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The world recently mourned the passing of a boxing legend. The man who glamourized boxing and arguably the greatest boxer of all times. Ever heard, “Fly like a butter fly, sting like a bee”? We live in a generation where success is often measured in monetary terms. There is a joke that says successful individuals are…

Note: This article is intended for Nigerians only. OPE O, UP NEPA!!! A regular reaction elicited whenever NEPA restores power within the estate I live. On this occasion, I could filter out the voices of Favour my 3 years old neighbor, Jide, a professional photographer in the neighborhood and Mr. Segun, who lives on the…

Prior to graduation, many undergraduates dream of seamless integration into the world of high paying blue collar jobs. Upon graduation, many are faced with the harsh reality of unemployment. The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics puts the unemployment rate in Nigeria at 10.4 per cent (at last quarter of 2015). This article outlines 5 things you…

In 2014, more than 2000 students were called to the Nigerian Bar. This year, and the years to come, the Nigerian Law School will continue to churn out new lawyers to the ever increasing pool of lawyers in the country. As expected, the Call to Bar Ceremony, which is the ceremony “initiating” new lawyers or…

Accounting according to Investopedia is defined as the systematic and comprehensive recording of financial transactions pertaining to a business. It goes on further to include the process of summarizing, analyzing and reporting these transactions. This means invariably that the informal end of day calculation or summary a cloth seller in *idumota market carries out, as…

Most people in Western society have no qualms about utilizing hard-earned money — and often going into debt big time — for the latest furniture, clothing, cars, and electronic goods. They will even purchase gadgets and trinkets that add absolutely nothing to their happiness and satisfaction. But will they part with some of their cash for educational products…

It is the pride of every Engineering student to have the title “Engr.” precede their names.  It is for this reason that knowbaseconsult interviewed Engr. Ahmed Kazeem on the procedures required for a fresh engineering graduate to become a registered Engineer with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and Council for Regulation of Engineering  in…

The question – Which college degree program to choose often arises after getting out of secondary school for most students. One should pay special care and attention while looking for a higher degree course program to make one’s career prospects bright. In general, before getting into any higher degree course students usually have almost no-idea…

In the quest to provide valuable career information to secondary school leavers and undergraduates, Knowbase consult conducted an interview with an ICAN certified, practicing accountant with over 5 years working experience in the banking sector. What advice do you have for Secondary School Leavers? Secondary School Leavers who have sat and passed the Senior Secondary…