₦airaland Forum

omoadeleye:
only failed manufacturer will be having repair center up and down

my jiayu s3 since 2015 is still working like a bea

this guy is dreaming. Carl care that is like animal park

hello sir I will Ned plantain sucker in Ogun state.. am a corps member and our pop is on 12 of this month. during my service year I have a saving of 100k /120k including our double payment at the end of this month. with all this I will try to acquire 1acre of land plus weeding plus buying suckers. sir pls can you help me with lowest price of your plantain sucker.. thanks

nice one... this are the things we red to see on FP not teddy and bambam sh*t

unanonso:
Pls, how do I downgrade to lollipop? Or which is better between lollipop and infinix owned marshmallow?

This android one marshmallow has made my phone less enjoyable.

Carl care still in operation...

naija is a dumping ground.

Trottle:
Yes o, Oga mi. . It can get very challenging too.

if you don't have mind you can't manage village life

Trottle:
I'm a corp member serving in Niger State too.

I'm serving in Minna so expect that my POV will be "Minna - centric"

SOCIAL LIFE

For a social person, Niger state (even the capital, Minna) is not social at all. Very few recreational centres, no cinema, mart or even the fame shoprite . However, for someone who does not like the hustle and bustle in major cities, you'll enjoy Minna.

If you're the type that loves the so called "flexing", you'll be disappointed.

BUSINESS
The sort of business that thrives the most here, like other smaller cities is the sale of every day goods, barbing saloon, hairdressing etc. Businesses that involve ICT are very scanty. If you want photocopy, you have to go to into the heart of the city.

Businesses like Engineering and technology (car repairs, generator repair, refrigerator etc.) is not a regular feature. Also, plumbing et al. ICT here is sorely lacking.

Sales of Electronics is lacking too.

The state produces large amount of foodstuffs, and some commodities might not be as "Behind" as you want it.

FOOD
Yam yam yam. You'll eat enough of it here, very cheap. Also, Soya Beans cake (wara, beske etc.) is abundant here, same as Irish potatoes, onions erc. Rice and beans are fairly cheap. Also, tomatoes are in abundance too. If you love magoes, you'll eat them a lot here. Foodstuffs that may be a bit scarce are plantains, vegetables, ewedu etc.

WEATHER
If you're coming from a the SS, SE or SW, then you'll have to invest in Ice block o. The weather can be harsh, but you may get used to it soon.

LANGUAGE
If you understand Hausa, you'll definitely navigate easily, same with Nupe (though a Nupe-Gwari dominated state, but Hausa language reigns). If you understand Gwari, you can still find it fairly easy to navigate, however, probably not as easy as the twoa above. Though, your English language too will do the trick.

TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC
The major means of transportation is tricycle (and the now reinstated bike). The cost is fairly cheap.
If you're the Lagos type, this one of the aspect that you'll definitely love about Minna-Niger. The traffic lights does virtually all the work, and you'll hardly find policemen, hence a good traffic organization.

PPA
If you're a corp member serving in Niger state, like most state, you're most likely to serve in a school. If your PPA is a private school, you'll be paid (but might be overworked), if you're serving in some government parastatal, you may either be paid or given accommodation or both, but if you're serving in a government school, especially in a village, you may possibly enjoy nicer accommodation, and free foodstuffs and goodwill from the villagers.

If you can negotiate with your employers (especially those that do not pay,) you can search for Secondary places of assignments, and also conduct home lessons. This is popular, however beware of exploitative parents.
Specialized disciplines like medicine etc will enjoy
Some of the Hot PPAs are:
Government House
FUT MINNA
NECO
House of Assembly
WAEC (almost not luck for most corp members)
Private Schools
Ministry of Finance
Head of Civil service
Etc.

LIGHT AND WATER
Despite being a "power State" the electricity supply is unevenly distributed. Some part enjoy over 20 hours of power supply, others are rationed, and maybe 6 hours of power supply. Though if you live close to LGAs like Shioro, you'll over enjoy power supply.

Except you live in a serviced apartment, you may have to constantly buy water from the Mai Ruwa (water sellers who hawk in jerry can). Water is a bit scarce in the dry season.
GOVERNMENT INPUT
The state government does not pay nada, except if you work in Ministries like the Ministry of finance. You'll be given a stipend and accommodation.

Word of Advice.

Though I still reflect on these advises myself. If you're posted to Niger State;

Please to a larger extent, don't toy with the girls, except you're interested in marrying them.

Socialize with the residents (moderately) they may help in ways you might not expect. If you're not the social type, at least keep a smile always.

NB: This NYSC "days" is very fleeting, try to see ways you can brush yourself up. If you read my post very well, you'll know that the state is brimming with opportunities. There are some opportunities that if you capitalize on, you'll definitely enjoy them.

All the best bro!

well said... am currently enjoy the village life. but bro the other side will make you run oh.

Ilerioluwa02:
Niger state ws one of my choices as well, no allowee from SG

yes.

Hasheem1hash:
May Almighty choose the best for me

ameen.

Hasheem1hash:
Really?

my eye see gbegen.

Bifrost:
Is Niger state biting you?

say anything u want.

FunnyDude:
Countdown to pop.. Make i enta life go double hussle. Service year completed. Thank God so far so good I no impregnate my students.

lol, i no even open anything.

ade7063002666:
which state pls

me don collect my own since last we thursday.

Hasheem1hash:
why do u said so?

they have the largest land mass and there education section teacher. So they take more coper

boborneyor:
since we dey go april 12th,i hope NYSC go pay our march allawee nd the normal double allawee we are to receive after POP oooo

i though of so oh

Chriswazo:
Na so.
You are now released to actualize your dreams, freedom

now your succe$ (mine) continue.

All yeye bloggers that will not make a proper finding that wil to confusion and causing mayham to prospective c\m. Pls remove that niger state from your list b4 thunder strike. They pay #0.00k

McGriff:
I pray so, I'm tired already.

bros watin make u tire na. Alawee dy come steady

Chriswazo:
Same here

bro just like that this professional course don end.

Hasheem1hash:
okay.. I just did my registration yesterday and Niger state is included, although I have never been to Niger.

i can guarantee you that you're coming to niger state. Tel me why?

harjibola4:
Niger state is okay guy....the only problem is that the state govt who did nt pay and u may be lucky with ur ppa

bros u forget to make mention there all round bad road. Take note.

Hasheem1hash:
that's serious..but how far with standard of living?

u hv to conform urself wit d ur allawee. #nyscpaymarchallawee

harjibola4:
Na lie ooo d state govt is paying ntn,am currently serving in niger state

heres a bro serving in niger state. They #0.00kobo

galadima77:
I'm no corp member but Niger is a nice place to serve provided you're sent to one remote village. But the people are quite hospitable and i hear d SG pays 10k stipend

yea if you're posted to remote area. That hear say is a false hearing. They #0.00kobo

My ppl base on ur request, niger state pay #0.00kobo.

April 12 na ni. I cant wait to leave niger state.

Op if you dont want thunder to strike remove that niger state from your list. They pay nothing. Yesterday 29 was my my sentforth from my ppa as we're gearing ready for pop 12 of april.