Holyjosy:
Hi Nairalanders. Cutting long story short. My parents met someone who told them he could help me secure a job in Canada (menial or official, I don't know). Says they should pay 250k and the employment letter which would aid in getting the visa will be issued by a company in Canada and that after that, they'd collect half of my salary for a year.
I'd like to know how truthful this is. Is it in anyway possible. Cos I might have to part with my hard earned money too.

Please I really need your advise.

slap1:
Ibu anyi ndanda, o ji akpa ntu mere pillow, oyi na-atu mba, oke nmanwu, ogbara nkiti okwu juru n'onu, elewe ejeghi oru, oku n'agba ozara, odo mmiri Bethsaida, ugwu a na ari atu egwu, etc.

calgaryFriend:

Hey brotherly , thank you for your response. I have attended a few cultural events but I stopped attending cos most ladies I see are over 30 years old.
I can tell you I am yet to see a <30year old single Nigerian lady , not that they dont exist but I have yet to meet them.
I am sure even you may not know too many, so I just got tired and decided to give up on the option of finding my category of people here, cos truly before a lady will be able to be set for express entry and stuff they will either me more than 30 years or very close.

So it is quite complicated....

sabanageorge:
I'm in the process of opening an account with FBN and subscribing to their dollar fund. I actually sent all my details for opening the account already and they should open it today. Does anyone have experience with this in terms of customer service, interests, etc?

ernie4life:



Am concerned that every asset firm is floating there own money market fund,
why am I concerned?

I will tell you.
Remember the era when the stock market was booming, many asset firms had equity based funds and they all did well till the crash of the stock market, what do you think would happen if CBN crash rates of treasury bills and MPR to lets say 6%?
your guess is as good as mine.
Our fund managers are lazy, they seek for comfort instead of opportunity.
why cant we have a real estate based fund? it could even be a hedge fund.
To me a Real estate based fund has huge potential the only down side is that it may not be very liquid but if properly managed could offer returns as high as 25%.


My thoughts

dandollar1:
Everyone is now running to stanbic. I currently have mutual funds with zenith bank but want to shift to Stanbic IBTC because Zenith Bank is always stingy with rates.
I remember how I lost the first 2M I saved when I started work, after I bought into the stock craze back in 2008.

How is this mutual funds ish different? I don't want a repeat of what happened in 2008,besides, the funds this time I huge. Someone, please advice.

ernie4life:


Not even fixed income funds,

Am talking of balanced funds, that's funds that have equities, real estate and fixed income, all in one.
the risk exposure of this funds are moderate compared to pure equity based funds.

Arm discovery funds 28.50%
Investment-one Vantage Balanced Funds 24.58%
Stanbic ibtc balanced fund 18.53%

source Fman.com.ng

CFCman:




Church services can be boring to the average Nigerian lol. One of my aunties kept ranting about how boring the White church she attends is. She would stream a Winners Chapel service whenever she comes back from church

RapportNaija:
If you see samples and still ask for test, you are a fking scammer!

eyeview:
Its because he's an uber driver. If she had gone for a business transaction in Glo and adenuga's son sends this to her afterwards, she won't share it with us or consider it inappropriate. She would quickly reply him, and even asking him for a lunch date.

MightyMuna:
Hey people,

Is the name Chetanna a boy or girl's name?

I love the meaning and simplicity of the name. Would love to give it to my son.

Thanks.

WellEndowed:


I know 12-15 dollars per hour might sound sweet but don't limit yourself. As a student first time work ever I was earning $21.89/hour base rate for morning shift, Afternoon shift was $25.18/hour, night shift(weekdays) was $26.89, Christmas day 43.78/hour, other public holiday was 32.79/hour, overtime was 43.78/hr, Saturday was $32.79 Sunday was $38.30 and I was only a student. I only worked 40hours a fortnight during school term and unlimited hours on holidays . Many students here earn more than some Nurses in the states (that was why I queried the post that said the US pay better).

Safety officers are highly regarded here especially in oil and gas and mining. If you just mistake enter the mines as a health and safety advisor... you will be shining ya teeth like this..........> .

mediclife1987:


I'm just laughing right now seeing this post of mine. how time flies...almost 4years!...phew!!!

you guys can't believe how d whole story went eventually

Well I'm still d same shy & nervous guy tho but I've learnt to accept myself for who I am.

Boscojugunu:
why do doctors avoid Canada. it is that they don't take foreigners Into their residency program

justwise:


Ethiopian airline cabin crews are handpicked by the creator

Their food though is the opposite especially their flight from Addis to Abuja.

I used their flight from London to Addis Ababa then Abuja yesterday and the flight to Abuja was terrible.

pazienza:
Azikiwe- The New generation are quick/easy to anger.

Azi- New generation.
From Azi, we got umu azi, meaning children( the New generation)
Kiwe (Kaiwe, olilo udaume took place there)- Easy to anger.

That's my interpretation of the name, Azikiwe. And I don't think I am far from the truth.

*cool*

Born2berich:
From Atedo Peterside: I attended an economic outlook session with top economists and top CEOs today and thought to share some of the perspectives. The session looked at Nigeria's economic direction for 2017. The summary: 2017 will be tougher than 2016. The economy will not recover until 2018, even 2019. Inflation will continue to be high (hovering around 20%)and Naira to dollar will remain in the 450s. With money scarce many more businesses will fold up, leading to job losses and more poverty. With inflation and high exchange rate the banks will not be able to give loans and when they do the interest rate will be too high to afford. With high inflation those with paid salaries are now actually earning less, that is if they will be lucky to keep their jobs... The presentation shows that all sectors of the economy (not just oil) are either falling or already in recession (below zero). Signs are all over: British Airways just converted it's Nigerian office into an agency; almost all foreign airlines now fuel in Ghana; many people now smuggle crops and raw materials out to earn dollasrs; 75% of vacant houses in Ikoyi and VI don't have buyers; Shoprite that opened in Ajah in August is still 70% empty as dollars to bring in goods is scarce and customer count is poor; 5 other big supermarkets in Lagos have closed shop etc.
The experts' advice:
1. Cash is going to be King and whoever has it or has access to it should preserve it.
2. Spend less than you earn; SAVE for the rainy day.
3. Cut down on avoidable merriment.
4. Expect the worst Christmas in 20 years.
4. Look for dollar or pounds-earning businesses if you can.
This is a privileged info, I hope it's useful to you.

Good morning all

Thank you for this.

I guess this confirms that stock market slump will persist throughout 2017. It will be good to accumulate stock with disposable cash - stock of well-managed companies (not FO ) that are only challenged by the economic headwinds.

maternal:


A few years ago the average yearly salary for a oil-sand worker here was 130k USD per year. That's around 173k Canadian per year. I use to clear 140k easily when I use to take OT. Now with a pikin and family obligations it's around 105-110k per year. The older you get, the less you care for OT. I have a degree which has nothing to do with my work and I have no trade. Even within the city, ordinary transit drivers can make 100-130k per year. The city of Calgary is looking for a receptionist at 37 dollars an hour. That's like 76k per year without OT. These jobs only require a high school education where you can train a retarded monkey to do it. But I've met Nigerians in the oil industry with an education. That's having a red seal trade, engineering degree, or some sort of 1 year diploma. They don't make less than 150k to 300k. I've met so many Africans who came here as a skilled worker, got their PR, rushed to the oilfields, and 4 years later have bought a house and are living good. Establishing yourself and owning a house in a new country within 4 years is impressive.

Bawss1:
Nice thread

I am in favor of giving the Chi and Chukwu names a rest. I think this should be encouraged so that sense of awe and deep respect which should be linked to anything that remotely has to do with our Creator is restored. Sometimes one shudders when one hears an angry parent calling their misbehaving child to order. Chibuzor, will you stop that nonsense! Nwachukwu shut up there! Although these types of names were given so as to honor or thank the Creator for the child, sometimes in everyday usage we etch away that sense that the names represent.

Anyways some non chi names

Aloefuna
Emenike
Nnennaya
Uwakwe
Enyiocha
Umeora
Ezinne

floxy021:
Hello Docs in the house! Please I need ur help with this Lil confusion. I want to write ielts for plab and I'm not sure of the type to write. Should it be the regular academic or UKVI academic?I'm also going to do plab 2 and work in the Uk

Thanks for ur help