₦airaland Forum

LexFlex10:
As a conductor or what

LexFlex10:
It seems the situation hasn't reached your area

Krucifax:
There are two types of people that build houses. Those that believe that they have sitting the entire sum to build the house and those that believe that have enough to start and their job/business/loans will raise the remainder of the money.

70-80% of house builders fall in the latter category. Thie reality is that if you are waiting for the entire money needed to build before you start,you will probably never start due to unforeseen circumstances and the constant changing of prices. This fact alone is cold truth of every house building project. Its a gamble. Its a risk. You are betting that you will be alive and have enough money to finish.

Like all gambles some pay off and some don't. Its also an unavoidable gamble. Whether you believe it or not if you are building you are GAMBLING and taking a RISK.

Its doesn't matter how well planned you think you. This is because there are no 100% fool proof cost forecasts. You will either go over or go under your projected costs. The best plans are those that have contingency costs factored in. You think it will costs N40 Million but be ready to spend N50 Million. If you can not stomach this reality then thats where problems start.

The reality of building in Nigeria are hampered by these financial problems. Material theft on site. Material market price increase. Fraudulent quotes.Inaccurate quotes. High bank interest rates. Short term bank loans. Defective materials. Building errors. Unreliable artisans.

Building projects are not for the weak and is highly capital intensive. If you are not careful it can lead to permanent financial ruin. Thats why the majority of people in Nigeria don't build and instead rent. If you however can surmount this challenge you will have created a life long asset for you and your future genrations!

LexFlex10:
Pip through your window, you will understand we've better things to talk about

In the heart of Nigeria’s growing unemployment crisis, a dangerous wave of deception is sweeping through the digital space — fake job recruiters promising desperate job seekers a chance at gainful employment, only to rob them of their dignity, money, and sometimes, safety.

These scammers, often operating on WhatsApp, Telegram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and even job listing sites like Jobberman or MyJobMag, create professional-looking profiles and post attractive vacancies in reputable companies. They use familiar tactics: urgency (“interview today or lose the slot”), confidentiality (“do not share this opportunity”), and fake authority (posing as HR managers or recruitment officers).

Take for example Samuel, a 25-year-old graduate from Benue State, who was invited to Lagos for a “job training and onboarding” by a company claiming to be recruiting for a multinational logistics firm. After paying ₦18,000 as a “training fee,” he arrived to discover the address was a rented apartment hosting over 60 other victims with the same promise. There was no job — just an elaborate scheme to collect money from the vulnerable.

In another case, Blessing, a single mother from Abuja, responded to a job advert for a front desk officer. The recruiter demanded ₦5,000 to “secure her slot” and send training materials. After payment, the number was unreachable, and the job post vanished. She later found out the company’s name was real, but the job offer wasn’t — the scammer had cloned their logo and created a fake email.

According to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), cybercrime in Nigeria costs the economy over ₦127 billion annually, with job scams ranking high among digital fraud activities. Young graduates, women, and people transitioning careers are especially at risk.

What makes these scams more dangerous is that they’re becoming more sophisticated. Scammers now mimic real HR professionals by using email domains that appear official, even generating fake offer letters with company seals and signatures. They prey on the desperation of Nigerians looking for a breakthrough in a nation with over 33% youth unemployment.

So as not to fall victim, individuals must verify every job offer. No legitimate company should ask for money upfront — not for uniforms, training, or registration. Cross-check names of companies, confirm their websites, and contact them directly. Regulatory bodies must take stronger actions to trace and shut down fake recruitment portals. Schools and youth centers should educate young people on identifying red flags in job listings.

In a country where one job could change an entire family's future, exploiting that hope is not just fraud — it is evil. Nigerians must be vigilant, and tech platforms must act faster to take down suspicious accounts.

Until then, job seekers must remember: any job that demands money before employment is likely a trap. Hope should never cost you your last card.

HacheNoire:
That also would have been included in his risk analysis like I mentioned earlier. If he sat down to weigh his options and chances, he would have gotten much required result. He had all the time to plan.

HacheNoire:
I still will still reinstate, GSM had better ways of addressing issue, but he failed in his risk analysis.

He could have just quietly sent Auxiliary back to God without making noise.

unclejb2:
If this child survives, what would she see this country as?

Dead hole. Nigeria failed her from birth

eps432:
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