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Ezeakanobi:
From this uselessly lying government that is led by a man that has been lying and blaming since 1977

By now they ought to know we don't believe jack they say except what we see.
This APC govt won't learn. That's why Lai and Adesina will continue to be misinformation conveyors.

To begin to list their failed promises is a task I don't even have the energy for.

DarkRebel69:
[PART 1 OF 3]


The Science of Learning: How to study, how to understand, and how to remember all you read



Whether you are a student looking to give your GPA that quantum boost; whether you are a professional seeking to get the most out of the books you read; whether you're an OCKG (Obessesive-compulsive knowledge-gatherer); or whether you're just a good citizen of the planet looking to maximize your learning/studying experience, then this exposition, which is firmly grounded in the time-tested science of educational psychology, has been written to cater for your learning needs.

The problem with our schools,—and to bring it home—the problem with the entire Nigerian education system, as has been observed by myself and many others, is that in school we are taught what to learn but we are almost never taught how to learn what it is that we have to learn, leaving many of us squirming in the throes of bland rote memorization. (Which, if you don't already know, is the poorest, most unimaginative, most time-consuming, and most ineffective method of learning.)

That is why meta-learning (the awareness and understanding of the phenomenon of learning) is essential to master before even getting down to the actual learning process. (If you don't even know how to start a fire, then why bother gathering firewood?)

Let us begin by defining what learning is:-

Learning is, according to Wikipedia, "the process of acquiring new or modifying existing knowledge, behaviours, skills, values, or preferences".

Before you fall guilty of anthropocentricity, see what Wikipedia further said:- "The ability to learn is possessed by humans, animals, and some machines". It doesn't end there, Wikipedia also had this to say:- "There is also evidence for some kind of learning in some plants".

And, for all you adherents of John Locke who believe that we are born as clean wax tablets, research has shown that learning begins even before birth, so a newborn is not necessarily impression-free. Of course, a foetus would not learn to solve quadratic equations while it's curled up in its mother's womb. Rather, the form of learning which takes places prenatally is known as "habituation" (This has been observed to occur as early as 32 weeks into gestation.)

Now that we have established the definition of learning, and also learned that even machines are capable of learning to some extent, let us now try to understand the things that fuel learning (in humans)—that will to power that propels a person to learn a new language, or to learn to play the violin, or to learn to write a computer code.

Consider these two scenarios:

Scenario 1: Garfield loves Maria for her intelligence. He knows it's pointless but his feelings nonetheless have taken a romantic turn. The major glitch however is that Maria speaks and understands only Croatian, while Garfield speaks and understands only English. In order to impress Maria, Garfield sets out determined on a quest to learn Croatian.

Scenario 2: Kunle was driving one day when he came across a purple gorilla riding a bicycle. Kunle was impressed by this unusual sight and has dedicated the remainder of his life to understanding everything about bicycle-riding purple gorillas.

Those two scenarios mirror the two major things that drive learning in humans. In Scenario 1, we see "motivation" playing a role in Garfield's desire to learn Croatian (romantic motivation in this case). And in Scenario 2, we can very clearly see the inalienable factor of "curiosity" playing a critical role in Kunle's wanting to learn about purple King Kongs. (You might not have been told, but before curiosity killed the cat, it first made it more knowledgeable.)

Motivation and curiosity are primarily what drives humans to want to learn. Besides, if man as a creature were incapable of learning, then the entire human race would have long gone into extinction. If we were incapable of learning or incapable of forming long-term memory impressions, then we wouldn't even remember that playing with fire is dangerous, or that snakes have poisonous venom, or that a scorpion's sting could prove fatal. Even if we as a species somehow managed to beat natural selection and did not go extinct, then we would very likely be at the bottom of the food chain. (Therefore, even at the evolutionary level, learning is necessary for survival.)


For the remainder of the article, we would touch on these two things in detail:

1) How to maximise your learning/studying (Conditions to have in place)

2) How to study, understand, and remember all you read


P.S.: In order to avoid generalizing to a fault, the other two units have been tailored to cater specifically to the learning needs of university/polytechnic students. But in practice, the principles are generally applicable to everyone.

Subsequently, too, the word "learn" will be interchanged with "study", since in the other two units we would treat the phenomenon of learning purely in the academic/scholarly sense.

Great writ.
We need more of you in Nigerian Academia to help restructure this flawed education system.

peacesamuel94:
Now that's the problem, with your reply it's easy to guess that you're already implying that I'm Davido's fan, must an opinion that is not in support of wizkid come from a Davido' fan, trust me, these two people and their supporters are not the only people in world.



By the way there's nothing I said that's not true, at least you said he hasn't dominated only penetrated. is that hating?


My post never compared wizkid as a musician to Davido, rather it was asking whether WIZKID TRULY DESERVED THE BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT AWARD COMPARED TO JAY Z, DRAKE, DOES HE HAVE MORE IMPACT IN THE INTERNATIONAL SCENE COMPARED TO THESE TWO?

you're the one bringing wizkid and davido fight here
You know the answer to the above question. it's not rocket science,


And let me be clear with you (again), I'm a fan to neither of them, but I think they're both good musicians.

Nice to see they've squashed their beef... For now.

tk4rd:
Seun, Mynd44, Lalasticlala

Where are the Mods when you need em

new2020:
Afonja demon...stay off Igbo's affair.

You start a war of words, draw first blood and now want your adversary to retreat cos you realise you only shot yourself in the foot Typical.
I don't expect anything reasonable from you so just read, weep and pass.

removetheturban:
They are both Hellenistic doctrines, pagan celebrations of their false gods and Constantine the Pagan, incorporated them into Christianity in 3rd century CE about 200 years after the death of the last apostle, John. That is why Jesus said that the evil one will sow his seed among his fine seeds and they will booth germinate.
The Bible says that light and darkness has no melting point. Therefore, just like the first century Christians, no true Christian should celebrate a festival that has ties with the Pagan gods

Point of correction the quintessential keyword here is Jesus. Whether the day was once used to worship amadioha or sango is of no import. Today it's the day we all recognise and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Put your intellectual mind into productive use sir, this one odikwa counter-productive mbok. Thank you.

GraGra247:
I've actually mentioned it earlier. Their lives and songs contradict their religious lyrics.

But I can also say in the same vein that both the lady and myself are probably also not fit to speak for God.

Your second point says it all. Their lifestyle might not be Christ-like which they never claim to be. But that doesn't stop them from praising and acknowledging God.

She's just pained. But even she no holy pass the prophets.

attention007:
When a child breaks plate in an African home and is just waiting for the parents to come back

This one pieces me!!

Why would anyone make prepaid online transactions? Is this not the same Nigeria of scammers, G-boys, etc? Yes I said it cos it's true.
Other than renowned online stores, you're at owner's risk.

This is just sensational headline to pull traffic. Obviously she must have been quoted out of context. Nigerian bloggers how do you even sleep at night?

Saintsammurai:
I wanted to type something controversial but the beauty of the lady nullified my intentions..
One of the few moments of my time here in naira land where I've really seen pure beauty .

This lady is beautiful mehn!!
I just wish she has godly character to cement her beauty.

Kudos to the man for having eyes for good stuff..


I sincerely wish them a Marriage build upon the foundation of GOD ALMIGHTY.

Humbled by beauty! Lool

onward4life:
Finally God smiled @me ooo
Thanks

That's great news. Na you go enjoy Xmas pass. Lol Congrats G. Is it in entertainment?

onward4life:
Finally God smiled @me ooo
Thanks

That's great news. Na you go enjoy Xmas pass. Lol Congrats G. Is it in entertainment?

Feraz:
While I agree with you that this shouldn't have turn tribal, thanks to Nairalanders, I wish to let you know dude has given his own side of the supposed fraud case here - https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/248936-innoson-vs-gtbank-no-application-issuance-bench-warrant-innocent-chukwuma.html





Look at the link above!

Yea, there are still more stories developing. I believe the court is in the best position to judge the case with adequate evidences and financial records.
What irks is how quickly everything degenerates to a tribal war on NL.

My understanding so far.
Innoson banks with GTB, accesses their facility and incurred wrong bank charges to the tune of over 700 million Naira.
After back and forth with GTB, he wins his suit to the tune of 8 billion Naira.
GTB feeling embarrassed exposes his business malpractices and fraudulent shipping documents and reports to EFCC.
EFCC being an antigraft agency summons him and he was discharged. They summon him again, this time he fails to honour the invitation. They move in on him to arrest him in his Enugu residence. He resists arrest and engages them with his own force. They call for back up, and things spiralled out of control. His wife gets slapped, he gets arrested.
That said, how did this turn to an inter-tribal witch-hunting?
It's simply a GTB VS Innoson fight. Pls let's always get our facts right and not let sentiments make a mockery of our intelligence and education.

Self confidence is the answer. Not insecurity. With a good sense of humour and mutual understanding.
Same goes for the antithesis, how do married men cope with the deluge of admiration of their beautiful trophy Queens.

Lol @ igbos new spokesman. Op you no well aswear.

My understanding so far.

Innoson banks with GTB, accesses their facility and incurred wrong bank charges to the tune of over 700 million Naira.
After back and forth with GTB, he wins his suit to the tune of 8 billion Naira.
GTB feeling embarrassed exposes his business malpractices and fraudulent shipping documents and reports to EFCC.
EFCC being an antigraft agency summons him and he was discharged. They summon him again, this time he fails to honour the invitation. They move in on him to arrest him in his Enugu residence. He resists arrest and engages them with his own force. They call for back up, and things spiralled out of control. His wife gets slapped, he gets arrested.

That said, how did this turn to an inter-tribal witch-hunting?
It's simply a GTB VS Innoson fight. Pls let's always get our facts right and not let sentiments make a mockery of our intelligence and education.

hypertension:
Why are you always "VERY IMMATURE" in this forum. I know out there you behave responsibly...or you dont have home training?

People like you should be banned from this forum. U create division with you very tribal comments.

I have many Igbo friends and im sure they dont even know there is a beef existing with the yorubas

Please grow up. Dont see this as an insult but work on yourself. Apart from kids, there a grown ups or matured people here.

Thanks in advance

You sound like a mature person but no where was yoruba or igbo or any inter-tribal remark made in the post, only corrupt senators. You should check yourself if all you see is tribes.

NgeneUkwenu:
Cry cry babies! They want a country where stealing is not Corruption...

Useless Senators!

Well said. And that's the truth no one likes to hear.
Why would Innoson employ armed thugs to engage the EFCC into a fight? Has he no regard for the law or because he's bigger than the law?
Last time I checked only thieves and drug Lords engage in battle against the law.
Even if he feels he's being witch-hunted, he should submit himself to the law and with his wealth employ the best lawyers to fight his case not thugs.

But trust Nigerians, so quick to turn every situation to tribal or wars.

Regardless of industry, a leader's role often involves managing the flow of information between team members, departments and other company stakeholders. That's why it's critical for all professionals to practice good communication habits and ensure that all involved parties are receiving messages loud and clear.
But even the best of us sometimes slip up and don't communicate as well as we could. We interrupt others during meetings; we send typo-riddled emails from our smartphones; we get defensive and react instead of truly listening and processing the words we hear.

1. Don't Filter, Just Listen
At work, we screen information at lightning speed and focus on what is most important. However, this skill is detrimental to effectively communicating with others. When listening, turn off the filter in your head that says, "Not important right now," and instead reserve your judgment and ask questions to clarify. Breaking this habit will enable you to connect and actually get more done. - Loren Margolis , Training & Leadership Success LLC

2. Put The Phone Away
We're all wired these days to see our latest emails and notifications from social media outlets. However, continually checking these when we are in the company of others can communicate that you're not tuned in, and can be perceived as rude. When I am with people, my phone is put away where I can't see it, the ringer is off, and notifications are off. - Rebecca Bosl , Dream Life Team

3. Stop Interrupting Others
If you have a habit of interrupting, challenge yourself to count to five before responding. This discipline will ensure that the other person has finished relaying their thoughts before you begin sharing yours. It also has the added benefit of giving the impression that you’re carefully reflecting on what they just said. - Shawn Kent Hayashi , The Professional Development Group LLC

4. Practice Periods Of Unavailability
One of our worst communication habits happens to appear as a strength. The majority of us are constantly connected to the world through an array of devices, so we never have down time to stop giving and receiving communication unless we are intentional about it. Carve out periods during your day when the technology is turned off or removed from your presence, and relearn how to communicate! - Billy Williams , Archegos
Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Do I qualify?

5. Ask And Learn What Works Best
Start by asking what works best. Every organization, department, team, and individual has practices that work well. Avoid making assumptions or establishing what worked for you in the past from the start. It is as simple as asking, "If I need to get a critical message across, what is most effective?" Learn what works, and improve what doesn't over time. - Alan Trivedi , Trivedi Coaching & Consulting Group

6. Proofread Anything Sent From Your Phone
Short, terse and often not-well-thought-out emails sent via your smartphone can damage communication because it invites the impulsive and emotional. I see executives and career professionals make some egregious communication errors on this platform. Any worthy communication that deserves thought should be read and reread or you risk a problem message that often reads "Sent From My iPhone" or the like! -
John O'Connor , Career Pro Inc.

7. Pick Up The Phone
One of the leading causes of misunderstandings is a lack of effective communication. Technology has us hiding behind keyboards and smartphone screens as texting has become the most widely used avenue of communication. Nothing beats picking up the phone to quickly communicate what's needed. Instead of sending an emoji, hit the call button and allow someone to hear your smile in your voice. - Maleeka T. Hollaway , The Official Maleeka Group, LLC.

8. Confirm Your Understanding Of Problems Before Trying To Solve Them
Most of us have been rewarded in school and at work for quick solutions and being right, so we tend to jump to an answer before better knowing the situation. Ask questions to be sure you’re getting to the real problem, and then listen with curiosity to get to the root cause. For example: “What is the real issue we need to tackle?” or, “What else is going on that we haven’t yet explored?” -
Bonnie Davis, Destination Up

9. Practice Proactive Communication With The 80/20 Rule
Powerful communication is only 20% about making yourself understood and 80% about genuinely and proactively trying to understand your counterpart. When trying to understand, just listening is not enough. Being proactive means asking questions. And contrary to popular belief, it is often perfectly appropriate to interrupt as long as it is simply to verify that you are understanding correctly. - Mehrdad Moayedzadeh , Life Is Important

10. Take Responsibility For Your Message Delivery
The person trying to communicate a message should take responsibility for it getting delivered correctly. It is amazing how much more effective we communicate once we take responsibility for ensuring that things are not misunderstood. You get rid of statements such as, "I told you XYZ, you must have not heard me." Really effective professional speakers and communicators always take responsibility. - Donald Hatter , Donald Hatter Inc.

11. Remove The 'Junk' From Your Conversations
Many of us are guilty of allowing "filler" words and phrases to crowd our conversations. They squeeze out the value of what we are trying to express. Examples include, "Yes, yes" or "I know" or "You know..." Such phrases are crutches: We rely on them when our mouths are moving faster than our brains. Slow down to consider what to say before you say it, then such filler words begin to disappear. - Leila Bulling Towne , The Bulling Towne Group, LLC

12. Check Your Grammar And Professionalism
In written communication, it is important to train ourselves to avoid allowing the influence of texting to interfere with professional business communication. It's tempting to use abbreviations and acronyms because they are faster. However, it is important to remember in effective business communication, we maximize our ability to be understood and reach larger audiences by using proper grammar. - Eddie Turner, Eddie Turner LLC

13. Try Talking Less
Overtalking leads to under-listening, and listening is the greatest communication skill. A habit that challenges listening comes from the desire to advocate one's own position rather than be curious and inquire about the other person's interest, concerns, aspirations and goals. Advocating leads to telling, directing, instructing and lecturing with the result of turning off others from listening!

14. Watch Your Nonverbal 'Approachability' Cues
A bad habit related to communication we can fall into is to send signals not to approach us. A few examples: no eye contact when in the presence of others, being short and abrupt when answering open-ended questions, keeping your office door closed and having a negative disposition. To have effective communication, we need to make ourselves available, be approachable, and then be present when we listen.

15. Keep Your Opinions To Yourself (Unless Asked)
Don't give your opinion when it's not required or hasn't been asked for. Being intentional about listening to the other person and recognizing that their opinions matter will help curtail this habit. How do you feel when people give unsolicited opinions? Adapt your communication to be more respectful to others.

16. Get Out Of Your Reactive State Before Responding
People often communicate from a reactive state: reacting to a problem, something they don't like, something they heard etc., which creates an environment for more confusion, chaos, and more of what's not wanted. Practice refraining from communicating immediately. Take a walk, clear your head, breathe deeply, and feel better, then communicate from a clearer, more intentional space.

Source: www.forbes.com

I see Davido winning big but Wiz taking home African artist.

Chevronstaff:
Daddy G.O....!!!! Maximum respect baba..

Awon Billionaire gang.

CastedDude:
cc; lalasticlala

10k after 4 months? Is that ₦5? She must be a stripper in Ajangbadi bar.

HtwoOw:
Gas cylinder ignited by phone?


It must be village people

Iya Oshogbo and Yeye Osun looking at her like who made you president where we dey?

madridsta007:
Fela, the legend. Making sure the criminal government were kept on their toes with his music and political influence. Despite being a military government!
Africa, nay, Nigeria no longer has such musicians. Today it is only singing about women buttocks and sex and praising yahoo boys.

Fela was from an influential background. He was politically connected. Don't compare with today's musicians doing it for the money. Nobody ready fi die again.

zoba88:
Dino Melaye is trending after he stepped out looking stylishly with his manhood obvious.See photo below and how people reacted

cc; Lalasticlala, mynd44

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/12/dino-melaye-causes-stir-as-he-steps-out.html?m=1

Oh trolls are evil

And they'll come tomorrow saying don't objectify women.

Lost in translation.

Lanretoye:
What about cold origin?

Sharp guy.
Nothing works faster than alcohol.
Take a lil shot and let it settle on your throat for like 5 secs then swallow or spit out (if you don't like alcohol)
The most important part is what you do the next morning. While brushing make sure you scrub the rough throat, you'll feel it coming off.
You should feel good in the next few mins or hour.

NwaAmaikpe:



I couldn't help but notice your résumé;
Ex-Atheist, Ex-AntiGod, Ex-AntiChurch, Ex-Antichrist.

Are you NL's Saul of Tarsus?
I'd appreciate if you could elaborate on your conversion. That might be a better gospel than what you've written up.

Lol @Paul of Tarsus. Your sagacity in sarcasm precedes you.
My rebirth/conversion wasn't a dramatic one I promise you. It was just God's time.