In a significant international academic achievement, Raphael Onuku, a Nigerian scholar enrolled in the Master's Program at Taipei Medical University's (TMU) School of Pharmacy in Taiwan, was honored with the MOE Outstanding Graduate Award. This accolade positions Raphael as one of the top 20 MOE Taiwan Government Scholarship graduates across Taiwan in 2023, a milestone that resonates with pride not only in Taiwan but also in his home country, Nigeria.

The MOE Outstanding Graduate Award is a prestigious recognition, awarded to students who demonstrate remarkable abilities in their fields of study. Raphael's inclusion among the top 20 is a clear indicator of his unwavering commitment, hard work, and exceptional talent in the field of pharmacy. This achievement not only celebrates his personal journey of academic excellence but also highlights the high-quality education provided at TMU. Raphael Onuku achieved a perfect 4.0/4.0 CGPA upon graduating from the Master's Program in the School of Pharmacy at TMU.

Complementing this achievement, a farewell party was organized by the Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program. This event was particularly significant as it marked one of the first large gatherings post-pandemic, offering a much-needed platform for graduates from various universities to reconnect and celebrate their collective accomplishments.

Raphael's success is a source of inspiration and pride for the Nigerian community, both at home and in the diaspora. It exemplifies the potential of Nigerian students to excel on international platforms and brings to light the opportunities available for academic growth and recognition abroad.

The story of Raphael Onuku is not just about individual success; it's a beacon of hope and motivation for Nigerian youths, encouraging them to aim high in their educational pursuits. His journey underscores the importance of perseverance, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence.
As Raphael Onuku receives this well-deserved recognition, he stands as a role model for many aspiring students in Nigeria and around the world. His achievements serve as a reminder of the boundless possibilities that education can unlock.

As of this report, Raphael has completed his Master’s degree and also a two-month International Internship Programme offered by the Taiwan International Graduate Program at Academia Sinica. He has secured a fully funded Ph.D program in Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States of America.

Congratulations to Raphael on this remarkable achievement. His success is a testament to the bright future of Nigerian talent on the global stage and will undoubtedly inspire many in the years to come.

So sorry this reply is coming late. The answer is yes.

You will be granted a post study opportunity which is renewable upon finishing your study to seek for a job opportunity.

Godsonice:
Hello bro.. Does Taiwan allow international student to apply for post study work permit after graduation?

If you can sponsor your child abroad for a bachelor's degree as a Nigerian parent, I recommend that you send them to study in Taiwan especially if their course of interest is in this list of English-taught programs.
It is very cost-effective as opposed to sending them to study in the USA and UK. Also, applicants to these schools and programs can apply for the Taiwan Scholarship Programs available.

Here are the universities and the various bachelor's degree programs offered purely in English:

1. National Chung Hsing University
a. International Bachelor Program of Agribusiness

2. National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech)
a. International Program for Interaction Design and Innovation
b. Department of English programs

3. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
a. International Bachelor's Degree Program in Finance
b. Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation Programs

4. Feng Chia University
a. Bachelor of International Business Administration program - taught fully in English

5. Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology
a. Department of International Business / International Business

6. National Dong Hwa University
a. Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering
b. Bachelor of Management Science and Finance program
c. Department of Finance

7. Ming Chuan University
a. International Business and Trade Program (B.S.)
b. Journalism & Mass Communication Program (B.A.)
c. Fashion and Innovation Management Program (B.S.)
d. Information Technology Management Program (B.S.)
e. Travel & Tourism Program (B.S.)
f. International Affairs and Diplomacy bachelor's degree program (B.A.)
g. Department of Applied English (B.A.)

8. Kun Shan University
a. International Program in Mechanical Engineering

9. Tamkang University
a. Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering Program (English taught)
b. Department of Global Politics and Economics (English-taught)
c. Department of English (English-taught)
d. Department of International Tourism Management (English-taught)
e. Division of Global Financial Management, Department of Banking and Finance (English taught)
f. Division of Global Commerce, Department of International Business (English-taught Program)
g. Department of Diplomacy and International Relations (English-taught)

10. Shih Chien University
a. English-Taught Programs in International Business
b. English-Taught Smart Service Management Program

11. I-SHOU University
a. International Business Administration
b. International Finance
c. International Tourism & Hospitality
d. Department of International Media and Entertainment Management
e. International Artificial Intelligence Technology Program

12. National Sun Yat-sen University
a. International Business Bachelor program

13. Tunghai University
a. International Business Administration Program
b. Sustainability Science and Management Program
c. International College Interdisciplinary Degree Program

14. National Chengchi University
a. International College of Innovation (ICI) bachelor's degree program

15. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
a. Department of Civil Engineering - Fully English taught Undergraduate Program

16. National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism
a. International Bachelor of Tourism Management Program
b. International Bachelor of Culinary Arts Program

17. Da-Yeh University
a. Department of English

18. National Tsing Hua University
a. Tsing Hua College Group International Bachelor Degree Program

19. CTBC Business School
a. Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Management Program

20. Yuan Ze University
a. English Bachelor of Business Administration
b. International Bachelor of Electrical and Communication Engineering Program (English-taught)

21. National Yunlin University of Science and Technology
a. Bachelor of International Management Program
b. Department of English

22. National Cheng Kung University
a. International Bachelor of Energy Engineering Degree Program

23. Tzu Chi University
a. Bachelor of International Service Industry Management Program
b. Bachelor of Digital Media and Technology Program

24. Fu Jen Catholic University
a. Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor's Degree Program

25. Chinese Culture University
a. Department of Global Business

26. National Taiwan University
a. Department of Economics
b. Department of Civil Engineering

27. Providence University
a. International Business Administration Program
b. International Program in Computer Science

28. Kainan University
a. International Honors Program

29. National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
a. International Advanced Technology Program

Good luck.

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I am trying to verify my National Identity Number (NIN) after creating account but the PAY NOW button (N500) is not working.

What do I do?

DMainMan:
2023/2024 PTDF OVERSEAS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME IN THE UK, GERMANY, FRANCE & MALAYSIA

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), the Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships to institutions under its strategic partnership initiative. Successful candidates will be awarded scholarships to study in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia commencing in the 2023/2024 academic session.

Application Process

Application Forms can be obtained on the scholarship portal (scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng).

Selection Process, Criteria & Requirements

PTDF scholarships are highly competitive and only applicants who are outstanding across the board are selected. A selection committee will be constituted to assess applications using the following criteria;

Academic merit as evidenced by the quality of degrees, full academic transcripts, other professional qualifications acquired, and relevant publications to be referenced by applicants

Membership of professional bodies

The viability of the study/research plan (PhD Applicants only).

Requirements

MSc

A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) qualification in their first degree or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience

Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)

Must be computer literate

Statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) stating the reason(s) for the proposed study, its relevance to the oil and gas industry and its expected impact on national development.

Possession of 5 O/level credits including English Language.

Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) and will be required to have be verified (NIMC verification charges apply)before applying for the scholarship.

PhD

Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)

Must be computer literate

A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good second-degree certificate;

Must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Title, Introduction, Research Problem, Aim, Research Questions/Objectives, Scope, Summarised Literature, Methodology, and Expected outcomes only where necessary.

All lecturers must produce a letter from their Vice Chancellor confirming that they are not in receipt of any other scholarships

Required Documents

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:

National Identity Number (NIN)

First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result

NYSC discharge certificate

WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results as well as the PIN numbers on the application forms to enable PTDF view the O’level results on the relevant website).

Recent Passport Photograph

Local Government Identification Letter

Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)

Evidence of membership of professional associations

Candidates who successfully scale through the first round of screening will be requested to submit their transcripts; all applicants are therefore advised to prepare their transcripts for submission in anticipation of such a request

Deadline: March 24th, 2023.

https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng/guidelines

Signed

Management

This is an awareness post and not an advert!

Available Subjects:
• Computer science
• Social science
• Data science
• Humanities
• Business
• Health and medicine
• Mathematics
• Programming
• Education
• Training and others...
☆ No IELTS/TOEFL Required
☆ Free to everyone
☆ No age, education, or other requirements.

Visit link to apply : https://pll.harvard.edu

NB: Any information obtained here is just for educational purposes. I do not officially represent any of the schools listed below and I do not offer scholarships or admissions. If you need more information regarding these institutions, please visit their website and contact or make your inquiries.

Having said that, here is what I have to say!

As a Nigerian, if you are looking for world-class universities and scholarships in all academic fields of Science, Arts, Engineering, Management, etc, then Taiwan may just have the perfect program for you. Also, if you are an outstanding student, you could also apply for the Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program which is amazing.

Taiwan Universities seems to have the easiest and most straightforward application process. Most times, there is no need to get acceptance letter by contacting any professor (though if you do, you won't suddenly disappear from the surface of the earth ). An addendum is that you can also be doing a part-time job even as you study.

NB: If the links does not work efficiently, search the school via Google and visit their official websites.

1. Taipei Medical University (QS Rank# 379)

I am very proud to be a graduate student of this very institution

Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 22 November 2021
Last Date: 15 March 2022
Official Link: https://oge.tmu.edu.tw/admission/apply/

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 15 August 2022
Last Date: 15 October 2022
Official Link: https://oge.tmu.edu.tw/admission/apply/

2. National Taiwan Normal University ((QS Rank # 308)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 01 October 2021
Last Date: 17 January 2022
Official Link: https://bds.oia.ntnu.edu.tw/api/v1/ap/dl?id=111114

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 01 June 2022
Last Date: 31 July 2022
Official Link: https://bds.oia.ntnu.edu.tw/api/v1/ap/dl?id=111114

3. National Sun Yat-Sen University ( QS Rank# 410)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 15 January 2022
Last Date: 15 March 2022
Official Link: https://oia.nsysu.edu.tw/p/412-1308-20713.php?Lang=en

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 01 August 2022
Last Date: 30 September 2022
Official Link: https://oia.nsysu.edu.tw/p/412-1308-20713.php?Lang=en

4. National Chiao Tung University (QS Rank # 208)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 20 December 2021
Last Date: 05 March 2022
Official Link: https://en.nycu.edu.tw/admissions/

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 10 August 2022
Last Date: 30 September 2022
Official Link: https://en.nycu.edu.tw/admissions/

5. National Tsing Hua University (QS Ranking # 168)
Spring 2022 Application
Starts: 01 December 2021
Last Date: 28 February 2022
Official Link: http://oga.nthu.edu.tw/web.page/detail/sn/18/lang/en/

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 01 August 2022
Last Date: 30 September 2022
Official Link: http://oga.nthu.edu.tw/web.page/detail/sn/18/lang/en/

6. National Cheng Kung University (QS Rank # 234)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 7 February2022
Last Date: 31 March 2022
Official Link: https://admissions.oia.ncku.edu.tw/doc/view/sn/12

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 08 July 2022
Last Date: 30 September 2022
Official Link: https://admissions.oia.ncku.edu.tw/doc/view/sn/12

7. National Central University ( QS Rank# 415)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 01 January 2022
Last Date: 15 March 2022
Official Link: https://cis.ncu.edu.tw/admissions//menu.content/view/sn/72

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 15 August 2022
Last Date: 31 October 2022
Official Link: https://cis.ncu.edu.tw/admissions//menu.content/view/sn/72

8. National Yang-Ming University. (QS Rank # 287)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 20 December 2021
Last Date: 05 March 2022
Official Link: https://oia.nycu.edu.tw/.../degree.../international-students

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 10 August 2022
Last Date: 30 September 2022
Official Link: https://oia.nycu.edu.tw/.../degree.../international-students

9. Chang Gung University ( QS Rank # 429)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 07 February2022
Last Date: 11 March 2022
Official Link: https://oia.cgu.edu.tw/.../15/1015/img/2755/admission.html

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 18 August 2022
Last Date: 29 September 2022
Official Link: https://oia.cgu.edu.tw/.../15/1015/img/2755/admission.html

10. National Chung Cheng University (QS Rank # 801-1000)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 01 February 2022
Last Date: 15 March 2022
Official Link: https://oia.ccu.edu.tw/

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 01 September 2022
Last Date: 31 October 2023
Official Link: https://oia.ccu.edu.tw/

11. National Taiwan University (QS Rank # 257)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 17 January 2022
Last Date: 24 February 2022
Official Link: https://admissions.ntu.edu.tw/2022-september-entry-for.../

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 02 August 2022
Last Date: 07 October 2022
Official Link: https://admissions.ntu.edu.tw/2022-september-entry-for.../

12. National Taiwan University of Science & Technology Scholarship (QS Ranking # 257)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 01 February 2022
Last Date: 30 March 2022
Official Link: http://admissions.ntust.edu.tw/index/index

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 01 September 2022
Last Date: 29 October 2022
Official Link: http://admissions.ntust.edu.tw/index/index

13. National Chung Hsing University (QS Rank# 601-650)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 15 January 2022
Last Date: 15 March 2022
Official Link: https://www.oia.nchu.edu.tw/index.php/3-apply-to-nchu-en

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 15 August 2022
Last Date: 01 October 2022
Official Link: https://www.oia.nchu.edu.tw/index.php/3-apply-to-nchu-en

14. National Chengchi University (QS Rank # 551-560)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 17 February 2022
Last Date: 23 March 2022
Official Link: http://admission.nccu.edu.tw/intladmission

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 15 September 2022
Last Date: 20 October 2022
Official Link: http://admission.nccu.edu.tw/intladmission

15. National Taipei University of Technology Scholarship (QS Ranking # 511-522)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 01 February 2022
Last Date: 30 April 2022
Official Link: https://oia.ntut.edu.tw/p/412-1032-13829.php?Lang=en

Spring 2023 Application
Starts: 01 October 2022
Last Date: 15 November 2022
Official Link: https://oia.ntut.edu.tw/p/412-1032-13829.php?Lang=en

16. Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) (QS Rank # 651-700)
Fall 2022 Application
Starts: 20 December 2021
Last Date: 31 March 2022
Official Link: https://enroll.kmu.edu.tw/

Spring 2022 Application
Starts: 01 July 2022
Last Date: 15 October 2022
Official Link: https://enroll.kmu.edu.tw/

Is there any known health insurance company in Nigeria that can offer Health Insurance coverage for 6 months in Taiwan?

barx:
For those that want further their education abroad or those that have studied aborad and need to authenticate their certificates and other relevant documents, these are some steps to be followed:

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SCHOOL ABROAD:

1. You go to ministry of education Abuja (Federal Secretariat) 8th Floor that's where the office is (prepare to use the stairs cos the lift is not always up dew to power failure)

You need to take all your credentials there (WAEC/NECO very important), they will ask for the certificate before the others, they may ask you for a print out of the result u are using (NECO/WAEC), print and hold the scratch card cos usse will use the serial number there. The cards are like N300 each but there its sold at N600 each and printing is N150.

2. You will get a form to fill for the authentication process. The form is sold from N100 - N500 depending on who is selling the forms that day.

3. You will then go and make payments (each document you want to authenticate will cost N300 for now), they will calculate and tell you how much you will pay. they will direct you to a bank (Diamond).

4. Before you get to the bank, find a cyber cafe around (groung floor near Zenith Bank) tell them you to help you generate payment ID from Remita. That ID is what you will use to pay in to the government account at Diamond Bank.

5. Photocopy the teller and go ask of IPPIS or Revenue office (ground floor) there there they will collect the teller and sign o the photocopy.

6. Then you go back to 8th floor and submit then wait or they will tell you when to come back.
NOTE: Dont laminate your documents yet cos they will sign and seal it
Authentication of documents is Monday to Thursday, they dont attend to people on friday.
If You can sort somebody in that office to do it for you it will be faster and it will save you alot of stress.

AFTER U ARE THRU WITH MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOU PROCEED TO MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (5-8 MINUTES WALK)


1. You get there and tell them you want to authenticate your document that you have done that of education already.

2. They will collect it and tell you when to come back. Each document will cost N1000. foreign affairs has no stress and its sharp.


FOR THOSE WHO SCHOOLED ABORAD

If you schooled aborad and you want to authenticate your document or you want to go for service, the process is same as that of ministry of education above cos its done in the same place just that i dont know how much it will cost.
I will advise that you do it early cos the last time i was there, there, the documents are still there with the staff in the ministry and NYSC Camp has commenced already. They will be telling you that there is so much work you wont see what they are doing.
In order or not to get to the camp when the camp is ending, start the process early.

So, I just finished authenticating my document with both Ministry of Education(MOE) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MOFA) yesterday being 19th July, 2021.

This guide was very helpful - I must say and I am grateful to the person that wrote it.

I just have some input to make in addition to his own guidelines. You can also view it as an update.

At first, I got to the MOE building and before going upstairs, you can visit https://ess.education.gov.ng/#/ and register to book an appointment with MOE. After your registration, you could sign in, upload your scanned documents that you would love to verify. Make payment online. If you have a MasterCard or cards that support online transaction, it is best. After that, print the remita and the appointment slip. That's why you have to do this either at home or before climbing up stairs.

Like the former writer wrote, the evaluation and authentication office is at the 8th floor. I used the elevator. So... before you go climbing the stairs, make sure you try the elevator first.
I guess the thought of public holiday did not make people visit the MOE that much but I could count upto 80-90 of us that were at the MOE. They usually sort between those for evaluation and those for authentication (more preference).

The documents for authentication is individualized. It all depends on you and what you are applying for. I had authenticated my WAEC, Degree Certificate, and Transcript. They do not authenticate HEALTH CERTIFICATE or POLICE SECURITY CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE at the MOE. They only authenticate educational related materials. So, do not make the mistake of uploading it online for MOE.

As for WAEC authentication, those whose WAEF results are less than 5 years are required to pay for a scratch card but if your WAEC results is above 5 years (and you have your original), you won't be required to purchase any scratch card.

I successfully authenticated everything with MOE that same day. The secret lies in going to the MOE on time and very early.

After authentication with MOE, I just walked to MOFA. I was directed to meet someone by someone at MOE. I called him and he collected by documents. Including HEALTH AND POLICE CHARACTER CERTIFICATES.

I waited for about 3-4 hours and I got my credentials.
The amount as stated by the writer is N1000 per document. In my case, I was charged N500 per page.

I wish this info will be helpful to someone just as the former writers post was to me.

At the stage for passport upload, I am getting the following error:

"Error connecting to File Server".


The file size is within range. I don't know what seems to be the issue here.

EmmanuelScott1:


Just now, AliExpress refund back my payment #5715 naira which means is zenith bank that take the 7000 naira. Omo zenith bank nah thief, chai

Whoa! That's crazy. But is N5715 the exact amount of what you intended to buy? If that's the case, you need to contact your bank. At least so you can know why you got debited N7000.

AiSamuel:
Your case is different. ion talk much with untamed animals like you sha. BYE!

Now I know you are really a big fool. I wonder who the untamed animal is �.
The person that's not empathic and would rather ask someone who just complained of losing 7000 Naira to "lend" him 1000 naira?

Ask yourself again.... Who is the untamed animal here?

EmmanuelScott1:
This happened just now, I order a flip pop slippers from AliExpress that's worth 12.99 usd(total including shipping fees), according to the current exchange rate it's 5,336 naira. But I was shocked 12,000 naira was deducted from my account. The last time I bought a something from AliExpress was Early this year, the price of the product I bought was the correct amount deducted. This is the first time I'm in this ugly situation since I started trading with AliExpress. I have cancelled the request so my money will be given back to me in the next six days according to AliExpress rules.

Please the bankers and elites in the house, is it AliExpress or my bank that took almost 7000 naira from the payment that's 5330 naira and will I be credited back with my 12,000 or 5330.

Please help oo

Sorry about what you are experiencing. It can really be annoying. Hopefully, you would have it settled after contacting their support. Please do not fail to get back to us once you succeed in getting it reversed or any other info that could be of help.

Best wishes.

AiSamuel:
Sorry bro. Borrow me 1k na?

And you just had to make this rubbish statement and/or request from someone that is seeking for help.

Don't even tell me you were joking because it's not funny.

Hello everyone!

Please I would love to know if anyone here knows someone who was (or has been) a recipient of the Ministry of Education Taiwan Government Scholarship.

I have a lot of inquiries to make and it's somewhat urgent.

Thanks a lot.

Let us help each other by posting available recent job vacancies in Enugu State here. It could either be a government job or that of a private job.

Thanks

An experienced Pharmacy Technician is needed for immediate employment at Dinoc Specialist Hospital, Nsukka located specifically at Justina Eze Street, Off Ogurugu Road.

Please share and tell anyone who might be interested.

Hello everyone!

Please I created this post to seek for your advise and suggestions.

I got an email 3 days ago as regards a scholarship I had applied for in one of China's universities. I was admitted and offered the University President Scholarship worth N2 Million. This scholarship only takes care of my school fees.

I am left to handle the stipend and accommodation expenses. Even the flight ticket, visa application and all will have to be funded by me.

Another consideration is that the Masters study will last for 3 years (in English). If it was 2 years or less, I could have sourced for funding or help.

What do you think I should do? What's your suggestion?

The screenshot is a breakdown of the school fees and other expenses.

Please just do a soft lamination. Soft lamination is temporal unlike permanent lamination.
I can't say for sure if it is prohibited or not but to be on the safer side, just do soft lamination if you cannot keep your certificates very careful.

I hope this helps.

Do the company have accommodation please?

Please who can build a PC for Computational chemistry/Molecular modelling/Molecular docking/MD simulations research?
I just want a computer that works well for my research & is somewhat affordable.

I'm a graduate student looking forward to having a built desktop PC that is good for computational chemistry / molecular modelling / bioinformatics research. I don't know much about PC building or what computer specs would be good, so I'd really appreciate some help in figuring out the best to obtain. This is my first time trying to get a built computer and I don't really know anything about it, though I've been reading about it for a while.
The PC will need to be powerful enough to run long computations such as ligand-protein docking simulations, molecular dynamics, free-energy calculations, etc without lagging.

I plan to install Linux on this PC or install a Windows 10/Linux dual-boot (whichever is a better idea, I'd appreciate advice on which to choose and what kind of Linux distribution to install for free). I need to be able to run software such as Schrödinger Maestro, GOLD - Protein Ligand Docking Software, PyMOL, AMBER16, UCSF Chimera, Visual Molecular Dynamics - VMD, Molecular Operating Environment - MOE and GROMACS.

I especially need for the PC to be able to display good graphics of complex structures and large trajectory files with many frames without lagging too much, since I've run into lagging problems with the VMD software on some computers. I think this means I'd need a lot of memory and storage space?

I also would like to be able to run basic things like Microsoft Word, Excel and for the PC to have a CD-ROM drive.

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How can one influence the PPA that he or she will be assigned to during NYSC?

Cristiano Ronaldo is just like Davido and Messi is like Wizkid!

The best can never critize or look for a means of critizing another fellow.

One funny thing about the best is that, they will not TALK or argue with you!

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This man thinks we are his son ni. He is using his son's attitude and making a 100% judgement on all Nigerian youths.

Anyways, I blame the youths that kill themselves for old godforsaken politicians of this country.

Falz Moral Instruction Album Review

Falz the Bahd Guy has kicked off 2019 with the release of his 4th studio album, titled ‘Moral Instruction’ and this is arguably his best body of work yet, as it is thematic and wholesome with respect to the messages disseminated through the album.

It’s been only two weeks into the year, and two very conscious rap projects have been released by Nigerian rappers, the other being the album by show dem camp titled ‘clone wars IV – These Buhari Times ‘ . We love this energy, and it would be great to see our musicians in general, not just rappers, continuously put out projects or singles that speak on relevant issues affecting us a society.

By just looking at the moral instruction album cover, you would most likely have a feeling of nostalgia, if you were exposed to Fela’s cover arts back in the day. The album art was designed by the art legend Lemi Ghariokwu, who was known for working on the late Fela anikulapo’s album arts for his projects back in the day. Are you ready for some moral instruction? Let’s walk you through the album, track by track.

1. Johnny – The opening track johnny, starts off with sampled vocals off Fela’s ‘Johhny just Drop’ singing “ J.J.D J.J.D Johnny just drop” which leads to a mean beat drop with bells, light kicks and snares. This would have your head bopping to the rhythm, while setting the perfect underlay for Falz’s vocals to come in.

Falz does not disappoint as he hops right in, setting a captivating story line in motion, with the opening lines “Johhny just drop, na person shoot am down”, which should drive any curious listener to keep listening. The track speaks out against the indiscriminate shooting of civilians by the police, while telling the story of a recent graduate who just finished his national youth service, but got killed by the police on a night of celebration. The last few bars of the track has falz agitated as he lashes out, citing other scenarios where johnny (at this point he uses johnny in a ‘Jon doe’ manner) might be killed, in other different locations around the country, due to negligence and other factors. He ends the track asking these pertinent questions in Yoruba “if johnny continue to drop, eyan melo lo ma ku? Eyan melo lo ma ku?” which is a little play on words in yoruba and translates to “if johnny’s continue to drop, how many people would die? How many people would be left?

2. Follow Follow – The next track titled follow follow actually uplifts the mood, as the atmosphere on the track is not as serious as it was on the opening track. This track starts off with a bugle solo which ushers in sampled Fela vocals, leading to a rather heavy beat drop that would have you immediately feeling the energy and anticipating Falz’s raps. The song is a basic critique of the band wagon mentality which plagues our present society, where people do not have minds of their own and have to break their backs just to feel among or hop on the latest trends. A fun Jam right there.

3. Hypocrite Ft. Demmie Vee – Hypocrite, the third track off the album, brings down the tempo once again from the rather energetic ‘follow follow’, and features talented singer Demmie Vee, who delivers a very dope chorus, singing “every body is a mother f***ing* hypocrite”, on the soft instrumental setting the atmosphere for the subject matter which Falz raps about.

This track tackles quite a wide range of issues, basically calling out people who mask under the guise of religion to perpetrate evil and unlawful acts, bad politicians for taking the people for a ride, the people for recycling the bad politicians and coming back to say they hate the government they help put in power, the people for discriminating against the homosexuals, amongst other issues. Demmie Vee also ends the track with a bridge that doubles up as the outro. This is one track we all have to reflect upon.

4. Talk – Talk, the fourth track off the album, was released as a single a couple of days before the album, was released as a single a couple of days before the album was released and it sparked up some conversations across social media. This track jacks up the tempo once again, giving an energetic dancehall vibe as falz hops in on the instrumental with a call and response type hook, reminiscent of the old nursery rhyme “old roger is dead and gone to his grave” .

On talk, Falz takes shots at MURIC with the lyrics “brother Muri talk finish we no see am for court” , following the outrage he received from the muslim organization about his portrayal of the hijab wearing girls, after the release of his video to ‘This is Nigeria’ . He also takes shots at the present government with lines like “ we buy your story but you no give us change’ and “4 year tenure, 3 year holiday.”

Furthermore, he addresses other issues pertaining to religion, fraud and prostitution. The lines “Instead make you work you dey find alhaji, you come turn your body to cash and carry” coupled with his comments when accused of ‘ slut shaming ‘ at his album listening session, got him criticism from some women across social media. Nevertheless, ‘talk’ is an all round dope jam!

5. Amen – Amen, starts off with Fela’s vocals once a again, singing “through Jesus Christ our lord, amen amen amen” as well as “waka waka waka” which is sampled across the track, with a recurring bass guitar sound, leading to an impressive drum roll and a perfectly programmed interaction between drum sounds, to create an impeccable instrumental.

Falz graces this instrumental with his rap style, as he talks about the extravagance of the pastors at the expense of the congregation. He also speaks about the gullibility of the people, who allow themselves to be scammed. He raps “church plenty pass school inside my estate/ you sell hopes, you sell faith, you sell dreams to get paid/ Na congregation money but dem no go see percentage”.

6. Brother’s Keeper Ft Sess – The tempo of the album gets slower on this track, with a soft but compelling offering, which starts off with background hums from sess as well as soft pads , which form soulful chords under the vocals. This is followed by a reverbed percussion instrument then soft kicks to set the instrumental in full motion.

This track basically talks about the selfishness and the lack of compassion in our society, as falz uses different perspectives from different works of life to explore the subject matter. The track ends with an amazing choir rendition of the hook earlier sung by Sess as the vocals fade out.

7. Paper Ft Chillz – The seventh track on the album, titled paper, which features chillz, is a slow but groovy jam where chillz delivers a smooth baritone chorus on an instrumental with strong elements of the original afrobeat sound. The smooth chorus and soothing trumpets complement each other and put the listener in the mood for a slow dance. Falz rides this like equestrian while talking about the extremes people would go to just to make a lot of money. The chorus where chillz sings “no go lose your center, all because of paper”, pretty much sums up what this track is about.

8. E no Finish – This song is also a strong afrobeat rendition by falz. He starts out agitated, rapping about the corruption and greed Nigerians face from people in positions of power. He raps “corruption and indiscipline, with no regard for the life of a citizen, so sickening…hope you greedy mother****ers listening” he continues rapping through the verse and as the instrumental builds up to the chorus. On the chorus, Falz sings “Baba Fela talk am but e no finish, when e go finish?” driving home the point that, so much that has been said about these problems years ago is still very relevant in our society today and this needs to end.

9. After All said and Done – Falz closes up the album with this short spoken word offering, where he says that he is not in the position to point fingers as no one is perfect, but he wants us to realize that we all have a part to play to foster any societal progress. He says “if we can rediscover the meaning of love and humanity, then we can return the sanity” a good conclusion to the album.

The moral instruction album is a short but awesome 9 track body of work, packed with consciousness and has a massive replay value. Also the production and creativity from Sess, TMXO and Willis was totally top notch and remarkable. We need more thought provoking and reformatory albums like this.

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