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Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by AlexJustin(m): 7:54pm On Aug 25, 2020
have u heard if Linda ikeji success story. She went through more than this but look where she is today. Don't loose faith bro. Believe in yourself.
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by frog12: 8:12pm On Aug 25, 2020
stop COMPLAINING, and finish your studies. TELL your PARENTS to help you!

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Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Juliusmomoh: 8:29pm On Aug 25, 2020
fykes:
Op lemme give u a little advice that works for me. I have come to see life as a circle.... Whatever u are going through now, someone else has gone through it and won... Another has gone through it and gave up. U are making a known journey, d destination however is ur choice.
My advice.... I am a God fearing man, and I see u trust in making an Honest living so my secret is use ur night seasons.
It always works for me... Whenever u need doors to open, opportunity and destiny helpers, task ur nights. U see that time between 12midnight and 4am... Sacrifice it to God in prayer, cry if u get tired of praying wholeheartedly.
It won't be long, u will sleep well.
Please sir, help me i can't pray long
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by razible5384(m): 8:54pm On Aug 25, 2020
EVILFOREST:
NUMBER1:
Stop having Purposeless Erections as a man.

NUMBER 2:
Hang your coat where you can easily reach for it

NUMBER 3:
IF u are wise never get close to Fools,. rather move with those wiser.
my guy... Ur number rule just off me like this ehe
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Missyajoke(f): 8:54pm On Aug 25, 2020
fykes:
Brothers... The question is when u look at urself and visualise ur future, what do u see?
What are dreams u want most,
What visions for ur family, ur community, ur parents, for urself do u see?
U see there's something stronger than your reality, infact it creates ur reality. That is the force of faith.
Do u still have hope for something? Do u still believe in something? These things are the important issues of life... Remember, one phone call, one chance meeting, one being at a right place can turn u into a millionaire.
Wealth is not often worked for... It's a gift to them that believe.life Is not about what can see with ur eyes, it's about what u can see with ur mind.

Right on point

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Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by TimCook: 9:11pm On Aug 25, 2020
Supreme145:


Federal university of Agriculture Benue

Brother, learning programming takes a lot of time, practice and effort. It's mostly suitable for those who are in their early years. At your age, I won't encourage you to learn programming as time is not on your side. Instead, look for something you can do, either a trade or Job that can give you money during this covid-19 period as I don't think schools would open anytime soon (remember, ASUU is still on strike.). That being said, please for whatever reason, don't drop out of school. Try to complete your education, even if it's third class you'll come out with.
You never know opportunities that may arise, and would require a university degree for you to take advantage of. Forget what anyone tells you about illiterates that are rich, people who control the economies of the world, both local and international are learned people. I hope the best for you.
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by DexterousOne(m): 9:17pm On Aug 25, 2020
Fxwarrior:



That Uncle seems like Chinwetaluagu character.

How do you explain his implicating this young man with customs?


That's evil.

Exactly my thoughts...

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Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by razible5384(m): 9:23pm On Aug 25, 2020
CHOPbeating:
Supreme145

There is no need blaming you for anything. After all, you must not be HOLY or OLD to make money. If people say you did wrong here and there, there are a whole lot of people who did better wrong than you and are still making it.

My advice for you is this:

1. I still applaud you for been in school. Your expected Certificate can elevate your status in life – but never depend on it as the ultimate because you are the least to get the Certificate – NIGERIA for now has nothing to offer.

This is because, many youths like you have it already roaming about the streets – some have even forgotten that they have it. Another potential problem is that “the labour market requires outstanding experience, which I’m sure you have none. Even where there is experience – a whole lot of people have better experience than you, applying for the same job".

2. You still have to think about going into business – thank GOD you have business mindset and you know what it means to make money. In Nigeria, there is no job for you. Hence, it is better you create your own job because you will regret more if you don’t think in that line, and day by day, you are growing older.

3. You are no longer young as some people are commenting here. At your age, you are already a man – and by right, your age is above the maximum requirement to apply for many government jobs – even worse by the time you finally get the certificate.

4. Yahoo yahoo comes with its own consequences. A yahoo guy I knew fraud a maga (an old man), and later the maga committed suicide upon knowing he has been scammed. Few months later, the yahoo had a terrible accident and died instantly in the car he bought using part of the scammed money. Some people get strong spirit – We are mystery as humans.

Either you do menial jobs or whatever, you must try to acquire some money for basic capital to start a business from small – nobody will make you rich – power is taken not given – as you grow older without money comes with higher level of frustration.

I just gave you some money that I hold sacred.

PEACE!!!

ur words are so deep bro.... May the good Lord bless you richly fot this
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by DexterousOne(m): 9:29pm On Aug 25, 2020
emrain:
How to escape poverty in Nigeria

- become a yahoo boy

- become a big-time criminal

- if you find yourself in the uni, study a useful course and graduate with a minimum of 2.1. Also, at the very least, learn how to speak clean queens English

- learn a high-value skill

- Network up (as a poor boy, you'd have to be a chronic sycophant)

- prostitution

- if you're a woman, marry up.

Pick the one you have the capacity for.

How to remain poor

- Go to church every day
- Network with your hood people
- play bet9ja
- play video games to while away time
- Don’t read self-improvement books
- keep complaining, winning inconsequential arguments and losing friends.
- Finally, keep on praying, hoping that God will direct you to a random bag of money.

Even tho I dont agree or support anyone taking some of the routes you highlighted above

What you said is absolutely true
No lie whatsoever

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Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Pupomoney: 9:40pm On Aug 25, 2020
fykes:
Op lemme give u a little advice that works for me. I have come to see life as a circle.... Whatever u are going through now, someone else has gone through it and won... Another has gone through it and gave up. U are making a known journey, d destination however is ur choice.
My advice.... I am a God fearing man, and I see u trust in making an Honest living so my secret is use ur night seasons.
It always works for me... Whenever u need doors to open, opportunity and destiny helpers, task ur nights. U see that time between 12midnight and 4am... Sacrifice it to God in prayer, cry if u get tired of praying wholeheartedly.
It won't be long, u will sleep well.


I see OP everywhere, what does it mean

I'm new here
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by fykes(m): 9:46pm On Aug 25, 2020
Juliusmomoh:

Please sir, help me i can't pray long
Send pm bro... I do pray as long as I want but I had to grow there... I do belive that how long u pray is not as important as the heart with which u pray.
Send me a pm
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Yaks02(m): 11:05pm On Aug 25, 2020
Truth be told
Am suspecting your uncle for all the set backs.
U need spiritual deliverance, meet a pastor but if ur faith is not strong enough go to a shrine

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Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Acidosis(m): 11:47pm On Aug 25, 2020
Darestc2k12:


Well thoughtful advice and submission.
Kindly email me : darestic2k12@gmail.com or Whatsapp me - 08064407549

You have something for me?
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Propsvilla(m): 12:06am On Aug 26, 2020
Danniedpastor:



You mean both phone numbers?
The one that ends with 36
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by SpambotLeaveMeNa: 1:18am On Aug 26, 2020
hustla
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Juliusmomoh: 5:57am On Aug 26, 2020
fykes:

Send pm bro... I do pray as long as I want but I had to grow there... I do belive that how long u pray is not as important as the heart with which u pray.
Send me a pm
Have send it sir.. I send a mail
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by davisudom: 6:41am On Aug 26, 2020
mariahAngel:


I've got something for you: are you interested in selling a very good product?

. Please l will like you to introduce me to your line of business.Thanks
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Jamesbiodun(m): 7:52am On Aug 26, 2020
everybody with his cross, my case is worse but I thank God for life... please where can I learn programming for free
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by hustla(m): 9:36am On Aug 26, 2020
SpambotLeaveMeNa:
hustla


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Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by ecomalchemist(m): 9:49am On Aug 26, 2020
bobokunlexzy:
Check my signature very well.
Can you see the title of that eBook?

That's exactly where the money is....& taking the money out of the Lion's mouth requires diligence, tact & swift action.

The content is loaded & I can assure you & anyone who cares to have a copy that after reading it, your orientation will change & you will take a huge step to your financial freedom.

So my brother, this is what you need but it's painful that youths of this generation don't read & if only they know the power of information kept in a book, they won't joke with books especially one of this kind.

Just DM the no & request for a free copy. You will get it under 2mins.

I'd like to have a copy please, thank you.
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by adonaimart(m): 11:29am On Aug 26, 2020
To me u are a hero. Why, because you are doing something honourable and dignifying. For what to do now as a youth? Go online for a business. Why? Its cheaper to start. Capital is d main bane of our youths from starting a business. Go online. While dia, be genuine and be determined dat it must work. There are so many genuine ones. You just got to keep a clear head and ask questions before u jump into anyone of them. Lastly, u have to be patient.
Imiete:
Guy my own worst pass your own
Is like them curse me sef, after sec school I never get anything good apart from second hand tecno k7, na only 2 clothes,two short Nika and one trouser I dey manage.

Me don give up, na village I dey now dey cultivate cassava dey fry garri dey sell.
But my story no mean say mke you give up.
Me I don tire na why I choose dis village life

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Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by adonaimart(m): 11:31am On Aug 26, 2020
Go online for a business. Why? Its cheaper to start. Capital is d main bane of our youths from starting a business. Go online. While dia, be genuine and be determined dat it must work. There are so many genuine ones. You just got to keep a clear head and ask questions before u jump into anyone of them. Lastly, u have to be patient.
Supreme145:
Good day folks, I have been a visitor on nairaland for a while now so far I have really learnt a lot from here, I had to register so as to share my worries here because I know that I can get useful contributions. Please ignore my grammatical blunders,I'm not really good at writing.

I graduated from secondary school in 2010 at the age of 18 and 10 years later I seem to be moving around in circles. After secondary school I was given two options of going to the university or doing business, I chose business without thinking twice I needed money so school can wait.

Two of my uncles raised the sum of 150,000 for me after I was done learning a trade with the condition that I will pay back at the end of the year without interest. Then the ports were closed so I would travel to cotonu to buy male jeans and sold in Nigeria in wholesale. Business was moving well, I tripled my capital that same year by the age of 20 I had already counted my first million, I felt on top of the world, I spent on my family helped in paying house rent and my siblings school fees (I'm the first child), then tragedy struck.

After the second year my uncle whom I was staying with and contributed majority of my capital asked for an account of how I had been running the business which I gave him, I had already returned the other uncle's money by then. After the audit my uncle said he's going to add another money to my capital then after four years he would settle me, I refused citing that apprenticeship wasn't our agreement initially, the mother caused a big issue to the extent it had to be settled in the village. I had to leave my uncle's house to my parents since we couldn't reach a compromise, as for his capital over the years I had borrowed him money on several occasions which was already more than what he gave me as my capital, I forgot the balance and left.

Three months after I left my uncle, my goods was intercepted by customs in Benin, my agent which coincidentally happened to be that my uncle put my goods ( and that of others) in a vehicle carrying second hand tyres from Lagos to the east and everything in the vehicle was confiscated. We spent 5months trying to get the goods back spending the remaining savings I had, it was released after six months but most of the goods was either stolen or sold by customs, I got only around 10% of my seized goods back. I was back to square one.

After all my attempts to raise another capital proved abortive I gave up and started doing menial jobs to survive,my mom would always encourage me that I'm still young and would rise again. Two years after nothing tangible was fort coming, I was dead broke and depressed, I started feeling pressure at home when I couldn't bear it I relocated to port Harcourt in search of greener pastures. I slept in parks and slums till I managed to get a security job with a 15k salary then,I worked for some years and discovered that I wasn't making any progress in life,I wasn't saving anything and was still stagnant. I decided to venture into education, even though it wasn't my first choice at least I would have a certificate to be proud of after some years.

I got admission in the federal university in Benue in 2017 at the age of 25 to study statistics/computer science (bsc ed) it wasn't my choice but time was not on my side , most of my mates then had graduated and even working. My year one was hell, I resumed school with just my bag of cloths, no accommodation nor food stuffs, I slept in lecture halls and sometimes went for lectures without bathing,one time I called my dad and he said if I can't bear it I should abandon the school and come back,I later managed to get someone to squat me in the hostel, I got home during nuga break to meet the news that my dad just bought a land,so this man had money to buy land and allowed me to suffer in school ( he mind sha ).

Fast forward 3 years later and I'm stuck in 300 level not knowing what to do with my life,just being in school is not enough for me, I need to earn money because I became independent at a young age and depending on my parents now is serious giving me a cause for concern. I stayed back in school during the lockdown so I could think about my life, after reading some threads on nairaland I decided to go into programming since I had a semi abacus laptop on it's last legs,I got links to free courses on udemy and also enrolled for free courses on Alison and pirple.

Learning programming brought my joy back,I loved the critical thinking involved and realized I hated it before because of the way it was taught by our lecturers,I started with web development (HTML and CSS) and I observed I was grabbing it quit fast. Data was a problem but I managed the mid night subscription each time I manage to get airtime. I was happy once more cause I could code for hours on an empty stomach and I wouldn't care then tragedy struck again.

My system developed a fault, vertical lines appeared on the screen and it started having difficulty in booting,it finally gave up the ghost a few days later. I tried to improvise by using my phone to code but it was a horrible experience and I gave up. back to square one again,I had to go home and I haven't gotten myself ever since.

How do I break free from this poverty since I came back I have looked for job without luck, I haven't earned a dime since this year since I parted ways with my boss whom I learnt interlocking and concrete stamping under,the man was using me like a slave. Motivational speakers would say there's light at the end of the tunnel but mine looks like a maze/roundabout tunnel. I got home and yahoo is the trending stuff in the area even my younger ones has joined, my younger brother nearly picked 7million before the aza was killed in the dying minute (whatever he means by that), I seem to be the only one among my set that's still broke, I can't even remember the last time I got anything for my self, now I wear my younger brothers cloths and they recharge my phone for me,how long will I continue like this?? ..... I don't want to follow the yahoo band wagon, I'm beginning to lose hope.

Pls I need your comments and advice
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by breezbenju: 11:57am On Aug 26, 2020
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Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by bobokunlexzy: 12:53pm On Aug 26, 2020
ecomalchemist:


I'd like to have a copy please, thank you.

Pls send me your email address or whatsapp number so I can send it......or better still check my signature & message me for it
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Darestc2k12: 2:52pm On Aug 26, 2020
Emotionss:
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I don't know about others but Forex has really helped me achieve my fainancal goals.

I learned Forex for 2 years before thinking of trading and spent close to 200k in the process. Best decision of my live.

The reason why most people fail in Forex is because they are always in a hurry to start trading without taking the necessary time to learn and practice characteristics of Forex trading.


Ehn, okay whatsapp me let chat - 08064407549
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Darestc2k12: 3:06pm On Aug 26, 2020
welf99:
Go back to programming. That is your wealth , the ultimate money you have been looking for. Finish your study. Bro you be glad you did at the end. You can contact me for guidance.


Bro I need guidance on programing. pls WhatsApp me on 08064407549
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Darestc2k12: 3:12pm On Aug 26, 2020
bobokunlexzy:
Check my signature very well.
Can you see the title of that eBook?

That's exactly where the money is....& taking the money out of the Lion's mouth requires diligence, tact & swift action.

The content is loaded & I can assure you & anyone who cares to have a copy that after reading it, your orientation will change & you will take a huge step to your financial freedom.

So my brother, this is what you need but it's painful that youths of this generation don't read & if only they know the power of information kept in a book, they won't joke with books especially one of this kind.

Just DM the no & request for a free copy. You will get it under 2mins.


Pls I need a copy of the book
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by bobokunlexzy: 4:06pm On Aug 26, 2020
Darestc2k12:



Pls I need a copy of the book

Alright, just send me your email or check my signature or go to my profile to get my contact details & get across to me so you can get it.
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Supreme145(m): 10:37pm On Aug 26, 2020
Ofiagu:

Because you sound genuine, I am interested in Making you an offer.
Try and reach me, but better be genuine. Good luck
pls how can I reach you,I'm having difficulty sending mail from here
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by ymstar(m): 12:56am On Aug 27, 2020
razible5384:
my guy... Ur number rule just off me like this ehe
When God blesses you, protocols will be broken for your sake. (Razible5384)

Truism
Re: How Does An Average Nigerian Youth Escape Poverty? by Darestc2k12: 5:21am On Aug 27, 2020
Propsvilla:
Nigeria Youth are not serious sorry for saying that. In this Forum I broke a very rare opportunity to then to make money through Real Estate with little or no Capital Commitment. Many of them indicated interest for me to send the details to them which I took out time out of my scarce time to compile the details of the rare opportunity and what they stand to gain. Till today only but just very few of them have keyed it. And I tell you the distance between those ones and poverty is very far. It is not just about Government, Nigeria Youth should know that we are in 21st Century and a lot have really changed unlike in the 80s when Job security was very high. This is a century for Entrepreneurs and not workers, this is a century where blue collar jobs pays more than white collar jobs except you have the connection to hit high paying Government Job. Look around You as a Youth and think of solution you can come up with to the problems facing the Society and then Monetise it. Start Small no matter how small and always open your self up to opportunity. Please for those who will quote me still asking me about Real Estate opportunity, if you are not serious to join immediately, please don't quote me. I don't have time to Lazy People. May God bless all hardworking Nigeria Youth.

I am interested. My email is darestic2k12@gmail.com. Whatsapp is 08064407549

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