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thesicilian:
With N6.5bn I could set up a world class factory in 5 major cities in Nigeria and employ thousands of people.

Really! Okay, kindly list the first 3 factory you would set up?

At OP,

You were smart enough to establish a side hustle, think of ways to scale it up or diversify your investments.

But if you insist on traveling out, do a check on the average income per annum for people with your skill levels. Don't know if you will be able to do side hustle in your proposed future country as you have here in naija.

Your fears are more for your offsprings. They can be birthed in those countries.

Just a thought. I wonder why Nigerians keep running from the country while Indians, Lebanese, Chinese, Some Europeans are trooping down here daily....we surely are missing something?

@OP, You have a good woman as wife. Believe me, the social life of some doctors is awkward. A female surgeon may not have that time for social media as other ladies and she doesn't see it as a measure of her love and respect for you.
She may have seldomly posted other photos and made some few comments, perhaps they to loosen up socially. Believe me, she places more premium on being a good wife to you. Not everyone is infected with the social media virus.

By now you should know that most social media stuff are fake!

The south had opportunity to fix the Warri, Calabar, Onne, and Onitsha ports in the person of GEJ, but they refused to utilize it.

Travel by roads to the SS & SE, you will see road construction, partly funded by sukuk bond!

Believe me, I am from the SS and have traverse almost the 36 states of Naija, the South (a minor exception is the SW) of Naija lack focus whether politically, economically or security etc.
and are quick to point fingers at the North.

Elections are around the corner, SW has their interest, the north is even looking at the possibility of +4 for buhari, or 4+4 for Atiku, what's the interest of SS?, despite it lays the golden egg that keeps the nation going. SMH

@ OP, check the following:
1. Alternator
2. Key Fibre (inside the ignition). worn out key Fibre can gave your car same experience.

@OP, Payment for this last month should be least of your concern. Just complete the termination requirements as stated on your employment letter.

But more importantly, be smart and take advantage of this opportunity. What do I mean; since you control the core IT segment of their operations, it is high time, you register a cooperate entity and request you be their consultant.

You could do their job remotely or on your weekends. Think smart bro

Wow! I can't miss out.

20bc:
[color=teal]A well constructed big fat lie.......SMH...[/color]♣♣♣

Lie to you? SMH. Wish I could show you my prescription sheet for the drugs then as well as introduce you to my partner then, so you could verify the story.

mimzy:
waoh
this is weird . thank God for your life Op. But you shouldn't have gone ahead to have sex with the lady again after you had that dream
I'm sure you have learnt lessons from that. At times, God speaks to us and we deliberately ignore.
May we not be like the dog that is bound to get lost cos he refused to listen to the hunter's whistle , amen.

You are right, God do speak, but we are just too insensitive to hear him.

SirWere:
Buh there is nothing paranormal about this naaa..........
More like a mysterious coincidence

Yeah, you could call it any name , but I still find it mysterious /abnormal, even up to this day.

Michellla:
so you banged her even after knowing her hiv status.

I guess you miss the part that happened in my dream

donbenedict:
And u still went ahead to do...

Even after being warned

Well, then I never really believe is stuff like that. But reflecting back, I am grateful to God for His mercies

mimzy:
Pls cc my nick when you do so.. thanks

I just did on a new thread in the Romance section

Due to an earlier thread on para normal experience, I decided to share mine.

It all happened more than 8 years ago, as a young health professional with some cash and enjoying life. I met this lady in her early 20s , we got talying on a romantic mood and decided to get down on this particular Saturday night at my place. After the first encounter at about 10pm, I was too tired, so I slept off with the hope to have one more round in the early hours of the morning

Well, I did actually woke up at 4 am Sunday morning but my dream actually woke me up. In the dream, I slept the same way earlier with same thought and had the morning bleep but something happened, my CD got broken. I asked my partner when last she saw her monthly flow, she told me. Sharply I calculated the odds of pregnancy, it was not possible. I felt kool

Then , I went further to ask if she had done HIV testing before. She claimed she did in her school clinic but that was not good enough for me. I do occasionally get some HIV testing kit from my lab, so I told her I have some at home would she like to get tested? That was where trouble started.

She refused, claiming she was scared of needles. I did mine for her to see, but she still refused to take the test. We argued in the dream until she finally agreed. The first test in the dream was inconclusive, I had to repeat it again, lo and behold, the two lines proudly stood out, verdict - HIV POSITIVE!!!
I became angry and we both had a fight and my neighbours came to my house, that was when I woke up .

I woke up brush it off with the thought of someone is trying to mess with my head. Had some pre-intimacy, wore my branded rough rider and fired on . But on coming out, CD was broken!

I asked same questions that I ask in the dream and got exactly same response. I said this is getting crazy. Got some testing kit in my fridge and did mine and ask her to do same, lo and behold she said no, claimed she is scared of needle . I was like, what is this

Now , is like 9 am in the morning, she still refused to do the test. I had to explain my dream to her but did not tell her the part were she became POSITIVE. ShE said we should go to church, and she will do the test when we return. Well, the encounter in the church is a story for another day. It was one of those vision churches.

We got home by 4:30pm. Argued again, for an hour until she finally agree to do the test. My people, the test was inconclusive, as it just had a " dot" in the patient aspect as against a straight line. She ask me to interpret it , honestly, that was the first time I was seeing that type of result, so I was confused

I did another one again, the two lines stood out proudly as I saw in the dreams. Then I knew what was after me was real. My knees knock on each other , sweat came from no where despite full blow AC. My hands were shaking uncontrollably. When she saw the result, she lost control and wanted to stab herself with the bottle in my setting room. Then it done on me , that the last part of the dream where people will gather at my house is about to unfold. I said Na lie!

I had to calm her down that the result is not real (lie), that we should go to the hospital the next day which was Monday. Parked some of my stuff, called a doctor friend were I work, told him everything. The man say make I relax Chai! This is now more than 12 hours post exposure.

To cut the long story, I started my drugs that same day by 8 PM . Men! Those drugs are something else, especially the one containing " efavirez" . I was always dizzy all the time , could not even drive to work.


At the end of the 28 days, completed my drugs , went to retest in 3, 6 ,9 12 months, then 1, 2 , 3, 4 and 6 years, tests were ALL NEGATIVE!!!

My lady friend is still on her drugs and we are good friends, I do take her to the hospital occasionally till she left that town. We still talk and she once ask me , who are you "? How come everything I told her happened in less than 24 hours. Even me is still asking same question


Cc: Mimzy,whitecoat.

mimzy:
please feel free to share...

whitecloth:
Please tell us the story.
Please.

I will do so soonest on a new thread

Para normal activities do exist. I never ever believe in it until I personally experience it on two different occasions. I am sure if I tell you my story you will think it's a movie script

At OP , if his testicle are still functional, I mean producing sperms, then this can be harvested and use for assisted reproduction.

Ymodulus:
Your number ma.

Oh my goodness! It is really a small world. I read your post on the tomatoes thread. Little did I know that it was you my neighbour was discussing about "wizkid " and the value of education " You were actually in Jos. Please, forgive those folks with disbelief of your adventure. I only knew it was you when your friend mentioned you had gone to Cameroon to source for tomatoes and when I read your thread on it.

OP is telling the truth. I witness it a while ago. I had to go outside to check the car windscreen

@OP you are still in the single market. Please, wait for the real customer

@OP, what was so unique about your BF that made you choose him from the lot? From my personal observation, ladies who are self confident and independent do take their time before going into a relationship, which you have done. Then something must have made you give in to him. This may be a pointer as to why he is acting this way and /or , explains the result you are getting.

anochuko01:
START YOUR COMPANY! BE A FREE LANCER!
you would earn millions is a month, have more time than you think, you would have the comfort of working from your home, you would be an employer of labour. my brother think! don't allow those people use you to make money and give you peanuts! think!

Keep your present job and be a freelancer at same time. I will also like to patronise your service. A PM has been sent already.

adesewa4uyahoo:
I met my husband on Facebook precisely on 15th Oct 2011, started dating 2012 Feb and we got married in 2014sept 27th...

Wow! Cute couples. Still searching. I may need some tutelage from you . PM sent

Great thread! Kindly send the cost implication of satchet water and bottled water business to :


Thanks.

New benin market, Benin City, Edo state

Please, MOD, kindly take this to the FP. Thanks

Benefits

Would the scholarship support VISA application(s) and related expenses?

No.

Will the scholarship cover costs to bring and support family members during my studies?

No.

Will the JJ/WBGSP Secretariat provide support for or respond to inquiries regarding an applicant’s family members wanting to obtain a VISA to accompany the scholar while studying abroad?

No.

Eligibility

Do I have to return home to contribute to my country’s development, or can I enroll in a

PhD program abroad after JJWBGSP funds my masters degree?

Your intent does not preclude you from applying. Your application will be reviewed if you meet the eligibility criteria. You should mention your career plans in the Statement of Purpose.

Is work on a master’s program considered as formal employment, particularly if it was a master’s program related to development?

A period of graduate study, even if it was related to development, does not count toward the development-related employment requirement.

I have already completed a master’s program, but meet all the criteria mentioned in the application guidelines. Am I still eligible for this scholarship to pursue another master’s degree?

Yes. You can have an earlier master’s degree and still apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship for another master’s degree.

How can I tell if I meet the eligibility requirements?

The eligibility requirements are clearly listed in the application guidelines. No exceptions are made. It is up to the applicant to assess whether or not he/she is eligible. In almost all cases the JJ/WBGSP Secretariat will not respond to inquiries presenting applicants’ circumstances and requesting eligibility assessments. It is up to an applicant to apply the eligibility criteria to their particular circumstances.

Do you make exceptions regarding the required number of years of developmentrelated experience since obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree?

No. ALL eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to. No exceptions are made.

Can part-time work or volunteer work meet the eligibility criteria for developmentrelated experience?

Yes. Please be explicit in your CV regarding when and where you worked part-time. On your CV, please indicate on average percentage of time per week you worked. For example, if you worked 50% of the time continuously for six years in a developmentrelated field since earning a Bachelor degree, you have fulfilled the requirement in terms of number of years of employment.

What does “development- related” mean in terms of eligible work experiences?

If none of the options of topics in the application form match your professional experience, then you must define your development-related topic in the last option: “other please specify.” In the review process (and not before), will the JJWBGSP determined if that topic is development-related.

Does mandatory National Youth Service Corps or mandatory military service count towards required years of employment?

No. You can include mandatory community / service corps experience under “volunteer community involvement.”

Recommendations

Can anyone provide a recommendation?

No. Recommenders must be individuals who can attest to your professional experiences at work. If you have had paid employment, it is strongly preferred you seek professional recommendations from people you have worked with during your paid employment. Recommendations from your current or former supervisor(s) are also preferred, but not required.

Can a professor I studied under provide a recommendation?

No. Recommendations from professors who know you only in your capacity as a student are not acceptable. For example, if you know a professor because you took his/her course(s), that is not considered a professional relationship. Alternatively, if you know a professor because he was your colleage or supervisor at the time you were a hired lecturer at the university, that is a professional relationship. In that instance, the professor can provide a recommendation regarding your professional qualifications / attributes that he/she has observed. If the same person also had you as a student, observations from your professor/student relationship cannot be part of the recommendation.

How do I submit letters of recommendation?

In the online application, you must submit only one email address for each of your recommenders. We will send each recommender an email with instructions on how to submit his/her recommendation. Please refer to the document “Navigating your Online Application” posted on the Scholarship Program website.

May I give a personal email address for my recommenders?

Yes. You may submit the recommender’s Gmail, yahoo or other personal email address, but if an institutional email address is available, please use the institutional email address.

Can a person providing a professional recommendation for me write in any language?

No. Recommenders must write their recommendation in either English, Spanish or French.

My recommender says they have not received the email sent from the JJ/WBGSP with my recommendation request. What should I do?

First please verify the email address you submitted for your recommender on your application is correct, and that you entered the email address alone in the response field without any other text, extra email addresses, or other characters.

Second, please contact your recommender to ensure the email (from recommendations@wizehive.com) has not gone to their junk mail and this email address is on their safe sender lists.

Third, if they still cannot find the email, please try sending the recommendation request again. Instructions on how to resend the email to the recommender can be found in “Navigating your Online Application” under the heading “To remind your recommender to send his/her email,”.

Finally, if the recommender has an alternate email address, you may want to try sending the request again to the alternate email.

If none of the steps above work, please send an email to scholarshipapplicants@worldbank.org explaining the issue. Be sure to include your full name and the name and email of your recommender.

Can my recommender share the email requesting their reference with my other recommender?

No. Each recommender will receive an individual email with a unique link to an online reference form he/she must complete. Only his/her reference can be submitted using this link. If the recommender shares the link with other recommenders, his/her reference may be overridden.

Application Process

If I am applying to a partner program as well as some of the preferred programs, do I have to wait until scholarship nominations are released by the partner program before I apply for the JJW/BGSP preferred scholarship?

No. You can apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship to a preferred program, while applying to a partner program. You do not have to wait until JJ/WBGSP scholarship nominations by the partner program are released. However, if you are offered a scholarship by the partner program first, you will have to decide on that opportunity before learning about any possible scholarship offer to attend a preferred program.

How do I apply?

The online application is currently open. Visit www.worldbank.org/scholarships and navigate to: JJ/WBGS Program > JJ/WBGSP Overview > Developing country applicants The webpage "developing country applicants" has all of the instructions, documents and the link to the online application. Please note, the application form is only provided in English.

Can I send my required documents (proof of employment, CV, degree certificate) to The World Bank / JJ/WBGSP Secretariat via email or postal mail?

No. We require applicants upload their required documents using the online application form. We will not review any documents an applicant provides by email, post or any means other than the online application form.

What is the deadline for submitting a completed application?

Noon, Washington DC time (Eastern Standard Time EST) Thursday, March 10, 2016.

What makes an application complete?

An application is complete if:

It is submitted by the Application Deadline.
It includes a completed application form and two professional references that adhere to the application guidelines. -The application is submitted either in English or in the language of the applicant’s master’s degree program (ENG/FR/ES) as detailed in the application guidelines. Individuals who submit more than one application will be disqualified.
In addition to a completed application, are there other requirements I have to fulfill to receive the scholarship?

Yes. Finalists for the scholarship will be required to submit other documentation before JJ/WBGSP awards a scholarship. Please refer to the section “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FINALISTS” of the application guidelines.

Can I still apply if I am receiving a partial scholarship from another source for the same master’s program I am applying to?

Yes. This will not affect the review of your application. If you are awarded a JJ/WBGSP scholarship, the benefits will be adjusted accordingly.

How will I find out if I was awarded the scholarship? Will I find out if I was not awarded the scholarship?

All successful applicants will be informed by email from the Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program by mid-July 2016. On or before mid-July 2016, we will post an announcement when all selected scholars have been informed. The program will not be informing unsuccessful applicants.

Can I apply again next year?

Having a previous unsuccessful application(s) is not a factor in determining the merits of an application. Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria corresponding to the year in which they apply.

QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THE APPLICATION FORM

I have changed my last name because of getting married, so my documents do not all have the same name. What do I do about that?

In Question #4 in the Statement of Purpose explain why the name(s) in your uploaded document(s) vary compared to the name you use for the application form.

I have more than one diploma/certificate related to my most recent degree. Which one do I send?

If you have multiple diplomas/certificates related to your most recent degree, please scan all of the diplomas into one file and upload them all through the online application.

What types of documents can I use as proof of employment?

Proof of current employment requires a signed and dated letter written within the last three months. Any proof of employment should be on your employer’s letterhead, state the timeframe you were an employee, and be signed by an authority such as head of human resources or your manager. It would be best if this letter also lists your last title or position. Documentation of past employment can be the letter of offer of employment.

How can I upload a scanned copy of my signature onto the Signature Page?

Applicants must type their name in the field for the Signature. Do not attempt to upload a scanned / electronic signature.

Should I include an internship in the Employment section?

You should list paid internships under the “Employment” section. You should list unpaid internships under the section: “volunteer community activities” and / or include this experience in your CV, being explicit in your CV that the work was unpaid.

Do I have to get a certified translation for documents required to be translated?

No.

Are academic transcripts required?

No. Academic transcripts are not considered in the review of your application. You must however submit the official certification of the most advanced university degree earned, which may or may not include a transcript.

What should I do if I cannot document my employment record because my employer no longer exists?

Please make note of this problem when you answer the last question of the “Statement of Purpose.” If you are selected as a finalist, we may ask you to produce other corroborating documentation before a scholarship is provided.

Can I write in any language?

Application forms must be submitted either in English or in the language of the applicant’s master’s degree program. For example, if you are a native Spanish speaker applying to a preferred master’s program in the United States, you must complete your application form in English. If you are a native French speaker applying for a preferred master’s program in France, you may complete your application form in English or French.

The ordering of dates (day / month / year) in the application form are different than the custom in my home country, so information given by my references may be different than what is written in the application form.

In the application form and the CV you upload, please conform to the format provided (day / month / year) and (month / year). During the review we understand information provided by references may use other conventions, e.g. (month / day / year).

What does “*” preceding a question mean?

next to a question in the online application indicates this information is required to complete and submit the application form.

Do I have to complete each question of the application form?

No, only those questions preceded by a “*”

Can I put down an address different than my permanent address?

No. Use your permanent address. Do not put down an address of a relative or a friend.

Do not worry about the reliability of postal correspondence from us to you. If we need to communicate with you, we will do so only by email.

Why isn’t my master’s program in the drop down menu?

If the master’s program you have applied to does not appear in the drop down menu of “Preferred University Study Programs” it is not a program that is eligible for a scholarship.

Is proof of admission to the preferred master’s's degree program(s) I list on my application." required at the time of application?

It is not required you have proof of admission to one of our preferred university graduate programs at the time you submit your application. However, if later in the selection process you become a finalist, you will be asked to send to the Secretariat a copy of the official letter of acceptance into a preferred master’s program noted on your Application Form that is either: (i) Unconditional; or (ii) Conditional only upon securing funding.

Please refer to the section “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF FINALISTS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP” in the Application Guidelines for the deadline to submit your letter of acceptance and other details.

On the Financing Page, there is a question which asks "Indicate by percentage, the source of financing for earning your highest university degree.” Is this question for the existing degree I have? Or is it for the master’s degree for which I am applying for the scholarship?

This question refers to your highest degree already attained, not to the preferred master’s program you are applying. Usually this will be your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), unless you have already completed and attained a master’s degree.

If I am accepted into several schools, can I make several applications for the JJ/WB scholarship, or should I make one JJ/WBGSP application per each program?

Even though you could be accepted into more than one preferred program, you should only make one JJ/WBGSP application. The online application will give you the opportunity to list and upload admissions for up to 5 preferred programs. If you submit more than one application, your applications will be disqualified.

What if I did not receive an email from applications@wizehive.com after submitting my Application Form?

If there is a large number of applcations beign submitted at the same time, it may take up to four hours for you to receive the email. If after that timespan of 4 hours, the lack of an email from applications@wizehive.com means that either that you did not submit it, that you entered an incorrect email when you first registered for the online application, or that the email went to your Junk Mail. As this email is the means by which JJ/WBGSP will be contacting successful applicants, it is imperative that you are able to receive emails from us. If the email went to your Junk Mail, make sure that you add the email address to your trusted contacts list. If you still cannot find an email notifying you that your Application Form is submitted, please correspond with us via email at: scholarshipapplicants@worldbank.org. Remember we cannot guarantee a response to any inquiries within 3 business days of the application deadline.

Brief Description
Scholarship for Harvard, Hopkins and Other Programs

Sponsor :The World Bank Group

Deadline :10th March 2016

A weblink to application platform is provided below

Target City, Country Not be a dual citizen of any developed country, United States
Field of Interest public health
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.
Not be a dual citizen of any developed country.
Be under the age of 45 on the Application Deadline date.
Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of all types of appointments of the World Bank Group (The World Bank, International Development Association, International Finance Corporation, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlements of Investment Disputes), or a close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term "close relative" defined as: Mother, Father, Sister, Half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, or Nephew.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) earned before 2013.
Have at least 3 years of development-related experience since earning a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) and within the past six years from the date of the Application Deadline. Please see Annex 1 for a suggested list of development-related topics.
Have been accepted unconditionally (except for funding) to enroll in the upcoming academic year in one of the JJ/WBGSP preferred university master’s programs listed on the JJ/WBGSP website, and located outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship and country of residence. (See further guidance below for when this letter of acceptance must be submitted to JJ/WBGSP Secretariat.
Be in good health, with respect to the capacity to be a productive scholar on a continuous full-time basis for the duration of the master’s program, as certified by a medical doctor less than 3 months before the start of the master’s program.
Not received any scholarship funding to earn a Graduate degree or its equivalent from any other sources funded by the government of Japan.
Deadline 03/10/2016
Total Value Contact Sponsors
Link to Website http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/EXTJJWBGSP/0,,contentMDK:20285740~menuPK:556575~pagePK:64168445~piPK:64168309~theSitePK:551644,00.html
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Sponsor Name The World Bank Group
Headquarters and Contact
The World Bank Group; 1818 H Street, NW Washington; DC 20433 USA (202) 473-1000; scholarshipapplicants@worldbank.org;