₦airaland Forum

Daughterzion:
Look am not saying the pastor is right....i meant we should just mind our business....the case is for God. All we can do is to wisen up so that these fake pastors wont exploit us

nextstep:
Nice analysis, OP, and I see sound reasoning in your argument, but we've seen this movie before, in 1983-1984 and we remember how it played out. I think you've also conflated the 250 (parallel) and 197 (official) exchange rates, which dents your argument.

Instead of directly stimulating our economy and enacting policies that would ensure that nobody wants to study abroad, govt is instead punishing those who choose to.

Parents who send their children to Ghana Turkey UK, etc are not stupid: our educational system is crap and the only way for their children to be competitive is for them to use their hard earned naira to train their children. The fact that these children return home and get all the good jobs is testament that our educational sector does not really train anyone.

Would you rather have ill-trained graduates - in our banks, at our phone companies, building our bridges, writing our software, working our hospitals - or people who have had the fortune to get better trained?

You say nothing in and so much out. Have you considered the longer term economic impact of a well trained graduate who comes back to Nigeria?

Instead of gradually improving the educational sector over 4-8 years with real long term thinking, we have a sudden ban that doesn't address the real issue. Of course, if government tries to raise tuition in order to improve standards, students riot, but that's another story. Here's a tip: don't double tuition on everybody overnight, just raise it 10-20% per year for new students only.

Now about traveling, again why don't we have a sustained long term policy that makes Nigeria a competitive travel destination?

Same thing goes for business:
- solve the power issue
- make sure entrepreneurs get low interest rates and long terms for manufacturing
- properly use our agencies to regulate producers of substandard goods (like what Nafdac does for food)
- media campaign to raise awareness for us to support Proudly-Made-in-Nigeria. I would happily put this on my products
- raise tariffs on imported finished goods
- invest in mining other minerals
- improve and diversify our seaports so that getting equipment is easier
- sincerely encourage small cottage industries (bring back FEAP)

I understand that "defending the naira" prevents a much worse scenario from playing out (e.g. we get to a point where we have no foreign exchange to buy essentials or service debt).

However, the short term draconian shutting off will send the economy into a downward spiral since people can't spend their money, businesses and banks will get more tight fisted, which means less hiring, which means less money, and so on. It's not rocket science, and it's not mere speculation: we've actually been through this scenario before and it took us 25 years to recover.

Government should not forget to attend to long term measures that fix our overdependence on imports. In fact, do only two things: solve power, low interest loans (strictly to buy equipment and build factories), and the rest will follow.

Ksslib:
Oga, longest time. Happy new year in advance.

Ksslib:
Happy New year in advance Mr tochi. Whatever challenges you're currently facing, iam confident you will pull through.

Keep up the good work. If there was an award for Nairalander of the year, you sure deserve it.

delors:
Hi guys, for those going for medicals (ladies especially), please be sure of ur medical status before going for medicals.I just lost my lovely friend today cos she went for an unsuccessful fibroid operation after she was told to submit a clean bill of health by the Canadian high commission. I have cried my eyes out. She was such an admirable young lady, Nini. Called her last night before the operation, prayed together. Then today she was gone. I can't express my feelings, just please know ur medical status ladies especially. And think twice before attempting an operation. Good bless.

Valmesk:
I dont really know if you have decided,i will advise you to choose the A'level Cambridge teaching job,my reasons are as follows (1) Proximity:the office is close to your residence,(2)Time:You will have more time for yourself compared to the intern secretary job,(3)Job Hunting:There is enough space for you to jobhunt and go for interviews(4)Great opportunity to meet people: You will meet various calibre of people when teaching that can link you to 6 digits job so you ought to be professional,humble and smart in this area.(5) Professional programs:It will give you ample opportunity to run for professional programs to upgrade and enhance your CV in order to give you an edge during interviews. Most times Firms use these words "intern and clerk" to bargain for cheap labor without giving you assurance for salary increment while piling work and pressure on you.I wish you greater placements than these two because as you said it's a stepping stone.

DerideGull:
Why should any sane person describe true statements allegedly made by Donald Trump as bombshell? If actually he made this comment, it is nothing but a perfect truth. Africans are useless jokers in general and Nigerians in particular.

thesoj:
https://www.nairaland.com/2557850/travelling-canada-part-9
The appropriate thread is hyperlinked above.

With a very well packaged application, the answer to your questions is a strong yes @ admission & funding. Just make sure you apply to at least four schools with excellent SOPs and excellent recommendation letters. If these docs are not excellent, your chances go down considerably.

Also view the post here: https://www.nairaland.com/2557850/travelling-canada-part-9/224#41342550

And this one too:
https://www.nairaland.com/2367106/travelling-canada-part-8/28#34729512
Read and follow this particular hyperlink like your life depends on it, in which case you will likely secure funding.

PushMusic:
Being an introvert is one.
Being outspoken and courageous is another.

I am an introvert but also voice out my opinion when the need arises without fear or favour.

hinwazaka:
I am one of the ugliest monkeys alive.

Khalesi:
Yeah MasterCard has stopped working on POS. Horrible situation

I was able to withdraw with both GTB and FBN MasterCard on 23rd Dec.

prof800:
Omo if he pay better withdraw all your "kaya" sharp sharp.!

bukit05:
Iretiola Doyle, joke silva, kate Henshaw

Bishopmayowa:
Ya out of ur mind if you think the man has done anything wrong

gabrola:
my guy said he still withdrew last night with GTBank card

toucheli:
Lol. Not a good way to enter 2016.

gabrola:
oh my goodness! I'm also using first Bank and I put all my hope in them.

gabrola:
which bank? And since when?

toucheli:
Hey guys, I think she*t is about to hit the fan. How do you guys receive money from Nigeria?