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A country which is seen by many as the giant of Africa, is an oil-rich country situated on mid-Africa’s Atlantic coast, or as it is often described, West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa and the eighth most populous in the world. If Nigeria is to really live up to its expectations of emerging a great country, then it cannot ignore the increasing importance of the Internet in communications, education, business and commerce. Already this significance is been reflected by the increase in the number of cybercafes, ISPs and numerous Internet based businesses in the country.

The Internet has spurred the economic and social growth of most developed nations and the same effects are being seen in many developing nations. But as reported by Internet world stats, Internet penetration in Nigeria stands at only 7.2 percent. Though very poor for a country priding itself as the giant of Africa with a huge population of more than 150 million people, its potential for growth is massive and thus positive.

The growth of Internet in Nigeria is limited, compared to what is obtainable in developed countries. According to recent surveys conducted by one of Nigeria’s foremost technology research and content management companies E-shekels limited on effective engagement of the Internet for development, has revealed that people were only ready to use a technology tool if it adds immediate value to their lives. The research also stated that there were great demand for the Internet facilities in Nigeria, but due to numerous obstacles those demands could not be adequately met. Some of these obstacles hindering ICT and Internet growth in Nigeria are listed below.

1.) LACK OF POWER SUPPLY – There is limited and unsteady power supply in the country when compared to the rate of supply in other parts of the world. This has served as one of the major problems hindering Internet growth in the country. The Nigerian government keeps announcing the need for foreign investors to invest in the country without understanding of the fact that no investor would like to push resources, where he would he running at extra cost in energy generation. That is exactly the position of Nigerian investor. Nigeria government has done virtually nothing to ensure steady power supply, her privatization of the PHCN and the change of name to EEDC has not solved the problem. To access the internet fully and steadily, a steady power supply is a criterion, which unfortunately has not been tackled, and this has led to a limited use of the internet by many who desire to use it. With very unreliable power in the country, operators are left with no choice but to acquire and rely constantly on generators; expending huge gallons of fuel daily, in order to distribute internet to offices, homes, or cafes for subscribers. The epileptic power situation in the country has further compounded the woes of the few ISPs and Cyber cafes operating in the country.

2.) POVERTY – Nigeria is a developing country consisting mainly of poverty-ravaged people who cannot afford three square meals a day. There is high cost of feeding, education, and health in the land. The poor ones will rather not waste their little income to access the internet when they have their priority as food, clothing and shelter. Many cannot afford to own a PC at home, even the fairly used ones being shipped from developed countries; talk less of engagement in internet connectivity for research and exploration.

3.) HIGH LEVEL OF ICT ILLITERACY – “Illiteracy is a defect,” says the white man’s adage. The high rate of illiteracy in the country is another ugly trend that is hindering the growth of internet use in Nigeria and this has contributed to the decline in the use of this super facility. People are ignorant of what the internet is all about, its uses, applications and benefits in solving their problems. Most people gave not seen a computer before, not to talk of understanding internet concepts. There are other obstacles; just pause, think, and definitely you must remember a few factors you can discuss vividly as an obstacle to growth in Nigeria. Although it must be said that ICT knowledge in Nigeria is growing and being embraced, yet there remain a large majority of rural population that has not seen firsthand, the immense benefits of the internet.

4.) HIGH COST OF GETTING INTERNET – Internet doesn’t come cheap in Nigeria. As it stands, it is arguably the preserve of the rich who often times than one, have access from their homes. One of the reasons for the high cost of connecting to the internet is the costs involved in using satellites due to a lack of cable infrastructure. Most Internet traffic in Nigeria often times needs to be routed by satellite via North America and Europe Website.

5.) LOW SPEED AND TIME-CONSUMING INTERNET – Out of 10 million estimated Internet users in Nigeria, broadband users are few. High-speed broadband requires fiber optic cables. The situation should, however, improve as there are a number of projects underway to connect African countries with the rest of the world through undersea cables which is hoped will eventually lead to affordability and fast internet speed.

6.) INCREASING COMPETITION – Traditional internet service providers are beginning to face increasing competition from internet services offered by mobile operators. The introduction of 3G services in the country has enabled many Nigerians to access the internet through mobile devices. Meanwhile, access to telecom services isn’t necessarily reliant on new cabling. While only 4 percent of people in the country have fixed telephone lines, 30 percent have cell phones.

7.) LACK OF INTERNET READY PCS – Nigerians are not provided with Internet-ready PCs as done in the advanced countries. Though Zinox Computers, a computer manufacturer and a leading CDMA telecom operator are joining forces to make this available, and other efforts are currently being made, much of this still remain in the doldrums.

8.) YAHOO-YAHOO – Another of Nigeria’s Internet problems is the growing internet culture among Nigerian youths representing more than 80 per cent of Nigeria’s population – Young minds due to lack of awareness, low number of Nigerian website on the internet, lack of Nigerian specific e-payment system and poor e-learning culture throng cyber cafes only to check their email accounts, visit pornographic sites, shop online with stolen credit cards and so many other negative vices that has come to be known as YAHOO YAHOO!

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Source: http://www.mediapaper.net/2015/06/23/top-8-problems-of-internet-growth-in-nigeria/

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charlsecy:
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2. How well does your plug-ins load.
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klem93:
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Ten years ago, having a website was only thought to be important to businesses. However, nowadays, even students in school are creating their own websites to share with their friends. Learning web design is not hard, but design one well takes a little more effort. Good web design is important to make a good impression on your site visitors.

This article will talk about some important tips about the 7 essential features of a good web design.

1. High Quality Content – High quality content is what drives people to go to a website for information. Readers want something that is helpful, something that they can learn from. So, when you produce content for your site, be sure that you are writing about something in which you have a lot experience.

2. Keywords – Keywords should be used throughout your web content. These are words that you think people will use to look for the type of information that you providing. This is to help search engines find your website when these keywords are used by people doing their searches. There are various techniques in effective search engine optimization, so spend a little extra time researching on the best approaches.

3. Responsive Design – Creating a responsive design means adapting to the screen size of any device the visitor or reader is browsing with. Responsive design improves viewing experience for readers by provides optimal layout, as the design elements are the same and compatible with the standard design while there is no need to zoom in and zoom in or scroll too much just to search for what you need.



Google recommends responsive design as best way to configure your website design because it is easier for the visitors and there will no need for zoom in and zoom out on other mobile phones. If you doubt, Try it now if you are reading this article on a desktop browser – resize the browser size and see how the content reduces itself to fit your browser size. The images, header and content column will lessen or decrease to fit the screen size, the sidebar will be moved under the content as the layout changes/switches from two columns to one column. The layout switches depending on the screen size you are viewing my site on and it works equally well on any device. If you want to view how your site looks on mobile devices, visit [url]Google mobile-friendly test site.[/url]https://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/mobile-friendly/



4. Navigation Menu – The design of your website should be pleasing to the eye. When you walk into a large department store for the first time, you go to a directory in order to find the location of the department that you want to go to. In a website, the directory is your navigation menu. Each menu item should be a link to the respective page for that information. Your menu buttons should be labeled clearly so your visitors will know exactly where to go for information.

5. Pages – Do not make your pages too cluttered with images. You should aim for a fast page load because no one wants to wait around for a page to load. Unless you are displaying a photo gallery, avoid putting in a lot images. For the images that you are using, optimized them for the web to keep the file sizes down. If you page loads too slowly, you risk losing your visitor, even though your web page may have good content.

6. Contact Us – Make sure you have a page devoted to contact information. This page should have the name of your company, your address, phone number and email address. You should also consider developing a form where your visitor can fill in to describe the information that he is looking for. When you get emails requesting information, answer them promptly. This visitor has good potential to be converted to a sale.

7. Good Layout – If you have a lot of text, be sure that you have a good layout for it. Divide long blocks of text into shorter paragraphs to make reading easier. Use a font size that is comfortable to the eye. This will improve the reading experience of your visitors.



Good web design will encourage your visitors to come back again. So, spend some time to make your website relevant and attractive, and watch your website traffic increase day by day.

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Source: http://www.mediapaper.net/2015/08/02/7-essential-features-of-a-good-web-design/

doublewisdom:
Have more sex. It has been proven to stimulate the brain.

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Knowledge is power and also important because it is related with your intelligence and awareness. General knowledge is supported by long term memory and also people who have more general knowledge tend to be well-liked and respected. A person whose general knowledge is high is exceedingly open to new skills and experience. So, if you want to become that person so as to build your insight and increase your knowledge, follow the 7 Easy steps below.

Review: Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you utilize it often and in the right ways, you will become a more talented thinker and improve your ability to focus. But if you never use your brain, or misuse it with harmful chemicals, your capacity to think and learn will break down. Here are the 7 easy ways on how to increase your knowledge and excel in life.

1. Reduce Television Watching – People love relaxing and doing nothing while watching the television, myself included more frequently than I’d like. The issue is staring at the TV doesn’t utilize your mental capacity. It’s similar to having the energy sapped out of a muscle without the health benefits of exercise. Don’t you feel drained after a couple hours of watching TV? Your eyes are sore and tired from being focused on the light box for so long. You don’t even have the energy to read a book. When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. In case you’re too tired, listen to some cool music. When you’re with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. These things utilize your brain more than TV and allow you to relax. However you can watch discoveries, documentaries, crime detective & some IQ movies.

2. Exercise– I used to think that I’d learn more by not exercising and utilizing the time to read a book instead. However, I understood that time spent practicing always leads to greater learning because it improves working well and getting a lot done during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. A while later, you’ll feel refreshed and can think straight or concentrate more easily.

3. Read Challenging Books– Numerous individuals like to read prominent suspense fiction, however generally these books are not mentally stimulating. If you want to enhance your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your perspective or view of the world and will make you think in more exact, rich and beautiful English. Try not to be reluctant to look up a word if you don’t know it, and don’t be afraid of dense passages. Take as much time as required, re-read when necessary and you’ll soon grow comfortable with the author’s style. When you adapt to reading challenging books, you’ll find it easier to understand a wide range of works. The challenge of adapting new thoughts or learning new ideas is far more interesting – inspiring than any tacky tension-thriller.

4. Early to Bed, Early to Rise –Nothing makes it harder to focus than lack of sleep. You’ll be most made young again if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and repay by sleeping late, you’ll wake up tired and experience difficulty focusing. In my experience the early morning hours are the most peaceful and beneficial – productive. Awakening early gives you more productive hours and maximizes your mental sharpness throughout the day. If you have the opportunity, take 10-20 minute naps when you are hit with a wave of sleepiness or tiredness. Anything longer will make you tired, but a short nap will revive you.

5. Take Time to Reflect and Feel Better –Frequently our lives get so very busy that we become overloaded and surrounded with too much of something without even realizing it. It gets to be hard to concentrate because long-lasting and annoying thoughts keep interfering. Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance to sort out your contemplations — organize your thoughts and prioritize your obligations – put in order of importance your responsibilities. After a short time, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what is not. The irrelevant stuff won’t bother you any longer and your mind will feel less burdened.

6. Engage in a Discussion –You can pick a few companions or some friends who are educated and interested to take part in a quality discussion. Individuals that have knowledge in different field are always eager to enlighten or share some good information with you. Regardless if they are specialized in any other subject with respect to general knowledge. With them you can form your own particular gathering which holds information seminars to increase knowledge.

7. Do Some Research –Exploring something informative can actually increase your knowledge. Suppose you’re researching on a particular topic, do everything possible to study and understand the topic. Determine a good reason why the research needs to be done and clarify if it will help you or not. The answer may be based on your academic, personal or expert needs, but it should be your reason for doing an accurate and detailed job.



Tips Conclusion – I trust you aren’t frustrated that none of the strategies I’ve proposed are progressive. Be simple, unexciting answers are regularly the most accurate. The challenge is having the will to hold fast to them. If you succeed in following these 7 tips, you’ll be rewarded with improved mental sharpness and increase in knowledge.

Source: http://www.mediapaper.net/2015/08/13/7-easy-ways-on-how-to-increase-your-knowledge/

This tutorial covers the best and updated methods to download youtube, facebook videos using savefrom.net helper , and it also works for other video sharing websites

METHOD 1: To download without installing any helper extension

Review: This method brings you different file format to download videos directly to your computer, mobile devices and more.

Mostly we prefer downloading our favorite videos from youtube, facebook and more. However, I saw a website that can easily help you without stress in downloading from video sharing website like Youtube, Facebook, Dailymotion, vk.com, and others. Now, we are going to choose YouTube site as where to easily download videos with variety file format.

SaveFrom.net is the easiest and fastest way to download videos from any website.

See how this method works on the YouTube site without installing the helper:

Open your YouTube video site and select any one of the videos that you wish to download. And add “SS” between WWW and YouTube.com

e.g http://www.ssYouTube.com

After editing it, click enter and it will redirect you into Savefrom.net and choose a file format to download. I tested it on my browsers, Once it redirects into Saveform.net you can find the video file format and choose any of the format to download perfectly. That’s just it.

METHOD 2: See how this method works on YouTube site by installing the savefrom.net helper:

SaveFrom.net Helper is a browser extension, which you can install on your Windows PC, and it will help you to download your favorite files like videos from YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, VK.com and more than 40 other just in one click.

With the first click on the Download button the user will be prompted to install SaveFrom.net Helper. As soon as the extension is installed, the icon will appear at the top right corner of your browser and any video will be available for downloading right from the homepage

With it, you can download videos directly from embedded YouTube players. All you just need to do, is to hover a cursor on it and a “Download” button appears. Thereafter, you can save the video in the desired quality.

http://www.mediapaper.net/2015/07/01/methods-to-download-youtube-facebook-videos-using-savefrom-net-helper/

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Updated article posted in the link below

Here is an updated tutorial and the complete guide on how to browse with MTN BIS on Symbian, Android & PC using SimpleServer [Updated]. No need for OPENVPN before you can freely browse with MTN Blackberry Subscription Plan. For those having problems to use Glo Bis on your android, MTN BB10 browsing package has been tested and confirmed working for Symbian phone, Android Smartphone and PC with simple server. Follow the steps below to browse and download freely.

MTN rocks unlimitedly with simple server on fast speed, downloading large files like seasonal movies, others. Firstly you need to subscribe for MTN BIS. It’s confirmed for daily bis which last for 24 hours; Send BBLITED (which cost N70) or BBMIDID (which cost N100) to 21600. You can also check on weekly bis at your own will. Make sure you confirm that the airtime has been deducted so that you continue with steps below.



For Symbian Users:

Step 1 – Setup your phone connections

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President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday, April 5, looked back at his years of service from being the deputy governor of his home state, Bayelsa, to when he became the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Speaking while receiving residents of the Federal Capital Territory led by Vice President Namadi Sambo who paid him Easter homage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Jonathan said, “I think it is enough”, Punch reports.

The President said he had no doubt that he is the luckiest Nigerian.

He said, “For me as an individual, this Easter coincides with the time I am leaving but I always say that I am one of the luckiest Nigerians. I am yet to see somebody luckier than me.

“From 1999, I was in the hands of government for 16 years. Not just in government as a parliamentarian because if you are a Senator or House of Representatives member, you take care of yourself, you live in your own house.

“I was in a cage, being taken care of by the government. From May 29, 1999 to date; 16 good years. I think it is enough and I am happy, help me to thank God for that.

“I will continue to thank Nigerians for giving me that privilege. I became a deputy governor because Bayelsans voted for me and my governor then. I became a Vice President because Nigerians voted for Yar’Adua and myself.

“I continued in 2011 because Nigerians voted for me and Architect Namadi Sambo. I have to thank all Nigerians. Wherever I will be, I will remain grateful to this great country. Today is a glorious day for me.”

Jonathan said Easter, being a period of sacrifice, Nigerians should be ready to make sacrifice for the survival of the government irrespective of who is the President at a given time.

He said even since his days as deputy governor in his home state, he kept telling people that what he needed from them was patriotism and not loyalty.

Commending the Nigerian military and Police Force, President Jonathan cited the examples of soldiers and policemen who he said were dying daily in their fight against Boko Haram in order for others to live.

However, when accosted by state house correspondent at a church service, President Jonathan said he would remain silent on the issues and activities surrounding his tenure as President until a time he considers right to open up to Nigerians.


http://www.mediapaper.net/2015/04/05/was-in-a-cage-for-16-good-years-jonathan/

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