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Politics / Re: Odubu Flying Higher Photoshop by aprokomania(m): 6:47pm On May 29, 2016 |
nicerichard05:are you ashamed or shameful? |
Science/Technology / Re: Why Do Cockroaches Die With Their Belly Facing Up? by aprokomania(m): 11:03am On May 28, 2016 |
grayht: cholinergic blockade explains muscle spasms and dyskinesia but it doesn't explain why the insect flips over on its back. |
Nairaland / General / Re: Eight Reasons Why Everyone Should Be Bloggers by aprokomania(m): 9:45am On May 28, 2016 |
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Nairaland / General / Eight Reasons Why Everyone Should Be Bloggers by aprokomania(m): 9:44am On May 28, 2016 |
Often times I get asked; what exactly do you enjoy about blogging? Some people even go as far as hinting that blogging is not a real occupation (whatever that means). I always find those insinuations amusing and absurd. Maybe it is because I have been blogging for five years and in all that time, I have seen the ups and downs of blogging. Today however, I will share with you eight reasons why blogging as a profession is awesome and everyone reading this should start blogging immediately. Easy to operate The platform for blogging is so much easier to operate than the static websites of yesteryear's. It is as easy as taking a photo, adding text and publishing it to the internet with virtually any internet enabled device. In addition, the giants in the blogging industry i.e. the blog platform providers have made it extremely easy to succeed as a blogger, by creating online communities from where you can network and explore your creativity both as a writer and an online marketer. Work at your pace If you decide to take blogging as your full time occupation, allow me to congratulate you because you just kicked out a whole lot of unneeded stress. You do not have to put up with bosses breathing down your neck, unreasonable targets or unachievable deadlines. The beauty about blogging is that it allows you the freedom you require to work at your own pace and achieve the results you set out by yourself. Anyone can do it Whether you are a stay at home mom, unemployed graduate, business executive or professional, you can embrace and actually do well blogging. The flexibility of the platform ensures that you do not have to dedicate all your time to it, but you can still make a reasonable living from it. Your country’s economy won’t affect it More often than not, the source of revenues for bloggers is not tied to the economy of their residence, so even while your economy might be undergoing upheavals, you still will be smiling to the bank. Now if that is not a reason to jump into blogging, read on. Networking with great people Since I started blogging, I have had the opportunity to connect with amazing personalities online. You never really know who that anonymous commenter really is until you actively seek to pursue a relationship with every one of your readers. But your readership is not the only place you can network. Being a blogger is like belonging to a large virtual family of people pursuing similar interests, and if you are really good at what you do, you will get recognized by others in your field. You do not get fired This is a no brainer for the singular reason that you create your own employment and as such it is impossible to get fired from blogging. You may ask; what if your blog gets shut down for violating a policy? Well, while this is not as common as we may make it seem, it does happen for really grievous offenses but the good thing is that you can get restored with proper handling of the situation, and at the worst, you can always open some other blog. You determine your income Your income as a blogger is determined greatly by the amount of effort you put into your work. What that simply means is that your efforts in promoting your blog translates directly into real income for you. This is not usually the case with most paid employment as your income is fixed and is unlikely to vary largely despite the amount of effort you put in your job. It can run without you So you need to take that annual summer vacation in the Bahamas? No problem, just schedule your posts for the period you will be gone and set up your automated email responder and you can go enjoy the sun and sand. When you return, no one would notice you were gone (except you post pictures of your vacation). I am yet to see any other form of employment where you can do this. If you are yet to decide to pursue blogging actively, this is a wake-up call. It is never too late to start so long you are armed with a good plan and commitment. Leave your comments below or connect with me on BBM 7AF203A0. |
Family / Re: What do Your Parents Do When A Movie Gets To A Sex Scene by aprokomania(m): 8:23am On May 28, 2016 |
usually the only time we watch movie together is at night. anytime they start a sex scene everybody go form automatic sleep. popsy will look around for any one who is still awake, your eyes better not be open. after the sex scene you can continue watching. but I think for us who know better this generation, it makes more sense to preview any movie you need to watch with family to avoid family discomfort and hypocrisy. 1 Like |
Foreign Affairs / Re: The Phone Ugandan President Museveni Uses Will Shock You (photos) by aprokomania(m): 6:00am On May 27, 2016 |
Dreal11247:I tire for the op o. is he expecting a 71 year old to be able to operate a smartphone? |
Phones / Re: Help My Infinix Note 2 Is Slow by aprokomania(m): 12:54pm On May 26, 2016 |
Netfad:will I lose my apps and stuff? |
Literature / Re: What's Your Favorite Novel Of All Time? by aprokomania(m): 8:12am On May 26, 2016 |
Sidney Sheldon
master of the game
best novel ever written by a living mortal 2 Likes |
Phones / Re: Help My Infinix Note 2 Is Slow by aprokomania(m): 8:07am On May 26, 2016 |
Netfad:1 gig |
Phones / Help My Infinix Note 2 Is Slow by aprokomania(m): 6:15am On May 26, 2016 |
the phone is barely two weeks old but it is the slowest phone I have used ever. what can I do? please help |
Fashion / Re: Man Sags, Walks Into A Supermarket! I Think This Is Madness(photos) by aprokomania(m): 8:15pm On May 23, 2016 |
Johnjnr:yes |
Fashion / Re: Man Sags, Walks Into A Supermarket! I Think This Is Madness(photos) by aprokomania(m): 3:06am On May 23, 2016 |
Johnjnr:op you are very unwise |
Nairaland / General / Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal; Before We Cry Foul by aprokomania(m): 10:24am On May 14, 2016 |
orisa37:100% production of fuel locally is a major agenda of this administration. with prudent financial management and favorable macroeconomic growth, we hope to see this achieved. |
Nairaland / General / Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal; Before We Cry Foul by aprokomania(m): 9:47am On May 14, 2016 |
Flexherbal:that is a valid and legitimate question. however, the new government has shown signs of commitment to revamping the economic structure. it will do us a world of good as citizens to ensure we keep this government on their toes by continuous constructive criticism in order to ensure they do not derail from their set target. |
Nairaland / General / Fuel Subsidy Removal; Before We Cry Foul by aprokomania(m): 7:44am On May 14, 2016 |
The history of increase in pump price for petrol and other refined petroleum products is one most Nigerians are familiar with. In April 1992, the head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida increased the pump price of petrol from 15.3 kobo to 20 kobo per liter. Since then, successive government have tinkered with the pricing, and now, the government of President Buhari has pegged the price at 145 Naira per liter. What is unique about this latest increase however, is the issue of subsidy removal and its attendant effect on the cost of the essential commodity. Subsidy of petroleum product as an economic policy evolved as a means to cushion the effect importation of petroleum products had on the cost of the commodity and it's attendant hardship on the average citizen. What it basically en tails is that for every liter of fuel imported into the country, the government pays a percentage off the top in order for it to be sold below the cost of production (or in this case, importation). On the surface, the idea seems to be a good one as it makes fuel products available at cheaper rates, but economists would argue that not only is it inherently unsustainable, it is also highly detrimental to the economic growth of the nation. When you consider that the population of the country is increasing daily, and the demand for petroleum increases also, the government would have to budget astronomical figures yearly to maintain fuel subsidy. This means that a larger percentage of cash would be used for subsidy than for capital expenditure. As a matter of fact, in 2013, the GEJ administration estimated that between 1.3-1.5 trillion naira was being expended in maintaining subsidy annually, which was more than the combined capital expenditure for that year alone. It is no surprise hence, that at the beginning of his administration, President Olusegun Obasanjo thought it wise to do away with the unwanted payments. Before he could do that, there was a massive enlightenment campaign in the media on the benefits of removing fuel subsidy and full deregulation of the downstream sector. Due to the combined efforts of civil society organizations, organized labor and political factors, the idea was shelved. The Yara’Adua administration was relatively quiet on the issue, but it was Good luck Jonathan who stirred the hornets’ nest by announcing removal of subsidy on the first day of the first month of 2012. However, after a gale of protests rocked the nation, he announced a partial removal as against a full removal and pegged the price at 97 naira per liter, a price he adjusted to 87 naira just before leaving office. President Buhari has just announced a full removal of subsidy and has set a price of 145 naira per liter for petrol. The aim of this is to save government expenditure in these difficult economic times as well as pave the way for increased spending on capital projects. The benefits accruing from the prudent use of funds saved from subsidy payment are myriad, but a few of them include; -Increase in funds available to be utilized for capital projects. -Direct impact on the exchange rate as it will free up pressure on the dollar, thus we expect to see a reduction in the naira to dollar ratio. -Local refineries will begin to work, as it will not be attractive to import petroleum products anymore. -Increase in the availability of jobs as more capital investments will be initiated. For the time being however, the short term effects of the increase in pump price are being felt. The price of transportation is directly affected, and as it goes up, the price of essential commodities will skyrocket. The cost of living will increase astronomically, and we expect a massive brain drain from the intelligentsia mostly who will leave the country in droves to seek greener pastures. Government has to step in at this precarious moment to cushion the cascading effects of this new policy. The following should be implemented; -First, the Federal Executive council (FEC) should be commended for initiating a social welfare scheme for the poor and vulnerable in the society to protect them from the harsh economic realities. -FEC should as a matter of urgency initiate an upward review of the minimum wage as the present minimum wage is grossly incapable of mitigating the effects of the economic realities. -The bank of Industry should be injected with more funds in order to enable them dispense low and no interest loans to small and medium scale enterprises. This will ensure that jobs are created on a micro and macroeconomic scale. -FEC should create a favorable economic environment that will ensure a reduction in the rate of brain drain and capital flight currently plaguing the nation. In conclusion, I do recognize that it is the function of organized Labor to fight against any policy that seems to be detrimental to the survival of the masses, however in this case I suggest that the apparatchik of their arsenal be directed to fighting for an increase in minimum wage, and we all as Nigerians should not keep silent about this issue. That is our right and our duty. A.P..2016 |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Students In Kenya Having Group Sex Caught (Photos+Video) by aprokomania(m): 3:15am On May 13, 2016 |
charix:the first sensible comment on this post. you can see the frustration written on the faces of their persecutors. 1 Like |
Celebrities / Re: Isabella Ayuk Releases Pre-birthday Photos by aprokomania(m): 5:02pm On May 09, 2016 |
how this old lady got to miss world is still amazing. she was too old and is too busty. |
Politics / Re: Oshiomhole Wins Okekpe VIP Race In Edo (photos) by aprokomania(m): 9:48am On May 08, 2016 |
Dripy:so you neglect the thousands of jobs this "jamboree" has created? |
Education / Re: 18 Pictures That Describe Having The Worst Roommates At University by aprokomania(m): 7:15pm On May 04, 2016 |
DrayZee:Confess you stole it from zikoko.com |
Culture / Re: Arnado Debbo: Adamawa Community Where Only Women Can Rule (photo) by aprokomania(m): 6:28pm On May 01, 2016 |
imohchard:you have your history all wrong. Queen Elizabeth is not the daughter of Queen Victoria 2 Likes |
Crime / Stop Please!!! Pls Help Save These Boys by aprokomania(m): 9:36pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
They are called the DNA Twins. They were kidnapped when the Ekesons Bus in which they were travelling to Lagos from Abuja was intercepted. The driver was shot dead, passengers robbed and only the two of them taken. The family has been reached by the kidnappers who initially demanded a ransom of N1m but now have raised it to N10m with a 24hr deadline to pay up or the boys be killed. Their mother is not rich. Far from it. She is eking out a living like the rest of us. PLS help save the boys. 24hrs expires tomorrow. Their mum has been running around frantically to try and meet the kidnappers demand. The duo featured in The Voice Nigeria and picked 2Face as mentor after scaling through. The family is appealing to the good people of Nigeria to help save their sons. Here's the SOS: Please help with anything you can to save the DNA Twins. Pay whatever you have to: 0008800700 Becky Opara Diamond Bank Pls for further information call: 08162919552...Pls keep sharing this post. I plead of you, I beg you all, on my knees. May God protect them from all evil, in Jesus Name, Amen. Lalasticlala please help |
Education / Re: UNIBEN Produces Heads Of 8 Tertiary Institutions In One Year by aprokomania(m): 1:34am On Apr 25, 2016 |
blueto:enter ekosodin by 1 am and you won't be speaking grammar if you come out whole. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: A Nairalander's Experiences On The Train From Port-Harcourt To Kano In Pictures by aprokomania(m): 5:32pm On Apr 20, 2016 |
chizidgreat:please give us the other available routes |
Politics / Re: Nigerian Beans To Be Allowed Into Europe by aprokomania(m): 5:13am On Apr 01, 2016 |
Integrityfarms:when did you ever go to market to buy beans and you did not see? |
Romance / Re: My Experience At A Strip Club In Lagos by aprokomania(m): 4:58pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
na only Nigerian strip club this one fit happen. in a decent Western strip club you dare not touch the girls. but in naija dem go dey handle aand press and caress 2 Likes |
Romance / Re: Girls Ever Been Embarrassed Visiting A Guy? Share Your Experiences by aprokomania(m): 2:25pm On Mar 28, 2016 |
BumBae:excuse me miss are you speaking English? 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Soldiers Invade IBEDC Office In Ibadan, Torture Worker Over Power Outage (Pic) by aprokomania(m): 11:55am On Mar 28, 2016 |
I like the last part where Major Musa said "if you want more information come to the barracks" the reporter be like... egbon soldier I no do reporter work again. |
Celebrities / Re: Breaking News On Nollywood Actor Vitalis Ndubuisi by aprokomania(m): 9:03pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
lalasticlala |
Celebrities / Breaking News On Nollywood Actor Vitalis Ndubuisi by aprokomania(m): 3:18pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
Veteran actor and nollywood legend Chief Vitalis Ndubuisi Marked another birthday today. The renowned thespian known for his trade mark mane of white hair marked his birthday today being Easter Sunday. His daughter who is a pharmacist posted this on her IG handle gushing about her caring father. Leave your birthday wishes below 1 Like
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Nairaland / General / Re: Unofficial Rules Of Nairaland by aprokomania(m): 4:26pm On Mar 26, 2016 |
Sirchucks:lolz... ikr |
Nairaland / General / Re: Unofficial Rules Of Nairaland by aprokomania(m): 3:26pm On Mar 26, 2016 |
just in case |
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