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Foreign AffairsRe: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by Kaczynski: 11:14am On Feb 14
Obrigardo:
While the tyrant child predator and his goons are all consumed by the Epstein class, Kamala has already hit the ground running.

She and AOC gives me hope.
She should go bavk to india and poo in the loo.
Foreign AffairsRe: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by Kaczynski: 11:12am On Feb 14
US law enforcement is a joke.



Can you imagine they haven't found her

FashionRe: Top 8 Most Expensive Watches In The World by Kaczynski: 11:10am On Feb 14
None of them match this true icon, very hard to get an authentic one as the company stopped production.


This and that casio calcuator watch are my prized possesions.

TV/MoviesRe: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Kaczynski: 8:08am On Feb 14
She is 69 jeez

TV/MoviesRe: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Kaczynski: 8:06am On Feb 14
abduleez1:
Mama has made it her life choice to give us the sauce.... 🌚🌚
Our mummy has given lot of ero . we dot need her slop.

InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Kaczynski: 7:55am On Feb 14
emmanuelewumi:
Cash Flow is King
My grand mother heirloom if sold is worth than my entire networth .
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Kaczynski: 7:51am On Feb 14
Mankind2024:
The Illusion of "Your Network Is Your Net Worth"
In Nigeria and many other societies, young people have been heavily influenced—if not outright indoctrinated—by religious organizations, social media influencers, and motivational speakers who relentlessly promote the slogan: "Your network is your net worth." This catchy phrase implies that one's financial success hinges primarily on the people they know. I respectfully disagree. Far too often, these networks are structured in ways that systematically erode both intrinsic (personal fulfillment) and extrinsic (financial) net worth through subtle forms of social taxation and exploitation.

In a previous article published on Nairaland,

https://www.nairaland.com/8614359/illusion-social-harmony-abuja

"The Illusion of Social Harmony in Abuja," I examined how the pursuit of belonging in elite social circles frequently undermines true financial independence. The same dynamic appears across many networking systems: the primary bond is not mutual benefit or shared opportunity, but rather an unfulfilled craving for belonging and a deep-seated fear of isolation.

Consider the classic example of golf clubs and country clubs, which frequently target middle-class professionals with membership fees designed to generate steady cash flow for the club's operations. Members derive a temporary sense of fulfillment and status simply from affiliation—believing they are rubbing shoulders with high-net-worth individuals. In reality, this "access" rarely translates into meaningful economic advancement. Instead, members often channel significant portions of their income into club dues, high-end dining, events, and socializing. Over time, many deplete their savings, accumulate credit card debt at exorbitant interest rates, and find themselves financially worse off—all in service of an illusion of proximity to wealth.

A parallel pattern exists in many religious organizations. Members are organized into cells, which aggregate into house fellowships, satellite churches, parishes, zones, and regions. This hierarchical structure fosters a powerful sense of community and purpose. Yet it often comes at a steep cost: regular tithes, offerings, special levies, and donations that divert disposable income away from personal wealth-building. Participants sustain the network's growth and infrastructure, frequently at the expense of their own financial stability, all in the name of spiritual belonging and communal identity.

In the digital age, technology has amplified this illusion through virtual communities—faceless forums, social media groups, and influencer ecosystems—where ordinary individuals appear to achieve extraordinary feats. While wisdom, strategic content distribution, and thoughtful engagement can indeed transform modest portfolios into substantial wealth (sometimes reaching eight or even nine figures), such outcomes are exceptions driven by discipline, due diligence, and value creation—not mere participation in a network.

True net worth is not a byproduct of affiliation or proximity to others' success. It emerges from patient, consistent wealth-building grounded in knowledge, understanding of capital markets, and disciplined investment. Generational wealth transfers—such as those occurring from baby boomers to younger generations—reward those who prioritize financial literacy, compounding returns, and independent decision-making over the seductive pull of social validation.

In conclusion, while strategic, value-aligned relationships can certainly accelerate progress, the uncritical embrace of "Your network is your net worth" often leads to exploitation rather than empowerment. Young Nigerians—and indeed anyone navigating modern social and professional landscapes—must approach networks with discernment. Prioritize self-mastery, financial education, and deliberate wealth accumulation over the fleeting comfort of belonging to the "right" crowd. Only then can one build genuine, lasting net worth rather than perpetuate its illusion.
Pure turd. Networking only works if you are into politics or a very top job like CEO of a insurance firm or bank top exec.


Most things just boils down to skills. Once you got skills and put yourself out there, you are def bound to meet different folks there.
InvestmentRe: $2.6B Wiped Out In 24 Hours—which Exchange Will Survive The Next Crash? by Kaczynski: 7:39am On Feb 14
I don't do CEX, most of them are turd .
Phone/Internet MarketRe: Pixel 8a Awoof Price by Kaczynski: 7:27am On Feb 14
Sadly not everyone knows the worth of the phone, nigeriapes are still stuck to iphone/samsung. This is mine own, i flashed a custom rom and now enjoying it .

PoliticsRe: Explosive Wiretap Claim Rocks Presidency – El-Rufai Vs NSA Ribadu Sparks Tension by Kaczynski: 7:25am On Feb 14
Totallu bluff . northeners know nothing about signal intelligence or wire tapping. They should come to the south south and see wire tapping in effect. Rotimi amaechi started it with purchasing pegasus malware and rest south south governors followed suit.
FamilyRe: A slap and my marriage ended ... What Should I Do? by Kaczynski: 7:22am On Feb 14
You'd need look for a lawyer and start the divorce process immediately before they start preparing for your funeral .
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Is This The Worst Mistake I Am Going To Make In My Life? by Kaczynski: 7:16am On Feb 14
Dude go get some skills , certs are things of the old, skills differentiate you from wage slaves.


the efforts you put into the post could be used to post your portfolio or learning some godamn skills.
RomanceRe: Valentine Picture: Graphic Photo by Kaczynski: 4:10am On Feb 14
STD will be going around and surely reach you.
EducationRe: 10 Best Secondary Schools In Lagos (2025/2026) by Kaczynski: 2:12am On Feb 14
Onegai:
Forreal? Abeg share more please. My sister wants to send her quiet child to one of them. Meadow hall or Green springs.

How bad is the bullying? I heard even Charterhouse had a bullying problem recently
In a regular school, a bully wants your lunch money. in an school like grange, madow hall or LBI, the bullies are the children of the powerful. they have been told since birth that they are demi gods and that everyone else is service staff. they don't just hit, they destroy. they don't want your money, they already have more than you,they just want your submission. most especially the school doesn't stop the bullying because the fundraisers of so the school are literally the parents of the bullies, in one of PTA i attended in place for my niece at green springs, one of the parents of the bully slapped another parent of the bullied simply because they were insisting that their kid was a bully.

a child in these environments is like a lamb that wandered into a wolf sanctuary. the wolves aren't going to befriend the lamb, they are going to test their teeth on it. if your sister sends her child there, she isn't being a good parent, she is being an accomplice to her child trauma. she is feeding her child to the offspring of the nouveau riche so she can brag to her friends about the school logo on her child's blazer.

If he is like clifford from my bodyguard 1980 , he will be eaten alive in any school where who is your father?' is the primary question. tell her to save the millions of naira, put him in a school like deeper life or loyola where he can actually breathe or she can send him there and watch him get deleted in real time.
CrimeRe: Skunk, Colorado And Nigeria’s Bent Destiny by Kaczynski: 1:41am On Feb 14
Importing drugs seem sloppy, just open factory in one village and start distributing .
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 23 by Kaczynski: 9:27am On Feb 13
Zanemom:
Hello.
Please I need your advice.
I want to apply to Canada however I made a third class and i have already applied to UPEI and got a rejection. Right now , am considering a diploma course in environment and resource law at Saskatchewan polytechnic as my undergraduate is Law. And I also intend to move with family. I know about the Spowp and am aware my spouse can’t work until I graduate but we still want to try it.
Please Gurus in the house, what advice do you have for me? Thank you.
you want to move your family to saskatchewan a place so cold it’s basically a freezer.

the IRCC has updated its rules. they’ve closed the backdoors. trying to get a spousal work permit for a diploma program is like trying to run software on a calculator. the rules changed unless you’re doing a master’s or a professional degree like JD.

If you’re going to do this, stop acting like vibes will save you. you need a perfect explanation for why a lawyer is going to a polytechnic for a diploma. if your logic isn’t airtight, the rejection will be instant. optimize your strategy or stay where you are. your current setup is destined to crash.


a law graduate going for a diploma can look like academic regression to a visa officer, you should write a SOP, you need to explain that you aren't just downgrading to a diploma, but gaining a specialized technical skill in environment law that a university degree doesn't provide.
PhonesRe: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by Kaczynski: 9:03am On Feb 13
johnnyholtby:
Please I have brand new Starlink Gen 3 Mesh router for sale.
Asking price is 180k.

Location is Osogbo.
I can ship anywhere in Nigeria .
Reason for selling??
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Kaczynski: 8:56am On Feb 13
Marykhay:
Does this help?
Your soldering is too poor . are you one of those apprentices at alaba??
CrimeRe: Nigerian Student Commits Suicide Because He Was Broke. by Kaczynski: 8:53am On Feb 13
He's now free as a bird. Freedom comes at a cost and he paid his.
Foreign AffairsRe: Nigerian US Marine Dies After Falling Overboard In Caribbean by Kaczynski: 8:52am On Feb 13
His family will be compensated which is better compared to the ones that died in russia.
FamilyRe: How I Managed To Convince My Neighbor Who Wanted To Commit Suicide. by Kaczynski: 8:45am On Feb 13
Stop being such a peeping tom, mind your godamn business.
RomanceRe: When You Tell A Nigerian Girl You Don't Have Money by Kaczynski: 8:23am On Feb 13
abbey621:
If you're broke wetin concern you and woman? Your priority should be survival, even if you get extra change na to think how that change can grow through proper investments. Even something as simple as learning a new skill could raisse your income by over 1000% if you learn the right skills.

Brokeness/poverty is a state, anyone can fall into it but to stay there and accept defeat, that is a CHOICE.....A very useless CHOICE!
Poverty is a matter of where you are not what you have .
EventsRe: Trending Photos And Videos Of Gigantic Birthday Cake In Kano by Kaczynski: 10:30am On Feb 12
Money laundering at its peak and seems very sloppy . His father must be in one of APC cartel for them to do it.
BusinessRe: Nigerian Entrepreneur, Lucky Elohor Dies At 29 by Kaczynski: 10:27am On Feb 12
Which one is he ?? Seems we have too many men römischen a out während Sieg.
TravelRe: Arik Air Mishap Was Averted Today. Engine Rips During Flight (pic/video) by Kaczynski: 10:20am On Feb 12
Igirigimercenar:
. No physics or anything can make an object made of iron to fly in the sky for hours without some kind of spiritual or terrestrial power

Aliens are behind this!
GTFOH with your turd conspiracy theories, seems you were snoring in physics class mfw the teacher was going on about gravity and motion .

This is why FG should proritize STEM.
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Kaczynski: 4:12am On Feb 12
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Site down.
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Kaczynski: 4:11am On Feb 12
Audacius:
Apparently still under construction. Well done. We need the Nigerian version of the Bloomberg, MSN Money sites. Kudos to NSEMPA, Stockbubbles, NGXForum. This NGX sky is big enough for you all to fly. I personally need a replacement for Yochaa's watchlist feature which does not go beyond 26 stocks.

Don't paywall it yet o.
grin
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