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Literature › Re: Chimamanda Adichie Makes Meghan Markle 'Forces For Change' Vogue List by lambalamb(m): 1:18pm On Aug 13, 2019

I am so glad I found you! Longest sir.

Admitwithschola:
She is world class and she is Nigerian, and it's not out of place for Nigerians to celebrate her in a big way.

I myself when I went to Birmigham in 2016, I saw a bill board of her in one advert, maybe they were advertizing a book. She is not small oo, she is well known and respected world wide.

Career › Re: Financial Risk Manager (very Urgent) by lambalamb(m): 11:33pm On Oct 12, 2013

RixExpat: Hello FRM Candidates,

I want to have an idea about the number of candidates preparing for the FRM Exam as I am planning to start an FRM tutorial center here in Lagos. If the number is reasonable, I will approach some other high profile individuals and prospective tutors who are also certified FRMs and some of whom are also CFA charter holders so we can commence an FRM tutorial center in Lagos. Lectures may not commence before the next 2013 November exam considering the logistics that need to be put in place but we can provide mentoring for those who may need that for the November exam.

Regards.

NYSC › Post NYSC: A Short Story. by lambalamb(op): 12:16am On Oct 11, 2013*

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Education › Re: The Deplorable State Of Infrastructure In Nigerian Universities (Photos) by lambalamb(m): 11:13pm On Oct 04, 2013

LU-PUNNY Media:
I thank God for my school! Beta by far. Unilorin is nothing close to this slum

Abi ooo! You took the words out of my mouth....UNILORIN is just too nice...Better by far.

Won ti bi won da! Come to UNILORIN una go bow!

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Education › Re: New Unilorin Multi-functional ID Card Ready by lambalamb(m): 10:51pm On Sep 17, 2013

In Love, Peace and Harmony
We Shall Build The Tower
Unilorin........

Am proud of you anytime anywhere!
Better By Far!
I BOW

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NYSC › Re: "Tension" As Batch C 2012 Corp Members Prepare To Pass Out. by lambalamb(op): 9:46am On Sep 16, 2013

Oh yes! God is in control. Peace.

babalonshee: Tension on all tinxxx MSc, job Ä♌ð S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ on but ΐ knw G̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡D̶̲̥̅ į̸̸̨ƨ i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ control shaaaaa

NYSC › Re: "Tension" As Batch C 2012 Corp Members Prepare To Pass Out. by lambalamb(op): 9:43am On Sep 16, 2013*

Gods-child:
Mr Lambo!!!...its nice to hear from you again via this medium.

Oh yes! "Tension"...To me, I believe it occurs as a result of uncertainty. So many times I have asked & heard people ask the question; After Nysc, What Next?? I don't think I'm wrong if I say a greater percentage of corp members can't supply pragmatic answers to the aforementioned question. Instead we're beginning to shovel it into the family of rhetorical questions...Nigeria! I hail thee!!!

If only GOD can show us where we'll be in the next 2-3 years, I'm certain it would douse our uncertainties, hence, a decline in "Tension"

And as you prayed, only GOD can help us ease our "Tension", I hope majority of us would realize this fact and embrace it.

Well, am sure you are very much correct to some extent, at least to an agreeable one. Talking about "certainty" I would say that my knowledge over past times accumulates to the fact that nothing in life is certain, just for theoretical purpose, most occurences in life have a probability of 0.5 which is something in between certainty and uncertainty. In other to further buttress my point with practical examples let's say: for example, what's the chance of a first class degree holder getting a job after NYSC given that every other thing is constant? I guess the answer is in the obvious "= 0.5" which is something in between certainty and uncertainty. Finally, if we factor God into the equation of our life then it becomes solvable and that is where I agree with you 100 percent.

The compendium is that: with strong hope, faith and trust in our creator then we can expect to have a certain future and that will surely EASE our "Tension".

Me self I be God's child oooh! How things now?

NYSC › Re: "Tension" As Batch C 2012 Corp Members Prepare To Pass Out. by lambalamb(op): 9:19am On Sep 16, 2013

POP date it's still undecided. It's likely going to be the 10th of next month cuz the date(17/10/2013) that was earlier choosed clashed with "Ileya" .

kaykash007: POP date abeg?

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NYSC › "Tension" As Batch C 2012 Corp Members Prepare To Pass Out. by lambalamb(op): 9:26pm On Sep 14, 2013

Sometimes I wonder why "Tension" precedes every good and bad things in life.

Before you sit for Jamb there was "Tension"
To check your Jamb result there was "Tension"
You made your Jamb and the issue of passing Post-Utme became a "Tension"
You passed through many rounds of "Tension" ranging from semesters exams to final year year projects before graduating.

After Graduation you faced another round of "Tension" ranging from Service states to PPA's when obeying the clarion's call.

Now that you are about to "PASS OUT" Please tell us what "Tension" you are facing. Is it the "Tension" of getting a Job amidst millions of overqualified umemployed graduate? Is it the "Tension" of applying for your masters when you are not financially buoyant?

May God help us and EASE our "Tension"

You are Welcome.

Education › Re: Unilorin Discovers New Anti- Malaria Compounds. by lambalamb(m): 5:45pm On Sep 11, 2013*

@Bright, why do I feel like I know you. Were you one of the university scholars back then?

Novabright: Source : Unilorin bulletin

Education › Re: Unilorin Discovers New Anti- Malaria Compounds. by lambalamb(m): 5:42pm On Sep 11, 2013*

I remembered many times that this prof would go to class and forget his suit on the wall when leaving. There was one day he forgot his car at the car park at the back of Block 4 and he trekked home bare footed, a very intelligent prof indeed. Moreso, he is a law abiding man and you could get into trouble with him if you flout any school laws e.g sitting on the rail in walkway.

Literature › Re: Man Wey Dey Reason by lambalamb(m): 9:05am On Jun 24, 2013

Mr Flow,

I really learned a lot from your story, from adaptations to survival instincts. Mehn! You are great! I must say that you 've got great adaptive skills and strong sense for survival. I hope many school guys would read your story and learn from it.

Tuale! you too much jor!

Lamba

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Career › Re: Professional Course Available As A Mathematics Graduate by lambalamb(m): 3:30pm On Jun 20, 2013

tanimola22: ACCA and financial mathematics don’t mix, in my view. One is for back office people in the world of finance, the other is for the very front office people, or middle office people at the least. If you want to go the ACCA way, forget financial mathematics and instead face MSc management, finance.

Financial mathematics is to Nigeria what actuarial science is to Nigeria. Right now, I can’t think of any firm where they do quant job (core jobs of financial mathematicians) in Lagos. But I know three actuarial firms in Nigeria, albeit pay at entry level is crappy. ACCA remains good. Do put in for it.

Would you like to hint a little about your math background and grades? A fellow newbie mathematics graduate like you, user name lamda lamda, just landed two fully funded scholarships in Europe and South Africa. He was assisted by a nairalander whose username is admitwithschola.

T22

Hi sir, long time ooooooooooh! I sent you an email sometime ago did you get it?

In Spanish, I said GRACIAS with all my heart!!!

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Career › Re: Arm Young Talent Programme by lambalamb(m): 9:40pm On May 20, 2013

zub: halo peepz. My interview with ARM is schedule for 8th june,2013.

Did you receive a mail from them?

Career › Re: Arm Young Talent Programme by lambalamb(m): 4:38pm On May 20, 2013

AjanleKoko: Ask ARM your questions directly, not people on NL

Sigh, alright sir. One more thing sir, do you any information for us concerning the AYTP?

Career › Re: Arm Young Talent Programme by lambalamb(m): 4:30pm On May 20, 2013

AjanleKoko: Instead of 'relating', why not prepare for your own interview?

Hi Sir, I just wanted to ask the op some questions because what I got from them was a missed call. The op stated that the interview is on Tuesday and I'm in Ibadan right now. So, I wanted to know if they will be interviewing everybody on the same day and moreso am indisposable right now. Though, I've called the customer service and what they said was that I should be expecting a mail. Am just apprehensive. Thanks for the concern.

Lamba

Career › Re: Arm Young Talent Programme by lambalamb(m): 3:23pm On May 20, 2013

zub: dont kno if its every candidate, they said details as regards d interview wil be sent to me on monday. What do u tink d interview wil be all about?

I sent you a mail yesterday please acknowledge.

Career › Re: Arm Young Talent Programme by lambalamb(m): 8:06pm On May 19, 2013

zub: hello fellas, just got a call from ARM on there AYTP interview on tuesday. Dont know what to expect.

Hi, I also got a missed call from them on friday and I guessed it's about the interview. Is it every candidate they want to interview on Tuesday? Please send me a PM so that we can relate better.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Chelsea Vs Basel: Europa League (3 - 1) On 2nd May, 2013 by lambalamb(m): 9:24pm On May 02, 2013

up chelpe! oh.....sorry, up chelsea!!!

Career › Re: Portfolio Managers: Aspirants And Professionals by lambalamb(op): 6:49pm On Apr 08, 2013

blessedtj: thanks LAMba, i have already apply for the programme. i am waiting for them to call me for the interview.
if you have an idea on how I can gain the job, pls connect me.

ooops! hmm no sir.

Good luck

Career › Re: Portfolio Managers: Aspirants And Professionals by lambalamb(op): 7:09pm On Apr 05, 2013

blessedtj: i will love to be part of this discussion. I am a final year student of Accounting, also with ACA. my future goal is to become one of the best hedge fund manager in the world.
i have been researching for information on how i will get there.
i will like to have mentors in this field who can guild me on how to achieve this dream.
I intend working with an investment firm as soon as I get out of School, also planning to write ACCA and CFA as soon as posible.
If you can be of help to me, i will love to meet you.

Well, God will help us all. The only thing I can do to help you right now is to provide you with this link: www.arm.com.ng
Click on the career section and then read up the AYTP(apply if you think its necessary). Note that, ARM is a finance company that specializes in assets and resources manangement, am sure it will help you in your career.
Please don't wait till your graduation because that would be a mistake. Let me know how far.

Good luck

Career › Re: Portfolio Managers: Aspirants And Professionals by lambalamb(op): 10:22am On Apr 04, 2013

yamakuza: hello. long time.

i just wanted to acknowledge your post/greeting/thanks.

as per the topic, i think T22 has dealt with it very well, thats why others are probably not keen to add to it.

i may be wrong though.

Yes, long time indeed! Thanks sir.

Career › Portfolio Managers: Aspirants And Professionals by lambalamb(op): 6:07pm On Mar 31, 2013

Foremost, I thank God for His Grace and Mercy over us.

Secondly, I want to quickly appreciate the positive impact of the following nairalanders: Seun, Ajanlekoko, Yamakuza, T22, Deenee, Nitrogen, Bookface, sawyer89, Odunnu, Jarus, Admitwitscholar, and others. May the good Lord prosper your ways as you have been helping people in one way or the other.

Like we all know, the field of finance is vast and complicated and one could easily get lost along the line. This thread is aimed at guiding, directing and perhaps helping prospective porfolio managers to achieve their goals.

Professional portfolio managers in the house! Please, what advice do you have for those that are aspiring to become one? Finance experts and the rest, we are waiting for you all! please contribute....

Okay, let's go through Mr T22 style of becoming a portfolio manager:

How to become a portfolio manager? T22's style and strategy...

I am not saying you should follow my style, but I guess my style should hopefully serve as an illustration on how one can become a portfolio manager. The way I hope to become a portfolio manager is to start out in a capital market company that specializes in equity and debt capital markets. First, I would work in equity research and analysis and value stocks and familiarize myself with different industries and different sectors and with companies listed in these industries and sectors. I would learn what drives their share prices, both technical and fundamental drivers, and I would also learn how these companies do their businesses and how they earn profits and how they cut costs and how they grow revenue and how they diversify into other income generating areas. In essence, I would spend time building a very deep understanding of the stock market. This should take 4-6 years at the minimum.

The next step, the second step, would be to change departments and move from equity capital market to debt capital market. Essentially, I would move from being a stock guy to becoming a bond/fixed income guy. I would do this for several years and understand the intricacies of fixed income research and analysis. I would learn about corporate and government bonds and many other fixed income instruments. This should take a minimum of 3-5 years to achieve. It would take a shorter time, at least for me, because fixed income analysis is more of a science than art. Once learnt, it becomes a part of you and stays with you as you continually upgrade yourself. However, equity analysis is more subjective in nature and this lends it to being less scientific in nature. Again, this is my view.

After successfully doing first and second steps, I would move to the department of risk management. I would spend less than 3 years here because steps one and two would have exposed me to risk management tools and so my learning curve would be much steeper while working in the risk management. So, in risk department, I would expose myself to hedging tools, including swaps, derivatives, options, futures and everything I can expose myself to within the shortest time possible. I normally would not exceed 3 years in this department.

Armed with solid hands-on experience in equity and debt capital markets, risk management, derivatives and co, I would go and market myself to big hedge fund companies or to high net worth individuals who are willing to have me manage their billions of dollars funds. I will charge 2% of the managed funds and 20% of the returns I am able to generate in a given financial year. Without mincing words, I would become the next Soros

Education that could help---
First, BSc Economics/Finance/maybe Accounting/Engineering/Physics/Mathematics

Then, try to enter an asset management company like ARM (asset management coys are essentially buyside) and learn about capital markets securities (debt and equity) as much as you can. If you can avoid Vetiva, IBTC and co, then please do. They are sell side firms and may not properly further your ambition of becoming a portfolio manager. However, some of these companies have a buyside arm, so you may select to work in buyside which is the perfect place for an aspiring portfolio manager. I myself started out in a quasi buyside company.

Okay, spend close to 3 years with the buyside firm and make sure you pass CFA level 1 and 2, then BAIL for graduate studies at a Top School. Either do an MBA or do an MFE. While doing graduate studies, take CFA levels 2 and 3 and pass them. With your very relevant experience, top notch education and zeal, you will have positioned yourself to getting hired by a company where your aspiration of becoming a portfolio manager is most likely to become a reality.

I wish you good luck.

Sincerely,

T22

NB: Just go learn and become an expert (or something near that) in C++ and/or C# and/or C plus Excel and/or VB. We hardly use all those CCNA acquired knowledge in finance. We are finance experts, not some IT gurus, although I agree that a sound knowledge of IT is always priceless.

Who is next?

Education › Re: UNILORIN Wins DOKITA Quiz Competition by lambalamb(m): 11:45am On Feb 17, 2013

Probitas Doctrina!!! My alma mater. In love, peace and harmony we shall build the tower. Unilorin......we shall forever be better by far. However, I salute the great Ife.

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Career › Re: Arm Investment Managers Pay Package. by lambalamb(m): 4:14pm On Jan 21, 2013

Good day sir, Av sent you an email. Just now

tanimola22: Violent, you make me laugh real hard..That 32K Pounds you computed, many 8th year analysts in Nigeria will kill to earn it..There are many 4th year analysts earning a total compensation of 2.5 Million per year. Many of them even believe that they are very well paid. When I came to Nigeria in July, I was privileged to be on the panel that interviewed some people looking to break into one of the boutiques in Nigeria. I was shocked when a guy, who has been working for 3 years for a slightly reputable investment firm in Ikoyi, was asked his total compensation and he responded saying 1.9 Million/year..hahaha. That is less than 10K Pounds per year.

Anyway, analysts should normally not expect to earn the standard investment analyst pay in Nigeria. If they did, they would be shocked!

T22

Career › Re: Arm Investment Managers Pay Package. by lambalamb(m): 12:03pm On Jan 21, 2013

tanimola22: Violent, you make me laugh real hard..That 32K Pounds you computed, many 8th year analysts in Nigeria will kill to earn it..There are many 4th year analysts earning a total compensation of 2.5 Million per year. Many of them even believe that they are very well paid. When I came to Nigeria in July, I was privileged to be on the panel that interviewed some people looking to break into one of the boutiques in Nigeria. I was shocked when a guy, who has been working for 3 years for a slightly reputable investment firm in Ikoyi, was asked his total compensation and he responded saying 1.9 Million/year..hahaha. That is less than 10K Pounds per year.

Anyway, analysts should normally not expect to earn the standard investment analyst pay in Nigeria. If they did, they would be shocked!

Hi sir, am really sorry for the late in response; it was due some reasons. I sent u a mail yesterday have you checked it?

T22

Career › Re: Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria Apart From The Oil Industry. by lambalamb(m): 10:17pm On Jan 20, 2013

tanimola22: Hi lambda,

I've replied your email and responded to all concerns raised.

Thank you for messaging me.

T22

Am really sorry sir for the late in response. I sent you a mail some hours ago, pls check it sir.

Music/Radio › Re: Share The Most Emotional Songs You Ever Heard by lambalamb(m): 6:40pm On Jan 15, 2013

Olorun to da awon oke igbani, enyin nikan ni mo fi ope mi fun. Tani nmo tu gbe ga ooh? Bi ko se baba loke, tani nmo tu fi gbogbo ope mi fun.....Olorun to da awon oke igbani enyin ni mo fi ope mi fun.

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Education › Re: OAU Graduates 78 First Class Students by lambalamb(m): 11:15pm On Dec 19, 2012*

Donkunze: true talk ma guy...GREATEST UNILORITE!

Probitas doctrina....Na soooo oh! My brother, the people that had first class in my dept na die hard oh!, they were all book freak and crazy genius. some how i salute the great ife cause av met them in a competition before, I mean NAMCUS 2012, those guys were really good.

Career › Re: Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria Apart From The Oil Industry. by lambalamb(m): 4:00pm On Dec 17, 2012

tanimola22: Hi lambda,

I've replied your email and responded to all concerns raised.

Thank you for messaging me.

T22

have sent the two items, plz find attachment sir.
Thanks

Career › Re: Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria Apart From The Oil Industry. by lambalamb(m): 12:09pm On Dec 14, 2012

tanimola22: Hi lambda,

I've replied your email and responded to all concerns raised.

Thank you for messaging me.

T22

Thank you sir! Am grateful, God bless you sir.

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