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Udobigj:
Good evening here 'naija' pls I won't to know if it's possible using a tourist visa or converting to work if granted one

cr7lomo:
Air b and b for lagos na 1.2m a month

WantsandMore:
can you actually avail the estimates? Don’t forget it doesn’t have to be luxurious, just a budget option.

WantsandMore:
Doesn’t Airbnb works in Lagos? How much will Airbnb of similar standard cost compare to outright rent that you’re currently considering?

Wonuola111:
Ask me anything about Oman, I get testimony

AdeYORUFAFO:
Grading the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria (Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa-Fulani) based on their economic contributions and wealth involves considering factors such as business presence, income levels, political influence, industrial output, and access to resources. While no specific data is available that categorizes the entire ethnic group’s wealth precisely, we can analyze general statistics and trends from various sources to provide a rough estimation.

Grading Rubric:
1. Business and Entrepreneurial Activity (Presence in local and global markets, number of businesses, and economic contributions).
2. Political Influence (Access to political power, representation in government).
3. Economic Development (Contribution to national GDP, industrial output).
4. Educational Opportunities (Access to education and impact on human capital).
5. Wealth Distribution (Number of billionaires and high-net-worth individuals).

To approach this assessment using income data, let’s break down the analysis based on income classes:
1. Upper Class: This includes individuals with significant wealth, such as billionaires, top business moguls, and politicians.
2. Middle Class: This group includes professionals, business owners, and individuals with stable, comfortable incomes.
3. Lower Class: This group represents the working class, low-income earners, and those living in poverty.

1. Yoruba (Southwest Nigeria)
• Upper Class:
• The Yoruba have notable business magnates like Mike Adenuga, Folorunso Alakija, and others. Lagos is the economic hub of Nigeria, with many industries and businesses flourishing.
• However, while the Yoruba have wealthy individuals, the overall upper class is still a small percentage of the total population, given the sheer size of the Yoruba population.
• Middle Class:
• The Yoruba have a strong middle class, particularly in urban centers like Lagos, Ogun, and Ibadan, but not as much as other regions. The high rate of urbanization and businesses contribute to a relatively higher middle class compared to the north.
• Lower Class:
• A significant percentage of the Yoruba population is still part of the lower class, particularly in rural areas and underserved parts of southwestern Nigeria. The existence of a large informal sector also means many Yoruba are not directly part of the formal economy.
• Lagos, while an economic hub, has stark contrasts in wealth distribution, with a growing disparity between the rich and the poor.

Grading:
• Upper Class: 5-10%
• Middle Class: 25-40%
• Lower Class: 50-65%

2. Igbo (Southeast Nigeria)
• Upper Class:
• The Igbos are known for their entrepreneurial spirit, and many prominent businessmen (like Innocent Chukwuma, Orji Uzor Kalu) have come from this region. The southeast has significant economic hubs such as Onitsha, Aba, and Nnewi.
• Wealth concentration is higher in the southeast, with large numbers of Igbo people succeeding in business.
• Middle Class:
• The Igbo also have a strong middle class, but it is more concentrated in industrialized areas like Nnewi and Onitsha. Although many Igbos have good jobs or operate small businesses, the region still struggles with uneven development in rural areas.
• Lower Class:
• The Igbo population also includes significant numbers of low-income earners, especially in rural areas. The southeast is often overlooked in terms of infrastructure development and suffers from the legacy of the Nigerian Civil War.
• Still, the Igbos have a strong entrepreneurial culture, which enables them to rise above their circumstances more frequently than other regions.

Grading:
• Upper Class: 3-7%
• Middle Class: 30-50%
• Lower Class: 40-60%

3. Hausa-Fulani (Northern Nigeria)
• Upper Class:
• The Hausa-Fulani have political power and control over significant parts of Nigeria’s agricultural resources, but their economic wealth is not as diversified as the Yoruba or Igbo.
• Prominent individuals like Aliko Dangote (Hausa descent) are among the wealthiest in Africa, but there are fewer business tycoons from the region compared to the southeast or southwest.
• Middle Class:
• The middle class in the north is comparatively smaller, with more significant income inequality. Northern Nigeria is underdeveloped in many places, and this region does not see as much industrialization or growth compared to the southwest or southeast.
• Lower Class:
• A high percentage of the Hausa-Fulani population falls into the lower class, especially in the northern rural areas. Poverty is widespread, and the region also suffers from lower literacy and educational levels.

Grading:
• Upper Class: 2-5%
• Middle Class: 15-30%
• Lower Class: 60-80%

Grading Based on Class Distribution:
• Yoruba:
• While Yoruba people do have significant political power and some wealth generation, their higher percentage in the lower class and lower middle class should be acknowledged. However, their strong presence in Lagos and high entrepreneurial culture can still provide them with higher economic rankings.
• Grade: B+

• Igbo:
• The Igbos are highly entrepreneurial, with significant wealth in businesses, but economic development in rural areas is still lacking. Their large middle class and entrepreneurial spirit make them competitive in business, but a higher proportion of lower-income earners brings down the score.
• Grade: A-

• Hausa-Fulani:
• Despite their political dominance and agricultural resources, the smaller middle class and large lower class make it difficult for the Hausa-Fulani to attain the same level of wealth and economic stability. Low industrialization, education gaps, and infrastructure issues contribute to a lower score.
• Grade: C

Conclusion:

The grading, based on class distribution and other factors, gives the Igbo group the highest grade (A-) because of their entrepreneurial prowess and strong middle class, despite challenges. The Yoruba group is graded as B+ due to their economic power but higher proportion in the lower class. The Hausa-Fulani are given a C because of their lack of industrial diversification, lower middle class, and high poverty rates in rural areas.

This assessment is based on general trends and data.

SoftSport:
Fair point on the sponge and design complexity, but 70+ bags for 118m² still seems high, feels like both estimates need a little tweaking.

SoftSport:
For 148m² of POP ceiling, a solid estimate would be around 50–60 bags of POP cement, 70–90kg of sponge, 2 bundles of binding wire, and the usual nails, separator, and finishing materials, so the first guy’s estimate seems more reasonable.

ThugCheetah:
My narrow minded generation would find nothing of interest in this article. So help us God.

mrvitalis:
And where rewarded with what

All of the 3 had their state APC structure taken from them after they have finished using them

campbelljosh:
That's the best thing to do. Both of them should rest

TheWitchKing:
Oh, Thats not SOP! That should show that you should leave.

"I would be visiting New Zealand from xxxx-xx-xx to xxxx-xx-xx for a Period of 3 weeks for my Leave, I would be using this media to visit Newzealand to rest for sometime, after which i would resume back to Work in Nigeria blah blah.... "

Use chatGPT to write the letter very well.

TheWitchKing:
On a Nigerian passport its not supposed to be simple , Even on a Chinese passport. Google High risk immigration countries and see even china is among....lol... So yes, its not supposed to be simple to migrate to a first world country.
Answering your other question, 3 - 6 months bank statements , what you mean Strong SOP? Statement of Purpose? For visa? Are you writing for admission to a school or seeking visa? I am talking of Tourist visa here.

P.S I helped you to do the googling

TheWitchKing:
@Flipmac use 450k to do NZ visa by yourself , then use max 1m - 1.5 to buy your ticket , relocate to NZ work for 3 months and recover your money back on Tourist visa (their government allows it now) Then apply for Work visa and respect yourself and stay there.

Dont go fucking Kiwi women. They will ruin you.

freedomtours:
Individual POF is from that 15m and above, mostly for those going on master's, because most times it depends and is calculated based on the duration of your study

DrAda:
It's getting clearer now. Thanks for the link

Bookhub:
I am not saying he can not rig ,the question is will he be able to bully the north and east into submission, obidients won in 2023 but they were bullied because the north and west aligned and the mandate was stolen successfully 1 cannot win against 2,but since the north and the East hates tinubu lets see the stunt he will pull in 2027 if he will not slide the country into chaos.

Melezenawii:
President Trump on Monday said there were curbs in place to prevent Elon Musk from doing anything in the government without the White House’s blessing, responding to growing confusion about who was overseeing Musk’s push to dismantle multiple agencies,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“Trump described Musk’s role as advisory.”

Said Trump: “Elon can’t do—and won’t do—anything without our approval and we’ll give him the approval where appropriate. Where not appropriate, we won’t.”

https://politicalwire.com/2025/02/03/trump-hints-at-curbs-on-musks-powers/

DrAda:
I agree. If it affects him badly, then he should stop with the donations. The question now is this... Is America getting affected badly from its donations to impoverished nations?

DrAda:
So do you think the benefit of withdrawing funds outweighs the risk of what they stand to lose in the global space?

DrAda:
I agree. If it affects him badly, then he should stop with the donations. The question now is this... Is America getting affected badly from its donations to impoverished nations?