₦airaland Forum

LocalFARMERS:
There are different methods of making ice cream. But this is the easiest method to make ice cream for your Kids at home.

Ingredients
* Half kg of whipping cream
* 4cups of very cold water
* 2 or 3 pcs of holladian peak milk
* Any flavour of your choice

Preparation
Add all together and blend or you whisk using egg whip in a stainless bowl


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gQFDBiZRTY

Ice cream is usually a combination of whipping cream and condensed milk. Why add water cos I presume the sugar is to elevate the sweetness of the milk used here.

SirBunky85:
Fubara is an Ingrate.no sane human being will trust him again

And Woke who supposedly is in PDP but a minister under APC is right. Wike is worse than Fubara and he is only pained he's not allow to rule Rivers indirectly.

It is will be good to read the testimony of the OP and those who had similar conditions. Indeed, health is wealth.

Still waiting for the clowns that will tell us the reforms are already yielding positive results.

Dinner:

Beams and dodo.

May his soul find rest with his maker.

The level of crime is drastically increasing. The situation of the country doesn't justify these crimes.

His uniform though is very funny and I don't think anyone should fall victim of his scam.

Hotspurs:
isnt this diabetes recipe

What makes it a diabetics recipe?

kunle4toyeyaho:
Clueless?
But the $7billion fX backlog has been paid? The foreign reserve has risen to $38.5billion from $33 and many other economic indices have improved.Hence,the reform is working.
However,the reform's negative impact is being felt more by ordinary Nigerians,this is my reservation about the reform.

The FX backlog was cleared have you asked what is happening in the FX forward market? Economic reforms are wholistic in approach and robbing Peter to pay Paul isn't reform.

Dinner:

Sweet potato and plantain porridge.

There's no reforms. What we have are clueless people just doing whatever to make it seem they are working.

gofigurena:
I seriously doubt you could buy a new car with 12 million naira in Nigeria.

Thanks for the clarification.

Oneoff19:
Hi everyone, first time posting.
Just wanted to ask a question regarding proof of funds.
I got admission for fall 2024 but wasn't able to go due to personal reasons and because of that, I lost my GA cause they needed someone starting in fall 2024 although the department that awarded me the GA role gave me student employment for spring after which I would take over the GA role starting fall 2025. The COA is 36,000, of which I personally have 18k, my sibling has 10k and my uncle has 20k, which totals up to 48k. My uncle doesn't bear my surname as he changed his last name so I told him to give the money to my dad so he could pay it to my account directly.
Do I also need to tell my sibling to do the same and during the interview, say all the funds are in my account but it's a combination or still take the statement of account of my sibling plus mine with the funds from my dad in it?
I have enough to pay my spring tuition and the student employment is enough to cover rent and feeding, I was just wondering if it's worth the stress or if should I just wait until fall 2025 although the whole election thing is why I really want to go during this spring.
Thanks.

If you can wait till Fall and able to secure more funding, I would suggest you do just that.

@gofigurena,
Can 10-12million buy you a brand new car in Nigeria e.g. Innoson, Hyundai, Kia, etc.? If yes, I would advice you go with a new car and get the rest of mind you need. It keeps you away from the mechanic and I am sure there will be reasonable warranty on it such that the first 3 to 5 years would come at no extra cost to you except for petrol.

They are all prototype buildings. Most institutions (secondary and tertiary) built around that time frame have similar structures.

Donaldoni:
The value of the debt in dollars is less under Tinubu than Buhari.

Under Buhari we spent 97% of our revenue servicing debt. Today it is down to 68% or thereabout.

Where is this statistics coming from? Stop listening to road side gist that are not genuine.

Donaldoni:
What do you expect when Buhari and Emefiele injected over NGN20trillion from thin air into the economy

We don't even have enough physical cash to back up our electronic cash

Typical, always passing blames and highly irresponsible.
Who floated the naira? What plans were there to strengthen it?

This is what happens when you are headed by a tyrant.

The minimize wage is nothing to write home about. The value of the minimum wage is very appalling.

Dinner:

Pasta topped with grated Parmesan and Romano and stewed Beef.

kingxsamz:
I don't really know.
I'm not concerned about that because It's not something I prepare all the time.
It's just a combination I tried out some years ago and it came out really well.

Sounds fair.

kingxsamz:
You should. I recommend it. Just mix salt, chicken spice and curry powder with raw eggs and fry with onions and fresh peppers. It smells like chicken when you fry it. And it's very delicious.

Doesn't all these kill the proteins in the eggs?

DanteSilva:
I have people mention that hinting to the VO that you want to stay back even for a little bit is a red flag. The OPT and further studies advice sounds good but won't it be a red flag to the VO.

It depends on the flow as they also use psychology to assess your case. Your intentions are genuine and getting more experience is not a crime.

What provision was made for security?

jubrilELsudan:
THE THING WITH YOUR NIGERIANS IS THAT YOU USE YOUR EMOTIONS TO REASON THINGS OUT

ONLY AN IDIOT WILL EMBARK ON A JOURNEY WITHOUT CONSIDERING THEIR FUEL STATUS

DID THEY KIDNAP HIM AND THEY DROPPED HIM THERE?

HIM MAKING A VIDEO AND CRYING DOES THAT NOT IMPLY THAT HE KNEW HE HAD NO MONEY TO BUY ADEQUATE FUEL AND HIS OKADA TANK WAS EMPTY FOR THE JOURNEY BUT STILL DECIDED TO CARRY HIS FLAT HEAD AND EMBARK ON THE JOURNEY THEN HE RECORDS A VIDEO CRYING TO DRAW SYMPATHY SO IDIOTS LIKE YOU CAN DONATE MONEY TO HIM

Do you know if by his estimation the fuel should take him home and beyond? Let's assume people are drawn to donate money, how is it your business? Are you forced at gun point to donate to him?

Is Israel going to attack France? Isn't this some hypocrisy?

DanteSilva:
Question 1: Why are you here
Answer: I am here for my visa interview which will enable me pursue a master’s in Finance at the University of XXXX

Question 2: Why USA/What is your purpose of traveling to the US
Answer: I want to be a Risk and Investment Analyst with a global business based here in Nigeria so going to the US will help me learn about the best business practices in the world and the University of xxxx has on campus business clubs which will help me gain relevant experience in Finance, Risk Management and Investment Analysis.

Question 3: Why this University.
Answer: firstly I have personal academic interest in being tutored under Prof Victor Xxxx, he has an exceptional reputation in the field of Risk and Investment Analysis and this directly aligns with my Academic interest.
Furthermore the University of xxxx has connection to the local business community with access to it’s finance lab which Is equipped with real time Data and Analytics tool and all this put together will help me achieve competence and expertise necessary for my career growth.

Question 4: How did you hear about this University.
Answer: I learnt about the University of xxxx through my interest in the works of Professor Victor xxxx and I did my further research on him and I found out he is the founder of Sportsman limited and fortunately for me he is also a Professor at this University. This made me decide to explore the Finance program at the University of xxxx.

Question 5: what is your study plan.
Answer: This spring I’ll be taking courses in Investment Analysis, Financial Derivatives, Financial Management, Risk Management etc and at the end I’ll do a research on critical research topics and I’ll be continuously assessed based on my performance.

Question 6: why this course.
Answer: I noticed that a lot of Nigerian business struggle with international transactions and this is as a result of currency violatilty and I also noticed that these businesses do not have what it takes to manage this situation due to poor risk management strategies. I’ll gain a lot of knowledge on risk management and financial derivatives specifically that’ll put me at the forefront of tackling this issue of foreign exchange risks that plagues Nigerian businesses.

Question 7: What will this program do for you
Answer: The knowledge I’ll gain from this program will give me a deep understanding of Financial instruments and hedging techniques that’ll put at the forefront of tackling the issue of Foreign exchange risks that plagues a lot of Medium to Small Nigerian businesses engaged in international trade.

Question 9: When did you graduate and what have you been doing since.
Answer: I graduated in 2021 and after that I volunteered as an assistant accountant at xxxx then I transitioned into a full time accounting role at xxxx and presently I am with xxxx limited as an accountant where I am responsible for inventory reconciliation, budgeting and planning, expense report and Financial reporting.

Question 10: Who is your sponsor.
Firstly I have been awarded a $3000 merit based scholarship and to cover my deficit, my primary sponsor is my Dad Mr xxxxx the owner of xxxxx a building materials supply company with 2 branches nationwide and he has an annual income of 80-85 Million Naira, this I believe will allow him comfortably cover the expenses associated with my studies in the US.

Question 11: Tell me about this program
Answer: The Ms in Finance program at the University of xxxx is designed to equip students with financial knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in Finance.
The curriculum covers areas such as Investment Analysis, financial management, Risk Management and Financial Derivatives and it is a 30 credits program I will complete in 18 months.

Question 12: what are your post study plans.
Answer: Upon completion of my program, I will return back to Nigeria and my primary goal is to help my current company pivot into the finance sector and I will be at the forefront of taking advantage of these gaps by Mitigating risks, managing Investments and implementing financial models that’ll help Nigerian businesses hedge against foreign exchange risks and also I’ll further Develop financial derivatives specifically tailored to suit Nigerian businesses engaged in international trade.

Please friends, I have my interview coming up soon please help me thoroughly scrutinize my proposed questions and answers.
Thank you.

I am not so great at critiquing transcripts as most times, the responses just like the questions are premediated. For a regular transcript, what people do is analyze the flow of the conversation.

That said, your question 12 and its response for me seems not so realistic. If your firm is not into finance, I am not sure with the volatility in the Finance sector, they would switch into it because you studied in the United States. I think in recent times, based on your transcript, I would start from "I would want to use the OPT as a way to gain real life experience beyond the knowledge from the Financial Laboratory working for a mid size firm to get more grounded and also use that period to network Nigerian organizations I can help with my knowledge as a consultant upon my return". I think they know too well if you are good enough, their society needs you thus, you don't have to be quick to talk about coming back immediately. I am not sure you want your dad to spend almost a 100 million naira and not help recoup a part of it any way you can.

You could even talk about further studies if it is something you are interested in and how you intend to use data from American firms to help aid your understanding through research which you intend to apply to the Nigerian economy and by extension, the global economy as much as you can.

May the souls of the departed rest in peace.

The pain is that this is not coming to an end soon as our leaders are not ready to take the right stance and interestingly, as a people, we are more concerned about tribe and religion sentiment to defend our leaders than ask them to act responsible.

When I think of my 3 years in each of them, I would rate my boarding experience way above my day experience. Was there bullying, yes nonetheless, the extent of disrespect and bullying in day school is way worse. In addition, so many live skills are learned as a boarder as you did know how to maneuver your ways when needed.

Saao:
ok my major concerns in boarding school are the security of students, gay or lesbianism, and are children more better of? During your days, did you had any such ugly experience? I think love the missionaries boarding school. I really appreciate help

Sexual behaviors are not learned in school. People are inherently who they are and some pick up their sexual habits based on exposure. One thing is certain, kids are exposed to heterosexual behaviors in boarding schools. I do not know about same sex schools though.

Why is Shaibu this bitter? I don't understand how our politicians behave. If you have no interest in what he is doing as your boss, let him know and keep receipts for the records and not trying to chase clouts.

Happy for him. May our bad belle people not have reasons to reason his matter as I am sure, some people detest good things.

jubrilELsudan:
HE IS AN IDIOT AND A BIG FOOL

SO BEFORE HE EMBARKED ON THE JOURNEY HE DIDN'T KNOW THE DISTANCE THE FUEL IN HIS TANK WOULD CARRY HIM ON HIS OKADA

WHAT MAKES HIM A BIGGER FOOL IS THE FACT THAT HE CAN PUSH THAT OKADA AND THERE IS NO WAY THAT AT LEAST SOMEONE DRIVING PAST ON THAT ROAD WOULD NOT OFFER A HELPING HAND TO HIM

While you could be partly right on your first paragraph, you still don't have enough information to reach your conclusion in the second paragraph. Worst is you are worse than him by writing in caps, thus, you can conclude on what you are.