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Education / Re: Guide To Writing The Perfect Statement Of Purpose by daves2ng(m): 3:31pm On Jan 04, 2019
angiography:
been looking for this. thanks

You are welcome. share and spread the word. Let it reach more people also in need of it.

Happy new year
Education / Guide To Writing The Perfect Statement Of Purpose by daves2ng(m): 8:58am On Jan 04, 2019
Many time we have heard of statement of purpose, study plan, personal statement and the likes but many are not so sure what these mean or how to go about them.

There are thousands of students applying from all over the world with similar application to yours. Therefore, your writing is arguably more important than anything else you submit, as it gives you the chance to express what makes you stand out from the rest of the applicants.

The aim of your Statement of Purpose (SOP), Personal Statement (PS) & Study Plan is to allow the admissions committee to find out more about the students on a personal level. Looking at your test scores, credentials, class rank, and similar data is not enough.

Different schools ask for different formats. Writing off-topic, no matter how creative and special your story is, could lead to an automatic filtering by the admissions committee because you have failed to read the requirements and deliver what they are asking for hence you need to read critically requirements for each school and don't generalize.

Statement of Purpose (SOP): Just by looking at the title, we should already know that this paper is focused on your purpose, or the reasons why you want to study a particular course/major at this university.

Usually, schools will assign what they call “prompts”, which are focused questions which you need to answer in detail. Failure to answer the question automatically marks you as an unfit candidate. It is very important to direct your response to the particular questions at hand.

Effective SOP writing discusses your career plan and future goals. This must be well thought out, as it takes focus and determination to pursue a degree, especially if you are applying for a master’s or doctorate degree.

The admissions committee wants to see how well organized and prepared you are. Your readers need to know that you are serious about the degree program. They do not want slackers; they want well-defined research interests.

A well-written SOP formally expresses the candidate’s background (education, interests, credentials, etc.), but the candidate does not brag. The candidate explains in detail his or her desire to gain acceptance into the program of choice.

Personal Statement: The keyword “personal” already tells you how different this is from an SOP. Here is your chance to show off what you have accomplished in your academics, any major skills you have, and any extracurricular activities in which you have participated.

On your Personal Statement, you have the chance to represent yourself to stand out from the other students; you have the freedom to talk about anything and everything in your life, as long as it is relevant to the program to which you are applying.

You need to carefully choose relevant details or know how to transition fluidly from idea to idea when writing your personal statement. Jumping from one story to another in one paragraph will put off the admissions committee, so organize your thoughts in advance.

Study Plan: A study plan is just another way some schools around the world, particularly in Asia, refer to a personal statement/SOP. They are looking to learn about your personality, past achievements, present roles, and future goals.

There may be a shorter word limit for a study plan or no limit at all, depending on each individual school’s guidelines. When you are reading through the requirements, pay special attention to what the school is asking for so that you can focus the essay accordingly.

If you do research on how to write a study plan, notice that the term “study plan” can also refer to a planned schedule to help students prepare for tests and exams. E.g, some students make study plans/ schedules to determine how productive they can be during a class, exam, etc.

"To simplify the differences: An SOP describes why you want to attend a university while offering some details about your fit for the program, whereas a PerSonal statment or Study Plan is all about representing yourself, your skills and accomplishments, and why this university should choose you."

Writing the Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose should convince readers– the faculty on the selection committee – that you have solid achievements behind you that show promise for your success in graduate study. Source

How to write a personal statement for Grad School Application: A good personal statement can mean the difference between getting an offer and being rejected. Your personal statement should show us that you are the right person for the course. Source

Proposed Plan of Study Guidelines: Some school applications including awards/scholarships will ask you to submit a proposed plan of study. You should take this as an opportunity to research your options.

https://www.davoltblog.com.ng/statement-purpose-writing/
Education / Free Course On Linkedin Learning (limited January Only Offer) by daves2ng(m): 2:15pm On Jan 03, 2019
Opportunities don't come always but when they do, grab and make the best of it.

LinkedIn has just unlocked all of their courses for January 2019 and made it free for the first month. Yes, Absolutely free of charge and this may be your chance as it is for a limited time only.

LinkedIn Learning is also a well established MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) provider lust like Coursera, Udemy, EdX and the likes and it may also interest you to know that LinkedIn has been bought over by Microsoft which means you can have your certificates come from a well reputable source.

With this offer from LinkedIn Learning, it simply means now you can learn and obtain certificates from there in courses such as Project Management, Software Development, Database, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing and the list goes on.

Don't miss this chance, head over to Linkedin Learning and start learning. Make 2019 a year to advance and achieve those dreams of yours now.

Links are restricted on nairaland. Go to the article on the blog to have active links to the resources

Happy new year of greatness.

https://www.davoltblog.com.ng/linkedin-learning-free/
Webmasters / Re: Who Else Have Noticed That Some Sites Don't Open On Chrome? by daves2ng(m): 12:15am On Jan 02, 2019
It is very possible. Since chrome started their ChromeOs which is basically the same chrome browser upgraded to be a standalone operating systems, so many different issue have been coming up.
Chrome now has a kinda inbuilt antivirus that prevents execution of scripts it finds suspicious or it does not understand.

There was a time I was trying to implement simple chat plugin for my site and was getting error continually. I thought it was a code error someone until I tried firefox and it worked excellently well.

So yes chrome is blocking some sites and codes these days including those without https or the ssl certificate cannot be verified.

Happy new year

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Education / Learn Microsoft Power BI For Free by daves2ng(m): 11:56pm On Jan 01, 2019
Whether you are desirous to improve your skills for the purpose of career advancement or you are a business owner who would like to be able to understand and analyze data or you are a freelancer who does data analysis for a living, one thing common to the three categories is the new MICROSOFT POWER BI tool. It was introduced in 2014 and being a software from such a company with the standards of Microsoft, it became hotcake with many companies already adopting it and using it.

Power BI is a business analytics solution from Microsoft that lets you visualize data, share insights across the organization, or embed them in your app or website. It is a tool which many companies are finding very useful in recent times and the fact that it can manipulate data from Microsoft Excel makes it adoption very easy and fast hence learning it can definitely have a big boost on your career and even personal business.

Since I started on these MOOCs, it is imperative to bring you this wonderful tool and help those interested in learning and getting the knowledge desired.

Now you can also learn Power BI completely free of charge just like all the other MOOCs introduced already.

This course is offered on edX, one of my very favourite MOOC providers and the certificate is from Microsoft directly. however, while the course is completely free of charge, you need to pay for the certificate.

The course is currently open and I encourage all to enroll right away and get started by following this link.

https://www.davoltblog.com.ng/power-bi-free/
Phones / Easily Download Youtube Videos On Your Mobile And Use Anywhere by daves2ng(m): 2:11pm On Dec 29, 2018
YouTube has been an interesting addition to our lives for some years now allowing us access to very rich media contents for entertainment, educational and various other purposes. For those in countries like the US, Uk and some other well developed countries where internet connection is not metered, consuming and referencing the contents are no issues. For places like Nigeria and other countries where internet access is measured and expensive, having a means to save the videos is very crucial.

The YouTube app for Android and iOS support downloading of videos for watching later but it sure comes with so many limitations which necessitates the development by some geniuses to create a new solution which allows you to grab those cool videos and tutorials and watch them even on another device completely.

Now I will show you how you can download those favourite YouTube Videos, transfer them to any media of choice, watch them later when more convenient and they never expire.

This method is for android users and it is so very easy. The app name is called Tubemate and obviously it is not available on playstore for download so you will have to use link provided at the end of the article to download it.

Once downloaded and installed on your android device (Phone or tablet), launch it and let’s get started;

1. Open the main YouTube App and locate the video you will like to download



2. While the video is playing, click on share and from the share options presented to you, select Tubemate (as shown in the image below)



3. The Tubemate app is launched after selecting it and the various sizes and dimensions available for the selected videos are shown. Select the desired dimension and click the download button on the bottom right of the screen.


You can also download twitter videos with ease

4. The download is started and the file is then saved locally on your device storage which can be viewed using any desired player or even copied to an external device.



PS: If you are having any issues downloading the app using the link, you can download the latest version directly here. Click here

Please share and subscribe. You can also drop your comment in case of any questions you may have.

have a great day ahead, till next time.

Read more here (Do not forget to remove the extra space from the link): https:// www.davoltblog.com.ng/downloading-youtube-videos/

You can also check my signature in case link does not work

Phones / Now You Can Privately Reply To Group Messages In Whatsapp by daves2ng(m): 7:43pm On Dec 07, 2018
WhatsApp messenger has been one of the most widely used messengers for quite some time now even replacing conventional text messaging and new features been added with each update released.

The latest version of WhatsApp is 2.18.361 released November 26, 2018 and comes with some pretty cool stuff among which is the ability to reply privately to messages sent in a group chat. Yes, reply privately to Group chat messages.

First you need to ensure you are running the latest version which is what is stated about and then the following steps:

In the group chat, long press the messages you want to reply to and click on the 3 dots on the top right of the group chat screen. Select reply privately as shown in the image below

A chat with the person opens and you reply the message privately without anyone else in the group seeing your response.

When you or the person clicks on the message replied to it takes you back to the group where the message came from and the flow is not lost.

Other new features with this update are

Now you reply to messages by swiping instead of simply selecting the message as it was before
Stickers are now supported and there is an amazing stickers you can download

If using android, click here to download awesome stickers now.

Please like and share this posts easily on social media and also subscribe to get latest tips and tricks as well as important business tips

See full details here: https://www.davoltblog.com.ng/princely-reply-to-whatsapp-group-messages/
Science/Technology / Re: Payoneer Now Allows Withdrawing Directly Into Your Naija Account by daves2ng(m): 5:39pm On Dec 01, 2018
Pierohandsome:
Can i transfer the free $25

If you cumulate it to the minimum $100 for withdrawal but no longer giving the free $25 again sha
Business / E-payment Solutions In Nigeria: Facts And Misconceptions by daves2ng(m): 4:02pm On Dec 01, 2018
Sincerely I never thought I'd be writing this particular post but when I put forth the poll on Twitter, the responses and messages received showed that many people have very wrong notions and misunderstanding about Online payment in Nigeria and they easily flawed it with the individual banking policies and inconsistencies of the financial institutions in the country.

Here are just a few things that are necessary for clarification and this post will be populated as new things necessary are noticed;

ePayment systems in Nigeria is insecure
while it is normal to exhibit this fear considering the ratings given to our beloved country based on activities of the internet fraudsters (popularly called yahoo boys), e-payment security is usually standard and the same as anywhere else in the world. The fact that it is being offered by a Nigerian company does not reduce the secured state (how to avoid being defrauded online). However, as with all technology products and money, one needs to be very careful with online transactions and be sure of the websites you visit before entering sensitive information.

2. My account will be drained if I put my card details online

This is another thing Nigerians fear when dealing with online transactions especially when it is a Nigerian company like PayStack, Remita, VoguePay etc at the processing end but what many don't know is that Nigerian e-Payment systems provide even more security than many other international payment systems.

Here is an explanation before someone gets angry.

When you try to make online payment in Nigeria, say you want to buy a product on Jumia or trying to Book a Flight or even paying for Bulk SMS online (which are services many of us do often) using your ATM cards, the transactions don't just go through after entering your card details even when you have entered the correct PIN and Security number, instead an SMS (known as One Time Password OTP) is sent to the registered phone or you are asked to enter the code from your TOKEN device. This extra step is called 2nd Factor Authentication and it ensures all transactions are initiated by the right person with all the right information. So only you or someone with all your information including your physical phone can perform transactions like this.

Read More: Get acquainted with ePayment now for business

This is one feature that is not enabled by default when you tried to make transactions on say ALIEXPRESS or eBay as the transactions are processed immediately your card details are entered. Some don't even ask for PIN as long as Security is entered but Nigerians still feel more comfortable entering their card details on those sites than on Nigerian sites when in the real sense, Nigerian options provide you with even more security.

3. Once I entered my card details, they can keep removing money from my account.

First of all, online safety is a responsibility of us all (not just the system or the financial institutions) and we need to ensure we remain safe but that does not mean we won't use these technologies again, we only need to have a better understanding and keep ourselves safe always.

When you enter your details for payment on merchant websites, your card details are hardly saved and when they are saved, you are always notified and usually account creation would be required so you can always have access to remove the saved card any time you desire. The issue is that most people by default feel their information is collected and saved immediately and many don't read these instructions.

Read More: Give your business a boost by promoting it online

For all card transactions/payments you perform online, always read instructions given and understand the content of each checkbox before checking. These little things will make us understand that safety can be guaranteed and it lies more in our hands as end users.

e-Payment technology has come to stay, just like all other technological innovations and the earlier we understand these, the better it is for us. There will come a time when the only means of transacting will be through these online payment gateways, which is why understanding of the systems is necessary and doubts be cleared.

Happy New and Safe Month to you.

You can read on the blog here https://www.davoltblog.com.ng/e-payment-in-nigeria-facts-and-misconceptions/

Politics / Re: 2019 Election: List Of Presidential Candidates And Their Parties by daves2ng(m): 10:38pm On Oct 08, 2018
czaratwork:
Can Atiku visit the US if we have bilateral trade agreement to sign?

One more thing. They should not forget to strip Buhari of his security details during the election.

#dontstartwhatyoucannotfinish. #whatgoesaroundcomesaround.

Read this piece

http://igberetvnews.com/471198/breaking-us-govt-denies-criminal-charges-atiku/
Romance / Re: Police Officer Knelt Down As His Wife-To-Be Sat On His Lap In Pre-wedding Photos by daves2ng(m): 4:02pm On Jul 31, 2018
Wow. I'm impressed seeing someone I know personally on nairaland. For all those abusin policemen, i hate them myself but this guy is different sha. Happy married life my guy
Science/Technology / Payoneer Now Allows Withdrawing Directly Into Your Naija Account by daves2ng(m): 8:54pm On Oct 11, 2017
For many who are into legitimate online freelance services, Payoneer is a common service and it has helped many receive their hard earned money with ease despite the fact that PayPal has placed and still places restrictions on Nigerians using their service. Another goody has just recently been added to the payoneer sweetness which makes it one of the best if not the best preferred service to conveniently catch your hard money with ease. For those who opened payoneer account long before now, the only way to collect your money is to use the payoneer debit card sent to you and the bank does the conversion. This however comes with some risks like the AT swallowing your card for one reason or the other, service charges for each withdrawal and not to mention to other hidden charges. But now, you can have all the funds in your payoneer account transferred to your bank account straight in Nigeria without any issues. This feature being a new addition seems unavailable to old accounts yet but any new account opened henceforth is entitled to it. One main thing needed by you is your Nigerian Bank swift Code. For those using GTB, their switft code is GTBINGLA . All you just need do is insert fill the form appropriately as it should be and fill in your bank account into as well then enter the swift code as shown (if using GTB) – I will be updating with more swift codes very soon but in the meantime, go get yourself a new payoneer account. Click here to open your own payoneer account now and earn $25 free

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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Nigerian College Of Aviation Technology Recruitment by daves2ng(m): 5:40pm On Jul 08, 2017
I think it's real. I got the SMS too and scared but that address seem correct and here is their website http://psin.gov.ng/about

More information and confirmation still needed o
Adverts / Re: ZTE MF286 Superfast Internet Speeds Up To 230mbps Over A 4G/LTE Connection by daves2ng(m): 1:42pm On Dec 01, 2016
Seems it's only NTEL that's selling this router and it goes for #45,000. Quite expensive though
Politics / Re: ICT For Change - Huawei Partners FG For Training And Employment Opportunity by daves2ng(m): 1:46pm On Jun 02, 2016
Davo93:
Hi... you can all register on www.ictforchange.gov.ng/about-ictforchange/

Goodluck!


Thanks guy. I was about posting this link when I saw yo already did.

Goodluck to everyone interested and qualified

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Politics / Re: ICT For Change - Huawei Partners FG For Training And Employment Opportunity by daves2ng(m): 2:30pm On May 20, 2016
which means the link was opened for just few days. That's not fair
Politics / Re: ICT For Change - Huawei Partners FG For Training And Employment Opportunity by daves2ng(m): 10:28am On May 19, 2016
FrankLampard:


Have you applied? if yes? How did you apply?

I have not o and that is what am trying to ask Slye cos his statement sounds like someone that has heard of it and possibly applied too.
Politics / Re: ICT For Change - Huawei Partners FG For Training And Employment Opportunity by daves2ng(m): 12:58pm On May 16, 2016
slye:
I'm surprised this is just getting to NL.

Seems you have heard about it long before now. Can you please enlighten us? Please guy
Phones / Re: I Have A Budget Of 20k. Which Phone Would You Recommend by daves2ng(m): 8:23am On Apr 13, 2016
Go for gionee p5 mini
L. It's exactly the price you listed for your budget and I'm using one of less than 2 weeks old which is working fine for me.
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Phones / No Sim Card Detected On Gionee P2, Help by daves2ng(m): 12:01am On Nov 09, 2013
Hi, I own a Gionee P2 and the phone is kinda awesome especially for it's price. I honestly can't say the exact thing that happened to it but I have successfully rooted the phone. I was using it as hotspot when the internet stopped going and the phone went off automatically after a while. On turning on the phone again, it showed me NO SIM CARD DETECTED in both SIM 1 and SIM 2.
I have been searching all over the internet for a solution to the point that I have even followed the instruction on flashing it using Walton Primo f2 firmware which was successful and changed the phone software to walton but the issue of NO SIM CARD persists.
Also i noticed even before the flashing that the USB debuggin is always on and refused to be turned off. even after flashing the phone, the same thing still happens whenever I connect it to my PC. Please, I need help from anyone that has very good understanding of android or how to make ROMs.

NB: I have used MTK-droid tool to make a backup from a friend who uses the exact same Gionee P2 but how to compile that into the installable ROM is what I don't know. Please help if you have any idea. Thanks in advance
Technology Market / Re: Compaq 610 For Sale by daves2ng(m): 1:35am On May 13, 2013
Feranmicharles: ao much ooooooo wink wink smiley smiley shocked shocked

the price is written up together with the post na. anyways, 42k. extra cool
Technology Market / Compaq 610 For Sale by daves2ng(m): 12:42pm On May 12, 2013
HP Compaq 610 laptop available for interested and lucky buyer. features include 15.6 inches screen, intel dual core 2.0GHz processor, DVD-writer, wifi, bluetooth, 3.5hrs battery life, webcam, 160Gig harddrive(Upgradeable to 500Gig upon request), 4Gig Ram and windows 7 ultimate (free upgrade to windows coolfor just 42k. interested buyer can contact me on 08156699030 or 08127738519 or daves.consultancyng@gmail.com
Thanks

Phones / Re: Tecno N3 Discussion Thread by daves2ng(m): 12:49am On Apr 30, 2013
YEBOKO: Please am on my knees cos I need it badly,d site to download season films plssssssss


enter google na. I think that's what google is for. seems to me you have one unlimited internet cheat to use.
Phones / Re: Tecno N3 Discussion Thread by daves2ng(m): 12:45am On Apr 30, 2013
Timsilver:

1200 MP more like 1.2MP to me.

That actually can be resolved with a very good software application. The main thing that differentiates these cameras from each others are the software processing capabilities the manufacturer is able to port into the main OS. For a company just starting up like tecno, it's 5 star for them jooooo
Phones / Re: Tecno N3 Discussion Thread by daves2ng(m): 12:47am On Apr 29, 2013
Does anyone actually knows that the Tecno N3 has a 12mp camera rather than the 3.0mp stated? I noticed that my camera application is slow so I thougt I should use another application and I download Camera Zoom Fx and on setting it to the maximum settings, it gave me 12mp of 4000x3000 resolution of picture which i also confirmed from the size and clarity of the short taken even one taken from a darker scene. I wouldn't know if this was a mistake in my own copy or same for every other one out there or even probably because I rooted it but it's a really amazing feature and making me fall in love even more with the phone
Computers / Re: Huawei USB Modem Unlocker - Download Here! by daves2ng(m): 11:36am On Jan 23, 2013
forkinsonlolo: kindly help me to unlock my mifi huawei E5830S, with IMEI 861280000695631
thanks

you cannot unlock the mifi device using the calculated unlock code. it wont work like that. there is a different procedure to do that. contact me on daves2ng@gmail.com
Computers / Help: Choice Of Photocopier by daves2ng(m): 10:45am On Jun 17, 2012
Hi friends, I am in a dilema here and I need help please. I want to buy a photocopier but don't know which of Olivetti, Canon or Sharp to buy. I want one that will last longer and has easy availabilty of parts. Thanks all.
Technology Market / Photocopier by daves2ng(m): 10:43am On Jun 17, 2012
Hi friends, I am in a dilema here and I need help please. I want to buy a photocopier but don't know which of Olivetti, Canon or Sharp to buy. I want one that will last longer and has easy availabilty of parts. Thanks all.
Computers / Enable/disable Usb Drives by daves2ng(m): 12:05am On Jan 24, 2012
ever wanted to stop someone form using usb drives on ur system or someone blocked you from using their usb drives/ then u need to know how to enable/disable usb drives on any system. http://davoltng..com/2012/01/enabledisable-usb-drives-on-your-system.html

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