ikbnice:
I hope you are using airtel. Enter free.facebook.com, scroll to where we have the followings, sms, poke, groups, etc that's where the free basic link is located, click on the link.
N/B: You don't have to enter nairaland.com, it is under a section probably learning or social and communication after you've clicked on free basic. am nt sure for now.
BONUS: you can even download the free basic app on android

Hello, you seem to be familiar with the Free Basics Platform. Can I ask if online video streaming from Youtube or anyother streaming sites is possible with Free Basics? Thanks!

It is wise for Nigeria, especially us young Nigerians, to carefully consider the implications of embracing this scheme, and Facebook's underlying motives, before diving headfirst into it
The Internet.org Free basics hasn't been banned in countries such as India for no reason

I'm not really sure how your thing works? But have you considered education? I mean teaching!

It is important that Nigeria objectively considers the implications of using such a service before fully embracing it

amarachi06:
The shit is killing me cos l started a restaurant and storing of food items is not viable with the state of our Nation. l lost 10,000 worth of food items over the weekend and l just started this month. Please somebody should change this system for us. #grownepatogrownaira.

This touched me deeply. I do believe things will change hon, they will. Despair not

TippyTop:

It is against our tradition to bow to someone younger than us talkless of a woman.

Ignorant sexist

Fuelling our generating set is a big problem that is draining our finance. When I am thinking about buying a bigger machine, I am also thinking about buying a bigger generator to power the machine

This greatly touched me, lord help us

SLIDEwaxie:
didn't watch it o. i will like to wait for a month so that I can watch 4 episodes straight up.

besides, walking dead!!! that episode 9 of season 6 is a badass!!!

I don't watch walking dead, and no time to pick up a new series

bamite:
I'm starting my own construction firm soon.This is 3 whole years gone after nysc and no single job,so i've decided to be my own boss and interview people wen i get contracts to work for me.

Just wondering, how often will a start up construction firm in Nigeria get contracts? And of what size?

SLIDEwaxie:
VIKINGS IS OUT!!!!!!!!


I HOPE U GUYS KNW THIS ALREADY??

Yea sure, eagerly awaiting episode 2, rollo is such a b!tch; very disappointing fellow :/

Maybe learning a trade could be a solution? Where can he learn one if he wants to?

CollinsMD:
Behold a proud Nigerian, a final year medical student and an IT expert..
His also the founder of Medifund: a platform he created to help raise funds for foreign students whose parents, for one reason or the other, could no longer sponsor to complete their medical education here in the Phillipines He's just given his first TEDx talk. Many things he discussed: ranging from his academics to his social llife to his IT endeavors.. Ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome Jossy Onwude MD.

link to a video of his talk, please!!!

Read this on CNN 2 or 3 weeks ago, this is indeed very creative.
There is just untapped talent sitting around Nigeria

godman01:
Out of the strong came something to eat...

Hahaha, this is my comment of the year LOL

Emysandy:
I hardly post on this forum but l have to come online to say this.... Join Toastmasters international, its for public speakers... l thought l could speak until l join Toastmasters and discovered that l have a lot to Learn... you wouldn't only meet with experience speakers but you can join in international competition to achieve your dreams and meet with world famous speakers. I don't know how the club function in Nigeria but some where here in da south its fun and educating....


Am on advance manual on speaking to inform... this is the best group to join.... looking forward to see a Nigerian in the next international competition, next year... remember to read and listen to other speakers its helps to improve your speech.

I will be in the international competition next year Looking forward to it

uncleck:
In case you don't receive it my e-mail is uncleck7@gmail.com

I replied bro

uncleck:
I've sent you a PM

Great, I'll reply. One last thing, practice hard brother, I cannot emphasize this enough.
I use to be good at spontaneous speeches, but I realized that practice before hand is ok. I mean practice HARD!!!!
Bless you.

uncleck:
I am a very proficient and skillful public speaker. When I deliver a talk, lecture or speech they are always very sound, logical, eloquent, coherent, consistent, highly persuasive, analytical, motivating and inspiring. I arouse and sustain peoples’ interest from beginning to the end. I normally draw an outline which usually follows a definite order starting from introduction to conclusion.

It does not matter who the audience is; I can speak even to the council of heads of states if given the opportunity. I have a very wide understanding of the society. I have an NCE in Economic and political Science and a degree in Education (History/Int’l Studies).

With this skill I want to go commercial. What are my chances? Matured comments please.

Hi, I love your ambition, I also plan to be a professional speaker at some point in my career. It's a good way to share ideas and stuff.
I suggest you get an area of specialty, where you are 100% qualified and knowledgeable to speak about anytime.
One way to kickstart a career in public speaking is to offer to speak for free. it's a bit hard even to do that, but there are opportunities around. Offer to speak at events, conferences, etc. all for free. Network appropriately in these events, and increase your network of people.
Follow accomplished public speakers like Brian Tracy, he is my personal favorite. Probably the most prolific public speaker of all time.
Ever thought of going into sales? You can be a technology evangelist
My startup might be needing people like you soon I just hope you won't be too expensive, at least from the beginning. you can send me a pm if you like, I'll like to add you to my people list
And oh, just a second thought. You ever heard of toastmasters? It is an international organization for public speakers, I don't know if they have active branches in Nigeria. I am currently on exchange studies in Korea, and I am a member of one of the branches in Seoul, and it is very cool. In fact, we have a meeting tomorrow and I am due to speak Try to see if they have such in Nigeria, preferably around you and make yourself an active member. It will give you a sound platform to practice your skills and to network.
I am quite good at speaking too, and I'm famous in my club here in Seoul.
I would also encourage you, public speaking is one of the most lucrative things around, and it is highly desirable even if you work for a corporation or something like that. Keep hustling, and God bless you. I added a few photos from my toastmaster club

macaranta:
Yes..it works else LIB won't be buying a 500 m house.

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I PMed you, reply when you can

MzPecs:

5• The driver always knows the road to take, but it’s the conductors place to make sure that all hassles during the journey are taken care of.

All leaders should take note of this. It is always vital to have people help you clear obstacles while you are pursuing a vision

I am going into the same thing, so I can understand your concerns.
Whose idea is the business? From what you are saying, your boss is more of an Investor and less of a partner. If that is correct, you should treat him as such. Or you might consider him a co-founder, with a small percentage of shares. No more than 30% logically, depends on what you both agree on.
I suggest that you hire a lawyer to give you legal advice on this, and read the terms of the agreement CAREFULLY, over and over again.
Good luck

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Hi, can you please explain why there's a N5000 fer for Afrihub? Thanks

Except a man be born again

MODS I will appreciate a front page place

Hello everybody,
I would love to know your individual opinions on what ingredients the Nigerian educational system needs in order to compete with other advanced global systems.
Of more interest to me is technological innovations that you think can trigger development in the Nigerian educational system.
What do you think could have made your studying at any level of education easier if you had them
I am making some research on my bachelor thesis and I need some help here.
I am looking forward to reading your responses

Hello everybody, especially the Nigerians already here in Korea.
I just moved into Seoul, and I am looking for an apartment to rent or share, etc. Anybody with useful information on that will be highly appreciated, thanks.

plumule:
This simply thing. Am expecting real challenging test

I suppose speaking good English is quite a challenge for you already

Hey guys, I need to get a police report ASAP in Abuja. I have absolutely no idea how to go about it can somebody please tell how it's done?
Thanks

Swegzfreak:
dat 1 na long story. .
Just use a coffin as ur centre table, tank me later

brother, you made my day

SLIDEwaxie:
this but username like a name of a Greek god

Without Ragnar, they can never succeed in taking Paris

username, well.......

" Not the living but the dead, will conquer Paris"
y'all don't forget that

acadollar:

Here are some of culture shocks you may encounter(and I have encountered) when you go here in Korea. Whether you’ll come here to visit, to work or to live, you can take note of this list for your own perusal in the future.

1. Wreaths




I think one of the first few culture shocks I encountered was seeing wreaths in various celebrations. In Philippines, you can only see wreaths during a funeral. In fact, it symbolizes death or mourning in our culture. However, I was so shocked when I saw people displaying wreaths when a new business is opened, or if there’s a wedding, or if somebody is celebrating an anniversary. Just try to take a walk along Myeongdong or Namdaemun or any big markets in Korea and you will more likely see wreaths display all over the places. Don’t make the same mistake I made, don’t think somebody is mourning over a death because it could just be an opening of new business.

2. The Korean men affection


Guys wrapping each others arms while walking is a common scenario in Korea


I am from a culture where seeing two women holding hands or giving each other a kiss on the cheek is pretty normal and acceptable. But, that won’t give the same impression for men. Like the western culture, a guy being touchy-feely to other guy maybe suspected to be gay. Guys could just shake each other hands or pat each other in the back, but as far as experience is concerned, Korean men tend to be touchy. How many times a Korean ahjussi(adult male) held my hand feeling it as if we were close? Here in Korea, exchanging of sweet nothings and putting arms around another guy’s body are extremely common. A guy can be intimate with another guy as a sign of deeper friendship. They are even comfortable seeing each other naked. I once tried going to a public bath and I was shocked when I saw guys cleaning each other naked body, or play around with group of friends in a bath tub naked! Then I learned later on that it was pretty normal and in fact significant in Korean culture.

3. The squatter

Korea has an advance technology. Their buildings are made of modern designs and the people are so techie. Almost everything in Korea is automated and very sophisticated. But if there’s one thing in the past that made its way through to this generation, I’ll say it’s the squatty potty. A squatter is a small basin made of porcelain where you need to literally squat over to “do your thing”. The first time I saw this kind of toilet bowl was in a subway station. I was shocked because I don’t know what to do. So I decided to not let my stomach upset if I go around Korea especially if I am in an old building because the odd of having a squatty potty in the bathroom is big.


An example of squatty potty
Photo credit to Kaleena's Kaleidoscope

For some reason, some Koreans especially the old ones are more comfortable using this than the usual toilet bowl we have today. Apparently, it’s good for the health when you do squat position during the “you know what I mean”.

4. Free hugs! Anyone?

Free hugs is becoming a big trend in Korea nowadays. You can see them teenagers, boys and girls, holding big placard offering Free hugs to anybody. This maybe not new to some culture because I can see some of this trend especially in the Western Culture, but I guess Koreans are taking it to a higher level because they don’t only stand to offer free hugs, they also go around offering to anybody like selling hot cake in the market. To some extent, they go to public transportations and subways to ambush everybody with hugs. It’s weird but sweet. One time, I tried to join these two boys offering free hugs to the public. I hugged a lot of ahjummas (adult women).



Free hug in the subway


5. Pali Pali culture

This is for those who want to come here to work. When you are new to working in Korea, you may need to give it more time to adjust because you don’t only need to adjust to people or the working environment, you also need to adjust to this pali pali culture or “Hurry culture”. Don’t get intimated when your boss will tell you to work as fast and as hard as you can because for them, this is customary. If you can slack off to work in your own country, here in Korea, you’ll probably find it hard to do that same habit of yours. They are so workaholic and every single moment at work is important. For them, productivity is essential. No wonder why they are so progressive. I can’t even count how many times I was told the magic word “pali pali”. At first, it really annoys me, but it somehow makes you more effective and productive.

These are just 5 of the many culture shocks you may encounter when you go here in Korea. I’ll tell you, there are still hundreds of those weird customs and they are inevitable. Whether you like it or not, you’ll get to encounter it once you’re here. But I guess that’s where the fun comes.

Here in Europe, I saw the free hugs thing for the first time. It's so annoying, but thanks a lot Bro.