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Grenada is named the world’s first ‘Culinary Capital’

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Grenada and its sister islands Carriacou and Petite Martinique have become the first “Culinary Capital.” The decision was made by the World Food Travel Association (WFTA).

According to WIC News, “The islands showcase many unique culinary assets. These hold the tradition of ‘saraka’, the national dish ‘oil down’, handcrafted rums and nutmeg ice cream. Spices on the island are used for both food as well as medicinal & wellness purposes.”

The Culinary Capitals program focuses on different culinary cultures around the world. The very fact that Grenada has been designated such high status is highly important for those who have a travel business.  The tourism sector starts to recover after a long break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For now, Grenada has become a sweet spot.

The benefits of being a resident of this country

  • Enhanced global mobility – This second citizenship grants access to 144 destinations, including China, UK, Russia,  the Schengen Area, and other visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries.
  • Fast processing within a few months – Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment program is one of the quickest in the world. Your application can gain approval within 120 days in case of investing in real estate on the island.
  • Inclusion of dependent family members – Grenada investment citizenship is a profitable and cost-effective way to gain full family citizenship. It allows adding a spouse, dependent parents and grandparents of all ages, dependent children below the age of 30, and dependent unmarried siblings above 18.
  • No need to stay in the country during the application process
  • No physical residency requirements
  • No tax on worldwide income

Grenada Citizenship by Investment options

There are two investment options, which differ in price. These are investing in the National Transformation Fund (NTF) or purchasing real estate.

The first option is simple, and the required contribution is 150,000 per individual applicant. The second option would cost a minimum of USD 350,000. The essential point to remember is that a smaller contribution amount and processing, application, and due diligence fees are also required. However, an applicant can resell their property. Thus, this is a good choice for those who want to pay off their investments.

To obtain Grenada citizenship, it is essential to apply for the services of a licensed citizenship programs provider, such as Migronis. They will help you with the preparation of the documents and getting everything polished. Thus, you’ll be able to obtain the desired citizenship as fast as possible.

Welcome, University of Ilorin Students to Tekedia CollegeBoost

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Tekedia CollegeBoost welcomes students from University of Ilorin under the First Lady of Kwara state, Amb Dr Mrs. Olufolake Abdulrahman, and  Ajike People Support Centre Scholarship scheme. CollegeBoost, a university student version of Tekedia Institute Mini-MBA, informally integrates into typical school programs, making it possible for students to master the mechanics of business, irrespective of their academic disciplines.

Students, your schools have prepared you already, Tekedia will simply expand your horizons in market systems. Welcome to our Institute.

To learn more about CollegeBoost, click here.

Welcome, Kwara State University Students to Tekedia CollegeBoost

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Tekedia CollegeBoost welcomes students from Kwara State University under the First Lady of Kwara state, Amb Dr Mrs. Olufolake Abdulrahman, and  Ajike People Support Centre Scholarship scheme. CollegeBoost, a university student version of Tekedia Institute Mini-MBA, informally integrates into typical school programs, making it possible for students to master the mechanics of business, irrespective of their academic disciplines.

Students, your schools have prepared you already, Tekedia will simply expand your horizons in market systems. Welcome to our Institute.

To learn more about CollegeBoost, click here.

The TikTok Playbook And Winning The Future With Aggregation

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TikTok, the extremely hot short video company, has hit 1 billion monthly active users and in the process validated the core thesis that AI (artificial intelligence) will drive discovery across all domains of markets. You are statistically better if you have 10 million amateurs who make videos than having 1000 movie legends make videos for users.

More than 1 billion people around the world now come to TikTok every month to be entertained as they learn, laugh, or discover something new. We’re honored to be a home for our immensely diverse community of families, small businesses, and creators who transform into our favorite stars.

On pure statistics, the probability of discovering virality is higher in the 10 million creators than in the 1000 makers.  But in the past, it was hard to do because computing resources to parse those 10 million videos were not readily available. But today, they are. And that has shown again the power of aggregation in digital platforms.

Meanwhile, TikTok parent company is ramping up its ecommerce playbook also: ‘TikTok owner ByteDance plans to launch in October an e-commerce app aimed at international online shoppers, Chinese media The Passage reported Thursday. Like Alibaba’s B2C platform Ali Express, the new app plans to sell Chinese-made products to global consumers. The move comes after Amazon blocked more than 50,000 Chinese retailers for alleged “suspicious behavior,” such as soliciting fake reviews.’ The company has already positioned itself as a platform for brand discovery, and with partnership with many companies, TikTok will pick some advertising revenues from Google and Facebook.

Comment on LinkedIn Feed

Comment #1: Shockingly, UX and perception construct did it. I have learned that startups does not only need to be a solution, or make an analogue/traditional solution mobile but must;

  1. Be appealing.
  2. Accomodate what people want.
  3. Be ingenious to an extent.
  4. Ease of use.
  5. Communities must be equitably represented.
  6. Built on a resilient sustainability plan.

I was a “nayer” at first but downloaded it anyways? I have learned more in TikTok that all other social media combined.

TikTok Hits 1 Billion Monthly Users

Is this the end of corporate trade finance portals?

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Good people, I have been studying the rise of multibank trade finance portals globally which is uniting all players in the international trade value chain. This is another expression of ‘Super Apps’ because these platforms are aiming to be a one-stop-shop for all services within the import and export trade ecosystem. Some of them are at pilot stages while some have recorded live transactions. In London, there is ‘Marcopolo Finance’, In Singapore, there is ‘Contour’, there is also ‘Trade Information Network’ with representation in different regions including the US, Germany, UK, Australia, Hongkong etc. and in Africa, Union Systems has answered the call with Optimus Multibank Trade Finance Portal. This is a bold step in utilizing the aggregation construct to provide a multiplayer platform for import and export trade finance operations.

If you play a role in the supply chain of any of the large corporates and multinational corporations (MNCs), you will agree with me that managing your trade transactions with over 5 different banks, different platforms, different suppliers, and/or buyers, comes with an array of difficulties especially with managing credit limits and confirmation lines, provided by multiple banks. Yet, with the way the Nigerian technology scene is evolving fast, it is surprising that international trade is still fraught with lots of manual processing and physical visits to the bank which is inefficient for a corporate that deals with multiple banks.

Like their global counterparts, Optimus is shaping the future of trade finance in Africa by redefining value chain interactions, reducing operational complexities, and giving corporates visibility into the processing and management of all their import and export trade finance transactions. This is the power and control that Large corporates and multinationals are looking for especially when it means that they can have full visibility of their trade transactions across all their banks on one dashboard and interact with their bankers, suppliers, logistics partners, insurance providers etc. in one portal.

Platforms like Optimus are a step in the right direction in light of the ongoing implementation of the AfCFTA. It warms my heart to see how technology is being used by companies like Union Systems, to shape the future of international trade in Africa.