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Yomboy4ever:
I need gcam for note 8 Pro thanks

you can check on telegram. just search

Shot with Redmi Note 8 pro.
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Location: Olumo Rock, Abeokuta.

MALIGNANTGuest:
I'm in interested too.

LosC:
Luemz , drop your WhatsApp number on your signature

chatinent:
luemz, I would like to write on infectious diseases with you.

ok sir. I just updated the post with my contact details.

chatinent:
luemz, I would like to write on infectious diseases with you.

Dear Chatinent, thank you for reaching out. would be great to do this together. How do you suggest we go about it?

PS. I tried sending you a PM

Hi Nairalanders,

I'm a First Class graduate of Microbiology with research interest in Infectious diseases and Immunity, Public Health, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, and anything along these lines and more.

I'm open to being a contributing author to any scholar here or researcher, professor or lecturer in related fields.

I want to collaborate with you to write and publish academic papers.

Please reach out to me if you have any opportunities that may help a passionate scholar grow.

This is my effort to contribute to the wealth of knowledge and also bring about growth in my career.


Thank you in advance.

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MALIGNANTGuest:
I'm more interested in the DESIGN than the Phone.
I'm purchasing it as soon as it arrives.
No time for delays.
I keep telling people there are phones more beautiful than APPLE.
Those interested in mine should indicate interest.

Hehehe. I'm interested in your Apple ohh. You can send it to me if you get a new one. Thanks in advance.

in terms of design, there's really nothing spectacular about iPhone.

I primarily love it for the picture quality. I like to capture pictures of things I see around me that I find interesting and that's pretty much why I need an iPhone.

Btw Compliments of the Season sir

The design is beautiful and classy. . .

ok

A good location, like entrance of a major street.
Kiosk, POS machine, money and very smart person to run it if you're not going to do it yourself. bear in mind you'd be potential target of theft and the likes so advisable you live quite distant from where your POS shop is.

better still, you can consult someone currently in the business. you may require to pay a small consultation fee.
good luck and best wishes.

Quite sad that irrespective of what is done, Little Sylvester can't be brought back to life. RIP champ

airsaylongcome:
Kabaka has been well known for those in the former Bendel State. Was a colossus during Oshiomole's regime

interesting. thanks for the additional info. funny how you swiftly lose relevance in Nigerian politics once you're not in the ruling party.

I reserve my comments.

it was actually through the documentary I learnt about Kabaka. and coincidentally, the Kabaka has been in news lately

luemz:
The Federal Scholarship Board, which is a nominating agency for the just-concluded Commonwealth Master's Scholarship application round that ended on the 1st of November, has released the schedule for the nomination interview.
The interview is scheduled to hold in Abuja. it's quite sad that all those that successfully applied are required to travel down to Abuja irrespective of their location.
Someone like me I'm yet to complete my transportation fare that I think I'd need to embark on the journey.
Please past scholars and beneficiaries of this scholarship, or those that have attended the interview before share with us your experiences.
What should one expect in the interview?
What kind of questions?
Do you think the process is transparent enough?
Is it worth traveling for?
Your general advise

Thank you.

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Seun

UPDATE

By God's grace, I was able to attend the interview. I was supposed to interview on the second day (30th November 2021); however, I was already in Abuja by Saturday, so I could hear the opening ceremony and get to have insights about the whole process from those that would be interviewing on the first day.

Accreditation
on the first day, accreditation was held at the Hotel (Nanet Suites or Rosebud Hotel or Ekiti house). On the second day, accreditation took place at the FSB office secretariat before you'd go back to the hotel for the interview. I was not aware of this, so I paid for double transportation. My saving grace was that I left home very early, so I had enough time to spare in knowing what to do.

They had about seven accreditation/interview panels depending on your intended course of study. You'd be given two forms to fill.
They'd check for your important documents as listed in the Announcement.
Transcripts, certificate, NYSC certificate, passport photograph, EAS form print out, evidence of reference submission, admission offer etc.

after confirming your documents, they'd stamp and sign the forms. you're then to make a photocopy of the forms and then proceed for the interview at the hotel.

The interview

When you arrive the interview venue, you'd go to your assigned Panelist. you'd be required to fill the attendance form in order of arrival and geopolitical zone.

When it's your turn, you'd be called into the interview room. I had 3 persons (A man and two women) in the interview board. they appeared very friendly and helped me calmed my nerves.

It seemed like only one was a professor. she was the one that really asked me questions basically about what my research interests was and what I hope to achieve through the study.

The other panelists were focused on checking my documents, proof of community service, publications, admission offers etc.

After questions about my research interests and possible outcome of my study, the other panelists asked me general current affairs questions related to Commonwealth, minister of education, and the COVID 19 pandemic.

Lastly, they proceeded to ask me about my employment history and what I currently do.
My interview lasted roughly about 20 minutes.

General Tip Based on my Experience
1. Arrive the Venue Early
arriving early would give you time to settle down and do what what you're required to do gently without much pressure.

I had a friend that while I was done with accreditation and was already heading to the interview venue, he was still trying to find the FSB office under pressure.

The earlier you go, the sooner you get to interview (I was the 4th person to interview on my day).
As at 10pm, some persons were yet to be interviewed. you can imagine the mental stress and discouragement as you wait for such long hours.

obembet:
Source: https://www.marca.com/en/football/manchester-united/2021/12/20/61c09dc9268e3ee61f8b45e4.html

I really do admire Christian Ronaldo's philanthropic gestures.

in the Nigerian settings, when I think of Celebrity philanthropist, I think of Davido and Don Jazzy.

I pray God blesses me too to be answers to people's prayers, Family, friends and strangers.

babyboo4life:
In regard to the post I made earlier https://www.nairaland.com/6848382/elder-brothers-babe-attitude



My brother wanted to meet her one day and she refused, so my brother told her if he doesn't see her that night, she should forget that they ever met and not bother seeing him again unless on repayment of the debt she was owing my brother.

She requested for the deadline and also said that it is a small money. The deadline is tomorrow and she said she can't make it but will pay as soon as she has the money.

I told my brother if he can leave the money and forget about her but he refused. Because I think trying to collect the money may lead him to getting attached again. The money is 30k, if you're in his position, are you going to forfeit the money, knowing quite well that the girl requested for the money on borrow basis.

Note: He has spent double of that on her, just that this was borrowed specifically.

do they have to physically meet before she can pay? she should just do transfer biko. 30k is minimum wage �.

madridguy:
I have received two community beating/fight for my life which I can never forget. One for school and the other one for area for watch night ( New year). Let me share the school own.

You will only understand this better if you attend government school where school compound dey big anyhow.

It was sunny afternoon, this time we are revision which means it is play play from break time till we close. I had a friend back then, Abdul Fatai who like to always look clean, he won't go outside the classroom so his leg and uniform won't have a single stain.

So he asked for something that day and I asked him to check my bag. He opened my bag and he found bandana and quickly take it. I told him to return with immediate effect because I know he won't return it forever. He is a big fan of 2Pac so he like to tie his head with bandana but to buy it na war. I am using the bandana to clean my body everytime I play football and no money to buy water, I will just beg for little drop of water on it and use it to clean my body.

Before I know what is happening he has ran away from class, I started looking for him block to block, I sight him na so he pick race. I am running after him seriously as if my life depends on the bandana until he ran through a class I followed him na so I used body jam one guy. I waited to apologize na so this guy landed me heavy slap. I look at the guy with annoyance, check if I stain his white uniform but no, na so I slapped him back. My slap make sound and grab other people inside the class attention before I know the guy give me straight punch for chest I return instantly na so this fight start. Before you know his class member circle us. Na so me self dey bounce as if I fit fight we threw punches at each other before his class members gather me up. Who carry plank carry plank. Plank I mean na from broken chairs and tables na so this beating start.
I didn't relent na so I dey fight they go. My target is only one person while the others are doing me strong thing. Na so this fight dey spread like wild fires, I was in JSS 2 then while those people are in JSS 3. This fight begin spreading inside the same class as people inside the class who were initially begging for me later join in beating simply because I refuse to bow down and quit the fight. A guy came from nowhere and said leave him for me, na so the rest circle me and the guy, I was too tired to even raise blow na so the guy they throw blow at me, try my best to cover my face but hooking open my guiding na so blow meet me everywhere. I fell down and everyone hail the guy, within me I said I would rather die here than to run away. I continue with the guy until I was able to come close and lucky head boot hit him for nose, as I see the guy is weak small na so I gave him better teeth bite for neck, the guy shouted in pain before someone else use punch comot my teeth for the guy neck. Na so I face the guy too, the guy first blow make me fell on top one girl na so the girl land me slap. Chai, na so they shout is now for a girl to beat you too. Na so them begin hail the girl too to come and count scores, before I say anything the girl stand for fight, I told her again I'm sorry, but she allowed the hailing enter her head na so another slap enter again then my head scatter, she's the type that used to fight boys na so I rushed her grab her and used her back hit the wall, she just go down straight, the hailing turned to, you Don kill her, na so everyone gather me again.
From no where I dey hear my name and the person is trying to rescue me, he was able to stop them because him na SS1 student.
He said what happened I said I want to fight, this person we are attending same Arabic school for area. He tried to settle the matter but as a very stubborn boy then I said no that me and that guy that started the fight must continue with a close supervision that others of the class won't join him. The person beg me and beg but I said no, his friend said leave and let go. He said no let go and look for his brother maybe he will listen to him because na so they stubborn for their house. Na so that one leave to go search for my brother.
Na so fight continue till I started seeing people fighting me started jumping their class shouting seniors are here. Before I open my eyes na so my brother with three of his friends arrived, he look into my eyes and asked me what happened I wanted to talk but I just busted into tears seeing his pains. His friend quickly guide the 2 entrance of the class. He hold me and asked how many are they, I pointed the first guy, na so one of my brother friend land him big slap, kneel down, na so I begin pointing, once I point you na slap, pointed like 8 of them. I told my brother I only want something from him, he said what, I said I want to fight the guy one on one. My brother replied me you are fasting, so you can't fight again, I told him to go then since he cannot grant me my wish. His friend said this your brother is something else na so they set me and this guy again. This time I was too weak and the guy too knew he must not throw any blow otherwise na die. Na so the guy hug me and said I am sorry for slapping you first.

Make I dey go my class na so my class mates too dey come, na so my brother told them everything is settled, I was like where Una dey since. Now fight has finished, I begin looking for my school sandal and uniform na so one girl bring it out. She said she help me pack it as I fling them away as the fight start. This girl follow me reach class, drop my sandal and uniform and quickly go get me water. When she came back, she asked me after I have washed all my body if truly I am fasting, I said yes. She asked again then where did you get the strength for the fight because she watch everything but she can't help but pray they don't kill me. She said and quote, when you reach house, tell your mother everything so you take drugs and sleep and if possible don't come to school tomorrow. I just laugh and replied, I am fine nothing do me.

The girl was surprised no to see me for class the next, na so she come ask me if body no pain me for break time she go buy me burger and tasty time. She said she told her mom at home the whole scenario and asked me if I tell my mom too, I said no.

Na so the story go oo oo.

I read this while seated in a restaurant after eating. I laughed uncontrollably ����. Chai very funny. Thanks for cracking my ribs with your story �

MacJoseph200:
Please who is going for the interview in Abuja on the 29th?

Any idea of what to expect and how to prepare for the interview?

MacJoseph200:
Please who is going for the interview in Abuja on the 29th?

I am

The Federal Scholarship Board which is a nominating agency for the just concluded Commonwealth Master's Scholarship application round that ended on the 1st of November, has released the schedule for the nomination interview.

The interview is scheduled to hold in Abuja. it's quite sad that all those that successfully applied are required to travel down to Abuja irrespective of their location.

Someone like me I'm yet to complete my transportation fare that I think I'd need to embark on the journey.

Please past scholars and beneficiaries of this scholarship, or those that have attended the interview before share with us your experiences.
What should one expect in the interview?
What kind of questions?

Do you think the process is transparent enough?
Is it worth traveling for?
Your general advise

Thank you.

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Seun

Is Nigeria an English-Speaking Country?

I believe if you are a Nigerian, you would probably find this question ridiculous. Unfortunately, despite Nigeria being a former British colony and a member of the Commonwealth, there is glaring evidence that the UK government doubts our ability to speak English even though English is our official language of learning and means of everyday communication.


This doubt has resulted in the UK government mandating Nigerians to present ‘evidence of English language speaking abilities’ to apply for visas or educational opportunities in the UK.
Bright and talented Africans, especially Nigerians, would agree with me that one significant hurdle they have had to face in seeking better opportunities to further their studies and advance in knowledge is the issue of IELTS.


I have lost opportunities primarily because I do not have the financial capabilities to sit for the IELTS exams. My inability to sit for the IELTS exams has also cost me my chance of applying for the ongoing Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, which lists the IELTS certificate as a mandatory document for applicants from Nigeria.


Aside from the relatively high cost of this exam (about $202), the certificate is valid for just two years which is very depressing if you cannot secure an opportunity within this timeframe.


For instance, Judith, a friend of mine, would be writing this exam for the second time in three years because she could not secure the scholarship opportunity she had applied for earlier and coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic.


The situation gets even more frustrating for aspiring scholars from financially disadvantaged backgrounds and hence cannot afford this exam.


I believe everyone, whether poor or rich, should be allowed to pursue their dreams. An IELTS certificate should not hinder anyone, especially young Africans from English-speaking countries like Nigeria.


Hence, I have decided to join the #ReformIELTSPolicy movement and lend my voice to ask for the reform of the IELTS Policy to ensure inclusion for young Nigerians from poor homes seeking educational opportunities abroad to advance in knowledge to bring about sustainable change back in their countries.


Special thanks to the Founder of Policy Shapers and Convener of the #ReformIELTSPolicy movement - Ebenezar Wikina.

You can read more about this movement at https://policyshapers.com/2021/11/02/this-is-why-we-are-asking-the-uk-home-office-to-reformieltspolicy-for-anglophone-africans/

horllarh:
Please guys, I need your opinion on this, what do you think about working in the United Nations. What's the salary range, and what's the work mode like.

The information you seek can easily be found on their website and through Google search. For so long I've been trying to volunteer with the United Nations but I've not had an opportunity yet. Their pay is usually in USD I think, and converted to Naira, it is quite a good sum. I sure know it's highly competitive to get a job with UN or its sub offices. you may be assigned to any work station and any country. They'd provide you necessary stuff to make you comfortable in your work station especially outside your home country, and usually, security is attached to you.

Archmend:
Let me help someone this evening with his or her resume's if this happens to be your case.

please how do I send mine to you Sir?

nedekid:
Siddon there and don't realize the need to have the ability to protect yourself.
Truth of the matter is that most of these house of rep, sanators and people that matter have weapons even if it is just pump action shotguns to protect their homes. They have it while you don't. They also discourage you from having the right to protect yourself.
How is it finished if Nigerians are armed? It only brings mutual respect for your neighbor. You will not go around slapping people, neither will you go rob someone in his house knowing the person will fight back. Same applies to heardsmen. They will calm down.
Kindly visit YouTube and see videos of how tables are turned on intended robbers.

Last week, I watched a video on tundeednut's IG page where a man killed his neighbours a couple because they confrontation with him. it was caught on CCTV. he just went in, came out with his gun and shot the woman multiple times, chased her husband and killed him too. my point is, abuse would be inevitable. I didn't say we shouldn't have a means of protecting ourselves from arm. I fear for the needless death that would occur.

In this Nigeria that we are in, if citizens are permitted to own and carry gun, then it is finished!.

you bashed someone's car in traffic, you'd probably be dead before you say sorry.

the frustration is too much.

pocohantas:
Alright. I’ll let them know, if they agree, I’ll reach out.

ok thank you so much for the positive feedback Ma'am. I'm grateful.

pocohantas:
1— Introduction



A neighbourhood I went to:
Had to go greet my host’s family.

Last pic: Our takeaway from the accident. It has been worked on a bit. Tail light was broken.

Interesting...
I'm a passionate volunteer. would you be kind enough to let me know which organisation you volunteer for and if there's an opening for volunteers? I'm interested. thanks Pocohantas

RedPanthar:
SO, you just spoke for the company.

Thanks for your time buddy

you're welcome. thanks for your time.

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internationalman:
That available space has been allocated to someone else from a political or rich background who probably stays at home all day with his pass certificate without searching for the job...

Dey there make pant dey wear you.

No Sir. the role was given to the person who actually interviewed for a lesser role. I was denied basically because of my class of Degree and how well I did too.. giving the impression of me being overqualified.

Ahmad62:
Which kin company is this?.. Maybe this is good coz god will give you a bigger job.. Just keep on praying bro

thanks. join me in prayers too. I appreciate.