₦airaland Forum

Protein0:
LOUT is the correct English word to mean what most Nigerians use TOUT for. Tout originated from pronunciation ineffectiveness. Tout has its correct meaning which isn't negative

Colonial masters basterdized "Ameer" (an Arab word close in meaning to leader) to "Emir" and incorporated it into their English language. Is Emir an Arabic word? No!

In Nigeria, I can 'toast' a girl and be held in 'go-slow' but in English semantics, not possible.
In Nigeria, Noobody shouldn't be a TOUT but because this is English, he is a tout. So are all of us "touting".

Good forming fam.
I peace out

Protein0:
Chief, save yourself from sophistry.
Try know more about Creole, hybrid variety of English, and international English, with an open mind.
This is English in discuss, not another language.
It's very simple, what does tout mean in the English language?

In what English variety does tout have a negative meaning?

Are Nigerians native users of English?

If Britain was the origin of English, are non-British, but native speakers not native users of English?

genabc:
It's not in my attitude to reply people with rude mannerism but let me educate you. Firstly, there's nothing like approved meaning in language but conventional accepted at a particular period of time. That's why in the 17th and 18th centuries, gay means "good" but now "homosexualism" meat means "bread" but now "flesh" etc. U see, the Oxford dictionary is worldly accepted because it's from British which is the origin of English and it will limit d level of disparities both in meaning & pronunciation (phonetics). However, when it comes to semantics and pragmatic level of linguistics analysis, it's open. That's why we have local (might be slang) National (Tout in Nig) and international usage of of words, it's all beauty of Language. That's why legal practitioners will study a document within the ambit of law and it jurisdiction ( local, national and international law). These are English words that have different meaning in different countries- "Brat" means brother in Poland, "fart" means speed in Norway, "gift" means poison in Germany, Kiss means "wee" in Sweden, in USA, bin means a storage container while in UK, it means trash Can etc... U can sue anybody that calls u tout for defamation of character in Nig, all u need is an evidence which prof.Wole Soyinka and John Clark dictionaries provide. Cheers✌

Chai, this is one of the reasons I log on this thread every single day, the thrills and excitement gets my blood pumping always. But for today no need for a heart attack. Lolz

You guys have spoken eloquently and I believe your points have been heard. But I think the sentence we all have been looking for here is called "Terms of Reference".

It changes both usability and meaning based on perception and acceptance. While we all agree that the usage of the English language varies it still does not change the "Original" meaning of the said word as rightly emphasized by Protein0, but the acceptability of a change based on location and need cannot not be overemphasized as portrayed by genabc.

All in all both parties are right if we look at it critically but the fact still remains that Nairaland is an international brand, though made up by "mainly" Nigerians but we have people from other nationalities playing an important role too. Just like we have Nigerians in different works of life all around the world being active members too, so it would be a great disservice to the English language if we were to pin our usage simply on the context of location and usage, cos many People wey dey yarn for here no dey Naija oh. Lolz

But the truth is this, The word Tout as used here tends to tilt towards its original meaning which in here simply defines a Vendor or a Reseller and it has been widely accepted and used. Though some may have reservations about it based on personal understanding and perception; the true meaning based on it's "term of reference" is a Vendor or Reseller and thus we should please bring this argument to a halt and continue our peaceful coexistence.

But come oh, make una no vex the people wey dem dey call Tout no vex for the name, Na dem dey even call themselves the thing why we dey tear our pant on top their matter? I rest my case.

bwehdoneit:
Root the phone and use mtk engineering tool to write new IMEI.
It can be fixed.

Thanks boss, this is the best info I've heard all day. Which of the root apps works best?

alexx187:
willing 2 sell for parts?

Hahahahahaha, no thanks I would rather use it with WiFi as a digital camera thank crap it. Like I said it's working fine just no IMEI. Lolz Chai Boyz dey vex

krozay:
i hav a solution to ur problem.just call 07018834904

Thanks bro, I'll be in touch

I have an Infinix Zero 3 which updated to android 6 marshmallow, to cut long story short, I wanted the old android 5 so gave it to a dude to downgrade. Dude fumbles big time, now I have a phone with no IMEI number, so cannot identify any SIM or network.

Can anyone help with suggestions as to how I can solve the problem. And yes I've been to carlcare in VI, no show from them. According to them they no longer have the tool to write IMEI on an old device, abeg make Una help me hear talk.

So any suggestions please....

fibonacci2526:
Abi na my eyes, what's quoted here is for the 3/32gb. Can anyone else confirm same?

Confirmed

zekepio:
I'm back again.
The guy I wanted to buy from just disappointed me. He said he's out of stock.
Any seller of batteries here?
Location: Abuja.
Needed tomorrow.

Bros check on jiji and put location as abuja. Na lagos me and ceejay80s dey

ceejay80s:
i have used GBM and its good.....i am not saying its the best but its good sha...
person no fit know the food wey sweet pass until e taste am, nas the one wey i taste i dey tell u

I concur, GBM is better than CROC I've not used Emirates before but of the Alaba batteries, GBM, Maximum Power, Zedix and GLT are top choices for a budget.

Ceejay80s how far Na? Longest time.... I hail Ur ministry oh

macbeyland:
Nice doing business with you bro. Honestly, the power bank is not as heavy as the ramoss and its also compact.

My usage so far, with full charge, I have used the bank to charge my mi max 2 twice now and still got like 2 bars left.

I was using the phone while charging. Last night's own, I was charging the phone and using dstv mobile. I slept off leaving the dstv mobile running while the phone was still charging.

DStv still dey? I think say e don cast........

Reddington:
While my orders which was "despatched to overseas" on 23rd and 26th August haven't arrived yet... Something isn't right...

I think it's a general problem with packages during that period, mine is for the 18th of August and am still sitting pretty, orders after then have all arrived and have been forgotten. Oh well keeping my fingers crossed; worse case Na dispute final final.....

Protein0:
good to know but learn how not to be selfish in your inferences.
The post was just a rejoinder, a necessary one, otherwise I would have jumped over it.
I'm very good too.
Cheers

Good one boss, live and let's live. One love to all

macbeyland:
Welcome bro. Pls jist try and remove the comments that are not directly related to today's issue so you won't inadvertently soil the moment.

Cheers.

I've been following this thread for awhile now, e be like say I go follow get this power bank oh. @macbeyland I go soon knock for ur door. Cheers

earthrealm:
100ah batt wil do just fine, just use thick cables to link them, 25mm to 35mm,...u can also go the extra mile of using a flat copper busbar to ensure equal voltages are going to each batt

Thanks bros, I appreciate the feedback

To all the gurus in the house, I say good day. I have a simple but complicated question to ask, pls don't be offended.
I'm looking at changing my battery bank so am thinking 2 pieces 200ah batteries vs 4 pieces 100ah batteries.
Yes I understand the issue of resistance posed by wiring and all that, but I live on the 2nd floor of a 2 storey building and carrying heavy batteries is not my thing.
So back to the questions what's the pros and cons with each setup paired against the other. By the way I have a 24v system, not solar I charge off the grids.

Thanks

Cc: Bigrovar

boykris2:
Hello, pls any recommended unlimited fiber optic services in Lagos, I stay in gbagada. P

Try kkontech, I hear they're pretty good

I have an infinix zero 3 with wiped IMEI number, took it to carl care and they said they no longer have the software to rewrite the IMEI any help?

aniplus:
All these people spamming this thread with their excessive adverts,..
To create your own thread is FREE oh.. Incase una never know!

My brother abeg help me tell dem oh. SMH

Kunleforreal:
Good night

Hello Kunle, can u rewrite the IMEI of an infinix zero 3, someone helped me flashe it and wiped the IMEI number

Alfabest07:
Do you get Ntel signal on your phone?

Yes, but for now am using a mifi

cris83:
Lucky guy. Been sending them messages on social media and even via email, and no activation. Smh

Exactly, it took them 16 days to activate my line, after series of messages on facebook, twitter, mails, phone calls and even a visit to their ikoyi office and the responses were the same. "Your line is being worked on and activation initiated. give us 24 to 48hrs to sort it out. Got tired and left them only to find the line activated yesterday, meanwhile i just subbed to swift. Those guys ain't serious, even person wey work for 16days dey collect half pay; NTEL abeg wey my salary? lolz

Airborne02:
pls bro can u help me with unlock of swift 4g LTE..
Model no... E5372
Imei.... 862554020188499
Serial... R2RDWA93C1209343

Flash Code: 50767432
V1 Code: 51755754
V2 Code: 92113484
V201 Code: 71204699

Use any of the V2 codes, one should work. Cheers

Has anyone used Ntel VoLTE on leeco le s3 x626?

Lexusgs430:
Umidigi one.....

Does Umidigi have any snapdragon chipset devices?

richidinho:
what device can i use for browsing where there is no telecom network

Then get a dedicated VSAT equipment. Cos u just said 2 contrary statements. It takes telecom networks for u to get a signal to browse. So without it then it's a no no. But if u still feel like then get a mobile VSAT station and distance will not be a problem.

AIREGIN360:
Thanks bro really really appreciate..

U're welcome boss

AIREGIN360:
Bro abeg please help me with unlock code please
Imei- 868989020475435
Huawei mobile wifi model E5336Bs-2
S/N- S8Y7S16119004130
Thanks alot

Flash Code: 66799409
V1 Code: 53383555
V2 Code: 83588046
V201 Code: 30557399

Use any of the V2 codes, one should work. Cheers

iseoluwa89:
Its E5573Cs-322

Sorry bro, this mifi cannot work with Spectranet Band 40, Swift Band 40 and Glo band 28

iseoluwa89:
Tanx bro, i just configured d settings but am still having “limited” indicated on the network of my pc hence couldn't connect. This is the second mifi now amd the sim works fine in a spectranet mifi..
Any ideas or suggestions will be highly appreciated.
Thanks

Sorry what's the model of Ur unlocked Huawei mifi?

iseoluwa89:
Good day all,
Pls has anyone used spectranet sim on an unlocked Huawei mifi mobile wifi before?
If yes pls help me with d settings or did it just work without changing apn.
Tanx in advance.

Most times if you bought it unlocked, the APN settings might have been inputted already but if not, the settings was posted a few posts above on this same page

Create a new APN setting using the following settings:-

Spectranet APN Settings for Android
In your Android Smart Phone Go to – Settings -> More ->Mobile Network -> Access point Names -> + ( to add)

Name : Spectranet LTE
APN : spectranet
Proxy : Not Set
Port : Not Set
Username : test1@spectranet.com.ng
Password : test1
Server : Not Set
MMSC : Not Set
MMS Proxy : Not Set
MMS Port : Not Set
MCC : 621
MNC : 24
Authentication Type : Not Set
APN type : default
APN protocol: Ipv4

kiekie1:

Kiekie1, why you dey laff? U won dash me battery??