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FamilyRe: Is 700k Per Month Too Small? by ThaThinka: 1:35pm On Jun 20, 2024
Dogalmighty17:
You don't have a wife. What you have is someone using you to cash out. 700k is more than what some men give their wives for a whole year and yet you do that in just a month. Something isn't right.

Your wife may be building somewhere or saving up money to move without you soon. I don't blame her. You are comfortable that's why you can be so wasteful.

Going forward, do not give her anything monthly, rather, let her write down everything she thinks the expense of the month will be. Let her list them down together with thier prices before you give her any money.
Make a visual confirmation of any purchase once it is done.

You need to put your wife on a leash else she may be your ruin. That you can afford things easily now doesn't mean that will always be the case and then you will see the true color of this woman.
Best comment up to that point!
FamilyRe: My Wife Threatened To End My Life And Send Me To The Afterlife (screenshots) by ThaThinka: 1:30pm On Jun 20, 2024
Man, you share too much information! it would have been better to summarise all those screenshots in words rather than post that many private messages in the public.

Three of the things I can deduce are:

1. Your lady is pregnant.
2. Both of you are reckless with words.
3. You don't really like the lady that much; you also stated it.

These combined to produce the outcome that you have on your hand.

I heard that pregnant women can be temperamental. If that's the case, she might not really mean the threat. You should know by her overall (usual) nature whether she meant that or not, but you probably don't care that much to give attention to that.
FamilyRe: How Do You Go About Feeding Now This Day? by ThaThinka: 4:48pm On Jun 13, 2024
queenfav:
Cooking at home will always be cheaper than eating out.
Get those jollof mix tomato paste,onoins,crayfish..Fry the tomato paste well and make jollof rice.You can get boiled eggs instead of fish.This economy requires everyone to be wise with spending because we don't know the magnitude of shege that's ahead.2500 is very extravagant to use for a plate of food esp for a sole provider with 2 kids and wife depending on him.
Thank you! Even me sef wey never marry no fit spend that kain money on a plate of meal wey no go satisfy me, except I want to give myself a special treat. He probably works in an "expensive" area like Island or Ikeja.

Make I even scatter the table, I go use that money chop a full day. I no dey form. grin
FamilyRe: How Do You Go About Feeding Now This Day? by ThaThinka: 4:43pm On Jun 13, 2024
Dyfynezz12:
The only reason why Nigerians were able to vote Good luck out was because he is from a minor ethnic group.

U can't do that with Tinubu,he's a mafia nd his yoruba brothers will have his back, forget abt the suffering going on now.
The mentality behind the bold section is what I hate! Tell me, did all Yorubas vote him?

If you didn't know, many young, educated Yorubas didn't and even argued with older people that wanted to vote for him. I am talking about especially the non-partisan ones with sound reasoning. By the way, I am Yoruba.
Technology MarketRe: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by ThaThinka: 4:08pm On Jun 13, 2024
Fabinu:
Goodluck selling at that price
Abeg, where or how did you get this price? See the lowest price I was seeing on AliExpress.

PS: Mind you, these prices were even for lower capacity power banks.

FamilyRe: Price Of Gas Has Reduced Drastically by ThaThinka: 8:39pm On Jun 09, 2024
Based on the price you quoted, I would say the price has reduced but not drastically. smiley My first and last filling was N5,200 for 4 kg back in April - that's N1,300 per kg it seems.

But as for this government... undecided
FamilyRe: I'm Having A Tough Time With My Job by ThaThinka: 8:18pm On Jun 09, 2024
Noblejohn32:
Thinking of diversifying
You shouldn't just be "thinking of"; you should already have started trying to look for other/extra options.

With the AI threat, you can't rely solely on these gigs in my opinion.
FamilyRe: Should I Trade Peace For Potentials? I Am Weighing The Relocation To Lagos by ThaThinka: 8:08pm On Jun 09, 2024
EreluRoz:
I'm not a sir , I live in Pluto I'm Pluto first lady
🙄

@mohd001 This may sound unambitious on my part: stay back where you are if you are able to meet your needs comfortably. Also, I think it's possible to work remotely with the skill you have.

Rent and fare will take a wicked proportion of your income in Lagos, let alone the stress. People who work on the Island but live on the Mainland have a reason. Some even reside in the inner parts of Ikorodu and have to leave for work as early as 4 a.m.

Plus, I think Niger is one of the states where food should be cheaper than in Lagos.

Relatively stable power supply is probably the major thing keeping me here. I don't have a job or business in Lagos.
Technology MarketRe: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by ThaThinka: 10:01am On May 17, 2024
YourFada2:
‘Clearance sales’ check the thread again!!!!!
and beside the new one is just 18K
U still wan collect delivery fee!

Happy selling!
Nigerians just taya me. Most can't abide by simple instructions.

For example, go to some places in Lagos and see how drivers, especially tricycle and commercial motorcycle riders, run the red light freely.

The thread title reads "House Clearance Sales," but some have turned it into "All Sales" in their mind. undecided
FamilyRe: Is There Any Married Female Introvert Living In Osogbo? by ThaThinka: 10:12pm On May 01, 2024
Why married? huh
FamilyRe: I Don’t Call People Or My Girlfriends.. And People Don’t Call Me by ThaThinka: 9:25pm On May 01, 2024
OP, I thought we're the same when I first saw the thread topic. But I realised it's not 100% so.

I also don't call people often, so people mostly don't call me also and some do so mainly when they needed my attention for something. Nothing to worry much about there, I guess.

I don't call mainly because most do not reciprocate calls. Plus, I prefer in-person talks/discussions with people I know. I also wonder what we would be talking about if I should be calling a lady friend multiple times every day. undecided

However, I think you need to change your habit of not picking some calls - at least, if they won't be adding problems into your life. It's very very rare for me to not pick people's call. Do so out of courtesy if for no other reason.

I also understand the friendship test, even though I think yours are a little extreme. But I don't believe in ghosting people. If some people don't meet your expectations as friends, you can also try to relate with them simply as acquaintances.
BusinessRe: Can't Send Dollars To Nigeria Any More by ThaThinka: 5:00pm On Feb 14, 2024
GeneralDae:
So what should the Government do? Without this policy, how do we receive foreign remittances into the official channels?
That's not my work. I mean you didn't vote for me neither was I appointed to any position. smiley

But seriously, those in the position of authority know what do. They are just not ready to do it.

For instance, a Middle East country reportedly sent a list of terror sponsors to the Nigerian government years ago. What has come out of that?

Yet, insecurity is also a major reason productive activities are not happening near their potential level right now.

Nigeria was hugely reliant on agriculture in the past, including for exports. Now, farmers cannot carry out their work with peace of mind. Even me sef for like involve in agriculture, especially crop farming, to an extent even if as a hobby. But the security challenges no fit make me dare am.

PS: I just realised that you're more interested in how to receive remittances. I used to sell funds to people online back then. There are several apps that you can receive payment through right now. They help you convert your foreign currency to Naira.
BusinessRe: Can't Send Dollars To Nigeria Any More by ThaThinka: 4:10pm On Feb 14, 2024
Ttalk:
Good for the economy.

A government that is bold enough to remove subsidies should not be afraid of any backslash that may arise from any measure to save the naira.

Let all remittances be converted to the naira equivalent so the government can have enough dollars for people doing genuine business in need of dollars.

All domiciliary accounts with idle dollars should be taxed.
It's interesting to see that many people liked this opinion. smiley

I still don't understand how a policy of this sort would be hailed while there's still disparity between official and parallel rates, giving room for round-tripping. You would do better fighting the corruption.

And what gave you the impression that corrupt people in government and financial institutions won't still corner the foreign currency received and take it to the parallel market again?

Imagine getting your USD proceeds converted to Naira at N1513/$ yesterday, only to wake up today and found that the rate was N1565. Have I lost or gained? Mind you, USD would still be needed for some important international transactions.

As to the bold, your idea of taxing domiciliary account balances could be very counter productive. That's like saying savings account balances should be taxed! Such a move could discourage people from sending foreign currency to their accounts in Nigeria, unless they have an urgent need or the economy stabilises.

I remember years ago when I was making regular, low hundreds of dollars online, a similar policy as this was introduced. My USD earnings were converted at a rate like N100 or more lower than the parallel rate and N50 or more lower than the official sell rate.

That meant if a $100 incoming payment got converted to N33,500, I would need N38,500 or more to pay for a $100 transaction online. Needless to say that I stopped receiving money to local accounts.
Christianity EtcRe: How Do You Do Male Fertility Testing? by ThaThinka(op): 4:32am On Jan 17, 2024
Any input on this, please?
Christianity EtcHow Do You Do Male Fertility Testing? by ThaThinka(op): 12:43pm On Jan 16, 2024
No, I am not talking about the medical aspect but the religious.

Some churches recommend having fertility tests before getting married. As a man, this would require masturbating if you don't want to have sex to get the sperm sample. And masturbating is supposed to be wrong, too.

So, how exactly is male fertility testing to be done when it is required, recommended, or permitted by a church before marriage?

Please your relevant views are required on this. Thanks in anticipation.
CareerRe: Advice On Career Path. by ThaThinka: 9:25pm On Dec 22, 2023
aliyuthayo:
If you have time to spare 6-9 months, you can do Cyber Security
Do you have any idea of the best way or place to learn this?
CareerRe: Advice On Career Path. by ThaThinka: 9:21pm On Dec 22, 2023
ednut1:
Masters without work experience is a waste of time.
It was similar thinking that partly made me to put off going for a master's degree several years back. Age was another factor.

Now, I have yet to know if that would have made a difference. huh
CareerRe: Please Guide A Newbie On ICAN Foundation Level by ThaThinka(op): 6:57pm On Jun 01, 2023
BirtherOfKings:
have u gotten answer to your question or can u answer your self now
I never got any response, obviously. And I also ended up deciding to not go ahead with the programme. smiley Finance and uncertainty were the deterrents, though.
PoliticsRe: Taraba Governor Approves ₦2 Billion For Luxury Cars For Himself, Deputy & Wives by ThaThinka: 4:30pm On May 21, 2023
sisisioge:
Haaa! What a senseless move! I hope the incoming government probes him. Dan ishiska!
Incoming government, you say? undecided

By the way, this is Nigeria. Give a few days and all will be forgotten.

But God's justice is real. A man could cheat his fellowmen and get away, but no one can fool God.
BusinessRe: Kdp Publishing Journey, What Are Your Challenges? by ThaThinka: 12:26pm On May 07, 2023
ThaThinka:
Please could you advise on what I can do about a small issue I am currently having?

I sold a few puzzle books (less than 20), especially after running ads. The estimated royalty for each sale is less than $1 because these are paperbacks and I wanted to use them to test the waters.

But I just found that Amazon sends the royalties separately after receiving $0.8 days ago - I thought they would be accumulated! The entire money was taken by Payoneer as fee (0 credit) because $1 is normally charged for payments received into the account. It looks like future royalties will go the same way.

I have contacted Amazon and was made to understand nothing can be done about it. I can't even delete the bank account or use a different payment method!

Do you have any tweak or idea I can exploit?

The money isn't significant, but I don't just feel happy watching my money being given entirely to a company that knows nothing about it.
Evb2000, no comment on this?
BusinessRe: Kdp Publishing Journey, What Are Your Challenges? by ThaThinka: 5:29pm On May 06, 2023
evb2000:
The beginning is never easy. Determination will get u there.
Please could you advise on what I can do about a small issue I am currently having?

I sold a few puzzle books (less than 20), especially after running ads. The estimated royalty for each sale is less than $1 because these are paperbacks and I wanted to use them to test the waters.

But I just found that Amazon sends the royalties separately after receiving $0.8 days ago - I thought they would be accumulated! The entire money was taken by Payoneer as fee (0 credit) because $1 is normally charged for payments received into the account. It looks like future royalties will go the same way.

I have contacted Amazon and was made to understand nothing can be done about it. I can't even delete the bank account or use a different payment method!

Do you have any tweak or idea I can exploit?

The money isn't significant, but I don't just feel happy watching my money being given entirely to a company that knows nothing about it.
FamilyRe: Family Members Of Asoma Banda Clash Over His Wealth In Hospital by ThaThinka: 8:59pm On Dec 20, 2022
Not surprised. I have always known that love professed to a rich person hardly counts for anything.

If they didn't love you when you're poor, where did the love come from when you became rich? undecided
BusinessRe: How To Make Money Publishing Books On Amazon In 2022 by ThaThinka: 9:51am On Dec 08, 2022
byrron:
That's why I pulled the link out from my nairaland signature until the server is restored by next week.
Thanks for your understanding.
Boss, can I still send a PM request? I wish to know the cost of your KDP training now.

Or would you like to share it here?

Update: I just noticed your email address up there. Would contact you via that.
PropertiesRe: Land Use Advice: What Should He Do? by ThaThinka(op): 4:49pm On Nov 12, 2022
Vikt and joniww, please can I private message you for your opinion on something? Thanks.
PropertiesRe: Land Use Advice: What Should He Do? by ThaThinka(op): 9:21am On Oct 22, 2022
Joniww:
you know u done have enough to build, why buy a land in an estate? Get your allocation paper and resell aspa to avoid stories
Oh! But people used to say that it's safer going through real estate companies than families. Were they wrong?

There are stories of families giving people six months to do something on land that they are buying. Otherwise, they risk having the land sold to someone else while another place is allocated to such buyers.
PropertiesRe: Land Use Advice: What Should He Do? by ThaThinka(op): 4:32pm On Oct 21, 2022
vikt:
as stated, the person first desire was to resell and the second thought was to build.
as i have always mention your desire is key for you to profit in real estate
the best i can suggest to such person is to follow the original plan/desire of what made he/she to buy first into real estate
Thanks. But the issue is: how does he resell what he hasn't fully taken possession of? Or should he not bother about getting land allocation yet?

Please note that building must begin on the land within months of taking possession or receiving an allocation.
PropertiesRe: Land Use Advice: What Should He Do? by ThaThinka(op): 12:57pm On Oct 21, 2022
vikt:
first of all the person need to state what was his/her strong reason or desire why they bought the land?
then from there i can be able to guide the person
Thanks for your response, sir! It's great to see someone respond. smiley

As stated in the second and third paragraphs of the quoted message in the original post, the person got the pieces of land with a view to selling about two of them later. He bought the land because he was made to understand that this was a good way of protecting against the loss of savings' value from inflation.

But he would later be told that he must be ready to start building within 3-6 months of receiving allocation. He had no plan of building yet from the start because the funds for that were not available. The plan was to resell.

What would you advise that he does in this situation, sir? Should he go ahead and get his land allocations at the risk of being re-allocated if he doesn't start building within the stipulated time?

Please note that new payment would need to be made for another survey plan if re-allocated. Thanks.
PropertiesRe: Land Use Advice: What Should He Do? by ThaThinka(op): 9:18pm On Oct 20, 2022
Could someone please advise on the best thing to do in this situation? Thanks.
PropertiesRe: Land Use Advice: What Should He Do? by ThaThinka(op): 12:01pm On Oct 20, 2022
Anyone?
PropertiesLand Use Advice: What Should He Do? by ThaThinka(op): 7:41am On Oct 20, 2022
Hello, everyone! Please someone needs the advice of landowners, investors, or people with experience in real estate on what to do on or with land that he bought.

I purchased pieces of land from three different companies mainly for speculative purpose or as a store of value. All three are in other states (not in Lagos). Only development levies are left to be paid for the land and those would only be needed when ready to start building.

The plan was to sell one or two of these later. Well, I was made to believe that was a possibility because I do not yet have enough money to embark on a building project.

Now, the problem is this: I have not received allocations partly because these companies require construction work to start within 3-6 six months after allocation. Otherwise, re-allocation would be done and extra money may need to be paid for a fresh survey.

I wish to have my allocations already but the lack of money to start construction is making me tentative. I especially need this for the land bought from the least popular of these companies.

Please I need guidance on this situation.
What would you advise this person, good people? Thanks.

Cc lawyer, ijeOc, vikt, viktoreze, next2u
RomanceRe: I Almost Murdered My Girlfriend For Cheating On Me. But GOD Stopped Me. by ThaThinka: 9:34pm On Oct 05, 2022
Festus30, you need help. Please seek it. I thank God for you that you didn't do what you intended.

Under no circumstance should one feel murderous. There's the option of just walking away.
RomanceRe: I Almost Murdered My Girlfriend For Cheating On Me. But GOD Stopped Me. by ThaThinka: 9:28pm On Oct 05, 2022
psylliumhusk1:
You are not ready for relationship. You may actually kill someone in your life time. GOD HELP YOU
smiley

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