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 Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by iamakbar(m): 7:00am On May 12, 2022 |
de3lar: A few things I noticed; your response lack depth. 1. How did you know about this university? You literally said your pman(assuming your dad?) handpicked the university for you….��♂️ 2. Why the US? You also just said “because I just finished my URP HND, getting a degree will make me qualified to take over my father’s company” Shebi you sef see say the responses no gel with the question the lady dey ask you. Above all, consular wants to see that FI applicants are confident, high standing personnel that have a mind of their own etc. I hope you get approved the next time. 16 Likes |
| Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by iamakbar(m): 11:28pm On May 10, 2022 |
@Moshkom, @UmmZayd, and co I have a peculiar question: Can someone pay 2 visa fees and create 2 visa appointments (say one for Lagos and Abuja) with the same profile just to get a favorable date? I know that question might be a bit confusing, so here's the backstory: I have a visa appointment in Lagos in August which is just a day or two before my resumption date (I feel it is too close and I don't want to risk it, god forbid a denial). I interviewed last year in November at Abuja (using EA) and got denied. Hence, I am afraid my chances of getting another emergency appointment approved (especially for Lagos) might be very slim. As early dates have been showing in Abuja, I thought to look towards Abuja for dates but I do not want to cancel the Lagos appointment I already have (because even though it is too close to resumption, it is still better than after-resumption dates). So I paid a new visa fee with the mindset of creating a fresh appointment for Abuja. However, I couldn't finish this registration because I keep getting the prompt that they have identified a very similar profile (my initial Lagos appointment) on their database and they want me to merge the profiles together. My big dilemma now is, what do you advise I do given this current situation? If I merge the profiles, will I still be able to make appointments for both Abuja and Lagos? Please help |
| Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by iamakbar(m): 11:27am On May 10, 2022 |
I pray you get your visa approved. Congratulations in advance. Ebi1: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by iamakbar(m): 5:00am On May 09, 2022 |
Anyone going to New Mexico State University for Fall 2022? Let’s connect 09074946584 |
| Science/Technology / Is this the first social media management software to be built by Nigerians? by iamakbar(m): 11:23am On May 26, 2021 |
Young Nigerians have built a social media management software to help small and medium scale businesses thrive better. The platform called Simpu is a simple software for businesses looking to streamline customer interactions and business processes into one app. It allows you to sync all your chat direct messages (WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Messenger, SMS) as one inbox. It also lets marketing teams find newer audiences at a lower cost of acquisition (CAC) using data they already have. The interesting thing is, this is arguably the first indigenous social management software being built by Nigerians and specifically tailored for both local and global users. According to the founder, Collins Iheagwara and his cofounders, Kolawole Balogun and Tioluwani Kolawole, the journey to building Simpu started a year ago when they set out on a daring mission to build an infrastructure that optimizes conversations on social media so merchants can connect with their customers seamlessly and efficiently. “We realised that building the API wasn’t enough. There’s the need to build the use cases, build the tools that allow a business to go about their daily activities without stress,” Collins said. Why is there a need for this software? Have you ever tried to make enquiries about a product on social media? You send the merchant a direct message to ask about that bag you saw on their page. You wait for as long as 3-4 hours, sometimes longer just for the account handler to tell you that the person who will respond to your enquiries uses another account! Even with sellers that have e-commerce websites, the process is clumsy involving many unnecessary steps. Typically, you still negotiate the price with the seller via social media, then upon payment, you have to send proof of payment for confirmation. In the midst of this clumsiness, fatigue sets in. Sellers become tired of answering questions, and buyers become distrustful. This is what simpu is looking to solve. Here’s are some of the features of Simpu. Inbox Simpu’s core feature is called Inbox. It integrates different messaging channels into one inbox so you can engage with customers and partners from one place. You can also unify the identity of a contact by merging their different social profiles as one. Beyond this, inbox allows you to perform functions such as snooze, send later and analytics on how people respond to messages. You can also assign conversations to team members to solve specific customer problems. These features increase the effectiveness of communication. Process payment Imagine you’re chatting with a customer who wants to buy a red bag costing ₦10,000 ($25). The current sales flow is that upon agreeing, you’ll ask for customer details and bank account information. When the customer pays, the person might need to send proof of payment. It’s a long process filled with avoidable steps. With Simpu, when you set up your account, you get a dedicated bank account. With this bank account, you can request payment using a unique link, once payment happens everyone is informed. This feature accepts payments in over 50 countries because of SImpu’s API integration with existing payment companies such as Stripe, Paystack, Flutterwave. Soon, users of Simpu would be able to access credit directly from Simpu based on their transaction history. List Consider this feature as deeper and more efficient database management. With Simpu, List connects to other tools to allow for seamless flow of information. It’s flexible to use for different companies and different units. It helps you make more intelligent decisions. For example, you can segment contacts, based on the actions they’ve done: based on how often they’ve opened your messages or based on how much they’ve bought from you. Simpu provides a suite of tools and services that meet people at their level of need. If you’re an Instagram seller who doesn’t do much you can decide to use only the inbox feature. If you’re a bigger company, you can take it a notch higher by using smart automation and data analytics tools that let you automatically send a customer birthday message or a notification of loan expiry. The ultimate goal of Simpu is to shorten the distance between customers and sellers.
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| Career / Re: Wema Bank Opens Innovative Trainning School For Old And New Staff by iamakbar(m): 6:50pm On Apr 19, 2021 |
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| Career / Wema Bank Opens Innovative Trainning School For Old And New Staff by iamakbar(m): 1:48pm On Apr 16, 2021 |
In Nigeria, commercial banks have a considerably high number of training academies. In fact, out of the 22 registered commercial banks in the country, 17 have accredited academies. As the demands for a better career experience increase, banks are beginning to focus on the learning experience of their people by investing in learning spaces that provide students and instructors with what they want and expect. For a long time, banks’ training institutes have typically functioned around rigidity. From their spatial architecture, learning modes, to furnishings, these spaces hardly allow for flexibility which is a core requirement for the learning space of the future. A very good example of a corporate learning space that is future relevant and user-centered is the Wema Bank’s Purple Academy designed by Spacefinish. I experienced this learning space some weeks back and here are the things I noticed there: A Flexible Space That Supports Active Learning Learning spaces that are flexible enough to allow users learn how, where, and when they want will deliver more impact to professionals. By introducing elements like dynamic modular furniture into the design of the Purple Academy, Spacefinish ensures that users can enjoy endless configuration that accommodates peer-to-peer collaboration or focus work as their various learning situation demands. Multi-functionality and Blended Learning Corporate institutions need to reimagine their learning space to allow for blended learning which allows for physical and online learning experiences to take place at the same time. The Purple Academy boasts audiovisual features like screens on the wall and ceiling-mounted microphones to optimize the experience for remote learners. Also, the lecture theatre spots a collapsible wall that not only inspires users but also enhances the multi-functionality of the space. Engendering Innovation Through Inspiration Students and instructors want to be a part of something creative and inspiring. However, traditional learning space comes with a lot of inhibition in this regard by being bland and uninspiring. In designing the Purple Academy, Spacefinish infused copious inspiration touchpoints. The library in the Purple Academy reflects the influence of technology on libraries. To portray this, Spacefinish installed tablet-like bookshelves to show how educational materials can now be accessed through digital devices Wema Bank’s Purple Academy really has shown that it has become paramount for corporate institutions like banks to reimagine their learning spaces. Through the intentional design of learning spaces that are flexible enough to promote collaboration and innovation easily, corporate institutions can be assured that professionals can become the best version of themselves
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| Crime / 25 Years Of Business But Now I Have To Restart From Zero - ENDSARS Riots Victim by iamakbar(m): 7:01am On Nov 16, 2020 |
This story curated by Fundall is about a man who started from nothing, managed to build a business for himself and lost everything in the looting and vandalism that ensued after the Lekki massacre. A true life story similar to that of many entrepreneurs. We should not forget them. Read below:https://twitter.com/get_fundall/status/1325764837788561413?s=19 #StoriesIndeed 20 Likes 6 Shares
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| Crime / Re: How SARS Checked My Alerts And Judged It A Crime by iamakbar(m): 9:26am On Nov 02, 2020 |
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| Crime / How SARS Checked My Alerts And Judged It A Crime by iamakbar(m): 9:25am On Nov 02, 2020 |
One afternoon, I was attending a function with my Aunt. We were in an Uber. In the middle of a small traffic jam, we were approached by one scary looking armed man. I have anxiety issues, coupled with the fact that I have had multiple horrible experiences with SARS men in the past, so I immediately recognized them, and my heart started racing. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGhOl26HfJY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 11 Likes 6 Shares
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| Nairaland / General / Here's How To Get Free 5GB Data Bonus From Glo by iamakbar(m): 9:32am On Oct 07, 2020 |
Globacom, has unveiled a new pre-paid tariff plan called 'Berekete', which offers subscribers, outstanding benefits for both calls and data. Subscribers will enjoy the benefits whenever they recharge their lines with a minimum of N100. The plan is open to new and existing prepaid customers. Also, a welcome bonus of N600 awaits new customers who successfully register their SIM, recharge their lines, and make calls. N400 out of the bonus will be used for calls to all networks while N200 be dedicated to data. Customers on Berekete plan will also be entitled to a massive 700 percent bonus on every recharge to call all networks and to browse the Internet as well as voice bonus of N20,000. Also, they will get 5GB data bonus from a single recharge. New customers who purchase between N50 and N10,000 worth of data plan are entitled to 100% extra data volumes. However, new customers will only enjoy this offer for the first four months of joining the network. While new customers get Berekete by default, existing prepaid customers can subscribe by dialling *230#. They will instantly be able to enjoy the 700 percent bonus on all recharges, but will not be entitled to the one-off welcome bonus as well as the bonus on data plan purchases. Also named as ambassadors at the event are Mrs. Simisola Kosoko who is better known by her stage name, "Simi" and Africa's highest scorer at the last Nations Cup, and Manchester United attacker, Odion Ighalo. Similarly, the telecoms company announced an extension of its endorsement deal with the World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Olaseni Joshua, who currently holds four boxing titles. |
| Nairaland / General / Coca-cola Wants You To Celebrate #NaijaLikeNeverBefore On Independence Day by iamakbar(m): 7:08pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
Ahead of Independence day, Coca-Cola calls on Nigerians to set a record for the ‘largest number of people singing the National anthem at the same time’. The #NaijaLikeNeverBefore is a refreshing initiative to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th independence Anniversary in grand style. Highlighting the unifying power that music has on our people, Coca-Cola encourages Nigerians around the world to sing the National Anthem in one voice on the 1st of October at 10.30AM, via the Coca-Cola Nigeria YouTube channel. It is expected that the act will see millions of Nigerians around the world renew their commitment to our great nation in a sensational and awe-inspiring virtual concert with the likes of Tu Baba, Rema, Yemi Alade and Cohbams. The event is an ode to the generous heart, extraordinary energy, and buoyant spirit of Nigerians and a manifestation of the brand's belief that we can all emerge stronger from this moment. Music is a unifying medium for Nigerians and nothing uplifts us like the expression of pride in all things Nigerian. The National sing-off is a platform to express pride on a very special day and can be enjoyed from the comfort of our homes. And to celebrate the unique, diverse, greatness and endless possibilities rooted in Nigerians, music legend 2Baba, renowned artiste Yemi Alade, and the exemplary dexterity of Cobhams and Rema as a representative of future Nigerian torchbearers will be ready to celebrate virtually with Nigerians How Nigerians can participate in the #NaijaLikeNeverBefore celebrations The exclusive virtual music concert and Independence Day National Anthem Sing-Off can be live -streamed from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world. To learn more about Naija @ 60, and #NaijaLikeNeverBefore watch the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoR213Nwrvc |
| Autos / Re: Pictures From Nigeria’s First Keke Rally Organized By Stallion-Bajaj by iamakbar(m): 10:28am On Sep 27, 2020 |
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| Autos / Pictures From Nigeria’s First Keke Rally Organized By Stallion-Bajaj by iamakbar(m): 10:19am On Sep 27, 2020 |
For the first time ever, Nigeria experienced its own Keke rally that kicked off on 7th August from the Stallion Auto Keke - Ijesha Showroom. The rally went through 27 cities and 18 states in the West, East, and North Central in less than 41 days. Collectively the convoy covered more than 26000 Kms. The rally was flagged off from Lagos and covered states like Ogun, Oyo, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Rivers, Anambra, Delta, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, to prove the durability of Bajaj Keke. It even spread the message of urging people of Nigeria to be responsible for maintaining hygiene to curb the spread of Coronavirus. The vision from this rally was not only to take up the challenge of proving how durable the brand is but also to celebrate cultural and historic sites in each state by highlighting and sharing the Nigerian culture of host communities. The journey to these sites also brought forth the stories around it to encourage connecting the youth to their rich heritage. See pictures below: 9 Likes 3 Shares
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| Travel / Re: Pictures Of Port Harcourt International Airport by iamakbar(m): 2:05pm On Sep 10, 2020 |
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| Travel / Pictures Of Port Harcourt International Airport by iamakbar(m): 2:03pm On Sep 10, 2020 |
For travelers through the Port Harcourt International Airport, it is a whole new experience as they get to experience the airport like never before, all thanks to the collaborative efforts of FAAN, China Civil Engineering and, Spacefinish. In 2019, FAAN consulted Spacefinish, a Nigerian design company to help design and fit-out both the new Port Harcourt and the Lagos international airports as part of its effort to redefine the experience of travelers passing through its international airports across the country. Spacefinish is known for the design of some of the continent’s most iconic workspaces like the first ever Google Developer Space in Africa, PwC Experience Centre, Andela’s Epic Tower amongst others. According to the design team, “some of the questions posed at the beginning of the project is how do we tell rich stories of Port Harcourt and River state and how do we leave a lasting impression on the minds of travelers?” "Port Harcourt is a beautiful city that has had its share of negative media attention. So we thought of ways to bring together different iconic parts of the city to create a unifying theme of the Garden City which Port Harcourt has always been called.” In the mural, you’ll see the Mile One market with its colorful umbrellas, the people of Port Harcourt with their resplendent attires, and the greenery of the land, all reemphasizing Port Harcourt as the Garden City. Opposite the Garden City mural is the Fish-Woman - a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures of Rivers State. Rivers State has over 10 ethnic groups that have co-existed peacefully for centuries, sharing a common interest in fishing as a favorite pastime. This mural at the Departure Lounge pays homage to this inherent reality. The Floating Fisherman, one of Nigeria’s largest art installations ever, overlooks the executive lounge of the airport. The art installation is suspended 20ft in the air featuring over 700 canoe paddles, 3 lifesize boats, a 9ft fisherman casting a fishing net the size of a volleyball court, and a school of fishes swimming with a 20ft silver shark. The installation mirrors real sea life and it is an allusion to a favorite pastime of Riverians which is fishing. [i]The Towering Boat [/i]is an exaggerated life-sized boat that celebrates a lifestyle predominant in Rivers State. The boat also serves as a thoroughfare in the Departure terminal of the airport, and also a temporary seating area with movable furniture provided around its perimeter. Airports are sometimes the first and last points of contact for travelers and Spacefinish has ensured that travelers through the Port Harcourt airport have something of the city to take along as with them as they travel. The design company is also currently working on the Lagos International Airport and is expected to deliver yet another masterpiece project very soon. 16 Likes 3 Shares
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| Travel / Re: The New Port Harcourt International Airport Looks Great! (photos) by iamakbar(m): 3:11pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
guyman13: How so? I took those images myself. Which of the images do you think is photoshopped? More images below 1 Like
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| Travel / The New Port Harcourt International Airport Looks Great! (photos) by iamakbar(m): 1:05pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
Airports are now open for local and international flights albeit some restrictions and it’s such a relief to be able to fly out to different destinations yet again. There is no doubt that many people will be excited about the opportunity this offers; the sheer joy of seeing other parts of the world after months of lockdown. For travelers through the Port Harcourt International Airport, it is a whole new experience as they get to experience the airport like never before, all thanks to the collaborative efforts of FAAN and Spacefinish. In 2019, FAAN consulted Spacefinish to help design and fit-out both the Port Harcourt and Lagos international airports as part of its effort to redefine the experience of travelers passing through its international airports across the country. Spacefinish which prides itself as a design company reimagining spaces to improve the quality of lives for humans is known for the design of some of the continent’s most iconic workspaces like Google’s first Developer Space in Africa, The PwC Experience Centre, Andela’s Epic Tower amongst others. In designing the airport, the design company seeks to leave a lasting impression on all travelers by incorporating designs that highlight local culture and various aspects of the lives of the people of Rivers State. According to Michael Ndupuechi, one of the company’s designers that worked on the project “some of the questions we asked ourselves at the beginning of the project is how do we tell rich stories of Port Harcourt and River state and how do we leave a lasting impression on the minds of travelers?” Telling Rich, Edifying Stories of Rivers State to Visitors...with the Garden City-themed mural. "Port Harcourt is a beautiful city that has had its share of negative media attention. So we thought of ways to bring together different iconic parts of the city to create a unifying theme of the Garden City which Port Harcourt has always been called” - Micheal explained. In the mural, you’ll see Mile One market with its colorful umbrellas, the people of Port Harcourt with their resplendent attires, and the greenery of the land, all reemphasizing Port Harcourt as the Garden City. Opposite the Garden City mural is the Fish-Woman - a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures of Rivers State. Rivers State has over 10 ethnic groups that have co-existed peacefully for centuries, sharing a common interest in fishing as a favorite pastime. This mural at the Departure Lounge pays homage to this inherent reality. Leaving a lasting impression on the minds of travelers? The Floating Fisherman, one of Nigeria’s largest art installations overlooks the executive lounge of the airport. The art installation is suspended 20ft in the air featuring over 700 canoe paddles, 3 lifesize boats, a 9ft fisherman casting a fishing net the size of a volleyball court, and a school of fishes swimming with a 20ft silver shark. The installation mirrors real sea life and it is an allusion to a favorite pastime of Riverians which is fishing. The Towering Boat, an exaggerated sized boat celebrates a lifestyle predominant in Rivers State. The boat also serves as a thoroughfare in the Departure terminal of the airport, and also a temporary seating area with movable furniture provided around its perimeter. Airports are sometimes the first and last points of contact for travelers and Spacefinish has ensured that travelers through the Port Harcourt airport have something of the city to take along as with them as they travel. The design company is also currently working on the Lagos International Airport and is expected to deliver the project soon. We can't wait to see what the Lagos Airport will look like! See some pictures of the Port Harcourt airport below.
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| Politics / The Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Bypass, Calabar: How Nigeria Is Strangling Her Own by iamakbar(m): 1:11pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
Foresight is one of the major attributes of leadership. You also must lead by example and in Nigeria where government is the biggest spender, projects initiated should be people oriented and achievable with direct positive impact on the community especially the less privileged. One such example of this project is the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Bypass Calabar, which was conceived by the erstwhile Governor of Cross Rivers State ( Senator Liyel Imoke). Goodluck Ebele Jonathan bypass Calabar, was commissioned by the Ex-President Jonathan in February 2015, the 7km dual carriage way starts from Atibo roundabout and terminates at the Lemna road, with a flyover and an interchange. This project was initially thought to be unachievable, because of the terrain. Initially a single carriage way terminated at FGGC School in Calabar just after the SSS headquarters because after the FGGC section was a mangrove swamp that spammed over 5km, with thick forest infested with reptiles. The project was kicked off in 2012 by the state government after careful procurement process and adhering to strict due process procedure; and guidelines, various international companies suggested deck on pile, etc, thereby escalating the project beyond the reach and budget of the state which was struggling with paucity of funds issues and it was awarded to an indigenous firm – Sermatech Nigeria Ltd. at a fraction of the cost, because the procedure adopted for the construction of the road through the swamp was completely innovative and carefully thought through, with the guidance and the close monitoring of a very highly seasoned Consultant – Engr. Bassey Ekanem of Abeno associates and the strong supervision and encouragement of the technical/ engineering crew at the state Ministry of Works, Hon. Leghon Idagbo and Engr. Godwin Akeke. To this end therefore, huge stabilization culverts were introduced to carry water across at every 50 meters, massive sand fill was initiated, and used to capture the swamp, before covering the carriage way with geotextile and geogrid materials which acted as an anti-porous filter membrane and a reinforced barrier, thereafter a 200cm of hardcore was spread all through the carriage way, compacted on to the reinforced membrane ( geogrid), and laid over by 200cm of stone base, then specified binder and wearing course of asphalt, the rest, they say is history. The impact of this bypass on the traffic from the cement factory through the main town cannot be imagined; neither can the convenience be quantified. This bypass has opened up a new city in Calabar, both residential ( public & private) and industrial. To date all the present administration’s pilot projects have been located on the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan bypass in Calabar – from the Garment factory to the Rice Mill and the pharmaceutical industry, all pet projects of Senator ( Prof) Ben Ayade, the Governor of Cross Rivers State. It is pertinent to note that Sermatech is an indigenous contractor and 2 years after commissioning Liyel Imoke’s signature project, the contractor has not yet been paid. Recently the bypass was visited by the acting president Prof. Yemi Osinbajo to commission and inspect other projects in the area. All these projects are only possible because of the creation of the bypass by Sermatech Nigeria Limited. This is unfair and unacceptable, paucity of funds should not be an excuse, since billion naira projects have been sited on that same road that has been paid for, in order to support Nigerian owned businesses, keep 100s of Nigerians gainfully employed in this time of recession we urge the government to honour and pay outstanding invoices to the indigenous contractor that performed this feat since government is a continuum. God bless Cross River State God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria http://thenationonlineng.net/goodluck-ebele-jonathan-bypass-calabar/ 8 Likes 2 Shares
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| Nairaland / General / 2nd Millionaire Emerges In Skye Bank Reach For The Skye Millionaire Promo Draw by iamakbar(m): 7:05pm On Apr 07, 2017 |
Nigeria’s leading customer-friendly Bank, Skye Bank Plc on Thursday last week, rewarded more customers in the second draw of its 'Reach for the Skye' Millionaire promo season 2 in Owerri, Imo State. The draw saw Mrs. Ohaeme Elizabeth of Mgbidi branch emerge as the new Millionaire of the scheme. Forty other customers of the Bank walked away with consolation cash reward of N100,000 for 10 customers and N50,000 to another 10 customers, while 20 loyal customers won N20,000 with new customers who opened account at the venue winning consolation gifts like generators, blenders, standing fans and electric cookers among other gift items. Ohaeme becomes the second Millionaire this year after Olusola Olusegun Ezekiel who won the seven digits figure during the first draw which held on February 16th 2017 in Ikorodu, Lagos. At the cheque presentation on Friday March 31st, in Owerri, exactly 24 hours after she was picked as the 2nd millionaire, Ohaeme said “I am so grateful to Almighty God that made this possible. I have been banking with Skye for over 20 years and today Skye Bank remembered me and turns my life around with N1, 000,000.00. I will continue to be loyal to Skye Bank and make sure that I spread the news everywhere”. The N1million Naira cheque was presented to the winner by His Royal Majesty, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri KSC, Obi of Obi-Orodo (Eze Imo), Chairman, Imo State Council of Ndi-Eze in his Palace; where the Traditional ruler congratulated the winner and thanked the Bank for such a wonderful and life-changing gesture. According to the traditional Ruler "I am a witness to the support Skye Bank has been giving to Imo people through their services and reward to their customers, I urge our people to continue to bank with Skye Bank" Skye bank has used the ‘Reach for the Skye Millionaire reward promo initiative to change lives, accelerate employment generation and develop indigenous entrepreneurs; while encouraging savings culture among Nigerians. According to Skye Bank's Group Head of Retail Banking, Ndubuisi Osakwe, the reward promo was instituted by the Bank to encourage savings culture, especially amongst the mass market segment. "As a bank, we are committed to continually satisfy the needs of our customers; as well as empower and encourage savings culture in them, through rewards like this and also provide opportunities for them to establish small businesses with limited capital provided. “The reward focuses on building a long lasting relationship with our customers based on trust; as well as supporting the financial inclusion drive of the CBN meant to bring a lot more people into the financial system and the formal economy”, Osakwe said. To participate in the draw, customers are required to open any Skye savings account and make a minimum deposit of N10,000 over a 30day period. If however you already own a Skye savings account, with additional deposit of N10, 000 minimum, you increase your chances of becoming the next millionaire. The more you save, the better your chances of emerging a millionaire. "Reach for the Skye" is a year-long promo, with series of monthly raffle draws during which more and more winners will continue to emerge. The promo which was endorsed by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission had a representative of the Commission present during the draws in order to ensure transparency in all processes. Skye Bank is one of the eight banks described by the regulatory CBN as a Systematically Important Bank (SIB), on account of its size, market share and financial interconnectedness in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region.
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| Nairaland / General / "What We Did To Make The Wedding Party A Success”- Michael Dale Of Ebonylife TV by iamakbar(m): 12:36pm On Mar 17, 2017 |
The Wedding Party is the highest grossing movie in Nigerian cinemas; doing nearly 300 million Naira more than the number 2 on the list, according to Mr. Michael Dale Williams. Michael Dale Williams is a marketing consultant with vast experience in helping entrepreneurs and SMEs create profitable businesses. He has worked as a consultant to the Carnival Commission in Cross River State, the Managing Director of the Cross River State Tourism Bureau; and currently, he is Head of Business Development for EbonyLife TV. In a recent interview he revealed the simple but effective strategy behind the success of the romantic-comedy movie, The Wedding Party, which has seen it sit atop the list of the highest grossing films. You have been a part of many innovative projects from the London Notting Hill Carnival Board, Cross River State Tourism Bureau, and now EbonyLife TV. How do you keep yourself relevant in the field? “The only way to stay relevant is to do your best job. Get the best possible advice and try to innovate as much as possible. I am learning new skills, reading and researching; trying to stay abreast of the new technology, especially in the communication field.” EbonyLife TV’s The Wedding Party the highest grossing Nigerian Film (Domestic Gross). Could you share a tip from that success that could help other entrepreneurs? ” As we speak, The Wedding Party has grossed over 470 million Naira, that’s nearly 300 million Naira more than the number 2 movie on the all time list of highest grossing films. Any entrepreneur can learn from its success... Read More here: enterprise54.com/the-wedding-party-has-grossed-over-470-million-naira-michael-dale/
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| Nairaland / General / Re: 4 Bizzare Business Opportunities For African Entrepreneurs by iamakbar(m): 8:17am On Mar 17, 2017 |
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| Business / Re: Man Becomes A Millionaire With Skye Bank by iamakbar(m): 8:14am On Mar 17, 2017 |
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| Business / Man Becomes A Millionaire With Skye Bank by iamakbar(m): 7:54am On Mar 17, 2017 |
... Second Draw begins March, 23, 2017 in Owerri. Mr. Olusola Olusegun Ezekiel has emerged as the latest millionaire at the Skye Bank 'Reach for the Skye Millionaire' promo. The promo which is an initiative of the bank aims to give back, change lives of its customers and develop indigenous entrepreneur in the community, whilst simultaneously encouraging a saving culture amongst Nigerians. Mr. Olusola, a customer of the bank maintained a minimum amount of 10,000 in his account which he left for a period of 30 days as stipulated by the bank. Also, other winners won hundred thousand naira each also as a reward for their loyalty to the bank. Winners of the 100,000 prize money include Mr. Oluwaseye Jonathan, and Mr. Adebar Olaoye. However, a woman, Mrs. Rasheedat Agoro won the 50,000 naira prize money. According to the bank, preparation are in top gear for the second draw which is expected to hold in Owerri, Imo State on the 23,March, 2017. Open to new and existing users of the bank. Free recharge cards also available for dormant account re-activated. Skye Bank is one of the eight banks described by the regulatory CBN as a Systematically Important Bank (SIB), on account of its size, market share and financial interconnectedness in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region. Apparently, this is one of many legit ways to become a millionaire in a recession. At least If I know win, 1m, I go win 100k or 50k sef. At all at all, I go win free Recharge card for re-activating my dormant account. And my deposit no go miss, win-win situation. Biko, if you wan join me on this journey, To learn more visit www.skyebankng.com/rfdspromo Also follow Skye Bank on: Facebook - @Skye Bank Nigeria Plc; Twitter - @SkyeBankNigeria; Instagram @skyebankplc 2
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| Nairaland / General / 4 Bizzare Business Opportunities For African Entrepreneurs by iamakbar(m): 7:00am On Mar 17, 2017 |
Africa is a continent with many peculiarities. From the people, down to the demography, the continent has always had something amazing up its sleeves. Now with amazingly strange business opportunities springing up in the region, the continent sure is laden with many unexplored sides. Through the business realities of some African entrepreneurs, one quickly gets the idea that an idea could be anywhere. The savvy African entrepreneur knows that finding a real need or problem usually always precedes a brilliant and or unusual business idea. And a brilliant idea sustains itself creating a positive impact in the community. In the quest to seek out African entrepreneurs with great businesses or ideas, we have discovered quite a few successful business realities that are totally astounding. These business realities involve making money from maggots, floating a business with less than $100, business from urine, and trash! Unbelievable, right? Well, find out for yourself… Maggots Can Make You a Millionaire As an entrepreneur, you need to envision what the meaning of the phrase in this context means. Maggots = something not usually thought to be a money-maker or can literally mean maggots, the squirmy worms that eventually metamorphose into flying insects. However, in South Africa, a young entrepreneur is generating millions through his maggot harvesting business. Also, here, we see some entrepreneurs who were using “bugs” to put nutrition on the plates of thousands of households. Many businesses can self-sustain by simply collecting the Chitoumou, the local Burkinabe name for Shea caterpillar, drying it and feeding it to their chickens. Other businesses domesticate maggots as a business. Maggots can offer a lot of value. First, they feed off organic waste which is much cheaper than regular animal feed, which you’d otherwise feed domesticated maggots. Second, they produce a nutrient-rich fertilizer that can be sold or used. And finally, maggots are harvested and ground to make a maggot-based animal feed that is not only significantly cheaper than other options but is also much higher in nutrition. Read more at http://enterprise54.com/4-bizarre-business-opportunities-in-africa/
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| Health / Re: These Durex BBM Stickers For Safe Sex Conversation Will Change Your Game... by iamakbar(m): 1:26pm On Jan 11, 2017 |
sexymoma: With this ur moniker  biko I like your kind of Jesus, make I join you sing |
| Health / Re: These Durex BBM Stickers For Safe Sex Conversation Will Change Your Game... by iamakbar(m): 1:24pm On Jan 11, 2017 |
TrapQueen77: he should be able to. Guys aren't snoozing these days...  |
| Health / These Durex BBM Stickers For Safe Sex Conversation Will Change Your Game... by iamakbar(m): 1:03pm On Jan 11, 2017 |
Guaranteed you’ve been in a conversation with a girl and you were like “Ugh, I just wish there were emoji’s to express this!” Like yea there are now! As sexting is more than just a conversation, with the Durex BBM stickers- it can be an art, a creative medium through which to express your inner most sexual desires. Any grown man or woman knows there is no need to be coy when it comes to being an avid “sexter” as you are empowered enough to know what you want and ask for it. Being comfortable enough to discuss your sexuality is key to having a safe and better sex life. Now the Durex BBM emoji is an easy way to playfully connect with your partner on an intimate level. These are some of the stickers: 2 Hands: This lil' number is like the missionary position of the emoji sex game. It can also be “Fingering approach” for fore play. Eggplant: Easily seen as a representative of the male genitals. The eggplant is always a solid go-to (pun intended) for a normal-sized dude. Cherries: The cherries are mostly used to sexually represent a normal size female breasts. Pilled Off Maize: The Maize is a more descriptive way to sexually refer to a male part especially uncircumcised male genitals. Apple: A sexual representation of the female buttocks. Cucumber: This is quite popular as it is used to describe a more than average male sexual organ. Missionary Style sticker (Safe Sex) Banana: This another solid go to describe a normal sized dude Durex Condom (Safe Sex) Titty Sexing: The egg plant in between what watermelon, you get the picture. If you want your partner to hump your chest but don't feel like saying it out loud, these emoji will come to your rescue. Straw berry: An easy go to for dudes to describe the female sexual organ. DTS: It may not be your go-to position, but if you're sexting and want to let your partner know you're DTS (down to starfish), this emoji combo will serve you well. Mouth Action: The emoji combo represents the pre-intimacy act. If you want to tell your partner you can swallow during Mouth Gig this will just be suitable. Hand Job: The emoji combo is a go to represent jerking. Shower or Bath tub Sex: These sticker combo will come to your rescue if you are trying to describe a bath sex. Banana and Doughnut: These emoji combo can be used to represent a lot of sexual foreplays, Mouth Action, licking etc. Doggy Style: Fancy poodle emoji is the only option for expressing your desire for doggy. It's so much classier than the little mutt that most people would gravitate toward. And is there a more stylish and effortlessly cool emoji than sunglasses guy? Not that I’m aware. Cunnilingus: You have to give love to get love, this is the easiest way for the ladies to tell the guys to give some oral magic. Boner: Well a creative emoji for guys to tell ladies they are Hot or hard. Getting Kinky: The combo is a take of 50 shades, it can be used to express ones kinky desire. There’s like a 11% chance that this will work, if you don’t want to say too much. So whether you’re hitting up a cutie you met at the bar, sliding into a girl’s DMs, or chatting with your partner, Let’s face it, these Durex BBM stickers is probably going to do better than any creepy word you use. Click here to download these stickers FREE www.shop.bbm.com/stickers/durexnigeria www.shop.bbm.com/stickers/durexnigeria 1 Share
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| Phones / Re: My Experience So Far With The Tecno L8 Plus by iamakbar(m): 1:43pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
yinka360nl1:sincerely an experience it is. And to say this is my second time of using a Tecno device (first being Tecno N3 in 2012/13). #Gooddeal |
| Phones / Re: My Experience So Far With The Tecno L8 Plus by iamakbar(m): 1:39pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
adibo:nothing of such. i transfer files from laptop to phones without any glitch |
| Phones / Re: My Experience So Far With The Tecno L8 Plus by iamakbar(m): 8:12am On Jul 10, 2016 |
Fesisko:I bought it 35k here in Yola |
| Phones / My Experience So Far With The Tecno L8 Plus by iamakbar(m): 6:41am On Jul 10, 2016 |
Eventually, I decided to buy Tecno L8 after serious considerations and scrutiny of both the phone and its battery-capacity contemporaries (Gionee M5, Tecno L5, Infinix Hot Note 2 et al), i headed to phone shop to make my purchase. Getting there, i was a bit surprised when the attendant told me they only have L8 Plus. At first I thought it was the oversabi attitude of most attendants who in an attempt to sell, attribute irrelevant names to product. I was wrong. The attendant clarified that while L8 has just one 1GB RAM, L8 Plus boasts of a 2GB RAM memory. I was elated. I have seen and read about how frustrating 1GB RAM phones can be. For brevity's sake, I'd like to state that L8 Plus is everything like it forerunner, L8. The only difference lies in the RAM. However, for the benefit of those that mightn't have known, here are the basics about the phone: Camera: While for an 'unrepentant' picture snapper and Selfie taker, this might be a no no, the 8mp back with flash, 2mp front w/o flash camera will trump a lot of other phones within it cadre. It HDR option gives it a significant boost. I am contented with the quality. Memory: The 16GB ROM, 2 GB RAM is a seamless delight when i multitask between apps and play heavy games. No delay, no hang. Battery: Ehn ehn! While some might believe the price, coupled with the RAM is the unique selling point of the phone, I think the 5050mAh battery life is major perk of the phone. For one, it was what bought me over. However, I think the 5050mAh battery didn't live up to expectation.My take is that a battery with such gargantuan capacity should atleast last 3 days without heavy usage while heavy use of the phone should still give like 2 days of battery life. L8 Plus does not. A full charge without heavy usage gives you a max of 38 hrs or thereabout while you can only like 24/26 hrs for heavy usage. After surfing the net with 3G network and watching two episodes of GOT, and 60 mins of Now You See Me 2, there was only a considerable 20+% drop in my battery level. Suffice to say, i had my data on while watching the movies. Operating System: Prior to this time, i knew nothing about HiOs, never even knew Tecno had gone the way of Apple to create its own custom O.s- HiOs The HiOs comes with some interesting perks like the Micro intelligence, Hi Theme, Hi Manager, App freeze, Ultra Mode, Wallpaper Switch et al( nothing entirely new that you won't get from the settings option of other android devices, except probably for the beautiful themes and Wallpapers). The HiOs really takes the lead in terms of graphics and User interface. My L8 Plus is just 4 days old, thus, the discovery phase is still ongoing but as it stands i will peg the phone at 80/100 on all fronts except the battery. For the battery I'll give 70 Ps: Pic2 is a feel of one of the many beautiful wallpapers that abound in the HiOs 1 was taken with the 8mp back camera. PPS: My feel about the battery is tentative and still under study. I just watched a 1hr35mins movie with HD @only 7% deduction of battery, which I feel is pretty fair.
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