₦airaland Forum

Mup4life:
Pls house investing in T-bills or MMF with stanbic ibtc, which option is better or has more advantages? For MMF i was told the rate was at 18.2% p.a.

Yabiola26:
Join a what'sapp agropenuer group and thank me later you will be glad you did..
An exerpts from the group today

COST BREAKDOWN OF ONE HECTARE OF MAIZE
1. Mechanical land clearing and preparation = N25,000
2. Land lease charges: N8,500 per hectare per year
3. Consultancy and administrative fees = N25,000/hectare/planting season (these include security arrangement, community development services, signpost construction/demarcation barriers, logistics, research and farm management)
4. Maize seeds @ N700 per kg, 20kg will be needed for 1hectare = N14,000
5. Mechanical Planting = (N10,000 per hectare)
6. Pre-emergence herbicides (5 liters at N2500/l) = N12,500
7. Fertilizer (ratio of 20:10:10, 9 bags at N10,000/bag) = N90,000
8. Application of herbicides = N10,000
9. Labour cost for application of fertilizer (8 pd at N500/pd) = N4,000
10. I Unit of Knapsack Sprayer = N2,000 (One-time purchase).
11. Harvesting = N15,000
12. Miscellaneous (especially for unforeseen expenses or circumstances, for example in case we may have to buy pesticides, for example, there was an infestation of army worms last season so we have to be fully prepared, although the chances of insect attack in maize is very low, we have to be prepared for all outcomes) = N15,000
Total
COST OF FIRST SEASON OF PLANTING = N231,000
COST OF SECOND SEASON OF PLANTING = N204,000
MAIZE GROWS VERY QUICKLY, READY FOR HARVEST IN JUST TWO MONTHS AND THESE EXPENSES ARE MADE OVER THE SAME PERIOD AND NOT AT ONCE.
PROFITS AND RETURNS
You can get up to 2 tonnes (2,000kg), of processed maize grains from one hectare. One tonne goes for N183,130 and two tonnes will be N366,260.
PURE PROFITS IN FIRST SEASON = N135,260
PURE PROFITS IN SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT SEASONS = N162,260
PLEASE NOTE: JOINING A GROUP OR PAIRING UP WITH A NAIRA MEMBER GREATLY REDUCES THE COST. A GROUP CAN HAVE A MAXIMUM OF SIX PEOPLE.

buikem2:
PIDGIN TRANSLATION SUMMARY


E get this analyser company wey chook eye for our economy talk se 9ja economy grow with 39% even if bad belle people no gree se 9ja go better.

Him come talk se, upon the war and fight fight wey countries dem for obodo Oyibo de do, plus the dollar rate wey high like Zuma rock,... Despite these things 9ja bin still use eye see this improvement for him economy.

Him also talk se with the way things de go, this recession wey carry big yansh sidon for our head, we go soon use caterpillar pack am comot by next year.

Oyibo people de come our country wella invest and na better thing


That's the summary.
I know you guys will wonder and say we are not feeling the improvements. Me too I join una. But may be true what he said.

Novak:
5 ways to get more customers

Getting customers sometimes isn't always romantic...

Sometimes it can be all hustle.

Let's get through 5 ways you can get more customers.

1. Paid Advertising
This involves utilising platforms to acquire customers. It can be online or offline, they include online ads, print ads, billboards etc.
You must very specific with your ads and know why you're setting it up, whether it's for brand awareness, lead generation or making sales.
Also be specific with your target market online in terms of age range, interests and more.
Always monitor your ads to see what's working and what's not.

2. Cold Calling/Cold Emailing
This involves having a list of prospects you don't personally know and contacting them through the phone or email.
There are online directories like Vconnect or BusinessList and lots more where you can get the contact of business owners.
This works best for B2B or service oriented businesses. As long as you have a product/service that adds real value to people's lives don't be shy to pick up that phone and make that call.

3. Hiring a Sales team/Affiliate Marketing
This involves having a team of experienced sales people. The upside to this is that they're already experienced and proven.
You can set targets for them and pay on performance.

4. Joint Ventures/Strategic Partnerships
This involves partnering with businesses who already have your customers.
This must be a win/win type of relationship and not just a parasitic one.
Examples can include a law firm and a web design agency deciding to partner up. They can cross promote each others services to existing customers and make additional money.
Another example can be partnering with social media influencers who are relevant to your product or service. They can get a percentage on sales that come from them.

5. Word of Mouth/Referrals
This is obviously the aftermath of all of the above. This can only be done when your customers are happy or (else you might be the one doing the word of mouth in a prison cell or in court)... Just kidding.
You can also take matters into your hands and give customers an incentive to make referrals maybe through a discount or something else. You can get creative with this.

http://demidigitalagency.com

ShobayoEmma:
lol.
10-6=4.
10-7=3
So which is bigger now? Mark you, 6 is also older than 7 because there would be no 7 if there is no 6; but there could be 6 without 7.
cheers. Wisdom!

ShobayoEmma:
Like Mugabe like Buhari.
Have you ever heard of death that kills without notice? When it knocks at your door, you will know that 6 is bigger than 7.

ADEWUMIMichael:
15 WAYS TO MINISTER WITHOUT BLEMISH(How to be spiritual in ministration)



1) Pray before any ministration, if possible fast for your ministrations ministers and avoid sin.



2) Be addicted to the word of God. In fact memorize them.



3) Do not take any ministration with levity. All ministration in the church are VERY important to God.



4) Do not seek for human appreciation or glorification before or after your ministration. Only God can appreciate you if you have put in your very best.



5) Learn new songs, new ways of praising God. In fact learn an instrument or two.



6 ) Be creative with your songs and the way you play your instrument. The bible records David played skillfully in the bush.



7) Rehearse, Rehearse and do more rehearsals. David was always playing in the bush, that was his way of rehearsing.



Do not compete, competition leads to strife and hatred. It means you are ministering from the flesh. You are unique.



9) Do not be envious of other people. Only you cannot do the work of God. Remember the sky is wide enough for the bird to fly without touching one another.



10) Do not have the mind to "show" or impress people when ministering. If you do that, you already have your rewards.



11) Do not be discouraged or feel bad if you are not allowed to minister on a Sunday or special service. All ministrations, no matter the day, are the same before God.



12) Do not be discouraged about the few number of people under your ministration, God doesn't work with multitude.



13) Do not think you are the best when you have larger number of people under your ministration. Just pray that God moves during your ministration.



14) Develop yourself, personal development is the key. There is no limit to development, even if you have waxed a million album, there are still rooms for development.



15) Take advice from people, also take corrections. However everyone may not like you. Even it is not everybody that likes God.

Ivegotsolutions:
You don’t believe me? Well, Just look at the table below:

Day Value
1 ₦0.01
2 ₦0.02
3 ₦0.04
4 ₦0.08
5 ₦0.16
6 ₦0.32
7 ₦0.64
8 ₦1.28
9 ₦2.56
10 ₦5.12
11 ₦10.24
12 ₦20.48
13 ₦40.96
14 ₦81.92
15 ₦163.84
16 ₦327.68
17 ₦655.36
18 ₦1,310.72
19 ₦2,621.44
20 ₦5,242.88
21 ₦10,485.76
22 ₦20,971.52
23 ₦41,943.04
24 ₦83,886.08
25 ₦167,772.16
26 ₦335,544.32
27 ₦671,088.64
28 ₦1,342,177.28
29 ₦2,684,354.56
30 ₦5,368,709.12

You see it?- This is called the principle of Compounded Effect. Notice that your one kobo did not even amount to anything of value until the 15th day (₦163.84), even though it was growing. When you invest efforts please understand that the results of every efforts are first planted in the soil as a "root" and you will often not see it. Though it is rapidly growing it NEVER seems so on the surface. More grease to the elbows of every hustling folks out and about everyday trying to make a great future themselves. Your success will speak, very soon.

opsynea2j:
Happy sunday

Abiodunspectre:
The relevance of ICT to the society cannot be over emphasized because it plays a key role in the development of Adults, children and the economy at large. However, care must be taken to ensure that children pick only vital information online and interact with the right people so that the use of ICT does not change the young and complex mind of a child. So here are 5 smart safety tips to keep your kids safe online and away from harm.

S-Safe: Do not give out personal information when chatting or uploading online. Personal information includes your email address, phone number and password.

M-Meeting: Meeting someone you have only been chatting with online can be unsafe.

A-Accepting: Accepting emails, IM messages or opening files, pictures or text messages from people you don't know or trust can lead to problems (Viruses and horrible messages)

R-Reliable: Someone online might lie about who they are and the information on the internet may not be true.If you like chatting online it’s best to only chat to real world friends and family.

T-Tell: Tell your parents or trusted adults if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or worried, or if you or someone you know is being bullied online.

Source: Nigerian Communication Commission's
https://mobile.facebook.com/nigerian.communications.commission/photos/a.430328527048398.1073741825.161066787307908/1436288609785713/?type=3

Lautechgossip:
​It’s that time of the year again when mosquitoes and other insects are available all around us in droves spreading diseases. You should be planning to prevent this from happening by making sure they don’t feast on you. The best way to do this is to understand mosquitoes and know the dos and don’ts that can help repel them and prevent you from getting malaria.

1. Dos: Resist The Urge To Scratch When Bitten By A Mosquito

Scratching the area you were Bitten will only make things worse since doing so will add more to the inflammation. A new study conducted at Temple University suggests that the urge to scratch is subconscious and a way in which our brains conspire against us.

The researchers rubbed an itch-inducing plant on the arms of 10 people with chronic itch or itching that has lasted for more than 6 weeks and 10 healthy people as a contrast. The brain’s of the participants were then scanned when they were allowed to scratch the itch. Both groups showed heightened activity in the reward centers of the brain (the areas that basically encourage us to keep doing what we’re doing) indicating a conspiracy. The conclusion was that it is difficult to ignore those impulses which is why you find it difficult to leave an insect bite alone.

While you may find the urge to scratch irresistible, stay strong. You can instead put some ice on the bite to help reduce the inflammation and the urge to scratch the itch.

2. Dos: Allow Your Heart Breath

Mosquitoes use carbon dioxide (CO2) as a guide when they’re searching and identifying potential food targets. The minute your heart rate goes up and your body produces more carbon dioxide, more insects will likely bite you. Exercises, consuming alcohol and eating spicy foods are among the things that can increase your metabolism and your carbon dioxide production which mosquitoes especially find irresistible.

3. Don’ts: Eating Certain Foods or supplements

Certain foods such as bananas, garlic, or supplements that contain B vitamins can repel mosquitoes but they won’t do much good on the long run.

It’s that time of the year again when mosquitoes and other insects are available all around us in droves spreading diseases. You should be planning to prevent this from happening by making sure they don’t feast on you. The best way to do this is to understand mosquitoes and know the dos and don’ts that can help repel them and prevent you from getting malaria.

4. Dos: Buy Clothes With Tight Weaves

Mosquitoes find it hard to penetrate clothing that are made up of tight weaves. Synthetic fibers that are made as athletic apparels are particularly useful when you’re outdoors and in an area where there would be lots of insects. Cotton and linen however don’t give much protection against them. Outfits that offer protection from the sun will surely have weaves tight enough to block insect bites. will also have a tight enough weave to block bites.

5. Dos: Wear Light Colours

Mosquitoes tend to use their vision to look for good during the daytime when there is light and since they tend to fly close to the ground, they will be on the lookout to find targets that contrast with the horizon. This makes light colours less attractive to them and dark colours more attractive.

6. Dos: Blow Them Away

Any breeze that blows above the speed of 1 mile per hour is capable of stopping mosquitoes from flying. All you need to do is to turn up your fan or the air conditioning system this season and you will have a suitable deterrent. Remember to keep the flow of air towards the lower part of your body because mosquitoes tend to fly very close to the ground as a way of avoiding wind. Directing the fan and airflow towards your legs will stop them from biting you.

It’s that time of the year again when mosquitoes and other insects are available all around us in droves spreading diseases. You should be planning to prevent this from happening by making sure they don’t feast on you. The best way to do this is to understand mosquitoes and know the dos and don’ts that can help repel them and prevent you from getting malaria.

7. Don’ts: Avoid Spending Money On Coils

Mosquito coils, citronella candles and other oils are natural insect repellants, but are only effective if their smoke or scent are able to get between you and the insects. If you’re lighting coils that are a few feet off the ground, they will do very little to keep the insects at bay as chances are they won’t be effective.

http://fabinfos.com/how-to-stop-mosquitoes-and-other-insects-from-feeding-from-you/

Lalasticlala ishilove mynd44 seun Dominique

Cutezt:
The most profitable information on your Android gadgets are your photos, files or video. What's more, we've all inadvertently erroneously hit the erase button. In any case, don't freeze; you can recover all that you've inadvertently erased on your phone.

There are many tools out there however I'm going lay more accentuation on] DiskDigger .


DiskDigger can undelete and recover lost photographs and pictures from your memory card or interior memory.


No establishing fundamental! Regardless of whether you unintentionally erased a photograph, or even reformatted your memory card, DiskDigger's effective information recovery components can locate your lost pictures and let you restore them.

The free version of DiskDigger can recover photographs what's more, videos just (recovering videos requires your gadget to be rooted).

The Pro form can recover different sorts of files than, and furthermore permits transferring recovered files over FTP (once more, recovering any sorts of files other than photographs requires your gadget to be rooted ).


The most profitable information on your Android gadgets are your photos, files or video. What's more, we've all inadvertently erroneously hit the erase button. In any case, don't freeze; you can recover all that you've inadvertently erased on your phone.

There are many tools out there however I'm going lay more accentuation on][b] DiskDigger .


DiskDigger can undelete and recover lost photographs and pictures from your memory card or interior memory.


No establishing fundamental! Regardless of whether you unintentionally erased a photograph, or even reformatted your memory card, DiskDigger's effective information recovery components can locate your lost pictures and let you restore them.

The free version of DiskDigger can recover photographs what's more, videos just (recovering videos requires your gadget to be rooted).

The Pro form can recover different sorts of files than, and furthermore permits transferring recovered files over FTP (once more, recovering any sorts of files other than photographs requires your gadget to be rooted ).



Stages to Recover Your Files

DiskDigger from the Playstore or click
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.defianttech.diskdigger&hl=en

>>Launch the application, it will show two alternatives: "Basic scan" and "Full scan." The "full" scan functionality is accessible just on rooted gadgets, though the "basic" functionality is accessible paying little heed to regardless of whether your gadget is rooted.

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>> If your gadget is not rooted, tap the "Begin basic photograph scan" button to proceed, and proceed to the "Scanning for files" segment underneath.


>> When you use the application on a rooted gadget, you may see a Superuser ask for window,press "Permit" so as to give DiskDigger root access.

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>> select the sorts of files that you'd jump at the chance to recover. For better execution, please select as it were the document sorts that you really require.

>>Wait while DiskDigger recover your files

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>>You would now be able to save the recovered files to your gadget, or an application or by means of FTP.

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With DiskDigger, you don't have anything to stress
over loosing any files or photographs on your Android
since it will recover all.


Source =
http://tutsmap..is/2017/06/how-to-recover-deleted-files-on-android.html

Nigeriadondie:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihrJB7Lmx9I

msanda:
The cut-down version of the above is as follows:

1. Go to http://www.nigeriadriverslicence.org and click "Renewal of Driver's Licence" under "DL Application"

2. Enter your details and submit the forms. Remember to select 'No' under the Repeat Biometric Data Capture option (unless you recently got tribal marks )

3. Pay online using your Visa or MasterCard

4. Print 2 copies of the Driver's Licence Application Preview Page

5. Make 2 copies of your current driver's licence

6. Get 2 passport photographs

7. Head to your selected FRSC Capture Center with your original driver's licence

8. Submit the forms, pay N1,000 for the VIO test/CD, make all needed photocopies

9. Collect your temporary licence and check back in 3 months for the new one.

Adieza:
By Othouke Felix



www.agricinfo.com/2017/06/business-plan-for-cassava-production.html?m=1

anthney87:
Nigeria we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribe and tongue may differ,
In brotherhood we stand,
Nigerians all, and proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.

Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign,
In peace or battle honour'd,
And this we count as gain,
To hand on to our children
A banner without stain.

O God of all creation,
Grant this our one request,
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed,
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.


Nigeria
"Nigeria We Hail Thee"

Words by: Lilian Jean Williams

Music by: Frances Benda

In use: 1960-1978

Nigeria's first anthem, written by a British
expatriate, was in use until 1978, when the
government changed the anthem. (This
anthem still can be heard in Nigeria as a form
of protest against the government.)

kolafolabi:
The hardship is too much o Lord.

To pay salary - Na wahala
To sign budget - Na problem
To build refineries - Na story
To fix road - Na trouble
To increase Electricity Mega Watts - Tomorrow no dey end

Which kind country be this God? We need your divine intervention

Prec1ous:
I am so sorry, the pain from kidney stone is so bad that sometimes death looks like a great escape.

Worry less though...

Okay brother let's go, I am not a doctor so I will not recommend drugs.

Let's go natural, which is the hard way.

. 1 litre of water every evening before sleeping and another in the morning before eating ,the idea here is to dissolve the stones so you can pass them out.

. Stay clear of caffeinated, gassy and sugary drinks.

. Less salt or no more salts in your diet.

. Stay clear of red meat and junks like noodles.

. There will be pains, so you can have ibuprofen when it starts.

. Acidic fruits are a no, citrus and friends. Go for watermelon and cucumber.

. Eat lesser but let your body fluids be higher, composition of only water.

. See your doctor for a prescription alongside this.

Lalasticlala, seun and Mynd44, others may value this information.

Dottore:
Don't go wasting your money in surgery. Don't panic because most times it's the psychological factor that worsens and ailment or even kill people.

This is your time to take advantage of the power of ordinary table water and cucumber.
Force your self to take at least equivalent of 12 sachets of pure water daily for 3weeks start immediately you wake up in the morning. 4 in the morning, 4 in the afternoon then 4 in the evening. Please note that you will be frequently have the urge to urinate owing to the unusual and increased intake of water.
Take up to 6 sizeable cucumbers daily as well for the same period. Go for medical checkup to monitor your progress I bet even your doctor will be amazed.
It worked for my friend I'm sure it will work for you. Thank me later

presidency:
Here's What The Branding Guru Mr Leke Alder Says To Start-Ups (New Businesses)

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ACADEMY

Entrepreneurship:
Entrepreneurs around the world deserve commendation. They take risks where others fear to tread, they think out of the box, they are not afraid to try new ventures, and they are usually champions of innovation. In a developing country such as Nigeria, the risk is even greater as entrepreneurs assume all the risks and rewards of launching a new business. The high degree of initiative required to manage any enterprise goes to show that entrepreneurship is no mean feat.

Many times, entrepreneurs find themselves struggling in a competitive market. From a business point of view, it’s a case of dog-eat-dog, and the entrepreneur is faced with two major challenges – the need for continuous innovation and the need to maintain enough stability in a rapidly changing environment.

There is a steep learning curve between starting a business and keeping that business alive.

In Nigeria, small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) make up 96% of businesses, according to a survey conducted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). A study carried out by the Federal Office of Statistics places this figure at 97%. However, they contribute to only approximately 48% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

How Is Branding Relevant to An Entrepreneur?

Simply put, as an entrepreneur, your brand is your promise to your customer. It tells customers what to expect from your products and services, and it differentiates your offering from your competitors’.

Your brand strategy is how, where, when and to whom you plan on communicating and delivering your brand messages.

Where you advertise is also part of your brand strategy, as are your communication distribution channels. What you communicate visually and verbally is important too.

An effective brand strategy gives you a major edge in competitive markets. Consistent, strategic branding leads to strong brand equity. Brand equity is the added perceived value bestowed on your products or services that allows you to charge more for your brand than what identical, unbranded products command.

How Should Entrepreneurs Brand Their Businesses?

Defining your brand is like a journey of business self-discovery. It can be difficult, time-consuming and uncomfortable. It requires, at the very least, that you answer the following questions:

1. What is your company's mission?
2. What are the benefits and features of your products or services?
3. What do your customers and prospects already think of your company?
4. What qualities do you want them to associate with your company?
5. Do your research. Learn the needs, habits and desires of your current and prospective customers. And don't rely on what you think they think. Find out.
In branding a business, it is also important that entrepreneurs find a “voice” that reflects their business. This “voice” should be applied to all written communication and be incorporated into the visual imagery of all materials relating to the business.

The “voice” should be reflected in the attitude and disposition of all who represent the business. For example, an enterprise with a performing customer service team can be said to be projecting a reliable and efficient “voice”.

There should be a clearly defined vision and mission which drives the operations of the enterprise. To cite a Nigerian example, Guaranty Trust Bank, a leading financial institution, identified a number of problems in Nigeria’s banking sector, and set up shop with the aim of restoring the ethos of service in the banking industry. Today, the bank has positioned itself as Nigeria’s favourite bank for millennials. Guaranty Trust Bank emphasises customer service, visual brand standards and technology.

What Can Be Gathered from All This?
From the thoughts highlighted above, there are a few pointers that budding entrepreneurs should pay attention to:
a) Identify the needs of the market as well as the general perception of the product you are selling.
b) Define your target audience and niche.
c) Have a carefully laid-out mission and vision that guide the business.
d) Develop a “voice” that reflects the direction and spirit of the enterprise.
e) Draw up an efficient strategy that communicates that voice consistently across multiple platforms.

In conclusion, every business needs a brand identity to achieve all-round success in a market that is never short of competition. Every enterprise must have that distinguishing feature that sets it apart from others who provide similar services. From logos to taglines to standards of service, creating a brand identity is necessary to avoid getting lost in the crowd of businesses and service providers.

Leke Alder is credited with introducing branding as a discipline to Nigeria. He is the Principal of Alder Consulting and has consulted on branding and brand policy both locally and internationally.

Pavore9:
There is really so much Bananas can offer us, from wine to chips.

Thistrendblog:
Banana keep adding value to it daily demand despite economy situation, still many can't go a day without consuming banana or fry plantain at most African homes. Banana farming is promising and profitable.

Banana and Plantain Plantation are demanded daily all over the country, not to talk of it Blood provision to the body. People (Farmers) now succeed through the plantation of Banana and Plantain. Many entrepreneur can testify to this.

It is true about the saying which goes thus; it takes a risk to be a millionaire, with banana farming the risk involve is very minimal to the core, it is not the kind of farming that attracts too much competition, but it is the type that rains money for the farmer for many years.

Many families in the rural and urban areas use the economy of Nigeria as excuse for being poor, while many graduates from numerous tertiary institutions around the country rain abusive words on the government for not creating more jobs that they can get employed in, everyone conveniently forgets that God actually blessed the soil of Nigeria by making it a very fertile land for agriculture. Some other set of people believe that farming is meant for some set of individual in their village while they are meant to do white collar jobs, this mentality has led to the death of so many as a result of poverty instead of farming their way out of poverty. If many people in this country could take out a moment to sit down and review their standards of living, they will come to the realization that their complaints about poverty, unemployment and inability to take care of themselves in their present situation was actually their own making.

Owing to the fact that Banana farming is the most neglected farming in Nigeria, it is one aspect of farming that is promising and has profitable potentials than most other farming one can venture into. The most basic thing you need to begin your banana farm is knowledge which happens to be most useful and effective when applied and useless and ineffective when ignored. As a banana farmer you can be making five hundred thousand naira (N500,000) or more on a monthly basis just from your banana and plantain plantation if you place it in a commercial standard.

I know of a University student called Dayo who has no sponsor to help him through the tertiary institution, but having the will to succeed and a little portion of land he inherited from his parents, he discovered how lucrative banana farming could be and then sought out knowledge on how to properly farm banana and plantain.

In this article I will be telling you the steps he took to becoming successful in banana farming.

• First Step Taken
The first thing my friend Dayo did was to gain knowledge on banana plantation. Since he didn’t have much money to pay for training, he decided to follow a banana farmer to cultivate his plantation. After few months, he gained basic knowledge of what to do and how to do it, and virtually all his questions about farming banana were answered in the process of his training.

After his training, Dayo made a plan of how to go about his plantation and academics. This signifies that banana farming won’t ask you to quit your present job, or stop your education, you could actually do both together without one hindering another. His plan covered questions like what are the things he need for his plantation, how could he get what he needed, what are his expected output and profit? And so many other questions were carefully answered after in depth research and documented. This was my friends first step to farming banana.

• Second Step Taken
The second step to farming banana is land procurement. If you can’t afford to buy one, you can partner with a farmer or rent a farmland that is not been cultivated.

Although land procurement happens to be the next step, my friend got lucky because he already inherited a portion of land, so he moved on to step three.

In procuring the land you need to consider the climate condition of the environment. It has been discovered that banana plantations thrive very well in an average climate, that is a climate that is not too hot nor too cold. Also they do grow well in soil that is naturally fertilized or thick compost manure. You can also consider surrounding your plantation with tall trees so as to provide your banana with needed shades that is going to help maintain the humidity of their surroundings.

• Third Step Taken
After procuring your land you need to prepare the land for farming activity. So the very first thing to do is clearing the land. Your purpose of clearing your land is to create more space for planting, make the land convenient for planting; to remove bush, stumps, stones and trees from the soil you intend to plant bananas and plantain. Basically land clearing helps you to boost the productivity of the plantation.


• Fourth Step Taken
This is the step where you acquire the suckers you will be planting. Getting a good sucker is very important as it’s an prerequisite for making a good harvest. Banana is not planted like every other plant where you just drop some seed into the ground and it survives and starts growing, rather you get suckers not seeds for your prepared farm land.

After the suckers must have been acquired the next thing to do is transplanting, the sucker usually have corm at the bottom during transplanting be sure that the corm or the roots at the bottom is trimmed properly before planting. Make a space of about 8 to 10 meters between planted suckers and keep them moist.

• Fifth Step Taken
As your banana grows, you need to manage them properly by clearing weeds around them. Weed clearing gives room to proper growth health of the banana and elimination of every growth threat the banana might face. As plantain grows in the plantation you should device means of protecting it from strong wind, also cultivate the habit of throwing dead plantain or banana leaves back into the soil of the plantation, doing this keep the plantain well nourished.

Your plantation will be ready in about 13-15 months from time of planting, after harvest you do not have to plant another suckers, as you harvest the matured suckers other suckers spring up by itself, continuously you plantation will last for 15 to 20 years without need to plant another sucker.

These are the basic steps that made my friend Dayo to be self sustained in school and after school.

1 sucker for 20 years, what a beautiful investment.

Source: http://www.thistrend.com.ng/2017/05/growing-banana-in-nigeria-how-to-start.html?m=1

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