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  One of the greatest obstacles startups face in Nigeria is finance. Many times, it is easy to get the planning, and other key aspects of the business right, however, when there’s no funding for execution, there’s pretty much no progress. Therefore, many of these businesses look to the available startup funding in Nigeria to grow. See some top   business ideas in Nigeria . Also, the starting capital of a business, determines to an extent, the level at which it enters the market. In addition, it also plays a key role in how long a business can fund its operation without making a profit, as most businesses start that way. If you are a business owner looking for the best startup funding in Nigeria, here are some of the best picks for you: Types of Startup funding in Nigeria Crowdfunding: Since its emergence, crowdfunding has become one of the most common ways through which startups can raise funds in Nigeria. Primarily, it entails you pitching a business idea on the platform which hosts a

  The internet is a great place to look for a variety of international scholarships. Many of these international students’ scholarships allow you to apply immediately online, which means you may potentially apply for dozens of  scholarships including but not limited to adopted children , fellowships, and grants as an international student in only a few hours. However, a larger application pool reduces your chances of  receiving financial help , but to win, you must take part. 1.  Scholarship for Emerging Global Leaders from American University (AU EGLS) In general, the AU EGL scholarship covers all billable AU costs (full tuition, housing, and board) for one international student who will need a visa to study in the United States (ideally, an F-1 or J-1 student visa). Costs other than tuition and fees (such as required health insurance, books, plane tickets, and other expenses, which total about US$4,000 per year) will not be covered by the scholarship. 2.  Masters Scholarships for Afr

  Americans have been debating the wisdom of free college for decades, and more than 20 states now offer some type of free college program. But it wasn't until 2021 that a nationwide free college program came close to becoming reality, re-energizing a longstanding debate over whether or not free college is a good idea.  And despite a setback for the free-college advocates, the idea is still in play. The Biden administration's proposal for free community college was scrapped from the American Families Plan in October as the spending bill was being negotiated with Congress. 1 2 But close observers say that similar proposals promoting free community college have drawn solid bipartisan support in the past. "Community colleges are one of the relatively few areas where there's support from both Republicans and Democrats," said Tulane economics professor Douglas N. Harris, who has previously consulted with the Biden administration on free college, in an interview with Th

  Paying for college can be a juggling act. It can be difficult to   balance the amount that you borrow   with how much you work and how quickly you can graduate from college. If you are determined to graduate debt-free, it may take you a bit longer to graduate, since you may be working full time and taking only a few classes a semester. And if you decide to attend school full-time, you may accumulate more in student loans, since you won't be working full-time. Consider the following as you decide whether it's better to graduate college more quickly or graduate with less debt. Working While You Attend College  One of your options to graduate college with less debt is to work full-time and to attend school part-time. This schedule may be a good option if you are already supporting a family, though you should consider how much your earning power will increase once you get your degree. If you are working, your employer also may offer to reimburse the cost of tuition for a certain