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NLanders are always quick to point out ppl's errors not considering d constraints dat might hv caused it....buh dah one no concern me sha. Sm1 said i'm feeling special which is wrong cos i'm just trying to find out d average age of fresh graduates. I finished at 23 cos i studied a 5yr course with d initial year i spent trying to gain admission. Everybody has a story to tell.

erunz:
Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria-economically, socially and otherwise. From the comical to the puzzling and the most shocking, it all happens in this city of over 15 million people. It is a fascinating place to be.

Due to the complexities that make Lagos unique, people have evolved different ways to communicate, interact and pass along messages which can only be understood by people who are familiar with these slangs.

As a first time visitor in Lagos, you need to keep these slangs at your finger-tips as they may come handy at any time. Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares 5 street parlance you must know if you are resident in the centre of excellence.

Johnny Just Come

Also known as JJC, it is an argot used to describe someone who is naive because they are visiting an unfamiliar terrain for the first time. If people find this to be your status, they may want to take advantage of you. So, do not act like a JJC especially when you are inside a public bus or transacting business.

Akube

Amongst traders of Igbo extraction, Akube refers to goods or products that have little quality or have been previously used. Interestingly, many people have come to associate themselves with Akube products as its affordability attracts higher purchase.

Shine Your Eyes

Shine your eyes simply admonish you to be very vigilant. This is because Lagos is a crowded city and nearly everyone is in a hurry. You should be vigilant and conscious. By the you do not need to worry too much because Lagos is safe but ensure that you shine your eyes always.

On You Own

Oyo is a state in South-west Nigeria. However, when ear catches that word, they are not referring to Oyo Staterather it simply means you are On Your Own. For example, if you want to borrow money from a friend, he uses the acronym Oyo, it means it is not possible. It is often used to express negation.

Owambe

Even though Owambe is a Yoruba slang, it is now a universal expression for partying. So, when next you hear Owambe, get your traditional wear ready, you are going for a christening, birthday or wedding and ensure that you enjoy yourself.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/10/street-slangs-you-must-know-when-you-in-lagos/

old slangs

B4 u start saying its not how far but how well....pls i'm already aware of that notion. D motive behind this thread is to get the idea of what age a normal Nigerian, living a normal Nigerian life should posses his/her first degree.
Btw, i'm 23 and i finshed few weeks ago. I'm i late, on time or ahead of time cos sm1 said i'm too young to start going to offices with my certificate...lool
tnx 4ur honest replies. Cc lalasticlala

Orimili:
I will say that I'm closer to 30. I've never been in a real relationship, nor do I feel like I have a good understanding of what expectations there are in one these days.

Holuwakemmy16:
I bet with u in d next 15 years to come nigeria will be one of the best country in the world

i like ur faith...buh don't bet on nigeria, else u hv alot to give away

classicTutor:
Are you sure '16A is Feb!!!

feb/march

cant wait for feb '16 already! TeamA16

activelyA:
Going for the next batch...
I am a lady but this is my greatest fear...

In fact, I MUST NOT RETURN...

Thanks...this is really a great motivation for me

Going for d next batch also....perfect time to follow this thread

cresentsneh:
pls kindly add me to any gionee group on whatsapp: 08117762003

what is dis one saying, u didnt read my comment b4 quoting me abi

i couldnt find anytin like m3 mini online, can sm1 post a link to d phone's specs n price?

LogoDWhiz:
Nice!

Nah, you can't.

thanks

repping A16, buh want to know if its possible to chose 3 states from d same zone

Pls how much is this gionee m5 sef?

I just dey observe jeje

Ilorin people and fornication sha.....God save dat land

Hmmm...dis comfirms that u are only a real handsome guy when u have money

6/10 of d above listed talks exactly abt me. I'm just not sure if i'm an introvert or not.

hilarious pics....buh op y na?

etisalat is really trying. Same thing happened in my school last month.

Cykik:
not a single flaw at all.

Thanks dear

Cykik:
I use m2 mini. Bt dont know where the memory card slot is and sim1. Pls help me

How has ur been ur experience wit d phone? Any flaws yet? I'm asking cos I hv a plan to get d fone.

Sowie I couldn't ans ur question

nice

Ok....learning

Heazy2015:
I had been usiing my Blackberry Bold 5. I think. One
of those camera phones and it was clear that The Lord
wanted me to upgrade. A new year beckoned and I wanted to
enter it with one of those phones that used stylus and were
y’know big. So, ladies and gentlemen, I proceeded to proceed to
Computer Village to make my dream a reality. I had with me
my old phone and about N10, 000. The plan of course was to
do a swap, add some cash and get the precious Q10. Gosh, I
was so excited.

That’s how I got there with my own two legs and saw those
guys that sell phones on the street. Asked one if he had the
phone o, he said yes. Can’t remember his name sha, but he sha
showed me the Q10. I played with it, even made a demo call
and all to be sure it worked. Baba took me off the street saying,
“We can’t do business here o, before these agberos will ask you
to settle them”. So, he took me to a shed. All this while, he
wrapped the Q10 in a white handkerchief saying he didn’t
want it to scratch and that’s how he keeps his phones. Me that I
wasn’t even paying attention. I was just excited ‘cos my level
was about to change. Nigga just give me phone, abeg.

So, we’re chilling in this shed, negotiating. He says I’m going
to have to give up my phone and cash. I’m like, “How much?”
He says like N15, 000. I’m like, “Just look at this scam. I’ll
give you N10, 000 last.” He mutters some shot and agrees. He
takes my phone to check it. He then tells me he’s going to stop
a bike for me so that no agberos will disturb me immediately
we’re done. I’m like Okak. He takes the N10, 000, counts it
and then gets a bike for me. He tells me not to stop o because
these agberos. So he hands me the handkerchief.

Men and brethren, I got on this bike so excited and told the
bike man, “Go go go, don’t stop!!!”

The bike man took me to Allen avenue before I came down. I
held on to this handkerchief like my life depended on it. Fam, I
was a big boy now. They were going to respect me now. I had
officially arrived. Do they know those of us that have Q10?
Shiiii.

So I said, let me check my phone jare. I unwrapped the hanky.
Children of God, I unwrapped the hanky – and looking at me
in all it’s glory was a bright white bar of B29 soap. I looked at
the soap, the soap looked at me…I looked at the soap. I poked
the soap. Maybe this was a case for the phone. I turned the
soap over. No buttons, No screen. I was weak, guys. I was
weak. I stood there for some minutes staring at this soap.
Look. I took the quickest bike back to Computer Village. Of
course, it was instinct. I didn’t see the seller. I still had the
bloody soap. One idiot there now asked me, “Broda, why you
dey para? Dem no give you the cream wey dey follow the
soap?”

Ladies and gentlemen, I had sold my phone and paid extra
N10, 000 for B29 soap (with no accompanying cream). That’s
most likely the most expensive B29 soap in the history of
Nigeria.

I Have to borrow my aunts phone for the main time


You can as well share Ur own experience too

From ur story, I'll conclude that u are a newbie in computer village...or lagos entirely

idari:
Lagos d state I havnt visited and don't wish to visit

R u 4real?

I,m so happy to born and breed in lag.

U shld visit smtime....a trial will convince u

op, from d look of things, i think u married a liability, she has nothing to contribute financially. Best solution: refuse to b broke, just like my ghanian friends 'r2bees'. Don't break ur marriage because of dat, u are already in it and u need to manage d situation as a man.

4X4:
WHERE IS UR LOCATION ? IM IN LAGOS 07089728887

i'm also based in lagos but i'm in school now (minna). Till next month b4 i enta lag.

hw much can i get gionee m2 mini?

HTC one V for sale, only problem is the damaged inbuilt battery and i cant get a replacement in my current location. Price 5K.

mikolo80:
do they not pay taxes. abeg make we hear word about social responsibility. if the man carry him factory comot na, na cry we go de hear. stupid labor unions. if you no like d job, quit and go and start your own company them pay your workers whatever you like

taxes r deducted from thier wages b4 it even gets into their acct. Stop spreading false news pls