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UNSERSTADING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

  Before Launching a Regulated Product, Understand the Regulatory Requirements An entrepreneur can have: ✅ A good product ✅ Attractive packaging ✅ A strong marketing plan ✅ Potential customers …and still encounter problems if the applicable regulatory requirements were not considered early. For businesses dealing with products regulated by NAFDAC , entrepreneurs should first determine whether their specific product falls within NAFDAC's regulatory scope and understand the applicable requirements. Depending on the product, considerations may include: Product registration Facility/manufacturing requirements Product documentation Labelling Packaging Quality and safety requirements Applicable regulatory approvals My advice to entrepreneurs: Don't wait until your product is ready for mass marketing before asking about regulatory compliance. Build compliance into the business plan from the beginning. This can help you avoid unnecessary delays, costs and op...

NAFDAC REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

  DANISJOGA BUSINESS SUCCESS SERIES — CHAPTER 16 SELLING FOOD, DRUGS OR COSMETICS? DON'T IGNORE NAFDAC Imagine developing a product, spending money on packaging, marketing and distribution—and only later discovering that your product falls within a regulated category. This is why entrepreneurs involved in products regulated by NAFDAC need to understand the applicable requirements before putting products on the Nigerian market. NAFDAC regulates and controls relevant products including areas such as: 💊 Drugs 🍎 Food 🧴 Cosmetics 🧪 Medical devices and other regulated products. Before launching a regulated product, ask: 1️⃣ Is my product regulated by NAFDAC? 2️⃣ What requirements apply to my specific product? 3️⃣ What documentation is required? 4️⃣ What manufacturing or facility requirements apply? 5️⃣ What labelling requirements apply? 6️⃣ Does the product require registration or other regulatory approval before marketing? 💡 BUSINESS LESSON Don't develop the ...

Your Intellectual Property Can Be a Business Asset

  Your Intellectual Property Can Be a Business Asset When entrepreneurs hear the word "assets," they often think about: Buildings. Vehicles. Equipment. Cash. Inventory. But what about the things you create ? Your book. Your software. Your photographs. Your videos. Your designs. Your original written materials. These can also have commercial value. This is why entrepreneurs should understand copyright. A few practical lessons: 1. Keep evidence of creation. 2. Understand what copyright protects. 3. Don't assume online content is free to copy. 4. Use contracts when engaging creators. 5. Identify your valuable intellectual-property assets. One common mistake is waiting until someone copies your work before thinking about intellectual-property protection. A better approach is to understand your rights and ownership arrangements from the beginning. 💡 BUSINESS THOUGHT Your business may be building intellectual property without even realising it. The co...

COPYRIGHT: YOU CREATED IT BUT IS IT PROTECTED

  YOU CREATED IT — BUT IS IT PROTECTED? As an Entrepreneur, you may create: 📚 Books 📝 Articles 🎵 Music 🎥 Videos 📸 Photographs 🎨 Designs 💻 Software 📢 Advertising materials and other original creative works. These creations may have value. This is where copyright protection becomes important. Copyright generally protects original creative works rather than simply protecting an idea. Here are five things entrepreneurs should understand: 1️⃣ Creation matters Keep evidence showing when and how your work was created. 2️⃣ Understand what copyright protects Copyright generally concerns original expression rather than an abstract idea. 3️⃣ Don't assume everything online is free to use A photograph, article, video, music or graphic you find online may belong to someone else. 4️⃣ Think about ownership If you hire someone to create content, design or software for your business, understand the contractual arrangements concerning ownership and permitted use. 5️⃣ P...

SCUML Registration: An Important Compliance Question for Certain Nigerian Businesses

  SCUML Registration: An Important Compliance Question for Certain Nigerian Businesses After CAC registration and tax identification, entrepreneurs should ask another question: Does my business fall within a category that has SCUML obligations? SCUML—the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering —is responsible for registration and monitoring of relevant Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions in Nigeria, within the applicable AML/CFT framework. The regulatory framework covers a range of sectors, including businesses such as: Real estate businesses Dealers in precious stones and metals Automobile dealers Hotels Accountants and accounting firms Legal practitioners Consultants and consulting companies Construction companies Jewellery businesses Certain high-value goods businesses among others. Why should entrepreneurs pay attention? Because registration is only one part of compliance. Depending on the business and applicable rules, releva...

SCUML REGISTRATION FOR BUSINESS IN NIGERIA

  SCUML REGISTRATION: DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED IT? You have registered your business with CAC. You have your Tax ID. But there is another important question: Does your business require SCUML registration? SCUML means Special Control Unit against Money Laundering . It is concerned with the registration, monitoring and AML/CFT compliance of relevant Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in Nigeria. Some of the businesses/professions covered by the current framework include: 🏠 Real estate businesses 💎 Dealers in precious stones and metals 🚗 Automobile dealers 🏨 Hotels ⚖️ Legal practitioners and related professionals 📊 Accountants and accounting firms 💼 Consultants and consulting companies 🏗️ Construction companies 💍 Jewellery businesses 🛒 Certain dealers in high-value goods ✈️ Travel agencies and other listed sectors The exact applicability depends on the nature and activities of the business. 💡 WHY SHOULD AN ENTREPRENEUR CARE? If ...

What About Your Tax Identity In Compsny Registration In Nigeria

  CAC Registration Is Done. What About Your Tax Identity? One of the questions I encourage entrepreneurs to ask after registering their business is: "What do I need to do about my tax obligations?" Many entrepreneurs focus heavily on obtaining their CAC certificate and overlook the importance of understanding their tax identity and ongoing tax compliance. Under Nigeria's current tax administration framework, a Tax Identification Number (Tax ID) is used to identify taxable persons for tax administration, compliance and enforcement. For businesses, the Tax ID is linked to CAC registration records. This means entrepreneurs should pay attention to: 1. Tax identification Make sure your business has the appropriate tax identity. 2. Accurate business information Your CAC and tax records should contain consistent and accurate information. 3. Understanding applicable taxes Don't assume that every business has exactly the same tax obligations. 4. Tax filing and com...

TIN REGISTRATION: WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND TAX ID

  DANISJOGA BUSINESS SUCCESS SERIES — CHAPTER 12 TIN REGISTRATION: WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND TAX ID You have registered your business with CAC. Congratulations! 🎉 But business registration is not the end of your compliance journey. The next important area every entrepreneur should understand is tax registration and Tax Identification . In Nigeria's current tax administration system, a Tax ID is used to identify taxpayers for tax administration, compliance and enforcement. For businesses, the Tax ID is linked to their CAC registration records. So, what should an entrepreneur understand? 1️⃣ Your business needs a tax identity A properly registered business should understand its tax obligations and ensure its tax records are properly established. 2️⃣ Don't assume CAC registration means your tax obligations are finished CAC registration and tax administration are related but are not the same thing. Your business may have additional tax registration, filing...

British American Tobacco recruiting Operator, Non Mgmt in Oyo State Nigeria

  Job description Job title : Operator, non-mgmt Job Location : Oyo Deadline : February 20, 2026 Quick Recommended Links Your Key Responsibilities Will Include • Continue to create OPLs to teach others how to help you keep your equipment maintained at standard • Effectively manage resources through proper management of contractors within own jurisdiction to carry out duties and support with general tidiness of wor k area. • Participate in project delivery and execution as well as participating in monthly/Quarterly department team meetings/briefings • Participating in Shift Transition Meeting and Planned Stop huddles/critiques, per the Site DDS DMS • Work with other Module equipment owners to maintain cohesive, responsive, flexible organization • Deliver operational key performance indicator's for Run to Target DMS execution • Member of AM team and contact point for own equipment for own line. Includes transformation points, sources of contaminations, critical defects, smart of fix ...

Top Up and Get Reward

 TOP UP AND GET REWARD (TGR) Top-up and Get Rewards (TGR), is a world of digitally transformed airtime-vending and bill-paying platform. Our business is to help you get involved in the 'train of profit' that telecommunication firms enjoy! You will become a beneficiary in the shares of profits whenever you recharge your phones, buy internet data, cable TV subscriptions and pay for electricity utility bills. Top-up and Get Rewards (TGR) It's a company duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).  FACTS ABOUT Topup and Get Reward NCC & CAC LICENSEAFFILIATION TO UNITED NATIONS AFFILIATION TO UNITED NATIONS 2021 WSIS CHANPIONSHIP AWARD COMPANY’S OFFICE ADDRESS: 2ND FLOOR, ESTATE PLAZA, MAGODO PHASE 2, NEAR KARIS SCHOOL, EMMANUEL KESHI STREET, MAGODO GRA, LAGOS WHY THIS TGR BUSINESS IS SO AMAZING It is about you earning ANYTIME, ALL DAY! You Recharge Your Phone You earn 2% without you going out of your house You...

Global Alliance for improve Nutrition recruiting Finance Manager in Abuja.

  Fixed Term Duration 24 Months About the Role The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Finance Manager to lead on providing essential financial services to programme operations for GAIN, Nigeria. This role will be offered on a two (2) year fixed term contract, subject to availability of funding and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria. The Finance Manager will be responsible for safeguarding GAIN's interest in financial transactions and engagements, providing effective first level stewardship of GAIN's assets and resources. Key Responsibilities include  Ensure financial transactions are recorded in line with GAIN norms and standards in timely fashion. Manage organisational funds and maintain financial records in line with GAIN guidelines.  Compile financial data for consolidation and preparation of cash flow and fund flow statements.  Collaborate with the Head of Operations on preparation of programme budgets and forecasts, analysis of grants and ex...

World Food Programme (WFP) recruiting Management Services Officer in Abuja

  The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. WHY JOIN WFP?   WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobi...

Top Up and Get Reward

 TOP UP AND GET REWARD (TGR) Top-up and Get Rewards (TGR), is a world of digitally transformed airtime-vending and bill-paying platform. Our business is to help you get involved in the 'train of profit' that telecommunication firms enjoy! You will become a beneficiary in the shares of profits whenever you recharge your phones, buy internet data, cable TV subscriptions and pay for electricity utility bills. Top-up and Get Rewards (TGR) It's a company duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).  FACTS ABOUT Topup and Get Reward NCC & CAC LICENSEAFFILIATION TO UNITED NATIONS AFFILIATION TO UNITED NATIONS 2021 WSIS CHANPIONSHIP AWARD COMPANY’S OFFICE ADDRESS: 2ND FLOOR, ESTATE PLAZA, MAGODO PHASE 2, NEAR KARIS SCHOOL, EMMANUEL KESHI STREET, MAGODO GRA, LAGOS WHY THIS TGR BUSINESS IS SO AMAZING It is about you earning ANYTIME, ALL DAY! You Recharge Your Phone You earn 2% without you going out of your house You...

IFPRI - International Food Policy Research Institute Abuja recruiting Senior Research Analyst

  The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Senior Research Analyst I within the Development Strategies and Governance Unit (DSG). This is a one-year, renewable appointment based at IFPRI-Nigeria, Abuja. The Senior Research Analyst will contribute to the research activities (field works, analytics, writings, publications, coordination, and engagement with stakeholders and local research partners/collaborators, and capacity strengthening on agricultural value chains, policy research, and post-harvest food-loss management.   Interested applicants must have work authorization to work in Nigeria.   Essential Duties Specific duties include but are not limited to: Project & Partner Coordination Manage and support technical components of projects/programs. Interact with, coordinate, and when appropriate manage the work of collaborators and project partners. Provide technical support to the Country Program Leader, Proje...

UNICEF recruiting Budget Specialist (Polio), P-3, Temporary Appointment, 6 Months, Abuja Nigeria

  UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.  Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.  And we never give up!  For every child,  the right to an advocate In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families.  UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally Purpose of the post: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Health Manager/ Polio Team leader the Budget Specialist will be responsible for tracking, analyzing and reporting income and expenditures for Polio and other programmes, including donor contributions and will be accountable for analyzing the needs, preparation, mana...

Voyage Leadership Development Program - Finance, Human Resources, Revenue (March 2026) at Marriot International

  Marriott International is a leading global Lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,100 properties in 79 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Marriott has more than 361,000 people working worldwide at managed or franchised properties and corporate offices. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 49M members. Applications are invited for: Title: Voyage Leadership Development Program - Finance, Human Resources, Revenue (March 2026) Job ID: 26001384 Location:  Lagos Job Type: Full-time Career area: Management Development Programs/Interns Description The Voyage Global Lead...