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adebrave1:
I understand your viewpoint that they will sell what they but because the have family and other things to cater for, but still it isn't that bad as to what we see now.
Take for example a retailer that has store goods that he/she but at a very cheap price but decided to increase her price just to "be among". You will agree with me that isn't fair. You may say again that they have to make profit but then I'm saying let's be considerate.

Sadly, these factors are beyond the control of consumers. From whence would one even prove that the cheap goods were gotten?

Meanwhile, I think Nigeria has a price regulatory control agency. Nigerians need such agencies more at this period.

Please be informed that Nigeria is an emerging market. Certain characteristics beyond the control of the intermediaries (retailer as you mentioned) affect sales and pricing structures. Some of these characteristics from the viewpoint of Nigeria include: poor transport network, fuel price hike, increase electricity bill, just to mention a few.

Retailers also have their personal needs, and sometimes, they try to adjust their prices in order to meet the new demands from their children's schools, Landlords, Levies, etc.

Meanwhile, wholesalers and manufacturers generally have funny and hidden ways to maximize their costs. Some manipulate product quality, whilst maintaining the old price. Of course, they understand that the purchasing power of Nigerians, like some emerging market, is low, so it is not unexpected. For those who cannot reduce the quality of their products, they adjust the quantity and sizes. Have you noticed lately the reduction in the size of Gala? That's the ideology of some manufacturers.

When economy crumbles and manufacturers/wholesalers retain old prices, be wary of their products, it might be fake (below-quality).

These assertions, even though are empirical findings from a research we recently conducted, do not nullify the fact that some retailers are actually greedy. Perhaps, they might be learning from the politicians?

Sad report, but not unexpected.


Unemployment increases the rate of gangsterism, hooliganism, and cultism. How do one explain the situation of a graduate cultist without relating it with unemployment? Sadly, when cultists fight, casualties are recorded.

The same applies to prostitution and transmission of sexual-related diseases. An unemployed man may find it hard to maintain a relationship. How can he preach endurance and love to his 30-year old girlfriend? Next move is to help himself out at a brothel, use the leftover on alcohol, etc.

Do we still need to talk about depression and the effect of economic hardship on mental health? First it was CBN, now it's FIRS! So how do you conveniently persuade a grown up graduate to survive with 'N-Power' package without accommodating unhealthy emotional thoughts?

The media has been churning out billions and trillions over the past months in prints. The notion these graduates have is that there is money in the nation. Telling them the country is broke will only aggravate the already depressed condition. On the one hand, they perceive the nation is rich (people have not stop flying in the space), and here on the other hand, the government wants them to believe the nation is broke, and can no longer meet their needs. Never underestimate the effect of these economic confusions on mental health.

"kidnapping is more lucrative than selling wood"

That's how it all starts. Nigerian politicians are to blame anyway. They've all demarketed and devalued hardwork; they've made stealing and looting lucrative ventures. Many religious centres, especially those in the cities, aren't even different. They've branded 'low offerings' as a curse that should never befall the righteous ones.

There's an urgent need to launch a contentment campaign in the country.

Interesting

modelmike7:
.... Read the first paragraph sire!

The FG has boldly stated that no names would be published.

I think individuals should desist from forcing their opinions and perceptions about the FG down our throats. This should save us from the confusions and unrealistic expectations.

Many Nigerians are yet to recover from David West's utterances about Fuel.

Interesting

Since when has the opinion of Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello become the plan of the Federal Government?

Good morning pals

Sounds good, but as portrayed, they are executive bills.




Any update on:
Gender equality bill?
Social media bill?

The whole drama, like any other political drama, would soon become history.

Interesting

Happy Birthday Sir

You'd find this helpful:


www.nairaland.com/3168935/6-truths-difficult-project-supervisors#46610634

Mediapace:
Nice one project

Thank you Mediapace.

Just got a difficult project supervisor?

As in, sometimes he yell at you on the phone? Other times he ignores you, makes you feel worthless, and threatens to nullify your research?

It’s like he is becoming the enemy your spiritual leader used to talk about, right? Here is a list of hidden truths about this set of supervisors you need to know:

1. They need you more than you need them:

I understand we've been made to believe supervisors are demigods, but the truth is that they largely need you more! Some lecturers are inexperienced in the area of supervision, hence they're added to a list of supervisors to gain 'experience'. While it is, perhaps, reasonable, the result might be devastating as they sometimes try to prove some 'points'.

As regard the experienced ones, your work is needed to elevate their portfolio. Supervision counts, they all get paid for it, get rewarded career-wise, and when you deliver an invaluable research, they prove authorship on all or some contents without your consent.

What can you do? Do Nothing when you have no proof.

2. You were assigned a project supervisor based on institutional convenience, not necessarily by research contribution

This is straightforward. Students are sometimes made to believe they were assigned a supervisor who has contributed immensely to their research field. While this might be true in some instances, have you ever considered what would happen when you choose a preferred topic and none of your Lecturers has contributed to that field? I bet, your institution would never hire a Lecturer for your singular sake even if you've paid a million naira tuition. Institutional convenience would make them force a topic down your throat, and when you resist, be prepared for battle.

3. They are career-obsessed and self-centered.

Do not let the aggressiveness deceive you. You may have thought the yelling and agitations are meant to make you excel, but the truth remains that he's more concerned about his career, his articles, promotion, etc. You both are engaging in similar tasks. An average supervisor conducts research from time to time, so God help you if two of his recently submitted articles have just been rejected by a reviewer. You'd have to explain to him reasons the articles were declared unfit for publication.

4. They do not read your work

Frankly, supervision is difficult. It takes more than commitment to supervise tens to hundred within a short timeframe. So, do not be surprised to read that majority do not read their students' papers in toto. HOWEVER, do not! AGAIN, do not, under the guise of this belief, present an incoherent writeup. Be rest assured that your work would be strictly monitored as soon as something fantastically devastating is spotted. So be cautious, and put the right things in place.

5. A bad relationship between students and supervisors is not always the fault of the supervisor

As previously mentioned, supervision is hard; it is harder when a communication gap sets in. Improved communication can dramatically improve your relationship with an aggressive supervisor. How do you improve your communication from the onset? State your goals and study objectives clearly; give your supervisor the aim of your research and what you seek to achieve. Be assertive when and where necessary.

More so, do not rule out the possibility of a bad personality fit. A supervisor who is overly taciturn may find it hard to engage you in a 10 minute conversation. It isn't really his fault, you have no control over his personality.

6. They give plantain, and demand plantain chips

This trend cuts across diverse institutions. Do not rely ONLY on Research Methodology 401, 501, 701 classes. They will ONLY define qualitative research, and demand from you Grounded Theory. Don't even expect, in your imaginations, to get intensive SPSS, Ms-Excel classes or training on other analytical Software like Orange.

You would be taught the conceptual differences between reliability and validity, but that's just about it. Expect nothing on how to to carryout a reliability or validity test on a survey questionnaire with 7-item Likert scales.

While you do need thorough explanations on certain research topics, there is usually no time or finance to acquire such. Hence, ensure that you're being guided by a good Lecturer, or someone with prerequisite understanding of your research process.



Source: Project400

Interesting list, but not unexpected.



Thanks OP.

...sounds good

we are watching!

If you wish to be annoyingly clingy and parasitic, adopt these strategies.

An introvert would always be an introvert. Some persons just want to remain in their tent, and don't want to disturb the peace of others. That's who they are, and it would be great to appreciate them just the way they are.

You don't have to be annoyingly parasitic before you get HELP. Try and be clingy as a woman, and get approached rudely for se.x by randy men.


Nice effort regardless

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