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It's sad that even if we call the attention of the powers that be to this ludicrous idea of pepper spray being classified as an offensive weapon and not to be carried around for self defense, they will do nothing to remedy it.

We are seldom forward-thinking in this country.

What we need is a crop of selfless, intelligent and straight-arrow individuals to permeate every sector of the Nigerian state, reform our weak, corruption-wrought and bogus policies to ones that reflect well-thought out, dynamic and people-centric.

So we should be raped, harassed and be at perpetual mercy of hoodlums? So carrying a taser go be like capital offense na!

Watch... they will be no outrage beyond the media space and those that are charged with delivering the dividends of our support and votes will not take proactive measures in turning it around.

I hope I'm proven wrong.

NB
Gon' "get myself an Uzi and my brother a nine".

renewa29:
Jerry Boy better than Dan Daura, never.

On another note people really don't know what it means to be Nigerian president. Yes you have power, but you have to deal with the power blocs and vested interests who hold Nigeria to ransom. GEJ, we complained about his style, Buhari, we are complaining, Yaradua, we were complaining, Obasanjo was the beginning of our complaints. Why don't we look inward and realize that we ourselves, as a people are responsible for stopping the system from working.

People complain about nepotism. Same people who shunt at queues and lie over the minutest detail just to get a regular service. The average Nigerian will gladly enrich himself corruptly, until he is caught he will go around without a conscience and without shame. So if the bottom is rotten, how can the top be clean ?

We need to look at ourselves, and ask why we seem to be the biggest hypocritical nation in Africa.

Zobo or Orijin?

wontiboje:
Despite several cuts and tweaks to its business model and structure, it appears all is not still well with Jumia.

This is because, after two years of pressure and record losses, Jumia said it losses rose beyond forecast for the full year 2017

Jumia, Africa's largest eCommerce company said it made a net loss of N53.3 billion for the full financial year of 2017. This is a major negative and huge difference compared to N40.5 billion reported in 2016.

Full-year revenue for Jumia came in at EUR93.8 million compared to EUR89 million reported in 2016.

There are various sides to this result and the more we look at the company's summary result released by Rocket Internet, its parent company, the more we see more signs of worry for Jumia going forward.

Source: https://pageone.ng/2018/04/13/jumia-losses-parent-company/

Various structural changes have been applied to the business model of Jumia in the last three years. On August 30, 2016 Africa eCommerce Holding GmbH, the holding company of Jumia, was merged into Africa Internet Holding GmbH (formerly trading under Africa Internet Group).

In its usual flowery comment, Rocket Internet said in its official statement that:

[/b]In June 2016, all business models of Africa Internet Group were renamed under the Jumia brand. [b]

It is now very clear that Rocket Internet plans to sell off the company via an IPO was a sound decision given the fact that after five years, there are no signs that Jumia would break-even before it caves-in.

Konga, Jumia's arch-rival has also witnessed its near-end before it was sold to Zinox Group for undisclosed amounts.

While Kinnevik and Naspers have not disclosed the terms of the transactions, there are feelers that the company was sold for a ridiculously low amount with up to 99% loss on equity.

@ the bolded is a major no, no, no for those that know i.e. grand [/b]positioning[b] error! Selah. Reach me for details.

Come o, mixer or producer or mixer/producer?

Kai, your entire strategy posted in one fell swoop... oh well.

I don't blame you though, it's in a bid to get investors.

Came for a burial.

My first thought on entering the town today was, I think these armed bandits have stayed their hand on this town as it has happened one too many times and it's been long...

I was supposed to stay back for yet another engagement but decided to get back to the capital city as it wasn't a priority for me and biz is calling back in Gidi.

I noticed a bank had even closed their branch (very close to the railway tracks, I think Skye).

Because of the robberies, I had vowed that under no circumstance would I use ATM in that town again. I was out and about trying to fetch cash last night in Ilorin prior to this trip.

Kai, I'm fed up. I thank God oh but I'm exhausted from this kind of thing...

I'm hearing they first murdered all the policemen at the station. That has been their modus operandi though. Chai

And to think that all those banks are concentrated along a route that has so many getaway options the authorities are yet to remedy that unique flaw at least as per Offa.

God help us!

Flexherbal:
Hope they do air pollution test in Nigeria!

Lol lile really? Even what we eat hasn't been well regulated talk less of emissions!

TheKingIsHere:
It is high time a history channel be launched to educate people especially the youths about the numerous Nigerian traditions and cultures.

So many people don't know their history.

God bless you!

M prsnlly mbrssd & dsppntd...

Selah.

lobell:
Look in my signature. Mods are not smiling these days...handing out bans like it was going out of fashion...and very long bans at that. I no fit shout.

Lol. Will do.

lobell:
I agree with the vanity metrics and over-hyping of a particular marketplace that does nothing to ensure customer satisfaction.

Building trust in customers is key in my opinion and that is what we are addressing in our all new marketplace. you may want to check it out for yourself.

Where and what's that? Let's know it bro.

Ssalk:
Wow.... As if I knew. My Ph.D research proposal is on Achieving sustainable E-commerce and retail business in Nigeria. (Problem and Prospect). Jumia, konga and dealdey all included in the research.

The honest truth is, the Nigeria climate is not conducive enough for online retail business. It is cheaper to move goods via railway system than roads and air but no good railway network in the country.
Again, there is low penetration of credit system in the country, we only used debit card. Lastly , these online companies like Jumia and co don't put their time to creat any innovative idea to deal with these setbacks. Rather they are only concern about making profits.

My research is gonna be interesting.

Bro. Please let's know when you're done. Would be nice to have a read.

@lobell, valid points but I think the attendant issues and solutions may be proffered in the thesis. Reason I'm interested in the work...

Personally, from my humble angle and in somewhat agreement with your arguments, I think we are not being organic in our eCommerce enterprises and not taking advantage of the unique landscape each emerging market poses.

A lot of vanity metrics spur the strategies and decisions asides the fact that expansion is ever so pursued without much recourse to logic and deep analysis that would allow them to feel the true pulse of the business.

Of course, the slower economic realities add to the sad mix but many have fallen trap to basing their business on some fantastical indicies that is in no short supply when fast growing emerging markets are involved.

I believe the next generation of eCommerce setups will take a lot to heart before ad during their dispensation the story has been the same from about 2 years now. Prudence, customer-centric, taking innovative advantage of the less-than-ideal infrastructure with intelligent integration...

Efritin saw the writing on the wall and decided to bail outright.

[Modified]

5 mins pencil/crayon/pen drawing (even charcoal) for about 6 - 8 boards... No colouring needed. Just rough illustrations.

Na only N5k I dey offer o but with a promise of possible gig connect every now and then.

It is for pitching material.

First come, first picked...

Send mail to

richgamutonline@yahoo.com

with your number or reach me via

Whatsapp - number in profile.

Thanks.

xreal:
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We got the clue long ago.


Saraki is obviously behind all that move.

Well done... na only catch the drift!

dominique:
I am not understanding why people are saying that she's jumping from man to man. Is this not the second boyfriend that we know of? Can all you hypocrites bashing her swear on your lives that you have only had one partner in your mid twenties? Angry bitter Nigerians, always looking for who to run down to make themselves feel better.

BTW, is the guy related to Obi Asika of storm records?

Yes he is...

I could have sworn that Beat FM would be a top contender but numbers prove otherwise.

Greatzeus:
Jay Z doesn't write his songs,like ever
Beyonce can't compose a line even if her life depends on it
And so are many successful musical artists in the developed countries. Donell Jones, Babyface, Neyo were songwriters before getting their own deal.
All I'm saying is you can't judge him base on the fact that he buys songs, because so do other top notch artists.

You got some facts wrong bro..

JAY Z writes all his songs save for features. He even wrote for Dr. Dre... first rapper to be inducted into Songwriter's Hall of Fame or something to that effect.

I think Beyonce does too - I may be wrong - but she does employ a bevy of song writing talent, that's for sure.

On point with Neyo and Babyface, likely accurate about Donell Jones too.

Yup, it's in Nigeria we find it excruciatingly hard to employ others to write songs and when we do, we seldom want to give due credit thus making Davido very professional in his music business as regards song writing. It's a no-no to beef him for buying songs. Every aspect of the entertainment has specialization.

BrutalJab:
What's this rubbish about black man

I guess you are suffering from chronic inferiority complex. You think these White men are gods?

Let me come to @kotodoctor's defence with the belief that I know what he was inferring...

The black man as I know him 8 times out of 10 will expend his future now. It really doesn't matter how the money came, especially if it's the first major windfall and even if that attainment of a rich man's status was rather gradual... he would more times than not live above his means or even if it is within his means, it would be needlessly lavish.

Usually, the black man will in his prime, live a more stupendous lifestyle than a billionaire retiree with humongous returns on his investment portfolio. Just ensure he has the promise of money tonight and tomorrow morning - it doesn't have to extend further, he will most likely as they say, f*ck up.

No. The whites are in no way gods. Majority just live a life not conditioned over generations by slavery and poverty. So they have a more prudent spirit to managing money. No all but the math is undeniable.

lastchild:
I lost interest in reading this crap immediately I red the first line that calls dbanj a hiphop artist

God bless you.

Nigerian journalism/'blogism'.

Hip Hop ko, Jukpa Trap ni.

TWoods:
When did Jesus become about branding? When something no longer has the power to convict, the power to heal, the power to raise the dead, essentially the power of the Holy Ghost, it resorts to gimmicks like branding. Shame.

I'm into branding and I'm absolute agreement with you but I'm also toying with the idea that some gimmick may pull the unsaved there. I read sething to that effect in the late Dr Miles Munroe's Seasons of Change, I think.

Varies from station to station and time belt. Reach out via Whatsapp only - number on profile.

If you have gold jewelry (especially the vintage types like rings, ear rings, bangles and neck wear) to sell, please each me on Whatsapp (only) or via Nairaland email system.

They should be between 18 and 24 carat.

Meeting will be at your place of choosing where it will tested and weighed and money transferred immediately. You are welcome to make your confirmation to your bank if need be.

Whatsapp - number in profile.

Thanks.

WHich one come be Jeff 'Bros'? Na 'Bezos' o!

Oh, it was just a matter of time!

o better... I can't get rid of that open mouth kissing photo of hers with Ceasar

Comments got me like:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LgavrgMI6c

Eh, eh... once bitten, twice...? Y'know.

2014/early 2015 sent in proposal to one NL 'investor'...we first chatted by email on which industry he'd prefer because I'm versed in 2 major industries, media and FMCGs...

To cut long story short, nigga got my proposal and locked up immediately. I'm 1000% sure the product is what was and still is in the market from about a year later... 95% of the differenciating factors that set it apart was/is there.

If you're here and you're the one (not OP), I admit I was dumb! No face-to-face meet, no phone contact... just email with a generic name sef... fake. Chai, there is God o.

I'm over it though. I took one precaution and didn't reveal all that would help propel the idea especially from the positioning angle.

Never again.

KingSango:
Ase

Love Sango

E remain small make I agree with you

Ishilove:
Alleged photo

You sef notice am?

Guessing you have your concept and running order on place (and you are pretty confident the show will be able to have a listenership), you can either produce a pilot or record a whole set i.e. season, say, 12 or 13 episodes.

The pilot is basically to shop for sponsorship cuz I tell you, media buy isn't beans but then again, it depends on the platform/station you plan on airing and sometimes, which segment. Who knows, they may give you a barter deal if you have something to offer them.

If you like, get the entire show produced, then shop for sponsorship. It all depends.

I believe you know the show would have a signature tune/theme music, presenter and/or host, the different segments if applicable et al.

I produced a show on radio for 5 years... well, shortly Etisalat went 'bankrupt' and became 9mobile... they stopped sponsorship of many things then. Another is in the mix right now.

Chukazu:
Omawumi is more wacky than Yemi

If na joke, stop am o!

abatically:
Lol, mobdro for play store? Good luck finding it there.

Oh OK, can't remember where I got it then. Thought it was PlayStore o... but come to think of the attributes, I guess not!