Dear Subscriber,
In a CNBC recent survey, there is a surge in the number of freelancers, moonlighters and independent contractors across the globe. Nigeria ranks 3rd in the league of countries with high entrepreneurial activities coming after Zambia and Senegal. Wholesale and Retail Trading now constitutes 17.06% of GDP in Nigeria. Therefore, as the economy recovers in Q2, we expect a jump in trading and freelance activity. This includes blogging and driving for Uber.
The lifestyle section of this Digest suggests freelance business ideas with little to no start-up capital requirements.
Meanwhile, the controversies surrounding FAAC disbursements for June have left state governments in limbo. The delay has affected operations in several states, especially in the payment of state workers’ salaries.
This edition of the Unity Bank Digest contains the usual cocktail of social and business stories, handpicked for your reading pleasure. Look out for the scoop on President Macron’s visit to Nigeria and the data scandal rocking Nissan Motors.
Enjoy your read…..
