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Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by cretin: 9:33pm On Apr 21, 2023
hello all, is there anyway to track items on NIPOST?. the nipost tracking portal has not been functional for the past 4 wks i have been checking. their is an international parbel from uk - royalmail, am expecting...but tracking ends on royal mail site, and am to continue on nipost.
checked track 17 and mail24...they all end on same message as royal mail

kindly offer suggestions if you have.
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by cretin: 12:23am On Apr 11, 2023
so, my flooded battery has 2 problems.

1. the electrolyte depletes very fast...within 6weeks, i top up with distilled water and charge at 14.7v and 13.8v float

2. in a battery of 6 cells, maybe 4 or 5 cells will have low electrolyte after 6weeks, while one or 2 cells will have half full electrolyte.

3.i have 4 batteries in series with solar supporting it and grid. by 9pm, the battery voltage drops to 50v and remains there almost tru the night or hovers between 50v and 49.7v. but when the electrolyte is low, the voltage remains btw 50.5v and 51.5v . so i believe the higher concentration makes the battery voltage sag to be minimal. the batteries are 2.5yrs old. and just get warm to touch during charging...luminous battery.

has anyone experienced this and what can i do to turn things around?
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cretin: 8:52am On Apr 23, 2022
michlins:
did something like this recently with 4¾" H channel

MINE IS JUST FOR 1 TANK 2000LITERS, WHATS THE AVERAGE COSTb18ft , can you deliver to imo state orlu axis?
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by cretin: 11:57pm On Apr 22, 2022
For IW, i got Abuja.
But now am trying to reschedule my date, am not seeing where/how to do it

Can someone advice me

2ndly how many days or hours b4 interview or IW dropoff should the ds 160 form be submitted?

Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cretin: 11:08am On Apr 22, 2022
topsy23:
Recent final sub circuit distribution board termination.

Call us today for your MEP Design and installation

very neat job,
is there any advantage having it on the surface, instead of hidden or buried in the block work?
prefer the buried type
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cretin: 11:05am On Apr 22, 2022
Got a quote of almost 550k for an 18ft tank stand, for a bungalow, in the south east this appears outrageous. abeg what is the average quotes, for a tank stand using 4inch pipe or 4-3/8'' I frame
Investment / Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by cretin: 5:56pm On Mar 31, 2022
nna777:


Go through my posts, I posted on how I trade on futures.

UR POSTS PLEnty abeg. over 300 posts...i don dey go tru..yet to see anything. cud u be so kind as to state the time frame u posted it..if you cant send us the specific link
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by cretin: 4:05pm On Mar 31, 2022
for a couple who their profiles are locked together, can either of them book for date?. of they would be limited to only the principal applicant being able to make the booking for visa appointment
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by cretin: 3:25pm On Mar 30, 2022
puffmama:


Are you sure you answered all the questions properly, cos if you clicked a wrong answer , it would assume you are not eligible. It happened to me once. So click on new appointment and read and answer the questions correctly.

i clicked on new appointment...and the IW thing didn't pop up...just took me straight to booking dates for normal interview.
pls what am i doing wrong?
i also clicked CONTINUE...and same result

edit: was doing something wrong, click the b1/b2 without interview option, 4th option or so from the top

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Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by cretin: 3:40pm On Mar 16, 2022
lilachiever:



You no sabi English o. No be so English hard na.


Thing is, you can't use your naira card on overseas ATM.

Una don see why UK still insist say we/nigerians go dey write IELTS, this guy oga valto folo for the cause

noobody:


You came here to make a claim that they have suspended online payments,I countered your claim only according to the notification the bank provided.now you just switched lanes telling me to go and make payment to see if it would work?
Yes I accept I have comprehension problems too grin

noobody:


Kindly calm down and read the SMS again as regards international arm payments.


Cheers

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cretin: 11:02am On Feb 21, 2022
abuiltech:


Your preferred head is ok, you shouldn't have any issue with the pressure, but kindly ensure your pipe are sized optimally

thank you, what of the estimated cost?

cretin:
I believe this issue has been handled before, but couldnt locate it.

Whats the hieght of a normal tank stand for a bungalow, am thinking about 28ft, 8ft will go into the ground/foundation.20ft will now be above ground. Kindly correct me.

Also the cost. What is the estimate for the cost?.
Round pipe is cheaper .
Location is south east
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cretin: 10:28am On Feb 20, 2022
sonnie10:

Bros, no games in this arena. As they say it, that is how it is.
Let me give you one example. Did you know that some brake pads at Autozone store have lifetime warranty? At least this one I have used.
You make a normal one time purchase (no extra charges) and then, each time the brake pads get worn out, you return them for a free replacement. Completely no charge, and no questions asked.
Don’t ask me how the manufacturer make their profit, because I don’t know.
When will Nigeria reach that level, in terms of quality assurance?

When will nigeria have stable electricity?.
Electricity was invented over 2 centuries ago.
The most populous black nation on the earth is still battling with providing basic electricity to her citizens 250yrs after the invention of electricity.
Mumu race

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cretin: 9:50am On Feb 20, 2022
I believe this issue has been handled before, but couldnt locate it.

Whats the hieght of a normal tank stand for a bungalow, am thinking about 28ft, 8ft will go into the ground/foundation.20ft will now be above ground. Kindly correct me.

Also the cost. What is the estimate for the cost?.
Round pipe is cheaper .
Location is south east
Technology Market / Re: SOLD SOLD Hp Pavilion: I5-8th,8gb DDR4, 500GB SSD, keyboard Light SOLD SOLD by cretin: 8:02pm On Nov 20, 2021
omotolsy:
Hp Pavilion 14

14inch Display

Intel Core i5-8250U max 3.4 GHz
(Quad Core Processor)

8GB DDR4 Memory

1 Terabyte Storage

Intel UHD Graphics 620

Keyboard Light, Type-C, SDCard, Outstanding battery life.....

N235,000

07030771728

How many usb ports?.
Hdmi?
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by cretin: 7:43am On Sep 23, 2021
mustyy:
Coming from Nigeria to attend a two weeks professional training, please do i need to quarantine for 10days even if fully vaccinated

yup, the british have lil regard for vaccination done in nigeria and some other countries..listed..check british airways for more indepth info
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by cretin: 7:23am On Sep 23, 2021
ijeshaprincess:


Try 'moneygram' at Access or First Bank

what rate do they use?..any restrictions?..what of charges, big?
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by cretin: 11:01pm On Sep 21, 2021
so this covid day 2 and day 8 test. wch agencies are reliable for the test. nwp i heard is reliable says sold out
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by cretin: 1:28pm On Sep 21, 2021
izyblaze:
Fidelity, Festac

not a must that you have an account there abi?...though not having an acct there, makes it a bit more difficult..i guess
Health / Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by cretin: 10:17pm On Aug 29, 2021
dunpredictable:
Hello mum's and docs in the house. Please help �o. My son is about 4 months ths old. He's been having nasal congestion since almost birth but now it has gotten worse. (We believe he took it from his dad who has sinusitis). It distubs his breathing alot especially at night and when eating. During omugwo, my mum was using hot water with napkin close to his nose.
We've been to 2 hospitals several times regarding it. We were asked to use mentol crystals in hot water for him, vitamin c, Amoxil suspension and chlorpheniramine syrup but they don't seem to relieve him. What can I do? I don't want to go back to the hospitals. Please help a ftm

steam him.....

get into an enclosed space, i prefer kitchen..put kettle with long spout on boil , find a way to suspend cotton wool you hv put several drops of silver bird ointment and baby rob above the spout of the kettle..so the escaping steam from the kettle hits it. close all doors and windows allow steam to form and engulf the whole place for 10 to 15mins go in with baby, and ensure the steam enters babys nose........15mins inside should be ok...do same morning and night....

if all this is too much trouble, you can search for vicks humidifier or any other good humifier on amazon, it uses electricity 600watss and produces non stop steam and vapour..this will dissolve any congestion in babys air passages

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by cretin: 6:36am On Aug 25, 2021
Demmy2021:
Please house, how long does it take to get ETC from Nigeria embassy?

Also, can I use scanned signature on the letter of consent?

Thank you.

all ETC docs was required to be sent via email ------that was during the peak of covid, so it was easy then to email soft copies of everything. do they require hard copies now?
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by cretin: 6:34am On Aug 25, 2021
Lochinny:
Good everyone! I just had my baby! Thank God with me!
Pls I’d like to know how people with their spouses in Nigeria apply for their baby’s US passport especially in this covid era?
I want to know what my husband has to do? Do people still go to the Embassy? Or can any notry public do it?
I want to see if I can start this week since I still have like a little time
Thank you

there is this other form to use if husband is in prison/offshore etc...thats what we used. {it was in the peak of covid, and they were not attending to anybody for notary}..but with the delay passport didnt come out on time, so we applied for ETC and used it to come back to nigeria. US peeps sent back our application asking us to provide notary and mail back within 3 months. so within the 3months we kept checking and the US ebmassy in naija opened up dates for notary and we quickly got that done and sent vis dhl to our host in usa, who then packaged everything and mailed back to the passport people....

baby passports was issued some months later
Health / Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by cretin: 6:35am On Aug 24, 2021
Mzwealthy:
Good morning please a ftm to be here . Please what cream can one recommend for a new baby to start using?? And also what diaper is best to use for a baby in nigeria. Will appreciate your reply. Am about to shop for my baby as am drawing nearer to delivery

original huggies still remains the best, but very expensive..over 24k for a full carton of about 150 pieces. stay away from nigerian or south african huggies, those sold for 4k for a pack. they dont hold waste well, and leakout.. kisskid handles faeces better than urine...it gets very very swollen and heavy with urine......other than that its decent n well built

kisskids is decent at 5k or so, asda little angels is about the best bang for buck about 6k for 80pieces
Health / Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by cretin: 9:12am On Aug 23, 2021
sugah:

Not quite.
Adult milk (full cream) is OK for babies above 1. Sometimes those children milk like 123 are soo sweet it makes babies stool.

ok, so i still wonder why manufacturers made baby milk for ages 1 to 2yrs and 2 to 3 yrs, if adult milk can fill same niche............
my personal belief is that it may be ok, but not optimal..........................correct me if am wrong. aptamil or sma gold/pro isnt too sweet, its that peak 123 that is known to be too sweet

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Health / Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by cretin: 3:15pm On Aug 22, 2021
Fruitfulvinee:
Hello mums.
Pls i want to know if my one year can take Milo or which can you recommend.
I already started giving her adult Milk.

why adult milk, when there is baby milk for her age? there is stage 3 baby milk for 1 to 2 yr olds...giving an infant adult milk, is a waste if you ask me
Health / Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by cretin: 4:35am On Aug 10, 2021
Charliiee:
Hello,
Please is it safe to travel by road (private car) with a 2 weeks old baby from Kogi to Lagos.

the distance is too far, at that age..they are too small forbaby car seats, and cos of safety, you can carry them in your arms...then again..the airline type bassinets, which are used for long trips, isnt safe in a car, incase of a crash or potholes...if you can find a way to secure the baby, lying down on her back..best option then. ..my recommendation is to go by air....the possibility of the baby sustaining long term damage is there....all because of of few thousand naira
Health / Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by cretin: 1:13pm On Aug 05, 2021
FlowerGirl040:
If he pees alot, actually to me, its good. As for the cough and catarrh, for me, I use sheer butter for my kids, melt it, give him little to lick/drink. Rub some on his chest and nose,it works for me, I don't know for others and it was an old woman that taught me back then which I do use till date. I do use honey as well, it works like wonder, it clears cough. Give him to lick and also mix with his drinking water. Believe me it works. And Pls just be careful on the drugs you give him, he is still a very little baby and a delicate system too. I wish him quick recovery

honey isnt good for infants below 1yr...according to doc google. it causes a serious illness called botulisim, pls shina ya eyes and research more
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by cretin: 10:21pm On Jul 25, 2021
Spencatrading20:


I have my visa interview scheduled for 27th July just to log into my cgi to find out that the interview has been cancelled without me getting any email. Please who else have had this experience. I need advise please. The visa category is b1/b2.

was it a normal visa interview date, or you got it thru agents?.

to all those whose dates were cancelled, could you also confirm the above question?
Health / Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by cretin: 6:07am On Jul 17, 2021
Diadem2020:
Hello mamas. Please my lo is 3weeks and 4days old, she passes a lot of gas and her tommy makes a lot of noise, she is uncomfortable most times and doesn’t poo everyday like she used to sometimes for two days. My breast milk supply isn’t much atall till now even after taking a lot of pap, oats and staying hydrated so I co-feed her with peak 0-12 months infant formula. I also give her water sometimes. Please what can I do to ease the discomfort? Her pediatrician told me to get infacol colic relief but it’s really scarce here. Is it possible the formula or what I’m eating is what is making her constipated? How often should I give water since she isn’t exclusively breast feeding yet. Can I switch formula? If I can to which one?
Thank you

try another infant formular, that peak 0 to 12 months get as be, try stage 1 of APTAMIL or that other common one that has 2 variants gold and pro...

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Health / Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by cretin: 11:04pm On Apr 03, 2021
fizcoo20:
Plz, I want to ask, his it possible to travel by flight. As pregnant mum. Coz. I heard local flight don't allow pregnant mum to travel except international flights.
Has anyone experience with this.
Thanks in anticipation.

untrue,
you need a document called FIT TO FLY, issued by a doctor in a govt or recognized hospital, the date of the document must not be more than 1wk b4 the flight, best 2 to 3 days b4.

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Health / Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by cretin: 10:22am On Apr 03, 2021
so been to the hospital, and they are not saying anything useful.
prescribed anti biotics, didnt help. some of the pimple like rashes develop to full blown boil with pus inside, and painful to baby.

has anyone experienced this before and whats the rememdy

Health / Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by cretin: 10:19am On Apr 02, 2021
sugah:

You can use saline spray.
is it same as drops?. saw saline drops 850 naira, and saline spray 3500 naira. have you used either?
Health / Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by cretin: 12:00pm On Mar 29, 2021
playpen available for 0 to 2yrs.
its 6.4ft x 4.2ft. simply place a double thick play mat inside to cushion falls, and you are good to go.

its dismantleable as well, pack and go.
price 53k.
https:///oredo/childrens-gear-and-safety/baby-play-pen-ARKDk4Kt52KtqqdmK8ubjIDy.html


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