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 Travel › Re: Centenary Hall Ake: The Historic Hall Which Egbas Built For 100 Years(pic) by OBALORLA(op): 2:20am On Sep 26, 2016 |
chukxie:sure. its DAT appalling but this is the little I can do from my end here. I hope it helps though. |
| Travel › Re: Centenary Hall Ake: The Historic Hall Which Egbas Built For 100 Years(pic) by OBALORLA(op): 10:27pm On Sep 25, 2016 |
Larwin:I sight u larwin |
| Travel › Re: Centenary Hall Ake: The Historic Hall Which Egbas Built For 100 Years(pic) by OBALORLA(op): 10:25pm On Sep 25, 2016 |
chukxie:don't worry chukxie, the drive bothers around the fact that many do not know these places exist. but I pray to live long so as to explore as much as I can. thanks for reaching out. just stay tuned as I push for the next monument. |
| Travel › Re: Centenary Hall Ake: The Historic Hall Which Egbas Built For 100 Years(pic) by OBALORLA(op): 10:18pm On Sep 25, 2016 |
tosine25:thanks tosine25. all you need do is just stay tuned. the aim is to explore as many monuments as possible |
| Travel › Centenary Hall Ake: The Historic Hall Which Egbas Built For 100 Years(pic) by OBALORLA(op): 4:00pm On Sep 25, 2016 |
The most popular means of transportation in Abeokuta are taxicabs and bikes. Buses and trains are less and are least popular in terms of movement. Perhaps this is due to the population and movement rate of the populace (approximately 500,000) compared to lagos which houses over 20 million.http://www.nomadicnegro.com/2016/09/25/centenary-hall-ake-the-hall-which-took-egba-people-100-years-to-build/ 8 Likes 2 Shares
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| Education › Re: 5 Most Popular Places In Mapoly by OBALORLA(op): 1:41pm On Sep 14, 2016 |
sommyblaze:sommyblaze, are u an alumnus of mapoly? |
| Education › 5 Most Popular Places In Mapoly by OBALORLA(op): 5:20am On Sep 14, 2016 |
A viral myth attached to this institution
is that it is the best polytechnic to study
mass communication in the country. I
have heard tons of stories about this
heavily populated school which was why
I was more than elated while marking it
as my first point of contact.
The aforementioned and more forced me
to Wake as early as 3:30am without the
help of my phone’s alarm, Revised for
close to 30 minutes the plan for the day
before listening to my all-time favourite
radio presenter (late Gbenga Adeboye)
while I simultaneously ironed my
clothes, checked my mails and read few
pages of my class notes (all within 3:30
and 7am) cos I was told light only
comes in the early hours of the morning
and leaves after dawn. Dare gave me a
few more tips till around 7:30am when
he departed for work.
Without wasting much time, I headed
downstairs to draw water from the only
well in the compound. Though filthy, I
had no option than to bath and wash my
teeth with its produce. I got dressed in
15 minutes, packed my camera, extra
batteries and writing pad inside a lunch
bag I found inside Dare’s wardrobe.
I in no time got to the street junction
where I joined other seemingly impatient
students heading for Ojere (as mapoly is
alternatively called). I got cheated every
time cos these students were just
thronging out from every angle and they
were all getting into the cabs before me.
A bus finally came after a long wait. I
quickly hopped inside even though I was
now the only one left at the junction.
The bus zoomed off while I replayed my
ordeal at the bus stop in my head till we
got into mapoly.
First, It was its wonderfully planned
environment followed by its astounding
horticulture that drew my attention to
this historical landmark named after a
man believed to be the only president
Nigeria never had.
The students littered the environment in
their cliques looking all happy and
wonderfully dressed such that one would
mistake the atmosphere for a party
scene. But I was soon moved to tears on
getting to a particular block of
classrooms and seeing how
overpopulated these classes were.
Students had to peep through the
windows and doors with their writing
pads in their hands to get what is being
said by the lecturer. “But this school is
said to be about 960 hectares wide!” I
chuckled cynically while I passed by
because this same block has beside it a
barren land which is close to the size of
a football pitch.
I continued as I strolled along in
disappointment in search of students
who can tell me where they think the
most popular places in the school were.
After speaking to close to 20 random
students from every angle of the school,
I was convinced enough to come up
with this list:
At the end of it all, I was able to come
up with this list of: The 5 most popular places in Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) 1. Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Bus shed. I needn’t be told on getting to this place why it made the list. Different busses heading to different axis of Abeokuta can be seen lined up while their conductors shout at the top of their voices in search of passengers. Another reason why this place made the list would probably be due to the fact that all students live outside the school premises. Hence, save for few students who own cars, every student must have had something to do with this place. This spot according to my findings is also the perfect meeting and gisting point for almost everybody. 2. Market As the name implies, this place has been specially designed to serve as the commercial nerve of the school owing to the fact that it is the spot where all documentation/paper works such as printing, photocopying et al are done. Students also make their online school fees payment in the cyber cafes in this market. Foods too of course are being sold there. All you need do is mention whichever one you want. 3. OGD hall The Otunba Gbenga Daniel hall- named after the former governor of the state is the next in line. This building is highly renowned for its breathtaking interior as it was tipped as the most beautiful and also the largest hall within the school. According to one of my respondent, “this hall is the mother of all halls in our school!” Departments such as Banking&finance, marketing, and Accounting also use it for their exams due to its convenience. 4. ICT centre “Here is where the technological heart of the school resides. Formerly used for post-UTME exams until recently, It’s still the home to computer engineering students and can boast of functional computers which can serve the school environment at any point in time.” Though, I was a bit skeptical when Segun, an ND 2 student told me this. 5. sports centre: I needn’t explain why this is included. Worthy of mention: Big Admin, small admin, SUG chamber, 800 seater, motion ground and tourism department. Without much ado, I headed straight to the legendary bus-shed to board a bus to panseke. I needed to get to my next point of call in time! The historical “centenary hall” ake! www.nomadicnegro.com |
| Travel › 5 Most Popular Places In Moshood Abiola Polytechnic by OBALORLA(op): 11:12pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
A viral myth attached to this institution is that it is the best polytechnic to study mass communication in the country. I have heard tons of stories about this heavily populated school which was why I was more than elated while marking it as my first point of contact. The aforementioned and more forced me to Wake as early as 3:30am without the help of my phone’s alarm, Revised for close to 30 minutes the plan for the day before listening to my all-time favourite radio presenter (late Gbenga Adeboye) while I simultaneously ironed my clothes, checked my mails and read few pages of my class notes (all within 3:30 and 7am) cos I was told light only comes in the early hours of the morning and leaves after dawn. Dare gave me a few more tips till around 7:30am when he departed for work. Without wasting much time, I headed downstairs to draw water from the only well in the compound. Though filthy, I had no option than to bath and wash my teeth with its produce. I got dressed in 15 minutes, packed my camera, extra batteries and writing pad inside a lunch bag I found inside Dare’s wardrobe. I in no time got to the street junction where I joined other seemingly impatient students heading for Ojere (as mapoly is alternatively called). I got cheated every time cos these students were just thronging out from every angle and they were all getting into the cabs before me. A bus finally came after a long wait. I quickly hopped inside even though I was now the only one left at the junction. The bus zoomed off while I replayed my ordeal at the bus stop in my head till we got into mapoly. First, It was its wonderfully planned environment followed by its astounding horticulture that drew my attention to this historical landmark named after a man believed to be the only president Nigeria never had. The students littered the environment in their cliques looking all happy and wonderfully dressed such that one would mistake the atmosphere for a party scene. But I was soon moved to tears on getting to a particular block of classrooms and seeing how overpopulated these classes were. Students had to peep through the windows and doors with their writing pads in their hands to get what is being said by the lecturer. “But this school is said to be about 960 hectares wide!” I chuckled cynically while I passed by because this same block has beside it a barren land which is close to the size of a football pitch. I continued as I strolled along in disappointment in search of students who can tell me where they think the most popular places in the school were. After speaking to close to 20 random students from every angle of the school, I was convinced enough to come up with this list: At the end of it all, I was able to come up with this list of: The 5 most popular places in Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) 1. Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Bus shed. I needn’t be told on getting to this place why it made the list. Different busses heading to different axis of Abeokuta can be seen lined up while their conductors shout at the top of their voices in search of passengers. Another reason why this place made the list would probably be due to the fact that all students live outside the school premises. Hence, save for few students who own cars, every student must have had something to do with this place. This spot according to my findings is also the perfect meeting and gisting point for almost everybody. 2. Market As the name implies, this place has been specially designed to serve as the commercial nerve of the school owing to the fact that it is the spot where all documentation/paper works such as printing, photocopying et al are done. Students also make their online school fees payment in the cyber cafes in this market. Foods too of course are being sold there. All you need do is mention whichever one you want. 3. OGD hall The Otunba Gbenga Daniel hall- named after the former governor of the state is the next in line. This building is highly renowned for its breathtaking interior as it was tipped as the most beautiful and also the largest hall within the school. According to one of my respondent, “this hall is the mother of all halls in our school!” Departments such as Banking&finance, marketing, and Accounting also use it for their exams due to its convenience. 4. ICT centre “Here is where the technological heart of the school resides. Formerly used for post-UTME exams until recently, It’s still the home to computer engineering students and can boast of functional computers which can serve the school environment at any point in time.” Though, I was a bit skeptical when Segun, an ND 2 student told me this. 5. sports centre: I needn’t explain why this is included. Worthy of mention: Big Admin, small admin, SUG chamber, 800 seater, motion ground and tourism department. Without much ado, I headed straight to the legendary bus-shed to board a bus to panseke. I needed to get to my next point of call in time! The historical “centenary hall” ake! www.nomadicnegro.com
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| Technology Market › Barclays Africa Makes History!!! by OBALORLA(op): 5:29pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
When Barclays Africa recently conducted the world’s first block-chain financial transaction between Seychelles and Ireland, many wondered if this could mean a new era in fintech for Africa. Barclays Africa Group Limited, formerly Amalgamated Banks of South Africa (ABSA) Group Limited is a South African subsidiary of Barclays Bank Plc; which provides financial services (for both personal and business clients). In order to achieve the feat of the world’s first blockchain bank transaction, Barclays Africa partnered with Wave; an award-winning cloud-based, integrated software and tools, that includes invoicing, accounting, payroll and payments. Wave is an innovative startup that gained prominence last year due to its participation in the TechStars-powered Barclays Accelerator programme in New York. The solution facilitated by Wave will help ameliorate many of the current inefficiencies being encountered in international trade. These inefficiencies include: Fraud: It prevents forgeries of documents. Error: It has an high error-free documentation rate Bulky paper work : Reduces the conventional stack of documents familiar with international trade. Time wasting: It allows documents to be treated within minutes or hours (depending on the transaction) Cost and ease of use: Above all, it’s easy to operate and cost effective because going by an estimate by The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation , “7% of the global value of trade is absorbed by the cost of documents alone” In addition, the blockchain technology resides across a network of computers, which implies that whenever a new transaction occurs, the blockchain is authenticated across this distributed network, before including the transaction as the next block on the chain. Being the first of its kind to be achieved in a live trade (through Barclays Africa), many companies are on the lookout for ways to improve trade finance for possible pilot projects involving African clients. This indeed spells a new dawn for fintech in Africa as effective use of blockchain technology can to a large degree have a huge impact on the future of trade. By adopting this system, trade can be executed more easily and more economically while providing a simple and friendly user experience without changing existing workflows. my name is Phillips Tunde. I am a travel blogger (www.nomadicnegro.com) who loves technology(techvoize.com) |
| Technology Market › Barclays Africa Makes History!!! by OBALORLA(op): 4:34pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
When Barclays Africa recently conducted the world’s first block-chain financial
transaction between Seychelles and Ireland, many wondered if this could mean
a new era in fintech for Africa.
Barclays Africa Group Limited, formerly Amalgamated Banks of South Africa
(ABSA) Group Limited is a South African subsidiary of Barclays Bank Plc;
which provides financial services (for both personal and business clients). In
order to achieve the feat of the world’s first blockchain bank transaction,
Barclays Africa partnered with Wave; an award-winning cloud-based, integrated
software and tools, that includes invoicing, accounting, payroll and payments.
Wave is an innovative startup that gained prominence last year due to its
participation in the TechStars-powered Barclays Accelerator programme in
New York.
The solution facilitated by Wave will help ameliorate many of the current
inefficiencies being encountered in international trade. These inefficiencies
include:
Fraud: It prevents forgeries of documents.
Error: It has an high error-free documentation rate
Bulky paper work : Reduces the conventional stack of documents
familiar with international trade.
Time wasting: It allows documents to be treated within minutes or
hours (depending on the transaction)
Cost and ease of use: Above all, it’s easy to operate and cost
effective because going by an estimate by The Global Alliance for
Trade Facilitation , “7% of the global value of trade is absorbed by the
cost of documents alone”
In addition, the blockchain technology resides across a network of computers,
which implies that whenever a new transaction occurs, the blockchain is
authenticated across this distributed network, before including the transaction
as the next block on the chain. Being the first of its kind to be achieved in a
live trade (through Barclays Africa), many companies are on the lookout for
ways to improve trade finance for possible pilot projects involving African
clients.
This indeed spells a new dawn for fintech in Africa as effective use of
blockchain technology can to a large degree have a huge impact on the future
of trade. By adopting this system, trade can be executed more easily and more
economically while providing a simple and friendly user experience without
changing existing workflows. |
| Webmasters › Re: Lets Review Your Websites For You. Drop Links Now. by OBALORLA(m): 3:16pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
Brightgem:yes, just starting. d intention is to start with Nigeria... |
| Webmasters › Re: Are You A BLOGGER And Ned Help With Your Blog, DROP Your URL Here by OBALORLA(m): 2:21pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
| Webmasters › Re: Let Me Review Your Site for FREE by OBALORLA(m): 1:59pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
please o!!! ur children we not suffer... mine is www.nomadicnegro.com
its a travel blog.
an adventure of a novice traveler. |
| Webmasters › Re: Lets Review Your Websites For You. Drop Links Now. by OBALORLA(m): 1:41pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
mine is www.nomadicnegro.com
its a travel blog.
an adventure of a novice traveler. |
| Webmasters › Re: BLOG & WEBSITE OWNERS: DROP 'UR LINKS HERE FOR REVIEW & TRAFFIC by OBALORLA(m): 1:40pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
mine is www.nomadicnegro.com
its a travel blog.
an adventure of a novice traveler. |
| Webmasters › Re: Free Blogger Followers And Blog Comments by OBALORLA(m): 1:05pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
| Agriculture › Re: CBN Provides N1.9bn Loan To 12,405 Farmers by OBALORLA(m): 10:50am On Sep 12, 2016 |
Teach us how to fish instead of giving us fish every time. Successive governments have tried this trick of handling out loans to farmers… bla bla bla but they seem not to be yielding any fruitful results. Though not so grounded in govt and its policies but the truth is Nigerians have too many problems to cater for and at the same time, this set of people love to live largely irrespective of their income bracket. We like parties and show off a lot. These habits and more will make the management of funds very hard. Hence, making the loans go into the drain within 3-5 years (the average time for a startup to close up) and they are back to square 1. Since we have the capacity according to this statement “look at rice for instance, 28 out of 36 states can produce rice …” why not have at least 3 stations in these states where farmers can be advised to bring in their harvests. Where the government can pay for them instantly (after testing their edibility), sell to the public at lower prices. Let’s take rice for the sake of this illustration: If on the average, the selling price of farmers for a bag of rice is #10,000 the farmers can bring it to any of these 3 centres where the rice can be tested then the government can then buy it from them for #11,000. This will bring about excess profit for the farmers, thereby giving them natural ginger to work harder since more bags means more excess profits. It will also reduce the risk which the public will be exposed to, since it must have been tested. On the other hand, these bags of rice should be sold to the public at #8,000, hence creating incentives for buying not just rice but locally manufactured rice. What has happened here is the simple producer surplus of 1,000 and consumer surplus of 2,000. i.e #3,000 to be borne by the government which the loans they plan on giving out to farmers can be used in servicing. Doing the above will: Increase the faith of the people for the government. Increase our patronage for domestically produced goods. Reduce the rate at which we demand for dollars. Encourage graduates to go into agriculture since they know there is a trusted customer “the government” The list is endless Within time, it will get to a point where supply might want to exceed demand; we can then now start thinking about resurrecting our lost pyramids. From where we can then start exporting firstly to neighboring African countries given our “big brother” status. But countries such as these ones: www.nairaland.com/3340941/top-poorest-countries-world-2016 should be donated to as gifts. …Only the fed can think right In case I have just typed rubbish, please blame it on hunger- I’m yet to take breakfast. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Technology Market › See The Summary Review Of Africa’s Largest Online Medical Appointment Booking Pl by OBALORLA(op): 4:01am On Aug 25, 2016 |
When Zineb and Driss Drissi Kaitouni established this health startup in 2014, it was with the sole aim of becoming the largest online medical appointment platform in Africa. With Morocco as its cradle, DabaDoc, an online patient-doctor connector provides millions of patients with thousands of doctors who are specialists in different medical fields to provide a prompt, efficient and convenient medical service. The startup has since expanded to other locations across Africa including Nigeria, South Africa etc. How DabaDoc Works: The aim is to enable patients from every kind of background use its services. Little wonder why using DabaDoc is pretty easy as it has successfully improved the doctor discovery process for patients while still helping doctors optimize their schedule absolutely for free. DabaDoc is providing this service using a simple user friendly website. The following are the steps involved in using DabaDoc: • When on the website, select whichever criteria is most suitable. You can filter by specialty, city, doctor’s name or languages spoken (since there are over 2,000 of doctors using it across six countries). • Next is selecting the date and time most suitable for an appointment. • Then enter your details and viola! Your appointment is booked. Although, you’d need to verify your identity via an SMS code which would have been instantly sent to your phone or email address. The doctors registered with DabaDoc all have their profiles, qualifications, procedures, experience, languages spoken and specification on the company’s website so as to provide the patients with several options to select from. With this, the more qualified and diverse a doctor is, the likely his chance of getting patients. All you need do as a patient is click on the doctor of your choice. The doctor’s practice will receive a notification to confirm your appointment. The DabaDoc staff will follow up with the doctor within 30 minutes if your appointment is not immediately confirmed. In case you either decide against seeing a doctor or feel the need to replace a doctor, you can decide to either cancel the appointment or reschedule as the case may be. The fascinating aspect of this service is that, it’s absolutely free, expressly fast and so easy to use. In ensuring its aim of optimizing its registered doctors, it allows assistants focus further on tending to patients already in the doctor’s practice. This is all in a bid to reduce to the barest minimum, the number of calls a doctor receives and also late arrival and no shows. www.techvoize.com |
| Technology Market › Seedstar Eventually Visits Ghana In Search Of The Best Tech Startup by OBALORLA(op): 3:54am On Aug 25, 2016 |
Chalkboard Education an e-learning startup that provides access to education for communities everywhere has won the Seedstars Ghana 2016 competition. Chalkboard Education offers plug-and-play mobile learning solutions that work on any device and without an Internet connection. The startup was founded by a team whose parents are either teachers or professors in African universities. Adrien Bouillot leads the team as CEO. Chalkboard Education will be joining other startups at the Seedstars Summit in Switzerland to compete for the $1 million equity investment on offer. Nigerian startup Kangpe will also be at the summit. Thus far, 27 winners have been decided in 27 cities across the world. We have compiled below a list of past winners of the Seedstars Ghana competition. 2013 In 2013 it was Retail Tower – a startup which provides an all-in-one solution to help merchants drive traffic and increase sales on comparison shopping engines. They went away with the ticket after beating Nevahold and Votecast in what could pass for an intellectual warfare. 2014 The event which was hosted in Lizzy’s Sport Complex Accra saw Kitiwa win the much coveted top spot in 2014. It ousted Paysail the payroll solution for businesses with a strong emphasis on simplicity and ease of use. Pollafrique, a primary research solution, designed to incentivize market surveys in Africa via SMS, USS, and IVR. finished third. The jury clearly felt being able to convert cedis to bitcoins is a feat worthy of a handsome compensation. Kitiwa therefore had to be the only one among the trio to visit Geneva (the location for the Seedstars World Final that year). 2015 On Wednesday, Aug 5, 2015 at Hub Accra, Enyinam, a startup that was so keen on replacing all the mechanical hydro- and steam turbines with Enyinam Digital Turbine finished third. Flippy Campus – an app that helps students get timely access to information related to their academic and social life on campus followed suit in what looked more like a cold war among the contenders. The jury evidently had a tough day before finally announcing Asoriba as the winner. Asoriba is a web and mobile application that enables effective church administration for leaders, and seamless engagement with members. The startup won the ticket to Lausanne for the Seedstars Summit. 2016 Chalkboard Education won the Seedstars Ghana ticket amidst 9 other startups in Accra. The other startups were: • Landmapp – a fast rising startup which offers affordable land rights documentation for smallholder farmers and builds accurate data profiles to broker additional services. The startup finished second. • TechAide – An all-in-one content delivery system that is a low-power, durable device that reaches low-income, internet free places in the world finished third. • Other contenders were HQ Renewable, Go Sun Stove, Krinotech solutions, Swappaholics, Cocktail insights, Syncommerce and Nubian Oryx. Other African winners of the Seedstars 2016 tour across the continent are Guardian Angel Safety Solution, Riovic, Every Technologies etc. The finals will take place at the Lausanne SwissTech Convention Centre in Switzerland on 6 April, 2017. All eyes will be on Bamako as that is the next stop for the SeedStar tour on 4 September 2016. www.techvoize.com |
| Technology Market › Tech Entrepreneurs Don’t Need The Bank After All by OBALORLA(op): 3:47am On Aug 25, 2016 |
The serene and green environment of Café Neo – the venue of the MEST Talks Lagos event would definitely be the first thing every invited guest will observe as the nicely treated lawns alone would convince anyone in doubt of the quality of the programme. Networking Was The Major Agenda For Attendees Networking seemed to be the main agenda of many of the attendees as they were seen giggling and grinning away as they exchanged pleasantries, handshakes, warm hugs and more importantly “business cards”. While some were clearly getting to meet for the first time, others appeared to have met at one point in time or the other. This phase of the program went on for about an hour before myriads of drinks were served. People drank away while still enjoying the networking session which was reinforced by the hospitable environment. The event commenced around 7:30 pm with more than 200 people mostly startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Adorned in a simple but classy jumpsuit, the African Queen of Polo, Neku Atawodi who was the host for the night quickly requested that the team of panelists comprising 5 male and 2 female investors introduced themselves to the visibly anxious audience. Worthy of note is that the networking did not stop as many attendees still giggled at inconsistent intervals. An Amazing Group of Panelists Shared Their Thoughts From the extreme left was Yele Bademosi of Starta Africa whose conspicuous confidence spoke well for him. Next to him was Segun Adeyemi of Amplify, a graduate of economics who later became a financial analyst. Ngozi Dozie of Kaizen Ventures followed, and right beside him was the former Minister of Communication and the Chairperson of the Global Alliance for Affordable Internet, Omobola Johnson. Jason Njoku, Co-founder and CEO of Iroko TV, Lexi Novitske of IHS towers and Dan Marom, an Israeli Angel investor completed the pack of panelists. Without much ado, Neku presented the panelists with questions previously sent in and they didn’t just do justice to them but they did it in an interesting manner. Shortly after, it was time for attendees to ask their questions in person. It seemed like they were all waiting for the opportunity as many hands filled the air. This in my opinion was a good sign that the event was fulfilling its purpose! Eventually, close to 20 attendees were given the platform, and as expected, brilliant and thought provoking questions were asked. As expected, the combination of the seasoned panelists did justice to the questions. Some of such answers included: “I don’t like PowerPoint presentations or structured logical presentation. All I want to see is if an entrepreneur has an idea…” – Jason Njoku “Entrepreneurs should work more on ideas that have clear business goal which can be sustained for at least six months…” – Yele Bademosi “The best way to penetrate into the Nigerian market is to criticize the government.”- Dan Marom “Government doesn’t get interested until its getting interesting”- Omobola Johnson “If you as an entrepreneur focus your mind on your business, you needn’t meet investors, they’d come to you” – Jason Njoku Lastly, the panelists were asked what they thought the next big thing was and they all gave their opinions. While Omobola Johnson thinks it’s education, Jason thinks it’s gambling. The MEST Talks Lagos event ended with the organizers thanking everyone including Café neo, Bella Naija, Pulse.ng and Interswitch to say the least (who were the sponsors and partners for the night). Everyone dispersed around few minutes after 9pm. While attendees left straight away, the remaining lot who still believed one’s network determines his/her net worth, networking just got real! https://www.techvoize.com/africa/heres-went-mest-talks-lagos-event-4876 |
| Education › Re: Letter To My Brother by OBALORLA(op): 9:30pm On May 28, 2016 |
xender:hope no problem sir? |
| Literature › Letter To My Brother by OBALORLA(op): 6:48pm On May 28, 2016 |
Like u sternly warned "ranti omo eni to n shey ni skool o!" with the help of your thumb and index finger, u pulled ur left ear to sail home ur point that fateful night. I adhered to your warning but the enthusiasm fizzled out just as it came- my first year in school precisely. Egbon, it wasn't really my fault. I had no one to tell me then, that the journey here gets tougher with time. Hence, after my first year on campus, the ego went up north when I had an encouraging GPA. I lowered my shield: 4geting d first rule which spelt the beginning of my woes: Rule1 When a battle is won, sharpen ur knife" Egbon, the holiday came and went with the speed of a light train. I started year2 on the high, feeling a lil bit of pride inside of me due to my previous perceived triumph. Unlike before, I started missing classes, and on rare occasions when I attend, I invest little or no energy in striving for the first few rolls u've always told me to aim at. At other times, I go to classes but deliberately get myself distracted cos I feel I'd always cover up. I almost forgot to add bro, that I saw going to the library as the most herculean of tasks. Like these weren't enough, I added another burden: 'a girlfriend' (my worst misdeed till date). Though, she wasn't a student of our school, she made me comfortable with everything a weird man can ever want from a lady. I spent most nights with her on campus. I'm so sorry I never told u this before now. Exams came sooner than I expected. Within me, I thought I was ready but I took little cognisance of the slippery floor beneath my feet: falling face flat with a thunderous thud after seeing how poorly I've performed. I tried making ends meet in the second semester, but Shola (our landlord's daughter) practically acted the eve in my book of genesis as he led me astray with her waywardness orchestrating my failure again in the second semester of my second year. That event reminded me about the second rule: "That the arrogance of success is thinking that what u've done/achieved yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow". Then came year 3. Like the tits of a worn-out grandma, my cgpa kept a steady motion down south. Falling freely like an overripe papaya. For the first time since gaining admission, I sobbed all through a night. I gradually stopped acknowledging God (cos I feel he's been so cruel allowing this huge flaw betide me). Though, I got more serious, my grades refused to agree with my labour input- they never came to a compromise. Rule3 Remember the creator- in all u do, put him first. Egbon, that guy advised me to beg my creator. I mean that my roommate I have always told u about. I reluctantly did and I felt a huge psychological relief: which I needed at that point in time. But like david, I wasn't spared the rod as I still got punished with a low grade point that semester. This just concluded semester was not too different but I assure u of the fact that all is well. But egbon, if ur memory won't disappoint you, u should still recollect that night we decided to chill at a local pub down the street. I asked u to advice me on girls and family. According to u, "anytime I see a woman like our mum, I shouldn't let go of her. Well, I finally found her, her name is *******. I'm sure she's got those same traits u voraciously emphasized. If not that I prefer falling asleep to falling in love, I'd have jazzed her into a relationship. But I'd like to tell u she's added immensely to my life. About family, u told me to do all I can to remain with those who made me feel @home even when I'm not. Year4 is the beginning of the end for me in this mini prison (called a university). Since my conviction, I've met many inspirational inmates, Dined with some ungrateful few, Spoken with few unfriendly ones, and laughed with many unreal. These experiences and more have informed my ‘chameleon-like’ attitude since getting my 4-year jail term, cos that's the only way I'd come out of this den alive. I really must profess my undying love for you now brother, cos I know not what death and its allies are capable of. So, permit me enjoy every bit of this moment to lucidly express my emotions. On getting my letter, Keep it somewhere secured- most preferably under our abandoned tv set on the fridge. I'd write to u some other time brother. Please bro, when next u'd be coming to check on me, help me bring a new bible cos the one I presently have is almost gone. * * * This is just a memoir of a changed inmate. |
| Education › Letter To My Brother by OBALORLA(op): 6:35pm On May 28, 2016 |
Like u sternly warned "ranti omo eni to n shey ni skool o!" with the help of your thumb and index finger, u pulled ur left ear to sail home ur point that fateful night. I adhered to your warning but the enthusiasm fizzled out just as it came- my first year in school precisely. Egbon, it wasn't really my fault. I had no one to tell me then, that the journey here gets tougher with time. Hence, after my first year on campus, the ego went up north when I had an encouraging GPA. I lowered my shield: 4geting d first rule which spelt the beginning of my woes: Rule1 When a battle is won, sharpen ur knife" Egbon, the holiday came and went with the speed of a light train. I started year2 on the high, feeling a lil bit of pride inside of me due to my previous perceived triumph. Unlike before, I started missing classes, and on rare occasions when I attend, I invest little or no energy in striving for the first few rolls u've always told me to aim at. At other times, I go to classes but deliberately get myself distracted cos I feel I'd always cover up. I almost forgot to add bro, that I saw going to the library as the most herculean of tasks. Like these weren't enough, I added another burden: 'a girlfriend' (my worst misdeed till date). Though, she wasn't a student of our school, she made me comfortable with everything a weird man can ever want from a lady. I spent most nights with her on campus. I'm so sorry I never told u this before now. Exams came sooner than I expected. Within me, I thought I was ready but I took little cognisance of the slippery floor beneath my feet: falling face flat with a thunderous thud after seeing how poorly I've performed. I tried making ends meet in the second semester, but Shola (our landlord's daughter) practically acted the eve in my book of genesis as he led me astray with her waywardness orchestrating my failure again in the second semester of my second year. That event reminded me about the second rule: "That the arrogance of success is thinking that what u've done/achieved yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow". Then came year 3. Like the tits of a worn-out grandma, my cgpa kept a steady motion down south. Falling freely like an overripe papaya. For the first time since gaining admission, I sobbed all through a night. I gradually stopped acknowledging God (cos I feel he's been so cruel allowing this huge flaw betide me). Though, I got more serious, my grades refused to agree with my labour input- they never came to a compromise. Rule3 Remember the creator- in all u do, put him first. Egbon, that guy advised me to beg my creator. I mean that my roommate I have always told u about. I reluctantly did and I felt a huge psychological relief: which I needed at that point in time. But like david, I wasn't spared the rod as I still got punished with a low grade point that semester. This just concluded semester was not too different but I assure u of the fact that all is well. But egbon, if ur memory won't disappoint you, u should still recollect that night we decided to chill at a local pub down the street. I asked u to advice me on girls and family. According to u, "anytime I see a woman like our mum, I shouldn't let go of her. Well, I finally found her, her name is xxxxxx. I'm sure she's got those same traits u voraciously emphasized. If not that I prefer falling asleep to falling in love, I'd have jazzed her into a relationship. But I'd like to tell u she's added immensely to my life. About family, u told me to do all I can to remain with those who made me feel @home even when I'm not. Year4 is the beginning of the end for me in this mini prison (called a university). Since my conviction, I've met many inspirational inmates, Dined with some ungrateful few, Spoken with few unfriendly ones, and laughed with many unreal. These experiences and more have informed my ‘chameleon-like’ attitude since getting my 4-year jail term, cos that's the only way I'd come out of this den alive. I really must profess my undying love for you now brother, cos I know not what death and its allies are capable of. So, permit me enjoy every bit of this moment to lucidly express my emotions. On getting my letter, Keep it somewhere secured- most preferably under our abandoned tv set on the fridge. I'd write to u some other time brother. Please bro, when next u'd be coming to check on me, help me bring a new bible cos the one I presently have is almost gone. * * * This is just a memoir of a changed inmate. |
| Family › Re: Children's Day Today: Share Your Most Fun Memory by OBALORLA(m): 7:33pm On May 27, 2016 |
As early as 6:30-7am, we'd begin the sojourn In search of partially blown bangers/knockout- e.g a 3 sound banger that only sounded twice the night before. All the while, mum will be busy in the partially roofed kitchen preparing green concoction which passed as our fried rice- a meal we ate only once in 365days. We'd get back around 10am looking all white like stranded eskimos, Not forgeting to remind u of our severely broken lips- no thanks to the amartan. We'd get back happily as we rocked the neighbourhood with our painstakingly sourced firecrackers- making the air heavy with the smell of the unfriendly white powder. Some actually get hurt in the process but who cares! We take a detour from there to the backyard or in front of the densely populated building in "opeloyeru street"- a suburb on the mainland, splashed ourselves with water from the severely dented aluminium buckets as we enjoyed our bath. Then came the most sluggish part of the day- a time when no one wants to be the first to dress up. Therefore, u see everyone adorned with myriads of 501 crested pants and computer socks, strolling round the compound like a well paid caretaker, awaiting what others are going to wear before finally dressing up. With the mind-games still ongoing, breakfast will be served while we step the chunk down with a bottle of orobo (nickname for any 50cl drink esp. Pepsi) which had to be shared using age as the only criterion between myself and my siblings. Shortly after breakfast, we'd start distributing food to every of the 22 households in the rickety-looking building while they do same in return. Eventually we'd put on our clothes; complementing perfectly with different colours of shades- if ur parents could afford the 'alinco glass' type, glory be to God cos u've got class! Around 1-2pm, we set to greeting f&f: I still doubt if any fulani nomad can beat me in trekking till this day. We go, we eat and we come back! Yeah! With pockets filled with the lowest of currencies but in their abundance. To hell wit u and ur awolowo and azikiwe crested currency. We cherished only portraits resembling tafawa balewa and alvan ikoku. The luckiest mums were the ones who had more kids. We empty our purses for our mums in disguise of them keeping them for us. Lol. Then came the most hated part of christmas- "dusk". We wouldn't want to agree that all was about coming to an end just like that! Even the celebrant won't help us beg his father, had we gone to him for help. Night will crawl in more rapidly than we expected. But around bed time, we'd suddenly let out a large grin- on realizing that a bigger feast will resurface cum the nxt 7days. We'd sprawl on the mat without pulling our clothes while the most high keeps tab us. Christmas used to be fun when I still believed in it. I guess it still is though. The only regret however is the fact that such memorable childhood will never resurface again, no matter how hard I try. happy children's day |
| Literature › One Room- flashback of a kid from the slum by OBALORLA(op): 7:41am On Mar 09, 2016*. Modified: 10:46am On Mar 09, 2016 |
Tunde! She beckoned on me in a very hush tone whisking her right finger rapidly: depicting the urgency attached to her call. With confusion and curiosity written legibly on my face, I moved towards her briskly with my countenance still craving for explanation(s). She drew my left hand while I followed suit like Isaac did to Abraham, and off we went to the dilapidated kitchen (the only one serving our 20-room compound). Ggbhoarr!!! She slammed the door to ensure absolute darkness, while the perforated window illuminated the stuffy food-house. I failed in all my attempts in masking the confusion running aimlessly on my mind. But before I could recite the shortest verse in the bible, she had succeeded in simultaneously pulling my shorts and her pant. I was about asking what she was up to, when she engulfed my innocent lips with hers. I saw gabriel, micheal and the host of other angels I can't really remember their names, but I'm sure they were all armed with white wooden swords. I however returned to the land of the living when I noticed my hesitant pencil was gliding comfortably inside of her: the ride was so smooth that I mistook it for Elijah's chariot. I continually gave the same answer to the question she never stopped asking. "Shey waa fe mi?" And I kept nodding my head in affirmation. We heard footsteps from the passage. Shiert! It was that of 'boda rasaki' as he was foundly called. Bother rasaki is the most dreaded youth in our compound. History has it that he once dislocated the upper limb a girl while trying to show his romantic prowess. We both rearranged ourselves faster than the speed of light before he could get to the backyard. we bolted off and as we moved, I kept wondering why and where she learnt all she did. But I gave up on realizing we all 'kuku' live in a room apartment. Hence, she must have mistakingly woken up in the middle of one night... I chuckle uncontrollably whenever I remember that particular sunday. That event actually marked my first. NB: Yetunde was 7; I was just 5 |
| Nairaland General › Re: The First Thread On Nairaland In 2016!!! by OBALORLA(m): 12:47am On Jan 01, 2016 |
...Or have u been thinking about sending Broadcasts like u did during christmas? Please refrain from such act. As doing so will make you less relevant in the recipient's life. See below for instance: 1."I wish you a happy new year" 2."Lagbaja, I wish you a happy new year" Lagbaja will of course be happier to receive, acknowledge and even cherish the second one. Lemme even feed you more; Lagbaja might continue to stare excitedly at those 8words for hundreds of seconds. Why? Cos u personalized it! I can bet that majority (if not all of us) don't like BCs. Take the pain now, and bet me, you'd remain relevant in the recipient's life: compared to others who chose to trail the BC path- composing about 4,5 or even 6 paragraphs long messages without eventually passing the message . That's my new year advice guyz (even though I've stopped celebrating it). Instead of joining team "I'm the first to send you a message!", why not join team "my message must be the last to exit this recipient's memory"? -phillips Tunde 2 Likes |
| Education › Before sending your new year's text messages... by OBALORLA(op): 6:07pm On Dec 31, 2015*. Modified: 10:39pm On Dec 31, 2015 |
...Or have u been thinking about sending Broadcasts like u did during christmas? Please refrain from such act. As doing so will make you less relevant in the recipient's life. See below for instance: "I wish you a happy new year" "WAHAB, I wish you a happy new year" Wahab will of course be happier to receive, acknowledge and even cherish the second one. Lemme even feed you more; WAHAB might continue to stare excitedly at those 8words for hundreds of seconds. Why? Cos u personalized it! I can bet that majority (if not all of us) don't like BCs. Take the pain now, and bet me, you'd remain relevant in the recipient's life: compared to others who chose to trail the BC path- composing about 4,5 or even 6 paragraphs long messages without eventually passing the message . That's my new year advice guyz (even though I've stopped celebrating it). Instead of joining team "I'm the first to send you a message!", why not join team "my message must be the last to exit this recipient's memory"? -phillips Tunde |
| TV/Movies › Re: Ay's 30 DAYS IN ATLANTA Is Overhyped (opinion) by OBALORLA(m): 11:09pm On Jun 26, 2015 |
Afonja of 'october1' is funnier than AY and NOAH put together. |
| TV/Movies › Re: Ay's 30 DAYS IN ATLANTA Is Overhyped (opinion) by OBALORLA(m): 11:08pm On Jun 26, 2015 |
Afonja of 'october1' is finnier than AY and NOAH put together. |
| Gaming › Re: Guys Do You Remember These Games? by OBALORLA(m): 1:38pm On Nov 15, 2014 |
intergral:he said 'pro evolution soccer(pes),not play station(ps). |
| Celebrities › Re: I've Stopped Abusive Songs - Saheed Osupa by OBALORLA(m): 8:51pm On Oct 29, 2014 |
Itz no crime not to know who he is considering the number of ethnic groups we've gotten over here. butithink u should just make ur intention known instead of resulting into attacking a fellow under d disguise of d internet-an ethnocentric behaviour if i may cheap in. me for one came across his music when i was about 5 or therabout. i've fallen in love with him ever since because he offered me constant lecture on what philosophy from a nigerian perspective looks like. and for those tagging fuji music as music for touts and holigans, please try to listen to his songs and i assure u'd av a rethink. i cant submit this without dropping one of his lines(translated)... ...ta ba n korin wipe ise logun ise: ole ma lohun lo n bawi-ote n bo niyen... translation-: whenever we sing about hardwork being the cure for poverty, a lazy man wil assume we're abusing him therefore it brings about grudges. at d same time, when we sing about love being d cure for cruelty, the wicked one wil quickly assume he's being referred to... 1 Like |
