporate Affairs Commission has extended the reduction of cost of Registration of Business Names from N10,000 to N5,000 in an effort to deepen the benefits of its reform initiatives.

”After the Name Reservation was reduced to N500, with effect from the 31st December 2018 to 31st March 2019.

”The aim of the Business Incentive Strategy is to create a window for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to formalize their businesses, which will enable them own corporate account with Banks, have access to Loans, grants, and other government interventions.

"Members of the public are advised to take advantage of this window, to register their Business Names at the reduced cost of N5, 000 after the Name Reservation of N500.

SOURCE: https://www.trendingaccounting.com/2019/01/corporate-affairs-commission-reduces.html

Nigeria has emerged as the 110th Best Country for Business in the world, below South Africa, ranked 59, Morocco (62), Seychelles (66), Tunisia (82), Botswana (83), Rwanda (90), Kenya (93), Ghana (94), Egypt (95), Namibia (96), Senegal (100), Zambia (103) and Cape Verde (104).

For the past 13 years, Forbes has rated the business friendliness of the world’s biggest economies annually. The United Kingdom ranked first for the second year in a row on the strength of its workforce, innovation and lack of red tape.

Forbes determined the Best Countries for Business by rating 161 nations on 15 different factors which include property rights, innovations, technology, infrastructure, corruption, market size, political risk, quality of life, workforce, taxes, freedom (personal, trade and monetary), red tape and investor protection. Each category was weighted equally. Only the countries with data across at least 11 categories was included.

Forbes revealed that the U.K. was the only country to rank among the top 30 countries in each of the categories.

Nigeria ranking include 135 in trade freedom, 141 for monetary freedom, 116 for innovation and 93 for technology, 123 for technology, 105 for red tape, 37 for investor protection, 91 for personal freedom and 132 for tax burden.
Forbes said that though Nigeria has strong fundamentals, her economic potentials is been undermined by inadequate power supply, lack of infrastructure and other socioeconomic challenges.

It stated: “Despite its strong fundamentals, oil-rich Nigeria has been troubled by inadequate power supply, lack of infrastructure, delays in the passage of legislative reforms, an inefficient property registration system, restrictive trade policies, an inconsistent regulatory environment, a slow and ineffective judicial system, unreliable dispute resolution mechanisms, insecurity, and pervasive corruption.

“New investment in oil and gas have been limited by Regulatory constraints and security risks, and Nigeria’s oil production had been contracting every year since 2012 until a slight rebound in 2017

Customers of Access Bank and Diamond will use their Automatic Teller Machine popularly called ATM cards for transactions with other banks without the usual charge as from January 1, 2019.

Customers will now have access to over 3,100 ATMs free of charge according to the management of Diamond Bank.

This was revealed in a statement released by the management, “Access Bank and Diamond customers now have access to over 3,100 ATMs free of charge.

“This means that from January 1, 2019, you can make use of any Diamond Bank ATMs without paying the usual charges that apply on withdrawals from other banks’ ATMs.”

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The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) says it has expelled 35 stockbroking firms from the bourse. This was revealed in a disclosure published earlier in the week.

The Nigerian bourse said it took the decision following a special meeting of its national council held earlier in the month.

The disclosure called on investing members of the public who have dealings with the expelled firms to transfer their accounts to any licensed firm recognised by the bourse.

Below is the list of the affected firms:
1. Andruche Investments Plc
2. Angela Eccies Limited
3. Associated Trust Investment and Finance Limited
4. Beaver Securities Limited
5. Betraco Securities Limited
6. Cobal Ventures Limited
7. Financial Intermediaries Limited
8. Corporate Focus Securities Limited
9. GF Securities Limited
10. IB Finance Limited
11. Intergrated Securities Limited
12. Integrated Ventures Nigeria Limited
13. Intercommerce and Consultant Limited
14. Investment and Capital Development Company Limited
15. Investment Trust Company Limited
16. Kamrash Securities Limited
17. Lakeside Asset Management Limited
18. M and F Investment and Securities Limited
19. Milestone Investment and Securities Limited
20. Millennium Investment Trust Limited
21. Moji Securities and Investment Nigeria Limited
22. Morgan Trust Asset Management Limited (formerly known as IMB Morgan Plc/IMB Securities Limited)
23. Multibank International Securities Limited
24. Nationwide Finance and International Securities Limited
25. Novelty Investment Limited
26. Optimus finance and securities Limited
27. Pabod Finance and Investment Company Limited
28. Pabofin Securities Limited
29. Path Securities and Investments Limited
30. Shiroro Finance Limited
31. Tassel Finance and Investment Limited
32. Unique Securities and Finance Services Limited
33. Upper Credit Securities and Investments Limited
34. WellsFargo Capital Limited
35. Westland Investment Limited

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It is not foolishness bro, but For Seun to bring this to front page is foolishness.

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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has disclosed that the agency remitted about N4.63 trillion to account of the Federation between January and November this year, according to the revenue collection figures submitted to the Federal Ministry of Finance.

The document was presented during the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja.

The document revealed that the figure is about 72.6 per cent of the projected cumulative revenue collection by the FIRS in the 2018 budget.

An analysis of the revenue collections by the FIRS showed accruals were from three major tax streams. they are: Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Companies Income Tax (CIT) and Value Added Tax (VAT).

The document also shows that about N2.3 trillion was realized from PPT and N1.31 trillion came from CIT, while a total N1.01 trillion was gotten through VAT, which consists of N776.5 billion from non-import VAT and N230.8billion from import VAT.

Details of the monthly revenue earnings showed about N353.3 billion was remitted in January; N450.5 billion in February; N319.1 billion in March; N428.44 billion in April and N384.9 billion in May. About N457.57 billion was remitted in June, N408.93 billion in July, N492.6 billion in August, N370.5 billion in September, N473.7 billion in October and N485.5 billion in November.

Further details showed that about N1.76 trillion came from foreign PPT receipts, while N543.3 billion came from local PPT receipts for the 11 months.

Another document presented to the FACC by the FIRS showed the federal government has so far received about N47.5 billion as at December 17, 2018. while about N24.3 billion is still outstanding from various tax defaulters who took advantage of the tax amnesty period to update their status.

The breakdown of the figures shows that out of about $159.3 million outstanding principal, about $106.3 million was received by the government, while payment for the entire £171,380 and CHF6,111 were received during the period.

The FAAC, led by acting Minister of finance Zainab Ahmed, as Chairman, consists of the Commissioners of Finance from the 36 states of the federation and the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris.

Other members include representatives of the revenue agencies, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), FIRS, Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA).

SOURCE: https://www.trendingaccounting.com/2018/12/firs-remitted-463-trillion-to-faac.html

The database of taxpayers in Nigeria has increased from 20 million to 35 million according to The Joint Tax Board (JTB).

The Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr Oseni Elamah, revealed this in a brief interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Abuja.

Mr Elamah further explained that the great feat was achieved as a result of the ongoing database consolidation of JTB, an initiative being carried out in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS).
He said that the figure of the taxpayers is combined with both individuals and corporate bodies.

He said that this showed that there was a massive increase of the database, imagine when that translated to actual taxes that were collected in Naira and Kobo.

We are trying to break them into classes of taxpayers and various jurisdictions where they reside, state by state.

“Hopefully, this information will be communicated to all the states by first week of January and then we will ask them to file their reports for tax assessment. From the information, we will tell Nigerians, how many are teachers, artisans, entertainers among others,” he said.

Mr Elamah disclosed that on the average, about 22 per cent growth in tax revenue had been recorded in both state revenue services and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) when compared to 2017.

He further stated that this figure was collated as at third quarter; and it would move to 30 per cent by the end of last quarter. By end of the year, 2018 will be one of the best results ever posted by FIRS and most of the states.

He stated that with the coming of the Tax Identification Number (TIN), and Bank Verification Number (BVN), the tax authorities were currently tackling incomes of taxpayers and making sure they paid their taxes as at when due.

He gave the assurance that the board would create more public awareness and increase in voluntary compliance and also enhance the capacity of workers to be tax professionals while commending Executive chairman of FIRS and the JTB, Mr Babatunde Fowler for his role in achieving the feat within a short while.
(NAN)

SOURCE: https://www.trendingaccounting.com/2018/12/nigeria-now-has-35-million-taxpayers-jtb.html

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The new official 2019 ICAN Syllabus has been released by ICAN. This post will provide a PDF copy of the 2019 ICAN Regulations and Exam syllabus for May and November 2019 professional examinations.

ICAN is the Apex Accounting professional body in Nigeria, and the professional qualification of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) will lead to the admission of qualified persons as Associate Chartered Accountants (ACA).

The syllabus has 16 subjects that contains both numerical and written. They are broken down into three stages; Foundation Level, Skills Level and Professional Level.

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Accounting is referred to as the process of classifying, recording, measuring, selecting, interpreting, communicating financial data of some organization to enable users make decisions.

Accounting is divided into several fields, such as management accounting, financial accounting, government Accounting, tax accounting and auditing and Investigation, etc. The accounting process is usually done by an accountant in the organization or by hiring an accounting firm to perform Accounting tasks.

There are many universities in Nigeria where a person who has the passion for Accounting and numbers can get a degree, but we have prepared a list of 10 best universities in Nigeria where you earn an accounting degree.

1. UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
The university was established in 1975. It is owned by the Federal government of Nigeria. The institution is situated in Ilorin city in Kwara State. The school has a large territory and it occupies around 5000 hectares. The accounting department is very popular among students, the university offers first degree, masters and Ph.D. degree in Accounting.

2. UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
The University of Benin was established in 1971 and is one of the first generation federal institution. The university also offers Bachelor degree in accounting, master degree, etc. UNIBEN as it is popularly called is well known among Nigerians because of its high quality of education.

3. BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO
Bayero Univeristy is located in Kano, Kano state. four out of ten northerners you meet in Nigeria attended the prestigious institution. It was founded in 1977, when it was renamed from Bayero University College and upgraded from university college to university.

The university offers a four years accounting course. The institution is one of the best in Accounting in Nigeria.

4. UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR
A Malabite is always a Malabite. The institution is situated in Calabar, Cross River State. It is one of Nigeria's second generation federal universities. The University of Calabar was a campus of the University of Nigeria until 1975. There is a wide range of courses in the institution. The accounting department became operational in 2000.

5. AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY
The university was established in 2009 in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The institution has six colleges, and one of them provides accounting courses. It is a very modern and progressive university that gained a good reputation among other it counterparts.

6. LANDMARK UNIVERSITY, OMU-ARAN
Landmark Univeristy is a private Christian university. It was established on March 21, 2011 and located in Omu-Aran Kwara State. It has a business school, and the department of accounting is a part of the school. In 2014, Landmark Univeristy was recognized as one of top 5 universities in Nigeria.

7. FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, OYE EKITI
The new generation federal university is located in Oye-Ekiti city, Ekiti State. The institution is a new because it was established in 2011. The Univeristy recently got approval from ICAN to become one of its examination centres. The school offers courses in accounting and it is one of the best in the country

8. AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA
The institution has campuses in both Edo state and Delta State since 1981. The Univeristy offers B.Sc degree in accounting.

9. KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY
Kwara State University, also known as KWASU, is the 77th university to be registered by the Nigerian Universities Commission. it was established in 2009 in Kwara State. Accounting is taught in the college of social sciences in the institution.

10. BABCOCK UNIVERSITY
The institution is situated in Ogun state, Nigeria. There is a Babcock Business School and accounting is one of the department. It is a very business oriented school that helps students acquire knowledge in the field of accounting. The accounting students of Babcock university are forced to register and write ICAN examination so they can graduate as chartered accountants.

SOURCE: https://www.trendingaccounting.com/2018/12/best-universities-to-study-accounting.html

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The Executive governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Masari, on Monday distributed food items and clothing materials worth over N850,000 to some Christians in Funtua Local Government Area of the state.

Speaking at the event, Governor Masari said the gesture was part of his administration’s efforts to felicitate with the Christian faithful in the area and also help them observe the Christmas celebration with their families with ease.

The Governor who was ably represented by one of his associate, Kamal Alti, said the state government would ensure a violence-free Yuletide in different parts of the state.

He urged the Christians to use the festive period to pray for peace in the state and Nigeria, especially during the 20 19 polls. The governor also appealed to parents to continue to monitor the movement of their children to prevent them from engaging in social vices. He said, “parents should remain committed to the moral upbringing of their children to enable them to become useful citizens in society.”

The governor further underscored the need for women to acquire skills and vocational training so that they would become self-reliant and contribute to national development.

A cross-section of the beneficiaries in their separate speeches commended the state government for the gesture.

The people appealed to other well-meaning individuals and corporate organisations in the state to emulate government’s initiative.
News Agency of Nigeria reports that the items distributed included rice, palm oil, spaghetti, clothes, among others.

SOURCE: http://katsinapost.com.ng/2018/12/24/christmas-governor-masari-donate-n-8m-to-christians-in-katsina/

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Gov Masari asked residents of Faskari, Kankara to offer shelter to Zamfara IDPs. The Katsina state Governor, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari has requested residents of Faskari and Kankara to offer shelter to internally displaced- IDPs people from neighbouring Zamfara state.

Alhaji Aminu Masari was speaking when he paid a visit to Faskari and Kankara IDPs camps.
The Governor noted that the vagaries of weather, which brought about harmattan would have effects on the vulnerable among the IDPs.

Alhaji Aminu Masari assured that the state government would continue to render assistance to the victims of Farmers- Fulani attack in the neighbouring state.

He reminded host communities that Islam had enjoined Muslim faithfuls to be their brother’s keepers through offering every assistance to the IDPs.

While in Faskari, the transition committee chairman, Alhaji Bala Ado told Governor Aminu Masari that they have complied with his directive and close the IDPs camps in Kankara and Yarmalamai for centralisation at Faskari model primary school.

He announced that over 2,000 IDPs are residing at the school, stressing that they were only provided with mats and blankets but being fed regularly.

In Kankara, Governor Aminu Masari visited the IDP camp at Kankara model primary school.
The caretaker committee chairman, Alhaji Anas Isa Kankara who briefed the Governor explained that the local government had been doing everything possible to compliment the effort of the state government towards providing comfort for the IDPs.

SOURCE: http://katsinapost.com.ng/2018/12/27/gov-masari-asked-residents-of-faskari-kankara-to-offer-shelter-to-zamfara-idps/

To know more about ICAN ATSWA registration, exam centres, etc read here https://www.trendingaccounting.com/2018/12/ican-releases-date-for-march-2019-atswa.html

The March 2019 diet of the Accounting Technicians Scheme, West Africa (ATSWA) examinations will be held in member countries on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 and Wednesday, 13, 2019.

This was released in a statement signed by I. B Momoh on behalf of the Registrar and Chief Executive of the professional body when they approved the Federal University Oye, Ekiti State (FUOYE), as an examination centre

The examinations will hold in the following centres in Nigeria: Aba, Abakaliki, Abeokuta, Abuja, Ado-Ekiti, Akure, Awka, Benin-City, Calabar, Enugu, Ibadan, Ilesha, Ilisan, Ilorin, Ikorodu, Jalingo, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Lokoja, Makurdi, Mowe, Ogbomoso, Okija, Onitsha, Osogbo, Otta, Owerri, Port-Harcourt, Umuahia, Uyo, Warri and Yenagoa.

ICAN reserves the right to transfer any candidate from his or her chosen examination centre to another centre.

SOURCE: https://www.trendingaccounting.com/2018/12/ican-releases-date-for-march-2019-atswa.html