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Basher8583:
Don't mind that girl jor.
Lesson one.
People that struggle to make legit money dont flaunt it publicly.
Have you ever seen Dangote, mike adenuga or Otedola flaunt thier wealth online?
Again if forex and bitcoin are her gold nuggets why tell everyone. Yoruba people used to say "when your food is done you silently eat it lest everyone will join you and you wont have enough"

The girl is based in PH and she is using a car with an Abuja license plate. Haba

jandukun:
From Abuja take a bus to Lafia, alight at nasarawa eggon market.

jandukun:
Go to nasarawa egg on lga, it's about 30mins from akwanga and 25mins from lafia in nasarawa state. I did my nysc there and they major suppliers of pure groundnut oil.

Elkiko:
LIST OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFERS B.SC AND/OR MSC PSYCHOLOGY
Compiled
By
Christopher Soji Okadonye

Psychology as a discipline is still relatively young when compared with other disciplines. Psychology is a social science course. Social science is basically concerned with the study of human behavior.

Economics is concern with human behavior in relation to consumption, production and distribution of goods and services.

Political science is concern with the study of human behavior in relation to governance.

Sociology is basically concern with the study of human behavior in group.

Psychology is simply the study human behavior in relation to mental processes.

However, the discipline of Psychology in Nigeria is still at the primary stage. This is evident in the number of universities in Nigeria that offers psychology in undergraduate or postgraduate level. Based research, Nigeria has one hundred and fifty two (152) accredited universities as at June 2017. And out of these, only 37 offers Psychology (General). Although, some universities offer Educational Psychology. They include: Ibrahim badamasi university lapai, Ahmadu bello university Zaria, kwara state university Ilorin, University Port Harcourt and Tansian University. But they are under the faulty of Education in the respective universities. In a very unique case, University of Benin do not offer psychology but they offer only Clinical Psychology in MSC level but under medical science/college and under the department of Mental Health.

Here is the list:
1. Adekunle Ajasian University Akungha, Ondo State.
2. Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
3. Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Edo State.
4. Baze University Kurchigoro-Abuja, FCT
5. Benue State University Makurdi, Benue State
6. Caritas University Enugu, Enugu State
7. Chrisland University Owode, Ogun State
8. Christopher University Mode, Ogun State
9. Covenant University Otta, Ogun State
10. Delta State University Abraka, Delta State
11. Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
12. Enugu State University of Science and Technology Enugu, Enugu State
13. Federal University Gashia, Yobe State
14. Federal University Keshera, Gombe State
15. Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
16. Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
17. Fountain University Oshogbo, Osun State
18. Godfrey Okoye University Urgwuomu-Nike, Enugu State
19. Imo State University Owerri, Imo State
20. Lagos State University Ojo, Lagos State
21. Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nasarawa State
22. Nigeria Defence Academy Kaduna, Kaduna State
23. Nigeria Police Academy Wudil, Kano State
24. Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka, Anambra State
25. Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State
26. Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
27. Plateau State University Bokkos, Plateau State
28. Redeemer’s University Mowe, Ogun State
29. Renaissance University Enugu, Enugu State
30. University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
31. University of Ibadan, Oyo State
32. University of Ilorin, Kwara State
33. University of Jos, Plateau State
34. University of Lagos, Lagos State
35. University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State
36. University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State
37. University of Science and Technology Ifaki-Ekiti, Ekiti State

In conclusion, out of the 152 universities in Nigeria, only 37 offers Psychology, representing only 25%. Also, of the 40 Federal Universities, only 14 offers Psychology, representing only 35%. Similarly, of the 44 State Universities, only 13 offers Psychology, representing only 30%. Private universities at as the compilation of the work is numbered 68. And only 10 offers Psychology, representing only 15%.

Pavore9:
If one most get their bearing in the field of Psychology, he or she must go on for postgraduate studies and preferably outside Nigeria.

Based on experience of friends who are counselling psychologists if one goes on to specialize in the field of child and adolescent therapy and set up a private practice in a place like Lagos, I tell you clientele will not be an issue as high end private schools will sought the person out to psycho-educate their teachers on how to effectively relate with their students, Parents who are frustrated over their relationship with their young ones need the services of the Professional, young ones with maladaptive behaviours need the service also.

Psychotherapists charge per hour, at least here in Nairobi the minimum is about N10,000 for one-on-one therapy.

So, Horlabanks do google. BTH Wellness and Therapy Lekki and have an idea what it is all about.

feldido:
Just shut up, She's my Colleague and business partner.
We co-own D-online Harvest Nigeria limited.

A crypto/forex training company.
We have helped a lot of people become independent and financially successful through trading.

She's married with 3 kids and a very industrious woman.

Charmingrascal:
Lovely

Put it where it can roam especially in the day time (under the sunlight)
Pls don't keep it in an enclosure that is too tight, let it roam and feed it.
They are lovely creatures.

They like fruits, cucumber orange and other fruits.


Let me warn u don't try and put your finger in its anus cos ur finger will be trapped

Bantu10:
That is a snapping turtle. If u don't kill it, it will kill you. It can snap your fingers in two with it's bite.

feldido:
The Department of Defense announced on Friday that it is investing $100 million in a drone base located in Agadez, in central Niger. The base will serve as a central surveillance hub in the fight against both Boko Haram and roaming militant groups linked to al Qaeda.

"At the request of, and in close coordination with, the Government of Niger, United States Africa Command is establishing a temporary, expeditionary cooperative security location in Agadez, Niger," a US Africa Command spokesperson told Reuters via email. "Agadez is an ideal, central location to enable ISR collection (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) to face the security threat across the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin region."

The US already has a military presence in both Agadez and the national capital, Niamey. With the establishment of this new drone base, which is located adjacent to an existing US airfield, those capital forces will likely transition to Agadez, centralizing America's ISR (Intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) efforts in the region. Any intel gathered by these drones will be shared among America's regional partners including Nigeria, Chad and Mali.


https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/30/us-builds-a-100-million-african-drone-base-to-fight-boko-haram

dainformant:
General Abubakar Tanko Ayuba who died on
Wednesday after an illness in a hospital in Lagos, was laid to rest on Thursday (yesterday) in Kebbi state according to Islamic rites. Late General was buried earlier in his hometown.

At the burial was His Excellency Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Deputy Governor Samaila Yombe, Nigerian Armed Forces representatives, Senator Mohammed Magoro, Cabinet members, state representatives, royal fathers and many Nigerian dignitaries.

He was a well respected citizen of Dirin-Daji in Sakaba Local Government area of Kebbi State. He was a former Governor of old Kaduna State, a Minister of Communications and a representative of Kebbi State at the Nigerian Senate between 1997 and 2007.

He is survived by his wife Mrs Ronke Ayuba, 8 children one of which is his daughter Mrs Rakiya Tanko Ayuba, the current Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Kebbi State and 8 grandchildren.

Source: http://www.nationalhelm.net/2016/05/photos-from-burial-of-former-governor.html

TheGoodJoe:
Despite losing out to Usyk on Saturday night, Joshua is able to keep his belts as a former champion, while the Ukrainian will be sent a set of fresh ones.

I think it is the practice. After a loss, the belt becomes souvenir and new ones are made. So Usyk just followed protocol.

HeWrites:
“I Used My Skills, Not My Body” - Lady Flaunts House She Built Trading Forex And Bitcoin (Pix)

A Nigerian woman based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has become a proud owner of her own house at the age of 31.

The woman, Ibubeleye, made the news of her blessings known on a Facebook wall on Friday, January 22, as she celebrates her 31st birthday.

The University of Port Harcourt alumna who is a cryptocurrency trader and the founder of D-Online Harvest said she acquired her house without the financial assistance of anyone.

She also bragged about not using her body but her skills, brain to build the house.

She added that her new homeowner status follows many battles, depression, frustration, suicidal thoughts.

Sharing the photos of the new home with her Facebook friends,

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3585878378126315&id=100001125640897

She dedicated the house to herself and her children as she celebrates her 31st birthday.

NAJALYN:
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EBMedia:
Young Orji Uzor Kalu Complains About His Delayed Recognition In 1987 (Throwback Photos)

In 1987, 27-year-old Chief Orji Uzor Kalu complained that his age delayed him for getting recognized by Imo State citizens for his achievements in the state, IGBERETV reports.

Taking to his Facebook page, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Current Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District) shared screenshots of an old magazine post of his interview in 1987. He captioned the post;



https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Xvcdcod7L3qXXUQN9LjGAF1dAuq1CZbXrD9aN8ysJaFZaacia4xumBs3PzU38fvSl&id=100044703721568

Orji Uzor Kalu is the chairman of SLOK Holding and the Daily Sun and New Telegraph newspapers in Nigeria. He served as the governor of Abia State, Nigeria from May 29, 1999, to May 29, 2007. He is 62 years old.

https://igberetvnews.com/1420466/young-orji-uzor-kalu-complains-delayed-recognition-1987-throwback-photos/

Islie:
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/oil-tycoon-folorunso-alakijas-new-n60bn-luxury-tower-ready/

Pic credit:
https://www.selahafrik.com/2018/11/folorunsho-alakija-building-tower/

Kobojunkie:
I don't believe dopamine is to blame here since this his friend's actions seem behavioral rather than chemical induced. I mean not everyone who experienced a dopamine high acts out obsessively.

Supreme145:
It's not in my nature to bother about people's relationships but this is happening to someone that's like a brother to me. He has been dating a girl for a year now and it's obvious this girl doesn't love him but he won't just give up. He keeps throwing money at her in a bid to win her love.

Things got messier when this girl met a particular guy some months back... This guy happens to live in the compound of my club mate so I know him well. The girl has begged my guy to free her that she's in love with someone else but this guy no gree instead he's planning to attack the innocent guy.

He confided in me that the girl has not let him touch her since she met this other guy, that's over five months now. I once overhead the guy boasting to his friends that he's a redpiller because someone else is taking care of his girlfriend while he does the knacking free of charge. He's even flexing everything that my guy buys for the girl.
All pleas to my guy to free this girl has fallen on deaf ears.

My club mate told me that the girl has been with the guy for over one month now, my guy comes to town once a week to see the girl, gets her stuffs and this girl will just go back to the other boy that is even jobless.

My guy is finer and far richer than this new guy, he's planning to start a business for this girl and I've been trying to change his mind to no avail. It's no longer normal, I would've said he's charmed but the girl has begged him to free her but he refused. The guy is even the one flexing the sample of the products he sent her. Everything she has done to drive him has failed so she just relaxed and enjoying the money.

This simping is on another level, it hurts me to see my guy in this kinda situation. I've gotten him picture proofs that the girl is cheating but he won't change his mind. The girl even admitted that she's been having sex with the guy buy he's claiming its a lie and the girl is trying to drive away.

Is there anything I can do to help him abeg.

Kobojunkie:
It appears as though your friend has an obsessive personality as what you describe reads more like he is obsessed with a gal who no longer desires him. You can introduce him to a mental health counselor to help dig down to finding the trauma behind the obsession. Other than that, there is really not much else that can be done than to let your friend continue down this path until he decides to let go of the object of his obsession.

missoreo:
The value of an undergraduate internship cannot be over emphasized. It broadens your horizon, deepens your connections and keys you into a state of mind that most graduates struggle to transition into after their studies. Getting a good grade is just the first step; the corporate world is another ball game entirely.

I was fortunate to have the unique experience of interning at 2 of the big 4 accounting firms over my summer internship period. Once I commenced my 3rd year at the university in September, I started applying aggressively for an internship position. I did some permutations and figured that if I applied for 20 internships, at least 5 would come through.

I wrote my first online assessment test for a reputable bank, however before I finished the second section, I received a notification that I had failed. I was distraught and my confidence shaken, but not for long. I sat down to strategize and asked myself a few questions: What was I doing wrong? How could I improve? Etc. I persevered and kept on applying but the rejection letters kept rolling in. My permutations seemed not so accurate anymore, but then something changed.

Early March, I got a mail from KPMG Nigeria to write an assessment test and that marked the beginning of a new chapter. I eventually passed the assessment and the subsequent interview. As I awaited the offer letter from KPMG, another offer letter rolled in. My aggression was eventually paying off and I began the countdown to my resumption date.

The 1st of June was a special day. I woke up bright and early to beat Lagos traffic and arrived for my first day of work in good spirits. First impressions right? Well, KPMG did a great job with first impressions, from its magnificent tower to its cultured people; it was a beauty to behold. The internship proved to be everything I imagined and more. I stepped into the induction room with over 100 bright eyed interns like myself and interactions with them was definitely inspiring. During my internship, I learnt the importance of teamwork and collaboration and served as a team lead on two separate projects. At the end of the internship, we were treated to a pleasurable outing at a lovely resort.

Soon after, I started another internship programme at PwC Nigeria, an experience that stretched me to new limits. I can liken the experience to being thrown into the deep end of a sea along with a life raft and tools to make a sail. The challenge would be to successfully build a boat and sail to the shore within a definite time frame. The internship was a 10 week intensive programme that intimated us with the practice of consulting and enabled us develop key competencies along the way. Our technical and leadership skills, business acumen, global awareness as well as ability to leverage on relationships were put to test. The experience presented a unique opportunity to learn, make mistakes and re-learn in a high pressure environment. The pressure allowed us to test our limits, discover our strengths, develop them and curb our weaknesses. Being in an environment with the best and brightest across the country, knowing your strengths and projecting them is key to being a star, however, it takes a lot more to be a superstar.

I was a part of a team of 6 interns from different universities comprising both undergraduates and graduates. Initially, the learning curve was painfully steep; we were racing against tight deadlines with deliverables due every week. However, with ample support and immediate feedback from team leads and senior management, our hard work began to pay off. We all began to demonstrate core competencies and imbibe the values of our organization. We even began to update our nomenclature with firm catch phrases like ‘this bit’ and ‘I can tell you this for free’. We developed a strong bond and the true meaning of team spirit became more evident.

At the end we made a final presentation to some of the firm’s partners and had a lover dinner outing with our line of service partner on the final day. It was a great experience to be able to get up close and personal with a great role model.

I now fully appreciate what teamwork, leadership, excellence and relationships mean and represent beyond mere words typed on my resume. Teamwork is recognizing that you are just as strong as your weakest link, and so you should build up your team so that there are no weak links. It is about situational leadership, allowing the person with the relevant core competency for a situation lead. Leadership is not just doing for others, but teaching them how to do, being responsible for how well they grow so that with or without you being there, they soar. Excellence is being a superstar, shining in the midst of brilliant minds. Having great interpersonal relationships is being able to manage the peculiarities of different personalities effectively by learning how each person likes being related with and giving them that exactly.

Beyond these values, applying yourself, thinking through and having a clear thought process is crucial. My values have been strengthened, I am more aware of myself, my purpose and my strengths. I am energized and ready to push myself even further, develop myself beyond my academics, add value in everything I do and have an amazing year.

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https://ng.linkedin.com/in/ore-onabowale-78a2aaa3

twosquare:
That is not accurate because there are also and many Muslims in the Ibadan Army that whipped Ilorin Jihadists.
Seun Kuti is not accurate.

Christistruth00:
The Emir of Ilorin fled !!!!!!!!!!

It was while the Yorubas were busy beating themselves up at the Kiriji War that he quietly sneaked back into Ilorin

Later on in Ilorin Balogun Yoruba ( Alanamu) and his followers finished him


Kwara was already taken back before the British arrived

Till today Ilorin is a Yoruba Town More than 90% of the indigenes are Yoruba

My Mother was born and raised in Ilorin my Cousin's are still there

All Civilians Governors of Kwara have been Yoruba

Ilorin was founded by Afonja's Great Grandfather and the Yorubas there are of Oyo Ethnic Stock


The ruler of Ilorin when the British arrived was a Yoruba man Called balogun alanamu .

The last Emir Momoh had been defeated by the Yoruba Chiefs and had burnt himself alive inside his Palace

Ilorin has Fulani Presence only because the British reimposed the defeated Emir on Ilorin around 1900

Before that balogun Yoruba (Inakoju alanamu) was the actual ruler of Ilorin.

The Emir had been deposed by the Ilorin Yoruba Chiefs before the British arrived.

balogun alanamu fought the British and was exiled to Jebba after the British defeated him.

It was the British that reinstaled an Emir in Ilorin after the defeat of balogun Yoruba Inakoju alanamu due to Political Pressure from Northern Emirs .

The Emir of Ilorin had been defeated and deposed by the Ilorin Yoruba Chiefs before the British arrived.

The British left at Independence after an agreement was made to have a referendum Kwara State.

The Post independence Government of Balewa and Azikiwe frustrated that referendum by not carrying out the Kwara referendum which should have happened at the same time as the Midwest referendum in order to cripple Awolowo and his Party Politically after Awolowo had been jailed in 1962

Balewa and Azikiwe also didn't Carry out the other referendums agreed with the British before independence meant for the Eastern and Northern Minority Ethnic groups.

Ilorin still has an Emir because of Colonial and Tribal Politics


There are at least 30 Towns with Crowned Obas that Completely encircle Ilorin

Ilorin is Practically a Yoruba Town

The Emir is not Fulani but Hausa

And they were Yorubanised at least a Century ago


Ilorin and Kwara are Yorubaland


https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol7-issue2/D0721518.pdf?id=5971

Carlosdd:
Seun Kuti releases that statement out of ignorant Yoruba inter related well within themselves as far as religion is concern the Ibadan army with support of other Yoruba leaders stop Fulani invasion so when and where was the war he referred to took place most Yoruba families some are Muslims while others are Christian living together exchanges gifts during festive period . Don’t just open your mouth and talk until you do your fact findings

Seun:
Elon Musk has been making noises on Twitter alleging that democrats were going to come after him for political reasons. Now we know why:


https://news.yahoo.com/spacex-flight-attendant-said-elon-221749528.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yup8A4CWDk8

Nikrose:
After reading a post on the front page about a 19yrs old boy marrying a 39yrs old woman, I love it and I find it sweet, romantic and sexy!!!

I don't really want to be in a serious relationship now but I think I am now attracted to boys younger than my age

Not little boys of under 18! And I am not a peodophile!

Ochyes:
Putin bows, signals acceptance of Finland, Sweden joining NATO.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/putin-bows-signals-acceptance-of-finland-sweden-joining-nato/

abc115:
https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGs/status/1527359596821565464
This road is strategic and will be one of the most important road, not only for Lagos, but for Nigeria... because it will serve as major evacuation route for Dangote Refinery to Epe then to Lagos-Benin Expressway bypassing Lagos Metropolis.

a8180421:
I wish you Success exploring the Real Estate sector and I've been telling few Nigerians here about the business opportunities here in the US. Everybody must not be a doctor, nurse, engineer or employee.

There are many opportunities to make money that requires not much capital. I was once a Cloud Engineer earning 45-60$/hr. (8hrs daily) and with enough benefits which after taxes and Medicare, SSN, I was left with 3.2k$ to 3.5k$(2 weeks(M-F) but I saved up and went into logistics and transportation, set-up my own entity (LLC), Got my own Motor Carrier Authority, USDOT Number, I never regret doing such since 2020.
I make more than doctors, nurses, engineers. I know there are risks working for yourself but to be honest, the United States provides enabling environment for you to grow your business and succeed starting from loans to taxes write-offs, there’s lot of assistances from the government to explore to enable you grow your business.

I started with 1 box truck, which I bought $10k from Auction and put in extra 5k$ to fix it up and was moving freights interstates making almost 7-10k$ weekly, which after expenses (insurance, Drivers Pay, Taxes, Fuel, Tolls and maintenance, I profit 4500$ every week, I did that for 6-7 months building business credits and contacts.

After 7 months I went to a credit union, applied for a business loan and was approved. I got (3) 18 wheelers (Semi Sleepers and Trailers), with only 10% down-payment and I was financed for 60 months at monthly payments of 1500$ each truck with 5 years warranty (covers Transmission, Engine and DEF with aftermarket treatment and zero deductibles).

My trucks are moving freights from East (NY) -Western Region, (CA) North- South Region and 48 states, I gross each truck $18.5K (Mid-west Region-Western region) and after IFTA, IRP, Tolls and Drivers Pay, Taxes, I profit 7.5k$ each truck every week x 3 = 22.5k$ x 4 weeks = $90K monthly for 3 trucks, which after gas, financing, insurance, I still make between 50-60k$ for the 3 trucks monthly

Each 53’’ full load from NY, NJ, Chicago and East/Mid-West – West Coast = $8k, sometimes 9K$, sometimes 10k$ -20K$ depending on your negotiation skills and this is a 2–3-day trip and if you do the 2 trips and do extra LTL loads in a week, you gross more than 18k in a week. I do reefer and dry loads also.

I always advise most immigrants, save up and start your own business, there's a lot of money to make in the US, I know, starting up is difficult but with consistency and patience you can make it.

I have a Nigerian friend with 12 trucks, another doing buying and selling of properties, I have another one that owns ambulance services, there is money here in US, if you know how to use the assistances provided by Government.

Now I have contracts with Amazon, Walmart, JB hunt, Swift, CH Robinson and others. That is why you don’t see most Asians and Russians working for people rather they come here and establish business,

Even the Hispanics, most own their business, not that working for someone is bad but to me personally, I love business and I don’t want to work for someone again here in US or anywhere else. I plan to add more trucks and owning a fleet in 2-3 years’ time., which after I will come back to Nigeria to via for a Political Position and Fix Nigeria.

Yemike:
Clearing is the first thing to do after land had been acquired. The cost varies depending on the location but an Aboki/Agatu man shouldn't charge more than 4k/plot making it #24,000 an acre.

The next thing to do is to acquire the hybrid plantain sucker to be planted. I can provide you with highly yield plantain sucker at an affordable price of #130 per sucker that makes it #130,000 per 1000 sucker cuz you'll need 1,000 plantain sucker on an acre of land.

To plant the sucker you can contact those who did the clearing for you or get in touch with professionals to do that for you at the rate of #30-#50 per sucker. (I can help with that @ #30 per sucker) let's say you'll spend #30,000 here.

Clearing of weeds should be done twice first in 2-3 and 5-6 months respectively its the same amount as the clearing charge which is #24,000.

Fertilizer/maure needs to be added to enhance good yield. Poultry wastes is the best here and you can get this for free from poultry farmers or pay a token for it. Let's assume #5,000 for this.

Total money spent = #250,000.

Then, it's harvest time.

The price of plantain bunches are variable, it depends on the size of the bunch. The price varies from #800 from small bunch to #1,500. Average bunch should be around #1,150. Assuming after harvesting you have like 900 bunches available for sale and you sold it #1,000 each totalling 900k after harvest.
Deducting your start-up capital which is #250,000 and #50,000 for miscellaneous (fuel, transport etc) you'll be left with #600,000.
You can make double the amount. If you follow my calculations I restrict it to the barest minimum profit you can make.

The cost of production for the next planting season is very low as there is no need to buy suckers again. In fact you'll have enough suckers to start up another plantation or you may decide to sell the suckers to a fellow farmer.

I hope this helps a little. Feel free to ask questions in any area that you're still in doubt.

maxipharo:
Plantain farming in Nigeria is not a new thing, but over the years it has taken a dramatic turn in alleviating poverty and creating opportunities for agripreneurs. Million are currently been made every year from plantain farming in Nigeria, yet there is no end to it prospects because the demand for plantain and its by-product is higher than it used to be.
Nigeria is one of the largest plantain producing countries in the world. Despite this, Nigeria has not been featuring among plantain exporting countries in the world because the demand from local consumers is relatively high. Today, the number of farms cultivating plantain in Nigeria is low and this makes the demand for plantain and it’s by-products high.
Plantains are members of the banana family, but they contain more starch and is lower in sugar, on the average plantain has about 200 calories and is a good source of potassium and dietary fiber.
Plantains can be used in many ways:
- It can be eaten raw, steamed, roasted and fried
- Plantains can be dried and grounded into flour commonly called Amala among yoruba’s
- Plantain can be boiled, blended with water, spices and sugar to make chapo.
- After removing the skin, the unripe fruit can be sliced thin and deep fried in hot oil to produce plantain chips.
- Overripe plantain can be fried, to produced dodo(Dodo Ikire)
Now, let us consider some basic steps to start a plantain farm:
Land Selection
When selecting land for a plantain farm, the land should be :
- Well-drained
- Fertile
- Good topography
- Adequate PH
- Free from pest
- Easily accessible.
Plantain does best in loamy soil, the soil should contain enough organic matter with moderate moisture content.
Land Preparation
The purpose of land preparation is to provide the necessary soil conditions which will enhance the successful establishment of the young suckers. The land is to be prepared with minimum disturbance to the soil (no-tillage). Manual clearing should be preferred to mechanized clearing because the machinery used always remove the topsoil which contains the organic matters.
Land Spacing
The recommended spacing for plantain farming is 3m between the plantain rows and 2m within the row (3m by 2m). Alternatively, 2.5m×2.5m can also be used. A straight row in a flat land is recommended for the plantain suckers for maximum excess to sunshine and flow of air. Rows should follow a contour line in a sloppy land to decrease the effect of soil erosion.
Selecting Plantain Sucker
Plantain suckers are usually used in growing plantain, so it can also be referred to as the plant seed. Plantain suckers are usually acquired from plantain farmers at a price range of #150-#500 depending on the variety. When selecting plantain sucker the medium sized plantain suckers is usually preferred to the giant ones because the giant one's leaves can easily be damaged by strong wind.
Selected plantain sucker should be strong and active, free from pest and diseases. Plantain suckers are usually separated from the matured plantain with the use of spade or machete, care must be taken so as not to peel off the sucker corm.
NOTE: The yield of your plantain farm depends on the type of sucker selected and varieties.
Planting
Plantain suckers are usually planted during the rainy season. The acquire plantain sucker should be planted as soon as possible, planted 30 by 30 by 30cm each. The planting hole should be deep so as to accommodate the root ball of the sucker.
Mulching, Fertilization, Weed control
Mulching is important for the transplanted plantain sucker to retain soil water, regulate soil temperature, improve soil fertility and suppress weed growth around the planted suckers.
Fertilization
Plantain requires sufficient organic matter to thrive well. The organic matter provides a suitable environment necessary for the growth of the sucker and to ensure a good yield. It is therefore required to provide nutrient to the suckers through fertilizers either organic or inorganic fertilizer. Dead plantain leaves should be left on the ground to improve soil fertility.
Organic fertilizer made up of livestock manure, household waste and wood ash improves plantain growth, yield and greatly reduce the effect of borer weevils and nematodes.
Weed control
It is necessary to eliminate weeds because they deprive plants of vital nutrients. Weeding can be done every six to eight weeks but the effect of the weed will get less when the canopy of the plantain leaves have grown thick. Weed can be done manually or by the use of herbicides.
Harvesting
Harvesting of plantain is done after eight to ten months of planting, or when one or two plantains out of the bunch is beginning to look yellowish. Cut the bunches from the stalk, this should be done carefully to avoid scratch on the bunch, little scratch or pressure on the bunch cause it to get rotten within a very short time.
Cut down the plantain tree to the ground and shred the leaves to be used for another mulching.
Remember once a plantain is harvested, you don’t need to plant again.
Marketing
There is always a readily available market for plantains, you can sell in the local market, or supply to companies or industries that process plantain.

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ARMINigeria:
It is a popular belief that after the Oil and the Telecommunication sector, Agriculture is the next most rewarding business. This cannot be disputed seeing the calibre of billionaires and millionaires residing in the agric-business.

The fact that agric-business is so broad makes the stage accommodate as many zealous prospects as possible. The opportunities in the business ranges from Production, Marketing, Processing, Mechanization (Value chains) and so on.
In the agric-business, production has been the easiest to venture into. However, it possesses the highest of risks. There is where 70% if agric business men seek refuge. From our experience in production, the least riskiest investments are cassava farming, Piggery, Plantain farming Apiculture, among a few others.

Of the aforementioned, plantain farming seem to have the least risk because of its perennial cultivation practice. And remains among the most profitable agric business in the world with a broad value chain. Plantain farming is so lucrative that it is very difficult to find an article online talking about the risks involved in the production of plantains.
This article is dedicated to analyzing the likely risk in plantain farming and tips in managing such risks. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Services (ERS) categorize Agricultural risks into:
- production risk
-price if market risk
- financial risk
- institutional risk
- human or personal risk
Our focus will be mainly on Production and Price market risks and how to manage them.

PRODUCTION RISK
This originates from the deviation of the normal growth of the crop during cultivation. It can be due to diseases, weather, pests, substandard inputs- which includes infested suckers, poor irrigation and unacceptable agronomic practices.
The mitigation of Production risks are the most difficult as most are unexpected and, or natural. Examples are pest diseases and weather; although, they can be anticipated or forecasted. The other problem are however man-made. That is, relating to agronomic practices. Use of infested suckers, poor irrigation, substandard inputs, inadequate inputs and technical know-how are the few examples.

PRICE OF MARKET RISKS
The Price of market risk is the most irritating risk in plantain business, or probably Agricultural business generally. This occurs when a farmer has duly cultivated his Plantain farm, have good yield and have followed the best agronomic practices; BUT CANNOT SELL his produce.
Inability to sell produce can be due to glut in the market. A situation where there is excess supply of a produce and low demand for it. Producers will refuse to drop their price and consumers would refuse to purchase from the producers. This forces the two parties to force equilibrium of Demand and Supply.
In other times, the inability to sell can be as a result of a group of people dictating the price the producers must sell by inciting the marketers. Take the nation Nigeria as a case study. There are Unions in almost every trade (Trade Unions). There are the Fish Sellers Union, Pepper Sellers Association, Market Women Association, to.mention a few. These trade Unions dictate the market pricce to both the producers and marketers. Leaving the producers to decide whether to sell or not.

MANAGING RISKS IN PLANTAIN FARMING
Here are some of the best ways to manage risks in plantain farming. Note that the best tip ever is to get the best agronomist.
1. Best Agronomic Practice: anyone not ready for the financial implications involved in setting up a plantain plantation/farming should not venture ab initio. It is time, finance, energy and knowledge consuming. Avoid agronomists who make noise on social media and stake claims on theory and speculations. Try checking out their farms substantially (not pictures) and hear from few of their clients as well. On the other hand, investors/clients should not encourages agronomist to manage fund at the detriment of the planting program or operation.

2. Quality inputs: it is no longer story that fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, planting materials and other farm inputs are sub-standard in this country (Nigeria). However, there are still certified input producers or suppliers within the country. Some good agro organizations can link you up if you approach them.

3. Price of Market the most successful men in the agric industry control their market and determine their product price. They make use of what is called Market contract of Forward contract. It is also popularly known as off-takers in this part of the world. Perhaps, dealing with Off-takers comes with its own challenges. We shall be looking at some of those challenges in our next edition. Market or Forward contract is identifying your market before production, have a formal agreement with your Market (this must be done before planting of production).
The prices are agreed and the quantities estimated- all documented in the Forward contract. This helps to control the price in the market from the files.

4. Insurance: there are several insurance packages that suit farmers. It is true that most insurance companies avoid the Agriculturist or they vary their policies depending on the type of farm or farm risks involved. Insurance is still the best way (after Agronomic practices) whatsoever to manage risks. Not only in plantain farming, but in Agriculture at large. Plantain farming however is easier insured than other crop farming.

CONCLUSION
There are so many other risks not mentioned in this article as there are other management tips not mentioned. For more enquiries on PLANTAIN FARMING, investments and it's agronomy; you can contact ARMI at you leisure.


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This article was produced by Agro Renewal Movement International (ARMI)

ARMI is a private driven agricultural company. We create investment portfolios in different areas of agriculture such as crop production, livestock, agro processing, mechanization, logistics, storage and warehousing etc. And also solve market problems, for individuals, cooperate organizations, busy business owners and working class with interest in agriculture, also with Nigerians and foreigners in diaspora.
Some of our agro investment plans include;

1. Land Wallet: Invest in agro real estate with as little as N70,000
2. Pig Wallet: Earn 20 to 30% in our pig investment plan with a mimimum capital of N100,000
3. Plantain Wallet: Invest in our plantain city with a one time investment of N750,000 and earn 250,000 Naira annually for 10 years

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