virago:


It's not God but IVF ( Science )

Do you know what IVF is? We dont read in Africa. Let me give you an analogy. Say you want to take a trip to see your parents and the objective is to arrive there safely. For some thier parents stay in the next street they only need to walk and arrive safely this is natural pregnancy. For some thier parent stay in the next town, there need someone to take them to the bus park. This is IVF, it just introduces the egg to the sperm. They still need to go the jorney to see their parents in the bus, of which arriving there is in God's hands. This jorney common to both natural and IVF pregnancy involves the complicated process where the egg still needs to implant in the mother's womb. This is a black box where IVF is similar to natural pregnancy. Only God has control of this. After implanting...the feotus has to undergo tremendous changes and growth from a two cell organism to a multi cell living being. This is only God.

dracosith:
So this is the problem on Nigeria? Most of us condemn the song with so much energy like it is the reason Nigeria is the poverty capital of the world �. Kwantinue

Singing a song promoting killing to get money in the "Poverty Capital of the World" is mass murder in its self. They guy no try....

You don't need drugs. Just do the following:

1) Drink plenty of water. Just increase your water intake.

2) Ensure you pass feaces daily.

3) Avoid red meat as much as possible.

This has worked for a number of people. Also, these are very healthy habit that could extend your stay on mother earth.

Cheers.

tritritri:




Most US Based brokerage firm dont accept nigeria customers . not even etoro.

I have an etoro account. Took me a couple of months to get verified though. I have not actually funded my account. Does anybody here trade with them? I have read a couple of reviews about them, and I need to decide on how relaible they are.

Which station is this airing?

Buffalowings3:


Money market fund for ARM
Equity fund for Axamansard

Both have lost 8k in 5 months
TB wouldn't have had this kind of issues

Bro,

Can you check which ARM fund you are invested in. I know the have over 4 different funds. The Aggressice growth, ethical fund, money market, discovery fund, etc. The prices of all these funds go up and down except one: the money market fund. You shouldnt lose with that once except if there is something shady going on. That is not normal or expected.

Check well and advice us. Maybe u were wrongly subscribed for the wrong fund also.

@all i would like to know if the nysc requirement is utterly necessary for the second level of interview

York St John University and the SPARK fund offers scholarships for new
international students for the 2013/14 academic year. This scholarship
is available for pursuing master's degree level. One flagship, Two
full tuition fee scholarships and Two partial tuition fee scholarships
for Master's level students (MA, MBA, MSc) are awarded. International
students can apply for this scholarship. The application deadline is
31 May 2013. Results will be announced by the end of June 2013.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to study courses offered
by the York St John University.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing  master's
degree level at York St John University in UK.
Scholarship Provider: York St John University and the SPARK fund.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: York St John University seeks to reward and attract
talented and ambitious people, with an international outlook, to study
with us on our postgraduate programmes.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students
can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: York St John University and the SPARK fund
are pleased to announce a range of scholarships for new postgraduate
international students for the 2013/14 academic year. York St John
University seeks to reward and attract talented and ambitious people,
with an international outlook, to study with us on our postgraduate
programmes.

Number of award(s):
-One flagship 'International SPARK Scholar' award, offering both a
full tuition fee scholarship for a Masters level student (MA, MBA, or
MSc) AND a £4,000 contribution towards living costs.
 -Two full tuition fee scholarships for Masters level students (MA, MBA, MSc).
-Two partial tuition fee scholarships for Master's level students (MA,
MBA, MSc).

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover?  One flagship 'International SPARK Scholar' award,
offering both a full tuition fee scholarship for a Master's level
student (MA, MBA, or MSc) AND a £4,000 contribution towards living
costs. Two full tuition fee scholarships for Masters level students
(MA, MBA, MSc). Two partial tuition fee scholarships for Master's
level students (MA, MBA, MSc),

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Results will be announced by the end of June 2013.

More Info: http://roflc.at/IX

Well in my opinion, it might be the closeness of Christmas to the new year celebrations.
Easter is actually the most important holiday in the christian almanac.

A little bit of info about Easter: http://roflc.at/IU

RusselSmith Nigeria Limited is a glocal wholly indigenous ISO 9001:2000 certified Asset Integrity Management Services Company incorporated on 26 July 2001 to service the needs of the global Oil and Gas exploration and production industry utilizing Rope Access Technology as primary means of access.
Job Title: GRADUATE ENGINEERS
Job Reference Code: RS-OD-05
Summary of Functions:
Assisting & aiding the offshore crew supervisors and performing routine operational duties.
• Using industrial rope access services in difficult to access areas such as confined spaces and high access areas.
• Perform tests, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the equipment as necessary.
• Repair may require the reading and interpreting wiring schematics, performing minor coating, bolting and welding, and operating hydraulic, pneumatic, Inspection and spray equipment.
• Adjust or replace bearings, pipes, and other pipeline and production facilities as needed.
• Verify that the integrity of the structure has been restored for the purpose it was designed for.
• Take pictures and/or video of completed work for presentation to the client.
• Assist in recruiting and training rope access employees on operational functions; conduct safety orientations and meetings; assures that established policies and procedures are followed.
• Coordinate all functions including receiving of components, equipment inventory control and interim quality checks and shipping; assures compliance with all regulations and good code of practice.
• Troubleshoots any project problems; assures that equipment and materials are properly maintained for efficient operations; reports any process or equipment problems to the Unit Manager and or Projects Manager.
• Perform other related duties incidentally to the work described herein.
Experience Required: 0-2 years
Skills/Qualifications Required:
• A university degree is required with a major in science or engineering preferred or related work experience is required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people is essential.
• Good leadership skills are beneficial.
• Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of operational problems

More Info: http://roflc.at/IO

Brief description:
The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance and who are granted admissions to UNU-ISP.


Host Institution(s):
United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace


Field(s) of study:

Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace

Number of Scholarships:
Limited number

Target group:
Citizens of developing countries


Scholarship value/inclusions:

The JFUNU scholarship covers the full tuition fees, and provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student.

Application instructions:

During admission selection process, outstanding applicants from developing countries with financial need will be automatically considered as candidates for the award of the JFUNU scholarship. Thus, no separate application is necessary.
Your official application must be made online, using UN-CECAR online application portal. Application deadline is 30 April 2013.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Deadline: 30 April 2013
Study in: Japan
Course starts September 2013

More Info: http://roflc.at/IL

A South American drug cartel boss once said "Never mess with three things: mother nature, mother inlaws and finally Ukrainians"

Well he's just a mere cartel boss anywayz...we Nigerians are tougher than that...so go ahead and mess with some Ukrainians jare...lol

Nigerians are very beautiful people when you actually meet them on the street.
E.g the trustworthy Hausa people, the diligent and hardworking igbo people, the friendly and jovial south-south people, the welcoming and homely yoruba people, and the generally nice and caring people of the middle belt.

These are generally seen in these people (please prove me wrong)

Together we are NIGERIANS, and we shall never divide.

Nigeria, land of our father and the home of our mother...happy sunday all

NYSC ANTHEM:
*Right hand on ur chest pls*
Youths obey the clarion call
Let us lift our nation high
Under the sun or in the rain
With dedication and selflessness
Nigeria's ours, Nigeria we serve...

Thanks a lot, and God's blessings to @all...

I'm neither in support or againt Pst bakare, but being a pastor doesn't stop him from expressing his views...after all notable
activist in d past such as Dr Martin luther King were Reverends.

Thanks for your reply, I'm presently serving...I heard the FG program can only start after nysc, nonetheless I'm not interested in univ.job(for now)/signing a bond with them...I would prefer total (lol...). So my question is, how necessary is Msc for entry level reqruitment into the O&G industry generally...and which foundation/campany/univ. sponsored Msc awards would you advice...and what are the requirements, thanks a bunch.

tanimola22:

Hi,

Congrats on your big academic achievement.

When did you graduate? Are you not interested in Goodluck Jonathan's offer?

T22

Pls I would like anyone to advice me the HSE cert I can do as a recent graduate just to show my knowledge of safety to reqruiters...I'm thinking of signing up for CIEH level 2...is this okay or d I need to continue with level 2.

@t22 et al....

I tried using NL DM service to @t22, but it was failing...I'm interested in a sponsored graduate program in engnr...and I need some pointers on schools and preparation...I majored in mech engrn and I have a first from a NG uni...u could also contact me via my nairaland profile or this forum, thanks a bunch bosses.

Why would Nigerians practise "American" style democracy.
If u want that go to America please.

Billyonaire: How can we say we practice American styled democracy and we keep figure heads called Obas around and their opinions count. I say we abolish these Obas and declare them irrelevant in a democracy.....

Well, thanks for not playing down my intelligence...lol
As you might have heard, the FG agency involved "nasdra" has sent about three satellite to space (I think one of them went off grid maybe last year) but this launches where done in far away china. The vision of this agency is to have these launches done in Nigeria in a couple of years. So it has some research centres to help achieve this aim.
One of them is:
The centre for space transport and propulsion, Epe. The objectives of this particular centre were stated in my earlier post. The centre is located on d same facility as lasu's engineering school, and thus a couple of collaborations have been established, like a FG approved aerospace/aeronautical engineering program, student trainee (under itf siwes program)
, lecturer/researchers exchange between d centre and d faculty, etc

manny4life:


Dude, not to play down your intelligence or what you've said, however, what I want to know is, what is the project that involved launching of rockets? For instance, Embry Riddle paid good money for their students to perform a launch, in fact here is the link http://www.erau.edu/er/newsmedia/newsreleases/2007/icarus.html

So again, what kind of launch did they perform and what's the goal of their monthly, quarterly or even annual launches? At least, I know that even miniature rocket launches don't come cheap, so what's the deal?

Umm money is an issue whether an agency or not although, ICARUS cost more than $175,000 to launch, unless if it's for educational/instructional purposes in which it's really miniature like the one Embry Riddle students use for their collegiate competition. However, unless you have VERY GOOD REASONS, rocket launch into orbit for any other reason other than for instructional purposes cost real $$$. So please, read the link I provided, then use the information provided in the link and then give us details about their rocket.

well, i didnt say its d best though. I actually just implied that things are gettin beta over there.
Here's a little info d center, its a research agency so dont expect so a lot news from them on their test launches (i doubt if nasa give info on their test launches, d media is mostly involved with their space missions)
CENTRE FOR SPACE TRANSPORT
AND PROPULSION (CSTP), EPE
CSTP focuses on:
1. Development of indigenous
capability in rocketry and
launching of satellites
2. Development of satellite launch
site
3. Building capacity in aerospace
engineering.
For more information on this
centre, please visit
www.nasrda.gov.ng
so d center's collaboration with lasu, gave birth to d aeronautical engineerin program

GboyegaD:

That a research institute is located in the University doesn't make the university better than others. It is the availability of space for what they need to do that matters the most as the researchers may not even be from the faculty of the school on whose campus it is located. More so, I have not heard of them launching any rocket so far and would appreciate some information on any of the rockets launched by them. Like you claim, money may not be an issue but the expertise to design and launch one is.

well, i believe the ratio is far less 'now'...i do understand how insane it used to be. About d full tuition scholarship, the requirement used to be a CGPA of above 4.0 but startin from this session its above 4.5 and its automatic. U also asked where d new books would be kept in ur ealier post, ccecc (same guys buildn lagos kano railway and lagos light rail) is buildin a new central library in ojo.

GboyegaD:

I know a first class is above the 90th percentile while a second class upper is a 70%. The number of those who had a second class and above are less than 15% of the total graduands which should be a big shame to the University. Like I said in my earlier post, I no not know a thing about LASU's Engineering because I have never been to the campus but for those who studied in Ojo, the student lecturer ratio is just like that of every other public university. Lastly, for the scholarship, is it automatic for all first class students?

That picture doesn't look anything like a car dat a bomb just exploded in it...looks more like d engine went KARBOM!!!

ROCK-J:
The above pix is the vehicle that exploded. Invesigation is still going on to know the cause of d explosion.

Well I'm sorry if I wasn't clear enough ab initio, LASU is not the agency launching this miniature test rockets but the federal government agency "national rocket and space propulsion agency" the facility is situated on LASU's engineering campus at epe. I mentioned earlier that a lecturer from my dept was a director there...so there is a collaboration between the government agency and LASU, I believe that why lasu is having d FG approved department of aeronautical engrn. And about d monthly test rocket launch, I confess there's a bit of hyperbole in that, but its quite often though, maybe once in few months "sha" (I've observed twice a month occurrence though). Sou see its an FG agency so believe me money is not an issue...lol

manny4life:


At the bold part, ARE YOU SURE? Aeronautical engineering? Come on now, yall should quit the random news. A school who charges N384 thousand per student, Fashola is about to spend 8billion, YET, the website says something else. Talk about rocket test launches? launches into were? Launches every month? Is the type of rocket launch I watch on National Geographic or NASA any different from yours that launch every month, not even every quarter, it's every month..

Like how much did they spend on their rocket launch? Even schools like Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in FL(the best school in Aeronautical engineering)DO NOT launch rockets every month even the miniature ones, then it's LASU. Like seriously, how much is their Sponsored Research Budget? $50million annually? People please, yall need to quit this lies... it does not HELP.

Well I'm sorry if I wasn't clear enough ab initio, LASU is not the agency launching this miniature test rockets but the federal government agency "national rocket and space propulsion agency" the facility is situated on LASU's engineering campus at epe. I mentioned earlier that a lecturer from my dept was a director there...so there is a collaboration between the government agency and LASU, I believe that why lasu is having d FG approved department of aeronautical engrn. And about d monthly test rocket launch, I confess there's a bit of hyperbole in that, but its quite often though, maybe once in few months "sha" (I've observed twice a month occurrence though). Sou see its an FG agency so believe me money is not an issue...lol

manny4life:


At the bold part, ARE YOU SURE? Aeronautical engineering? Come on now, yall should quit the random news. A school who charges N384 thousand per student, Fashola is about to spend 8billion, YET, the website says something else. Talk about rocket test launches? launches into were? Launches every month? Is the type of rocket launch I watch on National Geographic or NASA any different from yours that launch every month, not even every quarter, it's every month..

Like how much did they spend on their rocket launch? Even schools like Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in FL(the best school in Aeronautical engineering)DO NOT launch rockets every month even the miniature ones, then it's LASU. Like seriously, how much is their Sponsored Research Budget? $50million annually? People please, yall need to quit this lies... it does not HELP.

Well whatever the student-lecturer ratio is, it'll probably reduce further now with d new fees (Sorry about, I'm just being sacastic). But its lesser than any public school "I know off" in nigeria, starting from admissions around two/three years ago I believe...we have just 3 students in final year mech engrn, and about 8 in electrical (though lesser level have about 40 though)...so u should get my point. But d idea is that rich guys can pay d fees while brilliant ones can ride on the full tuition scholarship available in lasu. Also I insist that a first class is above d 90th percentile ( (4.5/5)*100=90 )

Cheers

GboyegaD:

What is the student - lecturer ratio in the Ojo campus? How equipped are the laboratories at the Ojo campus? Having a wireless campus is no big deal when students do not have access to computer or do you use the wireless on your bare palm? Do you know how many books N8billion would buy and where is the library you intend keeping that? If you guys test launch rockets monthly we would have heard of it because it would have been a great achievement for the nation or are you referring to paper rocket like we used to do in primary school? Lastly a second class upper is a 70% and surely whoever has a first surely exceeds that and if less than 15% of the graduands had less than 70% then, it is either your professors do not understand what they were teaching or you guys had difficulties understanding and please, stop spreading falsehoods just to favor your arguments.

haba bros, what do u mean by terrible facilities...i graduated from fetes, lasu's engineering school, d entire campus is wireless bro, air conditioned libraries with d latest edition books. Fashola actually just built a first of its kind digital chem eng lab for 500million bucks, d US govt is financing a similar one in american uni's. LASG is investing over 8 billion bucks in lasu this year 'i heard d new senate building under const might dwarf unilags famous sky scrapper'. Lasu's engr also got approval 4 d first aeronautic eng dept in naija. They presently hv d national space and rocket propulsion agency on ground in d school, with numerous rocket test launches monthly. D director was my former thermofluid lecturer. And all brilliant nerds should know that high grades equals free tuition and 20k pocket money from lasu. Plus 200k extra if u are a lagos indigene. By the way, a first class is at least 90th percentile, and not 70. Sorry, any typo is because of d small phone screen im using. Cheers

GboyegaD:

So LASU graduated over 28000 students in 3years with those terrible facilities? How were they able to teach them effeciently? Lastly, having 41 first, 2853 2nd class upper out of over 28000 graduands makes it a very good school right? It is either those who were graduated are dumbs or your lecturers do not understand what they were teaching if less than 15% of the graduands made an overall average of 70%.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Thursday attended the 17th Convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University, Ojo, asserting that the State has resolved to restore the institution to her former glory and propel her to even greater heights, just as he announced a suspension of the conferment of honourary degrees by the school.

The Governor who spoke at the New University Auditorium in Ojo, which he unveiled just before the commencement of the Convocation ceremony, stated that the University used to be a reference point amongst tertiary institutions in Nigeria and would regain that reputation, because government will do everything in its power to ensure that it does.

“There is a vital aspect to the award of honorary degrees. They are actually supposed to  be equivalent to the full degree and therefore the recipient enjoys the full benefits of the degree as if he or she actually studies for it in the awarding institution.

“This implies that the recipients must be carefully chosen and their contributions to the upliftment of the society in whatever area of human endeavour, must be well established”, he added.

“Can we truly say that all honourary degrees in our society in Law, Engineering, Philosophy, Economics, Agriculture and many disciplines is truly reflective of value added?

"Regrettably it would seem that in our society, we require titles and honours in order to add value to our names. This is a worrisome path from which we must retreat. Although it will be very difficult to impeach the contributions of past honourees of this institution, and because we are determined to keep the stream of honour pure, we have decided to raise the bar”, the Governor stated

Governor Fashola said he has studied the law setting up the institution and in consultation with members of the governing council has decided to suspend the conferment of honourary degrees from LASU until there is an improvement in the quality of the lives of the people.

The Governor also shared his experience from an online editor at Reuters, by Ben Walsh  titled ‘America’s Trillion-Dollar students Debt Burden’ which says 94 percent of students borrow to earn bachelor’s degree and that the total value of student loan debt has passed $1Trillion.

He explained that what this means is that not only are students in the United States already deeply in debt by the time they graduate, they are often in debt well into their 40s, because they have still not been able to pay those loans back.  

The Governor said it is the same institutions that some Nigerians are exporting their children to, wondering why they are ready to pay abroad to foreign lecturers and foreign institutions and unwilling to do the same in Nigeria.

“Whereas students who are indigent abroad have to borrow to go to school there, your Government here is providing scholarships and bursaries for indigent students to give you the same opportunity and education that the children of the rich can get”.

“We have made a provision for N250Million in 2012 budget for scholarships to mitigate the effect of the school fees increase on those who cannot afford them. I am of the view that it is better to use such scholarships and bursaries to equalize opportunities in the same University for children of the rich and poor, to develop together, than to pretend to run a free University or cheap University where the elite will not send their children, Governor Fashola explained.

LASU just successfully held its 17th convocation ceremonies, during which it produced over 27000 graduates out of which were 41 First Class graduates and 40 Ph.d graduates.

Well I personally believe it'll improve a little bit now, with the new NYSC policy banning service in private coys...this is because, most companies (esp: banks) have always used cheap nysc labour to fill up d vacancies, thereby leaving able graduates unemployed. Nysc had always been a source of cheap labour for them, which they could easily change with every new batch...though i suspect dat these sneaky coys would engage a lot of casual for the nysc shortfall.

tanimola22: What is the current unemployment rate amongst fresh graduates in Nigeria? I just don't know what the people in charge are doing to improve this condition. Even menial jobs are hard to come by in naija. It is sad that many are unemployed, yet we all hear of some fresh graduates that get more than 2 mad offers after NYSC.

On a last note, people will still have to depend on employment opportunities. Realistically, not everyone can develop creative thinking skills. If it were not so, then gains from creative thinking would have long been diminished. This is why only those who have developed these skills can enjoy the benefits that come with them. I agree that it is really truly very dangerous to graduate and solely depend on getting a professional job. But, in all sincerity, why did many Nigerians acquire higher level education?

T22

Sorry about d typo's...I'm using d small screen of my phone.

So someone who just spent a sememter in college...has discovered a structural flaw undetected by P.E's (Professional Engineers) in charge of d project, just by looking at d picture. It probably because d name of an enigineer has been bastardized in dis part of d world...a technician that fixes phones (not even a technologist) calls himself and engineer. U picture analysis can be compared to a layman saying, why should a plane fly...there are a lot of theories and technicalities to all these things my dear...from Navier-stokes equations for airplane to rankin, von-misses, st venant etc yield criterion for ur structures materials....
And d list goes on...