Alfamann:

Have you all noticed a pattern with all these urban legend protagonists? It is always "I was told", "my friend saw it", "it happenned to a distant relation" "oyibo wrote it in a book" etc. They never have a first hand account.

My husbands father was not a "distant relative". If you want a "first hand account" I suggest you jump in a time machine and set the dial to 1900, then come back and tell us how it really went down. The generation affected by this are well into their 90's many have passed away. The generation that witnessed/perpetrated this are long gone.

Alfamann:

See bold faced lie. The problem with liars is that they don't know when they overlie. If your grandfather was a twin in a twin killing community, how come he was still alive at 97? Or did your community do selective killing?

What are you ranting about!? Simples. They killed one, kept the other. No reason to lie, its a shameful/misguided practice and if u ask people/elders of a certain age they will know about it. Don't know why you are getting so worked up about this topic.

Hard to believe such practices are still happening in this day and age. I only found out about twin killings a few years ago when my father in law died at the ripe old age of 97. Discussing his life with my hubby who disclosed that his twin was killed, as then it (multiple births) were seen as an abomination, but we are talking about nearly 100 years ago.

Of course. Infact I see my husbands payslip and he sees mine, its no big deal. We plan and budget for the household together.

oluplus: . 0arush, pls let me ask some few questions abt cvs. Was told it has a level risk involved, like deformaton of the baby, loss of pregnancy, the aftermath pain. Is dis true. Learnt it's done in just 1 hospital in Lagos. Do u know of any other centres? Yes, i know u live abroad.

Hi. Sorry stated the wrong procedure. I actually had Amniocentisis but was scheduled to have a CVS, its the same procedure but for CVS the placenta is used as opposed to amniotic fluid. The consultant changed his mind because of the position of the baby. There is a 1 in 200 risk of miscarriage for both procedures, but to my knowledge there is no risk of deformaty. You are advised to rest for a couple of days but the pain is not bad, only a dull ache and was given some paracetamol. I had the same consultant both times, great Nigerian guy, really put me at ease. I'm not surprised that its not widely available its an intrusive procedure and should only be performed by a specialist. Sorry I don't know any places that do it over there.

Smh at all this misdiagnosis. Same thing with my husband, two tests in Nigeria both results AA. Husband was tested in the UK at the insistance of the hospital after I got pregnant and I tested AS. Husband result came back AS. Anyway we have to beautiful children, first born AA, second AS. Both pregnancies opted to have CVS, a procedure where a needle is inserted through your stomach to extract amniotic fluid to test for SS in the babies. 2 week wait for the results, the longest two weeks of my life.

PointB:

That's a direct a way of putting it. We couldn't deduct that from your posts, nor did you say so.

Right. Was I supposed to say "I vote for Onlytruth and I am Igbo"? Anyways I'm from Enugu, Oji River.

manny4life:

Your vote was voided because we couldn't authenticate your standing to vote in the election.

Can u elaborate? Do u mean whether I'm Igbo?

Just seen my vote is void, why?

I vote for Onlytruth

Are you still giving night feeds at 1 year old? I feel for you, my first child was breast fed upto 13 months so was difficult to wean off the b.reast milk and was still looking for milk at night. Gave a bottle of formula during the day and before bed. Then if she woke at night gave her water, she realised that she was not gonna get milk at night so eventually just slept though it took a looonnng time to get there. I learnt from my mistake and so with my second started early. When she was 8 months started to wean her off night feeds. If she woke up at night i gave her water and let her cry it out, there were sleepless nights but now at 10 months she sleeps from 7pm till 7am. Its wasn't easy esp at night, but luckily I'm on maternity leave so didn't have to worry about falling asleep at my desk. I found that water and cry it out worked, so good luck.

Me and my husband are both AS. We found out i was AS after i got preganant as part of my antenatel care in hospital. Hubby had been tested in naija and was told he was AA, but the hospital wanted to test him also, apparently if you are from asia or africa they will retest you as they have come across people who have been misdiagnosed. Anyway, hubby was tested and he was also AS, he was sooooooo shocked as tested as a teen and always belived he was AA. We have two kids, the first is AA (3 years old) and the second is AS (7 months old).

btw his older sister was tested in naija and told she was AA, she was retested over here (UK) and is infact AS, luckily her husband is AA. They were both tested a number of years ago and i hope that the procedures have tightned up. Misdiagnosis is no joke.

Praise God..... further to my last post i delivered a bouncy baby girl on 22/03, she weighed in at 7Ibs 14oz @ 39weeks. In comparison to my first pregnancy this was text book stright forward, presented my self at hospital and shocked to find that i was 8cms dilated! Contractions (very painful) started at 2am, went into hospital at 8am and she was born at 10.37am, the gas & air really helped, in fact the midwife asked hubby to take it off me LOL as i was overusing it. Last time i had forceps and episiotmy and tore really badly, so i thank god this time was smooth. Now all i have to deal with are my engorged breasts which are oh so painful. Good luck to all you mothers to be!

Hi all,

I'm 38 weeks pregnant, with my second child, baby is due on 23 March and my daughter turns 3 on 25 March . I'm hoping for a natural birth this time, i.e. no meds. I had an epidural with my first child, however talk is cheap and i have a low pain threshold, the pain was toooooooo much at 5cms dilated so who knows! Had a check up yesterday and advised that i have high blood pressure, so have to go back for further assessment on Monday.

Nice thread btw.

Me and and my husband are both AS, our two year old daughter is AA, we had CV to determine her genotype. Trying for a second child now, will do CVS again and pray to my God that baby is AA or AS.

The right wing media are always harping on about immigration and national health tourism etc, but lets call a spade a spade - the lady knew what she was doing. The downside is her actions will add fuel to fire about those from outside the EU abusing the system, we have already seen the UK government introduce restrictions on student visas, now they will turn their attention to those travelling seeking medical assistance.  The main issue for taxpayers in the UK (i am one of them) is the cost. Don't get me wrong, I'm as left wing as they come,  but people get are angry when someone is taking out of a system that they have never paid into. I gave birth to my daughter in that same hospital, the ward was very busy and i had to wait for a bed, then all the doctors were tied up in surgery. I would have been massively p**** off if i was waiting for a bed / to see doctor tied up by some one like the lady in question. Then to add fuel to the fire (raging inferno!) she now wants to stay.  

I watched a programme the other night about a premature baby unit, a couple travelled from Kuwait on holiday and the wife had the baby 3 months early, the baby received care for three months and the cost was around 140k, the husband said on camera he did not have the means to pay, and was really worried about the bill. They later announced on the programme that the Kuwaiti government had settled the bill, and once discharged the family had travelled back to Kuwait.  The NHS should send the bill to the High Commission and ask them to settle it, and when the babies are strong enough the family should travel back home.

I am british born was tested at birth and found to be AS, travlled to Nigeria in 2004 and met my now husband. My husband has been tested in Nigeria and told he was AA, so we never had any worries. However, when i was pregnant (2009) and because of my geno type, hospital insisted that my husband be tested as they had found that people tested abroad (Asia and Africa) there was a high incidence of mistaken results. Anway, so they tested by husband (who was 200% positive that result would be AA) and went to get the result. The nurse started off "this is the reason we often test those from abroad, your result is AS! My hubby looked like he was going to collapse and i was dumbstruck! Anyway as is was still in the first trimester, we opted to test the unborn baby (needle is inserted and fluid from the sac is taken to be tested). We waited 2 weeks for the result and the hospital called to say , your baby is AA!!!! 6 months lator gave birth to a beautiful girl. We were soooooo happy, but dont know what we would have done if the result was SS. Being an IGBo man (and only son of his parents) he wanted to have a large family, but now that we are carriers have decided to limit and pray that they are AA or AS. We r currently trying for a second, the joy of being pregnant will be tinged with the realisation that we will test the unborn baby again for sickle cell. The wait to find out was the longest few weeks of my life and im not lookin forward to doing it again.

Hi, i am in the UK and have access to quality wholesale ladies underwear; for example matching bras and knicker sets, strapless/multiway bras (padded/push up/underwired), thongs, shorts, corsets etc (and for those with an open mind erotic lingerie )

The products are made in Turkey and Poland (as well as the UK), I have two questions 1. Is there a market for such products, or is there stiff competition from cheaper imports eg from China? 2. What is the price range of ladies underwear - ranging from the cheapest to the most expensive. I have a cousins in Warri and Lagos who are investigating for me, but i would also like the views of fellow members. I appreciate prices will vary depending on location but comments welcome just the same.

Thanks in advance.

Hi, i am in the UK and have access to quality wholesale ladies underwear; for example matching bras and knicker sets, strapless/multiway bras (padded/push up/underwired), thongs, g-strings, shorts, corsets etc (and for those with an open mind erotic lingerie )

The products are made in Turkey and Poland (as well as the UK), I have two questions 1. Is there a market for such products, or is there stiff competition from cheaper imports eg from China? 2. What is the price range of ladies underwear - ranging from the cheapest to the most expensive. I have a cousins in Warri and Lagos who are investigating for me, but i would also like the views of fellow members. I appreciate prices will vary depending on location but comments welcome just the same.

Thanks in advance.

Hi all, is there a market for authentic branded Mens trainers (canvas) from the UK? The trainers are NEW and will include brands such as Nike, Adidas, Dunlop and K-Swiss. Thanks!

what type of purfume are you interested in, is it branded high end fragrances ie CK, Armani, Dior etc? Do you want to sell for men and women and what is your initial capital outlay?

Fragrances vary in strength, a factor that directly influences its price. The main ingredient is an alcoholic water solution. It is the percentage of perfume relative to the water that determines its strength.

for Women…Parfum is the strongest concentration and is compiled to provide exceptionally long-lasting fragrance from very little liquid. Parfum is the most expensive variant of the fragrance range and can retail in excess of £100.00
Eau de Parfum (Edp) is the next strongest version and is intended to give a more enduring scent for a more reasonable price
Eau de Toilette (Edt) is the most popular and affordable concentration. Containing a higher percentage of water and fewer essential oils, Edt is nearly always presented in a spray
Eau de Cologne is weaker than Edt with a lower concentration of essential oils
Eau Fraiche has a very low fragrance content and is sometimes called ‘Perfumed Mist’. Often alcohol free, this concentration proves popular in the summer months

for Men…
Edt Spray is generally the strongest concentration available and can be used on the body and on clothing but should not be used as an aftershave as it may cause irritation
Aftershave is weaker than Edt so that it can be used on the face
Aftershave Balm is a perfumed lotion or cream of similar concentration

Hiya

Can anyone let me know how much a USB flash drive will cost to buy in Lagos or Awka Ibom? thx

According to the CBN website the following are the core disciplines required for employment at the CBN

Accountancy
Banking and Finance
Business Administration
Economics
Sociology
Statistics
Computer Science
Law

Also each advertised position lists the specific requirements/qualifications for that role.

The website is WWW.CENBANK.ORG

The Central bank of Nigeria is recruiting at the moment for the underlisted job roles. Please note the job codes in bracket.

Network Administrative Manager/Lead (NAM)
Assistant Network Analyst (ANA)
Security Analyst/Administrator (SAA)
Senior Application Analyst (SAP)
Application Programmer (APR)
Quality Management Analyst (QMA)
IT Strategy Planning And Analyst (ITSPA)
Assistant Service Provisioning Management Analyst (ASPMA)
Data Center Analyst (DCA)
Assistant Data Center Analyst (ADCA)
Systems Support Analyst (SSA)
Assistant Facilities Administration Analyst (AFAA)
User Support Analyst (USA)
Assistant user Support Analyst (AUSA)
Help Desk Officer (HDO)
Branch Support Analyst (BSA)
Application Format:
Interested applicants who meet the requirements for the above positions, should please forward their application and Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the following details.

Name
Date of Birth / Age
Contact Address
State of Origin
Local Government Area
Educational Institutions attended with dates
Degree with Dates
Class of Degree
Work Experience with names of establishment, dates, positions held and remunerations
Names and Addresses of three (3) referees



To reach:

The Director,
Human Resources Department
Central Bank of Nigeria,
Central Business District,
PMB 0187, Garki,
FC T Abuja,
Nigeria


Not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication. All applications on line should be sent using any of the following e-mail addresses:
hrd @ cenbank.org (Please remember to remove the spaces from the emails. Want to know why?) or Via our online recruitment form

QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST – 06047044

 
Job Description
   
Apply Online

Description

* The principal purpose of the position is to carry out the critical function of Quality Assurance (QA).  The objectives are to ensure that the business and functional units in the bank are operating in line with all relevant policies and regulations; have effective controls in place to mitigate the risks associated with their activities; and are employing efficient processes and procedures in the discharge of their responsibilities.

* The position will ensure complete and timely implementation of corrective action for control issues identified in the course of QA reviews, Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) process, Peer reviews and Audit and Risk Reviews.   

* Conduct of Quality Assurance review of such departments, products and processes as may be assigned by the Head of Quality assurance in line with the Audit plan and as may be necessary in the light of developments.

* Re-performance of  previous Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) tests, as an integral part of the QA review process,  with a view to ascertaining the rigorous nature of those tests and revalidating the outcome.

* Ensure that all exceptions noted during Quality Assurance reviews and inspections are promptly addressed with corrective action plans and that compensating controls to guard against recurrence are established.

* Carry-out independent verification of the implementation of corrective action, by any function or business, on all outstanding control issues emanating from the Quarterly RCSA process, Peer reviews, Audit and Risk Review and Regulatory reviews.

* With regard to Operational risk, ensure tracking of Key Risk Indicators (KRI) by all entities in the bank and reporting of same, including breaches and corresponding corrective action to QA.

* Act as Back-up for the incumbent in the consolidation of the RCSA results for the country and preparation of materials for the local BRCC meetings.

* Provide effective support to the Head of Quality Assurance during regulatory audit and examinations, including spot checks.

Specifications / Qualifications
* The candidate should preferably be a graduate in Accounting, Economics or any other management Studies.

* The candidate must have at least 4 years experience in a relevant job preferably in a banking environment or an Accounting firm.

* An accounting/internal audit professional qualification is required.

* A postgraduate degree (e.g. M.Sc, MBA) will be an advantage.

APPLY ONLINE WWW.CITIGROUP.COM SELECT "CAREERS" THEN SELECT "OTHER COUNTRIES IN EMEA"

Job #: 061343
Title: Team Assistant
Job Stream: Administration
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Close Date: 30-Nov-2006

Background / General description:



The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, Lagos, Nigeria, is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the post of Team Assistant.   The primary objective of the Team Assistant will be to support a team of 5 non-Administrative staff and also be a team member of a large group in the IFC, Lagos.

Duties and Accountabilities:



•Provide primary assistance to assigned team in the implementation of the units work program;
•Draft routine correspondence, a variety of standard documents and proofread materials in English, applying effective proofreading and grammar skills;
•Open and maintain up-to-date work unit project/travel and other files (both paper and electronic) for the relevant officers;
•Assist in the preparation and logistical planning for various events, in coordination with the Departmental Events Coordinators;
•Work closely with the whole team, coordinate with relevant staff and provide assistance and/or information on project-related matters;
•Monitor changes and communicate the relevant information to appropriate staff, both inside and outside the immediate work unit;
•Coordinate extensively with service units and liaise frequently with team members both at headquarters and in the field;
•Act as back-up for other colleagues, as determined by the Office Manager and/or Primary Supervisor.

Selection Criteria:



•University degree with a diploma in secretarial administration or High Diploma in Secretarial Diploma, with a minimum of 3-5 years experience;
•High degree of judgment and tact in handling, processing and communicating matters of a sensitive and confidential nature;
•Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of contacts internally and externally and deal effectively with diverse situations which require good judgment, tact and diplomacy;
•Proven ability to work effectively in a team-orientated, multi-cultural environment, and function as an effective team member in various groups;
•Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare/draft communications and ensure quality of written outputs;
•Proficiency in using advanced computer applications especially excel: knowledge of Bank policies and procedures would be an advantage;
•Ability to produce high-quality work;
•Effective time management and organizational skills;
•Basic knowledge of accounting will be an advantage

APPLY ONLINE http www.ifc.org

Good luck

Consolidated Breweries, makers of Hi-malt and 33 lager beer, requires:

Trainee Brewers


BSc in Biochemistry / Chemistry / Microbiology / Chemical Engineering / Food Science / Brewing Science with a minimum of 2:1

Not more than 28 by September 2006

Knowledge of MS word and excel is prerequisite
Trainee Engineers


BSc, B.Eng or Btech in Mechanical Engineering with minimum of 2:1

Not more than 28 by September 2006

Send hand written application indicating position applied for on left
hand side of envelope along with copies of CV and credentials to

The Head Human Resources
4th Floor Iddo House
PO Box 159 Lagos