₦airaland Forum

Yup!

Being self-employed, regardless of what you do, can be a crazy lifestyle.

chinchum:
At the moment, greed is not the only problem,

If there are 5 individuals in a room that need 10 cups of rice to be fed well, and you give them 4 cups of rice, that is a problem. The team leader of the 5 individuals might corner over 2 .5 cups from the 4 cups allocated, meaning 1.5 cups is left to be shared amongst 4 individuals, that is a greed problem, but that is not the only problem.

Very true.

However, the 10 cups in your analogy ARE available within the Nigerian system.
If greed is removed, the 10 cups would be utilized as needed, rather than embezzled.

e.g 33.8 billion Naira can build world class schools and hospitals in Bayelsa.
Unfortunately, their priority is having a world class governor's office which benefits no one but the governor and $$-lined corrupt pockets.

chinchum:
You are kidding ??

If it gets to 20usd for prolonged period, most states civil service will shut down this year. @over40usd, 22 states needed bail out to pay salaries.

You're failing to see the point as stated. GREED is the root cause of the problems NOT lack of funds.

e.g Last year, the Bayelsa state government budget/spent 33.8 BILLION Naira to build a governor's office. LINK TO ARTICLE

Think about that. What on earth could this building possibly have or do to warrant such disgusting expenditure in the face of widespread poverty and infrastructural decay in the same state?

The majority of that budget certainly wouldn't go into the actual building, but to line the pockets of the crooks involved.

This would be the same state to complain about inadequate funds to pay workers. Do you know how long 33.8 billion can pay workers for?
Again, greed is the root cause.

It's the same greed that has the Nigerian senate being the highest paid in the world, while they debate the feasibility of N18,000 minimum wage.

Honestly, I feel bad for people who have to live in Nigeria to deal with such garbage.

Nigeria has some of the most hilarious church names on the planet.

That "powered by viagra" got me.


Here is a stand-up comedian naming Nigerian churches from A to Z.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEXND6QxQ7A

Pavore9:
When it sold over $100, what did we achieve with it? We will be forced to focus on non-oil export.

This is my exact sentiment. When I see talks online about the price of crude going to crap, and its effect on the Nigerian economy, I just laugh.

Nigeria's economic/developmental problems have NEVER been about a lack of incoming funds. Greed is the root cause.

If it sells at $200 or $20, the outlook for the average Nigerian makes no drastic change. Only those who perpetually steal the money will feel significant effects.

Some even mention "recession" in relation to this. How can an economy go from comatose to recession?

Better safe than sorry, I guess.

Feranmicharles:
Huh

Huh

This is the literal definition of a hungry scam.

If lunch is all she "scams" from guys, then she's just in it to feed her hunger stricken self.

At least it wasn't an elaborate scam on you. Lunch couldn't have cost anything significant, so it's all good.

I think he mainly felt scammed by the sudden plot twist, from a kiss to I'll call the cops!

Nice work.

"It will be addressed." AKA they will send Olamide the bill for property damages.

For fellas who feel duped at the end of the night, Basketmouth has a strategy for you.

Watch More stand-up comedy, skits etc at Na Laugh.


From Night of a Thousand Laughs in Kenya.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKhvUpvOg50

Greenbullet:
the guy is advertising his work ooo,soon now Kate henshaws friends will give the guy contracts

That's what a smart person does.

Lordskyes:
The girl is hawt!!!!

https://leasetexasnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Animated-Red-Siren.gif

Yerima Alert!

Customer service in Nigeria is laughable at best.

However, all negatives boil down to orientation. The more people start to change their mindset about it, the better it gets.

Last time i visited Naija, I noticed it had improved a lot, although most of the improvements are with larger companies.

If more average Nigerians start thinking along these lines, the changes will be positive at all levels and lead to economic growth.

Remember, the happier the customer, the more they buy. The more they buy, the more your business grows.
The more it grows, the more people you employ. The more you employ, the lower the unemployment rate.

et cetera et cetera et cetera...

No. 11: Y'all need to move on about the matter. It's not that important.

tmangrenadier:
I applied for a phd program in chemistry. Normally, the tuition is waived for phd students and even health insurance. Do you guys think i would have to show bank statements as I normally would if i did not have any school financial help?

Honestly, I don't know. I'm a citizen, so I didn't attend college as an international student, where such proof of finances may apply.

I would recommend compiling all questions you have and emailing the immigration/education authorities in charge of those.
That way, you'll have definitive answers.

It helps to source opinions from forums like this, but at the end of the day, they're just opinions and can lead to missteps.

Daminaj2:
This matter have passed me

[size=13pt]If you want to read the Donjazzy Vs Olamide beef in one spot[/size]
Visit www.Daminaj.com

Everything is updated as it happens

Is it the stock market?

GraceBestowed:
[color=#CD3700] Contrary to what the world has been conditioned to believe, there's more to life than looks! [/color]

e.g a healthy bank balance, right?

Best rapper dead or alive.

Nice!

Hilarious stuff.

Were you planning to marry your sister, or what does it matter if she had sex with someone?

If your "best friend" is indeed your best friend, then you should be seeking "information help" from him, not nairaland.

I honestly can't think of what help there is on here for this. Except Ifa is on nairaland and has the answer.

Happy New Year! from Na Laugh.

We wish you all many laughs in 2016.


We still have 5 hours and 20 mins till 2016 over here.
So if una forget anything for 2015, just pay me $1 so i fit bring am come for you when we arrive 2016.

seunoni34:
That's why I don't believe in women running tech companies, they just ruin everything with their decisions. Look at new yahoo ceo Marisa Mayer. Same thing is happening to yahoo right now. Smh

For every woman who has run a tech company into the ground, you can find 10 men who have.

This invalidates your point. It is just easier to point fingers at women who fail in predominantly male positions.

Vig86:
Nigeria is premature for such business, and it is not the fault of Adaora.

It isn't premature in a place like Abuja. The burden is on the company to re-orient the people.

tmangrenadier:
Thank you for your feedback. It is my understanding that the F-1 visa expiration is no big deal as far as I was in school. My other question is, do you think my visa process will be steeper? because at some point during my bachelors, I participated in the Diversity Visa lottery when Nigeria was still eligible.

You would want to inquire directly from official sources, whether or not the non-renewal is an issue.
If it is, then make sure you take careful steps to address it officially before leaving the country, or you might have troubles returning.

Your past DV lottery application will have zero effect on any other visa application.

tmangrenadier:
Hi guys. I am about to complete my Bachelors degree in Chemistry in the U.S and moving towards graduate school. I wanted to visit my family once during the summer before I am to begin graduate school next august. My visa has expired since 2013 but I have been in school. How tough is the visa interview in Nigeria for candidates who had their bachelors program in the U.S? I appreciate all feedback.

Thanks.

I don't imagine it should be "tough" if you adhered to all visa limitations during your bachelors.

If you've violated the rules, e.g non-renewal of visa (if required) then expect a steep process.

danidee10:
but i can try it at school or work right

Or even at the marketplace.

Most of the people look bored as hell.