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Counterigbolies:
when last did u hear about ASUU strike?

Very good submission but I dismissed it almost instantly because ASUU was decapitated by the previous regime who encouraged a rival organization to counter ASUU s power. I'm Yoruba but sadly I don't think that Tinubu is clued up to that level.
Moreover I'm actually more interested in something that the average northerner, easterner and westerner benefited from.
Explaining the cessation of ASUU strikes to a sick hungry Nigerian in bandits captivity is not advisable.
I do wonder why he has not worked to improve the morale of the armed forces nor put bounty on the bandits head to encourage snitching.

I find it very odd that someone could borrow so much money and not do good that affects the masses with it.

1vandragon:
Depending in how one wants to view it, bat may point to some things as 'achievements'.

But in my opinion, those supposed achievements mostly favour himself, cronies and other elites, such as the increase in stock market.

The few that should ordinarily favour the masses have not translated to anything positive so far. And as long as the common man cannot feel the positive impact of reforms, then such reforms are bad.

I thought about the stock market issue but I dismissed it instantly as it does not benefit the downtrodden man in the north,east or western Nigeria.
I'm genuinely looking for one positive impact of the Tinubu administration on the common Nigerian. I gave a beggar 200 naira yesterday and he refused to collect it, telling me he was hungry and that he could not feed with 200 naira I kid you not. I added 250 naira to it and another person added another 200 naira.
That was when I realized that people are going through a lot in Nigeria.

Lol,not one person has been able to name one meaningful thing that Tinubu has contributed or improved since taking power years ago.
Still waiting.No cooked statistics

I'm finding it extremely hard to pinpoint just one achievement of Tinubu. Can someone list one genuine achievement.
I know that there's a lot of lazy thinkers around. People that think the insurgency was caused by recalcitrant foreign voters bused in for elections and that the true Russian death toll is reflected in the exchange of dead bodies by Russia and Ukraine.
So basically you cannot claim economic improvement since the economy is coming from a very low base caused by incompetence. You cannot also list white elephant projects like the highway as they are avenues for kickbacks and purely for ego.
Somebody should list just one achievement of the Tinubu administration.

vicarsenal:
Please house, is it a better option to buy phones from TEMU instead of ALIEXPRESS?
THANKS

If the phone is of the same spec and near identical price then there's no reason to consider ordering from AliExpress at all because temu guarantees delivery and any problem with defects is sorted out almost instantly. However their phone inventory is sparse and you will certainly find phones with higher specs on AliExpress.

Reverseng:
‎I was at LASUTH to see a doctor. The registration took 1hr +. Nurses on uniforms suddenly became bus conductors shouting patients names at the top of their voice one after the other. We were more than 50 seated at that registration point. It is close to a new building at LASUTH. Sustainable xxxx...I can't really remember the building name, but that experience left me feeling disappointed in our 'Tech gurus'
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‎At the moment, i need a state of origin certificate to apply for Access bank graduate trainee program currently running.
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‎Guess what?
‎I was told to GO TO THE PHYSICAL OFFICE AT VICTORIA ISLAND, to get it, or to go to an office in my village in the southeast to get it. I'm in Lagos typing this.
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‎I really hope Access bank HR and other related bodies are reading this, because I might have to decline applying for their Graduate Traineeship. And trust me, I'm smart enough for them to want me to choose them.
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‎Parents are working 9-5 jobs, while their children are even more hardworking than their parents, working 7:45am -5pm schools.
‎In a school in Ekiti state, each senior secondary student offer 13 -16 subjects. This is not hearsay. Trust me. I served as a corper in one of the schools. And after school closes by 3:30pm, they're told to wait for a compulsory extra lesson while lasts till 5pm. And it's not a free lesson. It's paid for by their parents. Imagine parents paying for their children suffering. Truly, the love of parents triumphs.
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‎So children spend Monday - Fridays (7:45am - 5pm) in schools learning 13 subjects, and on Saturdays, they're probably completing their notes or doing 13 different assignments, and then on Sundays, they go to church, rest for some hours and resume school on Monday. And one would expect success independent of theoretical speechification from these children.
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‎JSS1 - 3 = 3yrs
‎SS1- 3= 3 yrs
‎That's 6yrs on average

6 years of depression, bought and paid for by parents for their children. And I haven't even included the stress from university lecturers who were forced to study a particular course by their parents or society, and after realizing the disappointment of not following their dreams, become sadists, amongst others, who aim to frustrate students with their chants of  "A is for me, B is for your HOD, C are for my loyal students. You can distribute the failures generously amongst yourself"

So you see. It's a snake that eats its own tail.
The university lecturers were once children. The tech Bros and Girls too were once children. But now, each and everyone is either focused on milking these children, who they once were, or ignoring them completely, with silly comments like "school made me tough, if not, I would not be who I am today"

No. Being who you are made you come as a child to suffer in the Nigeria education system so you can be sensitized, through suffering, to create a platform to reduce the suffering of others when the time comes.

What happened to using technology to alleviate the suffering of children through the introduction of a passion+brain-friendly scheme, across all levels, from Primary to University.

1) Mondays- Wednesday = Classroom

2) Thursdays- Fridays= Online lectures

3) The presence of equipped and numbered guidance counselors whose job is to study a child and try understand where their passion lies, so that their education will be tailored to what they find joy doing. A hairdresser has no primary business learning geography, neither does a DJ have any primary business learning 'almighty formula'

This tailored form of leaning reduces the number of subjects that students are exposed to and secondly, it reduces the 7:45am - 5pm jobs that students work in schools. Now schools can comfortably close by 12-1 pm, even on Mondays because of the reduced work load of the students.
And mind you, when this efficiency has been created in learning, the free time of children should not be filled with more schoolwork/assignments because of a pathetic saying that "an idle mind is the devil's workshop"

6) A course in AI/ prompt engineering to enable students appreciate the fact that suffering isn't hardwork when they're able to swiftly generate an AI picture with precise prompt engineering, compared to a conventional graphics designer that spends decades on it.

7) Ban the physical submission of notes or handouts, especially for marks.

Also ban lecturers from physically selling handouts to students. A lecturer with an Innovative solution, be it in paperback, should copyright or patent it and lease it to students through the school education authority who thoroughly screens and approves it for sale at a very subsidized fee to students in ebook format. The sheer volume of students demands in campuses around Nigeria should compensate for the price reduction. There should be a digital right management thoroughly applied to the ebook to disable copying and mass production.
These amongst other solutions

To wrap this post up, Nigeria has become a nation where suffering is being seen as hardwork. We've become so used to seeing as "suffering= good person/hardworking" and "not suffering= bad person/lazy"
But suffering is not hardwork. The morality of continued hardwork is the morality of slaves. I've written about this here on nairaland.
Do find time to look it up, at your convenience of course.

I'm open to hearing your suggestions on how schools can be efficient, especially in Nigeria so that the coming generations don't go through the suffering we passed through while in school

You make me laugh. If Nigerian education is tough on kids then what about the Japanese, Korean and Indian system which are more rigorous and demanding Stop being lazy and get on your bike mate

lizzlix:
Has anyone ordered and successfully got a mobile phone delivered recently?

I got this from a seller after i placed an order

Lol, detained by customs is euphemism for stolen in Nigeria. Too many thieves in the system. AliExpress will eventually shun Nigeria.
Temu clears their goods within twenty four hours,in fact my last parcel was cleared in ten hours.reducing the opportunity for thievery. AliExpress would have to do the same.

Your neighbor is right. You shouldn't be taking unnecessary risks.

Penkelems:
In the last three days I haven't had good night rests due to persistent and uncontrollable itching on my skin.

Though, right from time I've always had itches from time to time, but not as severe as this one currently.

These few days have been hell for me, as I can hardly sleep at night.

Over the years, I used to take a particular drug for Filariasis. It's a tiny drug that is white in color and has the exact size of a Piriton tablet. I would take only two of it for three or so months. But since I left home, I haven't seen where I can go to get those drugs. At my former place of residence, I used to go to a Primary Health care centre to take it. The drugs weren't even allowed to be taken home, you have to swallow it right there. And you must not eat before going to take it. You go in the mornings, take it on an empty stomach and wait till 1pm before you eat. It's being over five years since I relocated to a new city and I don't know where I can get the drugs. The drug is Free, but you will have to pay for a Card there.

I don't bathe with Rain Water or boil water to bath during the harmattan season, to avoid the itching.

My arms, armpits, tommy, behind my neck, scrotum and pubic region itch. When I scratch, It get swollen a bit, then the swell disappears after a few minutes, sometimes I injure myself when I'm scratching. The painful part is it itches me even to my anus. Inside my anus, I have scratched and scratched and the place has become painful. I have to be extremely careful whenever I use the restroom and need to wash my nyash.

This has caused me a lot of discomfort. I'm really depressed. The fact that I'm going through a lot now, makes the whole thing really tormenting. I've always prayed that God should keep my health, so I don't get bedfasted for any reason, because if I'm unable to go to work and provide for myself, nobody will. I'm all I've got.

I really need your inputs here, my brothers and sisters. Health is wealth honestly.

Mods, please help move this to front page. I'm losing it already. It's frustrating.

I had the same problem for years and even UK doctors were not really able to help. The tablet Claritin helped but did not really defeat the problem so I don't think Nigerian doctors will be of much help to you as the condition is very rare.
The condition is the body's immune response to inflammation which I realized after taking pro biotic tablets to fix stomach issues. To my surprise the itching reduced drastically a few hours after taking the tablets.
I then decided to be eating fermented food instead of taking the tablets and got the same result. I now drink water kefir, eat sauerkraut and pro biotic yoghurt. So really my advice is for you to get pro biotic tablets which are rare in Nigeria unless you are in Abuja or Lagos.
A more realistic option is for you to learn about making sauerkraut and also making water kefir. Fix the inflammation and the itching should more or less stop. Take this post seriously, I've been there.

Sonnobax15:
Good day my Nairaland fam.

Yesterday,I got one of the greatest shock of my life. There's this guy in my area and he's someone whom I respect so much. So yesterday morning Which happened to be Sunday, he came to my shop to fill his gas cylinder, bought a chilled bottle of coca cola. The total amount of everything he bought accumulated to the sum of #7,000. After buying,he asked me if he could make transfer into my POS account and of which I obliged. He transferred #15,000 and after deducting my own charges, I gave him #7500.

After sometime, my mind was telling me to look into my POS account and I did,only for me to discover that the money he sent to me didn't add up to the previous amount of money I had on the account. Firstly,I had to check my transaction History and I couldn't find it. Now,it was becoming obvious that I had probably been scammed via a fake alert.

After calling my friends who had been into the POS business,I came to realize finally that truly I was scammed. Immediately, I called two of my friends and we stormed his house. At first, senior man was denying but with the looks on our faces,he didn't need anybody to tell him that there was fire on the mountain. His neighbors came and they were all blaming him. I told him to his face that I've lost every single atom of respect I used to have for him,and he should avoid my shop from henceforth. How can someone be this wicked? For a business that I just recently started

Finally,his wife who just returned back from church gave me my money and we left.

Now, I know the kind of loses,agony and downtimes most businessmen and women go through.

Please,let everyone be careful out there,cuz the rate at which these criminals are springing up these days,is alarming.

Most likely network issue. You are a real Nigerian though, you jumped to conclusion immediately. You are unlikely to be scammed for such a small amount by someone whose residence you know.

IyaTola:
Tis is false. Ijegun Alimosho and Lambe Ogun state you can get a house for 7m.

Lol, you'll be lucky to get a plot of land for that price.

SeizeTheMemes:
Building materials for properties that have already been built? This man needs to consult a lawyer.

Lol, what has a house being already built got to do with it. Rents are determined by amenities, location and the prevalent prices in the locality. A lawyer will only mug you in such cases.
I've just increased the rents in the houses my father left for me, not because I wanted to but commodities prices in Nigeria are just too high and not increasing the price does not make economic sense. A carpenter charged 15k for two hours work
I'm not defending greedy landlords but Nigerian economy is what it is.

Negroid001:
Wrong. They spam me every time to borrow money too

Yes they do spam people but they won't call you eight times a day.

SarcasticWords:
Yes the pope has gone astray because he has been preaching for peace and that the U.S respect sovereign nations.

You are very intelligent.

That guy reads the bible upside down

fattprince:
Read again, he didn't take any loan. They are actually harassing him to come take the loan. Please read again and this time more carefully.

Lol, he is not being entirely truthful. They only call you repeatedly when you fail to pay back their money.

brain54:
And by the way how do callers make money from calls...


When they are not network or data providers?


Maybe you think it's everything you read or see online that you should be taking seriously.


Apply reasoning sometimes na. Even if it is 5 or 10 secs!

Some numbers abroad are premium rate numbers,so when you call the recipient makes money. It has existed for long

noobody:
Ahhhh

Person dey collect refund of almost 800usd?

Make AliExpress nor craze oo

Been waiting for refund for weeeeeks now

Their problems with refunds is a bit odd though. I made a complaint to Temu about my order not being complete. They gave me a refund within two hours and told me to keep the item that was delivered for free.
The two of them are Chinese companies but Temu seems to be more efficient: their goods clear customs in hours unlike the days of AliExpress. However product selection is limited.
Tying someone's money for weeks is diabolical and is something I would expect a Nigerian company to do not a Chinese one

Sccarrr:
Den don disgrace their family...kai😕

Growing up there's one thing my dad do say repeatedly

"I did not spoil the name of my father, whatever you do don't spoil my name, that's the only thing I want from u" ...


Somehow, it stuck with me, and I think about it everytime 🤔.

Can't imagine what their parents and family members are going tru right now😤

The parents might no gooders and scammers as well. A good parent would not be happy seeing his non working son or daughter with an iPhone 17

givedemwotowoto:
Have Faith in My Father; he is Steering Nigeria in a Direction Never, Ever Seen Before — Seyi Tinubu



Source

Are these fools even human. Surely he is able to see the economic devastation and utter impoverishment of Nigerians

MONEY247:
Deisel.... Deisel..
Plants and manufacturers equipment run on Deisel and the cost effect reflects on production price of the product....

Simple explanation..

Until Nigeria solve its industry problems...
Importation is the best way to go

This particular problem has nothing to do with diesel,just greed

Ebenezer2021:
Don't be deceived that Christians and Muslims worship the same God.
Allah of Muslims is a moon idol introduced and worshipped by the Arabs while the Christians serve and worship the true God of heaven which is not the same as Allah

Lol, this your idea is without merit. You don't have a clue do you.
Allah who is one is referred to as the creator of the world and of worlds seen and unseen. Does that look like a moon god to you. I'm Christian and I hate it when Christians display such intellectual laziness and jump to erroneous conclusions.
You don't even have a clue where the deception is placed.

BlakKluKluxKlan:
Aw,take it easy on this guy.

He is right though. The guys father caused all the problems.
He was a terrible leader which made the ayatollahs come in.

HacheNoire:
Post the pictures of the house and let’s see if it’s worth £100M

London housing market is not about sprawling grandiose mansions. The post code is what makes a house expensive

Why is the fool wearing an Arsenal shirt. I'm very displeased with that.

P1PrinceKT:
Surah At-Tur (52:20)
“Reclining on thrones lined up, and We will marry them to fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes

Surah Ar-Rahman (55:56–58)
“In them are women limiting their glances, untouched before them by man or jinn —
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
As if they were rubies and coral.”

Surah Ar-Rahman (55:72)
“Houris confined in pavilions.”


I believe in Hurul iyn.

Because it's mentioned in the Quran. And I am Muslim I Follow Quranic teachings....


What is your problem again?

Thanks for making me laugh out loud

Looks like ipob is not very active again

Gideon490:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6TzibRiDW4?si=HeoM8Pa9_RN0ZY6v

YAWN

Village people have given her a trick mirror that lies to her. From young attractive girl to old crone

AdolfHitlerxXx:
Unfortunately this wouldn't still reduce prices of anything in the market.

Nigerians are mostly ridiculously greedy.

Had to do emergency printing close to an Embassy and I was shocked when the lady said for 4 pages....

I would pay 100k!

I had it in mind to tip her 20k before, but I refused to collect the paper from her and returned to my hotel, missing my flight .

I would rather pay for rescheduling and an extra night than pay her 25k per page.

Funny enough at the hotel, I asked the receptionists how much it would cost , they said it they don't print for a fee - it could be done as a favour. I ended up gifting them 15k - WILLINGLY. Not out of desperation.

Epilogue - she called to ab*se me. I got the visa.

Wow, wow just wow. I'm completely speechless. Some Nigerians are not human and are worse than demons. I bet that the moronic woman would still tithe in church.

ednut1:
So what was gained? Lives and properties were lost

That is what I still don't understand. Lives lost, properties destroyed, economy crumbled but nothing gained.

Cmanforall:
This is not about satisfying Nigerians.
Read the post and you’d see he wants to know all your ideas. And then who tells you after telling him your ideas , you’d be selected?
If he wants to give out money or loans, he can do that. But again he had to sponsor the post on Nairaland.

You may he behind it.
But this is an act to steal people’s ideas!

Somebody with a good business idea is unlikely to be applying for a 200k grant. I believe this is meant for people engaged in small scale businesses.