₦airaland Forum

flyinnizam:
I heard people always saying don't tell anyone about your travel movement but is it actually possible?

It is very difficult but possible. In a case where you cannot afford to be totally mute, tell only people that absolutely need to know.

Nigeria is just too hot to disclose such piece of info to just any body. It is better to err on the side of caution o.

oluwaseyi0:
Yet no protests from Muslims for the government refusing to name and shame terrorist sponsors so we can't boycott the terrorists business

Seyi, terrorism is the business of the elites, not Muslims. Some of these elites might be Muslims, but Muslims do no support their act. Nigerians feel the country is a lost cause, hence channel their aggression to other places.

Those who came out to protest during October 20th, how many have gotten justice? It is very hard to protest for the betterment of this country because when you die in cause, everybody will carry on, and you'll be forget almost the instant that happens.

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I'd be always grateful to work in private companies (two actually) though it was filled bitter-sweet experiences.

The bitter experiences majorly are toxic office politics, racism/tribalism, insane amount of pressure, zero job security.

The sweet experiences includes; great pay, rich amount of experience (if you want to start your own company in the same industry).

For upcoming entrepreneurs and those desirous of starting their own company, a well-structured private company is a great launching pad.

Odewaleadesoye:
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has asserted that a large percentage of religion is “scam.”

According to him, religion was created centuries ago by men with the intention of dividing and ruling over others.

The controversial thespian made the assertion via his Instagram story recently where he wrote:



DAILY POST

Too much ignorance in one post. Is he depending on the popular narrative to make claims or has he done any in-depth research to justify his claim.

Though this is not to say that Africans have not bastardized religion.

Hkana:
Wa alaikum salaam warahmatulahi wabarakatuh brother. I am just concerned about her as she hasn't been away for this long before. If you don't mind my asking, have you had any direct contact with her lately?

My concern is borne out of the fact that when I noticed ikupakuti's absence then, I had dismissed it as him being busy with stuff. It's been years since and no one knows why he left.

I'm just trying not to make same mistake twice

Yes brother, I have been in contact with her of recent, sometimes last month and she's doing very fine. It's definitely work-related.

I understand your concerns o, and we definitely cannot lose communication with our other Shekihs o.

Still on the lookout for Sheikh Ikupakuti...

WriteerNig:
⚡️Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel are disrespectful not only to the beliefs of Palestinian Muslims but also to Christians.

They spit at Christian pilgrims passing through the Old City of 🇮🇱 Jerusalem.

Dim-witted hypocrites on Nairaland supporting the oppressive imposter-state of Israel needs to see this!

Being a black and a Christian is a suicide mission in Israel.

Osanoghodua1:
Are you kidding me! Mossad usually help secure European nations from terrorist attacks through timely intelligence sharing. Mossad has Intel everywhere even among the militants cartel. They may have allowed this to happen in other to crush them and take more territories. Or God decided to allow it for some end time prophesy. Iran may be tempted to directly join the war and this will mean end to the Islamic regime and their nuclear programs. Don't play with Israel not even Russia can bring them down.

Lolz, the Holy City-State Israel of David and Solomon is absolutely different from this gay-supporting, oppressive, land-grabbing apartheid imposter even if it occupies roughly the space of ancient Israel.

The hypocrisy of Nigerians on this platform stinks to high heavens! You demonize Russia, and support Ukraine. Because you feel they are the oppressed. But you peeps turn around to support Israel against Palestine because you feel the former is a god-owned state.

In addition to the hypocrisy here, many are very very ignorant. Being a black and a Christian in Israel is almost a death sentence. Yet you see the mofos supporting the apartheid state.

Nonsense!

FiftyFifty:
If you are in favour of Ukraine but not of Palestine, if you condemn Russia but not Israel, then you've reached the pinnacle of hypocrisy.

Golden!

ednut1:
Many married people are i know dey my Facebook begging me for money. They mostly did big weddings. In this day and age. Just carry your wife to court. Everything no go cost up to 100k. Be wise

I dey tell you sir. Exactly what you said was what a friend of mine did. One blissful evening, he carried his bride to court. Just few witnesses, and boom he's married.

Except you're very boxed, one should not even pressure himself for anybody.

adeiza4u:
This was me in 2019 when I got posted to kaduna. It was like death sentence. But I prayed, consulted and moved on. And here's me still balling in KD after NYSC. Thing is, pray about it and put all fear behind you, except God is telling you not to go.
Also, make sure you serve in the city, Christian dominated areas preferably like Sabo, Barnawa, Television, Samrada or Romi New Extension. Trikania is better too. Live in any of these places, and you'll only hear of evil activities as if you're in other State. Above all, let God guide you bro.

You should have asked for his religion before making recommendations. And I heard you mentioning Sabo? Really? The same Sabo that you dare not stroll at night with your phone?

@Op, Kaduna is a lovely place to be. It's one of the melting pots we have in Nigeria. If you are posted to the city, do well to stay in mixed areas spanning from Barnawa, Constitution Road, Kigo New Extension, Shooting range, Trikania, Mando etc. You'll have a wholesome experience.

Gerrard59:
I had to quote all. Thanks for the insight. I appreciate.

I know the bold and drank his drink years back. Another mention is Integrated Dairies. She started operations in 2003 and begin production in the 2010s. Got an investment from Vetiva Capital. Agribusiness takes time to gestate, which is why lower taxes and security are paramount. As for those erstwhile governors, I am not fazed as we know how things are done in Nigeria. It is like being fascinated with Obasanjo's Farms. I also know Saro Agrosciences, yeah, one of the most structured seed companies around.

This article has been in my bookmarks for almost ten years! http://www.economist.com/news/middle-east-and-africa/21653616-what-milk-trade-reveals-about-country-uncowed

L&Z still produces, and hopefully generates profits?

You're welcome sir. You're well in the know regarding Nigeria's agroallied space o!

Will check out the article right away.

Yeah, L&Z is still consistent with their production, but profit, not really sure...

Gerrard59:
To an extent, I agree, especially in "dirtier/hands-on industries". However, anyone with an HBS MBA degree is expected to have a strong network regardless of the country. A Nigerian with an HBS degree who moves to Brazil should be able to call/meet folks who are influential in the business community. So, what is Mehta doing that Nwuneli is not? To even think both Nwunelis are HBS MBA holders. So double connect, yet nothing comot.



That is because the kind of crops they work on has less economic value compared to Mehta. I have not checked for a long time, but the seeds I saw there are not economically viable, in my opinion. It does not move the needle regarding agribusiness. But to each his/her own.



I noticed the same. Well, governments should support businesses to thrive effectively. Wonder why Nwuneli and Rotimi's cases are different. Even the Babban Gona too is also affected.



To be fair, she just started production. She started very well, securing a consistent, constant and quality supply of the raw material. Whereas Dangote just mounted a tomato paste factory and shut it down within a year due to inconsistency in the supply of tomatoes. I don't see her shutting down, as the supply is there. Gino has been in the game for donkey years, so unfair comparison. With time, she will boom, especially if she makes an exotic form of the paste and exports to wealthy markets. That is what big agribusinesses should focus on. Target Europe and America.

What about the Erisco and Shonga Farms? Did Erisco later run to China and continue production from there due to insecurity and an inconsistent supply of tomatoes?

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For the Nwunelis', I feel they need to cozy with the power brokers to get additional support like Mehta's, AND also change the crops they deal in (like you said). Their HBS degrees are just wasting away.

Sir, do you know the most surprising thing? A 'common' NOUN MBA (though with a DBA from Swiss School of Business) holder is doing much better in the same Kaduna. I'm talking about Dr. Ogbemudia of Niyya Foods. He hands decades and decades of experience in the industry and his product is practically everywhere. He's into natural fruit drinks.

Like many others have reiterated on this forum, Dangote though humble, is not the ideal businesman that an average, potential entrepreneur should look up to. His model is not sustainable, as his wealth is also hinged on the support of the Federal government. Food is not really his area too. How can we reconcile the fact that upon all the expatriates and professionals the simple concept of demand and supply still eludes them, leading them to create an unsustainable factory. I feel they just wanted to taste from his wealth without telling him the truth.

Though he positioned the company in a tomato-belt region in Nigeria, but I mean he needed to have understudied the current cultivation of tomato in Nigeria, established a large and comprehensive outgrowers program and finally look for how to ensure supply on-and-off season. Even an average Igba boi will point this out.


That's true. Mehta has a decent farm where she cultivates tomatoes (including greenhouse) but I'm seriously rooting for her to take over the Kaduna and surrounding markets at least.

Erisco is not really feeling the heat due to his large range of products that is why he's not really bothered that his pastes still have low visibility in the market. More like off-and-on.

Shonga Farms went moribund with the exit of Saraki and then Governor Ahmed. from the political space. Most of the white Zimbabweans have left. The company for all intent and purpose belongs to Saraki but was funded with from Kwara State government's coffer.

With no government funds coming in; propaganda don end, and Saraki don flee. He knew the structure of the company was not sustainable, but free government money no go gree him to restructure it. Today, the company's output is embarrassingly poor and they have not been able to transcend beyond Kwara State. Even at that, lots of competitors are loading the heat on them.

Like you said, for farms and factories producing pastes to be successful in Nigeria, they need heavy input from the government by hook (subventions, grants, tax holidays, PPP—e.g Mira Mehta's Tomato Jos) or crook (looting government funds to start a agroallied company— e.g Nigerian politicans' farm). Lots of our politicans' are surprisingly doing well in the sector e.g Sebore Farms in Adamawa (owned by Muritala Nyako) and Maizube Farms in Minna (owned by Abdulsalam Abubakar)—both are into productions of milk and dairy products, I guess the money factor is what is keeping them afloat. Though for the latter, there's a strong rumour that his farm is a conduit to launder funds.

To be honest, the government still needs to help protect these companies and support newer ones. I just pray Babbangona still continue operations as usual. They are currently one of the highest paying in the industry (along with Saro Agrosciences).

Gerrard59:
It is the reason when someone says he or she does agribusiness on a huge scale, I am always interested in how they cope with the rising insecurity. I recall sending Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli an email to her personal email address, which she replied, but I did not follow up. But I admired the work they did. Even Rotimi Williams made the news then as the second largest rice grower after Olam. How do ordinary agribusiness entrepreneurs cope if these folks with their HBS qualifications and network cannot secure their farmers? Also, a few are wailing on TwitterNG. Although Tomato Jos by Mehta and Yemisi Iranloye of Psaltry International are doing pretty well, I am curious how other big agribusiness entrepreneurs are coping? Especially if out-growers who they depend on are being killed.

But bants aside, if HBS folks cannot use their influence to stem the insecurity tide, e get as e be o. I thought HBS know the movers and shakers in the countries they work in. After all, Mehta na HBS alumna too

Dr Gerrard59, most of the principles and knowledge learnt at HBS will fail in Nigeria o. This is because it lacks the necessary 'local content'.

Most of our top guys in corporate Nigeria only go there for bragging rights and the network. Nothing overly special with HBS. In Nigeria, MBA from LBS is practically more useful than the one gotten from HBS.

Nwuneli's is really trying, but her business is yet to get the expected trajectory. This still leads to the first paragraph above.

Mira Mehta's agribusiness enjoys fully support from Kaduna State politically, fiscally and security-wise courtesy of Kaduna State Government. Most businesses in the state do not enjoy this privilege.

Her factory is located in the Northern Part of Kaduna which is relatively safe, plus it is well-guarded by the police and the military. Plus she got the large portion of land at near zero cost.

She's used by El-Eufai as the 'postal child' of Modern entrepreneurship in Kaduna (El-Rufai actually made significant strides here). This is because he wanted to attract more investors to the state and brag about an Oyinbo doing business in his state. Even at that, she's barely staying afloat, as foreign pastes (e.g Gino) are still beating her to it in Kaduna and the entire North. You can hardly find her paste around.

If not for all these supports, hand for don touch her tey tey.

mrvitalis:
Subsidy has near zero effects on farming

This is mostly true for staple foods. Vegetable farmers mostly depend on petrol-powered vehicles to transport their products.

This however does not discountenance the fact that in Nigeria, everyone is looking for an excuse to rip others off.

Cost of fertilizer has stagnated, insecurity is falling to pre-2015 levels in the North. But we are not seeing a drop in prices of staple food, only a rise.

Good job my man. It is foolishness for one of the poorest states in Nigeria to pay mind boggling amount of money to governor's and their deputy as gratuity and pension after serving 4-8 years. The governor needs to review that brazen robbery.

Father Alia should go and learn from Mr. Dauda of Zamfara on how looters are treated. He better stop complaining and start seizing any of Ortom's properties he can lay his hands on.

Acekidc4:
All this Mushroom Backyard Unknown Private Universities just dey Litter Everywhere with their Exorbitant Fees.

I Prefer Ui, Oau, Unilag, Abuad, Covenant, Redeemer, Unilorin, Uniport, Lasu, Funaab, Lautech, Nnsuka to all this Low level Private Varsities.

It is disrespectful to rubbish the investment and efforts of others. A lot of those universities are living on their past glories. It'll shock you that products from the so called 'low-level' universities will be beat you 'black-n-blue' where academics and character is concerned.

I went to what you'll describe as a 'low-level' government university (4th generation), but I've performed better than many of your 'high-level' products. Examples abound.

Karlman:
What are you supposed to do?
Get them arrested

That's just it. He better follow the footsteps of his Zamfara counterpart and issue an ultimatum to the looter to return every damn thing he looted.

ahnie:
Lolzzzzz

I was on TikTok days ago and saw how janemena n her husband plies were doing,you can tell it's bn scripted,it's natural,dem make marriage sweet person.

Those ones don turn their entire life to a money-making scheme, their marriages are usually in a bad shape. They also make married look like a bed of roses where as it's not.
Beta fight must dey but I believe if both genders bring their best to the union, challenges will be easier to solve and accommodate.

That aside, Mr. Plies na real Candaulist with strong love-vendor vibes. I'll not be surprised if it's Janemena pulling in most of the income. Wetin Dem Kardashias and co no show us finish, but in the end na divorce later end am

The MVPs and the best examples are the upright average couples all around us look, from the likes of Joke Sliver to the ordinary business people and 9-5 couples, they work hard to make their marriages move.

ahnie:
Awwwwwww
I shall wait for you in my next life n marry you ,I would come with silver rings.
Goodmorning.

Madam Ahnie Abeg oooo
Top of the morning to you ma.

bukatyne:


Maybe that's the type of men the women like? Or grew up to see?

Apart from the SE, I can count the tribes/regions that believe in a husband who provides any form of leadership:

I know SW and SS regions don't. Their women provide, protect and defend the home (read a lady describing how her mother checks if the main door is locked every night), leas in prayers/spirituality, lead in child training etc.

A lot of Nigerian women need training on what a husband should be like and the men trained on the duties of a husband.

Some provide money and think that's all there is to husbandhood.

This is true, Madam Bukatyne though I feel this is slowly changing. My married friends and colleague are actively involved in their homes beyond provision (I belong to the 90s generation).

In my tribe (in NC), we believe a man is supposed to provide, protect and care for his family to point of laying down his life if need be. This is what I saw my dad do.

My plan when I get married is to be involved l, by shopping with them, taking them to leisure spots, attending their inter-house sports, pray with them etc. Regardless of his my (future) wife works or not, I plan to foot all the bills—no 50-50 split in my dictionary.

So help me God.

gimakon2:
This one France and China recently started to develop interest in Nigeria , something is fishy... I know Gold dumps be found in Nassarawa, but Illorin...hmm....

Nigeria should be smart o. These guys take Africans for joke!

Baba, High-grade Lithium naim full Kwara o. You know Lithium is dubbed as the new gold and Chief mineral in the so-called 'sustainability tech'.

Hence every major power wants to get enough of it. They are currently harvesting the Rich uranium deposit in Northern Nigeria and Southern Niger. The next mineral to look out for is Lithium.

nazicartel:
I like KWARA state governor. He was always driving his Hilux during his first term. He's a workaholic governor. But I still don't understand the relationship between his govt and the landing of French number 1 carrier. What was the big bus doing there exactly?

I fear for Kwara State's High-grade Lithium deposit. Gov. AbdulRasak should be very smart and not get carried away o.

Gerrard59:
Leave him, with time, he would understand. I was in that stage, but thanks to friends who warned me and research articles I read.

He wants to find true love at the age of 21. Bwahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhaha

Dr. Gerrard, na wetin dey save me too be that o (especially your write ups, Boss13, Pansophist, Franchasng Emmaodet ,Lordadam13, etc then combined with reddit, Quora and co.) though I don dey approach late 20s.

Due to this factor, I have deliberately refused to approach ladies for any relationship for now. Once I'm well set, na to dey screen them in a strict and no nonsense fashion.

At that time I won't tolerate excuses like; "the past doesn't matter, I'm now ready for a serious relationship" bla bla bla. Na to focus on 18-23 year old ladies.

Everybody must enjoy their privileges.

Steverolly:
I've noticed the way I lose interest in girls that have lots of male friends, like it's a red flag for me.
I don't know if it's insecurity or whatever but I'm very good looking, in fact I don't even approach girls, they approach me. I've also met a lot of great girls but once I notice they have a lot male friends or they Relate so much with guys I just lose interest.
Is this normal or it's just me?

It's not insecurity, it's just common sense. Once I notice such, I move on because it's not worth wasting your time with unserious girls.

It is not appropriate for either gender to keep many individuals of the opposite gender as friends, except if it directly ties into your work. Even at that, most should only be your colleague.

This type of relationship will be fraught with accusations.

Same way a farmer will not allow a herd of goat to guard his barn of yams, you should not allow such. Because what those goats will eventually do to the farmer's yam stock is what those 'friends' will eventually do to the girl.

One has to be very careful with hotels oo. As long as the hotel is not a 4 or 5 star hotel, don't lodge for too long to the point that the hotel employees can predict your movement.

Switch hotels as frequently as possible and limit interactions with these employees.

This was my mistake, when I was posted to a new job in a new location.l few years ago. I got comfortable to the point that they—the staff knew my movement and all. Before I could say jack, they connived with some useless people (both males and females).

Behold, I was robbed in the hotel, and almost maimed. All my belongings carted away. I took them to the Police Station and they were punished, but those belongings were gone forever.

PoliticalUpdate:
HE is afraid of being enchanted. I have heard of governors, bankers and permanent secretaries doing same. Many witnessed Okowa's aides change his seat 3 times, and then refused seating on the new seats they bought and brought to a book launching ceremony at a Church in Agbor - before bringing his personal seat and microphone from his convoy. These men understand how this world works. People have had paralysis after seating on an enchanted seat. Ask many board members they will tell you about their experiences in the civil world.

You are absolutely on point. To ascend to top positions of power in any organization or institution, you must know how the world works physically and spiritually.

Many people may probably think those inaugurations held yesterday was just done ordinarily. Only if they knew what has been going behind the scene spiritually.

donbachi:
Lebanese people

You sabi as e dey go. The Lebanese love Nigeria and the larger diaspora than their homeland.

They have unique privileges in Nigeria because we consider them Oyibo.

They don't dress and look like Arabs from the peninsula, but many speak Arabic, French and use the 'Oyibo' tag we give to all foreigners to their advantage.

WriterrNig:
She's engaged to his $500m yacht and the billion dollar divorce settlement not Jeff BOZO.

These rich idiotic men never learn. Rich women never make such mistake.

Abi o. Though all these are beyond what we can ordinarily see.

You need to see the conditions surrounding the marriage and divorce (yes, she has divorced again) of his ex-wife MacKenzie Scott with Dan Jewett. It was wired in a way that will prevent the court from ever letting 'the teacher' get a dime.

True to that, he never got a dime

Thanksful:
Did he give them money to do the project? What nonsense is all this one?

Tell them why is not good and allow them redo it.

This is one of the reasons Nigerian universities will continue to miss the top 1000.

Our tutors engage in destructive criticism rather than constructive ones, and there's no effective way to check and balance this abuse of power.

RepoMan007:
He ruled a very poor state so I doubt that figure is stealable.

That figure is possible. Do you know the level of illegal gold mining going on in the state, with the blessings of the governor? Aside from this, there are lots of natural resources being mined escaping media coverage?

Like I said in one of my comments in previous threads, the only factories in Zamfara are bread factories. Go there and confirm!