Mr Knowitall:

if the list was put together by the IMF then why is infonubia.com posted as the information source? If you want to

prove me wrong please provide the link to the original IMF article, journal, essay or whatever it was published in. But I

doubt that you will find it. Nigeria is a very inefficient and sluggish economy, more then 50% of economic activities

that goes on in the country are not recorded. link please. cheers

Maybe, just maybe if you visit the link referenced, you might find a link to the footley article.

Mr Knowitall: You people are funny. Nigeria's economy is no where near the fastest. In fact, the argument can be made that Nigeria's economy is

one of the most inefficient and sluggish economy in the world. Well, actually, maybe Nigeria might be somewhere near the top if we

are speaking of nominal GDP. However, nominal GDP is almost totally useless because it does not positively affect the lives of the

average citizens. But as far as real GDP? NO WAY my friend!! China's real GDP is growing much much faster than Nigeria's.

This is the reason why we are seeing positive changes in China: updated infrastructure, growing middle class, increase in

home purchase, etc... you people need to stop wetting yourselves over false information, Nigeria still has a very long way to go.

cheers.

Well, the list wasn't put together by Nigerians. Also, the data was provided by the IMF. Numbers don't lie

Hi Mods, consider this for front page. thanks!

https://www.nairaland.com/1548308/economy-nigeria-fastest-growing-country

osystein: wow!! good to know...

Same thing I said when I found the story.

Based on data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and projected 2014 nominal GDP growth rates for the 50 largest economies in the world, Nigeria is the No. 1 fastest growing country in the world, The Motley Fool (a site for long-term investors) reports.

According to the article, the 5 fastest growing countries in the world starting with No. 5 are:

Peru - 5.7% GDP growth
Bangladesh - 6% GDP growth
Philippines - 6% GDP growth
China - 7.3% GDP growth
Nigeria - 7.4% GDP growth

Here's an excerpt from the article regarding Nigeria's economy

Nigeria is the 30th largest economy in the world, according to the IMF, and like Bangladesh, it's heavily a result of its population: This country is the seventh most populous nation in the world and quickly is becoming a power player in Africa's greater economy. Oil and the energy sector, in particular, have fueled Nigeria's gains, with the Niger River delta a massive bastion of oil reserves.

Despite the country's political instability and location in a socially unstable location of the globe, the country's leadership in Africa's oil sector has made it a hot target for the world's biggest oil majors.

However, several oil giants recently have looked to sell off assets in the region as Nigeria promotes domestic ownership of energy reserves. Chevron sold three oil blocks for $900 million back in November, the latest of a string of sales from companies including Royal Dutch Shell and ConocoPhillips.

Chevron's still the third-largest energy producer in the country, and the company has said it's committed to Nigeria, but a shift from foreign to domestic companies could be coming for this growing African energy giant.

Nonetheless, Nigeria's energy dominance is going nowhere. The country has considerable ground to make up before it can think about joining the ranks of more advanced emerging economies such as Brazil and China, but in the meantime, the country's oil and natural gas will be a friend to investors.

http://www.infonubia.com/2013/12/economy-nigeria-is-fastest-growing.html

nora544: Did you know from which country this song comes and it has a history.

Silent night is from Austria.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Night

that is about the history.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFEoo1_tDq4

wow...I didn't know that.

Elantracey: Silent nite

Nice one!

It's just 18 days to Christmas! Where did the year go? lol

On my way to work yesterday, my favorite Christmas song came on and it got me wondering what your favorite Christmas song is (if you celebrate Christmas).

Here's a snippet of my favorite song, sang by one of my favorite Nigerian music group - Styl Plus.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkBdZa75o3M

Men! these guys can saaaaing! What ever happened to them?

Anyways, now you know my favorite Christmas song. What's yours? Leave a comment!

http://www.infonubia.com/2013/12/whats-your-favorite-christmas-song.html

Hi Mods, can this thread be submitted for FP please? Thanks for your time.

https://www.nairaland.com/1540518/it-possible-perfect-flat-stomach

[img]http://1.bp..com/-FGc2SN5CDR4/UegOt0hkTWI/AAAAAAAABHo/EY5kqY5WfqM/s640/nelson-mandela.jpg[/img]

Nelson Mandela passed on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the age of 95. South Africans and the world mourned Friday the death of the man who led the fight to end the system of apartheid here and then went on to lead the country itself.

According to South African president Jacob Zuma, Mandela will be buried in a state funeral on Sunday, December 15, in his ancestral hometown of Qunu in the Eastern Cape province in a state funeral.

What better way to celebrate his extraordinary life and impact on racial equality in South Africa than to watch a short biography.

While Mandela is often referred to as the "father of the nation," he had humble roots: He was born Rolihlahla Mandela in 1918 in a small village. When he began his British education at age 7, his teacher gave him the name Nelson.

By the time he was elected president in 1994, after having spent 27 years in prison for his fight against apartheid, it had been more than 300 years since blacks in South Africa had been allowed to vote. We learned a few things about the man affectionately known around the world as Madiba, and you might, too.

Enjoy!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqoYmx_L-Xs

Source - http://www.infonubia.com/2013/07/video-short-biography-of-nelson-mandela.html

Got a favorite Mandela quote?

s!s! afrika:

'No I dont want someone hacking my bra...'
lols, Im cool with it really, just that, I doubt its availability in the 3rd worlds, talk more of affordability.

Yeah....it's not available for commercial use yet. I think they released the research results to sample opinion on the invention. So far, there's been more criticism than kudos.

s!s! afrika:
Smart bra, wow, sounds bright. Interesting

It seem like you are cool with the idea. Nice!

Yield: Beautiful!

It absolutely is!

[img]http://2.bp..com/-hjUJYOm7VRw/UqE8hi-gtmI/AAAAAAAADZQ/JV5hiv-LKXU/s640/nelson-mandela.jpg[/img]

Nelson Mandela, former South African president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has died. During his long life, Mandela inspired countless individuals.

Here is a collection of 11 of quotes that personify his spirit:

1. Nothing in this world is impossible and Mandela makes sure to remind us of that.

"It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

2. A lot of people find it easy to be pessimistic and think of the negatives that can arise out of a situation. But in this quote, Mandela shows us that thinking positive is the only way to go. The more positive you think, the more positive the outcome will probably be.

"I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.”

3. Living isn't just about doing for yourself, but what you do for others as well.

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

4. An ode to the fact that racism is not passed on genetically, but passed on through teachings.

"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”

5. What it takes to be a real leader.

"Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people."

6. Life is a course with endless obstacles to hurdle.

"After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”

7. We are too quick to give up and refuse to get up from our failures. If we don’t fight to get up, we are giving up on something bigger — life.

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

8. Sometimes you can leave a place and find that the only thing that has changed after all the years is yourself.

"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.”

9. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

"If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”

10. Be brave!

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

11. From the poorest of countries to the richest of nations, education is the key to moving forward in any society.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Rest in peace Mandela. You will surely be missed!

Source - http://www.infonubia.com/2013/12/10-of-nelson-mandelas-best-quotes.html

kolawaxxy: I hope the users won't be at risk of having breast cancer.

Another valid point!

[img]http://3.bp..com/-hjvAgJRGh20/UqD3EF5TEFI/AAAAAAAADZA/Yc41ZY4r3Tw/s640/mandela.jpg[/img]

Madiba has fought the good fight. RIP Mandela

Read more - http://www.infonubia.com/2013/12/nelson-mandela-dies-at-95.html

Holuwahphemy:

Its almost unimaginable, right?

[img]http://4.bp..com/-W__DfkBsFFE/UqDw3a0fZDI/AAAAAAAADYw/--frM3vbaG8/s640/smart-bra.jpg[/img]

While Google, Samsung, and Apple are busy with smartphones, smartwatches, and smartglasses, Microsoft has been working on bringing artificial intelligence to a wearable device that's a little bit more intimate - a new 'smart' bra for women!

The giant tech company has developed a smart-bra that its researchers say is used to help prevent women from over-eating when stressed.

The hi-tech bra measures the wearer’s heart rate and breathing and alerts them when their stress levels are rising by sending a Bluetooth alert to their smartphone.

Senior Microsoft researcher Mary Czerwinski hopes the bra will make women think twice before opening the fridge.

‘It’s mostly women who are emotional over-eaters and it turns out a bra is perfect for measuring the heart,’ she told Discovery News.

‘We tried to do the same thing for men’s underwear but it was too far away.’

Reaction to the bra on Twitter ranged from amusement to annoyance.Microsoft develops ‘smart’ bra

"Anyone else offended that Microsoft is devoting its tech research to a bra designed to prevent women from overeating?" tweeted a Seattle woman whose Twitter handle is @cunningminx.

Added Rachel Happe of Boston, "If nothing else convinces you we need more women in tech, this should. No, I don't want someone hacking my bra..."

http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/05/microsoft-smart-bra-will-stop-women-from-overeating-4217113/

Is technology taking things a bit too far or is this a welcomed development? Have your say!

Source - http://www.infonubia.com/2013/12/microsoft-develops-smart-bra-to-prevent.html

albacete: Get a very comfortable home + house, get a nice ride, maybe a Benz, invest in real estate, make some fixed deposits and then save the rest.

Poultry business and mechanized agriculture will not be left out too.
Seems i want to be a Jack of all trade. LOL


U wan dash me small money make i take start up? Just 1% of the said sum ($10,000) will do

hahaha.....Albacete, make you begin visit and comment on the blog. When I hammer, I'll definitely remember you. If you notice, most comment are on Nairaland and no love on the blog.

Thanks for your honesty about how you'd use the money.

If you were given a million dollars today, what would you do with it?

The common response is "I'll invest it." Such response is too vague and sometimes not as realistic as we think. If you think investing it is the way to go, where would you invest it?

If I have a million bucks right now, I'll pay off all our student loans (yes, we've got some of those) any other debts, change my wife's car, invest in start-ups like Goal Recorder, invest in real estate, and save about five percent.

That's my list for now. It may change at any moment but this is how I think I'd use the money right now.

How about you? Would you want to travel the world, do something fun, and/or make specific investments?

Leave your thoughts in the comment section.

http://www.infonubia.com/2013/12/question-of-day-what-would-you-do-with.html

ifex370: na lie...

It's real...Not sure if you watched the video.

mitey: No system is hack-proof. But you can reduce the risk to yourself. To keep your information secure follow these tips below in addition to the OPs:

1. Never use a Cyber Cafe to login to your sensitive accounts. However, in case of emergencies,
a. Use the firefox browser and enable private browsing from the options.
b. Don't enter your passwords directly, instead split it into parts and rearrange it. If your password is 'OmoTohBadt01', you can split it into three parts 'Omo', 'Toh' and 'Badt01'. Then first type 'Badt01', then click on the beginning and type 'Toh' then click on the beginning again and type 'Omo'. So what a keylogger will see is 'Badt01TohOmo' and your account will remain safe.

2. Never use another person's device(especially androids) to log into your sensitive accounts. Some unscrupulous people have keyloggers on their phones and devices.

3. Disable autorun on USB drives. Some flash drives have malicious software that auto run and install on your computer and then steal your information in the background.

4. Always update your antivirus to protect you from the latest viruses.

5. Be careful about the websites you visit and the links you click. Hackers often hide malicious code in links and websites offering you free things.

6. Do NOT use the same passwords across multiple websites. So many people use the same password for their Yahoomail, GMail, Facebook, Nairaland, etc. If a hacker wants to hack you, make them work hard for it .

7. Use an Anti-Keylogger application on your computer. I use Zemana Antilogger for Windows 7, I don't know if there are any others for other devices and Os.

8. Last but not the least, change your password regularly. But not so regularly that you will forget it.


That is a bit of a mouthful, but in my experience, it is better to be safe than sorry. I hope this helps someone.

Cheers!

Thanks for posting. Very handy tips.

albacete: It is in his family's bloodline to steal. Make him a senator tomorrow and he starts embezzling state funds.

A lot of people who probably are poorer than him are working very hard to make ends meet but he is thinking of the shortest possible means to "arrive".

Got your point. You are saying there are no excuses for stealing at any level.

[img]http://3.bp..com/-wjYMha02dC8/UqCc5XUeqsI/AAAAAAAADYQ/2WDt3BH0t0s/s640/morgan-freeman.jpg[/img]

OMG! Just take a second look at this picture and tell me it isn't a real photograph.

This incredibly realistic painting of Morgan Freeman by British artist Kyle Lambert has gone viral this week.

What’s so stunning about it? Perhaps it’s the fact that it looks like the original photograph shot by Scott Gries.

Or perhaps it’s the fact that he created the stunning image with just one finger on an iPad Air.

The 26-year-old Lambert, told Mashable that it took him one month to create the portrait of the actor all by using the iPad app Procreate. The artist is known for his hyper-realistic iPad paintings of celebrities such as Beyonce and Rihanna.

"It captures every brush stroke automatically and you can export it to the camera roll," he told the website of the app. "It has the best canvas size and ... video export. It’s the most like Photoshop."

To create such hyper-realistic images, Lambert says a tremendous amount of patience and attention to detail is needed.

"There is no real ‘secret’ to painting realistic images," he said. “It is all about going that extra mile and spending time on each and every area of your image. … The most important thing is to spend more time looking at what you are painting and less time presuming."

If you still have doubts on the authenticity of the painting, watch the time lapse video of Lambert creating the Morgan Freeman portrait.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEdRLlqdgA4

Source - http://www.infonubia.com/2013/12/unbelievable-painting-of-morgan-freeman.html

Brimmie: Lol.. Funny!

It's a pitiful situation. What would make a man do steal flip flops in a mosque?

^^^ I find it hard to believe too but it's real.

Olugbenger: I pity the man.

Same here

Mods, please help get this thread to the frontpage, it will do Nairalanders a lot of good. Thanks!

https://www.nairaland.com/1543112/change-passwords...2-million-facebook-google

Onyejiuwa okoh: Nigerians don't regard even a place of prayer, someone can penetrate a place of worship in disguise and be praying and robbing concurrently.

I don't think it's just Nigerians, it's just people generally. If you hear what goes on in some other countries, you go fear fear.

Tolexander: Na curse?

The shoes and slippers i do see in mosque entrance aren't that correct ones!

That's why I think it's extreme poverty that will make a man decide to to steal shoes at a mosque