Wow! God bless Nigeria

Sometime this weekend, a massive booster from a Chinese rocket will begin an uncontrolled fall back to Earth from space — and because of its considerable size and weight, parts of it may survive the descent through our planet’s atmosphere and hit the ground. The chances of the rocket hitting anyone and killing them are exceedingly rare, but a similar falling Chinese rocket last year sparked major concern worldwide, which means this rocket will probably do the same.



The booster is part of a Long March 5B rocket, which launched on July 24th, sending a new module into orbit for China’s growing Tiangong space station. After the giant rocket reaches space, it sheds a fairly massive part of itself: its core booster. This booster sticks around in orbit, lapping the planet before eventually falling back to Earth. Since the rocket part is more than 100 feet long and more than 22 tons in weight, it’s possible that up to 9 tons’ worth of material could survive the fall.

Space trackers are doing their best to predict exactly when and where the Long March 5B booster will come down. The situation closely mimics that of last year’s global scare over an uncontrolled Chinese rocket that fell back to Earth, as well as a similar uncontrolled reentry in 2020. Both of those instances also involved a core booster from China’s Long March 5B, which does not have the capability of disposing of itself in a controlled manner. Fortunately, last year, the rocket came down in the sparsely populated Indian Ocean, but in 2020, that falling rocket did dump debris off of the Ivory Coast, sending metal pipes and other objects into villages without causing any injuries.

“THIS IS NOT NEEDED. WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY TO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM.”
Still, the risk to the average human from this year’s rocket is so low that it should not keep anyone up at night. In fact, for any one person on Earth, there are six chances in 10 trillion that a part of this rocket will hit you and cause some kind of casualty or injury, according to the Aerospace Corporation, a nonprofit that does space research and development, as well as provide technical guidance on spaceflight. But, the fact that space trackers have to continue to deal with this kind of issue without knowing when and where the rocket will come down is frustrating.

“Why are we worried? Well, it did cause property damage the last time, and people are having to do preparation as a result,” Ted Muelhaupt, a space traffic expert and consultant with the Aerospace Corporations’ corporate chief engineer’s office, said during a presser about the rocket. “Furthermore, this is not needed. We have the technology to not have this problem.”


In the United States and Europe, the rule for space operators is that if there is going to be some kind of uncontrolled reentry of space debris into Earth’s atmosphere, there must be a lower than 1 in 10,000 chance that the falling object will cause some kind of casualty, or injury, on the ground. It’s a particularly high bar to clear, which is why US and European missions have to be vigilant about how they dispose of the rockets they send into space. “Basically, once you’re done delivering your payload, you turn your rocket around, fire the engine, and drive it back into the ocean somewhere, usually someplace where there’s no population,” Marlon Sorge, a space debris expert and technical fellow with the Aerospace Corporation, said. “You do that, and you have pretty much mitigated the risk right there.”


Controlled disposal is something that most launch providers throughout the world do already. SpaceX and the United Launch Alliance, for instance, purposefully deposit parts of their rockets over the ocean after they launch to space. Plus, the core of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is famous for actually flying back to Earth and landing upright — either on a drone ship or landing pad — following its flights. The core booster of the Long March 5B doesn’t have that capability. Once it launches into orbit, the engines on the rocket core can’t really reignite. “They’re designed for a single burn,” Jonathan McDowell, an astrophysicist at the Harvard Center for Astrophysics and space tracking expert, tells The Verge. “And so this thing just burns once and then switches off, and it’s dead.” Then we just have to wait for it to fall back to Earth as its orbit decays over time.

“THIS THING JUST BURNS ONCE AND THEN SWITCHES OFF, AND IT’S DEAD.”
The Aerospace Corporation estimates that there is between a 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 230 risk of a casualty from the falling Long March 5B booster. That’s 10 times above the 1 in 10,000 threshold, which is why there is heightened vigilance around this specific case. And whenever China pulls a stunt like this, the US isn’t particularly happy about it. “Spacefaring nations must minimize the risks to people and property on Earth of reentries of space objects and maximize transparency regarding those operations,” NASA administrator Bill Nelson said when the 2021 Long March 5B fell. “It is clear that China is failing to meet responsible standards regarding their space debris.”

China seemingly took note of the criticism. During this most recent launch, one Chinese official during the CGTN launch livestream mentioned that they had made improvements to dispose of the booster after launch. “The last segment, or the core segment, once it [enters] into the orbit, it also [works] as a spacecraft,” Xu Yansong, former director for international cooperation at the China National Space Administration, said during the livestream. “So we’ll have to bring it back safely and in a controlled manner. So one of the first missions was unable to do that, but later on, we improve our technologies. And so what we call the passivation of the last stage has been conducted, so we can safely bring back the last fuselage.”


However, it does not seem like anything has changed since the last scare. In fact, the European Union’s Space Surveillance and Tracking network has found that the booster is tumbling through space, indicating there is no control over the object. So we’ll be going through the whole process of predicting where it will come down all over again. As of now, the European Union, the US Space Force, and the Aerospace Corporation’s best guesses of when it will come down is sometime late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. As for where it will come down, it’ll be somewhere between 41.5 degrees North and 41.5 degrees South. That means about 1 billion who live north and south of those lines have zero risk. (Boston and parts of Tasmania — congratulations, you’re right outside the zone.) But 88 percent of the human population lives within that range, according to the Aerospace Corporation.

“YOU’RE 80,000 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO GET HIT BY LIGHTNING THAN YOU ARE BY SPACE DEBRIS.”
Predictions will get more precise with each passing day as we get closer to Sunday, and the Aerospace Corporation is continually updating its predictions here. The European Union is keeping track as well, as is the Space Force. As for what to expect when the rocket comes down? Based on past experience, the debris could spread over an area hundreds of miles in length along the rocket’s orbital track. Some pieces, depending on their size and weight, may hit the ground slowly, while others might hit the ground fast, at speeds that could reach hundreds of miles per hour. Ultimately, it’s a guessing game, and we may not know much about this event until the rocket actually comes down. “The history of reentering things has been a history of continuing surprise,” says McDowell. “How much actually does survive reentry? Sometimes more survived than you might have initially expected.”

But even though there is slightly more risk than usual with this falling rocket, it’s important to keep things in perspective. “The risk to any given individual in any given year from getting conked in the head by a piece of space debris is one in 100 billion,” Muelhaupt said. “You’re 80,000 times more likely to get hit by lightning than you are by space debris. But this doesn’t mean that this is a good thing to do.”

So enjoy this new round of falling rocket uncertainty. Once it’s over, we’ll probably have to do it all again. There’s another Long March 5B launch tentatively scheduled for this fall.

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We can all agree that education is important. However, taking the traditional education route of attending a four-year university after secondary school can take a long time and is usually fairly pricey.

For some, the traditional schooling system is not their forte and the idea of racking up debt in the form of loans is not enticing.

If attending college isn’t in your plans, you should consider getting a degree via distance learning programmes or get an online degree in any course. In Nigeria, while you might not need a degree to get a job, you would eventually need it for career progression.

There are still several occupations in the job market that provide a great income, a positive work-life balance and a high level of satisfaction that also don’t require you to follow the typical road towards a four-year degree.

However, for a good number of these jobs, you will have to register and get certifications from several certified training and courses aligned with your career.

We have compiled a list of 9 amazing career opportunities that don’t require a university degree.

Before we hoist ourselves into career opportunities, let us remind ourselves that finding a job in this digital age is a different process than it was twenty years ago.

While not all great jobs require a degree, it can be difficult to know where to look for a rewarding job with minimal education requirements.

In this article, we will discuss 9 jobs that you can pursue without a degree.

We will help you understand the job descriptions, inform you on how to meet job requirements, as well as provide the average annual salary for each of the jobs listed below. It is our goal to help you find a career that is right for you and that you can start within a short time-frame.

1. Photographer/Photo Editor

Maximum annual salary: N4 million

While a Bachelor of Arts in Photography would look good on your CV, there are several more options to build a career in photography as well as for advancement.

Courses on Photography would include art, business, marketing and other courses to round out one’s education.

A polished portfolio, which is often a requirement for training on photography is another benefit of taking such courses.

While some photographers enjoy successful careers in photography armed with only experience and skill, quite a number of them take courses especially those highly specialised industries, which include industrial photography, photojournalism or scientific photography.

In some cases, photographers who specialise in portrait and freelance photography acquire some degree of technical expertise through training and courses.

2. Freelance Writer

Maximum annual salary: N2 Million

Freelance writing jobs are very common in Nigeria. As a freelance writer, you can write for local newspapers, magazines, blogs, websites and individuals depending on what their needs are.

As a freelance writer, you can be a freelance reporter or content writer. This largely depends on the role you are hired for.

Quite a lot of freelance reporters are self-employed and report news stories and other information on an as-needed basis for various organisations.

Their responsibility of the freelance writer is to search, build, investigate and come up with their own stories.

However, they usually have to be business-minded, driven and competitive because these qualities help them find work on a regular basis.

In cases where they have to write about countries other than the countries where they are based, they might have to relocate to deliver optimally.

Freelance writers cover a lot of topics, subjects and specialisations; from fashion to IT, human interest, education, health, politics, entertainment, religion, sports and crime.

In some cases, the risks are higher; even becoming dangerous. Some of these include reporting natural disasters, war and going undercover.

For freelance writers, submission of written articles does not require being physically present in an office.

It is a popular job in Nigeria and does not necessarily require a degree. For writers, experience often counts more than degrees. However, it is important to take up relevant courses and training.

A freelance writer should have a good portfolio of written works; His/her writing must be compelling enough to hold many readers’ attention.

3. Website Designer/Developer

Maximum annual salary: N4 million

A web designer’s job is to develop and create websites and applications.

Web designers are known to work in a variety of industries and usually work there as independent contractors.

Education requirements can vary, but web designers can get entry-level work online certifications and courses.

The job of a Working as a website developer demands that the designer is able to create the look, layout, and features of a website.

Good knowledge of graphic design and computer programming is needed and these can be acquired through a variety of courses that are readily available online.

Also, having a good portfolio of clients will go a long way in helping you get clients.

A web designer’s job duties cover all aspects of creating a website. Your duties will include writing and editing content, web page design layout, determining technical requirements, updating websites, creating backup files and resolving code problems as they arise.

4. Sales Representative

Maximum annual salary: N3 million

Sales representatives are also known as a salesperson helps customers decide on which products to buy and encourage them to make purchases.

Their responsibilities include interacting with customers, preparing sales contracts and maintaining sales records.

Many sales representatives often spend a lot of time on their feet. In many cases, you find them putting in extra hours to meet targets.

They are also in charge of information and communication technologies services such as registration of domains, hosting and data centre services and the setting up of corporate email accounts.

Earnings are predominantly commission-based and salary-based.

They are also responsible for accounts negotiation, online presentation and closing of deals.

5. Social Media Analyst

Maximum annual salary: N3 million

The best social media analysts usually have a background in marketing and not do not require a degree to improve and build a company’s’ online presence and brand awareness.

They achieve this through the efficient use of social media networks, blogs and online search engine optimisation.

As a social media analyst, you will be saddled with the responsibility of creating and maintaining a company’s presence on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram amongst others. In some cases, you will be expected to maintain the company’s blogs. You will also be in charge of increasing the company’s brand exposure through Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and by finding ways to use these keywords in marketing strategies.

6. Translator

Maximum annual salary: N3 million

For this job, you would need to be versatile in at least two languages. It could be more in some situations.

It is similar to the job of a freelance writer in many ways. In many cases, a translator writes articles with the same content only translated from original articles written in a different language. Many Nigerians are known to fluently speak and write in second languages apart from English.

Some of the more popular languages are; Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Portuguese.

Companies are in favour of applicants who know one or two of these languages.

If you’re more proficient as a linguist and know more than three languages that have high demands for translation jobs, you can really earn a decent payout of this.

7. Digital Marketer

Maximum annual salary: N9 million

People who are interested in digital marketing careers can become digital sales executives, internet marketing specialists, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) marketing specialists or digital marketing directors, among a growing list of other options.

However, the educational requirements for a career in digital marketing vary according to the position but generally, digital marketers work on initiating effective marketing campaigns online.

To hit the salary cap of N10 million annually, the digital marketer would have to be employed in a managerial capacity. We have several cases of this in Nigeria, especially within well-structured organisations.

Those interested in digital marketing can find jobs as internet marketing specialists or online marketing managers.

Specialists are expected to be versed in a broad range of online media platforms. Managers, on the other hand, are expected to take on supervisory roles in web-based advertising or promotional campaigns.

8. Graphic Designer

Maximum annual salary: N12 million

If you want to learn graphic design, you can get relevant training from a rich offering of courses in advertising.

Essentially, they work in the advertising and marketing industries, where they oversee a team that typically includes copywriters, graphic designers and account managers.

They are expected to develop and work on creative portions of advertisements and marketing materials.

Training and courses in advertising can prepare students for this career.

Those interested in focusing on artistic development will fare better if they enrol in graphic design or visual communications programmes.

In Nigeria, taking professional exams and becoming Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) members would also go a long way in putting the best foot forward.

9. Police Cadet Inspector

Maximum annual salary: N1 million

In Nigeria, you do not need a bachelor’s degree to get an Inspector badge.

However, you will need to get training from a police training academy and work your way up the ranks before you eventually begin to reap the benefits of this position.

In addition to attending a police training academy, candidates must also pass background checks, psychological tests and physical fitness tests.

After a probationary period that can last up to three years, police officers become eligible for a promotion to detective.

Detectives are known to carry out investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing suspects, examining facts and conducting surveillance.

Police detectives typically work in a specific department such as guns and gangs, narcotics, homicide or organised crime.

The remuneration package for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is not great but it offers a high degree of job security.

The salary cap for Cadet Inspector on Step 7 is N1,045,628 annual but with multiple promotions to the level of Senior Assistant Inspector-General, the annual salary rises to N8.5 million.

You can work without going to a university

A four-year degree is not the right path for everyone, and there are still several rewarding jobs you can pursue if you are not looking forward to graduating from a university.

With a great resume and a successful interview, you can still find the career that’s perfect for you without needing to earn a degree.

Attending a university isn’t for everyone, but anyone can have a satisfying and well-paying career.

SOURCE:https://brandspurng.com/2019/10/07/9-jobs-that-dont-require-a-university-degree/

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CharlesJok3r:
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Has it happened to me yesterday , after I sent back the credit the man said an elderly man want to thank me and the elderly man said he his from Ondo State and started praying for me then he said he is a babalawo in Ondo State I didn't think twice before I switched off my phone.

thebosstrevor1:
What exactly is this GoFundMe for?

This Sunday Igboho lives in a mansion, has fleet of benzes with his customized name on the plate numbers. All these wealth gotten from thuggery. What more does he want.

I can see that most Nigerians abroad are the ones that want to breakup Nigeria.

Oduduwa republic is a dead republic, they can't even provide jobs for themselves but see them sponsoring a thug and an illiterate to achieve a dead dream.

You all claim Buhari is an illiterate but you go around supporting a real illiterate and a thug to achieve a failed dream

if Yorubas sit down and do nothing the same people will say Yoruba are coward

no religion like islam

GIDIBANKZ:
Dis Country Nor qo fit Balance at all

True

Nice and cool

May god have mercy on us