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I interviewed a lady once. She applied for a job that was reposted on Nairaland. The offer was for 200k. She turned it down saying she prefers to remain a teacher. Her pay by then was just about 40k but she's says that the fulfillment she gets from teaching she may not be able to get it in any other profession. So these things do happen. 1 Like |
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exposition: This post reveals the lack of depth in your understanding of the World bank Water board project. I am not from CRS but can attest to the fact the project predates 1999 when Donald Duke emerged as Governor. |
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Interesting question? I hope OP can address this in-depth. It bothers me that the biggest bakeries are owned/managed by foreign bakers even in remote towns like Calabar, Ibadan, Lafia and Enugu. At the very worst we should have had a transfer of technology over the years. |
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emmaliver: Actually, very fascinating. |
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musttapha:With that kind of small funds you could actually make at least 5,000 a week in Lagos working just 5 hours per day. If you know you know. |
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A great thread in the making. Kudos Op. This is a list interesting thread. Your writing is flawless and your analysis quite in-depth. Please try to continue even if it's on an irregular pace. Be consistent and know that you coukd just helping someone out there. Thanks! 3 Likes |
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resurgent2019: It's so easy to lose respect for posters on this platform. People you would believe SHOULD ordinarily be above primordial sentiments and look objectively into the future. So at a point you had capacity to hate not just one person but an entire nation......and all because you couldn't CHANGE them and their way of thinking and conduct. Why on earth would an evolved man like you condescend to applying so much effort targeted at changing anyone else when there is so much work to be done on yourself. Anyway, I think the Alaba guy is a pawn acting out a well prepared script for a commensurate reward. The deed has been done. Babcock has to fire him. There are no two ways about it. They represent all that is good including objectivity and neutrality. By the way I am niether Igbo nor Yoruba but belong to one of those small tribes forced to live with the major tribes without as much as a modicum of respect. Mr. Resurgent you are indeed a disappointment on this score. 7 Likes 1 Share |
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Rollitout: Are you sure of this info? I could agree with the fact that many companies in that zone are small and medium scale operators. There are a few big ones though and very silent. I assume experienced high income earners are definitely not the target of this advert. It however suffices to state here that there are a lot of opportunities from for entry level appointments, SSCE positions and wives who seek to work closer to their homes. |
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The lack of unique skills that differentiates one graduate from the other is also a serious clog in the search for employmentin our contemporary labour market which more than less rewards specialization. What is the fate of the thousands of graduates coming out with philosophy, sociology, history, psychology and a whole lot of other disciplines in the humanities. Originally these courses were designed to fill the gaps created by the evolution of colonial bureaucracy that could no longer be serviced entirely by the home country. As we continued our development, there was need to actually retool our curriculum to reflect a content that was more in tune with our needs. Education for self sustainable should have been the case. If you observe carefully, in recent years many graduates have come to terms with the fact that a skill is actually very useful today and developing one could take hunger away while providing a platform to launch into self fulfillment. |
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Miniso: I would like to differ with your opinions as espoused in your post above. While I understand and appreciate your stance of this matter I would like to point out a few recognitions that appear oblivious to the majority of Nigerians. Permit me to state them one after the other. The first and most glaring scenario is the fact that many degrees currently being paraded are not as valuable as the conqueror type stationery that is used to print it. Very few graduates have what it is required to take on the labour market. The foundations and the thrust of our education is so irrelevant to the present day realities that it could be considered laughable if it was not so sad. If you doubt what I am saying kindly have an in-depth discussion with some fresh graduates especially those from the public school system. You will be amazed. I daresay that what the payment of 20,000 may then be justifiable. Several cases of graduates being employed on face value exist and in just a few weeks you will find out that the employer is at his/her wits end as regards the irrelevance of the graduate in the general work process. It is indeed a really sad experience that is better imagined then experienced. 1 Like |
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klasys: Would you like to try the guy and then revert accordingly? |
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What's the plain difference between an incorporated company or limited liability company and a regular business name/enterprise/venture? Many of us do not seem to know the difference especially as it pertains to our obligations to FIRS and annual returns to CAC. A detailed response to this will serve as a public education service. Thanks. 1 Like |
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AroOkigbo: I gave you a like but didn't consider it enough. My very thoughts are what you captured your post. This was the messianic messenger who became rabid and lost touch with the mission .........only to realise his folly when it became too late. Now he is seeking an opportunity to restitute ......isn't it a tad too late? 1 Like |
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PotatoSalad: Really! |
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Rollitout: I think you may just apply and keep your fingers crossed. Ive tried to reach the op but he isn't responding to my pm. |
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theoldpretender: I am no expert on electricity but I must say that from a strictly business perspective, this idea is very Nigerian. Maybe we need 80000MW, maybe we don't. What is certain is the fact that whatever we need can be attained in small realistic increments over a period of time. This will actually mean having a proper blueprint in place that is adhered to strictly. If we had a National blueprint that was seen to be working it would inspire confidence in the sector. Of course from time to time there would be failures in the system but I assure you that we probably would have foreseen the failures and planned for it. Some weeks ago one of the rapidly advancing economies in Eastern Europe; Estonia suffered an outage but the power was restored pretty soon......because they anticipated the problem and the checks put in place mitigated the losses and downtime. If you have a business in this country and expect it to thrive you will plan your electricity long term. Ditto for those who want to have a semblance of civilization in their homes. You still plan for generator maintenance and replacement. The Discos are not business entities but opportunists. I see then selling off in the nearest future to more serious minded international players. Then you will understand what the word 'possibilies' entails. 2 Likes |
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Yarnvibes: Oshiomole, Tinubu and now Sagay.........It appears that there was more than met the eye during the last poll in Ekiti. The American Observer team in their typical tactful way described the election as a sham. I may not be a fan of Fayose, but niether am I a fan of Fayemi who though very urbane and apparently intelligent bungled his first opportunity to have made a mark. All the same I think Fayose and the PDP should go to court, there might be some realizations that may be useful to all and sundry in future polls. Personally, I would say that INEC in this last outing performed subpar. 1 Like |
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Lexusgs430: Sir, you don't get it !!!!!! There was nothing like this actually. Everything was stage managed to attract the attention he is getting now. His biography is also sold herein. I think it is rather too cheap for this icon. He lost like 3 rungs on my assessment ladder. Why did he even go as far as naming the charities? Maybe he should have gone further and published a list of the benefitting students and cancer victims. Very cheap stunt! But then who can blame him? We are a cheap people. Very easily excitable. 2 Likes |
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xpresseeve: Op, I have sent you a pm. Kindly revert. |
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xpresseeve: This maybe because most of the bakeries we have here in Nigeria are driven by very old processes and limited technology/automation. In more advanced settings where modern equipment is used used to drive the process then one may actually have both gender equally growing in the industry. But the owners of the bakery reserve the right to chose what is best for then in the circumstances. Afterall it is a paid internship. It doesn't get better than that or does it? |
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xpresseeve: This is a most mature post. I don't have the patience you show here. I also have the same problem with my Nokia 3. I am so happy that I stumbled on the thread and read your post. That is for the sane writeup. What I was preparing to say here would have gotten as far as Sweden. Never have I been so frustrated with a phone. Can somebody please attend to 'us'? 1 Like |
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Hi Val, I must commend you for the efforts in sustaining our interest in the Volvo brand. You have also given the brand some recognition. I must however bring to your notice that the WhatsApp group is the worst I have ever joined and my times I have felt like quitting but for the motive of the administrator. The platform is like a market place, no controls whatever and it is used for the most irrelevant if issues. I would suggest that you rein in the group and give it more focus this making it more useful and relevant. Just a humble personal opinion though. |
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Jabioro: I have a prepaid meter and I should be rejoicing but I am not. Incidentally I live in a 4 bedrooms house and my monthly prepaid expenditure averages about 20,000 monthly and I am not running a factory. It's a purely residential property. I became more concerned when I noticed that my neighbours without functional prepaid meters are being billed about 7-8k monthly as estimated consumption. It used to be higher than this until they took Ikeja Electric to court and seeing how serious they were they opted for an out of court settlement and reduced the billing by 50%. Question is; could my prepaid meters be malfunctioning? |
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angels09: You don't have to believe me. Unfortunately, I can't help you there. We all have our freewill and decide what we choose to believe. And it doesn't really matter what you believe. I do not need validation from anonymous posters on a public forum. The car was evaluated by Cars45, the valuation wasnt satisfactory as far as I am concerned and I sold it to my Mechanic who is still cruising it.....maybe even enjoying it. He is happy, I am happy. 7 Likes |
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Readonee35L: Hilarious as your post is, I must admit it does contain some kernel of fact. I only found out after the car had been used for 3 years that it came in salvaged. The body was very susceptible to rust as was posted in many reviews by previous owners. The chassis had serious rust issues and had been welded in many positions. The engine was great though and the interior was sparkling. The AC was faultless and the body was spotless. Incidentally, cars 45 never gave it a proper appraisal. Methinks they were were more driven by the demand/supply dynamics of the brand rather than the state of the car. I could also be wrong but my observation that day was that there was a twinkle in their eyes when more attractive brands were presented for valuation. Finally my mechanic bought it off me for 850k. Everyone is happy. 3 Likes |
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HazzanTazzan:I am already seated sir. Whether standing or sitting or indeed taking any other posture it is imperative that you know that a man makes more progress when he is able to look back at his mistakes and then make amends to avert a future recurrence. Brooding or remaining bitter is not progress bro. Niether is abuse or wallowing in self pity. Move on bro! 7 Likes 1 Share |
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Laralag: Well said. I have an old Pathfinder I tried to dispose off a while ago and after being tossed up and down by the roadside display guys I decided to try out the Cars45 guys. I was surprised that they offered me 300k for a car that I valued much higher than that. I simply drove it away. It was far more worth my while to give it out to someone who needs it than to sell it at forced sale value. 6 Likes |
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angels09: Typical Nigerian theatrics. You resort to pouring invectives when you can only conjure an inferior argument. Take off your anti-big business goggles and look at the matter in question without extenuation and you will behold the legality of the transaction. All the signs were there; the plenty, very bold and super visible caveats, the one sided car analysis and report being used as a basis for a major investment, their refusal to allow you test the car were more than enough signs for you to have run for dear life. I really do not understand why the lady is blaming Cars45 when all she needed to do was a proper due diligence before making a transfer. And by the way there might just be a few people here on Nairaland who may not just be available for sale to the highest bidder. Maybe quite few bit then they exist. You may wish to know that name calling is symptomatic of very deep psychological imbalance and a direct reflection of insecurity. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
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Laralag: It is obvious to any sane person that dealing with Cars45 is usually a decision borne out of desperation at least from the sellers perspective. If you have displayed your car on the street and have had it bashed, dropped it with a car seller who fleeces you and yet you cannot sell even after 6 months Cars45 will appear very tempting. What I do not understand is how an otherwise very intelligent straightforward individual will go to a Car lot where he is not allowed to test-drive, a boldly printed caveat is hanging everywhere me he still proceeds to buy a car on the strength of a report put together by the seller. To worsen matters you come on the social media space and instead of acknowledging your mistake and helping others learn from it you come out pointing fingers in the direction of the company. As by the way I am not holding brief for cars45 but I can only tell you that they are in the clear at least legally speaking. I do however admit that when held before a moral magnifying glass they will definitely not appear healthy. The Akwa Ibom guy and his experience is even more hilarious than that of the op. I am sure he himself would have learnt some lessons albeit very expensive ones. 3 Likes 1 Share |
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HazzanTazzan: As farfetched as it may sound or appear, I am not usually sympathetic to victims of scams. For the majority of (if not all) cases what fuels the victims vulnerability is raw greed which at its peak will not and cannot objectively appraise a proposition. Little wonder that they find it very difficult and disgraceful to share the experience. The typical 'whiteman' who falls for yahoo boys is a personification of greed and totem pole of ignorance who also exhibits indescribable bouts of illiteracy in a literal sense. An exception could be made for a few who have emotional imbalance issues which is clearly evident among the older folk of the feminine gender who are preyed upon by these leeches with promises of adventure which they have only dared to dream of. Sir, the earlier we accept responsibility for our decisions, the sooner we learn from the experiences. Blaming scammers does not reduce the number of practitioners, occurrences and victims. Even law enforcement can only dissuade albeit very unsuccessfully this epidemic that is wholly self inflicted and mostly a direct reflection of our carelessness. 'Mia Culpa' should be your motto at all times. And remember 'if it is too good to be true.......!' 5 Likes 1 Share |
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helpishere: One of the better depositions here. Quite an objective appraisal. Honestly, I feel for the OP but there are pertinent questions that are begging for answers and she hasn't responded to them especially as brought up by a few posters above. I really in all objectivity do not see a swindle here. The business model may not exactly be described as 'above board' but I can give tell you that they didn't defraud Op. Yes, they may have taken advantage of her naivety and ignorance but the signs were there and ominous too. This is not your everyday business model. Look at it objectively and you will see high dosage of gambling in it. I wouldn't actually buy a used car through these guys unless..... 3 Likes 1 Share |
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