Hi there where are you located, hopefully its lagos.

If it is lets come to an agreement of 15k or 7k plus a tecno phantom A+.

If either suit you.

Let me know 07035803388

GentleNaaz:
It depends on ur undergraduate major n ur career pursuit.

If u r graduate of account, Economics, etc., go for ICAN first. u cn subsequently do MSc or MBA afterwards.

If u r graduate of Business administration, banking n finance, etc., go for MBA or MSc first (MBA wl b better). Professional certifications cn b acquired afterwards.

If u r science or Engineering graduate, go for MSc/M.Eng first, but gt HSE level 3 certificate as well. If u r Engineer, train n gt certificates in engineering softwares/application, eg AUTOCARD, etc.

if u want to b a lecturer, MSc first, PhD afterwards, no doubt. Become member of at least one professional body in ur field.

Professionally this is true.

That's if your in academia.

But for an employee, which one of them is better for ones advancement in a typical work place?

bulakos25:
Thanks for the question. Your response is highly appreciated.

Thanks bruv.

I didn't know this was a common problem.

Hopefully someone with more experience can shed light on the matter and advice us properly

Dear Nairalanders

I have been battling with this question for a while.

For one who is currently working g and wants to climb the cooperate ladder. Which of the two is the best option to achieve this goal.

I have had a lot of people saying it's better to have certification via professional exams like pmp ican and the rest.

While for the cooperate climb up, others say it's better to have a masters. Because most companies consider that more before the promote.

But which of the two is the better option to help one via for better positions in a company.

Bro congrats on the new job.

First off let me welcome you to the lagos job Market and congratulate you for landing you first job..

That said,

It's very possible to survive on that even if where you where coming from was ibeju.

Why

Because others are doing it on far less.

If you feel this job is worth your time and the possibilities for improve pay or better job offer is available to you then take it.

One lesson i have learnt from working far away from home and working for close to nothing is, there are always opportunities to do more or get a better offer.

One plus for you is you will be working against traffic in some of your journeys.

But if you are thinking it's far and it's not worth it.

Consider this

I once worked on the island for two years. One thing my bosses liked me for was my ability to be at the office on time, way way on time. I got to the office as early as 6:30 or latest 7:30 for an office that resumes 8:30.

What was my pay package then, you ask

70k minus tax and pension. (do the mathes).

Where was I coming from?

Matogun (some where in ogun state, that Google maps still regard as "inside thick bush"

The journey home could be grueling, but with my trusty bluebook ear piece and noise cancellation, I mostly slept through it while listening some of my favorite jam.

You might ask what i did it?

Cos I never liked the idea of staying over at someone's place.

It cost an arm and a leg in transportation cost plus bus jumping an fighting.

But the piece of mind I felt once I got home and opened my door, for me far out weighted what ever stress I faced that day.

My advise, take job an try it out for 3 month.

If after that you feel it ain't worth it, you can always not come to work after pay day of the third month.

Cos what have you got to loose

adeoyetayo1:

c English

I have not buy my own when i bought my own i will know you let.

Abeg guy which school you no go.

Cholls:
My Brother on the fourth day of chrismas Nepa bring light.

While on the 9th day of Christmas iI de on top woman

On the fourth day of Christmas my side chick said to me.

I think i missed my period (U say)

See the full post below

On the first day of Christmas your landlord said to you

Your rent Don due for this year, Chai.

ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS

On the second day of Christmas my Boo said to

Your taking me shopping.
And your rent don due for this year, mctwee.

On the third day of Christmas my boss said to me.

No Christmas break
You are taking boo shopping.
And your rent don due for this year, Nawa oh.

On the fourth day of Christmas my side chick said to me.

I think i missed my period
No Christmas break
Taking Boo shopping.
Plus your rent Don due for this year, whichcraft.

On the fifth day of Christmas my men said to

We are goooooing clubbing. (correct)
But she missed her period,
No Christmas bonus,
and you're taking boo shopping.
Plus, your rent Don due for this year. See gobe.

On the sixth day of Christmas my MD said to us.

No Christmas Bonus
But my guys are goooooing clubbing.
Then side chick missed her period,
Going to work on Christmas,
Plus boo is saying shopping.
And your rent don due for this year. (abegi i de go Abuja)


On the Seventh day of Christmas GMB said to me.

Buhari

Kai, If you write am eh, walai i go…..

Eh,abeg make una write your own ……..


https://artificallimbsnigeria./2015/12/06/on-the-first-day-of-christmas/

dboss444:


The price of palm oil is 4700 naira for 25 litres @ wed 7/10/2015
The price of palm kernel nut is 66 thousand for a ton
(N.B prices will skyrocket soon)

As expected.

As we head into the ending part of the year, there always tends to be a bit of sarcity in palm produce.

koreskbv:
Serious help needed. I have a friend whose mother's leg has been recommended for amputation, but due to financial constraints they have not been able to do it, this woman is in serious pain she hardly sleeps. Any help from an n.g.o that can help in the amputation/artificial limbs or prostheses will be highly appreciated. thanks.
my G.S.M 09050715409

Hi Koreskby

I have to ask if the lady is diabetic. If she is then that recommedation is valid.

For a prosthesis there are two NGO's that can help with a prosthesis

Standingwithhope is one of them, but they are in Ghana and the us. You can have your friend write to them

Team Membe is another, they work for bomb blast victims and have been a big help.

You can google their names and get their details to the lady.

Dboss44

Love what you have been doing so far.

i would love to have a chat with you about pricces and pricing.

If you could update the forum about daily pricing per day or week, i think it will go a long way to helping alot of people here.

For those who have been asking for where to supply.

Check out my new post

7 Companies that buy Palm and Kernel Oil

http://the-ahamefulas.com/6-nigerian-companies-that-buy-palm-oil-and-palm-kernel-oil

karlxavier:
How much does companies that buy in pH buy? When is the best time suitable to start this biz?

Hi Karl

It all depends on the day you call. Don't eve belive the price today will be the same tomorrow. General Agro sells for 74k per tonne.

But it will depend on what they sell the day you go for delivery.

dboss444:
My Palm kernel journey. I just graduated december 2014, I left lagos to imo state to find a suitable biz, I discovered d palm tree biz, in mbaise nd ngor okpala in imo state palm fruit, palm kernel nut, palm kernel shell and it's by-product is in over abundance here. People say mbaise red oil is the best in Nigeria. I ventured into the palm kernel biz but it failed cos of lack of capital.

A ton of Palm kernel nut is 65 thousand naira
A bag of Palm kernel nut is 6500
A bag is 100kg
2cuts make 1 bag
Most companies that palm kernel nut are based in western 9ja and PH, so transportation is a big issue

I can offer my services to intrested buyers of PKN from imo state for a fee.
For intrested buyers of PKN, the palm kernel market days rotates weekly. So you have to know the particular day it falls for you to buy.
Intrested buyers contact davidconcept89@gmail.com

Hi Dboss

Sorry things didn't work out as you expected. It is a capitl intensive biz that not only requires capital but a lot of diligency and a eye for the unobvious.

Its also nice that you decided to offer your services in this way.Becuase its something that most people don't know about.

If we had more of you guys from Edo down to Calaba, Palm kernel would become a lot more easier to get.

Keep up the good work.

capaoil:
We supply Crude Palm kernel Oil PKO from the PKO Cluster at Enugu. For Small businesses requiring PKO in 25 Litres and 50 Litres Kegs. We can supply through Transport Services (Waybill) to Abuja, Lagos, and all other parts of Nigeria.
The advantage is
a. You are buying directly from our Crushing Mill, at a competitive rates(Nb. The price varies with season),
b. You will have good margin for re-sales.
c. You are assured of the quality of the PKO.
Kindly contact us, at info@capaoil.com.ng or Capaoils@gmail.com. 08098335575 or 08035703062.

Hi Capaoil

Thats is truly a nice one on your part. Makes picking and delivering easier. I will have someone contact you about PKO soon.

slimtik:
Hi BrianRomel. Thanks once again on the expose on the PKO business. How do I contact you? I really need you to mentor me on this business. If need be even partner with you as I have sound trucks that can convey the nuts. As previously stated you can send me a WhatsApp message on 08034726175. I'm currently based in Port Harcourt. For anyone resident within the South South in need of sound container body trucks to convey goods preferably agricultural products within the South region at competitive and affordable rates please send me a WhatsApp message or post on this thread. The trucks are also available on a lease arrangement. Have a pleasant day y'all.

Hi Slimtik

Thanks for the offer for the trucks. I might just take you up on it sometime soon. Where are you located

Good morning Nigeria

ladyF:
Wow wow wow, the video with the toothpaste and toothbrush description is impressive, had my mouth open while watching it....
Technology has really evolved.

Didn't think ull b able to control the fingers....

Thats a fairly recent developing in the prosthetic and orthotic world.

The world is gradually moving to replace the use of voluntary and passive prostheses with Myo and Bionic prosthese for upper extremities(hands and elbow amputees).

The lower extremities(Leg, knee, ankle amputees) is still in the process of catching up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CMf6mBsukA

As you can see its catching up pretty quickly.

Amputee Nigeria: The Story part 1

There is a lot that needs to be said about amputation and the plight of amputees in Nigeria, but most times the basics are left unsaid. How does one become an amputee, if asked this most people will say it comes about by the loss of a limb be it an arm or leg or both through accidents.
We tend to overlook the story of how someone came to be without a limb, and what can be done to help such a person live a fulfilled life. We forget that they just went through a painful procedure and are reminded about the trauma of the procedure, every time they look at what they have lost. It was not easy for the individual, some of them come out of it stronger, and some come out of it scarred for life, others…..
What is it all about, is there hope for these people. The answer is, yes.

One just needs to look at countless cases online of people with disabilities or amputations leading a normal life.

You might say but that the US, Britain, China and some other developed countries of the world. Yes true, there things are made more easy for them. But in all, let’s consider that the process remains the same. The lost something and are constantly reminded of it when they look at it.

The key for them was that they understood what they lost and learnt ways to continue living with it and enjoy a full live. Make no mistake here, The LEARNT ways to continue living. For this is what must always be done. You learn new ways to live.

Like someone who lost his house to a storm or fire, he/she must adapt and find a way.
Like when we lose a loved one so key to the family structure, be it the head of a house or the bread winner. The family must adapt to new ways to live and grow into something better.

The human being was built with adaptation in Mind, case in point.
Put an eye patch on and wear it for 6 months, the other eye will adapt to the situation almost immediately.
When you break a wrist or your writing arm and it’s put in a sling or cast. You will learn how to write with the other hand.
We can always adapt to any situation in our daily lives. What holds us back is the trauma of the amputation or the disability.

The procedure in developed countries for any amputation case is, Once the amputation is don’t the patient is required to meet with a psychiatrist during the period of healing to aid in overcoming the trauma, of course here in Nigeria, it’s the friends and family that filling in that gap. Although now a days the service can be acquire.

A lot is now possible in Nigeria for the amputee and people living with disabilities. The problem still remains that the trauma of their ordeal usually is a big issue coupled with a general lack of information that should be readily available to help people make better choices and decisions.

https://artificallimbsnigeria./2015/07/15/solution-alert-for-amputees-in-nigeria-pt-1-2/

ladyF:
Lol
I don't put the signature all the time.

For the hand own, are the fingers moveable? Just. Curious

Hi LadyF

When it comes to upper extremities artificial limbs or prostheses. The types available range from

Cosmetic: This usually is just a look alike copy of the arm. usually a cosmetic glove or a silicone cover that can have features ranging from vague to hair follicles and skin pores look alike. But the hand won't have any funtional options(Grip, open palm, shake)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD35201DF2783F57B

Voluntary opening and closing: With this one will be able to open and close the fingers for gripping. the gripping is cable controlled and worked by a harnest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZzn6AnwH8k

Myo arm: this same as above but controlled by the patients nerve imposes. The patient just has to feel the arm closes and it does. But it takes time for patients to adapt and a MYO test needs to be done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0XlaVgyJ8U

Bionic Arms: Same as above but there is individual finger control so the patient can do more with the arm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOgfuDrtZyc


hope this helps ask your question

Hi All

My name's Brian and i deal in Legs and Arms.

Now don't get me wrong. I don't sell the flesh and blood Limbs, I handle mostly artificial limbs and everything attached.
From

1.Advising Orthopedic Surgeon about prospective amputation cases
2.Talking to amputees on the way forward and what type of artificial limb to use.
3.Recommending artificial limbs fitting Center.
4.Advising Diabetic amputees what materials to use for wearing their artificial limbs(Prostheses)

The technology behind the making of artificial limbs or prostheses, has gone beyond the use of wood and wooden limbs.
Nigeria has finally began to catch up on new technologies. i.E Modular prostheses or limbs.

www.disabled-world.com/disabled/uploads/1/ottobock-leg-15.jpg

www.ottobock.com/cps/rde/xbcr/ob_com_en/img_prod_3r60ebs_rdax_85.jpg

See pictures attached

Aside from the National Orthopedic hospitals, there are now various centres around the country that handle the treatment and fitting of Artificial Limbs using these New technologies.

Over the course of time,i will show you what is being done. And how amputees who felt they had no hope, to return back to fruitful life. Are getting their life's and livelihoods back One Step At A Time.

So Follow my topic for more details as i update it.

[url]artificallimbsnigeria.[/url]

If your looking for sponsor or NGOs that can help provide you a new limb(Prostheses), Free of Charge.Do also follow, as i will be dropping their details and how to get in touch with them.

A friend of mine in the states just started this new motorcycle store has bikes, harley's and indian motorcycles for sale

Turns out his looking for buyers from Nigeria, cos we tend to buy muscle cars a lot from there.

His prices are good, ranging from $3000(N700,000) upwards

If your interested, please contact him

Indian Motorcycle of Fort Hood
305 W Central Texas Expy
Fort Hood, Texas 76548
254-690-1901

But you can also check his site for his selections.

Please only serious buyers only.

http://www.indiantx.com/

Hi Jtreasures

I love the stuff you're doing. So keep it up.

But I have to ask,

Wouldn't it be better if you helped linked the farmers to the foreign buyers.
. Or have the foreign market then seek farmers to supply you the products for exports.

Just saying

CaptPlanet:




Sure, it does help a lot. I'm grateful for this, it means a lot to me. Oh and please, what's the return on investment if I should invest say 890k?

Hi Captplant

You should be looking at between

950-1.3m

That's if your initial invest of 890 was used to buy kernel. It will give you upwards of 15tonnes. Now multiple that by 89000.

Juliana7:
@ op Awesome thread. U are doing a good job

Wow

Thanks juliana

skyisthelimit:
thanks man!...very well appreciated..i will work on my feasibility and update u...u are quite a Resource...

Thanks sky, always a pleasure to help

Ok

Finally the list of companies that fabricate palm oil and kernel oil presses is available.

They also handle Hoppers, Shaker and extruders.

Ibangs hope this helps.

Octec Technologie Ltd.
196 Oshodi Apapa Expressway Ilasamaja.
08033023349

Fabod Engineering Ltd.
Ibuloko Junction, Idi-Orogbo Area, Ota-Itele Rd, Ota, Ogun State.
08034032296

Hicmann Investments Ltd
229idimu-Egbeda Rd, Carwash B/Stop, Beside Tbank, Idimu, Lagos State.
08034003725

see complete list below

http://the-ahamefulas.com/13-fabricators-of-palm-oil-milling-machine-in-nigeria/

CaptPlanet:
Hello Brian,

I trust you're doing great. I want to say a huge thanks to you on this thread. You know a lot of people who have ideas on this topic on Nairaland will rather charge or sell ebooks on this topic but not you.

I think it takes a lot of guts to spill out for free where someone makes his living in Nigeria especially with the current economic situation of our country. Big ups to you bro.


I've been interested in palm business for sometime but I haven't actually had the right info on how to go about it or even where to start from, who to sell to and all that.

Now, I understand there are different niches to this biz: palm oil, PKO, palm kernel shells etc...I believe you're into the PKO niche. Please,i'd like to know the cost implications of starting the PKO in small scale and probably who or how to know who to sell to in Onitsha.

I chose the PKO because i believe that's your niche and I won't mind being under you're tutelage cos i'll love to learn from you.


Warm Regards.

Hi CaptPlanet

Its good you have choosen to pick my area.

To start palm kernel supply small scale and make it viable, you will need to supply at least 10-12 tons.

Currently it goes for 89000 per tonne in PH. so your looking at 890,000.
now its better you double that amount so that as your setting up for one supply you are also stocking for another.(its called having more than one egg in a basket).

For onistha, some one called me a while back, about an india firm that buys palm kernel there. let me get that detail for you by sunday.

Hope this helps.

bigW:


OK, well I don't know anything about it, as a novice wia do I start from and with wat do I start from, also which is d best and safest area to begin with and how much do one need as start up capital.. also which state is d best to start such business?

Hi again Big

You can start with the supply aspect, note this will depend on the capital your starting with.

Right now palm kernel goes for 89000 per ton in general agro in PH, per bag is 5700.
I will need to verify how much palm oil per drum goes for around here. but its usally cheaper if your buy from Edo and delta state.
If you know anyone there you can make enquires.

For palm kernel oil, i will have to get back to you on that. latest sunday.

Hope this helps.

I wanna say big thank you to all who have asked questions and for those following this thread.

As a bonus for your questions.

I will be dropping two lists.

1.List of companys In Nigeria the country that use palm kernel oil
2.List of companies in Nigeria that import and build presses, extractors and hoppers for palm products.

Ibangs,Slimk this one is for you guys. hope its helps you achieve your goals.

slimtik:
BrianRomel God will bless u for the expose on palm kernel business. It's high time young able bodied men and women in Nigeria look at other means of survival & stop relying on bogus contracts, hustling et al. I'm currently about to start supplies of palm oil and will also like to get more info from you with respect to the palm kernel oil aspect of the business. Can u send me.ur details so we can discuss via WhatsApp or email. Hit me up on 08034726175 (WhatsApp). Thanks a lot bro

Hi Slimtik

You tell lad.

Its good your also in to palm oil supply.

What would you like to know, price to purchase, area to start, company to deliver.

bigW:
@ OP please I would like to understand more on this business, but I am not really grasping with all d writings, please can we talk one on one, for you to explain o me well about the whole business, and how I can start, please you can pm me your details and I would call.

Hi BigW

Thanks for wanting to take the step. Its because of you we are doing this topic.
I will always update it on various details pertaining to starting and what area to start.
If there is an area you want to start with, Please tell me about it and i will provide the details about it for you.

There is a reason i don't want to go into one on one discussion, because some people may look at it like i favour one person more than others.
Thus the reason why i reply each persons request.