EgunMogaji2:


Life’s too short.

If you wish to live in Nigeria you can. Many of us moved back and successfully. Your keywords are Situational Awareness.

Good luck.

FEGEITOK:


You can move but you have to carefully pick your neighborhood of residence and your choice of associates, and you have to practice operational security.

Careful how much you share with your network of old classmates and associates, especially if the kind of fortune that smiled on you has not smiled on them. You are not the same person as you were, and you cannot vouch for how much they have changed in the meantime.

I think though that the best approach is having have two homes and move between the two continents as your business requires, as well as take advantage of the two legal regimes as much as you can.

Never give advance notice of your coming or going to anyone unless you can vouch for them 101% - in short limit that information to family, unless you have a reason not to, and let them know they must not spread the news, it is for your protection.

There is a lot more that I cannot post here.

Keyword: "operational security"

I advised someone who came into a lot of money recently, if you repair your former house to the current standard of your improved finances, that's fine. But if you decided to splurge on several brand-new cars at the same time, please seriously consider changing your neighborhood to that of people as affluent or more affluent than you.

You cannot suddenly become rich among people who struggle 10 to 20 to 30 years to make it what you are making in less than 1 year and not be the object/subject of envy. As an abroadian, your position/status is the same as that guy who suddenly came into a lot of money from the point of view of the locals.

If you have been able to take advantage of the first world, you can use those advantages to make even more rapid progress here than those who have never left.

I think there is a disconnect between operational security, being rich or financially stable, and going to places like clubs to show you have arrived, or there is a big boy in town, it is like opening up your rear flanks to attack and by when by virtue of living abroad you cannot really tell who is who.

So if you do come, keep your ears close to the ground and play low key, with time you will acclimatize.

I have attached two quotes, the quotes are perfect as is, for certain scenarios, it is perfect to replace friend with neighbor and neighbor with friend.

somehow:


Only if a particular country and her puppies stop building military bases all over the world in the quest to control the world.

Horlardorjah:



Are you sure this is made in Nigeria Sir?

Moda1:
Pls can the pop guys tell me how much material i will need for 62 sqm of a space . Abeg

Moda1:
He charged me 300k

EgunMogaji2:


Life’s too short.

If you wish to live in Nigeria you can. Many of us moved back and successfully. Your keywords are Situational Awareness.

Good luck.

bukolo:
Good evening.

Please how much is granite for kitchen counter top per square meter?

Thank you.

DFAMEGUY11S:


Price depend on the quality of the one you chose to use sir, we have the one of 15500, 18k, 22k

PrimeQuay:


About 3,800-4,000
Depending on your area and negotiating power (quantity)

I stand to be corrected.

Price in inputs like sharp sand and granite has also increased

Jeff68:
agree!

totally agree, but the story attached was totally random, going from house to house? In the last two months, I have heard more stories like this. I heard one story, the couple was being robbed six months after moving back, the neighbors heard their cry for help and no one did anything!! No one!!! and then they all came after the fact!!! By the Grace of God, we shall not be victims!!

These days coupled with the insecurity in the country, kidnapping, banditry..... One just must wonder, is it worth it? The thing that makes most of us want to do this, is because of the love we have for our homeland, but love shouldn't be blind at all times. But thanks for the encouragement.

Thenext:
Thank you sir, I finally got it at N4,000.

true2home:
The honest truth about moving is simply " Awareness" . I you plan to move to Nigeria or anywhere for that matter, be AWARE of the area!!! Someone lived his 45 years of live in Ketu Area without any incident. Arrival USA and got shot 6 times within 4 Months. Turn on you TV in any USA cities and you will fear for you life.

The issue that affect your ability to live anywhere is Self Awareness. If you are rich, live among the rich. If you like your OLD hood: be prepare to pay heavily the cost of being rich and living in the HOOD. Its like dangling a bag of corn and wondering why the chickens are after you.

My point is that we Nigerians afraid of our home country are often over reacting: yes i said it!!! There are concerns that are particular to any Third World Countries, which Nigeria is one of the, but keeping low profile and not showing-off will keep you save.

Lastly, any cities in Nigeria is equivalent to a GHETTO in US; don't be deceived by the big houses there. I prefer a Sub urban area of town to live as a returnee and doing it quietly too.

hmm.., Your last statement said it all! Off course there are bad cities everywhere! but again, your last statement!! By the Grace of God, I am not a flamboyant person anyway, thanks for the encouragement.

true2home:
The honest truth about moving is simply " Awareness" . I you plan to move to Nigeria or anywhere for that matter, be AWARE of the area!!! Someone lived his 45 years of live in Ketu Area without any incident. Arrival USA and got shot 6 times within 4 Months. Turn on you TV in any USA cities and you will fear for you life.

The issue that affect your ability to live anywhere is Self Awareness. If you are rich, live among the rich. If you like your OLD hood: be prepare to pay heavily the cost of being rich and living in the HOOD. Its like dangling a bag of corn and wondering why the chickens are after you.

My point is that we Nigerians afraid of our home country are often over reacting: yes i said it!!! There are concerns that are particular to any Third World Countries, which Nigeria is one of the, but keeping low profile and not showing-off will keep you save.

Lastly, any cities in Nigeria is equivalent to a GHETTO in US; don't be deceived by the big houses there. I prefer a Sub urban area of town to live as a returnee and doing it quietly too.

somehow:


Only if a particular country and her puppies stop building military bases all over the world in the quest to control the world.

true2home:
The honest truth about moving is simply " Awareness" . I you plan to move to Nigeria or anywhere for that matter, be AWARE of the area!!! Someone lived his 45 years of live in Ketu Area without any incident. Arrival USA and got shot 6 times within 4 Months. Turn on you TV in any USA cities and you will fear for you life.

The issue that affect your ability to live anywhere is Self Awareness. If you are rich, live among the rich. If you like your OLD hood: be prepare to pay heavily the cost of being rich and living in the HOOD. Its like dangling a bag of corn and wondering why the chickens are after you.

My point is that we Nigerians afraid of our home country are often over reacting: yes i said it!!! There are concerns that are particular to any Third World Countries, which Nigeria is one of the, but keeping low profile and not showing-off will keep you save.

Lastly, any cities in Nigeria is equivalent to a GHETTO in US; don't be deceived by the big houses there. I prefer a Sub urban area of town to live as a returnee and doing it quietly too.

Jeff68:
agree!

totally agree, but the story attached was totally random, going from house to house? In the last two months, I have heard more stories like this. I heard one story, the couple was being robbed six months after moving back, the neighbors heard their cry for help and no one did anything!! No one!!! and then they all came after the fact!!! By the Grace of God, we shall not be victims!!

These days coupled with the insecurity in the country, kidnapping, banditry..... One just must wonder, is it worth it? The thing that makes most of us want to do this, is because of the love we have for our homeland, but love shouldn't be blind at all times. But thanks for the encouragement.

FEGEITOK:

After I saw this post, I did some quick research.
Treatment lifespan is 5 years, then it must be reapplied, the protection does not last forever.
I think this detail is important.

EgunMogaji2:


Regarding living quietly. Attached is my only vehicle, a well worn SUV with the required 4WD. While better than some but I’m surrounded by much bigger houses. Just examples of being situationally aware of my environment. It’s not foolproof. Nothing is.

rmx:


Your numerous bikes nko baba

Na Make God help person o , you go get money you no go fit afford even basic comfort of a new car like Toyota or hyundai out of fear , not luxury fa , after achieving a certain level of success

For me , some basics are non negotiable . Other suggestions are in order and on point

EgunMogaji2:


Regarding living quietly. Attached is my only vehicle, a well worn SUV with the required 4WD. While better than some but I’m surrounded by much bigger houses. Just examples of being situationally aware of my environment. It’s not foolproof. Nothing is.

BrickDevo:
in as much as I try to portray a good image of the Country, i feel i have to be frank with you, the situation in Nigeria is in the hands of God, and when such statement is made it means it is beyond human control, so anything can happen, we surviving here never die, but we move cautiously, i can only recommend you do the same when you visit. No place like home though.

Jeff68:


I keep telling you, we have so much in common my brother!! I have the same truck in Naija!! Crazy!!!

mufutau55:


Probably. But nobody I know here ever applied it again after 5years from the initial application.
I have never had to re-applly it myself.
Thanks for the info though, good to know.

Hajji M.

rmx:


Your numerous bikes nko baba

Na Make God help person o , you go get money you no go fit afford even basic comfort of a new car like Toyota or hyundai out of fear , not luxury fa , after achieving a certain level of success

For me , some basics are non negotiable . Other suggestions are in order and on point

Point Well Taken!!! In Nigeria, you cannot enjoy your wealth because you are keeping a low profile!!

EgunMogaji2:


Wow..interesting.

They’re good trucks.

rmx:


Your numerous bikes nko baba

Na Make God help person o , you go get money you no go fit afford even basic comfort of a new car like Toyota or hyundai out of fear , not luxury fa , after achieving a certain level of success

For me , some basics are non negotiable . Other suggestions are in order and on point

FEGEITOK:

According to the manufacturer.
Your mileage may vary.

hamtabfawaz:


Apt words✓ My brother you're on point✓

The Sanction Team, their sanctions are loosing effect on this one.

EgunMogaji2:


Regarding living quietly. Attached is my only vehicle, a well worn SUV with the required 4WD. While better than some but I’m surrounded by much bigger houses. Just examples of being situationally aware of my environment. It’s not foolproof. Nothing is.