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passyjango:
Exactly my point, your university education is what you make of it. The fact remains that if you had bought her the laptop and CD while she was in school, she would have graduated better prepared. So, it is not about the university, it is about having the right tools and taking full advantage of the opportunity that the university environment provides.

So what about those that doesn't have the opportunity to own a laptop, let alone get resources to develop themselves? had she not get any help, she would been parading herself as a bonafide computer science graduate, competing for same job with an oxford graduate for example. Would you hire her over a more qualified candidate? My point is, most of the contents of the curricula are obsolete, the lecturers themselves need personal development. It is the tools (including qualified lecturer, not those that took to lecturing after frustration from the job market) that the university lack that makes it all about the university. The problem is traceable back to our corrupt leaders, if they invest in education, those schools will have the necessary tools for learning.

So, he chose to run for election in that corruption-laden, stinking PDP and y'all are applauding the development? If he is not desperate and meant well for Bayelsans, he should contest as an independent candidate.

Ha! ha!! Ha!!!, where are those people that shared the sentiments below during election?
I voted for GEJ not PDP ( what is the diff. btwn 2 and 1 + 1?)
I voted for him because he is a christian
I voted for him because the Niger-Deltan zone has never ruled nigeria
I voted for him because he is not a Northerner
I voted for him because Buhari is an Islamic fundamentalist
I voted for him because he is a PhD holder

blah! blah!! blah!!!

I have a piece of advice for y'all, quit whining and SUCK IT UP!

I don't understand what you guys mean by bias, can you compare Oxford university curricula(what you are taught) to that of any Nigerian university for example. What about Internship? isn't it all alchaic theories that are being taught in Naija universities? I have a sis-in-law that graduated 2 yrs ago from computer science department of one Naija university. When i asked her of what the program was about, they are still teaching FOTRAN in the 21st century and infact they do not have a computer lab in the computer science dept of the school. I sent her a laptop with some CDs that teaches MS office, then i referred her to some online resources. She learnt SQL, C++, Java during her service year, all that she didn't learn in 4+ years in the University. She is now gainfully employed in an IT company.

Ok, some non-cheering news, no Nigerian University is in first 400 university ranking in the world.
As a first hand info from a friend that was a lecturer at Covenant University and just relocated to US. He thinks the first generation universities are still better off even though standards keep falling in all. The students at these private universities are over pampered, they even find it difficult to think by themselves. To firms giving preference to a foreign degree holders, i wouldn't blame them that much but job competency/skill acquisition is individually based. My advise to all is to develop yourself personally, think outside the box. Make good use of your access to internet, there are a lot of free trainings you can come across online rather than posting pictures on FB or tweeting Some of the curricula at Nigerian universities are outdated. Do not be myopic to whatever you studied at the university, they are only foundational knowledge . Most importantly improve on your reading habit, read motivational books. Improve your self esteem, be confident, work on your public speaking. Most graduates need to go back and work on their english writing and speaking, it is not our local language but it the official language. What's the point being brilliant and skillful but can't convince prospective employer that you are?

My favorite post is that that says, OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD

Ninte, what? lol, the closest to game i ever had was the brick game (Tetris), picture maze and few toys at some points. Was born in mid-seventy, not that old school
To some of you guys deceiving yourselves, some of the games you mentioned were not even available in Nigeria when you were growing up,, y'all just love to FORM on everything, lol.
I can understand for those that grew up outside Nigeria.

My apologies guys for the late reply, i've been in meeting since i got in to work today and of course the time zone difference.
Here is the iya alagbo's number: 08024553159  (she is based in Lagos)
Some heads up:
If you are not yoruba speaking, have an interpreter around. She's not a stack illiterate but don't limit the communication flow with grammar, lol
Be as honest as you can, some of her questions will be personal, like
have you had abortions before?
how long does the man hold "you know what"? , nairaland keeps editing the word, lol
is Fluid watery?
what Position? (i remember her recommendation is the "missionary position" and stay in bed for at least 5 mins after sex, don't rush to clean up)
have you had any STD in the past? e.t.c
She is even smart enough to advise you on the best time of the ovulation cycle to Be Intimate.
Most importantly, whatever your faith is, PRAY!
Good luck friends.

Sacked and hire WHO? Amodu? Chukwu? Eguaveon? or some retired no good coach from abroad that will demand pay more than your president?
What they need to do is to stop the incessant defalcation in NFF, spend money to empower youth soccer development and develop the local league.
That is the only solution to our failures, NO SHORT-CUTS.
Siasia is the best coach Nigeria has ever produced, you all agreed to that until the AFCON non-qualification.
How more hypocritical can people be?

Rust2000:
On the issue of Agbo (native medicine), it works for some people and doesn't work for others. You should be able to tell why you're taking agbo after you've done all the test and you're sure where the problem is coming from. Your wife should see a specialist in any teaching hospital if you can't afford a private one and let them run all the required test on both of you and advise you on the way forward. Its still God that gives at the end. Native medicine is good when it is controlled and there is regular check-up with whoever is giving it to you because it does not have accurate dosage most of the time. My advice for everyone is mind what you drink in the name of trying to have a child so you don't go to the great beyond before the pregnancy comes.

@Rust2000, i agree with you that you need to be careful of what you take into your body system and i also agree that you need to have tests run to have diagnosis, but come off it, an agbo meant for fertility will actually kill? I was as skeptical as anybody could be until i listened to her interview my wife over the phone to determine what the problem was, i concluded she knew what she was doing instantly. By the way, how many people can afford all the monies you mentioned? I'll post the number tomorrow, i don't have her number here with me at work. To those interested, speak with her, if you are comfortable enough then give it a trial.

Elizapat:
Hello, please can somebody explain to me what IVF mean. I have married for over 6years now without child. I was diagnose to have low Fluid count which i have been treating for over 5years now. my wife also have fibroid and anytime we have fun the Fluid will pour back.

@Elizapat,
IVF is In Vitro Fertilization, please read more on IVF or any health related matter on WebMD ( http://www.webmd.com/). I'm not a Dr. but you need to take care of that fibroid first. The semen falling back is another thing that my wife went through after our first child. OK let me share my story with you, i live in Houston Texas, US. My wife and i have a 4 yrs old boy and had problem conceiving afterwards, of course we seeked medical help here but didn't yield any result. My sis-in-law in Nigeria got my wife to speak to a herbal dr. ( iya Alagbo), she made some dried herbs that was sent to us. We soaked it in water as instructed and my wife took it a couple of times, she conceived a month after. By the grace of God, we now have a 4 month old daughter. If you think this is an accident, i have referred another of my friend in Dallas without kid after a 5 years old marriage and his wife is now pregnant. I'll be happy to give you the herbal Dr's no. should you decide to try this unorthodox treatment. I have spent over $5,000 in treatments here, but this woman charged less than 15,000 naira ($100). Good luck.

Am i dreaming, wasn't it on this forum that Nigerians were clamouring for Siasia to be hired and that he is the best indegenious coach? Now you want him sacked! Guys i think we should take time to think before we write stuffs here. Take it or leave it, Siasia is one of the best Nigerian coach and it'll be a grave mistake to let him go. Nigeria didn't qualify for Nation's cup not because he's incompetent but because the football administration in Nigeria is next to nothing. What are they doing to help the local leagues, develop the the stadia, help youth football e.t.c? The honest truth is, we erroneously believe we are still force to reckon with in soccer, but we are conviniently in the back seat. The cancerous corruption in our system will continue to hurt every thing we venture in if we fail to change our ways. Even if Nigeria hires sir Alex Ferguson, he can't do anything about our woes, the real problem is CORRUPTION in our football administration and that's what we should take care of.

If he is a true democrat, he needs to release a statement on the development.

To the LASU students complaining, good education isn't cheap guys. Give this guy some props, he's a special breed Nigerian. Most of you are not even Lagosians, go and compare Fashola's accomplishments with ANY governor in Nigeria and you'll agree that he merits some accolades. However, he is only doing his job, it is outstanding because we are used to terrible governance. I still score him 45%, he should improve on his score.

What a shame! these political hawkers actually paid OGD a solidarity visit? solidarity for what? is he wrongly accused? so they think we have all forgotten his many atrocities? they should as well visit Akala, Bankole and other scumbags. Revolution is imminent in Nigeria. Seriously, all of these guys need to cease to exist for Nigeria to make any meaningful progress.

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You really do not need to pay anybody to do this for you if you have access to the internet. I hear cybercafes charge as much as 1500 naira for this in Nigeria.

With the kind of comments i've read on this forum over time, those degrees are no indicative of intelligence. There are lots of variable that factors into a final degree, there's just no generic yardstick. Degree from most schools in Nigeria today ain't worth shit. I tell people to take charge of their personal development.
To your question, if you love the lady and you think she's smart (you can only determine that if you are smart yourself, no offense), then go for it.

Seriously guys, holding baba suwe for 5 days is infringing on his fundamental human right. Why make this public without evidence. I expect lawyers to start making themselves available for his defense. He should be released if they have no evidence to charge him for any wrong doing. The general public should come to his rescue, it could happen to anyone of you too anyday especially after taking akpu, iyan or eba before boarding a flight, they'll surelly look like wraps on the scan, lol

There are little or no professionals amongst them, actors, directors, producers e.t.c
I can understand they cannot break even if they pay to use state of the art equipments but they can still keep it within their realms.
They should stop trying to make action movies for crying out loud, limit it to drama.
Most importantly, some of them should get some formal education on acting.

Inspector General of Police, Hafiz Abubakar Ringim explained yesterday that the police arrested four editors and three non-editorial staff of The Nation newspapers following a complaint lodged by former President Olusegun Obasanjo who alleged that a letter purportedly written by him to President Goodluck Jonathan which was published by the newspaper was forged.

http://www.nigerianeye.com/2011/10/arrest-of-nation-editors-we-acted-on.html

Shouldn't OBJ sue for defamation rather than harassing the media with the police?
Afiz Ringim held a press conference on an issue reported by one civilian but cannot do anything about the terror called boko haram!

Is a non-military personnel allowed to wear a military uniform albeit the president? I have never seen any civilian president do it, someone correct me if i'm wrong. Even if that cosume cost 50,000 naira to make , it's still a waste of our scarce resources, pardon me if i sound like a momus.

One of the most positive posts i have come across on Nairaland.
Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram e.t.c are not fighting for the cause of Islam. Islam frowns at violence that they have embraced.
The fundamental problem here is that most people are unwilling to differentiate arabian culture, Northern Nigerian culture from Islam.

Nairalanders, as usual bickering over what you have little or no knowledge of. Anyway, i happen to have been chosen for jury duty before and i was not selected eventually. It has nothing to do with where you originally come from, chikena. You read ethnicity, tribalism e.t.c to everything
Most of you are worst than the polilooters we often criticise on this forum.
Nigerian problem is unfortunately societal, not only of the Govt.
STOP the verbal abuse for crying out loud. We are the so called Nigerian elite, if we can't be disciplined enough to be objective on a simple forum then how can we effect any change in Nigeria?

Guys, i disagree with this myth. If your generator produces a steady current and does not fluctuates as most small generator does, it shouldn't have any effect on your phone battery. You may want to adopt some best practices though;
1. Ensure the generator is on for a little while before plugging in your phone to power.
2. Ensure you unplug the phone before turning off the generator.
3. Unplug your phone as soon as it is fully charged, don't leave at the power source to forestall current surge when PHCN restore power.
4. It's a good idea to have power stabilizers at home.

Current is current as long as it does not fluctuate arbitrarily.

Finally, those batteries are not built to last forever. Even here in US, you may need to replace your phone batteries if you plan to use the phone for more than a year.

, don't understand why one will go the long way to use an uncommon vocab incorrectly when even the sentence isn't particularly correct. "Lugubrious" , mournful, dismal or gloomy. @Dgunnerz, see how unsuitably it is in your grammar? Keep it simple bro.

First of all, this thread is so hilarious, i waspractically laughing out so loud in the office.
If English is our official language and we've not been smart enough to develop one, then the first lady should learn to speak it correctly.
Secondly, why aren't there any mutual respect amongst Nigerians? i have seen these verbal abuse on all Nigerian blogs. Must you abuse yourselves, the fact that you can't see yourself shouldn't make you throw caution into the wind.
But, Ol'boy, people dey murder english on this forum o.

With the kind of comments from some nairalanders, i'm convinced that Nigeria is in no way on any path of redemption. We're screwed, when people don't think right any longer. Not saying Buhari could be any better, but i think his comments are right, GEJ is visionless, corrupt and not any different from any of the past leaders. To some of you blindly supporting GEJ because he's a Southerner OR a Niger-Deltan OR what have you, has you sentiment been rewarded with good governance? food for thought!

Yet, people are still arranging documents to submit for UK visa,, can you blame them when Nigerian Govt. is so irresponsible. Looking forward to a day when Nigerian youth will develop the effontery to confront the Nigerian Govt, but sadly they'll rather post comment here that are stupidly based on some ethnic sentiments.