Adewale Adeyemo is so lit! Diasporan Yoruba-Nigerians are mad dope achievers in medicine, tech, academia, sports, military services (i.e., U.S. Navy SEALs, e.g., Remi Adeleke, a Green Beret veteran in the Navy SEALs), Grammy Award winners, U.S. and UK movie actors, U.S. Congress politics, etc. That's the TRUE UNLIMITED SPIRIT!
Thumbs up to all Nigerians worldwide who are positively representing!
Priscy01: A Nigerian, Adewale Adeyemo, has been appointed president of the Obama Foundation.
The Nigerian-American economic expert becomes the first-ever president of the foundation, Igbere TV reports.
Adeyemo, 39, will lead “the implementation of the organisation’s strategic plan and managing its organisational structures and functions.’’
A statement by the chairman of the foundation’s board, Martin Nesbitt, said: “Wally is the ideal person to help lead the foundation team as we continue to grow the impact of our global civic engagement programs and advance the Obama Presidential Centre.”
Adeyemo was deputy national security adviser (NSA) for international economics during the administration of former president Obama.
He is reputed to have helped the US combat the global economic recession of 2008.
Adeyemo helped in the establishment of the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and he was described by Obama as the ”point person” on a range of international economic issues, including negotiations on strong currency agreements around the trans-pacific partnership.
He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Arts degree, before moving to Yale Law School, where he bagged his Juris Doctor (JD) for further studies in Specialised Law.
At Yale, he was the co-director, project on law and education for the university.
Estrella366: Hello Nairalander, I would like to know the circumstances that could make it possible for a person who is yet to visit any of the NIMC offices or outlets either online or offline for the purpose of registering for the NIN get the NIN?
I have never made any prior efforts to register for the NIN stuff, however out of curiosity I tried entering the NIMC's NIN registration verification code *346# via my Etisalat phone number and to my surprise the system returned a positive answer with an eleven digit NIN.
So what are the possible technical reasons for this?
Thanks for your suggested answers.
Update## I tried to see if I could verify the number on the NIMC website and di scovered that the site is down with message reading indicating "FORBIDDEN "black black bla
abragr8: Not investing in Real Estates enough. This year, 2020, I invested just N1m in one real estate. And in 5 months, the property was worth N4m. I would have invested far more. The investment is simple. We pull money together and buy swampy lands that is in the middle of developed areas. Then sandfill it, develop and resell or rent out. REAL investment is what you can see and touch unlike all those unseen untouchable investments
*MODIFIED FOR THOSE ASKING ME TO EXPLAIN HOW WE DID IT. We usually get atleast 10 persons. Then we all contribute a minimum of N1m. And we do the project. And the sharing is based on what each person contributed. It's simple as ABC. If everyone contributes 1m that means each person's share of the real estate is 10%. The last one we did most people brought more than 1m. Some especially the women brought 3m, 5m etc.. So we sold what we built in 5 months and the profits were high. Real estate far better than most investments. This year I must invest more.
Easyincome24: If you are a real investor, no doubt you would have made some silly mistakes that really did affect you previously.
As an investor, you are definitely staking your money to get return on investment (ROI) but in the cause of doing this, you had fallen into some scams, unrecoverable risk or loss.
Going into year 2021, what are some investment mistakes you want to avoid?
This thread may help others from falling into the same ditch. Your experience may just be what someone else needs out there.
Kindly let your response follow this particular order (you may be creative with it though):
#1 Type of investment #2 Period/ year of investment #3 Cost or capital involved #4 Risk involved #5 Lesson learnt #6 Advice #7 Current investment status
Let's roll on, this sure is going to be educating.
2021 has already kicked in! 2020 has been a great year for me... DYNOMITE! (In JJ's voice)
ebukajay184: "I Defeated Male Fertility Issues" - Gambian Filmmaker With Low Sperm Count Shares His Inspiring Story As He Welcomes First Biological Child After Two Failed Marriages
A filmmaker from Gambia, who has low sperm count has welcomed his first biological child with his third wife after two failed marriages, IgbereTV reports.
Prince Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu, a University of Stirling UK graduate took to Facebook on Saturday, December 19, to share his inspiring story and encourage men in similar situation not to lose hope.
According to him, his fertility issue was the side effect of intensive medication he took following Tuberculosis ailment he suffered in the early 2000s.
Fela" redirects here. For the Broadway musical based on his life, see Fela! Fela Anikulapo Kuti (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997) was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist. He is best known as a pioneer of the Afrobeat genre, a blend of traditional Yoruba and Afro-Cuban music with funk and jazz. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of Africa's most "challenging and charismatic music performers". AllMusic described him as "a musical and sociopolitical voice" of international significance
The definition of the term "alpha male" is being poorly bandied around here on NL. Alphas do more and say less in all aspects of their enigmatic lives.
I first heard of the term online in the 1990s... and the term truly describes the enigmatic and legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Second base!
I admit I am self deprecating but I was actually being serious when I said I'm nothing special lol
Just seen it now, I've responded
Ibkayee, how has your day/week been? OK... Just seen your mention referencing my two posts on the "cool songs."
Just so you know FULL WELL, I sent a 2nd (more detailed) mail to you yesterday (Thursday 17th) containing some specifics... I want to have a detailed feedback from you ASAP... do NOT SKIP over any of the 13 bullet points. I sent the mail via my active email, a****o(at)gmail.
In the event that we don't get to have a convo on here in the rest of December... then I wish YOU "Happy Holidays and an intensely robust 2021" ... But then again we'll see how things pan out. Okay... There's a new mutant strain, and a tier-4 lockdown in place... but mankind will defeat this as usual with sagacity! Stay safe... and take care Ibk, "mi querida." Ciao. XOX
1. Visit learnpython dot org and start with the basics--- start with HTML, CSS & bootstrap then move to Python and Ruby. You can also checkout freecodecamp dot org.
2. Use Youtube tutorials for visuals; Search for "learn python/HTML/CSS full course for beginners" any of the languages you want to learn...You can also check out & subscribe to Freecodecamp youtube channel
3. Sign up on meetup dot com...And select your city of residence. You will join over 5,000 Nigerians who are learning how to code with different bootcamps and learning events organised throughout the year.
4. Immerse yourself in this daily for 8 months...Then apply for Andela's learner or volunteer programs next year April/May
5. If you don't get the opportunity to join Andela, there will be other doors that will open for you (One of the pros of been a programmer)
6. Give yourself this time next year, you will be a self taught programming guru (You need atleast 11 months of intense self learning to be ready to take on very tasking jobs)
7. You will be spoilt for choice of jobs, no matter how little for a start (freelance, remote, contract or salary)...That's a guarantee
This is one of my all-time classics from the golden era of hip-hop and R&B that I listened to from the 1980s right into the 1990s. Enjoy... as I "put this tape in"... from 1990. Good Times!!
It's a cover version of a 1971 evergreen classic done by Chi-Lites!
I have some time out now from work to scale back, relax and vibe!
I'm listening right now to a remix... drums roll Ibk feat Georgeo [RuggedSniper]
Ibkayee Lyrics: "Rap Attempt... Brrr"
My name is IBK I like to eat hay I party everyday (giggles) Ehm... Baby (giggles) I'm really, really grey... No that's a lie I don't know why I look into the sky (giggles) I like meat pie (giggles) (giggles)
You, Ibk, are heading for a Grammy... one woman "rap army"... LOL You have a fantastic accent, but your sexy giggles UNNERVED me though... lol
Georgeo [RuggedSniper]... Rapping **scratching the turntable**
Yo! Check mic one... two
This is the stimulating remix... Rise like the legendary Phoenix No gimmicks
From the hip-hop crew Now here's the cue
Ibk... Black coffee, no sugar, no cream
My cute nerd, sexy, Ibk A member of the British-Nigerian community Now this is the whole purpose of unity
My cute nerd, beautiful, Ibk A member of the British-Yoruba community Now this is the whole purpose of immunity
Sitting on the bay Today is D-Day
We're here to school you Woo you Not to fool you
This is very clinical Truely Subliminal... That's word!
Time for some Pina colada.
Alright, I'm outta here. Ibkayee check your mail when you see this. XO
... Congrats to the NBA big dawg, Giannis Adetokunbo! He and my main man, the legendary Houston Rocket's Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon are two of the NBA's MVPs of Yoruba-Nigerian descent. This is the INDOMITABLE SPIRIT!
CalliDora1: Your numbers 1, 2 and 3 is a fat lie. Constant checking on a girl will make her form a bond quickly and love you more than trying to be scarce because so many others will be trying to woo her at the same time. So, the one who marks the register every morning, makes an impression that will earn him her heart.
Someone tried to form scarce for me recently, I just blocked him.
Also telling a woman you love her helps her quickly make her choice from the numerous guys. So while you're there forming, I won't tell her yet, another smart guy has done so and you know we ladies are moved by what we hear. So??
You only got close with your last point. Yes, guys who give up quickly might just be missing a girl who truly wants them but just wants to see if he can fight to have her for keeps.
MrTAnonymous: Girls Are Quick To Lose Feelings When A Guy Makes These 4 Mistakes
Girls are very observant, there are certain things that put them off or on when they chat with a guy online. Girls are like locks waiting for someone with the right key to open them up.
Below are 4 mistakes guys make when chatting with a girl online,
1. When guys confess their feelings over text too quickly I understand that when a guy has feelings for a girl, it literally hurts so much they want to tell her how they feel really quick so they just confess their feelings over text and expect her to agree to be his girlfriend immediately. No, this is a mistake you shouldn’t do. Rather you should watch how things play out between you and her and if you notice that she might be having feelings for you then you can ask her how she feels about you.
2. Sending “nice guy” text By nice guy texts, I mean the overly repetitive ones where you check up on here every now and then. For instance, you keep sending her texts like “have you eaten?” “How was your night?” “What did you eat?”, etc. These kind of texts are boring and would make you appear needy.
3. Being too available When you are always in her inbox, you are already giving away too much. It would make her get tired of you quickly and you have already eliminated any form of mystery you had and the chances of her missing you. Girls love guys who are mysterious, who are like puzzles they want to figure out. I’m not saying you shouldn’t check up on her, do so but still give room for mystery.
4. Giving up too soon Most girls like playing hard to get not because they don’t like you but because they love the chase and attention you give to them. Most guys simply give up because they weren’t patient enough to get her to open up to him.
Your brain cells are currently in the 17th century that's why you think you can shame women in their 30s about menopause. In this age, women in their 50s can give birth if they want.
bowagateglobal: To avoid problems during international trades, you are required to pay serious attention to every information when preparing international documents. On this note, you want to understand or know how to handle all the various shipping documents especially the parking list in import export shipment.
What Is Packing List In Import Export Shipment?
A Packing List is a shipping document detailing the contents of the exported goods or container. Sometimes it also details the dimension and weight of each container. You can find it on the exterior of the container.
It is an important document used widely in international trade, which comes with the shipment, informing the concerned transportation companies of what is being transported.
Why Is Packing List Important In Import-Export?
Every shipment requires proper cross-checking to ascertain that everything information about the shipment is void of any dispute between the carrier and the exporter, especially in terms of measurement and weight of the consignment.
Who Is Responsible For The Preparation Of The Packing List
Your Supplier! The packing list is like a guide to the Clearing and Forwarding agent, prepared by your supplier.
Before your bill of lading and the required documentation for customs clearance is prepared, your clearing and forwarding agent would require your packing list is readily available. This will help them understand the type of shipment is been shipped.
Difference Between An Invoice And The Packing List
The invoice and packing list are two very key documents in import and export shipments. They keep documents of transactions as the physical goods move from one person to another, either a physical product or financial transaction of the goods. For example, from the supplier to the shipper.......
What Happens When Export Packing Lists Are Not Complete
Have you ever seen, heard or encountered delayed delivery of goods to the desired destination?
MrTAnonymous: If you want to see how much a girl likes you, do these 6 things.
Showing love to your partner is one of the ways you can make them feel loved and special. However, you can't know how much your partner likes you. You don't know if they love you more than you do or it is just vice versa. Well, we will get to know that here in this article.
1. Appreciate her more.
One of the ways you can know a girl likes you is just by appreciating her. If she does something for you, appreciate her in a cool manner. Some men don't appreciate their women no matter what they do for them, and that's very wrong. Women love it when you appreciate them and in this way, you can get to know how much she loves you. If she shows you more love and affection, then she likes you more.
2. Compliment her more in front of others.
Unlike appreciating her, you should also compliment her. Make her feel loved, tell her how amazing she is, how lovely and generous she is. Don't ever stop telling your girl how wonderful she is especially in public. Girls love it when their man compliments them especially in front of others.
3. Be more romantic with her.
Girls love guys that are romantic and if you want to know how much she likes you, you have to also be romantic with her. Don't be the boring type, grab her from behind, hug her whenever you want to greet and also give her a peck, hold hands when you're walking together, and do some other romantic things.
4. Easily admit your wrongs and then apologize.
Men can be stubborn and hard when it comes to admitting their wrongs, but if you want to know how much a girl likes you, you need to easily admit your wrongs and then apologize. It won't kill you, just 'I am sorry', that's enough to settle the fight. Easily admitting your wrongs, also shows your level of maturity and how much you respect her in the relationship.
5. Play your role.
Lastly, do your part in the relationship. Support her, make her feel loved if you have spent on her. Encourage her, be supportive enough, and also be there whenever she needs you. Also, don't make her get hurt, protect her, and don't let her cry. In this way, you can know how much she like you.
6. Spend on her.
Last but not the least, spend on her. It is a known fact that girls like being spent on. So they appreciate when their man spends on them.
P.S
Never waste your money on entitled girls; i.e. girls that feel they are entitled to your hard earned money, it ain't healthy for your health and the relationship in general.
Modified:
This is only for those who are in a committed, serious and long term relationships not the casual ones
If you have any reservations, do well to use the comment box.
HeWrites: A Japanese billionaire's tweet has become the most retweeted of all time after he offered to give away £7,000 to 100 randomly selected Twitter users, IgbereTv News report.
Yusaku Maezawa , the founder and CEO of Japan's largest online fashion retailer Zozotown ousted the previous record set by teenager Carter Wilkinson's appeal for free chicken nuggets for a year back in May 2017.
Mr. Yusaku received over four million retweets for his post on January 5, after he offered to give out £7,000 to 100 randomly selected Twitter users who retweet his tweet.
'To participate, all you have to do is follow me and RT this tweet,' Mr. Maezawa said in his tweet.
The Japanese billionaire who is believed to have a net worth of close to $3billion was celebrating the massive sales of 10bn yen his company made over the Christmas and New Year and decided to give back to 100 lucky Twitter users, IgbereTv News report.
ospreywin: Are You Traveling to the other parts of the country from Lagos for this Christmas and new year celebration ? Here are the things you need to be able to finish your trip in one piece and with your vehicle:
1. A large dose of PATIENCE and TOLERANCE. No frowing, ABSOLUTELY NO BIG GRAMMAR.
2. Vehicle Customs Documents. Ensure that Custom duty was paid on your vehicle.
3. Current and Valid vehicle Registration Papers and Valid driver's license( I can help you with that just send me a message on WhatsApp via my signature) . Just make sure before you leave home that you personally check these documents. Ensure that the VIN/Chassis numbers , engine numbers on the documents match what you have stamped in the vehicle.
4. Vehicle CMR, ROAD Worthiness Certificate. Make sure what you are carrying is not fake. Confirm before leaving Lagos(contact me and let me help you confirm and renew your vehicle documents 100% guaranteed original) .
5. Tinted Glass Permit. Make sure it is from source and has your photograph or your driver's photograph on it.
6. Speed limiting: Make sure you drive at a very reasonable speed on the road don't be in a haste.
7. Fire extinguisher - right size and not expired, C - Caution. First Aid Kit, Good Spare tyre, Jack and Wheel Spanner, Waste basket ,Valid Local Government Stickers for Pickups.
8. Do not carry any bag of RICE please unless you have a receipt from an Abakaliki rice farm.
9. If you are just coming in from 'ABROAD' I beg you in the name of all that is PRECIOUS to you - No 'Forming'. Hide your dollars, Sterlings and Euros. Never show anyone your foreign Passport or Driver's License as a means of identification. Just show your Nigerian Passport on demand. Trust me you won't need to do that if you just 'fit in'.
10. Go back to 1. Be nice to them. Give them that Air Hostess Plastic Smile and Yes 'Dash dem something' for being on the road and protecting all you 'Omo olodun' from all manner of herdsmen.
So ensure that you Carry A Lot of N100 and N200 notes. Finally if this is too much for you to handle, simply apply and pay for Armed Mobile Police Escort or just stay where you are now. Am a regular traveler. #shareyourtravelexperiences
shalom4eva: Around 2012 I got to know nairaland when I was job hunting, little did I know something big awaits me . Fast forward to 2017, I met this pretty damsel (rebirth 4goody, formerly rebirthforgoody).
We became friends and later into a love relationship. To God be the glory, today we are happily married. Thanks to nairaland even though I didn't get any job through this platform,but I gained a lot of experience and a beautiful woman as wife .