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BuyAndSellStuff:
Too much money bores people they start creating hobbies.

Their billionaires are busy exploring space frontiers while ours are exploring how many undergraduate females can balance successfully on their potbellies.

What these guys are doing isn't necessarily a waste of time or useless.

Much of the technological innovation on earth today are byproducts of these sorts of adventures.
The West approach of shooting for the moon /space literally (and the culture around this) has been the Genesis of most technological advancements around you today.

Our own approach of doing only things sure to succeed(because we can't afford to fail) is one source of our limitations.

Seniorwriter:
Very funny request to say the least....most times I start to reason that this request(s) that flood NL pages for business ideas are posted by kids.
SMH.
@OP if you have the said amount then go and consult a financial expert in your state or visit the Ministry of commerce & industry in your state for guide....nonsense urgent business request.


@Seniorwriter

Is there any such thing as a Financial expert?
When dealing with humans I am weary about granting expertise easily. Especially concerning finances. Professionals maybe but not "expert".

True experts (if they exist) would not be cheap for a
regular investor to access.

NOC1:
Congrats, you’re a VIP.
My advise for you is to look forward on been an entrepreneur than working for someone. You’ve molded yourself to withstand turbulence and storms, this is not the hour to relax. Keep your eyes on the goal, remain focus and you will wear the crown.
Congrats

Working for people is not Always as bad as you're making it out to seem.

Many in the so called middle class today are salaried professionals earning a decent Pay.

Yes.

Unless you are otherwise advised.

KillMNKnow:
He will never escape again. the first time he escapes because Buhari thought he can reason with these people.

But N.K. never escaped arrest/cell.

Who said he escaped?
He jumped bail.
I.e. He did not escape from cell /Prison. He was not in captivity when he left the country.

To jump bail means : To fail to appear for trial after being released on bail.

tensazangetsu20:
Do we have it in Nigeria? If it merges electrical and computer then all good but mechanical alone as a course of study is useless.

Useless?

That's extreme.
Every course of study here requires determination to succeed with. So this says nothing about ME.
I'm not a Mech. Engineer but know enough to know that they are architects of a country's industrial base.

May be harder to practice in Nigeria due to a low manufacturing practices, but then what isn't harder in Nigeria.

richmond500:
Make them just sama am 60yrs in prison, that will not cause much tension cos he isn't killed, he will then die a natural death in prison.
even if he didn't die, by the time he comes out, 90% of his supporters are dead

Dead?

I'm not even Igbo neither am I a supporter of his ideals. But you seem not to know how effective 'movements' can be.

The man N.K. was born in 1967 (as per Wikipedia).
The year the Nigerian Civil war began. By 1970, when he was just 3 years, the war was over. He was at least 30+ years younger than the original Biafra agitators & leaders.
How then did he become a staunch promoter of this cause many years later? Indoctrination! Observation & interest. Those are the fuels movements need to propagate itself for decades, maybe centuries. If the source of an ideal/movement is not dealt with appropriately (and this doesn't mean wholesale violence) it'll propagate through socialization of like minds.
I.e. There would be many more N.Ks.


God help us.

thebosstrevor1:
You need the support of both the political and business elites to run a country.

fyi, mike Bloomberg was a former governor.

Do you know that all the coups that happened in Nigeria, the business elites were the ones organizing them with the help of top generals.

For instance, in the United states, most of these billionaires own newspapers and tv stations and influence the public using those mediums, you can see how Twitter was used to help Biden win election, these are just some of the instances.

The business class work hand in hand with the political elites to change government, even a politician from the north admitted how tinubu organised the business class in lagos in order for them to support Buhari election.

That may have been true in the past but not anymore. At least for now.
Why were the US elite in the US stunned about Donald trump's ascension in 2016 ? They never believed it.
One of these billionaires here silently contributed to GEJ's campaign. Why did he lose? They are powerful. No doubt but they don't realize their aims politically with money like many seem to think. They mostly try to cozy up to the government in power. And they should.

Thanks for the Convo.

thebosstrevor1:
These are the people that wants One Nigeria.

You can't win against them, they have the money and the means to change public opinion, remove a government and get a government elected.

You can't win against your elites, the game is rigged to their favour, they are better players than the average joe.

They are all part of the global elites

Not really so.

They're the elite. But they are not 'in Charge' Politically as some believe.
Even 'removing' a government in Nigeria requires more than just money. Many have tried in the military era, the likes of Great Ogboru.

Abroad, The likes of Mike Bloomberg, Tom steyer & Ross Perot have failed @ the Presidency despite throwing lots of Money into it.

My point: These guys are successful Businessmen but wield less political Power than many believe.
Hell, even they are 'afraid' of instability. They try to kowtow to the government in power despite being hardworking. God help them.

Those who wield effective political persuasive power exist on their own.

habsydiamond:
With every death there is always a lesson to learn... It's good to be good cos nothing pays more than being good.. It says that no matter what u do, u can't satisfy everyone so do ur better and leave the rest. Death is a compulsory course waiting for everyone of us.. It's the circumstances that surrounds it that is different.. We cant die the same way. May God grants all long life to fulfill all our aspirations on earth.

Condolences to the family.

Good to be Good? Sure. But no man is indeed good. Mark 10:18.

Ttalk:
Africa embracing Israelis religion but jettison their technology

But most Israelis aren't Christians.
And Most Africans haven't 'embraced' Judaism.

hybridblood07:
Happy birthday ma. Anyone with an idea how much share Tony Elumelu has in UBA?

Go download the annual report of the UBA group on its website, it's all there.

ojaysam25:
Read the post i quoted again....i think it's a comprehension issue....let me help you out....the guy i quoted said ronaldo has scored 4 penalties in his last 5 match for portugal and i reply that such should have been attributed to messi last 5 games for argentina....i hope you understand now. Now run along.

Oh. Ok. You're right.

ojaysam25:
It is actually two open play goals....the one you are talking about should be attributed to messi last 5 goals for argentina.

Not correct . For someone who wants to correct another.
M10's last goal for Argentina v Chile in the ongoing COPA 2021 was a freekick. Before then though, it was a penalty. So not last 5.

GeneralPula:
I smell assassination here..

They started having problem with this man after creating anti virus and releasing it to the society..

He was arrested after USA government said he didn’t file his TAX... which is an audio reason..

The moment you do something that will help the society, they won’t let you live long..

John McAfee didn't 'give' away his antivirus software to society, he made commercial antivirus software & sold them.
He later sold his shares in his eponymous company & became wildly rich.
Brilliant (Worked for NASA, Xerox & Booz Allen) & eccentric fellow but too reckless . He had escapades in Belize and was allegedly linked to murder there. Later got involved in biotechnology but clearly lacked the mettle to grind it through. Had since been indicted by US authorities for tax evasion.

Strangely his own father committed suicide too.

Go see his documentary on YouTube.
How someone can be smart & extremely reckless beats me. But maybe it shouldn't.

God help us.

Of course it is. Movie producers do it all the time.

The question should be is it more expensive /rewarding to invite your 'broke' friend than it is to PAY hired guests to your wedding?

Also add the (graphic design) cost of blurring out the faces of your guests at the wedding too. Assuming it takes more effort from the photographer than it would otherwise.

thebosstrevor1:
Diversity does not bring any peace.

It brings competition for scared resources, ethnic tension, high crime rate, cultural shock and enmity.

If you know you know.

Yeah, there are advantages but the disadvantages is more than the advantage.

Countries where diversity is preached have lot of racial tension and discrimination.

Racism is a terrible vice. But it's repeatedly made a scapegoat in this world to the neglect of other equally terrible biases.

Racism (bad as it is) is but one form of prejudice.
Many other forms of prejudices are downplayed because we all look at the 'demon' called racism as worse.

The vast majority of Nigerians would never suffer racism — if they never go out of the continent (at least not directly). But they'll suffer other bad forms of Prejudices e.g. tribalism, ethnicism, religious discrimination, ageism, classism, sexism & Xenophobia. Even more lesser evils like disability bias or beauty bias (Yes, Havard Business Review once reported that attractive people get unfair advantages at work).

The daily number of victims (In Nigeria/Africa) of the biases above would severely dwarf the number of racism incidents of Nigerians overseas but we don't care since it's not the white man doing it.

Many Nigerians think they are better than the "White" man who is racist but they themselves are chronic classists by their dispositions towards others.

God help us.

NaijaRoyalty:
This man is a successful business man , I wonder what he's looking for again in politics

Some people are just not contented with what they have just like Oliver twist, they want more.

I am not cut out for politics.

But if anyone should vie for positions, shouldn't it be successful Businessmen?

Should it be "Professional" politicians (most of whom came to politics as a last resort) only that should be allowed to contest?

blazepascal:
Please can some one tell me a good gospel song the one that will touch my soul probably an emotional one .it might not be gospel though.

Wow.
Not joking about your travails but quite an odd request.

You should try virtually all songs by Jonathan McReynolds.
God help us.

Sad

But my gripe with some of these banks is that they hardly would consider the loan requests of the average Nigerian for small sums. Or would require high value collaterals where they do.

However, they offer huge loans to VIPs sometimes without adequate collaterals. On the grounds of fact that these people are popular.

Now when they fail you, you try to sway public opinions by calling it "Depositors funds".

How's it Depositors' funds?
Why not a write-off against the banks profits?
After all banks through loans 'create' money an profit in an economy. Is his loan up to 0.5% of the banks PAT for 2020?

gasparpisciotta:
His bank has also benefited in one way or another.

Safe keeping, deposits, other transactions!!!!

Na. Not really.

Actually it looks more likely that people like him would be richer if the system was better.

Atiwaye:
What his occupation before he formed Stabic bank.

He was a Banker at Nal Merchant Bank.
Started IBTC in his 30s.

Seemingly accomplished man.
"Nobody holy pass" does not mean everyone damaged the country.

pocohantas:
But it is annoying the way Nigerian men behave. A woman you have been married to since 2009. Even if her money isn’t inside, if she didn’t make the home conducive, you can’t do well at work. It is painful watching the man of your youth go about impregnating strange women while your life is on hold for the kids. It is more painful that the woman would still be blamed for the failed marriage. Let’s be fair to our spouses please- male and female alike.

You don’t want to marry again? Fine. Treat them with respect and fairness. At some point they had your back and if they wanted you dead, you’ll be long gone.

This story is truly a sad tale.
It's one of the big scares most have towards marriage today.

But the bolded isn't always true.
Many successful men/people can go on without marrying.
They could also be successful at their work with the homefront being unstable. Not all but many.

[Most] People are successful or unsuccessful on their own merit not due to their spouses. I do agree totally that spouses can provide good support to one's efforts at work BUT We can succeed regardless of spousal support (Much harder for some, I suppose).

May God help them to resolve.
I do believe it can happen.

mzBEAM:
Desuwa is pained.



Move on girl. It's not the end of the world.

Wow!

If you are not a woman, nevermind.
But if you are then, well, reassess yourself. You may really lack empathy.

How can she not be pained?
She's not a girl (I know you meant that as a casual slang), she's a married woman with children.
Of course she'ld be pained.

Wouldn't you be surprised if she just gave up, walked away and never looked back at the marriage again at this trying time?
Our society is really becoming mean & unnecessarily joyless(Even if I am no snowflake).

God help us.

Kingcalls:
He doesn't need it....besides he has won it b4.... the same tournament messi fans wan die on top ....that tournament is like junior WC....its not for real men ....Big players don't take it seriously.... they dont even talk about it....na only messi fans dey carry am like gala

Really?

That's(the Olympic) Nigeria's biggest historical football reference point.

Unless of course you mean the importance has diminished.

triple996:
Currently serving in sokoto but have business in kaduna . Fish farming to b precise.
I must say kaduna is not that bad but seriously thinking of going to kano. Too much competition in Lagos so I hard to leave to my current location

Nice. How's the North ? We always hear of negative news from there. Never been there myself. Hopefully I will. It's not a liberal society(over there) is what I hear.

Goodluck.

NarcoPolo:
The Fula-controlled security forces are deliberately reticent in their investigation of these kidnappings and killings

Balkanize the country and each region gets its own police force, its own army...you get the drift. It's so fuckìng elementary, bro

Elementary?

How many years do you think it takes a nation to develop a patriotic /effective military base? never mind all the other requirements that make a new country.

2 years? 3 years?
Who would train them?

I saw the self acclaimed IPO* group assaulting a man who was riding his motorbike on the 'stay at home memorial day' in anambra.

Is this supposed to be the 'good' army?

My argument against those pushing for a split is that they all act as though no COSTS are involved.
As if to say a split is just a snap of a finger away.

All actions and decisions (never mind a big one like a split) involve trade-offs which me includes costs.
What do you reckon a split would cost us?
Nothing? Just good news?

decub:
He could still play with minimal risks.

Science is simply awesome!

Yes. But in this case just good not awesome.

Awesome would be when he can still continue his career with the artificial stuff. That would be awesome.

Great to be alive though.

NarcoPolo:
He needs to go inside the forests and deliver this speech to the Fula herder-kidnappers.

I don't know why people pretend as if they cannot see the obvious, so long as they're not directly affected. Evil hypocrites.

If balkanizing the country would stop the onslaught of Fulanis, why are we currently complaining that some of the culprits of terrorism and banditry are non Nigerians? Niger, Chad etc.
What's to say they won't continue?

valentineuwakwe:
A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the Bush......

The devil you know is better than the Angel you don't know.....

A stitch in time, saves nine.......

You are still under 25yrs and I don't know if you still remember those above adage?

Better be careful, my best advice n one others will advice you here too is to stick to the bank A.....
Change of department n being stuck in the same dept should not bother you so long the bank is healthy and your salary comes in regularly.

N.a. wa o....people wey dem give chair no sabi how to sidon on top!

It should bother him O!

In a fast changing world it's a huge risk to remain stagnant.
In the world of work, By remaining stagnant (AKA comfortable) you're inadvertently choosing to be vulnerable. This healthy paranoia he has would be great for his career.

Welovekids1:
Is it right to apply for a job in other banks while you still have a contract with your current place of work?

OP, whatever you do just be careful and follow your mind. So you won’t have anyone to blame if it doesn’t work the way you want it.


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If it is not right to apply while under contract, why do Banks require potential applicants to have banking experience. Do they want only sacked bankers?

Debra911:
Problem with Nigerians is that we don't look before we leap. Let me now clarify you on that. Same God who appointed Moses was the one who took his life Deut 34:1-end. God has a good side when you obey him & he has a bad side when you disobey him. Hope you get that mbok

Ok.