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Elon Musk Starlink: Nigeria’s Connectivity Soars To New Heights

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February 1, 2023

Elon Musk Starlink: Nigeria’s Connectivity Soars To New Heights

Technology and telecom companies all over the world can’t seem to catch a break with Elon Musk breathing down their necks. Forbes’ richest man in the world has been steadily dominating these two industries for years. Even as he goes about making enemies on Twitter space, he’s nevertheless revolutionizing industries with disruptive technologies. Among that collection of disruptive innovations is Elon Musk Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX—his rocket manufacturing company.

Starlink is a satellite internet constellation that uses low earth orbit satellites to provide high-speed internet services. It has over 1 million subscribers around the world. Ever since its launch by SpaceX in 2019, Starlink satellites have provided wide internet access coverage to about 47 countries. Nigeria has now joined the space race with the launch of Elon Musk SpaceX Starlink satellites.

When Did Starlink Launch In Nigeria?

On January 31, 2023, SpaceX took to its official Twitter page to announce that it has sealed the deal to begin internet service operations in Nigeria. The first African country to receive the Starlink satellite internet service. Many Nigerians were ecstatic about this development, pointing out how Elon Musk’s Starlink will take Nigeria’s internet service to the next level. Yet, others fear that there might be glitches in this service.

Starlink is now available in Nigeria – the first African country to receive service! → https://t.co/slZbTmZmAt
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 30, 2023

Back in May 2021, Musk deployed some of Starlink’s team to Nigeria to ally with its communications directorate. In order to acquire the license to introduce Starlink to Nigeria. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta met with SpaceX’s Starlink Market Access Director for Africa to discuss this.

Then in May 2022, SpaceX received two licenses to launch Elon Musk Starlink in Nigeria. One is an International Gateway license, and the other is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) license. Both of which authorize Starlink to operate as Starlink Internet Services Nigeria Ltd. The aim of launching Starlink in Nigeria was to provide affordable high-speed Internet access to disadvantaged communities in Nigeria. With a long-term goal targeted at offering remote areas in Africa the opportunity to enjoy reliable internet service.

How To Use Elon Musk Starlink Satellite Service

Starlink requires a clear view of the sky to stay connected with satellites since it operates by utilizing these LEO satellites. The satellites orbit around the earth, instead of staying fixed on a single point on the ground. Hence, tree branches, poles, roofs, and other objects can obscure the connection, preventing Starlink from receiving signals from the LEO satellites. More elevated locations give more visibility.

After installation, the Starlink App which is available on iOS and Android can be used to discover locations with the best service. Also, in the eventuality of interference, the app can detect it and provide better locations. Starlink is equally able to withstand extreme weather conditions; a true revolution in mobile internet service.

How To Get Starlink In Nigeria

Presently, the Starlink starter kits are only available on preorder from the official website. With an estimated 1-2 weeks shipment time frame from the day of order. The kit costs ₦274,098 ($595) which is a one-time purchase, while the monthly service is ₦19,260($42).

Starlink Kit comes with pre-connected access to the internet and offers speeds of about 50–200Mbps. Which is lightning-fast compared to the 9Mbps most Nigerian internet providers operate at. Many Nigerians have to pay through the nose to get as high as 10Mbps from the best providers.

In addition, ordering the Starlink kit from Nigeria is not feasible due to CBN’s ban on international money transfers. Since payment cannot be made in naira those who wish to go ahead and purchase it will ultimately experience some discomfort. The current dollar rates also pose a serious challenge.

Starlink’s availability map suggests an expansion to other African countries is fast approaching. More than 20 African countries, including Kenya, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Angola, Zambia, and Senegal, are slated to receive the service in 2023.

How Many Starlink Kits Are Available?

Starlink comes in 3 different specifications; Standard, High Performance, and Flat High Performance. The Starlink kit includes the Starlink dish, WiFi router, mount, cables, and other accessories.

Starlink Standard Dish Features

Comes with a Starlink dish, base, router, 22.9 m(75 ft) Starlink cable, and a 1.8 m(6 ft) AC cable.

How To Use Elon Musk Starlink Satellite Service — The Standard Starlink Kit Credit: Starlink.com

Dish Specs:

Antenna – Electronic Phased Array
Field of View – 100°
Orientation – Motorized Self Orienting
Dish Weight – 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs) without Cable and 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) with 22.9 m (75 ft) Cable
Environmental Rating – IP54
Operating Temperature – -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)
Wind Speed – Operational: 80 kph+ (50 mph+)
Snow Melt Capability – Up to 40 mm/hour (1.5 in / hour)
Power Consumption – Average: 50-75 W

Router Specs:

Wi-Fi Technology – 802.11ac Dual Band
Generation – Wi-Fi 5
Radio – Dual Band -3 x 3 MIMO
Operating Temperature – -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)
Weight – 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Security – WPA2
Range – Up to 185 m² (2000 ft²) *Varies on placement, interference, and building materials
Environmental Rating – IP54 – Configured for Indoor Use
Power Indicator – White LED | Base of Router
Mesh Compatibility – Compatible with up to 12 Starlink Nodes
Devices – Connect up to 128 devices

Starlink High Performance Features

It comes with a Starlink dish, base, power supply, and router. AS well as with a 1.8 m(6 ft) AC cable(Router), 1.8 m(6 ft) AC cable(Power Supply), 2 m(6.5 ft) router cable, 5 m(16.5 ft) Ethernet cable, 25 m(82 ft) Starlink cable.

Dish Specs:

Antenna – Electronic Phased Array
Field of View – 140°
Orientation – Motorized Self Orienting
Dish Weight – 6.9 kg (15 lbs) without Cable and 9.4 kg (21 lbs) with 25 m (82 ft) Cable
Environmental Rating – IP56
Operating Temperature – -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)
Wind Speed – Operational: 80 kph+ (50 mph+)
Snow Melt Capability – Up to 75 mm/hour (3 in / hour)
Power Consumption – Average: 110-150 W
Wi-Fi – Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 – 3×3 MIMO
User LAN – RJ45 Cable

Router Specs:

Wi-Fi Technology – 802.11ac Dual Band
Generation – Wi-Fi 5
Radio – Dual Band -3 x 3 MIMO
Operating Temperature – -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)
Weight – 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Security – WPA2
Range – Up to 185 m² (2000 ft²) *Varies on placement, interference, and materials
Environmental Rating – IP54 – Configured for Indoor Use
Power Indicator – White LED | Base of Router
Mesh Compatibility – Compatible with up to 12 Starlink Nodes
Devices – Connect up to 128 devices

Power Supply Specs:

Environmental Rating – IP56
Operating Temperature – -30°C to 50°C (-22 to 122°F)
Weight – 1.5kg (3lbs)
Grounding – Dedicated Earth Terminal
Power Specifications – 100-240V – 6.3A 50 – 60 Hz
Mounting – Wall Mount

Flat High Performance Kit Features

Comes with a Starlink dish, wedge mount kit, router, router mount, power supply, power supply mount, and cables. Including enhanced GPS capabilities.

Flat High Performance Kit Credit: Starlink.com

Dish Specs:

Antenna – Electronic Phased Array
Field of View – 140°
Orientation – Fixed
Dish Weight – 5.9 kg / 13 lbs without Cable and 6.7 kg / 15 lbs with 8 m / 26.2 ft Cable
Environmental Rating – IP56
Operating Temperature – -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)
Wind Speed – Survivable: 280 kph+ (174 mph+)
Snow Melt Capability – Up to 75 mm/hour (3 in / hour)
Power Consumption – Average: 110-150 W
Wi-Fi – Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 – 3×3 MIMO
User LAN – RJ45 Cable

Router Specs:

Wi-Fi Technology – 802.11ac Dual Band
Generation – Wi-Fi 5
Radio – Dual Band -3 x 3 MIMO
Operating Temperature – -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)
Weight – 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Security – WPA2
Range – Up to 185 m² (2000 ft²) *Varies on placement, interference, and materials
Environmental Rating – IP54 – Configured for Indoor Use
Power Indicator – White LED | Base of Router
Mesh Compatibility – Compatible with up to 12 Starlink Nodes
Devices – Connect up to 128 devices

Power Supply Unit Specs:

Environmental Rating – IP56
Operating Temperature – -30°C to 50°C (-22 to 122°F)
Weight – 1.5kg (3lbs)
Grounding – Dedicated Earth Terminal
Power Specifications – 100-240V – 6.3A 50 – 60 Hz
Mounting – Wall Mount

Shanty Town Netflix Series Review

Blessing Ernest

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January 31, 2023

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Two words to describe the Shanty Town Netflix series: obscene and insane. Before we dig into this review, you should consider grabbing some Clorox. To bleach your eyes off all the unholy things you’ll see while streaming it.

On January 20, 2023, the Shanty Town Netflix series hit the screens. And lots of randy Nigerians sprinted to Netflix to stream it. While those without Netflix subscriptions or the wherewithal to stream the series anxiously bide the time when torrent sites would upload them.

Social media was abuzz with talks of the Shanty Town Netflix series for days. It was immoral, scandalous, and strangely riveting. This was largely because no Nollywood movie has attempted to regularize nudity like Shanty Town. We’ve seen the Nollywood industry’s feeble efforts at depicting violence, but the never-ending state of undress of the characters in Shanty Town, that we haven’t.

What The Nigerian Crime Thriller Series Is About

The Shanty Town Netflix series stars popular Nigerian actors like Chidi Mokeme, Nancy Isime, Shola Shobowale, and Nse Ikpe-Etim. As well as Shaffy Bello, Ini Edo, Zubby Michael, Ali Nuhu, Richard Mofe-Damijo, etc.

The series follows Amanda (Ini Edo) on her quest to get retribution. For the sexual exploitation and ultimate death of her twin sister Inem(also Ini Edo). Inem was serving jail time for pushing drugs at the time of her passing when she reunited with her twin Amanda. Who got shot during an invasion by mobsters at their riverine home in Shangisha Community, leading to their separation.

Amanda decides impersonation is the best route to exert this revenge. She calls Ene(Nse Ikpe-Etim), her sister’s friend, and chaperone at the Zanga(Shanty Town) to pick her up. Without any clue that Ene was just two-faced, deceptive, and envious of Inem’s supposed relationship with Scar. Upon arrival at Shanty Town, she gets an exclusive insight into the horrific things her sister experienced.

As well as what other ladies are subjected to. It is revealed later in the movie that Amanda is an agent. Who was working to uncover the people behind the series of trafficking and murders happening in Lagos. With the help of Shalewa (Nancy Isime), one of the prostitutes at Shanty Town, Amanda and the rest of the girls can regain their freedom.

The Other Characters In Shanty Town Netflix Series

Although Shanty Town was fast-paced and the unnecessarily long drawn-out scenes could have been avoided, some of the other characters made it interesting. Scar(Chidi Mokeme) for instance enacted the role so well we’re certain he has lived it. His ruthlessness was gripping, as he senselessly butchered on a whim. He runs Shanty Town as a mob boss—the women, drugs, guns, executions, you name it.

While Scar’s presence instills fear in everyone with his sly nature and countless jagged scars, the very mention of Chief Fernandez’s name has everyone, including scar himself quaking with fear. Chief is a very powerful and dirty politician who rules Lagos with an iron fist; we also cannot help but notice this uncanny resemblance to a certain politician. Scar reports to Chief Fernandez as his godfather in the series.

No one dares cross Chief Fernandez’s path, not even his son Femi Fernandez(Peter Okoye). Who unknown to his father has developed an attachment for Shalewa after meeting at a bar. Chief Fernandez objectifies and rapes women, peddles drugs, trafficks humans, etc. Yet the sassy and dangerous ‘Her Excellency’ Shaffy Bello was the only person with enough balls to stand up to him.

What Was That Ending?

After kidnapping Scar who was returning from mindlessly slaughtering Jackie(Mercy Eke) despite giving her freedom to quit, Her Excellency forces Scar to join her in overthrowing Chief Fernandez. They kidnap Chief which was a total failure with yet another long drawn-out fighting scene. Chief Fernandez came fortified and all the bullets rained on him failed to penetrate. Though he is later arrested by Amanda and her cohorts and goes to prison for all his crimes.

During the battle(yes we reserve the right) that ensued between Scar and Chief Fernandez’s goons, Scar is badly injured and hobbles back to the Zanga. There, the rest of the girls together with Ene, repeatedly take turns stabbing Scar in exchange for their freedom. Until he dies. The end. We’re left wondering what would happen in the second installment.

What We Think Of Shanty Town Netflix Series

Overall, the series was great, but it lacked depth and originality. If we’re able to look past the G-rated scenes—which we can’t, the movie was a harsh portrayal of blighted neighborhoods in Lagos. In addition to gun violence, there’s also sex trafficking, illicit drug trade, and of course power hungry politicians engaging in tussles by way of organized acts of violence, intimidation, and assassinations.

For all we know, this may or may not be the bitter reality of several Nigerians slumming it up in the underbelly of Lagos ghettos. Although considering this is Nigeria, we’re willing to bet our money on it. We have to commend the talented Chidi Mokeme for his award-worthy role in the movie. Even as it wasn’t properly fleshed out. His ability to switch between Yoruba and Igbo was equally mindblowing.

UK Recruits Nigerian Teachers: Here’s How To Apply

Blessing Ernest

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January 30, 2023

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UK Recruits Nigerian Teachers: Here’s How To Apply

Uk recruits Nigerian Teachers following scarcity of staff abroad. Find out everything you need to know, including application processes and Visa requirements.

The UK government has revealed the latest recruitment in the UK open to certified Nigerian teachers. Not many Nigerian teachers are aware of this new development, even as news of it keeps making rounds. To qualify for the UK recruitment for Nigerian teachers, there are certain criteria to be met. We’ll delve into them shortly.

In line with the DfE(Department for Education), and UK government policy to Uk recruits more qualified teachers to fill up its sparse teaching positions, a qualification will be obtained by all eligible Nigerian teachers. An English Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is a professional teaching certification acquired in the UK. The qualification is a legal requirement to teach in some state-funded, and special English schools. QTS is also a highly regarded certification for teachers in the majority of schools in England. Although most primary and secondary schools in the UK waive this requirement.

The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) is responsible for this certification. TRA awards QTS to both qualified teachers within and outside England. Once teachers from Nigeria or any of the other eligible countries meet the qualification, they apply for a teaching job and visa. The individual schools will then offer employment. It is important to note that these schools employ qualified teachers, not the DfE.

The Department for Education simply sponsors the TRA agency to register and regulate teachers with QTS certification, investigate cases of misconduct, and maintain records of teachers. As well as other things related to the teaching profession.

How To Apply As UK Recruits Nigerian Teachers

How To Apply For UK Recruitment For Nigerian Teachers

To enlist for UK recruitment for Nigerian teachers, qualified teachers will need a QTS, alongside a skilled worker visa. There are 4 ways to acquire a QTS qualification in the UK, but applicants must ensure the check to know if they meet the criteria.

New Online Teacher Self-service Portal

One is through the teacher self-service portal, which is effective from February 1, 2023. Prospective applicants from over 40 countries including 30 EEA countries, and 4 African countries are eligible. Nigerian prospects skilled in languages, mathematics, or science subjects, as well as experience teaching 11 to 16-year-olds, are open to apply. Including teachers from Ghana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Currently, Uk recruits only Nigerian Teachers and a few other eligible countries and regions can apply. Qualified teachers from Nigeria don’t need to undergo further training, pay any fee to a training provider, or be physically present in the UK to apply. QTS certificate will be available online from February 1, 2023.

Assessment-only QTS

Another way of getting a QTS certificate is by applying for assessment-only QTS. Nigerian applicants who cannot access QTS through the self-service website can apply to UK government-approved teacher training institutions. Unlike the QTS application for those utilizing the online service portal, assessment-only QTS is not a teacher training program. All that it requires is 2 years of teaching experience, a university degree, and a GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) in English, maths, physics, chemistry, or biology. AS well as experience teaching 3 to 11-year-old primary school pupils.

The assessment doesn’t require applicants to travel to the UK. Instead, a physical examiner affiliated with your teacher training institution will be assigned to your place of employment for the assessment. Depending on the provider, applicants will be looking at £1,500 and above for the assessment-only QTS fee. In the eventuality of getting a teaching job in the UK without QTS, teachers can apply for the assessment-only QTS while they work for up to 4 years. After 4 years, they’re expected to have secured an assessment-only QTS.

However, failure to meet the standards required for assessment only QTS means re-application. This is after acquiring more teaching skills and experience that’ll ramp up your application. Another option is to apply for teacher training in England.

Applying For Teacher Training In England

Applying for teacher training in England is another ideal route to secure a Qualified Teacher Status certification. Only those with a university degree, a GCSE in English and maths, as well as a clean criminal record slate, are eligible to train to teach. Requirements for teacher training courses involve relocating to the UK. Additionally, getting an immigration status equally grants unequivocal access to teaching in England.

Furthermore, applicants will need a visa to train to teach. The visa for teacher training in England can be a student visa or a skilled worker visa. Applicants can carry out teacher training either in a school or at a university. Depending on the duration of training suitable for the applicant, training to teach in England may be full-time or part-time. Full-time study is over a year, while part-time is for 2 years or more.

How To Train To Teach In England

There are two ways to study as a teacher in England; fee-paying or salaried teacher training. In most cases, applicants pay as high as £12,000 to train to teach in England for a year. The fee is paid to the school or university they’re studying at and covers tuition, but not living expenses.

Some of the courses offered to fee-paying teacher trainees are;

university teacher training programs
school-centered initial teacher training (SCITT) programs
School Direct unsalaried teacher training programs

Meanwhile, a salaried teacher trainee receives payment to work in a school while learning to teach. To apply for teacher training, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience. Since the courses offered to salaried teacher trainees are very limited and competitive course, applicants need to have an excellent academic background, with a bachelor’s degree.

Some of the courses offered to the teacher trainees include;

School Direct salaried teacher training programs
the Teach First Leadership Development Program
postgraduate teaching apprenticeships

Apply For international Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS)

Lastly, to obtain the QTS in the UK, applicants can apply to train for international qualified teacher status (iQTS). A new international teaching qualification that allows applicants to train in their home country. Since iQTS is provided online by English teacher training providers in partnership with schools in Nigeria, there is no need to travel to the UK.

iQTS is the only international teacher training course that leads to the automatic award of QTS, as long as Nigerian applicants meet the same standards as English QTS, they’re eligible to apply. Although the iQTS has some limitations. Only 6 teacher training providers currently provide an international Qualified Teacher Status, but from September 2023, it’ll be more widely inclusive.

Visa Requirements For Nigerian Teachers To Teach In The UK

To teach in the UK as a qualified Nigerian teacher, applicants will need a Skilled Worker visa. This visa grants Nigerian applicants access to live and work in the UK as a teacher in government-approved schools.

A Skilled Worker visa lasts up to 5 years before it can be extended. To apply for a Skilled Worker visa, applicants also need a valid passport, health, and criminal records, as well as a certificate of sponsorship from the English school he/she is getting accepted at.

FAQs

Do I need a visa to teach in the UK?

Yes, to teach in the UK, a skilled work visa is important.

What is a Tier 2 visa for teachers?

A Tier 2 visa is also called a skilled work visa and allows you to relocate and teach in the UK.

How do I apply for QTS from Nigeria?

1. Apply through the teacher service portal of TRA.
2. Through the assessment-only QTS.
3. Teach to train in England.
4. Or via an international Qualified Teacher Status.

Are English teachers in demand UK?

DfE(Department for Education), and the UK government are recruiting more qualified teachers to fill up its sparse teaching positions.

What are the requirements for QTS?

1. A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
2. GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) in English, maths, physics, chemistry, or biology.
3. A university degree.
4. An immigration status.

Is QTS a degree?

QTS is a legal teaching qualification for teachers in the UK.

UK Recruits Nigerian Teachers For What Subjects?

English, maths, physics, chemistry, or biology

Cheapest Ways To Live In Naija Right Now

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Blessing Ernest

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January 17, 2023

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Cheapest Ways To Live In Naija Right Now

Most Nigerians are searching for the most advantageous means of sustenance because Japa did not work out. While it’s hilarious, it’s also pitiful how low we’ve sunk as a nation. We cannot entirely be faulted for seeking out the cheapest ways to live in the country. To live and survive in Nigeria is a great feat. Although a majority of people might start asking ‘how bad is the Nigerian economy‘ Look around.

The steep decline in the country’s revenues for starters is enough to make anyone hyperventilate. Undue reliance on borrowing, exchange rate devaluation, deficit infrastructures, unemployment, etc. Coupled with the harsh reality that half the population is below the poverty threshold. Listen, the Nigerian economy is after our lives!.

In simpler terms, it’s increasingly difficult to maintain certain standards of living that one is used to in Nigeria. All those small luxuries people can afford themselves and their families now have exorbitant price tags attached to them. For instance, the items people normally get for ₦‎50 are now ₦‎500 or more. These absurd hikes in prices never cease. And whatever goes up, also never comes down—an insult to Sir Newton’s postulation about gravity.

Why We Look For Cheap Ways To Live

Hear us out; there are no jobs too, except you create new ones. Entrepreneurship is the last resort for the unemployed or underpaid white-collar peeps. Once people start earning higher, with hopes of changing their financial status, the purchasing power cripples. It also appears the government doesn’t care, which leads Nigerians to the conclusion that they’re getting a lot of mileage out of the entire situation. Hence, the massive rate of relocation abroad—Japa. Even though the situation abroad isn’t entirely rosy, but to Nigerians, it’s the lesser of two evils.

There are inexhaustible reasons people opt for cheaper means of livelihood. The above-mentioned are just a fraction of what is. Everyone is aware of this. Unless you’ve been out of touch with current events, which is extremely unlikely because almost everyone is dealt the same hand in this country. Or maybe you just flew in from Yankee after having spent decades there, then we can make exceptions, but even though!. Surely you watch the news or hear from people back home. Right?.

Nigerians are very resilient people and can thrive regardless of the situation they find themselves in. The ability to cleverly come up with solutions to pressing challenges is deeply inherent in them. Anytime inflation rocks the economy, they have stand-by solutions or alternative ways of handling their problems, much like shock absorbers. What are the economic situations facing Nigeria if not a complete shock?.

So what is the cheapest way to live in a country where the economic situation is this dreadful?. There are many ways of living inexpensively in Nigeria and these may vary individually. We’ll delve into some salient and helpful tips you’ll need to stay afloat in the meantime, until when your Japa clicks. Before that, let’s have a look at what dissolves most of our finances.

What Do People Spend Most Of Their Money On?

Nigerians typically spend most of their monies on housing, food, fees, healthcare, fuel, clothing, and other utilities. Including chop life which is a must. Even though the average Nigerian doesn’t earn enough to cover housing, much less to chop life or enjoy. Yet they do this regadless.

There are several things to consider when looking for the cheapest ways to live. First, you need to properly analyze the mechanics of spending your finance to understand what takes the biggest bite out of it. While the government might be partly responsible for the many failures of the Nigerian economy, most of the time, the financial woes are self-induced.

What Is The Cheapest Way To Live In Nigeria Currently?

1. Tight Budget

Start by going on a seriously tight budget and planning toward your expenses. One of the cheapest ways to live and survive in Nigeria is to go on a strict budget. The steeper the economy, the tighter people should make their belts to cut back on irrelevant expenses. Ditching some of the superfluous lifestyles is a great way of cutting back on expenditures. Some of the unnecessary expenses to cut back on include expensive meals at luxury restaurants, high-end gadgets, extravagant leisure trips, irrelevant subscriptions, etc. When you’re financially disciplined, you become conscious and cautious of your spending habits.

2. Multiple Streams Of Income

You’ve probably heard Nigerians using the phrase ‘multiple streams of income’ to admonish one another to earn from different sources. Some 9-5ers are overdependent on their salaries without having hedges in form of extra income. One of the current financial realities in Nigeria is that the more you earn, the more prices of things spiral out of control. So, having just a single source of income won’t do it for you during a recession.

3. Migrate To Cheaper Places

At least if you can’t relocate abroad, you have the option of migrating to less expensive places. In this context, less expensive doesn’t signify areas concentrated with poverty. No, far from it. The stress that comes with living in low-income neighborhoods is usually not worth it. In most cases, these low-income areas are more ridiculously expensive than high-brow areas. There are cheaper places in Nigeria to live comfortably, save, or plan for the future. You just have to find them.

4. Go Back Home

This is usually one of the cheapest ways to live in Nigeria. Move back home to your family or loved ones to steer clear of the exorbitant prices of rented houses, food, transportation, etc. Especially those living in big cities like Abuja, Lagos, etc. Depending on what home means to you, the term is subjective. You can also move in with a friend, relative, or acquaintance to reduce the cost of the rent.

5. Save More

As radical as this might sound, it’s one of the cheapest ways to live and stay afloat during inflation or financial crisis. After cutting back on several pointless expenditures, saving money always comes in handy in the future. Try to invest too while you save to make profitable returns. There are various Nigerian savings and investment platforms to choose from.

The Nightmare Of Attending An African Christmas Wedding

Blessing Ernest

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December 23, 2022

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The Nightmare Of Attending An African Christmas Wedding

First of all, don’t do it. There are valid reasons why you should never attend an African Christmas wedding. Especially, Nigerian weddings. Nigerians have several ideas for Christmas weddings and most of them are frightening. We do not mean that figuratively.

The Christmas season in Nigeria is a pretty impressive affair—it gets better when there’s a Christmas wedding. Food is in abundance, drinks flow generously and the meat just keeps coming. All the rich, influential relatives, including the sneaky ones who are the object of family gossip troops back to the village. There, welcome greetings come in droves, but felicitations are selective.

How Do Nigerians Welcome People During Christmas?

Beware of African uncles and aunties rushing to receive you as you alight from the car, bus, keke(tricycle) or motorcycle. With raucous sounds of excitement and grating shouts of ‘wey bread, wey bread.’ Depending on your mode of transportation or the energy that accompany your arrival, you’re either warmly received, treated casually or ignored.

If you’re too ecstatic, you don’t really have money. If you just smile and wave, maybe you have small change. But if you walk with an air of importance and only smile briefly, then you have deep pockets. The villagers welcoming you stop mid-cheer when you alight empty handed. They catch their lapse and quickly embrace you while they curl their lips in mockery over your shoulder. Later, in your absence, they’ll trade snide remarks.

Those who immediately alight and start sharing money or presents from the boots of their cars are the Odogwus. In this context, the Odogwus are the rich and bougie. Their doors are thrown open from their arrival to departure and everyone visits them to eat, make merry and complain about that one roof that is leaking.

There are tons of things slated to happen at a Nigerian wedding organized in December. If you’re a proper Nigerian you’ll know to stave off attending. If you must however attend, especially for Gen Zers, take heed of the following realities.

Why You Should Not Attend A Nigerian Wedding In December

In the grand scheme of things, a Nigerian Christmas is mostly for family reunions. It could be happy or bitter conventions and what better time to reunite than a Christmas wedding ceremony?.
Most people attending a Nigerian Christmas wedding are secretly or openly cutthroat. Someone has to relay to the doubting Thomases the success of their nemesis’ 38 year old daughter’s wedding. Or there’s someone who needs a slot at the groom’s company. Either that, or there’s a Yankee husband to snag.
Nigerian aunties will guffaw at the trendy Christmas ornaments used for the wedding decorations, the half-done rice and the groom’s shoe. Where are the traditional Nigerian wedding decorations?. When is the Amala and Ewedu, ukwa or nkwobi arriving?.
You need to have an embarrassment of riches to splurge on the couples and their extended families. Listen, never go to a Nigerian Christmas wedding empty handed.
keep dipping your hands into your deep pockets and you don’t need an introduction—the MC will announce it.
If you’re a single lady approaching 30, wear a ring on your fourth finger. Seriously, if you don’t have, borrow one. The aunties will cackle at your inability to find a better half.
Don’t drink too much, eat too much, laugh too much or look too sad. Haven’t you heard, too much of everything is bad!.
Never let your mother be in attendance with that same wrapper or outfit she wore to August meeting. To attend a Nigerian Christmas wedding where there’s competition, you must dress to the nines.
If you’ve been married longer than 2 months without any sign of fertility, don’t attend with your wife. Tongues will wag and your wife will cry.
Don’t go to a Nigerian Christmas wedding if you’re a deportee, drug addict, fraudster or a failed Nigerian guy. People in these categories are the village pariahs. Villagers will treat them and their families with disdain.

An African Christmas Wedding For The Strong-willed

Regardless of the things said or done at Christmas weddings, if you’re strong-willed, you’re protected. Otherwise, you’re fed to the wolves—this is the African reality.

Go on and attend if you’re a believer in the spirit of Christmas and the spread of love, joy and cheer. Which is exactly what Christmas is about. A Christmas wedding should be all about reuniting and rekindling. A time where people forget about their worries and enjoy the company of each other. The event is centered on the couples. Shower them with hearty congratulations and appreciations. And reminisce old memories that will bring joy and laughter to everyone.

If this is you, then you’re safe to attend an African Christmas wedding.

As Naira Implodes, Discover Fintech Apps To Save In Dollars

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December 9, 2022

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As Naira Implodes, Discover Fintech Apps To Save In Dollars

The naira has continued a steady decline in the parallel market, imploding to N855 per dollar following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s declaration to introduce new banknotes. Never before in the history of the country’s economy has the currency depleted to this level. Even as inflation surges and rocks the Nigerian economy, citizens have eschewed self-indulgence and resorted to frugality. Which in this case is seeking out means of tightening their belts and managing more. Not just any kind of managing, but penny-pinching the severely devalued naira. Fintech apps are currently providing succour to those willing to save despite the inflationary spiral.

Meanwhile Nigerians who earn in dollars as well as those who had had bulk naira in their possession, either in physical form or stowed away in banks are advantaged. They are currently in luck, strutting around with smiles plastered on their faces unlike the disadvantaged majority. In this crippling times, the last thing on people’s minds is hardly savings or investments. Yet, Nigerians in the thriving category are seen cramming every note they have into domiciliary accounts.

Some Nigerians fear being stuck with the old notes when the redesigned naira is launched. For them to be on the safe lane, it’ll require bringing out all the old banknotes in their possession, convert it to cash, then proceed to save and invest the money in reliable fintech apps.

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Fintech apps are financial technology applications that employ technology to conveniently manage finances and digital transactions. These money saving and investment platforms provide hedges against rising inflation and also give interests on savings. Let’s look at some of the fintech apps in Nigeria that allow users save or invest in dollars.

Fintech Apps For Saving / Investing In Dollars

1. PiggyVest

Piggyvest is an online savings and investment platform formerly known as piggybank.ng. In 2016, Somto Ifezue, Odunayo Eweniyi and Joshua Chibueze founded the first online savings website in Nigeria. The Piggyvest franchise claims to have served over four million Nigerian users since its inception and rebranding in 2019 till date.

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To save in dollars on Piggyvest, the registration and Flex Naira account opening process must be completed once the app is downloaded. The Piggyvest app is available on iOS and Android. Afterwards, users are provided with options of the amount of dollars they wish to purchase, funding source (either bank debit card or Flex Naira wallet) to complete the transaction. Piggyvest offers users up to 7% interest rates per annum for saving on the Flex Dollar account.

2. Cowrywise

Cowrywise is another fintech app Nigerians utilize to save in dollars, with user interface and site design that are quite similar to Piggyvest’s. Allowing its users access to tools and information to help them make well-informed decisions. It equally offers several other savings and investment benefits, short term and long term targets, group investments etc.

Cowrywise offers features that Piggyvest do not. Cultural sensitive investment options such as the halal savings plan that allows muslim users to save without interest rates or rewards, according to Islamic values. The company is Y combinator backed and was co-founded in 2017 by Ahmed Razaq (CEO) and Edward Popoola (CTO).

Users save in dollars by selecting the investment tab of the updated Cowrywise app, then complete the risk assessment form which is optional. Before clicking the “Dollar Mutual Funds” to invest.

3. Risevest

Risevest is an online savings and investment company that seeks to restructure financial investment in Nigeria. Rise operates using a varied selection of investment options that includes stocks, real estate and fixed income securities. It specifically caters to users investing in the aforementioned by using in-depth research, insights and analysis of the stock and real estate market, with 14% interest rates respectively.

The Risevest Fixed Income plan is tailored to meet the needs of users desiring to save in dollars. It allows customers more stable returns than the stocks plan, but with lesser interest rate of 10% per annum.

Risevest was established in 2019 by Eke Urum, Bosun Olanrewaju and Tony Odiba. Eke Urum, was found guilty of sexual misconduct and abuse of power following his resignation as CEO, which was effectuated by investors. Hence, Urum has been asked to join the startup’s board of directors that was non-existent prior to the fiasco. Tony Odiba, the startup’s co-founder and Head of Product was appointed acting CEO of the company.

4. Trove

Trove is one of the fintech apps enabling dollar investment in Nigeria. It also offers investors access to U.S, China and Nigerian stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, and fractional investments. Trove mobile app is is available for Android and iOS and it’s easy to navigate for beginner investors. Active users purchase or trade stocks, bonds and foreign assets via debit card or bank transfer. Those on a quest for brokerage services can look elsewhere as Trove is a tech platform, not a registered broker-dealer or investment adviser.

Once users completes the sign up process, next thing is to fund either the naira or dollar wallet that Trove users operates with. The Naira wallet allow customers to purchase choice asset classes, while the Dollar wallet enables foreign transactions. Trading foreign equities and fixed income securities will require funding the users’ Dollar wallet with the naira equivalent of the dollar amount they wish to save or invest.

Oluwatomi Solanke is the CEO and co-founded Trove with Austin Akagu and Desayo Ajisegiri in 2018.

5. MyStash Nigeria

MyStash is another fintech startup offering Nigerians online saving services. The platform provides customers a myriad of products such as SaveChecks, Profits by myStash, Smart Personal Savings, etc. SaveChecks works by allowing users receive part of their wages from employers directly into their myStash accounts in dollars. This partnership between companies and myStash Nigeria fosters organizational culture and accelerates workforce retention.

While the SaveChecks plan allows companies pay their staff in dollars, the Profits by myStash package on the other hand is different. It caters to businesses and keeps track of all dealings. Remittance is obtained in naira, then proceeds from sales are saved in either naira or dollars.

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Much identical to Kuda’s Spend+Save tool, Smart Personal Savings is myStash’s digital saving strategy. Depending on the user’s preference, Smart Personal Savings is an automated tool that automatically puts money aside every time a customer spends money. Which includes but not limited to withdrawals, online purchases or bill payments. When customers earn their paychecks, part of it is equally saved, as well as wallet for stashing any loose change.

The startup was founded in 2021 by Onyinye Stephanie Oguego, Christiana Okere and Adebowale Opaniru.

Paystack Unveils POS Terminal SmartPeak P1000

Blessing Ernest

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December 1, 2022

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Paystack Unveils POS Terminal SmartPeak P1000

African payment processing company Paystack has brought to limelight a POS terminal (point of sale) to aid modern businesses. This was revealed via their social media platforms. We’ll be looking at the features, specifications, pricing, and availability in this post.

Originally a Nigerian fintech that enables e-commerce businesses receive payments via credit/debit card, money transfer and mobile money on their websites or mobile apps. Paystack is a disruptive financial technology company making waves in the African financial industry.

Following the fintech’s acquisition by Stripe from two Nigerian software wizards Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi, the company has since witnessed explosive expansions. They have made more progress and Paystack only recently, became the first payment gateway in Africa’s largest economy to become an Apple Pay partner.

Although, the financial service company was already spear heading advanced payment solutions in Nigeria. Before the acquisition, Paystack was on the verge of expansion into other African countries like Ghana. But presently, the company has grown to serve customers in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and recently, it secured Payment Service Provider Authorization from the Central Bank of Kenya.

Here are some of the countries Paystack is expanding to:

Algeria.
🇦🇴 Angola.
🇧🇯 Benin.
🇧🇼 Botswana.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso.
🇧🇮 Burundi.
🇨🇻 Cabo Verde.
🇨🇲 Cameroon.

Which Countries Use Paystack POS Terminal?

Paystack’s rapid expansion to other African countries demonstrates the company’s reliability. It equally makes it plain that they are quite deft and advanced in what they are doing.

Currently, the Paystack POS terminal is only available to registered merchants in Nigeria. But the company is looking to expand to other African countries in no time.

How Does The Paystack POS Terminal Work?

Much like the Moniepoint from TeamApt, a business payments platform helping SMEs, Paystack terminal allows businesses to accept payments from customers and keep track of sales.

There are several other mobile POS terminals in Nigeria. They include First Monie, UBA Monie, Nomba, Access Closa POS terminal, etc. But the perks of utilizing the Paystack POS terminal by far exceeds most of the other types of POS devices. Below are the features and specifications of Paystack POS terminal.

Paystack enables multiple payment channels such as Card(Visa, Mastercard, Verve), USSD from multiple banks, as well as bank transfers. Which several point of sale devices are deficient in. This is an obvious trump card over other POS systems that have several limitations when it comes to instant payment.
The terminal equally allows users to view individual transactions on their terminal dashboard, mitigating the stress of aggregating large sums. When reconciling figures, most businesses undergo undue stress comparing transactions and activities. But the Paystack POS terminal is able to solve this by equally allowing users to reconcile both online and offline transactions on their dashboard. As well as keep track of all transactions using the Paystack mobile app.
Paystack open source software also enables developers to customize apps for the terminal to improve brand awareness. The entire platform is programmable in such a way that customers are treated to post-purchase experiences.
Companies with a bevy of businesses and ventures are allowed to receive and make split payments automatically into separate bank accounts.
The POS terminal has a global SIM card and automatically alternates Wifi connections with the fastest signals

Paystack Terminal Device Specifications

5.0-inch HD 1280×720 capacitive touchscreen
5 megapixel auto focus rear camera
1x Micro USB2.0, 1x DC jack
1GB RAM, 8GB ROM support 32GB external TF card
Quad-core CPU
1D/2D barcode recognition
7.4V/2000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery
100~240V AC 50/60HzAdapter

The Paystack hardware price for the Live P1000 is ₦‎100,00 while that of the Test P1000 is ₦‎80,000. While the fees for the various payment channels range from:

0.5% capped at ₦1,000, 1.5% + ₦100 capped at ₦2,000 with ₦100 waived for transactions under ₦2,500 and 1.5% + ₦100 for card, USSD and bank transfers respectively.

Paternity Leave For Men In Nigerian Civil Service

Blessing Ernest

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November 30, 2022

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Paternity Leave For Men In Nigerian Civil Service

A plethora of issues plague the public sector in Nigeria, to say nothing of other marginalized groups in the country. Some of these challenges include lack of employee incentives like parental leave, unpaid remuneration, tribalism, corruption, etc. The 2009 parental leave granted to mothers in the public offices have stretched to make all-encompassing provisions —paternity leave for men in the public sector.

In some economically developed countries, the government makes child-care leave accessible to Federal employees when the necessary criteria is satisfied. Although Nigeria has been far behind regarding public employee incentives, it’s beginning to finally catch up with global trends. The Federal Government’s recent approval of a 14-day paternity leave for men in Nigerian public service is more than a positive improvement.

The plenitude of natural resources in Nigeria is sufficient for the average citizen to live comfortably. But the commitment of the government to properly harness and distribute the nation’s wealth is below par. Same with Federal jobs and incentives.

Why Is The Parental Leave Policy For Men In Nigeria Necessary?

Nigerian men struggle to get jobs at defunct administrative offices, which they slave away at for years. And at the most, these workers are scarcely paid or underpaid, not recompensed —especially for their death or losses, and often receive measly pensions upon retirement. By law, civil workers are entitled to paid, job-protected, parental leaves, vacations, among other incentives, so as to increase parental care and child development.

The Federal government policies to reduce unemployment has waxed and waned, leaving Nigerians to resort to other lucrative private ventures. Statistical research shows that entrepreneurship is becoming more popular and entrepreneurs are happier than other people working Federal jobs. At least entrepreneurs work for themselves and are not loyal to any organizational hierarchy. Which is the perfect trump card over civil service workers when it comes to strengthening familial relationships.

As a rule, back-alley recruitment portals exist in Nigeria to meet the needs of marginalized groups of unemployed men and women. Hence, most people working as public servants lack the qualifications and training to manoeuvre the jobs they illegally obtain. Once these jobs are allotted, eye-opening experiences like overdue salaries set in. And every mild discomfort felt is ameliorated with unwarranted transfer of aggression.

The improvement of Federal employee incentives such as parental leave is not only significant to the developmental needs of children. But also boosts the physical and mental well-being of parents. Most Nigerian homes are in shambles because parents lack the mental capacity to run it. It equally allows for more equitable division of household responsibilities as well as increased child bonding.

When Was The Leave Approved In Nigeria?

On November 25, 2022, the Nigerian Head of Civil Service Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan announced the 14-day paternity leave for men. Which takes effect on working days, not more than once in two years, and for a maximum of four children. In the circular, Yemi-Esan also went ahead to divulge that male officers who adopts a child under four months old, will equally enjoy said Leave.

Are The Redesigned Naira Notes An Utter Joke?

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Blessing Ernest

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November 23, 2022

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Are the redesigned naira notes an utter joke or shey you dey whine me ni?.

During a recent exclusive event that was held at Aso Rock Presidential Villa Abuja, the federal government revealed the long-drawn-out naira notes it promised to redesign. The redesigned naira notes are quite something and Nigerians are livid. The legendary Fela Kuti would have sent a disconsolate lament in response.

The naira has continued a steady decline in the parallel market for several months. Imploding to N855 per dollar following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s declaration to introduce new banknotes. Never before in the history of the country’s economy has the currency depleted to this level.

Even as inflation surges and rocks the Nigerian economy, citizens have eschewed self-indulgence and resorted to frugality. Which in this case is seeking out means of tightening their belts and managing more. Not just any kind of managing, but penny-pinching the severely devalued naira.

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Are The Redesigned Naira Notes Just Test Run Or It Has Come To Stay?

Some Nigerians fear being stuck with the old notes when the redesigned naira is launched. For them to be on the safe lane, it’ll require bringing out all the old banknotes in their possession, convert it to cash, then proceed to save and invest the money in reliable fintech apps. These fintech apps are currently providing succour to those willing to save despite the inflationary spiral.

Following this huge reveal, those who had had bulk naira in their possession, either in physical form or stowed away in banks are at a disadvantage. It’ll be one very onerous, chaotic ordeal trying to make purchases with the revamped legal tender.

Although the revealed currencies are more like a ludicrous excuse for test run of the naira notes in ₦‎1,000, ₦‎500 and ₦‎200 denominations. These divulged specimens have no significant variation from the old bank notes. Save for the powder blue tint on the ₦‎1,000, sage tint on the ₦‎500 as well as a nearly invisible orange-red tint on the ₦‎200, the bills are still the same.

It is equally uncertain if more notes will be subsequently unveiled by the federal government of Nigeria.

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Well-paid Social Media Marketing Jobs In Nigeria

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Blessing Ernest

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November 18, 2022

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Well-paid Social Media Marketing Jobs In Nigeria

Social media (SM) is contributing significantly to Nigeria’s growth, strengthening the financial, economic, agricultural and educational sectors. Millions of businesses have and are still thriving in Nigeria because of the advent of social media. You’d often hear the phrases “digital marketing, online jobs, influencer content,” etc spilling out from the lips of many Nigerians. While the downside of SM abound, we cannot help but recognize the benefits which seem to outweigh the detriments. One of those valuable perks of social media’s emergence is the scores of social media marketing jobs available to Nigerians.

Thanks to the lockdown and social platforms, graduates and job seekers in the country are capable of applying for jobs, conducting interviews and working remotely. The internet community has also facilitated the growth and expansion of several businesses, ventures, companies etc, an online community where people hire or get hired.

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The internet community has positively transformed the way businesses are able to influence consumer behavior. Companies and businesses can now promote content that drives engagement and reach a wider audience, eliminating communication limitations that were observed in traditional marketing.

Not only does social media offer employment opportunities, it also enables businesses to connect with customers in ways that traditional marketing couldn’t. From content platforms to social sites and micro-blogging services, social media is a valuable driver of consumer decisions. Some popular social media apps include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat and Pinterest. Each platform has distinctive features that makes interactions between existing and potential customers possible.

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What Is Social Media Marketing (SMM)?

Simply put, social media marketing (SMM) also known as digital marketing or e-marketing is the use of social media platforms to market products and services.

Through social media marketing (SMM), brands employ social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to engage with customers, increase sales, enhance customer base and drive website traffic. Unlike traditional marketing, social media marketing allows several organizations to also receive customer feedback.

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Some of the social media marketing techniques and strategies to engage users, market products and services include the use of social media influencers, interactive chatbots, virtual or augmented reality, audience-targeted advertising, building an online audience, etc.

Most of the high-income jobs in Nigeria are social media-related. A single job can pay as high as 900k monthly, which no entry level bank job can remunerate. Among the job roles available to individuals on social media platforms are strategist, manager, consultant, assistant positions etc.

We curated a list of the best paying social media marketing jobs in Nigeria below.

Highest-paid Social Media Marketing Jobs In Nigeria

Social Media Manager

One of the high-paying social media marketing jobs in Nigeria is social media manager. As a social media manager, you’re responsible for developing strategies to create content, increase engagement, develop social campaigns and review analytics.

Depending on the organization, a social media manager’s role can be diverse and they also go as far as working with teams and specialists to produce and curate content. As well as sharing content to various social media channels and communicating with key stakeholders in a company.

If you’re interested in becoming a social media manager, you’ll require skills like writing, editing, use of analytical tools, graphic design, proper time management, creative thinking, etc. To also land a social media manager position, you need to be aware of pop culture, trends, events, etc.

In Nigeria, experienced social media managers earn between ₦400,000 to ₦1,500,000 including tips and other incentives.

Community Manager

The role of an online community manager is to develop content marketing plan and provide community feedback to the company and stakeholders. Community managers focuses on identifying relationships within the online community and proceeds to nurture it. Aside that, a community manager also monitors social media campaigns and analyzes web traffic using key performance indicators (KPIs).

They also work with journalists and PR agencies to ensure accurate brand representation. Community managers are expected to participate in social events, gatherings and workshops. To become a community manager, you need years of experience in communication, public relations, customer service, search engine optimization and web metrics.

Social Media Analyst

This is one of the well-paying social media marketing jobs in Nigeria. A social media analyst is responsible for evaluating the outcome of social media campaigns, content performance, listening data, researching trends and current events. They’re equally responsible for building a company’s social team, as well as offer insights to help mitigate crisis.

Those looking to work in this field require excellent communication skills, in-depth understanding of SEO, analytical thinking, experience with social media platforms and digital marketing campaigns, etc.

Social Media Consultant

When brands need help in developing and implementing social media strategies, they hire social media consultants. For social media consultants, managing the social media presence of organizations entails, creating content, tracking social media campaigns, web traffic and monitoring channels. They also create brand awareness, as well as manage social media accounts for brands and businesses.

A typical social media consultant salary in Nigeria ranges from 200k – 500k per month. Although some social media consultants earn less than 180k.

Social Media Marketing Specialist

The role of a social media marketing specialist is similar to that of a social media consultant, but with few distinct perks. A social media marketing specialist may be responsible for developing strategy, community management, creative directing, copywriting, customer service, and analyzing data.

Their job role often gets confused with that of a social media manager. Social media marketing specialists much like social media mand the overall digital marketing efforts.anagers, work with multiple teams to develop strategy. They also work with designers, content creators, etc to manage online communities.

Social Media Strategist

Also known as digital marketing strategist, a social marketing strategist is responsible for the planning, developing and implementing an organization’s social media strategy in order to improve online presence and boost sales. It is currently among the highly paid social media marketing jobs in Nigeria.

They evaluate social media campaigns, track and analyze data, work with other teams such as marketing, sales, copywriters and designers to increase online presence and enhance digital marketing in an organization.

Social Media Marketing Coordinator

A social media marketing coordinator contacts influencers, applies SEO tactics to drive consumer engagement, works closely with creators and other marketing consultants to develop campaigns. As well as supervise the creation of social media posts, logos or infographics designs. Their goal is to give the company maximum publicity through campaigns.

They are also responsible for hiring and training other members of the company’s social media marketing team.

Social Media Assistant

Among the high-income social media marketing jobs in Nigeria is a social media assistant job. People with this role work together with the social media specialists, SEO team, digital marketing department, creators, etc to ensure maximum content engagement on all social media platforms.

Social Media Director

The Social Media Director creates awareness and brand development through social media by identifying target customers. In addition to this, they take on the task of developing effective marketing strategy, assisting in recruiting new team members and scheduling posts on social media platforms.

As well as actively engaging the audience, managing the online community, increasing traffic and monitoring social media trends.