NIIT Nigeria Courses Scholarship Results MasterMind- Maxi Media Centers for Global IT Training and Education

NIIT is a global leader in Information Technology (IT) education and training with presence in several countries. At NIIT you get world class IT training and education that drives you towards a global IT career. NIIT centres are well equipped with latest IT training tool kits and are spread all over Nigeria. NIIT Courses prepare you for a global IT career.

Firstlogic IT Scholarship test 2009 is on, grab up to N150,000 rebate

Results for NIIT Scholarship test will be released on July 24, 2009. Check at the NIIT centre where you took the test for your result.

In this page, we have included a list of NIIT centres/branches in Nigeria (phone number and addresses) scroll down to view the list.

• NIIT MasterMind

NIIT MasterMind Series is designed to equip trainees with general IT management skills. NIIT MasterMind Series offer choice of specialisation in software technologies like MS.NET or J2EE. NIIT MasterMind also offers choice of specialisation in network technologies like Microsoft or Linux. NIIT also offer possibility of higher education.

• NIIT MaxiMedia

NIIT MaxiMedia is designed to equip trainees with IT skills relevant multimedia applications. NIIT MaxiMedia offer training in graphics and multimedia design relevant for advertising, printing, publishing, audio visual and web design.

Information Technology education is becoming increasingly important worldwide. This is because of the benefits that businesses derive from deployment of Information technology tools. Organisations in Nigeria and elsewhere have seen the positive impact that IT makes in employee productivity in business.

As a result IT literacy is now a must for securing most jobs. It is no longer news that companies now demand computer literacy as a requirement for securing jobs. Jobs are increasingly being advertised on the internet. Some companies also demand that you apply online.

Information technology training can come as basic computer appreciation with office productivity tools like word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software skills. Training in these office productivity tools is becoming a basic requirement for securing and retaining jobs. Having these software skills makes you relevant to your employer today and in the future.
IT cannot only help in making you more productive in your career. You can have information technology as a career. Professional IT career options include web design and development, software development, database management, e-business, e-commerce, networking and much more.

This is where NIIT comes in. NIIT’s unique teaching methodology ensures effective learning. NIIT curriculum and courses are based on latest technologies from vendors like Microsoft, IBM, SUN Microsystems, CompTIA, CIW, QAI, and PMI. The curriculum is also designed to put you on track to acquiring international certifications from these leading technologies.

Courses offered at these centres include but are not limited to:

• Oracle


• MCSE


• Linux


• Sun Java Developer


• Sun Solaris

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• NIIT INNOVATION DIPLOMA

Every year (usually around July) NIIT organise IT training scholarship tests in Nigeria. The scholarship opportunities are widely publicised in the country and application forms are free. Successful applicants who pass the test can get training fee waivers of up to 200,000 Naira. You do not require computer knowledge to qualify for the NIIT scholarship.
NIIT courses include

• Software engineering


• Network engineering


• Java programming


• E-commerce


• Database management


• e-business


• Web design technology


• Computer engineering

NIIT now offer 2-year fulltime and 3 or 4-year part-time training programs leading to the award of National Innovation Diploma, NID and National Vocational Certificate NVC in Nigeria. NIIT NID and NVC courses and certificates are authorized by the federal ministry of education and approved by the national board for technical education.

NIIT offer NID certificate in the following courses:

• Software Engineering


• Hardware Engineering Technology


• Network & Systems security


• Multimedia Technology

NIIT Nigeria currently offers NVC in Computer Studies.

NIIT is a global IT training and education centre with presence in over 44 countries including India, USA, UK, Australia, Japan, France, Germany, and so on.

You can also visit NIIT global website at www.niit.com for more information about NIIT global operations.

If you are seeking a global IT career visit an NIIT centre close to you. Below is a list of NIIT centres in the Nigeria. Addresses and phone numbers are provided:

NIIT Abeokuta Centre:
69 Kuto Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State
08033805896

NIIT FCT Abuja-Wuse II Centre:
68 Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse II
09-4132027, 08050925537

NIIT FCT Abuja-Garki Centre:
4, Dambata Close, off Yola Street, Area 7, Garki, Abuja
09-7807073, 08050925537

NIIT Amassoma:
Niger Delta (NDU) bus stop, Amassoma
07033536440

NIIT Benin, Edo State:
11, Adesuwa Grammar School Road, GRA, Benin City
08073210260

NIIT Calabar, Cross River:
20, IBB Way, Calabar
08077389500

NIIT Eket:
Opposite Prison, Off Liverpool Road
087-775683

NIIT Ibadan-Bodija Centre:
Tekt Building, 1, Oluyole Way, New Bodija Estate, UI Road
02-8105692

NIIT Ibadan-Ring Road:
Oomer House, By State high court, ONI & Sons Bus Stop, Ring Road
02-2317275

NIIT Ilorin, Kwara State:
155, Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Ostrich Bakery Building, Ilorin
08037930293

NIIT Kaduna Centre:
5, Station Road, Kaduna North
062-213207

NIIT Kano:
17A, Abdullahi Bayero Road (Beside school management), Kano
064-977719

NIIT Lagos-Ajah Centre:
Km 11, Lekki-Epe Express Way, First Gate Ikota, By Great Brands
01-7619824

NIIT Lagos-Festac:
Damilola plaza, 22 Road, 2nd Avenue, Festac Town
01-7731798

NIIT Lagos-Gbagada Centre:
141C, Gbagada-Oshodi Express Way, (Opposite Hotel New Castle)
01-7913307

Lagos-Ikeja:
IDM Building, Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja
01-7747994

NIIT Lagos-Ikorodu Centre:
14, Olorunojowon Street, Beside Zenith Bank, Ikorodu
01-8541572

NIIT Lagos-Lekki Centre:
32, Bisola Durosimi Etti Drive, Lekki Phase I
07080066003

Lagos-Surulere
109, West Avenue (Iponri), Surulere
01-7749470

NIIT Lagos-Victoria Island Centre:
9, Tiamiyu Savage Street, Off Olosa Street, Victoria Island
01-7730415

NIIT Port Harcourt-Aba Road Centre:
Onyejieke Plaza, 238, Aba Road, Port Harcourt
084-482302

NIIT Port Harcourt-D-Line:
NIIT Place, Kaduna Street, D-Line, Port Harcourt
084-756910

NIIT Offa:
2nd Floor, Olatinwo House, Olofa Way
08085852995

NIIT Onitsha, Anambra:
Pacific Complex, 9 Awka Road, by ABS junction, Onitsha
08056393718

NIIT Osogbo, Osun State:
Gbogan-Ibadan Road (Opposite GTBank) Ogo-Oluwa Area, Osogbo
08053563098

NIIT Otta, Ogun State:
Tantolorun House, Km 1, Idi-iroko Road, Otta Round About, Otta
08025912046

NIIT Owerri, Imo:
Item Street, Beside Diamond Bank, Ekenegbu, Owerri
08036669177

NIIT Warri, Delta:
43, Airport Road, Effurun, Warri
08072679481

NIIT Uyo, Akwa Ibom:
30, Udosen Uko Street, Off Oron Road, Uyo
08023139390

NIIT Yenagoa, Bayelsa State:
1, Sunmail Drive, Off Isaac Boro Road, Etegwa
089-490161

NIIT Zaria, Kaduna:
7, Sokoto Road, Hanwa GRA
07055651880
Visiting any of these NIIT centres could be your first step in your journey for self-actualisation in IT.

Firstlogic IT Scholarship award 2009

The 2009 edition of the Firstlogic IT scholarship program is on and will run till September 30, 2009. Just walk into any Firstlogic centre in Nigeria (scroll down for Firstlogic centres) take the scholarship exam and collect your scholarship result the next day. Successful candidates in the Firstlogic scholarship test will receive rebates of up to N150,000.

More about Firstlogic Nigeria
Firstlogic scholarship will offer rebates of up to N150,000 on IT training covering courses on:

• Oracle


• Cisco


• Java


• Microsoft & so on

If you missed out on other IT scholarship programs earlier this year like that of NIIT, AfriHUB, and KarROX, the Firstlogic IT scholarship is yet another opportunity to get a rebate on world-class IT training leading to International IT certifications.
More about Firstlogic Nigeria

Firstlogic is a leading IT training centre in Nigeria with centres in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt (scroll down for Firstlogic centres). Firstlogic offer world class Information Technology training that equips trainees with the relevant skills to get at the peak of their career.

Participating in Firstlogic IT scholarship 2009 award is very simple:

Walk into any Firstlogic centres in Nigeria and take an aptitude test that will last for a few minutes.

Results will be released within 24 hours of taking the Firstlogic scholarship test.

Successful applicants based on their performance in the test will be awarded the scholarship.

Firstlogic will also offer discounts on exam vouchers for International IT certifications.

Hurry this offer closes on September 30, 2009.

Firstlogic centres in Nigeria
Below are Firstlogic IT education and training centres in Nigeria. Addresses and Phone numbers are provided.

Firstlogic Ikeja, Lagos:
Ground Floor, Wema Bank Building, Plot 30, Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja
01-8124412, 01-7920286

Firstlogic FCT-Abuja:
Ground Floor, Re-insurance Building, Plot 784A, Herbert Macaulay Way, Central Business District, Abuja
09-6710039

Firstlogic Port Harcourt:
57 Aba road, Ecobank building, ASEI World Centre, Port Harcourt
084-886560

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Online MBA Degree Programs

The decision to pursue an Online MBA could not be made at a better time. Employers today are demanding more education from their employees than ever before. An accredited online MBA degree will carry significant value in any organization's hiring and career advancement decisions. Plus, there is a direct correlation between higher salaries and earning and MBA.

In difficult economic times, going back to school to build new skills -- and make yourself more attractive to future employers -- becomes extremely popular, even for people with full-time jobs. MBAs are especially popular since the degree is usually meant to prepare someone for more advanced, leadership roles in business (or even government). But is an MBA degree worth the extra years of schooling -- especially when you could be spending that time working full-time?

At first glance, the numbers indicate that the answer is a definite yes. A recent survey of accounting/financial workers of varying skill and seniority levels found that CFOs without a degree had an average salary of only $38,920, those with a Bachelors Degree earned $88,836, and MBAs earned an average of $104,284. The return on investment for an MBA certainly seems worthwhile. Some studies indicate the MBAs earn up to 145% more over their lifetime than non-degree holders. So getting your MBA, while sometimes expensive, is certaining economical.

However, there are many mitigating factors affecting an online MBA. Keep in mind that the salary figures quoted above are fairly flexible and can vary widely based on a number of factors. For instance, the type of work you're going into can make a huge difference; consulting jobs will often pay more than finance/accounting jobs, though each could have a different compensation/bonus structure. Your previous experience also speaks volumes. If you're fresh out of business school and go hunting for an investment banking job after years in a marketing firm, odds are good that your starting salary will be much lower than someone with greater comparable experience.

An online MBA is still a very good idea. The numbers are still very persuasive. Statistics from the Graduate Management Admissions Council (the folks who administer the GMAT) indicate that in many cases someone's pre- and post-MBA salary can jump 50% or more. For example, someone working in marketing making an average of $42,000 before getting their MBA can make an average of $80,000 after receiving their degree. That's nearly doubling your money!

An MBA may not be equivalent to a winning lottery ticket, but the odds are good that your earnings will increase after earning your degree -- making those extra years of school worthwhile. Just be sure that you're pursuing the right degree for the right reasons and, of course, good luck with that graduate school application!

Top Online MBA and Business Graduate School Profiles:

American InterContinenal University

Baker College Online

Capella University

DeVry University

Ellis University of New York Institute of Technology

Everest University

Grand Canyon University

Jones International University

Kaplan University

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

Northeastern University

Regis University Online

Saint Leo University

Salem International University Online

South University

Strayer University

University of Phoenix Online

Walden University

Westwood College

MBA Online Degree Programm:Online University Degree /Online PHD Program

Online University Program provides a flexible learning environment on the internet. Students of an Online University or an Online College access lectures and tutorials online. An Online learning environment is flexible, you study whenever you are ready as long as you can commit a specified number of hours weekly. An Online University provides a global learning environment making it possible to network with students from all over the world.
If you are gainfully employed and plan on getting a University degree probably a Masters degree and worried about the standard of education in Nigeria or in your country. You have a few options, one of which is to quit your present job and travel abroad for further studies. This will not be a good choice if you are already well paid in Nigeria. One great option is to check whether your course is offered by online degree awarding Universities.
There are a number of courses that you would not expect to study fully online, like Medicine, and some Engineering courses except probably Software Engineering.

About Online University Degree Program

Online degree awarding Universities and Colleges offer internationally recognised certificates, diplomas, Associate, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees to anywhere in the world via the internet. Courses are designed to be flexible, making Online Universities great for busy people. Online Universities and colleges deliver content via their websites, e-mail, and even mobile phones.
The duration of an online degree program can last from between 6 months to up to six years depending on your schedule/commitment, your choice of course, and the type of online degree. For example, an online Masters degree can last for between 6 to 24 months depending on how much time you can commit to lectures.
Before studying online, you must make sure that the course you are interested in is available online. Here are some of the most popular online degree courses:

• Masters in Business Administration MBA
  
• Human Resource Management
  
• Marketing


• Accounting


• Computer Science


• Law


• Nursing


• Network Management


• Information Technology IT


• Health


• Software Engineering


• Electrical Engineering


• Arts and Design

There are lots of online courses, find an Online University and check whether your intended degree courses are offered online.
You also need to select an accredited Online University or college here are a few Universities:

University of Liverpool Online:

Who needs an Online University Degree

An online distance learning degree provides a flexible learning environment. You learn at your own pace, attend lectures mostly at your own time. If you are busy and do not have the time to commit to a full time degree, then you will probably need an Online University Degree. If you do not want the hassle of visiting campus and want to learn from anywhere in the world at home, office, or even on the move, then an online university or college degree will be a great choice.
You should be working and earning a good income as an online degree can cost up to $30,000 (4.5 million Naira). However, most online Universities offer flexible payment plans allowing you to pay monthly for your Online University degree. Fees can be as low as $300 (45,000 NGN) from a reputable degree awarding online University.

Questions to ask yourself before enrolling for an online degree?

Is the online university accredited?

Find out whether the online University and college is accredited. Search through online university directories like www.worldwidelearn.com to find accredited online degree awarding universities. It is also a great idea to search for a well established university and find out whether they offer online learning opportunities. An accredited university will provide a quality learning environment and will offer an internationally recognised degree.
Note that even when you find an online degree awarding university or college, you should gather as much information as you can about their online programs before committing any payments.

Is my course of interest online?

You should then check whether your intended course is offered online. Note that some Online Universities do not offer certain courses so research through lots of Universities and find out whether any of them offer your course of interest. If you do not find any online reputable online university offering your course it then means that your course cannot be delivered online. For example, Medicine cannot be delivered online.

Am I qualified?

You need to visit the website of the online degree awarding university of your choice and check the entry requirement for your course of choice. If you are going for an online Masters degree, you will need at least a second class from a recognised institution. Different Online degree awarding universities will have different entry requirement. Find an Online University that you are qualified for but make sure it is accredited.

Is my English or Language OK?

If you are planning to study in English, the online university will like a certificate that assures that your English is satisfactory. You may be asked for TOEFL or equivalent. If you plan studying in French, German, Chinese, or any language for that matter, the online university will equally require proof of your proficiency. Note that a C in English Language in West African Examination Council WAEC may be enough for some Online Universities, but some will require something more international like TOEFL.

Do I Have the time for the degree?

An online degree may be flexible in that it allows you to study at your own pace, but you still need to commit some time to it. Most Online Universities recommend that you commit between 20 hours and 25 hours in a week to your studies. If you are so busy that you cannot squeeze out this length of time to your studies, then an online degree or any degree for that matter is not for you.

Do I have the Finance to support myself?

Most online Universities offer flexible payment plans. You can pay your school fees monthly. However, the cost may be high and in hard currency. School fees for an online degree may range from $300 (45,000 Naira) monthly to up to $1,200 (N180,000). Total cost for an Online Masters degree can range from $5,000 (750,000 NGN) to up to $30,000 (N4.5 million). So make sure you plan your finances and ensure you can afford it. Online Universities also offer Scholarships and discounts that can reduce fees.

Do they offer enough support?

Find out whether the online university provides adequate support.

Search for online degree awarding universities, start by clicking the links provided within the About Online University Degree Section. Here are some more degree awarding Universities:

• MBA Online University of Liverpool Online


• MBA Online Must University Online


• MBA Online University of London External


• MBA Online Walden University Online


• MBA Online Boston University Online


• MBA Online DeVry University


• MBA Online Florida Tech University


• Northcentral University Online


• University of San Fransisco Online


• University of Phoenix


• University of South California


• Western Governors University


• Utica College Online


• University of New England Online


• Lincoin College of Technology Online


• Keiser University e-Campus Online


• Clayton College of Natural health

Online Payment Systems

Internet Merchant Account:To sell your products or services online, you will need to add ecommerce functionality to your website. This includes an Online Payment System with an Internet Merchant Account to receive funds from your customers.

What is an Internet Merchant Account?

The Internet merchant account is not at all like a bank account - it is more like a credit line. When your customers order online from your web site, the credit card information provided will be used to process the transaction. When the approval is obtained you are notified, through email confirmation and it will be posted to your Web-based Administrative interface. Then, upon settlement, merchant bank is informed and funds will be transferred to your business bank account, usually within a day (normally).

Without an Internet merchant account, you would have to wait for the cardholder to make their monthly payments to their credit card company, and then receive your sales proceeds - of course this could be a nightmare since you have to wait for the cardholder to pay, whether all in one go, or a little each month.

Merchant banks understand that this is just not sensible and merchant/businesses like you can't wait indefinitely until they receive the proceeds from sales. Therefore banks (for a fee) take on the responsibility of collection and transfer of funds to your account. This is the function of an Internet merchant account.

Internet Merchant Account Pricing

Payment Online's solutions are designed to provide you with a single-source online payment system for your complete ecommerce needs, all-in-one solution including merchant account.

As a result, we offer no-hassle merchant accounts through our 7 merchant account providers. The VISA/MasterCard rate varies from 2.1%-2.3% depending on product type being sold online. Additional fees may apply. Your Internet Merchant Account program will provide details of any additional fees, if it applies.

Other card types (American Express, Discover, Diners Card, etc.) usually have standard rates and vary very little.

A "per-transaction" fee may also apply. Transaction fees can vary depending on product type
(e.g. downloadable software, membership, donation, etc.), but most often, transaction fees are 25 cents per transaction.

Many ecommerce service providers charge between 1.5%-15% of your sales revenue, additionally. However, Payment Online DOES NOT charge a "percentage" of your revenue.

A 'GOOD' Internet Merchant Account is one that:

• Deposits your money into your bank account immediately


• Has VISA/MasterCard rate lower than 2.3%ish (depending on your products)


• Doesn't have a setup/application/or some other 'name' for a $100+ or so fee


• Has flexible term contract or commitment


• Has been issued by a reliable merchant account provider


• Doesn't have a cancellation fee or annual fee


• Has 24/7 telephone and online support from the merchant account provider


• Allows ecommerce indicator security features

Do you already have an Internet Merchant Account?

If you already have an Internet Merchant Account, Payment Online would we happy to integrate your exiting Internet Merchant Account into your ecommerce solution. There is no additional fee for this, however, your Internet merchant account has to adhere to strict security and transaction processing regulations (which most do indeed). Please contact Payment Online merchant account services department, for additional details,
Our Online Payment Systems that include Internet Merchant Account are:

• eComSubscription - for selling subscription online (with/without recurring billing management)


• eComMembership - for selling membership online (with member management)


• eComDigitalDownload - for selling digital files (software, audio/video/music, eBook, PDF, etc.)


• eComShoppingCart - for selling shippable goods (anything that is shipped to a customer)


• eComOnlineServices - for selling services online (consulting, business services, etc.)


• DirectConnect API - for developers/programmers with backend database/servers

What differentiates Payment Online's solution from other systems is that everything you need is already integrated in one complete ecommerce solution for you, basically everything you need to do ecommerce including:
All-in-one ecommerce solution-Completely customizable
Ecommerce storefront hosting -Comprehensive SEARCH tools
Internet Merchant Account -Flexible sales/order reporting
Secure Order Page Shopping Cart -Customer Database Import/Export
Payment gateway services -Product Database Import/Export
Online credit card processing -Unlimited Products (no per-item charge)
Easy to integrate with your website-Virtual Terminal
Proven and time-tested solutions -Software Upgrade
Web-based administration -No hidden fees
Satisfaction Guaranteed -24/7 Technical Support
Goods and services are available to your subscribers 24 hours a day without complex and expensive software and without hassle.

Ecommerce Storefront Hosting
Payment Online has served more than 40,000 customers worldwide with packaged ecommerce solutions, custom ecommerce development, transaction processing, secure real-time credit card processing, payment gateway services, third party processing, storefronts, AdTrack / Affiliate Track software, custom website design & development, and community solutions.

Sitting on the edge of the most robust network backbone available today, our networking infrastructure is housed in state-of-the art carrier-class datacenter that includes fully redundant connectivity with the service, support and security you expect from a leading company, including seismic bracing and multiple redundant H.V.A.C. Systems, fluid smoke and heat detection systems combined with gas fire suppression and pre-action sprinkler systems, armed security, escorted data center access, card key and biometric locks, surveillance cameras, and intrusion sensors throughout.

Within these defenses, lay the multiple tiers of network redundancy, load-balancing technology, and a robust network architecture designed for reliability, security, and redundancy.

Infrastructure that is designed for mission-critical ecommerce:
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24/7 Network Security and Loadbalancing Systems
24/7 Technical Support and Customer Care Help Desk
Enterprise-wide Backup, Redundancy and Recovery Systems
Computer Aided Software Integrity/Version Management

Payment Online also provides various services to support your ecommerce. These could include:

1) online credit card processing; 2) ecommerce hosting; 3) custom ecommerce development; 4) complete ecommerce solutions; 5) AdTrack & Affiliate Track software; 6) online promotions and marketing; 7) domain name registration; 8) custom integration; 9) CRM and ERP software integration; and 10) website design, development and/or customization.

Call Payment Online at (206) 382-1515 - and select option "1". Our friendly staff will answer all of your questions and assist you with your ecommerce software, services, and solutions.

Get your ecommerce started, today . . .

To place an order. Contact Payment Online's customer care department at (206) 382-1515 - option "3", and request to sign up.

To contact us by phone for sales questions. You can contact our sales professionals by calling (206) 382-1515 - option "1". Payment Online sales professionals are all non-commission based articulate technical professionals with years of experience in ecommerce solutions.

Your questions will be answered sincerely with your best interest at heart. Our friendly staffs want to help you succeed with your ecommerce and as a company we believe we can best achieve that by making sure you get the right solution first time - in order to save you a lot time, money, and hassle.

To contact us by phone for technical questions. You can contact our Pre-Sales Technical Support Department by calling (206) 382-1515 - and selecting option "2".

To contact us by email. Payment Online staff can also be reached by Email.

Payment Online solutions are GUARANTEED for affordability, features and functionality.

Foreign Exchange Online :CFD Trading

Trading CFDs is the smart investor’s way to trade on the movement of shares without having to pay the full price of owning the underlying instrument. Originally developed as a trading vehicle for large institutional traders, CFDs are now accessible to the individual investor.

What are CFDs?
A Contract for Difference (CFD) is an over-the-counter trading instrument that allows trading on markets such as indices and commodities without actually buying the underlying security, utilizing leverage in the spot market. FX Solutions offers 11 different CFDs for trading.
Simply put, a CFD is an agreement between two parties to settle, at the close of the contract, the difference between the opening and closing price, multiplied by the number of shares specified within the contract.

CFD example:
FX Solutions quotes the US SP 500 at 1270.7/1271.1 and you believe that the US SP 500 will rise. Below is an example of how your investment in CFD Indices might look:
Opening Position:

Why Trade CFDs Online?
CFDs have become an increasingly popular alternative instrument for speculating on the movements of indices or commodities. CFDs are a growing asset class because they offer:
The ability to trade on the movement of financial markets around the globe
Trade global commodities like silver and gold easily or speculate on whole indices all from one FX Solutions account. This 24-hour a day instrument gives retail traders access to markets that would be otherwise unavailable to them. (Review our CFD markets page for more information.)

Limit your trading risk

Because CFDs trade on margin investors need a fraction of the total value of a position to trade. With the Global Trading System's (GTS) auto close-out feature your risk exposure is limited to the amount of capital invested. In the event the market turns and the position approaches a negative value, GTS' auto close-out will automatically close out the positions protecting you from achieving a negative balance.

The ability to long, short or hedge easily

Profit from a falling market as well as a rising market. With CFD trades, you can go long or short. If you believe that an asset’s price will fall, you can use CFDs to short (sell) it today, with the expectation that you can buy it back at a later date at a cheaper price. In some cases, the price of your trade may move against you, which will result in a loss.

Leverage

Leverage allows qualified traders to take a larger position than they would if they funded their trade in full. FX Solutions offers leverage up to 200:1 on a variety of CFDs †.

Low transaction costs

Trade commission-free. FX Solutions is compensated through a portion of the fixed bid/ask spread.

Flexible contract size
Trade the number of units that you choose. Unlike in other markets, CFD investors are not locked into predetermined contract sizes. Also, CFDs with FX Solutions allow investors to trade fractional units of the underlying indices or commodities.

For example:
The minimum investment required in a silver futures contract is 1 oz. With FX Solutions CFDs, the minimum investment required in a silver futures contract is 100.
Trade CFDs with FX Solutions
FX Solutions is proud to have developed the Global Trading System (GTS), a trading platform that applies automated technologies to over-the-counter CFD trading. Our 24-hour customer service team, combined with our four-ways-to-trade GTS platform, ensures that you will be able to trade wherever and whenever you desire.
Tight spreads with no commission fee
FX Solutions seeks to ensure price certainty. Our proprietary price feed comes from a leading pricing engine and provides competitive and consistent pricing. FX Solutions is compensated through a portion of the bid / ask spread.
While we strive to display fixed price spreads at all times, there may be occasions, where a significant market or world event may force us to widen spreads without prior notice to our clients.

Risk management tools

FX Solutions' GTS Platform offers a range of risk management tools, including the ability to place multiple stops and limits as well as trailing stops to track and protect your profits. Our real-time margin calculator ensures that you always know how much margin you need to maintain your position.

Multiple markets within one platform

Trade both foreign exchange (Forex) and the movements of indices and commodities, all within the same GTS platform. FX Solutions' GTS platform allows you to trade anytime, anywhere by logging in with a single username and password.

Four ways to trade CFDs
FX Solutions provides a single platform with a single-minded value proposition: to provide all traders with the same professional standards and advantages demanded by professional interbank traders. Trade anytime, anywhere with GTS Web, GTS Pro, GTS Mobile (coming soon) and FX AccuCharts.

CFD Trading Spreads & Charges

FX Solutions offers you a cost-effective, flexible way to trade across a global marketplace. With every instrument available through our GTS Platform, FX Solutions offers fixed tight spreads and highly competitive charges.
Spreads
Our proprietary price feed provides competitive and consistent pricing. The spread is the difference between the bid and offer (ask) price of an instrument. For a complete list of our spreads per instrument, please visit our CFD Markets page.

Dividend Adjustments

Index CFDs have no fixed expiry date, giving you the opportunity to close your position when you choose. While your positions remain open, Index CFDs will be subject to a dividend adjustment at the close of business on the day before an ex-dividend date.

Financing Charges

Rollover or overnight finance charges will be applied to CFD positions that are held open at 17:00 Eastern Time (US). If the trader is "short" on the position, it will be credited finance of LIBOR - 3%. Similarly, if the trader is "long" on the position, it will be debited a financing charge of LIBOR +3%.

Buying a Computer for Home Internet,Laptop or Desktop

You need a computer to connect to the internet. The computer may be a desktop, laptop or a smart 2.5G, 3G or 3.5G phone. In this page we will focus on buying a laptop or desktop computer for your home internet in Nigeria.


Though most of the example given in this page will be valuable to readers in Nigeria international readers will find the content useful.

There are three classes of computers in the Nigerian market. The classes are used, assembled, and branded. The class of PC you buy depends on your needs, it also depends on how much you can afford to spend on a computer. The price of a good desktop computer can go for as low as 30,000 Naira in most parts of Nigeria. A good laptop on the other hand starts at about 50,000 Naira. Of course these prices are for fairly used computers. For brand new computers, you will require from N65,000.

A desktop computer, although cheaper than a laptop, comes with the constraint of mobility. If you want a computer you can use from any location in your home (kitchen, living room, bed room, outdoors) then you better pay the extra cost for a laptop. Laptop computers also have a unique advantage in Nigeria. Laptops come with backup batteries which can last for a considerably longer time than a UPS would. Some laptop computers record up to 10 hours on battery. This makes laptop computers a great choice in Nigeria, with power supply so unreliable. You charge your laptop batteries when ever there is power supply.

If however, cost is of a priority then a desktop computer will be a good choice. But remember that unreliable power supply can make a desktop computer useless, except you have a large enough generator to power it.

However, no matter the class of computer there are some basic questions you need to ask the sales person. These include:

What is the processing power of the computer?



The processing power of a PC is a measure of how fast the computer processes data. This is the most important parameter to consider as the processing power of computer determines the software that you can run on the system.

A computer of at least 1GHz is good for the home. It can be Pentium, Athlon, Celeron or Duron. The class does not really matter, what matters is the processing power (speed).

What is the Quantity of memory (RAM)?

The Quantity of memory is the amount of memory available to the processor of the computer. The RAM capacity of your computer together with the processing power determines the user perceived speed of your computer.

You should go for a computer with at least 512MB of RAM installed.

What is the capacity of the installed Hard Disk?

The hard disk stores all your files. This includes your software and other documents like video clips, games, music, pictures, database files, spreadsheets, word processor documents, etc. You need a computer with enough Hard Disk space to store all your data.

You should go for a computer with at least 40GB of hard disk.

Does the cost of the computer include the cost of other components like Monitor, Printer, Scanner, UPS, Digital Camera and/or Web Cam?

You need to know what you are paying for. If the cost does not contain any of these components, then you have to buy it separately. The most critical of all the components is the monitor. A used monitor is okay for the home. You can get one at less than 7,000 Naira in most parts of Nigeria. You may also decide to go for brand new LED monitor at 18,000 Naira.

A monitor of screen size 15 inches and above if okay.

The questions above are the critical questions you must ask the sales person. In fact if you ask these questions the sales person will know that you are in the know about computers and will treat you with a lot of respect. You must also know how to confirm the claims of the sales person.

Cyber Cafe/Internet Cafe

The major services offered by internet cafes are internet applications like email, chatting, download and web browsing. Other applications available at cyber cafes include office software like MS Office, graphic software like CorelDraw and computer games.

Ideally a cyber cafe should sell food and drinks, however most cafes in Nigeria focus on computer related services. internet cafes also offer scanning and printing services.

You can also come to some cyber cafes with your own laptop computer. Your laptop computer is connected to the internet cafe LAN via a wired or wireless connection. You then buy the voucher and use your own computer to access the internet.

You can buy your computer accessories and software from some internet cafes. In fact an internet cafe offers a wide range of services. You do not even need to know how to use the internet or the computer to take advantage of these services.

Good cafes offer free training services to customers that need it. If you are not interested in learning right away, most good cyber cafes will assist you in achieving your immediate goal (checking your email, opening an email account, sending an email, posting a CV, scanning a document, what ever).

An Internet cafe is a convenient place where your entire computer needs can be met. Find a good cyber cafe today and you will be glad.