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You are bad oh! Lol

dynicks:
c. :oshe looks gothic.

Before they get that, can we not do something to help?

Cutehector:
I think America needs a new Martin Luther King Jnr.

This whole Dallas shooting and the rest is quite something else.

Have we not noticed how 1st generations of Africans are not the ones being targeted rather our African American brothers.

Do you think if the US are trying to wipe out Nigerian Americans in the US, Nigeria should expel US citizens and businesses from Nigeria?

And should we stop refining oil with them? What other consequences should happen?

What if Nigeria as a whole decides to stop visiting US for a single month, what do you think that will do to their economy?

#blacklivesmatter

This whole Dallas shooting and the rest is quite something else.

Have we not noticed how 1st generations of Africans are not the ones being targeted rather our African American brothers.

Do you think if the US are trying to wipe out Nigerian Americans in the US, Nigeria should expel US citizens and businesses from Nigeria?

And should we stop refining oil with them? What other consequences should happen?

What if Nigeria as a whole decides to stop visiting US for a single month, what do you think that will do to their economy?

#blacklivesmatter

Oh one of the spokesperson mistakenly said 'we don't know how many actors... were involved. Actors ke, thought they were cops?

yeezyquan:
hmmm

Go Tiwa!

Oh dear... This is why you should 'ALWAYS' believe what you see on the news. Is they dead or not? ‪#‎getyourstorystraightbreakingnews‬ #Dallas

Well I'll be dang'd. Is there anybody out there that thinks she looks good? ‪#‎OMG‬ ‪#‎seriouswhitenicious‬

Tolexander:
That is the power of JIK!

JIK had better come for her as a brand ambassador!

Please, who is JIK?

Here are the answers to the London landmarks. Did you have a go?

London Eye...

Some more answers at: http://www.longidi.com/travel/new-to-london/answer-uk-landmarks/

How many did you spot?

I'm not sure why my original post was removed. Nairalnad, giving you some serious side-eyes

So here's the answers for Enchanting Places in Nigeria...

Awhum Cave

Find out some others at http://www.longidi.com/travel/answer-beautiful-places-in-nigeria/

If you think you are coded on your UK landmarks, then have a go.

http://www.longidi.com/travel/uk-landmarks/

Answers will be revealed at lunchtime...

Oya go!

Oya start planting now, it's a very lucrative business you know

MARKone:
Why must tomatoes be predominantly planted in these Northern states, there are arable lands, in the south East and south West were tomatoes can flourish, a lesson for everyone, the one Nigeria mantra should not be toyed with

Hi Guys,

For a new upcoming website, we're going to incorporate comedy video sketches. And we're looking for actors and actresses.

If you are based in London and are interested, kindly email me at ijescorner@gmail.com stating name, hourly rate, location in London and please describe your body type... as certain scenes requires really slim or curvier actresses. Same thing applies for the men.

The first shoot will ideally take place in July. Feel free to recommend others too!

Cheers all,

Ije x

Dear Nairalanders,

I'm writing an article for a new website to be launched by the end of the month. I've written one for hot business men and women you should know in Nigeria. But it just doesn't seem that 'on ground' enough, so I've come here to find out if you guys know any amazing business women and men in various sectors: tech, banking, conglomerates, entertainments: music producers, script writers, directors and others.

I'm thinking of the business persons who may be unknown to most but are more influential than Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Femi Otedola, Jim Ovia, Don Jazzy etc...

If you could let me know as much details as possible and possible some images to go with, I'll collate and credit suggestions by the nairaland contributors.

Thanks a bunch in advance,

Ije x

Hi Guys and Dolls,

Don't mind me for posting this at this time. You see I had a nap earlier so wide awake now... Anyways, let's get to the koko of things.

Few years ago I had the idea of starting a lifestyle portal. It was just an idea that never really materialised. But now it's in the works to be launched September 2016. Putting my techie hat on with some other fab designers and programmers to make this happen.

So to help this website 'boom' and 'blossom' I need some content... It'll have Nigerian, other African, European, and America's content.

Because it's going to be more tailored to the Nigerian and West African readers, I need come contributors based in Nigeria, or Ghana etc...

I need someone who knows all the 'gist'. Like really good, and sometimes random 'gist'. And also some other entertaining content. If all goes well, this content could be syndicated into other formats such as web series et al. But this needs the right team to bring the dream to life.


So these are the required skills:

-Articulate [you need to be able to translate your words into written form]
-Likeable [you'll need to pull in readers, so likeability is a given]
-Witty [the most boring content can be jazzed up]
-Funny [bring smiles to 'our' readers]
-Confident [not afraid to have an opposing view]
-Ability to debate [can you challenge 'mainstream' views?]
-Passionate [what can you write about for the next 10 years?]
-Creative [ability to improvise, make do with what you have and produce something phenomenal]
-Photogenic/Telegenic [have a face people want to look at, and also be fashionable]
-Vast Knowledge of Nigeria


Areas of Content Needed:

-Fashion
-Breaking News
-Celebrity News
-Food & Drink
-Arts & Crafts

Please get in touch if you think you can offer your expertise. Also indicate your area of strength.

ijescorner@gmail.com
twitter | @ijescorner

Thanks in advance,

Ije

Hey guys and dolls.

I don't really know why am still awake? Maybe it's that nap I took earlier

So, anyways, I've written this travel guide to help all those 'Behind' guys and dolls move back to Nigeria successfully, especially Lagos. I focus on Lagos for this one, but could potentially channel 'other' cities soonest...

Thanks y'all. Check it out, and please give your 'honest' review. But try and be kind in your criticism. LOL

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Longidi

Make dem take this one...

For guide on how to move from'the abroad' to Lagos.

Send my your questions via Twitter... questions like:

1) Where is the safest place for me to change currency in Lagos?

2) How safe is riding in a Lagos bus?

3) What's the best bargaining method?...

xoxo

Chapter 41: Tips to Move Back to Nigeria

If you’re thinking of leaving Nigeria, then you probably did not prepare or plan well. You must have missed the memo on tips on how to move back to Nigeria. If you didn’t get it, now you will know, so share this and pass it on to others you know are thinking of making the ‘big move’.
The New Year comes with new dreams and hopes of new beginnings. In the coming up year, you want to make the move back to Nigeria. But you are a tad sceptical on how you’ll fare. I mean you’ve seen or heard of scores of returnees going back to Europe or Americas.

If you really have the desire to move back to Nigeria, especially Lagos, and would like a comprehensive guide on how to Move Back To Nigeria, then here are my winning tips.

10 Tips to Move Easily to Nigeria:

Keep up daily to see the whole list...

1: Passport

The first thing you should do is get a Nigerian passport, that is if you are Nigerian of course. It’s a must and is very handy when travelling inter-state to avoid constantly carrying your ‘other’ passport around. Once you have this, you are free to go travelling between states as many times as you want without a visa.

However, note that it is best to travel into Nigeria for the first time with your ‘other’ passport. So if you also hold a British or American passport, travel from those countries using their passports. That way the High Commission in that respective country have you in their system as being in Nigeria. In case of national unrest, or disease outbreak, these countries will come to your aid.


2: Ticket

When it comes to buying a ticket, it may seem like a good idea to fly through a relatively unknown airline due to lower costs. And you may even save a few hundred quid using ‘Air Valletta’. But when it comes to being flexible, this is where the problem crops up. Firstly, most likely you cannot open your ticket for travel. And even if it allows, it’s as good as buying a new ticket.
I would suggest going with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic. These airlines Customer Service policies protect you from flight changes, delays, and cancellations, may even entitle you to hotel accommodation, and at times even a goodwill ‘free’ ticket. I snagged one of these on one occasion, when my Virgin Atlantic flight from Lagos to London was delayed. Thanks VA!


3: Packing

It may seem like a good idea to take your entire wardrobe and toiletries, but believe me it’s not worth it. If you think you can pack enough Colgate or Always, then you’re sadly mistaken. (Okay maybe I was!). But I mean, you are after all moving here, so therefore you need to start using local products and learning how to shop in Nigeria.

7 Random Things Not to Bother Packing:
Item 1: Mosquito repellent
Item 2: Anti-malaria tablets
Item 3: Baking ingredients or utensils (believe me it may seem random, but my sister is a classic example)
Item 4: Kellogg’s Cornflake, Special K or any other type of cereal
Item 5: Tetley’s Tea
Item 6: Sugar
Item 7: Bottled water
The tip is to pack your essential holiday items, the rest you can start shopping for in Nigeria. But as for clothing, think vest, t-shirts, leggings, and enough bras and knickers to start your own Victoria Secrets store.


4: Money

When you think you have enough money, go back re-assess and recheck. You can never have enough money to live in Nigeria. Especially Lagos. Everything will cost you twice as much, because a chunk of your money will go into tipping, bribing and general cash hand-outs!

You definitely need enough money to rent a suitable place for two years, and enough money to buy a car, whilst having enough cash to live off for a year. So calculate house, car and cash for a year’s expenses.

Let’s calculate that the daily average cash one would need to live on for a day would be N20,000. We’re assuming you’d need fuel for car, keeping your home paid for, as well as lunch, dinner and drinks.

So we’ve stated that N20,000 is the daily rate, therefore to live in Nigeria for a year you would need the following:

N20,000 x 365 days (1 year) = N7,300,000. This is roughly £24,000 or (at N300, give or take the fall or rise of the naira) approximately $36,600.

So to move to Nigeria, you would need N7,300,000. From this, you can buy a car for N1.5 million, afford two years’ worth of rent (including legal and agency fees) for N3 million.

So that leaves you with N2,800,000, which works out to N233,333 per month. Happily this is above the average wage in Nigeria.

Make sure you have this money before moving down, as things can get very uncomfortable otherwise.

Remember money for living and business is separate. Do try as much as possible to take with you N7300,000 plus the total amount needed to establish any business.

Happy saving!


5: Housing

No matter what you do, rent your own place for your duration in Nigeria. Do not depend on staying with non-immediate family (NIF). If you are not staying with your parents or unmarried siblings, then I strongly suggest you stay alone. Aunties and uncles may mean well, but in the end it can all turn rotten. So save yourself and your family the aggravation of a family feud resulting from one party or both parties’ built-up anger.

Staying with NIFs during Christmas holidays, or summer holidays is not, I repeat not, the same as living with them.

Gone is them taking you out, pampering you and being happy you are around. It will turn into something very different. So staying with NIFs has to be the last option of all.

Remember, you can rent a very comfortable place for approximately N1,500,000 per year. This can be furnished with N1,000,000.
We had N2,8000 left earlier, so after furnishing, we now we have N1,800,000 remainder to live in Nigeria. That now reduces your monthly spend to N150,000. Still not bad, until you get your job or business going.


6: Car

The best car to buy is a jeep to weather you around the dirty, bumpy and untarred roads, especially during the rainy season, which is between June to October. And the only reason to have a low car is if you have other cars, and own this one for weekends only, meant only to grace ‘good’ roads. Remember, we budgeted N1,500,000 for a car, which may not get you a jeep, but any car is better than taking the bus every day, as many would say.


7: Language

Yoruba is the language of Lagos. You enter a cab, and the cab driver is insulting another road user in the language and glancing back at you to agree. But ‘excuse me Mr Cab Driver Sir, I do not speak Yoruba’ will be met with a lip-curling scowl. Why on earth should you live in Lagos and not understand Yoruba, he’d think!
But if your Yoruba skill is non-existent, at least your Broken English has to be grade A. This is a must for arguing your rights in Lagos. Whilst at the market, in a cab, or on the streets, insulting in normal English will not suffice. Insults seem to cut deeper in Broken English. So go ahead and practice, jor!


8: Job

Why did you come to Nigeria? Do you have a firm job offer? Or are you on the verge of securing one? Are you planning to start a business? Think about this before you head to Nigeria. If you have been offered a job, it is best to get a firm and signed employment letter and make sure that the salary is secured. I have heard plenty of tales of those that have been verbally given one figure and upon their return, the offer is much, much less. Even if you do have a firm job offer, make sure you have enough money for a year just in case of incasity. In this case, I’m suggesting N7,300,000.


9: Friends

Even if it’s just one friend, you need that one person to sound off to, and also the person to tour Lagos with. Trust me when I say it’s very lonely if you don’t have any friends. Start a community, join a gym, and attend the local church. Take up all avenues to make a friend.
But better still, it’s best to start networking before you get to Lagos. Even still, plan to migrate with a group of people if possible.


10: Medical

Ensure your yellow fever, measles, HEP A, HEP C and malaria injections are up to date. Trust me; you do not want to be ill in Lagos. It will cost you an arm and a leg, and remember that you are on a budget from your N1,800,000 left over after furnishing the apartment.

For more tips check follow @Ijescorner on twitter

xoxo

Thanks for staying tuned for tips on moving to Nigeria xoxo

Chapter 41: Tips to Move Back to Nigeria

If you’re thinking of leaving Nigeria, then you probably did not prepare or plan well. You must have missed the memo on tips on how to move back to Nigeria. If you didn’t get it, now you will know, so share this and pass it on to others you know are thinking of making the ‘big move’.
The New Year comes with new dreams and hopes of new beginnings. In the coming up year, you want to make the move back to Nigeria. But you are a tad sceptical on how you’ll fare. I mean you’ve seen or heard of scores of returnees going back to Europe or Americas.

If you really have the desire to move back to Nigeria, especially Lagos, and would like a comprehensive guide on how to Move Back To Nigeria, then here are my winning tips.

10 Tips to Move Easily to Nigeria:

Keep up daily to see the whole list...

1: Passport

The first thing you should do is get a Nigerian passport, that is if you are Nigerian of course. It’s a must and is very handy when travelling inter-state to avoid constantly carrying your ‘other’ passport around. Once you have this, you are free to go travelling between states as many times as you want without a visa.

However, note that it is best to travel into Nigeria for the first time with your ‘other’ passport. So if you also hold a British or American passport, travel from those countries using their passports. That way the High Commission in that respective country have you in their system as being in Nigeria. In case of national unrest, or disease outbreak, these countries will come to your aid.


2: Ticket

When it comes to buying a ticket, it may seem like a good idea to fly through a relatively unknown airline due to lower costs. And you may even save a few hundred quid using ‘Air Valletta’. But when it comes to being flexible, this is where the problem crops up. Firstly, most likely you cannot open your ticket for travel. And even if it allows, it’s as good as buying a new ticket.
I would suggest going with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic. These airlines Customer Service policies protect you from flight changes, delays, and cancellations, may even entitle you to hotel accommodation, and at times even a goodwill ‘free’ ticket. I snagged one of these on one occasion, when my Virgin Atlantic flight from Lagos to London was delayed. Thanks VA!


3: Packing

It may seem like a good idea to take your entire wardrobe and toiletries, but believe me it’s not worth it. If you think you can pack enough Colgate or Always, then you’re sadly mistaken. (Okay maybe I was!). But I mean, you are after all moving here, so therefore you need to start using local products and learning how to shop in Nigeria.

7 Random Things Not to Bother Packing:
Item 1: Mosquito repellent
Item 2: Anti-malaria tablets
Item 3: Baking ingredients or utensils (believe me it may seem random, but my sister is a classic example)
Item 4: Kellogg’s Cornflake, Special K or any other type of cereal
Item 5: Tetley’s Tea
Item 6: Sugar
Item 7: Bottled water
The tip is to pack your essential holiday items, the rest you can start shopping for in Nigeria. But as for clothing, think vest, t-shirts, leggings, and enough bras and knickers to start your own Victoria Secrets store.


4: Money

When you think you have enough money, go back re-assess and recheck. You can never have enough money to live in Nigeria. Especially Lagos. Everything will cost you twice as much, because a chunk of your money will go into tipping, bribing and general cash hand-outs!

You definitely need enough money to rent a suitable place for two years, and enough money to buy a car, whilst having enough cash to live off for a year. So calculate house, car and cash for a year’s expenses.

Let’s calculate that the daily average cash one would need to live on for a day would be N20,000. We’re assuming you’d need fuel for car, keeping your home paid for, as well as lunch, dinner and drinks.

So we’ve stated that N20,000 is the daily rate, therefore to live in Nigeria for a year you would need the following:

N20,000 x 365 days (1 year) = N7,300,000. This is roughly £24,000 or (at N300, give or take the fall or rise of the naira) approximately $36,600.

So to move to Nigeria, you would need N7,300,000. From this, you can buy a car for N1.5 million, afford two years’ worth of rent (including legal and agency fees) for N3 million.

So that leaves you with N2,800,000, which works out to N233,333 per month. Happily this is above the average wage in Nigeria.

Make sure you have this money before moving down, as things can get very uncomfortable otherwise.

Remember money for living and business is separate. Do try as much as possible to take with you N7300,000 plus the total amount needed to establish any business.

Happy saving!


5: Housing

No matter what you do, rent your own place for your duration in Nigeria. Do not depend on staying with non-immediate family (NIF). If you are not staying with your parents or unmarried siblings, then I strongly suggest you stay alone. Aunties and uncles may mean well, but in the end it can all turn rotten. So save yourself and your family the aggravation of a family feud resulting from one party or both parties’ built-up anger.

Staying with NIFs during Christmas holidays, or summer holidays is not, I repeat not, the same as living with them.

Gone is them taking you out, pampering you and being happy you are around. It will turn into something very different. So staying with NIFs has to be the last option of all.

Remember, you can rent a very comfortable place for approximately N1,500,000 per year. This can be furnished with N1,000,000.
We had N2,8000 left earlier, so after furnishing, we now we have N1,800,000 remainder to live in Nigeria. That now reduces your monthly spend to N150,000. Still not bad, until you get your job or business going.


6: Car

The best car to buy is a jeep to weather you around the dirty, bumpy and untarred roads, especially during the rainy season, which is between June to October. And the only reason to have a low car is if you have other cars, and own this one for weekends only, meant only to grace ‘good’ roads. Remember, we budgeted N1,500,000 for a car, which may not get you a jeep, but any car is better than taking the bus every day, as many would say.


7: Language

Yoruba is the language of Lagos. You enter a cab, and the cab driver is insulting another road user in the language and glancing back at you to agree. But ‘excuse me Mr Cab Driver Sir, I do not speak Yoruba’ will be met with a lip-curling scowl. Why on earth should you live in Lagos and not understand Yoruba, he’d think!
But if your Yoruba skill is non-existent, at least your Broken English has to be grade A. This is a must for arguing your rights in Lagos. Whilst at the market, in a cab, or on the streets, insulting in normal English will not suffice. Insults seem to cut deeper in Broken English. So go ahead and practice, jor!


8: Job

Why did you come to Nigeria? Do you have a firm job offer? Or are you on the verge of securing one? Are you planning to start a business? Think about this before you head to Nigeria. If you have been offered a job, it is best to get a firm and signed employment letter and make sure that the salary is secured. I have heard plenty of tales of those that have been verbally given one figure and upon their return, the offer is much, much less. Even if you do have a firm job offer, make sure you have enough money for a year just in case of incasity. In this case, I’m suggesting N7,300,000.


9: Friends

Even if it’s just one friend, you need that one person to sound off to, and also the person to tour Lagos with. Trust me when I say it’s very lonely if you don’t have any friends. Start a community, join a gym, and attend the local church. Take up all avenues to make a friend.
But better still, it’s best to start networking before you get to Lagos. Even still, plan to migrate with a group of people if possible.


10: Medical

Ensure your yellow fever, measles, HEP A, HEP C and malaria injections are up to date. Trust me; you do not want to be ill in Lagos. It will cost you an arm and a leg, and remember that you are on a budget from your N1,800,000 left over after furnishing the apartment.

For more tips check follow @Ijescorner on twitter

xoxo

Thanks for staying tuned for tips on moving to Nigeria xoxo

So, you see Woju was my song till I heard Laye. Chai song of life.

But Notjustok rates Woju over Laye. And I think they were well wrong! Well they must be on something if they added that Davido and Meek Mill's song on their list of hot songs in 2015. I laughed one kind laugh. Like seriously? Are they ok?

What do you all think, Woju or Laye? Since I don't have work today - let me chill on Nairaland.. LOL

If you haven't heard either then you are clearly not ok! Link below for those of you rock martians...

Laye -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_sMYUVyw4I

Woju -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PKzsQSmHuM

Check out www.longidi.com

and feel free to email me from the site..

SimplyNicole:
I live in the United States and I am planning on moving to Lagos Nigeria in the summer of 2016, and I have been planning for quite sometime now. I am a 17 year old African American & Pacific Islander female. I have little family out there but I will be living independently. I just want to know what to expect such as, how are the living conditions, how safe it is living out there. I also want to attend college out there.Now i have done my reasearch but I would like to get answers specifically from people who live in this particular country as well. Some questions I have are,
-How are the people generally down there?
-Is it expensive to live in Lagos?
-How is the environment?
-Weather conditions?
-What kind of entertainment is there down there?
-Education system?
-Culture?
-Is it hard to get around in Lagos?
-Is it easy to find a job in lagos?
And much more
Specifically for people who live in Lagos for a while.

Happy belated bi-day, same day as my ma.

oseod:
Hbd!!!!

Slipknot:
you sef don visit them

what's your own?

Anyone do Logos for less than 5k?

Let me know