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You also need a good laundry business plan to get started in the business to succeed...
here is a well curated article to help you with planning.
https://www.edugena.com.ng/2024/06/free-laundry-business-plan-in-nigeria.html

To start a laundry business in Nigeria, you only need a business plan.

A business plan would open your eyes to many things you need to get stared with (like your machines and other laundry equipment).

You can check this blog post on writing and setting up your owon laundry business in nigeria: https://www.edugena.com.ng/2024/06/free-laundry-business-plan-in-nigeria.html

The washing machine depends on what you want to do with it...

If it is for laundry business, you should check out this list of washing machine with affordable prices tags in this url: https://www.edugena.com.ng/2024/06/best-washing-machine-for-laundry-business-in-nigeria.html

I have once work in a pure water factory and i know some of these stuff well

here are some equipment needed for pure water business in Nigeria.

You should read the full guide on starting a business in Nigeria on https://www.edugena.com.ng

What You Need:

Space and Water Supply
At least a 2-bedroom flat apartment.
A borehole for water supply.

Initial Costs
Water Testing: Send your water sample for testing. This will cost about ₦30,000.
Water Treatment: Depending on the quality of your water, treatment might cost ₦250,000. If the water quality is very poor, you might need a Reverse Osmosis system, which costs ₦1.5 million.

Equipment
Pure Water Machine: Popular brands like Dinglin or Autopack. A brand new machine costs about ₦1.3 million.
Water Filters: You'll need four filters (micro 1, micro 0.5, micro 5, and activated carbon), each 20 inches long, costing ₦60,000.
UV Tube: This helps eliminate germs in the water before it enters the production machine. It costs ₦90,000.
Stainless 1.5hp Pumping Machine: Costs ₦70,000.
NAFDAC Number Fee: ₦100,000.

Power Supply
You will need at least a 3.5kva generator to power both the machine and the pumping machine.

Raw Materials

Nylon for Pure Water: Printed rolls cost ₦1,750 per kg. One kg can produce 40 bags of pure water.
Packing Bags: A bundle costs ₦9,000 and contains 1,000 pieces.

To produce 1,000 bags of pure water daily, you’ll need:

25 kg of printed rolls (25 * ₦1,750 = ₦43,750).
1 bundle of packing bags (₦9,000).

Daily Operating Costs

Production and Packing: ₦4 per bag (1,000 bags = ₦4,000).
Fuel for Generator: ₦6,500 (for 10 liters, 3.5kva gen size).

Total Daily Cost: ₦63,250.
Profit Calculation

Cost per Bag: ₦63.25.
Selling Price for Distributors: ₦120 per bag.
Profit per Bag: ₦56.75.
Direct Customer Price (if you have a truck): ₦200 per bag.

In a not-too-subtle competition for influence, Titilola and Ngozi, the two wives of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, locked horns, each claiming to be the First Lady of the state.

Titilola, reputed to be the governor’s first wife, proudly bears the traditional title of Yeye Soludero of Ila Orangun in Osun State. She was honoured with the NET Ambassador award in 2023.

The governor’s other wife, Ngozi, from Dimorji Obokwe Mbieri in Imo State, was named the Face of Adire by former president Olusegun Obasanjo. She also recently received the United Nations Peace Ambassador award.

On April 22, 2024, two viral photos of the posters bearing the photos of the wives of the governor welcoming Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to the state went viral on social media.

Check images here: https://cowryverse.com/osun-political-polygamy-govs-spouses-battle-for-first-lady-role/

Senator Tinubu was billed to be in Osogbo, the state capital, the next day for the inauguration of the Alternative High School for Girls at Oke D.O, Ilesha Road.

The inscription on the poster bearing Ngozi’s photo read, “Welcome to the State of Living Spring. Experience the beauty of Osun State’s landscape,” and was signed off with her name as First Lady of the state.

In a separate poster, Titilola also welcomed Mrs Tinubu to the “Official turning of the sod ceremony of the Alternative High School for Girls at Oke D.O, Ilesha Road, Osogbo” signed off as First Lady of the state.

Checks by our correspondent showed that Ngozi and Titilola have the title “First Lady” clearly written on their X (formerly Twitter) bios, with the former conspicuously including the title in her X name.

Netizens differ

As the two fliers by Adeleke’s wives went viral, many social media users described the situation as confusing, while others lauded the First Lady title taken by both women.

A Facebook user, Anthony Alfred, wrote, “There’s nothing like first ladies in one family. The first wife is the first lady and the second wife is the second lady like that till the 700th lady or more. Moreover, when a man marries more than one wife, the office of the First Lady should be scrapped because of limited state resources.

Another Facebook user, OgoAdulawo, wrote, “Traditionally. In Yoruba culture, it is customary for the first wife to hold a position of authority over the other wives. As a result, the first wife is recognised as the foremost lady of Osun State, unless the governor intentionally designates a different individual for the title.

“It is worth noting that this cultural practice is deeply rooted within the social fabric of the Yoruba people and has been upheld for generations. Thus, it is important to acknowledge and respect this tradition’s significance and impact on the Yoruba culture.”

On his part, another netizen, Sirajudeen Abdulazeez, noted that the issue of a governor having more than one wife had never been an issue, so the two fliers inviting Senator Tinubu was not a problem.

“If the governor has more than one as is common with most sane African men then they are all first ladies. This has never been an issue in the country.

“Most northern governors have more than one wife and it has never generated any controversy. Besides, the Osun people are not complaining. Let’s do responsible and issue-based journalism. The women have not said they are fighting or competing. They are both first ladies.”

But another X user, Aderemi Bukola, said there were no constitutional provisions for the office of the first lady, so any political office holder could have as many first ladies as possible.

“One is only good to prevent confusion and scandals,” Bukola.

Flier bearing Ngozi’s photo fake – Gov’s aide

Following the controversy that greeted the two fliers, Governor Ademola Adeleke, through his spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disowned the flier which purportedly came from the office of Mrs Ngozi.

Rasheed, in a statement on Monday (April 22, 2024), explained that Titilola was the First Lady, and would be the one to receive Tinubu’s wife during the visit.

He said, “The attention of Mr Governor has been drawn to fake news in circulation about conflict over who among the governor’s two wives is to host the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her official visit to the state tomorrow (Tuesday, April 23, 2024)

“For clarification, Chief (Mrs) Titilola Adeleke, the First Lady of Osun, is officially hosting the First Lady of the republic tomorrow in line with the directive of Mr Governor; there is no confusion on this official position.”
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The governor’s aide further stated that the mastermind of the fake flier had been arrested.

“The flier circulating purportedly from the office of Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, the wife of the state governor, is fake news and the person behind it was nabbed and questioned last night.

“The said flier was never authorised by Erelu Ngozi Adeleke. The material was manufactured and shared by elements who wanted to sow discord and create an atmosphere of confusion,” he added.

Mrs Tinubu, Ooni recognise Osun ‘first ladies’

But the President’s wife, while speaking at the event, recognised the governor’s wives as first ladies.

“Let me also reiterate that Osun State was chosen as the location for this school through a transparent and unbiased raffle draw process at a strategic meeting with the state first ladies. So, rest assured that the siting of this school here in Osogbo, emanated from a fair process and it is a divinely guided one,” Mrs Tinubu said.

In his remarks, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, also acknowledged the role played by the governor’s wives in being a driving force behind the government.

“We will wait for you (Tinubu) over and over again for us to give you that honour. It’s very obvious that you are a unifier in this country; we can see all our first ladies behind our powerful political leaders, they are all sitting here, very gentle and amiable, they are the driving force behind all these political leaders that we are,” the monarch stated.

Adeleke’s wives not alone

Findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that several state governors, aside from Adeleke, have more than one wife, but some of whom jointly lay claim to the title of the First Lady.

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, is married to two wives, Zainab and Nafisa, who not only jointly run the office of the First Lady of the state, but also oversee two separate non-governmental agencies.

The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has two wives, Zulaihat and Fatima. Zulaihat is reputed to be the state’s First Lady while Fatima has the term, “Wife of the Executive Governor” written on her official Instagram and X profiles.

However, our correspondent sighted several pages and videos on different websites where the title of “First Lady” was used for the governor’s second wife, Fatima.

Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Yahaya, also has two wives – Asmau and Amina. Only Asmau is known as the official First Lady of the state.

Also included is the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who is married to Aishatu and Mariana. His first wife is officially recognised as the state’s First Lady.

Conversely, the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, who has two wives – Mariam and Zainab –stated that his wives “will not be part of the governance” and has not recognised either of them as First Lady.

An X user, MS Ingawa, who claimed to have personally met Radda’s two wives, wrote, “It’s actually funny for people to waste their energy on (an) office with no constitutional mandate to the extent that we measure the governor’s competence or ability based on the selection of the First Lady.

“The office is at the discretion of the elected governor who may choose to officially recognise it or not. Recognised or not, the wife (wives) of the governor will play almost (the) same role.

Ingawa said there had been governors in Nigeria whose wives were not known to the public.

“Some have more than one and nobody cares to know about them or even fight for the office on their behalf. It’s different in Katsina because all the two wives have a media presence. People tend to discuss more about what they see every day.”

Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, a lawyer, Segun Oladejo, explained that the title had no constitutional backing but had been merely recognised due to its usage over the years.

“The office of the First Lady of the federation or the state doesn’t enjoy constitutional favour. It became recognised as a result of continuous and long usage by different administrations over the years.

“Coming on the stride of anti-corruption in 2015, (Former president, Muhammadu) Buhari, stated that he won’t have the office because it’s not recognised but we all know what became of it as Aisha used it to the fullest. There can only be one person occupying the office,” Oladejo said.

A 26-year-old Ebonyi State lady, Chinaza Nwaezere, battling goitre (thyroid enlargement) decided to go into sex work to raise the money for her surgery after two failed businesses in Enugu State. She tells GODFREY GEORGE how life has been for her caring for her sick father and six younger siblings with the proceeds from the ‘business’ and why she wants to quit

Where are you from?

My name is Chinaza Nwaezere. I am 26 years old. I am from Abakiliki Local Government Area in Ebonyi State.

Did you go to school?

No, I did not finish secondary school. In fact, I stopped in JSS 1. I could not further my education because it was the period my mother died, and she was the breadwinner of the family.

What year was this?

This was in 2014.

...... Fast forward to the last past REad full article by the link at the end

What advice do you have for people who feel ‘hook-up’ is the only answer?

I pray that God should have mercy on them. There is no life in this business. There is no gain at all. The best option is to quit. The money got from ‘hook-up’ is not good money; it disappears mysteriously. Whatever money they have made from the business, they should use it to do something for themselves. For how long do they want to continue doing it before they settle down? By that time, no man will even talk to you about marriage.

So, that means you still dream of a day when a man would propose marriage to you?

Of course, yes. Yes! I want to get married like other ladies outside there. Most girls get married on these streets. Most prostitutes get their husbands here. Good men! But, I won’t get my own husband from the streets. I want a god-fearing man. I have left ‘hook-up’ totally and god will give me my own good man.

You can read full interview here: https://cowryverse.com/i-still-want-godly-husband-despite-my-past-26-year-old-sex-worker/

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has affirmed that he would not govern the state from a position of submission, amidst what he described as ongoing efforts to destroy the soul of the state.

Fubara vowed that he would not rule the state on his knees.

Fubara, who is currently engaged in a political dispute with his immediate predecessor, Nyesom Wike, appealed for the backing of all concerned individuals in the state to safeguard its future.

Fubara made these statements during a speech at the Ubima country home of a former governor of the state, Sir Celestine Omehia, in Ikwerre Local Government Area.

The governor, along with a group of some elders from the state, paid a visit to Omehia to offer their condolences on the recent passing of his mother, Mrs Ezinne Cecilia Omehia.

He said, “I have come here with very few respected elders of the state, to come and support you and say to you that ‘we sorrow with you’.

“The most important thing is to show our concern and love. Any human being who shows enmity to death, that person is not even normal.

“We also rejoice with you for a life lived well to fulfilment by Mama. We wish Mama a safe journey. Let her stay well where she has gone.”

Fubara emphasised the importance of unity and determination among those who truly care about the well-being of Rivers State.

The governor decried the evil of politics and bitterness and the telling danger it has on the progress of the state, which, according to him, should be discouraged as a bad political culture in contemporary times.

Fubara said, “Anybody who claims to love this state should not be party to anything, directly or indirectly, that will bring us backwards. We will continue to support every course that will advance the interests of our dear Rivers State.

“And I am happy to say, and I’ve said it over and again, it doesn’t matter the number of people that are standing with me, I will stand on that side of truth.”

The governor emphasised, “I will not, I repeat, I will not govern our dear state on my knees. If that was the purpose, I will not do that. I will stand to govern our dear state and stand continually on the side of right.

He thanked the elders and told them bitterness would not take the state anywhere. He stated that they need to work together to help the state get to the position that people said it should be.

“But politics of bitterness will not take us anywhere. So, I want to thank you that, at this stage, we have a few of you who understand that Rivers State belongs to every one of us. We must, therefore, fight together to sustain the soul of this state,” he added.

Read full new here: https://cowryverse.com/i-will-not-govern-rivers-on-my-knees-fubara/

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of withdrawal to discontinue an appeal against an order of a Kogi State High Court restraining it from arresting former governor Yahaya Bello.

In the notice filed on Monday, April 22, 2024 and signed by its counsel, J.S. Okutepa (SAN), the commission said the withdrawal was predicated on the fact that events had overtaken the appeal.
The commission also admitted that the appeal was filed out of the time allowed by law.

Read full new and outcome here: https://cowryverse.com/yahaya-bello-efcc-withdraws-appeal-against-kogi-court-order/

Is social media a catalyst for deeper connections or a breeding ground for misunderstandings and mistrust?

To me i would say it is really damaging relationships.... Read my full course here: https://cowryverse.com/social-media/

Infidelity is a topic that strikes at the core of trust and commitment in any relationship, and its impact is particularly significant within the cultural context of Nigeria.

The repercussions of infidelity can be profound, often leading to deep-seated emotions, strained bonds, and complex societal perceptions.

what can you say about this topic?


You can as well view my thought here: https://cowryverse.com/how-does-infidelity-impact-trust-in-nigerian-relationships/