Maybe! Maybe not, you can't run forever, you know!

largehead:
Run.

Na who return from war be warrior.

We do what little we can to educate ourselves!

iornenge81:
Abi

I am glad you found it to be so!

padi94:
Englightening

quite the interesting thread here.

Still OPEN?

23rd of August!

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Recommended Skills for Nigerians around the world today

Graphic designs

The trend of the whole world today revolves around graphics. From the billboard visible on road blocks, the placards placed around town by business owners on street walls, to political campaign posters. Graphic design is now a highly lucrative skill to learn here in Nigeria as well as other parts of the world too. The usage of graphics is the easiest and most communicable way to pass a message to anyone. Be it students still in high school, or adults working at a job. It is so lucrative that every business at some point needs it. From the logo designs to letterhead-making process, getting the ID cards and so much more. One great aspect to Graphics is also that you can get to learn it from various sources. YouTube, Vimeo, edX courses and you can easily find courses that cost not a dime or cost less than necessary.

Proficiency with office applications

This is actually a skill that everyone needs to learn. Just as having knowledge of graphics and understanding how best to pass the right message with it, the market for individuals with high level of proficiency with office apps e.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power-point, Publisher and so on is literally endless. Asides from the fact that it gives one a head-start when seeking employment (as compared to those who cannot operate these tools), knowing how to operate these tools can come in quite handy even when working on personal projects. Sending of proposals, letterhead creations, PowerPoint presentations as well as other creations are just some of what one can achieve with these applications. Note: There are other tools asides the Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Publisher) which are also highly functional to achieving these results. The best of which is Google Docs and Sheets. Other highly effective software packages that are capable of this includes Libre, WPS Editor and so on.

Copywriting

Do you remember those advert lines made by Coca-Cola? that song by Indomie noodles or Peak you can’t seem to forget? Perhaps that highly comical advert on T.V, radio you always seem to follow when it’s being aired? Or even Jumia alluring images on Facebook that wants to tickled your brain and hand to buy me; buy me! Those are the jobs of copywriters Copywriting is a new oil-field for writers and content creators in Nigeria and Africa. It is the act of creating/(actually) writing copies that converts (into sales) for a potential audience. In lay man’s terms, it is the use of written words to motivate readers/listeners (or in whatever format the message is passed) to spend on products being advertised. This is the (not probably) most luxurious form of writing nowadays, and it gets even better for Nigerians as this is a market that it yet to be explored by many Nigerians. As professional as copywriting may seem though, one doesn’t require a certificate to become a copywriter. Instead of waiting for some degree to prove your worthiness; copywriting can be learnt from anywhere. Even in your house. There are thousands of resources that are open and available on the internet which can be accessed by anyone. The best of introductions to copywriting is The ABC of Copywriting by ABC’s founder Tom Albrighton himself. This book covers the most basic definitions and hows of copywriting. This coupled with other valuable resources can help one into becoming the copywriter of their dreams.

Blogging/Content writing

Content writing has proven to be one of the most opulent forms of writing. It goes way beyond just the summary of things. To ensuring the reader stays engaged on the platform being read from. It also can be one of the most satisfying as it has made many highly successful without their needing to work another option. Take Linda Ikeji as an example, she has easily established her profile as a highly respected content writer in not just Nigeria but also Africa and the world. The trick with blogging or content writing is to keep readers engaged on the site as well as wanting more that they are willing to come for more. Unlike copywriting though, content writing is more interested in educating the reader (and prompting) them to engage with such content. Copywriting on the other hand is more direct to the reader’s mind and his wanting subconscious.

Social Media Optimization

Did you know that your knowledge of the people’s favorite (or yours) can be a skill you’ve been under-utilizing all these years? SMO is the act of utilizing the power of social media to achieve greater results, followers, engaging readers and leads for a brand or organization. While this is a skill a lot of people possess; far less utilize it. Brands (especially big brands) are always on the look-out for more creative ways to increase their reach on social media. In most cases they’d rather hire individuals with social media skills to help with these needs and are willing to pay a lot of amount to get their desired growth. So the next time you spend a lot of time being busy doing nothing on social media, remember that you can instead be utilizing your time by helping a brand with their social media growth (and even earning a living from this).



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CONNECT NIGERIA
ConnectNigeria.com is one of the largest business directories in Nigeria.

They make it a quick task to find business and provide adequate information about them.

Searching for restaurants, beauty salon, even the nearest union banks in Nigeria is made all easy on this platform.

Their purpose is to enable an organized archive of all things [corporate] Nigerian. This cuts across highlight locations, business offices, even settlements in Nigeria.

They do offer the free listing of businesses with the general [normal] reach as well as offer the paid for promotion on the site through banner ads on the site.

This is one business listing site I’d recommend to any and every Nigerian entrepreneur.

List your business on connectnigeria.com

FINELIB.COM
You ever tried searching for terms like publishing houses in Lagos state and found this site popping up its greeny head screaming ‘pick me’?

Well, it will – because it’s that popular and effective.

The purpose of this online directory for businesses in Nigeria is to aid local businesses find customers who are in need of them/their services.

You definitely can call the site the official Nigerian business yellow pages.

One really amazing thing about this directory is the reviews feature. It allows customers review brands/businesses they’ve purchased products or services from.

This way, other potential customers are able to understand what kind of a brand they are dealing with.

List your business on finelib.com

BUSINESSLIST.COM.NG
BusinessList is a top online directory for businesses in Nigeria with the end goal of helping business owners maximize their businesses’ online marketing.

They site was set up to provide online visibility to businesses in Nigeria.

Business owners can advertise their businesses for free on the site to be seen by more potential customers and gain an edge over their less visible competitors.

Register your business on businesslist.com.ng

NIGERIALISTING
The Nigeria Listing site was created to help business owners build an online reputation and grow an online presence for business in Nigeria.

Since its establishment and incorporation in 2016, over six thousand businesses have been enlisted on this directory for businesses in Nigeria.

Submit your business to be listed on NigeriaListing.com


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Zeesugar:
I was going to stop reading but that sentence don't have sex made me read to the end. Thumbs up

Nah so the thing dey be, someone stopped reading because of that same point.

donbachi:
On the 13th feb..u will hear things like"baby,dat my aunty dat gave birth asked me to come help her out 2moro"..and some of d girls will even use someone's line to send sms like "pls,u are invited for an interview slated on 14 feb 2020..time:9 am,venue:call 0803xx6xxx5".

I nor fitu laugh abeg!

EditorAdorableM:
Too much emphasis on this valentine



Anyway search @evednw on telegram to earn money as a writer/editor. Check my profile topics for more info.

Imagine this kinda advetisement, Naija nor dey carry last

Iyiataata92:
immediately i saw 'You should not have sex', I stopped reading cos the post wasn't actually for me

Bad guy!
Nah una dey get them belle go japa!

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DO NOT SULK ABOUT YOUR BAD RELATIONSHIP/SINGLENESS
Aye! It’s annoying enough to know that most if not all of your friends are out with their lovers on either a date or a visit to some unreal island to have the most of their times together but sulking all day long watching ___ ‘’ about your singleness or the bad relationship you’ve been involved in seriously helps no one!

If you so detest being single on such days, why not work a little harder on your relationships or partner? – It hurts to try but it’s fun as well.

Get yourself up, go and have a discussion with your other single friends – connect with the singles you know. Just fill your day with memories that will last a while instead of watching chilling alone with Netflix and ___ all day.

DON’T BRAG ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP
Yes, we get it – it’s Valentine’s day, and many people get the urge to make updates on their feeds to their followers or friends around the world about how awesome their relationship is or has been, they want their friends to know how cool their other half is and how s/he has been taking good care of their emotional needs.

The problem with this is simply that ‘NO ONE CARES’, of course we all have our awwn moments after seeing cute and adorable photos of our friends with their boo being dyadic for the camera, but publicly telling a story that concerns yourself alone is actually not a smart move. I do realize it’s Valentine’s day but telling me a tale of how yourself and Manuel met back in 2010 and are still together is not exactly how I want my day to be spent.

Also, putting the single ones into consideration, it is simple adding fuel to the fire in their minds.

DON’T BREAK UP WITH SOMEONE
You know, this is ironic but it’s quite a shocker at the rate of couples who intend to break up with their partners on Val’s Day.

Imagine being heartbroken by the person you love the most on what should be one of the most romantic days in the year and a day for love and lovers?

It’s more than just the break-up on most occasions, such people are forced to ill memories kept of themselves being rejected on a day of joy.

There is nothing wrong with breaking up in relationship, we all fall out and back in love (at times) but having this occurrence take place on Val is a thing not to do, if you plan on breaking up with someone around this period, getting it done the day before Valentine is a smart choice – as this way you get to keep your cash at hand or in the bank before spending it on memories you plan to ruin or just wait days after to do this.

DO NOT HAVE SEX
Yay! It’s Valentine’s Day, the period for lovers and such is the heat that comes to the scene with it, the urge to have sex comes in but what will be the point and how would you feel after coming to the realization that you just had a one-night stand after the deed is done?

Unless it’s with a trusted partner with whom you aim to have a life with, having sex on Valentine should be totally a no-go area for couples.

DO NOT FORGET THE GOOD THINGS IN YOUR LIFE
Don’t overlook and belittle the good things in your life while centralizing all your thoughts on your being single or other things you’re yet to reach on such a special day.

You’ve been blessed; you’ve got something good in ....


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NAIRALAND
This is Nigeria’s largest and the world’s third largest forum.
This social network for Nigeria is a the number one go-to site for all sorts of news and updates happening around the nation.

Through contributions of members, there is always an overflow of information on the platform aimed totally at supplying information of all sorts to the Nigerian Populace, question can get asked as well as answered by fellow members of the netork.

PUNCH
One of Nigeria’s leading media houses as well as the most widely spread newspaper in the nation – according to them.
Punch has over the years been a reliable source for happening across Nigeria covering major economical aspects of the nation such as politics, business, entrepreneurship, education, sports and so much more.
It has been in existence since being founded by two friends; James Aboderin and Sam Amuka in 1971.

DAILY POST
Daily Post is a popular go-to site to get the latest news for many individuals seeking information on the latest happenings in Nigeria with focus on politics, metro and crimes, sport, entertainment and education.

LEGIT
Formerly Naij.com, Legit.ng is a modern Nigerian digital media platform with a mission to educate their Nigerian audience with contents that matters to them in the sphere of political, entertainment and lifestyle news

They are arguable one of Nigerian’s top online news and entertainment platforms in the nation.

NAIJALOADED
The 12th most visited website in the nation which majorly focuses its contents on the fames and the entertainment sectors of the nations, Naijaloaded is one of the most successful blogs in Nigeria, Africa and the world, founded by Makinde Azeez in 2009.

The blog encompasses information from all round sectors providing their audience an interactive platform to contribute their own quota to the platform and hold meaningful discussions on issues affecting them.

VANGUARD
Vanguard News is a daily news publication in Nigeria which covers latest and breaking news in the nations especially in the aspects of politics, Relationships, Entertainment and Sports.

THE NATION ONLINE
The Nation is one of Nigeria’s top leading print and online publication that aims to educate Nigerians on issues that matters to them particularly in politics.

The platform also runs a forum on their website where users are able to create contents pertaining to The Nation, Nigeria

LINDA IKEJI’S BLOG
They say, what a man can do, a woman can do better – and that is the case with Linda Ikeji and the Nigerian update and news industry. The founder, Linda Ikeji has, over the years built a name for herself in the news, entertainment and blogging sphere of Nigeria for her doggedness to staying atop the ladder of updating her website visitors with the latest gossips in entertainment, politics, events, lifestyle, fashion and beauty.

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CORRUPTION
You know, when one thinks of Nigeria and her problems, the first thing that pops up in the mind is the corrupt system she’s been practicing over decades.

The young children and adults in Nigeria are nurtured up in the corrupt system run by the ruling powers, the political parties.

The old (rulers) of the nation are greedy politicians and game players who over the years have refused stepping down from the game of politics and made the plebeians their pawns in this game of theirs, they decide who comes up, who goes down and who stays there, all for their own personal benefits.

This is can be noticed even in the local council centres where the public are to be offered services on a first come – first serve base, but with a few money-shakes (handshakes), positions are swapped for money and rights are too.

The resulting upshots of being nurtured in such a system are the visible moral misconducts and activities being performed by young adults in the nations today, the involvement in scams, cyber crime (yahoo yahoo, wire/waya), institutionalized bribery, nepotism and so many more since they’ve been watching the elders do it, why not them too?

UNEMPLOYMENT
Youths in Nigeria are claimed to be more than half of the 200+ million Nigeria and with reports from the National Bureau of Statistics the unemployment rate among the youth at 65%, this shows Nigeria still has a long way to go regarding employment and job creation for her ever-uprising numbers.

Many struggle through their tertiary days with hopes to find a valid and sensible job which they would in turn use to fend for themselves and their family but so is not the case, as after graduating, many more are left to deal with job searches and the bribe-infested officers in charge of recruiting.

Since the saying ‘an idle hand is the devil’s workshop’ still is valid, the lack of employment opportunities has led so many (not justified) to involvement some degrading activities such as kidnapping, cyber thefts, ritual processing and so on.

RECLINING STANDARD OF EDUCATION
In terms of education, Nigeria seems to be lacking in a lot of ways, gaining entry into public schools these days even involve money, what’s more, the pricey cost and toils of getting admitted into universities , with all these to settle for the poor and traditional methods of black and white, the educational system of Nigeria has refused to move with the advancements technology has brought to educators and educationists.

Moreso, the educational system of Nigeria doesn’t seem to train you for tomorrow anymore, many students are yet to figure out why they are in school in the first instance and so many just attend tertiary institutions for the certifications.
Students don’t even take examinations serious anymore, most now rely on the ‘orijo’/cheat-sheet that would be provided by a fellow students or on life-damaging websites that provide these answers some periods prior to exams.

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Know Your Stance
People need to know where they stance on the whole act of cultism, many people join when approached is because they didn’t keep a correlation plot with cultism and the other problems faced, hold on their stand or they never even had a position on CULTISM to begin with, keeping a tab on your values, understanding the things you want and those you don’t would surely help you decipher between what you should be doing and what you should not and if in anyway getting involved in cultism is one of the things you placed your stand on that you won’t be joining, know this within you in your heart and mind that you will never join because ‘the sweet talks can be really tempting’ and can be ideology-bending – having to not read or work for good results is not something many students really would love to drop for the stress of lectures and so much other life-shaping activities faced in school and life.
Give An Ambivalent Answer
Some certain sets get the option of choice when approached with the pledge and when this is so, the best way to get out of that situation right there is to leave an answer that would not mean Yes, I want to join and accept all the gifting the three dark-wise men from the east come bearing or a No, I am not interested in your occult – you guys can leave my room now, Thank You! – and the reason is that the former already puts you in cage, to them you’ve accepted and this is seriously bad for business as continuously, you’ll keep getting invited for secret meetings, initiations, jobs and failure to show up for these things makes one a rogue and to them, such an offence is usually the capital punishment, the latter on the other hand is worse off as you could get beaten to a pulp, killed, threatened and forced to join in on what you don’t so leaving the blank void is the best way to escape such a ghastly situation.
When asked the big question it’s best to not pick an option between life (death) and death, just leave them hopeful but not optimistic as regards your answer. You may tell them you want to test the waters and see what’s going on, you’re new to the system and would get back to them later.
Communicate Right but Not Rudely
Cultists want people to fear them, they feed on this fright people have for them and at every given opportunity, use it to mar, molest and hunt them.
Appearing fearful of the men in your company is a sign which shows to them you’re a weakling and that alone might even smear you beatings by the crew without you rejecting their offer, appearing natural and your unperturbed self however puts yourself and them on a negotiation seat and things can go a little more sane – forcing your will on them however is not an advisable thing to do and the beating might still come into play.
The whole idea is to see these guys as mates you don’t know seeking information from you and not as Zeus’ or Hades’ descendants making a request from you.
Inform a higher figure or an authoritative figure
As indicated earlier in the article that of most cases, one major problem students face is that they do not usually know who to run for help when such cases arise and this abruptly leads them to making wrong decision. Meeting up with a higher figure, a lecturer, it might even be a senior in the school who has had such experiences and discussing with them is one way help can arrive faster.
However, individuals should understand that most cults usually trail their targets, especially pending ones as such to confirm whether or not such an individual is trying to sell them out and it would be wise to be extra careful with who you meet and where you meet them during this period.
It’s might be who you don’t know or who you even know who might be your monitor and shares information on what you do, who you meet and what you discuss even.
N.B: I am not sure if such a facility is available but if so, students should meet up with counselors who’re working directly with a dept on cultism affairs.
Ensure the Safety of Relations
Not everyone gets the free hand when approached with cultists, some (more) get threatened with death, beating, unwanted visit of their families, friends on campus and so on if they don’t comply with their demands, and this puts such individuals in an unsettled position which destabilize them, what’s best in such a maze is to ensure is that one’s relations are safe before taking other actions, whether it includes getting policemen to handle the task or school authorities to take it up, ensuring the safety of those who mean dearly to you is one thing that must be done.
Involving Law Enforcement Agencies
This is one advantage people have but under-utilize as most cults do not want to have things to do with the Law and its agencies, involving them in your lives and ensuring they (the group) sees this is going to be a smart move, however, you need to ensure it is not a threat to them as this would only cause more ruckus and problems.

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Know Your Stance
People need to know where they stance on the whole act of cultism, many people join when approached is because they didn’t keep a correlation plot with cultism and the other problems faced, hold on their stand or they never even had a position on CULTISM to begin with, keeping a tab on your values, understanding the things you want and those you don’t would surely help you decipher between what you should be doing and what you should not and if in anyway getting involved in cultism is one of the things you placed your stand on that you won’t be joining, know this within you in your heart and mind that you will never join because ‘the sweet talks can be really tempting’ and can be ideology-bending – having to not read or work for good results is not something many students really would love to drop for the stress of lectures and so much other life-shaping activities faced in school and life.
Give An Ambivalent Answer
Some certain sets get the option of choice when approached with the pledge and when this is so, the best way to get out of that situation right there is to leave an answer that would not mean Yes, I want to join and accept all the gifting the three dark-wise men from the east come bearing or a No, I am not interested in your occult – you guys can leave my room now, Thank You! – and the reason is that the former already puts you in cage, to them you’ve accepted and this is seriously bad for business as continuously, you’ll keep getting invited for secret meetings, initiations, jobs and failure to show up for these things makes one a rogue and to them, such an offence is usually the capital punishment, the latter on the other hand is worse off as you could get beaten to a pulp, killed, threatened and forced to join in on what you don’t so leaving the blank void is the best way to escape such a ghastly situation.
When asked the big question it’s best to not pick an option between life (death) and death, just leave them hopeful but not optimistic as regards your answer. You may tell them you want to test the waters and see what’s going on, you’re new to the system and would get back to them later.
Communicate Right but Not Rudely
Cultists want people to fear them, they feed on this fright people have for them and at every given opportunity, use it to mar, molest and hunt them.
Appearing fearful of the men in your company is a sign which shows to them you’re a weakling and that alone might even smear you beatings by the crew without you rejecting their offer, appearing natural and your unperturbed self however puts yourself and them on a negotiation seat and things can go a little more sane – forcing your will on them however is not an advisable thing to do and the beating might still come into play.
The whole idea is to see these guys as mates you don’t know seeking information from you and not as Zeus’ or Hades’ descendants making a request from you.
Inform a higher figure or an authoritative figure
As indicated earlier in the article that of most cases, one major problem students face is that they do not usually know who to run for help when such cases arise and this abruptly leads them to making wrong decision. Meeting up with a higher figure, a lecturer, it might even be a senior in the school who has had such experiences and discussing with them is one way help can arrive faster.
However, individuals should understand that most cults usually trail their targets, especially pending ones as such to confirm whether or not such an individual is trying to sell them out and it would be wise to be extra careful with who you meet and where you meet them during this period.
It’s might be who you don’t know or who you even know who might be your monitor and shares information on what you do, who you meet and what you discuss even.
N.B: I am not sure if such a facility is available but if so, students should meet up with counselors who’re working directly with a dept on cultism affairs.
Ensure the Safety of Relations
Not everyone gets the free hand when approached with cultists, some (more) get threatened with death, beating, unwanted visit of their families, friends on campus and so on if they don’t comply with their demands, and this puts such individuals in an unsettled position which destabilize them, what’s best in such a maze is to ensure is that one’s relations are safe before taking other actions, whether it includes getting policemen to handle the task or school authorities to take it up, ensuring the safety of those who mean dearly to you is one thing that must be done.
Involving Law Enforcement Agencies
This is one advantage people have but under-utilize as most cults do not want to have things to do with the Law and its agencies, involving them in your lives and ensuring they (the group) sees this is going to be a smart move, however, you need to ensure it is not a threat to them as this would only cause more ruckus and problems.

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chibu4u2:

No cause for alarm..........our own NTA go show am.

Abi ooo

REASONS WHY PEOPLE JOIN
GETTING ENTICEMENT BY MATERIAL THINGS
Many Students, usually the innocent fresh-men and women get approached by members of such communities, mostly they go for the physically fit, bold, courageous and outspoken types for their membership class and with cars lining up behind them, cash flowing out, girls holding on and entice such people with the great illegal wealth they’ve acquired over the years doing business – the wish for such type of a seemingly great life with wealth in seems like an irresistible offer to many individuals mostly the ones from poor home and background who join on the basis that they want to change their life and that of those around them for the better.

IMPLIED FORCE BY CULTISTS
Some people do not have the luxury of choice when approached with the cultism pledge by members, despite being shown the fun things, the cars one can buy, the money get for each kill, blah or rant, the house one gets to live in with the crew, the good grades make from being a part of them with no worry about studying because they have it all figured out on the right hand, the left hand contains addresses to such a fellows parents, sisters, junior ones and a promise to kill or inflict injury on them without co-operation and with these threats at heart, so many are hesitantly forced into the group of evil-doers.

Related Reading – Ways to avoid getting into a dangerous situation

EXCESSIVE WANT FOR LUXURY AND FREEWILL
The inability and want of students to achieve more than they condition themselves to in a school setting, desired results like pass marks in their studies, vengeance for a girlfriend snatched or taken from one by another man, dude or guy, crowd-beating up of a fellow who decided to not pay his respects and so on seems to be a cause to join the incongruous act as when they do, they are usually the set of individuals who get to do what they like, stay where they wish and how they want it, they are the ones who usually show up for lectures once or twice in a session but get fairly good grade on the result papers at least fair enough to get them a pass in their various courses and this is not because they are reading their lives out while on-the-go but for the numerous threats sent out to lecturers holding their family members in ransom while they get to smoke, party and cause turbulence all they want around the community and beyond it.

PEER INFLUENCE
Peer Influence sits atop the reasons why many individuals are lured into this as is one of the surest way involve one in many harmful acts, the reasons why many feel endeared to the act as many most students...

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