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The hidden Benefits of the current economic hardships in Nigeria (#BuyNaijaToGrowNaira)

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Nigeria is currently undergoing some economic challenges and simultaneously, the impatience of its citizens is hiking at an alarming rate . There is no crime in constructive criticism but a fallacious one is capable of distracting the patriots in the quest to rebrand the nation’s economy.

In the current economic hardships facing its citizens and the country lie enormous fruitful achievements awaiting the country in a “mid-long run”, atween short-term and long-term.

The CBN foreign exchange policy restrictions on the use naira debit cards abroad, Naira fall for dollar, oil price fall in global market, rise in unemployment, on going anti-corruption war and others all have their stakes in developing and making its citizens patronize local commodities which will eventually unveil different economic benefits like creating jobs. They are some of the hidden benefits.

It’s therefore an onus on Nigerians to endure as the current hardship won’t last long before we begin rejoicing.

PATRONIZE INDIGENOUS COMMODITES AND SERVICES IN ORDER TO GROW THE NAIRA.
#BuyNaijaGrowTheNaira
Godbless Nigeria.

Source: https://ibadanelite./2016/02/14/benefits-in-between-nigerias-economic-hardships-buynaijatogrownaira/

Access Lagos city marathon, Kenyans' probable secrets

The recent 42km Access bank Lagos city marathon held on Saturday, 6th February, 2016 won by a Kenyan had thrown up different controversies on the secret behind their success in every marathon race organized
across the world.

Abraham kiptom, the overall winner of the Saturday race, finished at Eko Atlantic city within a period of 2 hours,16 minutes and 20 seconds while our home-based athlete, Philip Sharabutu came 7th overall and 1st Nigerian with a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes and 51 seconds.

Read through these write up on "Why Kenyans Make Such Great Runners: A Story of Genes and Cultures" compiled by Max fisher, it will enlighten you more on the Kenyans' secrets.

By Max Fisher

Surprisingly, Western popular writing about Kenyans' running success seems to focus less on these genetic distinctions and more on cultural differences. For years, the cultural argument has been that Kenyans become great runners
because they often run several miles to and from school every day. But, about a decade ago, someone started asking actual Kenyans if this was true, and it turned out to be a merely a product of Western imaginations: 14 of 20 surveyed Kenyan race-winners said they'd walked or ridden the bus to school , like normal children do.

Another cultural argument says they run barefoot, which develops good habits, but if this were true then surely the far more populated countries of South Asia, where living without shoes is also common, would dominate over Kenyans.

Another ascribes it to the "simple food" of Kenya, but this again is true of many parts of the world, and Kenya's not-so-great health record suggests the country has not discovered the secret to great
nutrition.

And there is a cringe-inducing theory, still prevalent, that Kenyans' history as herders means they get practice running as they chase their sheep across the countryside.

Another argument notes that many of Kenya's best runners come from the sunny highlands in the Great Rift Valley, which also happens to be the birthplace of homo sapiens. The land there is flat with mild year-round weather, encouraging regular outdoor running. The high elevation -- about 7,000 feet -- could help runners here develop lungs capable of functioning in thinner air.

When these runners descend to the
relatively low-elevation courses at
Boston or Beijing, the thicker
atmosphere there would give them, in effect, a sustained oxygen boost. This may help explain why they developed physical traits better suited for running, although it's possible that these features are also due to something called "genetic
drift" -- evolution is based on random
genetic mutations, after all, so any
isolated community will "drift" to
certain common traits for no reason
other than chance.

Still, there are plenty of high places in the world, and neither Swiss nor Nepalese runners have yet made their big debut. And the conventional wisdom among trainers is that, although high altitudes can help
develop lung capacity, the best way to do this is by sleeping at high elevation and training at low elevation.

These theories seem to say more about how the West sees Kenya than about Kenya itself. But they are deep in the Western understanding. Malcolm Gladwell's ultra-best-seller, Outliers, shows just how deeply ingrained this thinking has become. His chapter on Kenyan runners argues, as one blogger summarized it, "ideal environments + a tremendous amount of hard work and focus on a specific thing = success beyond what most people achieve."World-champions runners, Gladwell says, are idolized in Kenya the way that Americans idolize rock stars.

Scientific research on the success of
Kenyan runners has yet to discover a
Cool Runnings gene that makes Kenyans biologically predisposed to reaching for the stars, or any scientific basis for Gladwell's argument that they just care more.

Most of Kenya's Olympic medal
winners come from a single tribe, the
Kalenjin, of whom there are only 4.4
million. Sub-Saharan Africans have
identified themselves by tribes such as this one for far longer than they've
identified by nationality -- a system
mostly imposed by the Western
colonialism -- so the Kalenjin distinction is not just academic, and the tribe is probably genetically insular enough that common physical traits could inform their athletic success.

Unlike the 1990 research, which came only a few short years into the Kenyan phenomenon, the 2000 study landed in the middle of an international debate about why these young men and women from East Africa were dominating a sport that had long been a point of Western pride. It was controversial.

"There's nothing in this world unless
you work hard to reach where you are, and so I think running is mental," said Kenyan Olympic gold medal-winner Kip Keino, who condemned the research as
racist. Westerners wrote about the
" black speed genes ," and some wondered if Kenyans had an unfair advantage.

Source:
https://ibadanelite./2016/02/15/access-lagos-city-marathon-kenyans-probable-secrets/

really, the infrastructures ogun state now have are attracting investors. I'm not surprised more still coming ...

really

This case is getting too delayed...Nigeria judicial system sha...

Can't FG and other political stakeholders profer a lasting solution to this Biafra issue? Why una (IPOB) no dey contented, now u have rivers state, akwa ibom state and others not under APC. what else

Yes I believe w are progressing, more of actions than talks

At last!!!!, those who say GEJ knows nothing about funds and property misappropriation under his regime are enemies of progress.

so sad. what u sow is what you will reap

Check out the two pictures of Olamide in "eniduro" song and "I love Lagos" track. Never look down on yourself, when it's time for your SUCCESS to show case no one can STOP or delay it except the Almighty God.

This Governor seems to be afraid of the anti corruption war going. His noise is just to distract people from looking at his side on #ekitigate. Metuh also made noise now he's facing the music. Watchout for Fayose soonest.

Requirements For Registration/Mobilization Of Graduates

This is to inform all prospective corps members, i.e. Nigerians who have graduated from Universities and Mono/Polytechnics both at home and abroad that the NYSC On-line registration portal will be opened soon to enable them register for the 2016 Batch ‘A’ mobilization.
In order to ensure a seamless registration, prospective corps members are to note the following for strict compliance:

A... The Website address is any of the following:
www.nysc.gov.ng
www.nysc.org.ng
www.portal.nysc.gov.ng

B... Prospective Corps members should ensure that they have valid and functional e-mail addresses that they can access and Nigerian (GSM) telephone numbers with which to register.

C... Locally trained prospective Corps members are expected to use correct JAMB and Matriculation numbers to register.

D... For locally-trained graduates, only those whose names appear in the Senate/Academic Board Approved Result lists submitted by their Institutions will have access to the register on the NYSC portal.

E... Foreign-trained prospective corps members should ensure that their Institutions are accredited. Where in doubt, it is their responsibility to approach Federal Ministry of Education for verification. The letter of verification must be uploaded during registration.

F... Foreign-trained graduates from Ghana and Benin Republic must obtain letters of verification and upload same for mobilisation to be effective.

G... Those who graduated from Institutions outside Nigeria, (Foreign-trained graduates), are to visit the NYSC portal, register and upload the following documents:

West African School Certificate(WASC) (with not less than 5 Credits at 2 sittings) or its equivalent,

General Certificate of Education (GCE O’ Level) (with not less than 5 Credits at 2 sittings) or its equivalent,

NECO (with not less than 5 Credits at 2 sittings) or its equivalent

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

First Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate (Second Degree or Ph.D not necessary). Letter of attestation will not be accepted, Please.

Transcript of the first Degree or HND.

International travelling Passport showing data page and date of departure for the course of study. (Please note that you must present the originals of the above during verification at the Orientation camp).

Letters of verification for graduates of Institutions in Ghana, Benin Republic and any other Institution whose accreditation is in doubt.

H... It is the responsibility of the prospective corps members who studied in non-English speaking countries to get their Certificates and Transcripts translated into English language before uploading.

I... All graduates of Medicine, Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory Science are expected to have their Certificates of Registration with Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (NMDCN), Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria respectively and upload during registration. Payment receipts are not acceptable.

J... Unlike in the past, Foreign-trained graduates should NOT visit NYSC Headquarters, Abuja for verification of their documents. This exercise will now be done at the Orientation Camps. They should simply print their call-up letters on-line and report at the Orientation camps in their States of deployment, but should come to the camp with the original documents uploaded during registration for verification.

K... Anybody who presents any fake document will be demobilized and decamped. Also, anybody not available in camp for the verification will equally be demobilized.

L... Prospective corps members should ensure that Passport photographs used meet the following specifications:

Ensure your face (eyes, nose, ears, mouth and jaw) is fully shown without bending

Ensure the picture is centralized and fills the frame

Ensure the Photo background is white or off-white with no shadow.

M... On no account should prospective corps members register by PROXY. They should also remember the finger used for their biometric capturing as this will be used for data verification at the orientation camp. Those who cannot be verified with their biometric at the orientation camp will not be registered.

N... Only prospective corps members who want their call-up numbers sent to them through SMS and wish to PRINT their call-up letters on-line are expected to pay the sum of Three Thousand Naira (N3,000.00) (see NYSC Portal on how to make payment).

O... Prospective Corps members who do not want to pay the N3,000.00 have the option of going to their schools to collect their call-up numbers and call-up letters.

P... All prospective corps members who paid for the online registration during the 2014 Batch ‘C’ and 2015 Batch 'A' and 'B' Mobilisation but were not mobilized need not pay again.

Q... Married female prospective corps members (whether locally or foreign-trained) should upload copies of their marriage Certificates, evidence of Change of name, evidence to show their husbands’ place of domicile and copy of husbands’ driving licence or data page of International passport during registration.

R... Female prospective corps members are advised not to apply Tulips (Lalea de colorat) on their fingers as this will void their Biometric capturing during the verification in camp.

S... The orientation camp is highly regimented and not ideal for pregnant and nursing mothers. Those in these categories would be registered and released immediately they arrive at the camp. However, with effect from Batch ‘C’ 2016, pregnant and nursing mothers will not be registered at the Orientation Camp. They would wait until they are fit and ready to go through all the programmes of the NYSC without distractions.

T... Prospective corps members who have problems related to mobilization should go to the nearest NYSC Secretariats, see the Deployment and Relocation officer and lodge their complaints within the stipulated period indicated in the time table. They can also call NYSC Help Desk Lines – 08089244741, 08064324023 or 09092989929.

U... All Part-time graduates are also expected to register online, even without JAMB numbers. Such graduates have the option of paying online and printing their Exclusion Letters or as usual, travelling to their Institutions for the Letters.
V... PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE THE PORTAL IS CLOSED, THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER REGISTRATION.

Source: http://www.nysc.gov.ng/news-and_events/mobilization-requirements.php

http://www.corpscampkits.
For spare NYSC camp kits via HELDEEN

It could be recalled that 2015 Batches of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) has only A and B which had been bringing up series of questions and doubt whether NYSC will seize to have Batch C in its calendar.

It was however discover on its official website today that Batch C will come back into existence, while affirming the fact that nursing mothers and pregnant women won't be allowed to register for orientation camp until they are fit to do so, with effect from 2016 batch 'C'.

"The orientation camp is highly regimented and not ideal for pregnant and nursing mothers. Those in these categories would be registered and released immediately they arrive at the camp. However, with effect from Batch ‘C’ 2016, pregnant and nursing mothers will not be registered at the Orientation Camp. They would wait until they are fit and ready to go through all the programmes of the NYSC without distractions."

Source: http://www.nysc.gov.ng/news-and_events/mobilization-requirements.php

NYSC ANTHEM

Youths obey the clarion call
Let us lift our nation high
Under the sun or in the rain
With dedication and selflessness
Nigeria is ours, Nigeria we serve.


Members, take the great salute
Put the Nation first in all
With service and humility
NYSC for the noble youths
Make Nigeria a great nation.


Far and near we come to serve
And to build our fatherland
With oneness and loyalty
NYSC for unity
Hail Nigeria, our great nation.

Source: http://www.nysc.gov.ng/downloads/nysc-bye-laws.php
GET YOUR NYSC SPARE CAMP KITS VIA HELDEEN
http://www.corpscampkits.

Addresses of NYSC Orientation Camps

ABIA (AB)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umunna, Bende Local Government Area, Abia State.

ADAMAWA (AD)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Old Gongola Brewery Damare Village Along Lapondo Road, Girei LGA, Adamawa State.

AKWA IBOM (AK)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

ANAMBRA (AN)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Progressive Senior Secondary School, Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State.

BAUCHI (BA)
Adult and Non-Formal Education Institute, kangere, KM 16, Bauchi - Gombe Road, Bauch

BAYELSA (BY)
Kaiama Grammar School , Kaiama, Kolokuma/Opokuma L.G.A Kaiama Grammar School, Kaiama, Kolokoma-Opokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

BENUE (BN)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area, Kilometer 35 Makurdi Gboko Road, Benue State.

BORNO (BO)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Biu Road, Maiduguri LGA, Maiduguri, Borno State.

CROSS RIVER (CR)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Obubra, Obubra Local Government Area, Cross River State.

DELTA (DT)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Former Martins TTC, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North L.G.A. Delta State.

EBONYI (EB)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Macgregor College, Afikpo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.

EDO (ED)
Okada Grammar School, Okada, Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Edo State.

EKITI (EK)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ise-Orun/Emure Local Government Area, Ekiti State.

ENUGU (EN)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State.

FCT (ABUJA) (FC)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, FCT.

GOMBE (GM)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kilometer 27, Mallam Sidi, Kwame Local Government Area, Gombe State.
Gombe Camp Pictures

IMO (IM)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umudi Nkwerre Local Government Area, Imo State.

JIGAWA (JG)
NYSC Permanent Camp, opposite Army Barrack, Fanisua Dutse Local Government Area, Jigawa State.

KADUNA (KD)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kaduna – Abuja Road, Kaduna State.

KANO (KN)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kusala Dam, Karaye, Karaye Local Government, Kano State.

KATSINA (KT)
Youth Multi-purpose Centre/ NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mani Road, Katsina State.

KEBBI (KB)
NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, Government Science College, Dakingari Local Government Area, Kebbi State.

KOGI (KG)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba Local Government Area, Kogi State.

KWARA (KW)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State.

LAGOS (LA)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iyana Ipaja, Agege, Lagos State.

NASSARAWA (NS)
Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent Orientation Camp, Keffi, Nasarawa State.

NIGER (NG)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, (Former Abubakar, Dada Senior Secondary School), Paiko, Niger State.

OGUN (OG)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikenne Road, Sagamu Local Government Area, Sagamu, Ogun State.

ONDO (OD)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko Local Government Area, Ondo State.

OSUN (OS)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Aisu College Hospital Road, Ede North Local Government Area, Ede, Osun State.

OYO (OY)
Government Technical College, Iseyin Local Government Area, Iseyin, Oyo State.

PLATEAU (PL)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mangu, Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Plateau Camp Pictures

RIVERS (RV)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Nonwa-Gbam Tai Local Government Area, Rivers State.

SOKOTO (SO)
Government Technical College Farfaru, Farfaru Local Government Area, Sokoto State.

TARABA (TR)
Government College, Jalingo, Jalingo Local Government Area Taraba State.

YOBE (YB)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Fika, Fika Local Government Area, Yobe State.

ZAMFARA (ZM)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Beside FRSC Office, Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

Source:
http://www.nysc.gov.ng/locations/orientation-camps.php

That's OK, nobody is above the law

Hmmm, confession time, let thy not be frightened, fear not buhari but fear the consequences of your actions. EFCC!!! probe anybody "probable" so far our stolen funds will be returned and utilized for the benefit of the nation.
#istandfirmwithPMB

Realy

Why should they release a suspect who had the guts to tear a government property in a government custody. Nigerian youths should think wisely before following a protest, it's beyond the token that will be shared to you. Nigerian youth is more than that, we are now wise! #istandfirmwithPMB

Realy

Why should you mock Nigeria.

Hmmm, whatever the judgment is we youths should learn to think wisely before acting. Parables!!!

Never ignore obj whenever he speaks. What an elderly person sights while sitting a young fellow may not see it even if he climbs a table

was she blindfolded while going into life alliance with the guy? If the parents forced her into it then she deserves to return and they need not react negatively

They are sending a message and telling us whom they are. Why should there be difference in their headlines on the same newspaper and the same date.
Are they trying to make their newspaper sell or causing another havoc in the country? I just hope it was "PHOTOSHOPED"

Hmmm can't stop laughing, it's obvious that this is coming from a secondary school student in a public school.

Ok

YOU CAN GET YOUR SPARE NYSC CAMP KITS VIA HELDEEN>>> http://www.corpscampkits.

PERSONAL NEEDS FOR NYSC ORIENTATION CAMP

#...About three Plain white T shirts and White Shorts, these will add up to the two sets you will be given after registration. If you can manage the two sets that will be given to you for 3 weeks, no need to go with additional white T shirt and Short.

#...About three Pairs of White socks (Two pairs will be provided by NYSC)

#...A pair of white rubber shoe, white tennis shoe or white canvas shoe (A pair will be provided by NYSC)

#...Waist bag (Very important for Housing your Phones, Pens, IDs, Money etc. This will be hanged on to your waist everywhere you go)

#...Rechargeable touch-light

#...Bed sheet, Towel, Mosquito Net, Coverlet , Pillow

#...Food flask, Cup and spoon (metal Fork and knife are not allowed)

#...Plastic Bucket, Sponge, Bathing soap, Cream, hair brush, Detergent, Disinfectant, Bathroom Slippers etc.

#...About three Pairs of Casual wear for Friday prayer and Sunday fellowship purpose.

#...Provisions ( Garri , cornflake , Beverage etc., will help. However, food will be provided 3 times a day).

#...Money, though it’s not compulsory, however, it will go a long way for you.

#...Permanent Marker to write names and your State code on all your Kits and other properties.

That's saddening, if they had avoided committing the crime, Ghana won't have that liver to be making fun of us through the deportation of those persons.

Imagine, they now steal billions like thousands under Jonathan's nose and someone will tell me he wasn't Involved. Why is GEJ still having immunity to be questioned by EFCC?
#istandwithPMB

That's better, eventhough PMB disobeyed court orders I believe he and the presidency had reasons for their acts. Our judiciary is polluted with corruption. #istandwithPMB