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Education / Re: 2016/2017 UTME And Admission Process Thread by Champella(m): 7:24am On Sep 15, 2015 |
Divsy: It was very low. I can't disclose the exact figure here |
Career / Re: Top 10 "Go To" Guys Of Career, Jobs/vacancies & Education Sections Of Nairaland by Champella(m): 4:31am On Sep 15, 2015 |
Mixty: Hang on please. The more experienced persons in the house will come and give their opinion on this matter. Me i be apprentice for where you dey o boss. |
Education / Re: 2016/2017 UTME And Admission Process Thread by Champella(m): 4:23am On Sep 15, 2015 |
ProphetUdeme: Na wa o boss! So na this same Akpan Essien wey you been dey live o. Chai! What a small world. I lived with Iniubong Ossom at that Akpan Essien in my 300 level. Oh this CGPA issue na die o. Once you make mistakes in your 100 level, it takes the grace of God for you to come out with a good grade. I chose Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST). Me na 2006 set also o |
Education / Re: 2016/2017 UTME And Admission Process Thread by Champella(m): 3:49am On Sep 15, 2015 |
ProphetUdeme: We're in the same situation man. I'll be through with Agricultural Economics and Extension next month by the grace of God. I already wrote last year's JAMB for Mechanical Engineering. I'm waiting for the school's admission list to be released this week. If my name does not come out (God forbid), i'll write this year while i'll be serving. I sabi Emmanuel Okon wella. E mean say you really sabi all the S.B.M.C guys o especially 06 and 07 sets. |
Education / Re: 2016/2017 UTME And Admission Process Thread by Champella(m): 3:29am On Sep 15, 2015 |
ProphetUdeme: I also attended Christ The King. These guys were in my set back then at S.B.M.C. The likes of Donald Henshaw, Bassey Akpanumoh, Ubong Utuk, etc. Mehn! School team was fun. So you want to study another course? |
Education / Re: 2016/2017 UTME And Admission Process Thread by Champella(m): 3:15am On Sep 15, 2015 |
ProphetUdeme: Ah! Boss mi, idioke o. I dey loyal to you o. Yes, i am. You schooled there? |
Education / Re: 2016/2017 UTME And Admission Process Thread by Champella(m): 8:00pm On Sep 14, 2015 |
flamezy007: These are the threads i promised to send to you. Please do well to read all of them carefully. * MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: https://www.nairaland.com/2208788/mechanical-engineers-aspirants-practitioners-let * ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING: https://www.nairaland.com/249270/electrical-engineering-aspirants-practitioners * CIVIL ENGINEERING: https://www.nairaland.com/779021/civil-engineering-aspirants-practitioners * CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: https://www.nairaland.com/307881/chemical-process-engineers-forum There are other threads i can send for you, but you need to go through these ones i've given you first. I believe you'll get a clearer picture of things by then. Remember, i said "don't be in a hurry to fill your JAMB form". Just take your time please. This is your career we're dealing with. Let me pause here for now. 1 Like 1 Share |
Education / Re: 2016/2017 UTME And Admission Process Thread by Champella(m): 4:04pm On Sep 14, 2015 |
flamezy007: If you have bought your JAMB form already, i suggest you don't fill it yet. This is to avoid filling in a course that you will regret later in life. Research more on these three: * Mechanical Engineering * Electrical Electronics Engineering * Civil Engineering So many threads have been created for Engineering and various Engineering fields. Try and search for these threads. I'll post their links here very soon. |
Career / Re: Thread for Petroleum Engineers, Both Fresh Graduates And Experienced by Champella(m): 12:31am On Sep 12, 2015 |
These are the type of threads and topics i love. Let me stay here and learn from my bosses. |
Education / Re: HND & B.sc. Saga: "Grant Polytechnics The Right To Award Degrees" - ASUP by Champella(m): 2:21pm On Sep 10, 2015 |
Mznaett: Ok nno mien number mfo yak ineme nneme. Number mmi mmo do asine ke signature mmi |
Education / Re: HND & B.sc. Saga: "Grant Polytechnics The Right To Award Degrees" - ASUP by Champella(m): 12:40pm On Sep 10, 2015 |
Mznaett: Wow! Ado ok Anyway, ami nyeme yak nyin derail uto inem inem thread ami Nam yak ami ye afo itang iko ke platform mfen mokop |
Education / Re: HND & B.sc. Saga: "Grant Polytechnics The Right To Award Degrees" - ASUP by Champella(m): 10:58pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Mznaett: Instincts mmi isi fail ke mien . Afo aba ke anwa Ikpa Road ake Prof. Comfort Ekpo? |
Education / Re: HND & B.sc. Saga: "Grant Polytechnics The Right To Award Degrees" - ASUP by Champella(m): 8:25pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Mznaett: Engineer Mznaett, afo asi ika mmo ufok nwed? |
Romance / Re: 8 Things Guys Will Do When They Are Seriously In Love by Champella(m): 2:45pm On Sep 06, 2015 |
reminiscing: Which lecturer taught you all these? Is he in AEC, ANS, COS or SOS department? Where was the venue? NALH 1, 2, 3 or OALH? |
Phones / MTN Scam! MTN Scam!! MTN Scam!!! by Champella(m): 11:19am On Sep 02, 2015 |
Dear wonderful people on Nairaland It's rather unfortunate that i had to make use of this medium to show my displeasure on the way my network provider (MTN) has just scammed me. I believe there are so many people who have been scammed by MTN and other network providers. I recharged my account with N100 worth of airtime and dialed the codes *556# to check my balance and a pop-up menu came up. On the pop-up menu, they advertised 100MB at the rate of N100 once you text "PFW" to 131. I did just that hoping to receive the 100MB they advertised. Instead, i received this very funny message. . . "You have successfully subscribed to the Project Fame WEEKLY bundle. Valid till 05/09/2015 21:44:36. Visit (www.projectfamewestafrica.com) to enjoy. Text PFB to 131 to check.Your online voting PIN will be sent to you shortly" I feel very bad that a company as big as MTN would decide to scam me of my hard earned money by advertising for a service they do not provide. I therefore call on the authorities of MTN to either: 1. return my "hard earned N100" or 2. Credit my account with 100MB Thank you as you do so From: An MTN Scammed victim Mods, if this is not the right section please move it there. We need to let these network providers know that we are tired of all their excesses. Thank you 9 Likes |
Education / Re: should i study agric? by Champella(m): 8:03am On Sep 02, 2015 |
Babba: Go to the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) and study it as Agricultural Economics and Extension at the undergraduate level. It's a 5 year course. In your 100 level, you'll offer purely Science based courses like - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology. You will also offer some General Studies courses with the code GST. Some of them are - Use of English, Philosophy, Entrepreneuship, etc. In your 200 level, you'll be introduced to all the Agricultural disciplines - Forestry, Home Economics, Food Science and Technology, Soil Science, Crop Science, Animal Science, Fisheries and Aquaculture. Your 300 level will be narrowed down to four disciplines - Agricultural Economics and Extension, Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science. These four departments are awarded a Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric) upon graduation. Your 4th year is the Internship year where you will be taught more on the four disciplines i mentioned in your 3rd year. There will be a Seminar for this level. The faculty may decide to send you to farms outside the school. 2 sets have been sent to the Shongai Farm in Rivers State. The 5th year will be stictly departmental courses. Some of them are - Econometrics, Technological Change in Agriculture, Production Economics, Agriculral Economics Analysis I & II, etc There will be a Seminar in both semesters. The 1st semester Seminar is the - Pre-field Seminar. It's a kind of Proposal which comprises of Chapters 1 - 3. The 2nd semester Seminar is the Post field Seminar which is your Chapters 4 and 5. Thereafter, you'll defend your Project in the presence of an External Examiner. Generally, you'll be taught on Agriculral Economics and Agricultural Extension to widen your knowledge on these two fields. It's at your M.Sc level that you will specialize. In terms of chances of admission, it's easier compared to other disciplines like - Medicine & Surgery, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, etc However, once you get in you will find out that this faculty is not a walk in the park. I believe this will help a bit Good luck! |
Education / Re: Opinion: Courses That Are Easy To Obtain A FIRST CLASS Degree by Champella(m): 6:15pm On Aug 11, 2015 |
Samanza89: My boss, how far na? Which department you dey? |
Education / Re: 7 Most Versatile Courses/disciplines In Nigeria by Champella(m): 9:23am On Aug 07, 2015 |
Mixty: I'm an aspirant of Mechanical Engineering As i just see "Engineering" for the write-up, i just say make i show here sharpenly. |
Education / Re: 7 Most Versatile Courses/disciplines In Nigeria by Champella(m): 8:05am On Aug 07, 2015 |
Ok i've seen Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Electronics Engineering there. Waiter please give this my boss Mixty a plate of Melon soup with Fufu and a bottle of Pepsi. The bills are on me. |
Dating And Meet-up Zone / Re: Nairalanders In Uyo by Champella(m): 2:10pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
beautifullll1: So ami ndi inam dieh ukid fien ke ufok nwed mkpe ayem idi? Sia ami mme ayem adi meet fien |
Dating And Meet-up Zone / Re: Nairalanders In Uyo by Champella(m): 1:54pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
beautifullll1: Afo ame aba ke whatsapp? Nno number mfo ise yak itang iko or username mfo ke facebook. Email mmi anie mfina |
Dating And Meet-up Zone / Re: Nairalanders In Uyo by Champella(m): 5:06pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
beautifullll1: Letter "L" awak tutu ke username mfo. Aba nte uwem mfo oyoho ye ima mme ediwak nti mkpo. Nam yak ami nkene nkop ima mfo nanga. Nya adi Main Camp ndi se fien udua mfen |
Dating And Meet-up Zone / Re: Nairalanders In Uyo by Champella(m): 4:23pm On Jul 17, 2015 |
Aitee1: Uyai mmi Nkom ekpe ebo yak ami nwed nwed nno ufok nwed nte Harvard, MIT, Oxford, etc, ami nkeme ke adi ido a real and complete man Koro inemesit owoden ado anye adi inyene eti owowan ke uwem amo |
Education / Re: JAMB Cutoff Mark Is Out: See 10 Most Sought After Universities by Champella(m): 2:30pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
All aspirants of Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) should please visit this thread for more information. https://www.nairaland.com/2027484/rivers-state-university-sci-technology#2027484.17 Those who are interested in joining the aspirants group on whatsapp should please send a message to the number on my signature. |
Career / 12 Common Myths About Seafarers People Have by Champella(m): 7:29am On Jul 07, 2015 |
The merchant navy (merchant marine) isn’t exactly a very common or popular profession. There are many people around the world who are either not aware of this unique industry or have several misbeliefs about the same. However, owing to a larger than life depiction in popular culture, it intrigues a vast majority of people who’ve never worked as, or known, a seafarer. This curiosity results in questions that seafarers are, quite understandably, repeatedly answering to every such person who has no to negligible information of the field of merchant navy. We have heard several myths, fallacies and utter nonsense spoken by people who have no clue about the industry at all. So we at Marine Insight have decided to bust all those myths once for all; so that the next time someone asks a clichéd question, you can just point them to this article! Here are some of the most popular myths associated with the merchant navy: 1. SEAFARERS EARN LOADS OF MONEY Probably the most common aspect of a conversation with a misinformed individual, everybody seems to think that we’re cash cows that get paid a huge amount of money. Agreed, the pay is good. However, it is similar to the pay that individuals get after getting themselves a decent MBA/Masters and landing a respectable job (Of course, after certain years down the line in their careers). It is correct that the initial pay is far better than what one would get at shore, but the gap closes up as time goes by. Moreover, people at shore ought not forget the pains a seafarer has to go through to bring in that sort of money- time away from family, living at the mercy of nature, tough labour onboard etc. In our favor though, we don’t have to pay taxes, and rightfully so (Rules on taxes may vary across different countries) ! 2. SEAFARERS CONSUME ALCOHOL ALL THE TIME The world over seems to think that sailors have an infinite capacity for alcohol. Couple that with their idea that alcohol onboard is subsidized to the point that it’s free! This notion gives people the credibility to think that sailors drink alcohol like its going out of fashion. What seems to be ignored is that there are random alcohol tests onboard, and that now there is a ‘Company Policy’ against drinking and all of that. Also forgotten is the fact that drinking deters sharp judgment; and that mistakes at sea can threaten the lives of all onboard. In our favor, alcohol is indeed very cheap onboard (but that doesn’t give us the liberty to drink it freely though). Moreover, considering increasing stringent regulations, most of the ships are now becoming “ no-alcohol” zones. 3. SEAFARERS HAVE WIFE/GIRLFRIEND AT EVERY PORT The sole reason why sailors are interpreted to be inherently unfaithful! There was a time when a sailor was greeted at ports with a string of women to choose from. But then that was decades back! However, over time, with the advent of safety regulations, ISPS Code and other security measures, this has become a thing of the past. Combine that with the possibility of ruining one’s health and life back home, we have a purely fictional idea of a sailor’s entertainment at port. It is undeniable that if looked for, services can be found anywhere in the world, but that’s for any human being and not restricted to a sailor. A new country, a new port offers a plethora of sights and experiences. Also, none understands the value of a relationship (and the loyalty that goes with it) more than a sailor. Time away from loved ones doesn’t weaken bonds but strengthens them instead. Unlike others, seafarers knows the true meaning of – someone special is waiting back at home. 4. SEAFARERS ARE ALWAYS SEASICK “Don’t you get seasick?!” One of the most common questions when a sailor proclaims proudly that he works on a ship. Seasicknessis a condition that affects few. Is it not mandatory for every seafarer to feel seasick! Much like motion sickness, seasickness is subjective and affects people on a case-to-case basis. And no, it is not a big deal. People get it and then get over it gradually. Every seafarers might get homesick at some point in their careers, but there is no surety that everyone will get seasick. 5. SEAFARERS HAVE TO DEAL WITH PIRATES EVERYDAY Yes, we know you’ve watched Captain Phillips and Pirates of the Caribbean. And yes, the former as close as it’ll get to a true depiction of an encounter such as that. We also know you are aware and also worried of the rising number of pirates around Somalia. But all the seas the world over are not sprinkled with heaps of pirates! Piracy is concentrated in certain parts of the world. Also, it is not compulsory that a pirate attack is guaranteed in those parts of the world. If safety and security measures are not executed to a full length and there are lapses in judgment, it is only then that pirates have the ability to get ship borne. Gradually though, with the advent of armed guards, things are getting much tougher and dangerous for the pirates. However, as a standalone security measure, sailors still have to make do with water hoses and barbed wires! But that doesn’t mean seafarers have to deal with pirates everyday and everywhere. 6. SEAFARERS GET TO SEE NEW COUNTRIES “Oh! You’re in the merchant navy. You must get to travel so much!” Undoubtedly one of the most common statements from people who have not been associated with the merchant navy whatsoever. Times have changed and so have trading patterns. Discharging at ports is fast and efficient, leaving little or no time for shore leave. VLCCs don’t even get to reach port at times. Bulk carriersare probably the only kind of ships that have the luxury of being at port for over a couple of days. That too, work shifts and stress makes seafarers put bed rest over going out to the city. Just because seafarers visit new ports and countries that doesn’t mean they have the luxury or opportunity to roam around according to their own wish. 7. SEAFARERS LIVE A GLAMOROUS LIFE People without a fair idea of the merchant navy seem to think that it is a glamorous life. Ships, exotic countries, smart uniforms, great technologies, enchanting sea etc. might make our life at sea seem nothing short of a Hollywood flick. Unfortunately (or fortunately!), people do not get to see the dirty boiler suits, the torn safety shoes, the condition of one’s face at a dusty port, the fatigue that engulf them at the end of the day and so on and so forth. Agreed that there is a certain level of sheen that exists in our line of work. But that luster only comes once all the dirt has been removed. 8. SEAFARERS HAVE AN EASY LIFE WITH 6 MONTHS ON LAND AND 6 MONTHS AT SEA There’s a universal idea that all seafarers have a ‘common 6 months on, 6 months off’ regime. So naturally, they believe that the life is easy for we work for 6 months and laze around for the other 6! Ridiculous, come to think of it. First of all, contracts differ in tenure. It can be 4 on, 2 off or a variety of other combinations depending on the rank and company. Secondly, the months that we don’t work, we’re only spending and not earning. Even with companies that pay while their seafarers are at home, it’s normally much reduced. Third, the work that we do over the few months that we are onboard, makes it necessary for us to go back home and relax; else we’d all go berserk! Couple that with handling family, relationships, exams etc. and we barely get proper time to completely switch off. 9. SEAFARERS ARE UNEDUCATED FOOLS Gone are the days when joining the merchant navy meant getting on a ship when one came of age and sailing away. Many people think going to sea doesn’t need much of education. But the truth is today, every rank, including the crew of the ship, has to be well informed, educated and dexterous in theory as well as practice. As far as the officers are concerned, it is a different ball game! Studies pertaining to the merchant navy have become very intense. Subjects ranging from Celestial Navigationto COLREGS to Chartworkhave to be registered to the brain in a permanent manner. Those who have been through 3 years of BSc in Nautical Science or 4 years of BTech in Marine Engineering will clearly know the hell they have to go through! So, assuming that sailors are complete buffoons with no knowledge of their craft is a very misplaced concept. 10. SEAFARERS HAVE TO FIGHT WARS People often confuse merchant navy with defense navy. Many believe everyone going to the sea goes to fight wars. The merchant navy is an auxiliary entity that might be called upon in case of dire emergency to assist the navy. However, on a daily operational basis, it has NOTHING to do with the navy or the armed forces of the country in general. The merchant navy is simply a commercial operation wherein transfer of goods/cargo takes place across the world. As in a business wherein goods are exchanged for monetary gains, the merchant navy involves the same process where goods are handed over from A to B for money. So no, please do not confuse it with the navies. 11. SEAFARERS MUST BE GREAT SWIMMERS Just because seafarers have to work at sea, people assume that it is mandatory for them to be great swimmers. However, the fact is seafarers do not have to be swimmers to work at sea. It’s a common misbelief among people that seafarers might need to swim to shores or other ships incase the ship meets with an accident. But no matter how great swimmer a person is, even if the situation demands, it is next to impossible to swim to shores or stay afloat in water in extreme weather conditions. Moreover, there are several personal protective equipment on board ships to ensure that seafarers can float in water during emergencies. 12. SEAFARERS DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO AT SEA Life is easy for seafarers, there is nothing much to do on board ships – that’s what many people think. A myth goes around that people at sea just lazy around, fish and make merry once the ship sails. As many don’t have a clue about the working of the ship, they think seafarers have lots of time in hand which allows them to booze, travel and relax. However, the fact is seafarers are one of the most hardworking people in the world who have to face serious issues everyday on board. At the end, however many inappropriate things seafarers might hear about their profession, the love for the sea and their job is never diminished. Sailors love talking about their job and their stories at sea. Seafarers are humans too who work very hard through the roughest weather putting their lives at risk. Therefore, it’s important that the common folk is well informed about the merchant navy and life at sea; for if it wasn’t for seafarers, the economy of the entire world would come to a halt. http://www.marineinsight.com/marine/marine-news/headline/infographic-12-common-myths-about-seafarers-people-have/ 3 Likes 1 Share
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Dating And Meet-up Zone / Re: Nairalanders In Uyo by Champella(m): 4:29am On Jul 02, 2015 |
Aitee1: Oh! Itoro mmi Uyai Akwa Ibom Adiaha Annang Inemesit mmi Eka ndito mmi Gold ye Silver ami nyene ke. Edi ami mme soyo ndi oto emi man ami ye afo ibono kiet ke ima Ami nyem adi ibop self contained ke esit mfo. Afo ame anyene ofri mkpo se inam uwem anem de owo Afo ado a bundle of joy. Ami nyem adi inam yak afo ado the "cynosure of all eyes" 1 Like |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Can I Get A Job With My 3rd Class Degree??? by Champella(m): 8:01am On Jun 27, 2015 |
coollexy: Hello Boss Please i need some vital information from you. Let's discuss on whatsapp. My number is on my signature. Hoping to hear from you. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Can I Get A Job With My 3rd Class Degree??? by Champella(m): 7:43am On Jun 27, 2015 |
mystery1979: Hello brother! I would love to find out some things from you about this CWI. Please let's discuss privately so we don't derail the topic. My number is on my signature |
Education / Re: Rivers State University Of Sci. & Technology (RSUST): Aspirants, Under/graduates by Champella(m): 6:04pm On Jun 24, 2015 |
frankmoney: Hello brother! Please message me on whatsapp so i can add you to the aspirants group. This way, you could also help out with some vital information. My number is on my signature |
Education / Re: Rivers State University Of Sci. & Technology (RSUST): Aspirants, Under/graduates by Champella(m): 5:38am On Jun 11, 2015 |
OpeAnabi: My boss of life. I see you jare. Despite say i don tie cloth for eye like Jet Li |
Education / Re: 20 Best Course With Best Employment In Nigeria by Champella(m): 12:46pm On Jun 09, 2015 |
UnimkeAk: Seems you still have a soft spot for Mechanical Engineering. Why do you love it even though you're a Civil Engineer? Please explain more so i can learn from you |
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