TWELVE THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT CHRISTMAS: No 3 & 4 WILL SHOCK YOU

1. CHRISTMAS EVOLUTION: In the early years of the start of Christianity the main holiday was Easter. It was in the 4th Century that church officials made a decision to have the birth of Jesus celebrated as a holiday and Pope Julius I chose December 25 as the day of Jesus' birth. The holiday, which was first called the Feast of the Nativity, spread to England by the end of the 6th Century and to Scandinavia by the end of the 8th Century.

2. XMAS TREE: Workers in the construction industry are responsible for the tradition of having a Christmas tree on display at Rockefeller Center in New York City. They are credited with placing an undecorated tree at the site in the early 1930s.

3. RICE AND CHICKEN/TURKEY: It is the season and period in Nigeria when Rice and chicken/turkey becomes more popular than the President of the country. If you don’t believe me ask mummy junior and Governor Ambode about Lake Rice bonanza.

4.  JAN 7^TH IS OUR OWN XMAS: Christmas in Ethiopia is celebrated on Jan. 7, around the time known as the Epiphany or Three Kings Day in North and South America.

5. CHRISTMAS CAROLS: The tradition of caroling and Christmas carols is believed to have originated in England when wandering musicians would go from town to town and visit castles and other homes of the rich to give impromptu performances. But there also is the belief that singing carols at Christmas likely came from the group of angels, shepherds and Wise Men who visited Jesus at his birth, because they worshiped the holy child, sang and proclaim praises unto Him. And after their visit, they continued their proclamations in the street. The origin of the word carol however, is thought to come from the word 'caroller,' which is a French word that describes a circle dance with singers.

6. CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS: The idea of Christmas greeting cards started in Britain in the late 1830s when John Calcott Horsley started to produce small cards that had festive scenes and a holiday greeting written inside. Similar cards were also

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TOP 10 TRENDY BUSINESSES WITH HIGH EARNING POTENTIALS FOR THE YEAR 2017

As the year 2016 comes to an intriguing conclusion, there are hues and cries in some quarters while some people became successful in the midst of the global recession witnessed in major parts of the world. In 2016, there were so many job losses while some few jobs were equally created, online businesses witnessed massive boost and booms, just like we had in 2015 the entertainment and media industry also witnessed a revolution and there were greater improvements in contents and revenues from the media universally.

In line with the usual rituals of predictions from preceding economic year, here are lists of business opportunities that will make headlines in 2017:

1.     INFORMATION MARKETING BUSINESS: Many people will be hungry for as much information as they can get and absorb in their brain. When you position yourself out there, and give people the information they want, they will come back for more. This is not to say that Google and other search engines will not be there for people to explore but they will rather have someone do the search, sieve the information, summarizes and serve to them in their mails or mobiles. At least, I have made more money from information marketing compared with the periods I was earning monthly salary working 9-5hours.

2.     ONLINE COACHING BUSINESS:  Everyday, human beings are required to learn something new either as a skill or for knowledge and there are times when we are interested in something for the fun of it and we want to learn more about it. That’s why a coaching business offers a vast way to make some nice earnings. If you are skillful or knowledgeable in a particular field of human endeavor, the year 2017 presents an array of opportunities for online coaching and video courses.

3.     SOFTWARE MARKETING: Software will disrupt most traditional industries in the next 5-10 years. Uber is just a software tool, they don't own any cars, and are now the biggest taxi company in the world. The year 2017 will even prove more rewarding for software development companies and marketers.

4.     AGRICULTURE: There is serious global campaign already for amplified agricultural practice due to the food shortage and declines experienced in some parts of developing and poor nations. Government at all levels is driving massive support towards agro-economy as this is the best alternative in the drive for self reliance goal of any nation. Thomas Robert Malthus was the first economist to propose a systematic theory of population. Malthus was of the opinion that food output was likely to increase in a series of twenty-five year intervals in the arithmetic progression 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and so on, population was capable of increasing in the geometric progression 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, and so forth.  This scenario of arithmetic food growth with simultaneous geometric human population growth predicted a future when humans would have no resources to survive on, this I believed we have been experiencing in this millennial era and sustainable agricultural practice is the only solution to avoid catastrophe. Between 1900 and 2000 the increase in world population was three times greater than the entire previous history of humanity– an increase from 1.5 to 6.1 billion in just 100 years. (Source…www.ourworldindata.org)

5.     RECYCLING OF WASTE MATERIALS: The search for raw materials and production inputs are becoming increasingly costly because access to foreign exchange through the official route was near impossible while getting it via the black market is a cut-throat venture. The present economic reality serves as energizer for venturing into recycling business due to availability of waste materials in abundance.

6.     VIDEO MARKETING: We are living in the age of video as a matter of fact it is the most compelling way to engage and sell online.  Videos make sales and people are asking for it. Almost all the social media platforms had incorporated videos in their

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MMM or UMTIMATE CYCLER, Where Do You Belong?

WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY THE TERM PONZI SCHEME?

A Ponzi scheme is an arrangement where certain people are paid to show how much can be made but there is not enough to pay everyone when the company takes its profits.

BEWARE OF THE DIFFERENT PONZI SCHEMES FLYING AROUND...

These schemes are not really productive in nature and it is usually a TIME-BOMB waiting to explode.

Instead, look for a small business with little or NO capital, nurture it, grow it and turn it into a solid brand that could stand the test of time rather than engaging in GET RICH QUICK networks/referral schemes.

See LIST OF 100 SMALL BUSINESSES WITH LITTLE OR NO CAPITAL here...http://hollalaycan.blogspot.com.ng/…/list-of-small-business…

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5 HIDDEN SECRETS THAT EARNED ME THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FROM BLOGGING

Many aspiring bloggers desires to be like linda ikeji, ladunliadi, Seun Osewa of nairaland, Jide Ogunsanya of Ogbonge blog, Abiyamo, naij.com, hollalaycan.com and a host of others. However, many of the so called newbie relies solely on adsense and cpa/cpc as a way of making fortunes from blogging and they failed to understand the logic and secrets behind every successful blogger out there. As for me and just like every other successful blogger mentioned above, there are a whole lot of earning potentials in blogging aside from pulling traffic, adsense, adverts,etc. 

One of the best way i earned from blogging is through commissions, whenever i write about a particular business the readers sees me as an authority and they either send me a mail for further information or call to book an appointment, the moment an appointment is booked, i charged for a consultancy fee(minimum 30k) and should there be an opportunity for the client to take the business further, i will recommend him/her to trusted companies who will supply the requisite skill or materials to execute the projects and i get paid for commission which sometimes runs into hundreds of thousands.

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Blogging is a sure way to magnify your brand. Blogging requires an individual to first obtain a domain name and a blog host. This is followed by creating a blogging avenue such as Wordpress or blogger platform. Once this is achieved, embark on a journey of formulating content that will add value to your followers. Let me now divulge more information about how to start blogging and stick with it.

Formulate a purpose

Blogging requires precision and a prior plan. It is crucial to decide on the topics you will blog about. Understand your short term and long term blogging goals with regards to the topics you write about. Have a clear purpose that communicates what you intend to write during the first few months of blogging as well as the rest of the blogging period.

Create quality visual content

The photos, images and other graphics that you integrate in your blogging endeavors can either undermine or magnify blogging. Have unique images and photos that make your posts stand out. To achieve quality visual content, solicit for the services of an expert.

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Accrue email subscribers or ardent followers

Creating and increasing a mailing list plays a fundamental role in similar measure when starting and sustaining blogging. A mailing list enables a blogger to access

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5 Ways to Keep Your Productivity High All Day

5 Ways to Keep Your Productivity High All Day

Waking up earlier and getting into full activity mode can help you get more done the entire day. You should also start your day on a positive note. While most people tend to focus on what they've not been able to accomplish the previous day, resetting your priorities and attacking the new day’s goals is key to making the best use of your time.

Keep the phone and emails aside and start with some mind-stimulating exercises such as lifting weights and doing yoga. The workouts will get your blood flowing  and pump you up for work, while yoga will help you clear your mind.

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HOW TO QUIT SMOKING FOR REAL: MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Quitting smoking is not an easy task but with a strong WILL coupled with sheer determination the habit could be forgone and never revisited again. I had cultivated the habit of not smoking at all during the Ramadan fasting periods even before I quitted the act indefinitely, there was always the resolution not to go back to the chimney culture after the end of Ramadan fasting but the innate urge and social inclinations takes center stage in that ultimate decision to quit smoking for real .  Even after you stop smoking, there are quite a few physical and neurological symptoms your body goes through. Depression is also among the most common negative effects of quitting smoking.

Catchy slogans make people mindful of the need to stop smoking because of its life-threatening consequences on health. There are a number of memories and habits connected with smoking, for instance, some folks start their day in the toilet with a stick of cigarette while answering the nature’s call. I was a victim of this entrapment for some years in the bachelorhood world where freedom to exhibit exuberance is absolute and unlimited.

Now that we've seen the psychological unwanted side effects of stopping smoking, let's also take a look at physical ones. Stopping smoking is the start of the program that may help cleanse the body after many years of toxin development. Smoking causes buildup of toxins within the body particularly in the lungs. Once somebody quits smoking, the body attempts to eradicate the damaging chemicals which might have accumulated overtime. Your lungs begin to clear out mucus and other smoking debris, whilst carbon monoxide will likely be completely purged out of the body in the following days. It'll take somewhere around a decade for you to really go off the radar of lung cancer, or some of the various different cancers linked with smoking.

You can get free quit-smoking products in many supermarkets and chain stores spread across the country. Some methods to acquire free quit smoking products come in the likeness of leisure and extracurricular activities. Many a times these campaigns are sponsored by a number of NGO’s, HMO’s, Government agencies, Religious bodies, etc and they're quite helpful though. It's not uncommon for several two-pack per day, twenty something years smokers to quit, after their very first session.

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BEFORE I SACKED MY BOSS HERE IS WHAT I DID AS A SELF-EMPLOYED AND WORK-AT-HOME ENTREPRENEUR

“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game's winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that's why I succeed.” - Michael Jordan

I have never come across any successful business person who said it was easy being an entrepreneur. Bill Gates of Microsoft, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Aliko Dangote of Dangote group, Ryan Graves Of Uber, Femi Otedola Of Zenon, Linda Ikeji, Jan Koum of whatsapp, Razak Okoya of Eleganza, etc, all have some tales to tell about the pros and cons of entrepreneurship. Are you ready for product launch or you're in the early stages of your startup, just been availed funding for your startup, there will always be a time when you ask yourself if this whole entrepreneur thing is worth it at all.

Related...http://hollalaycan.blogspot.com.ng/2015/11/how-to-start-your-own-business-even.html

With the current economic recession biting hard on the fortunes of Nigerian economy in terms of dwindling earnings from oil proceeds, federal monthly allocations has shrunk considerably resulting in many states of the federation unable to fulfill their financial obligations. Salaries are being owed, pensions are not paid to retirees, leave allowances and bonuses are owed in billions, infrastructural developments and social welfare is in a state of comatose and ultimately there is continuous rise in the prices of commodities especially staple foods and amidst all of these is daily job loss and pay cut by companies.

Consequently, the recession hit the private sector more as they rely heavily on the patronages of the public sector for survival and profiteering. However, the recession has led to the collapse and closure of many once thriving businesses with large numbers of employees and staff. Many laid-off employees have resorted to self-empowerment or work at home entrepreneurs due to the misfortune brought about by the mismanagement of the economy by our leaders and private sector stakeholders.

Before you jump out of the ship of 9-5job, I would rather advised that you start something by the side while still on you current employment, set some funds aside to sustain the period of learning a new trade, or better still keep your salary job until the coast is clear to sail away to the entrepreneurial world.  I started testing the waters of entrepreneurship while still receiving salary from Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, I was doing part-time consultancy in the area of business proposals, company registrations, Tax filings and so on. I saved some amount of money and borrowed some funds from friends and family members to eventually kick-start the brand name I am known for today, PROSPECTIVE IDEAS NIG ENT. This little company has turnover millions of naira in sales and commissions, the ultimate thing to do right from the outset is to know what you really want to achieve with your new found sojourn. ‘FAILURE TO PLAN IS PLANNING TO FAIL’

related article...http://hollalaycan.blogspot.com.ng/2016/03/how-to-survive-when-laid-off-from-your.html

For anyone who desires to venture into self-employment or work-from-home businesses at this critical and challenging time, it would make more sense to incorporate ONLINE/INTERNET business in your plan as this will saves you time, money and cost of starting a new business from ground zero. But building a profitable online business usually takes time and getting real profit is not going to be a miracle, you gotta work for it!

More useful tips here....http://hollalaycan.blogspot.com.ng/2015/11/should-you-stick-to-your-present-job-or.html

There are 3 main reasons why the self-employment or entrepreneurial journey is the

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DOES NIGERIAN JUSTICES AND JUDGES OF THE COURTS REALLY DESERVE TO BE ADDRESSED AS ‘MY LORD’?

With the ongoing clampdown on judges for alleged corrupt practices, have we really demystified the open and secret powers of the members of the judiciary?

Judges and justices are court officials who make the final decision in every case that is brought to a court of law. Depending on the jurisdiction, they can sit on the bench (Justices) anywhere between six to eight years. Judges and justices must retire at least by the age of 70.

Justices are found on a state’s Appeals Court and Supreme Court. A higher court justice can either be elected or appointed.

So, has the Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges been demystified by DSS and EFCC?

First, what is demystification?

Demystification is defined as the removal of mystery, suspense or confusion surrounding a subject. When an unexplained and mysterious vision is suddenly explained, this is an example of demystification.

These third arms of many democratic system of government have enjoyed undeserved privileges by virtue of their position in the society, unfortunately, the authority and power vested with them has really been abused, misused and unjustly applied.  

Current Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

1          Hon. Justice Mahmud Mohammed GCON

2          Hon. Justice W.S. Nkanu Onnoghen CFR

3          Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad CFR

4          Hon. Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour CFR

5          Hon. Justice Nwali Sylvester Ngwuta CFR

6          Hon. Justice Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili CFR

7          Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola

8          Hon. Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad

9          Hon. Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi

10       Hon. Justice Kumai Bayang Akaahs OFR

11       Hon. Justice Kudirat M.O Kekere-Ekun

12       Hon. Justice John Inyang Okoro

13       Hon. Justice Chima Centus Nweze

14       Hon. Justice Amiru Sanusi OFR

What is your take on this matter?

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How To Get Started With Adsense

A very important element in the rapid adoption of AdSense is that it has been very easy for publishers to get the ads on their site as quickly as possible.

Integrating AdSense in your website takes only a few minutes, and you can be on your way with one or more nicely integrated AdSense ads.

The first thing you need to do is navigate to http://www.google.com/adsense and either apply or log in with your existing account and password. What follows is a page presenting the Google AdSense Terms and Conditions which you must agree to in order to proceed.

You are presented with a report page which you can use to get a detailed status on how your AdSense advertising is doing. This allows you to improve your site's contents and layout to maximize your AdSense earnings.

On the top of your page you also have link to the setup section where you can generate the code that will need to be pasted on your website in order to have AdSense banners on your page.

You can use AdSense for text (the said ads), using a search box or with referrals. Your choice among these options depends on how users will navigate your site.

Finally, there is a "My Account" tab which allows you to set up details concerning your account, payment and tax information.

To add a text ad on your site, go back to the "AdSense Setup" tab and click the "AdSense for content" link. Make sure you have cookies enabled in your browser.

You can make a choice between ad units and link units. The former contain text and or images concerning a certain site for each unit, most with a detailed description, the latter only contain links to certain types.

Of course, it's a bit hard to know which type you should use so you should probably experiment with both for a while before you decide.

You can also view an example of how the unit will look to the right of your page. However, you may only use three ad units and one link unit on any given page. This is believed to be a step which Google takes for quality control.

The next step is to choose your add format and colors. You can basically select any color palette you choose with Google offering some of its own if you don't have the time or skill to create one. You can constantly view how the palette will look through the aid of an example. The one that works best in

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LIST OF SMALL BUSINESSES WITH LITTLE OR NO START-UP CAPITAL

It is becoming increasingly difficult to make ends meet with just one income source. Thus more and more people are investigating the possibilities of starting their own extra income home business. Most of these part time endeavors are started and operated from the comfort of their home.

Before you start: the first thing you must do however is some basic market research. Find out for yourself, first-hand, just how many people will be interested in your proposed products or services, and would be willing to stand in line and pay money for it.

This is known as defining your market and identifying your prospective customers. If after checking around telling people about your ideas, with a whole lot of people over a period between 1 – 3 weeks, you get the idea that these people would be paying customers; your next effort should be directly towards the “detailing” of your business plan.

1.                   Consultancy services

2.                   Restaurant

3.                   Buying and selling of student wears

4.                   Real Estate agency

5.                   Fashion Design and Tailoring outfit

6.                   A mini cybercafe

7.                   Rental Business

8.                   Laundry and Ironing services

9.                   House Cleaning Services

10.               Small Scale importation

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11.               A barbing Salon

12.               Make and sell Customized Beads/Jewelries

13.               Transport business

14.               Teaching and tutorials

15.               Blogging

16.               Sales of  Educational Books/materials

17.               Sales of Recharge cards

18.               Bulk SMS for school, church or Associations

19.               Network marketing

20.               Football Viewing centers

Related article....http://hollalaycan.blogspot.com.ng/2016/08/7-businesses-you-can-do-after-9-5-hour.html

21.               Providing Internet facilities(ISP)

22.               Fish Farming

23.               Sales of cheap and used phones

24.               System and Computer repairs

25.               Sales of Shoes and bags

26.               Freelance Article writing

27.               Carwash Business

28.               Liquid Soap making

29.               Video Rental Business

30.               Event Decoration

31.               Event planner

32.               Salon hair making

33.               Selling of cheap snacks

34.               Gift Packaging

35.               Car-Hire Services

36.               Courier/Delivery Services

37.               Baby Sitter services

38.               GSM repair services

39.               Grass Cutter rearing

Helpful article.....http://hollalaycan.blogspot.com.ng/2016/05/7-most-important-guidelines-for-first.html

40.               Snail Rearing

41.               Video Coverage Services

42.               Disk-Jockey(DJ) Services

43.               Crèche, Daycare, Nanny

44.               Homemade Air Freshener/Repellants

45.               Candle sticks production

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MARTLOUNGE: A WHOLE NEW ONLINE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

visit www.martlounge.com to enjoy hassle free online shopping experience...

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5 AMAZING REASONS WHY FACEBOOK FOUNDER MARK ZUCKERBERG WEARS THE SAME T-SHIRT EVERY DAY.

It is no longer news that Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg, arrived Nigeria on 30^th August 2016 unannounced, he is an “august visitor” indeed. The 32-year-old facebook founder surprisingly made a sudden visit and inspection of activities at the Co-Creation Hub, Yaba Lagos.

Mark Zuckerberg’s visit was a top secret and nobody was meant to know before his arrival. It was actually for security reasons but now that he is here, the news is all over Nigeria and the whole world at large. However, what I found amazing about Mark Zuckerberg whose Net worth is $54.2Billion and making him the 7^th richest person in the world is the simplicity in his dress mode. He has been wearing the same T-shirt almost on daily basis and on all occasions except on Monday 29^th August, wearing a piece of suit when he met with Pope Francis in Italy.

Here are the 5 main reasons why facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg wears the same T-shirt casual uniform over and over again before.

1.     BRAND BUILDING: Wearing the same thing every day is an essential part of brand-building. Zuckerberg’s grey marl T-shirt sends a message that Facebook is for the popcorn-eating good-guy enjoying well-earned downtime. He’s playing the game. Why pretend any different?

2.     Mark Zuckerberg has the highest disregard for frivolities and silly clamorous pieces of items that add no real values. He can be up and doing in the shortest possible time with his T-shirt.

3.     QUIICK AND FAST DECISION MAKING: The signature grey T-shirt allows him to make very fast decision because he is not bothered with color, designer, style, label and

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10 MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE VENTURING INTO A NEW BUSINESS

When choosing the business you want to start, consider the following vital questions in order to determine how your business operations will be structured:

1. Would you like to work with your brain or hands, or both?
2. Working from home or Operating from a Corporate Office environment, which matters to you most?
3. What do you really have passion for, Motivating/Inspiring, analysis, writing, solving things, blueprints, repairs or Installations?
4. What is your area of interests? What are your hobbies?
5. Would working solo or as part of a team more rewarding?
6. What is your strongest point, planning things, or Doing things?
7. Are you disposed to working with computers or business machines?

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MAKING MONEY VIA MOBILE MARKETING

 Do You Know That Nigeria Is The Biggest And Key Mobile Market In Africa?

Do You Also Know That There Are 217million unique mobile users in Nigeria out of a population of 185Million, with smartphone users growing from 4million to 15.5million between 2011 and 2016?

Economic circumstances may hamper growth for the short term, but the Nigerian mobile market is the most exciting mobile market in Africa, which long term will see continued growth, greater sophistication and adoption of mobile services...Source....www.appsafrica.com

WHY MOBILE/SMS MARKETING?
·         To notify customers for their loyalty and patronage.
·         To notify customers of SPECIAL sales promotion and DISCOUNTS.
·         To notify customers of NEW and LATEST product offerings.
·         To send compliments to customers and clients. (Monthy, Easter, Xmas, New Year greetings).
·         To notify stakeholders of upcoming events.
·         Staff birthday notification.
·         And many more.......

BENEFITS OF MOBILE/SMS MARKETING·         Instant delivery.
·         It’s very cheap.
·         Images and Videos can be sent via smart phone applications
·         It can be sent to thousands, millions of GSM Mobile Users at the same time.
·         It can be personalized
·         It has better OPEN rate compared to email
·         It converts people to buyers easily
·         It is easy to implement

For Complete ACTIVE Mobile Phone Numbers Database of Nigerians
Numbers sorted By Local Government Classification
Numbers Sorted Street-By-Street
Numbers Sorted By Gender
Contact Prospective Ideas On 08034201291 or 08170327317

For Email address marketing
We Have Over 1million email addresses
Contact us Today on ideasandprospects@gmail.com 
Source....www.appsafrica.com

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Lists Of 41 Small and Medium Enterprise Business That Bank Of Industry Will Support Easily...

Do You Wish To Start A Small Business?

Do You Financial Support For Your Startup Business?

Do You Wish To Know What Business Will Be Easily Supported?

Look no further....

Here Are Lists Of 41 Small and Medium Enterprise Business That Bank Of Industry Will Support Easily...

1. Adire (Tie and Dye)/Aso Oke

2. Animal Feeds

3. Aquaculture

4. Bakery

5. Blocks and Interlocking Stones

6. Bottled Water

7. Ceramics & Tiles

8. Chemicals and Paints

9. Cosmetics/Hair Products

10. Dairy

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11. Digital Printing/Multimedia Publishing

12. Doors and Window Frames

13. E-Commerce/Information & Communications Technology (ICT)

14. Fashion/Garmenting

15. Fish Smoking/Drying

16. Food Processing (comprising processing of agricultural products)

17. Foundries/Metal Fabrication/3-D Printing

18. Fruit Juice

19. Furniture/Wood Processing

20. Gemstones

21. Greenhouses

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