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Bahamas95:
Premium tears just dey flow for the write up, I can feel it.

What is this? 😂😂😂😂

Sulele04:
But I thought you were in the state capital, & you got deployed to a pretty decent firm ?
Is the scale of oppourtunities in Lag that massive ?

Yes, I was in the nation's capital and of course worked in a decent coy.

However, the opportunities in Laygurs abound. It is also easier to switch professions when you start early.

tonyashburton:
IHS Towers are not the only telecom infrastructure provider in Nigeria. You have aATC and Helios Towers amongst one or two others.

There's also Pan African Towers.

I'm not a Laygurs fan but one of the mistakes I made in my career is not starting my career here especially in my Nysc year. I should have utilized that year wisely.

pocohantas:
No mind am. Anytime he comes home and eats abacha, eggs or banana, next thing na to tell us things are cheap in Nigeria.

He definitely has to be trolling 'cause these are basic food.

tarboshi:
Minimum wage in Canada is above $5000 per month. that'll above 6.5 million Naira per month.

if I earn 5000 dollar per month, what is a $4 dollar banana compared to my wage?

All these emergency lovers of Nigeria sef!

@ the bolded. You're spot on.

How many Nigerians can buy banana to eat. Some Nigerians even see fruits as luxury. Lol.

It is an untapped niche course indeed and lucrative in advanced countries.

This is healthy for the sake of their child.

Happy birthday to Andre.

Gerrard59:
I will say it is the culture because there is a strong maintenance culture ranging from roads to train stations/platforms to buildings to everything. I have seen so many examples. They take maintenance very seriously. My regular train track was built in the '70s and has been expanded across lines periodically. As I write, maintenance works are ongoing in some stations. The central station was revamped as well. I went to my former city, and in its central station, a portion was revamped, making everything look new. Buildings get checks every year and must undergo lights-out maintenance twice per annum. I have seen roads repaired even when nothing seemingly looks wrong. The indelible experience was walking to my then part-time job, seeing men at work digging the ground, then the following morning, everywhere has been perfectly floored. Later in the night, they continue digging, and the next morning, everywhere is looking good. Then they continue that night.

They take maintenance very seriously.


If Seiko is fake in Japan, it is better they close all watch stores o.

I would rather own an original watch of an unpopular brand than own a fake of a popular brand. Most times, the fake popular brand costs more than the unpopular one which is original. Seiko watches are sold across many independent watch stores. Then you have the Grand Seiko. No wonder na mostly mid-age men dey own these pieces because if young man like me put all my monies into watches, I will be left broke.


lol

Obviously, Rolex is the go-to watch for the tyros and general watch enthusiasts, but they're expensive. The first time I saw a second watch cost $5K equivalent, I wondered why a second-hand watch costs so much, only to re-check the name and saw "Rolex". "Ah, no wonder".

Rolex costs o. Not less than a million to 1.5m yen for an entry-level second-hand watch.
See here: https://www.watchesofswitzerland.com/en-int/pages/rolex-certified-pre-owned. These are not new/unused watches. So imagine new ones. I think the minimum price I have seen for a new Rolex was $25K.

But honestly, it is good for citizens to be prosperous. Chinese tourists will come here because of the cheap yen and buy every luxury product they can think of, from iPhones to luxury bags to watches etc. Name them. To them, these products are way cheaper than in Hong Kong or Shanghai. One thing I noticed, these buyers no dey get plenty children. Most are single pringle.


Yes. My first watch was Edifice which I used for a decade until I changed. It just does not make sense to spend a lot on a fake branded watch. Save/invest up, then buy the entry-level watch of a popular brand, even if it is second-hand. There are many such companies, and it has a big market.


My first time coming across the name, but I have seen folks wear smart watches, mostly fitness enthusiasts. From Google search, it is a solid brand.

My view of smart watches is that they are only good for fitness. It might sound off, but that is my initial take on it. Can it be worn to events or regular outings or even church? This will mean owning at least three watches, with one serving for exercising. Shey you play footie? It is a good buy. The same with an Apple watch. Good if one owns an iPhone and is actively running/hiking/cycling.

Indeed they have a good maintenance culture.

It is nice to see that train tracks built in the 70s are still functional till date. Well, we cannot say same for our beloved country. We still have a really long way to go.

Lmao a fake Seiko watch in Japan would be an interesting headline in Japan media outlets.

I'd rather buy an original of an unknown brand, people don't know that fake luxury items are very expensive. The Maths always doesn't Maths everytime, just buy an original. Tsk!

Lol don't worry, you'd soon reach the age you'd be using a Grand Seiko.

Rolex is an established brand and doesn't come cheap hence there are fakes everywhere. I don't blame them though, Rolex watches are quite exquisite.

Lol you and your 2kids anthem. Anyways, you have a point there. It is pointless birthing more than 2 children these days. I'm not a fan of large families.

Yessss, Garmin is a very solid brand. Lol, smart watches are quite versatile. They can be worn to events, offices, even church.

Yes, I play footie. I know it's a good buy.

Vicotex:
This one wey dem Dey do road side interview so, Mr Nzube no get house Abi NTA /AIY Dey renovate thier studio?

Lol I found it very unusual too.

Gerrard59:
Nice to know. A Chinese colleague and I were discussing watches recently. He seeks my opinion on watches to buy when his money becomes big.

Over here, the second hand market for high-end products is very strong as Japan is famous for authenticity, quality assurance and most citizens don't despoil/debase their products. So, products look clean and ready to use. Every time I head to shopping malls, I always look at the watch stands. I have seen second-hand Tag Heuer and Rolex as high as $5K equivalent. New Rolex goes for not less than $15K on their Japanese websites. I window-shopped at Tag Heuer stand at Hamad Airport, entry level watch begins at roughly $2K. Interestingly, they hit almost $3K equivalent on their Japanese websites. It is good to live where literally every major watch company has a store and places ads in major areas. In Nigeria, na only Polo House dey offer am.

I use a Seiko and aim to complete the Japanese trio: Seiko, Citizen and Kuoe before buying Western companies' watches. I really do love wrist watches.

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P.S. In my books, it is better to spend a low amount buying a new no-name brand or even a second-hand popular brand than to spend excessively buying a fake watch that is popular. Any 100K - 1m naira Rolex is obviously fake!

Nice to see we share passion for wristwatches. I find them very classy.

I wouldn't expect less from the Japanese market actually, their quality is always top notch. I don't know how they've maintained high grade fashion accessories to electronics and whatnot for years. Surely, Nigeria can learn one or two from them.

You own an original Seiko? Amazing. I've seen many dupes of it.

Certainly, you're right on your last paragraph. When I see or hear some Nigerians talk about owning a Rolex, I roll my eyes.

I'm also of the view that buying an original no-name is better than buying a fake luxury brand. I find it very tacky.

Do you like smart watches as well? I do. For a while now, I've been tripping for a Garmin smart watch. It's very expensive but rugged. I hear even the US military folks use it. Although they have feminine specs, for instance, the Garmin Lily.

enemyofprogress:
that's true, it is based on the highest bidder, especially with all the political georgements given by our courts in recent years

Lol EOP, you're indeed hilarious.

spiceadole:
Loose guard and see if they won't want to shift ya panties or clear your account if you have money

Hmm I hear you, Mama Spice.

We will be on the lookout.

enemyofprogress:
Barrister Folake una no try at all o. Na so una dey do to children ni?

In what way please?

Law isn't based on sentiments.

GloriousGbola:
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wicked woman


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sarewagba dress with boob window!!!!
eyin women that cause male accident in office

😂😂😂😂😂


Lol that's a decent dress actually. You nor see say na knee length?

I'm a wristwatch person and before I opened this thread, I knew Patek Philippe brand would make this list.

GloriousGbola:
the saga first started when the Adelekes attempted to steal imade to the U Sand were stopped by Dele Momodu

then they had a lot to say about baby imade being exposed to marijuana, and Davido was telling everyone that Sophies 'was not in his class'. he was really laying it on and it was funny that the du m b fans hailing him did not realize that this is the same contempt he has for them

Rather than take the L, Davido then started insulting Dele Momodu as well.

if you follow my rants you know i dislike it when people refuse to move to the next phase of their lives and leave childish things behind

now put on your sexy dress and me and you will go on a date. i have some baggy jeans and timberlands and a t shirt that juust covers my gut

I definitely remember those episodes actually.

His fans are dûmb dûmb for hailing him, anyways I don't blame, a lot of Nigerians worship money.

Sophie isn't in his class but he was caught pants down begging for pù$$ and messing around with OF tots.

Laygurs is really small and gist spreads like wildfire. I was hanging out with my friends on the island one time and one of them pointed out to one chiçk that Davido patronizes on a regular basis. Her stocks have gone up. Lol.


Hahahaha today's Valentine, I will wear jeans.

PS: This is the "sexy" dress that made Madam Born Again rant in my DM.

spiceadole:
If Nigerian man shows you kindness, there is an ulterior motive.
Those people are not kind anything

Lol actually there are few genuinely kind Nigerian men I've met with no ulterior motive at all. They've been really good to me.

Emphasis on FEW.

GloriousGbola:
if he had any sense of discipline, he could have been properly prepped
he is a fking billionaire

a casual observer could have told him this and other character issues would have come up in court
with all the lawyers at his beck and call, one would have tried to tell him - but he was probably with his crew smoking on a blunt while one suited english speaker tried to advise him on a matter already sorted with the judge

Hahahaha G.G, you really dislike this guy. 🤣

But yessssss, he has all lawyers at his beck and call. He thought this would also be a walk in the park for him, since the rich obviously get away with a lot in Nigeria.

Onegai:
Thank you! People in his inner circle were dying anyhow of suspected substance abuse and you're telling me a Judge will give him custody of a 10 year old girl...so that thunder from Heaven will fire the judge straight.

I admire Davido's work ethic but his personal life is a shambles.

I know right. He's very lucky the lawyer didn't dig dirty into that aspect. He probably thinks the Judge would be bought with money too to grant him custody of an innocent child.

As an aside, his lawyer didn't prepare him properly for cross examination because I think this is the reason he's crashing out badly, he was ridiculed in court. Even as a lawyer, I don't want to be a subject of cross examination. LMAO. 😆 🤣 😂

Oh yes, I enjoy Davido's music (even played some this morning) but his personal life is too messy.

GloriousGbola:
Davido who is in the news every month for irresponsible behavior?
the lawyer would have taken apart his character brick by brick

abi we did not see him cursing out the person who he thought was anu? how would he be talking in front of his child?

who knows what wide open OF t wat imade will see if she make mistake unlock his phone

meanwhile we need to see this scandaolous dress so we can pass judgment

Yes, he's always in the news for wrong reasons. He needs to really grow up.

The fact that he kept hurling insults at the Anu lady doesn't tell well about him, his father also coming to give a press statement in the matter was the height of it. It was really embarrassing to see.

Lmao that dress wasn't scandalous at all. The lady was just being an oversabi religious woman.

Well, In as much it’s a sensitive matter, if the only last card for the lawyer is to refer to the dead son, it’s allowed. The lawyer is only trying to defend his client and get his job done🤷‍♀️..

I only believed that both parties did not have a distinct direction of their desire in the case they both filed leaving the lawyer in that situation of going to the lowest he could to get the job done.

Well all these are normal, you will always get hurt when you are in the witness box. Expect the worst or don’t get in the box at all.

He is even lucky that the lawyer did not go as low as referring to his Dubai brawl and the death of those around him.

The lawyer just asked him of his dealings and handling of situations that got his child killed which is worth considering in custody matters. Nothing personal just factual. I as a lawyer would do same in a case like this.

Let's not get sentimental about these things please. Davido is a man-child who refuses to be accountable to his loved ones.

spiceadole:
Where you see genuinely kind man for Nigeria?
Even here in Europe, they are known to have ulterior motives for dating/relationship and even marriage

@ the bolded.

Spice please. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

GloriousGbola:
one of those cars is a toyota tacoma or 4 runner from the late 2000s

the other is an 'upgraded' prado. you can tell from the bumper

as you work in corprate naija you know what brand new toyota prados look like.

all these 'upgraded cars always have unnatural looking parts

the license plate is not included because an enterprising person can look that up and confirm the actual owner

some years ago someone was posing with her new ride and the license plate was sleuthed out - not in her name

finally with the economy those cars are not cheap so how did regina who has no advertising gigs, has not been in movies recently as far as i can tell make the money for this?

Interesting, indeed we learn everyday.

Thank you G.G

I'm not a car person but how can one know if that car isn't new.

GloriousGbola:
🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

Yup yup.

My father is a hero. I bought shoes for him as well.

Very commendable.

I did that as well when I got my first pay cheque.