forenzy: Tope Awotona is the founder and CEO of scheduling software company Calendly. Awotona, a former salesman for tech firms including EMC (now Dell EMC), founded Calendly out of his own frustration with the back-and-forth emails required to schedule meetings.
He bootstrapped Calendly for years before taking on a $350 million investment in 2021 that valued the firm at $3 billion.
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Awotona immigrated to the United States as a teenager. Before founding Calendly, he had started a few other businesses, including one that sold projectors and another that sold garden tools, that flopped.
Forbes’ Steve Bertoni sits down with Calendly founder Tope Awotona to talk about the company’s founding, learning from past failures, and insights on what work meetings in a post-covid world may look like.
Tope Awotona is the founder and CEO of scheduling software company Calendly. Awotona, a former salesman for tech firms including EMC (now Dell EMC), founded Calendly out of his own frustration with the back-and-forth emails required to schedule meetings. He bootstrapped Calendly for years before taking on a $350 million investment in 2021 that valued the firm at $3 billion.
0:00 Introducing Tope Awotona & Steve Bertoni 0:26 The Calendly Origin Story 2:52 Learning From Failures 3:59 Awotona's Marketing Secret 5:18 The Future Of Work 6:38 How Software Can Solve Scheduling Problems 7:40 Most Overhyped And Undervalued In Tech ~~~~~~~~ The Nigerian-American USD billionaire, Adebayo Ogunlesi has a net worth of what?
iLegendd: Do This to All Your Products to Avoid Losing Its Value
Whatever you sell, find the price in
1. Gold 2. BTC 3. Dollar
Why? So that when your currency crashes, you know the percentage to increase it.
Previously, I spoke about an Indian family that produces and sells matches. Let's assume it's a Nigerian family, what you'll do is to find the equivalent of that matches in those currencies I listed above.
Let's assume a pack of matches is ₦190 - ₦230.
What would you divide with the current price of the 3 currencies above to get 190-230?
Gold is currently 2740 BTC is currently 68000 Naira/Dollar is currently ₦1700/$1
Gold: 2740/20,000 = $0.137 x ₦1700 = ₦232.9 BTC: 68000/500,000 = $0.136 x 1700 = ₦231.2 Dollar: ₦231/1700 = $0.1358
With the above, you now know how to increase the price of your matches when Naira falls against Dollar or Gold or how to reduce it when Naira appreciates.
Peg your fiat assets or products, cars, etc. so that you won't do anything blindly.
iLegendd: It's monopoly. Elon Musk will soon do it when he launches Tesla phone. As long as he doesn't use Android OS, but develops his own OS, Apple will react and complain to the US government.
Igbo men do it too. You'll go to an area and every single shop or barbershops is owned by one person with different names and they act as if they're enemies, but it's owned by one person.
Hotel, the same. So, it's the game rich men play. Focus on one thing and conquer it, them compete with yourself without people knowing it's you.
The Scottish-American multimillionaire, Andrew Carnegie had this monopoly in the steel industry back in the day with his company (now known as U.S. Steel) and the United States government had to eventually step in because it was deemed a monopoly.
There was absolutely NO way Andrew Carnegie could have created smaller steel companies with different brand names to mask his ownership. So, this model would work in certain niche markets and certain geographical climes where regulatory authorities are NOT very strong OR strict unlike in the United States and Europe.
Also, the passage of the 1890 Sherman Anti-Trust Act saw major U.S. monopolies, such as John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil and American Tobacco, break up.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Corporation (AT&T) was deemed a monopoly in 1982, and forced by the U.S. government to spin off most of its assets.
I recently watched a TikTok video featuring what appeared to be an Indian family engaged in the production of matches. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMhmxJVUD/
The entire family worked cohesively, from acquiring the wood, splitting it, and then feeding it into a machine for large-scale production.
Their operation, impressive in scope, gave the impression that they were striving to dominate the market. It’s likely they started small, but now, they have the means to afford sophisticated machinery, with a substantial portion of the labor automated.
The family's intense focus and clear understanding of their path to survival and wealth were palpable throughout the video.
After watching the clip in its entirety, I realized a key insight: monopoly is one of the fastest, if not the most efficient, ways to accumulate immense wealth. It’s the surest way to consolidate resources and outpace competitors.
Now, imagine applying this monopolistic approach to another industry, such as red oil. You could begin by focusing relentlessly on lowering the price to the point where competitors can't match you.
Don’t allow middlemen to inflate the price by buying in bulk. Instead, have your own fleet of vehicles or a network of stores that sell directly to consumers, allowing them to benefit from your lower prices.
When competitors, mostly middlemen, realize they’ve been cut out of the loop, they may retaliate by spreading misinformation about your product, claiming it's inferior or diluted with chemicals.
Therefore, it’s crucial to have a robust marketing team and even employ researchers to validate and certify your product as pure, organic, and superior to others.
Present proof of its authenticity, not only in Nigeria but across Africa and the globe. Build the best image, branding, and professional presence, so your competitors have no avenue to undermine your credibility.
To further strengthen your market position, invest in major platforms and television interviews, where you can explain why your product is of the highest quality but sold at a lower price as a service to humanity, contrasting with competitors selling inferior products at inflated prices.
You might spend years—two, three, five, or even ten—operating without substantial profit (just like WhatsApp did), but stay focused on your ultimate goal. Your mission is to crash the price, pushing out competitors until they give up.
They’re in it for quick profit, but you’re in it to dominate the market, knowing profits will come later when your brand becomes the household name.
Just like how people colloquially refer to all bottled water as "Ragolis," detergent as "Omo," or seasoning as "Maggi," your red oil brand could become synonymous with the product itself.
Once your brand is fully entrenched, there will come a time when a food crisis arises, driving the price of red oil skyward. That's when you'll reap the benefits, recouping all your losses in a short period as prices soar beyond even the cost of rice.
At this point, you could strategically establish 10 to 20 more companies, each with a unique brand identity, competing against your original business.
These new companies would sell at higher prices, giving consumers the illusion of choice while you're actually controlling all the players in the market.
This is the rich man’s game: the poor are conditioned to chase degrees, shun agriculture, and view certain trades as beneath them. I no dey against degree o, I'm just stating facts.
Families are proud when their children graduate, but those same children are trapped in the cycle of working for rich men who control every critical industry.
These men own the companies you work for, the homes you pay rent for, and the food you buy. In essence, you’re toiling for them throughout your life.
While you spend your hard-earned money on education to boost your ego and pay the government, much of which is likely misappropriated by the FG, you end up working your whole life for a wealthy individual or politician who monopolized industries long before you arrived.
Your salary, earned with precious time, is handed back to these rich men in the form of rent, transportation costs, and food purchases. Ultimately, you’ll realize that your entire life was spent working for someone else’s gain.
These wealthy men and their cliques have monopolized almost every essential industry. It’s no coincidence—they’ve figured out how to grow their wealth, reinvest, and control sectors, while avoiding the pitfalls of luxury and distraction at first until they arrive. Now they've arrived, they now live in opulence while you labor for them.
If you, like many, weren’t born into wealth, it’s critical to carefully plan your life so that the rich don’t exploit your time and energy for more than a decade or two.
Sometimes, you’ll need to work for them initially to generate capital, but you must set a timeline for when you’ll break free.
If you don’t yet have children, focus on achieving financial independence first, Let your first congratulations not be a child, if you're still young and struggling. Break free from the rat race, then bring a child into a life of abundance.
Once you achieve success, immediately educate your children, exposing them to the games being played in every industry. Equip them with the knowledge to navigate these traps while ensuring they don’t get caught in them.
Returning to the red oil industry—eventually, during economic shakeups, oil will become one of the most sought-after commodities for women in the kitchen and you’ll be the only one or the biggest selling.
At that point, you’ll recover all the losses incurred from crashing the market for years in just a day. This is why you often hear stories of billionaires making billions in a day. The world forgot the millions or billions they lost in years without giving up.
For those in crypto, imagine having 100 or 200 cryptocurrency accounts for a future trader, each containing amounts from $10 to $1,000 per account or more.
When the market conditions are favorable, you execute trades, but never all at once. With such a strategy, you’ll never run out of capital.
Our problem as humans often lies in capital or the intellectual capacity and discipline to start, manage, and persist with a venture till it bears fruits even if it takes a decade.
Once you’ve grasped this, apply a monopolistic mindset, and you’ll inevitably succeed, continuing to win while those who lack understanding remain trapped in their endless cycle of complaints and blame game.
This despair often persists across generations until someone in the family finally breaks the jinx and liberates the entire lineage forever.
Indeed, the post right above is stellar and a product of disruptive thinking.
iLegendd: Nothing to fear. What goes up must come down to a certain level. That's why we have bull and bear market. The only thing needed is to have capital ready and patience.
Wealthy people are wicked. When their money run low, they sponsor war or violence and the market crashes so that they can buy more at a cheaper rate because they've already sold at the top.
That time they're buying more, a common man who saved some cash and understands their game will join them and buy too and you'll benefit from their manipulation as they pump the market.
iLegendd: The Evolution of Nigerian Pounds to Nigerian Naira and Exchange Rates
Starting from 1940 (before Nigeria gained independence), the Nigerian currency and its exchange rate against the U.S. Dollar evolved through significant changes, primarily due to shifts in Nigeria’s political and economic landscape.
Here's a summary of how the exchange rate developed from 1940 to 2024:
1940-1960 (Colonial Era):
Currency in Use: The Nigerian pound (pegged to the British pound sterling) was the official currency.
Exchange Rate: As Nigeria was under British rule, the exchange rate followed the British system. The Nigerian pound was equivalent to the British pound, which was relatively strong.
Around this time, 1 British pound (₤) was equivalent to around $4.03 USD.
1960-1973 (Post-Independence):
1960: Nigeria gained independence and maintained the Nigerian pound, still pegged to the British pound.
Exchange Rate: 1 Nigerian pound = 1.03 USD at independence.
1973: The Nigerian government introduced the Naira, replacing the Nigerian pound.
Nigeria enjoyed an oil boom during the 1970s, making the naira strong relative to the U.S. dollar.
1973-1980: The naira was almost at parity with the dollar.
1 NGN = 1.52 USD at the time of the naira’s introduction.
By the late 1970s, 1 NGN = 0.65 USD (strong naira).
1980-1990 (Structural Adjustment and Decline):
Early 1980s: Oil prices began to fall, weakening Nigeria's economy.
1981: 1 USD = 0.61 NGN (the naira was still strong).
1985: 1 USD = 3.30 NGN.
Mid-Late 1980s: Due to economic reforms (including a Structural Adjustment Program), the naira was devalued.
1986-1990: 1 USD = 5-9 NGN.
1990-2000:
Throughout the 1990s, the naira continued to depreciate sharply.
1994: 1 USD = 22 NGN.
1998: 1 USD = 85 NGN.
By the end of the 1990s, the rate hovered around 85-100 NGN per USD.
2000-2010:
The early 2000s witnessed more economic instability and inflation.
2000: 1 USD = 100 NGN.
2008: 1 USD = 130 NGN.
2010: 1 USD = 150 NGN.
2010-2020:
The naira depreciated rapidly during the 2010s due to oil price crashes and economic instability.
2014: 1 USD = 164 NGN.
2016: Following a currency devaluation by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), 1 USD = 315 NGN.
By 2020, 1 USD = 360-380 NGN (official rate), while black market rates were around 450 NGN.
2020-2024:
The naira weakened further due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and declining foreign reserves.
2021: 1 USD = 400-500 NGN.
2023: Official rates were around 1 USD = 750 NGN, with black market rates crossing 900 NGN.
2024: The exchange rate has reached around 1 USD = 1200-1600 NGN in official markets, while parallel (black) market rates ranges from 1500-1950 NGN at some point.
Summary of Key Exchange Rate Milestones:
1940-1960: 1 British Pound = $4.03 (Nigerian Pound followed).
These changes reflect Nigeria's transition from a colonial economy, oil dependency, and the effects of inflation and economic mismanagement.
With the above, have it in mind that $1 to ₦2000 is eminent and doubling it from ₦2,000 to ₦4,000-₦5,000 is just a matter of 2 decades or a new disaster or another bad leader assuming office.
So, with this, you can easily predict the future. Be a GLE-BOSS for your sake and the sake of your children, grandchildren and generations ahead. That is the only way to protect your money.
Even the Dollar is not safe if you're judging its price against gold or BTC. Now, let's talk about gold and BTC too.
The historical relationship between gold and the U.S. dollar has evolved significantly over time due to changes in monetary policies, global economics, and the shift away from the gold standard. Here’s an overview of the Gold vs. U.S. Dollar exchange from the 1940s to 2024:
1940-1971 (Bretton Woods Era):
1940s: The Bretton Woods Agreement was signed in 1944, establishing the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency, with its value tied to gold. Under this system:
1 ounce of gold = $35 USD.
1950s-1960s: Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the price of gold remained fixed at $35 per ounce, while global currencies were pegged to the U.S. dollar.
Gold Standard: The U.S. held large gold reserves to back the dollar, and other countries could convert their U.S. dollar holdings into gold at this fixed price.
1971-1976 (End of Gold Standard):
1971: President Richard Nixon ended the direct convertibility of the U.S. dollar to gold, effectively abandoning the gold standard. This decision, known as the "Nixon Shock," allowed the dollar to float freely in the global markets, and gold prices were no longer fixed.
1971: The price of gold rose from $35 to around $42 per ounce.
1973: By this year, the Bretton Woods system had fully collapsed, and gold prices became market-driven.
1973: Gold prices reached approximately $65 per ounce.
1976: The official price of gold was completely decoupled from the dollar.
By 1976, gold traded at $140 per ounce.
1980s (High Inflation and Price Surge):
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, the U.S. faced high inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, leading to a surge in gold prices.
1980: Gold prices reached an all-time high of approximately $850 per ounce due to the Iran crisis, inflation fears, and a weakening dollar.
However, as inflation was brought under control and the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates, gold prices declined throughout the mid-1980s.
1985: Gold prices settled at around $300-$400 per ounce.
1990s (Stability and Decline):
During the 1990s, gold prices remained relatively stable as global inflation was low, and the dollar strengthened due to robust economic growth in the U.S.
1995-1999: Gold prices ranged between $250-$300 per ounce.
2000-2010 (Bull Market in Gold):
In the early 2000s, gold began to rise again, fueled by global economic uncertainty, rising inflation concerns, and a weakening U.S. dollar.
2001: Gold was trading at around $270 per ounce.
2008 Financial Crisis: During the 2008 global financial crisis, gold prices surged as investors sought safe-haven assets.
2008: Gold prices reached approximately $800-$900 per ounce.
2010: Gold hit a new all-time high as global economic uncertainty persisted post-recession.
2010: Gold traded at $1,400 per ounce.
2011-2020 (Record Highs and Fluctuations):
2011: Due to the European debt crisis, U.S. credit rating downgrade, and inflation fears, gold reached a historic high of $1,900 per ounce.
2013-2015: Gold prices retreated as the U.S. economy recovered and the Federal Reserve indicated a return to higher interest rates.
2015: Gold fell back to around $1,050 per ounce.
2016-2020: Gold prices rebounded again due to geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Amid the pandemic, gold reached a new all-time high of $2,070 per ounce in August 2020 as global uncertainty pushed investors toward gold.
2021-2024 (Post-Pandemic and Inflation Concerns):
After peaking in 2020, gold prices saw some fluctuations but remained elevated due to inflation concerns, Federal Reserve monetary policy changes, and global uncertainty.
2021-2022: Gold prices ranged between $1,700 and $2,000 per ounce.
2023-2024: With continued inflation pressures, a strong dollar, and global geopolitical issues, gold continues to trade near its high levels, fluctuating around $1,800-$2,000 per ounce.
Summary of Key Gold Price Milestones (per ounce):
1940s-1971: $35 (fixed under the gold standard).
1971: $42 (end of the gold standard).
1980: $850 (inflation and geopolitical tensions).
2000: $270 (low during economic stability).
2011: $1,900 (European debt crisis).
2020: $2,070 (pandemic-driven uncertainty).
2023-2024: $1,800-$2,720 (inflation and geopolitical tensions).
This timeline shows the historical shifts in the value of gold versus the U.S. dollar, moving from fixed rates under the gold standard to the modern, market-driven price fluctuations.
The history of Bitcoin (BTC) vs the U.S. Dollar (USD) showcases the evolution of the world’s first cryptocurrency, its massive price fluctuations, and its rise from an obscure digital asset to a global financial phenomenon. Here’s a breakdown of Bitcoin’s price trajectory relative to the dollar from its inception to 2024:
2009-2011 (Inception and Early Growth):
2009: Bitcoin was created by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. In its early days, Bitcoin had no market price since it was primarily mined by enthusiasts.
The first recorded Bitcoin transaction occurred in 2010 when a programmer, Laszlo Hanyecz, paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas, now referred to as "Bitcoin Pizza Day."
Price in 2010: At this time, Bitcoin was worth $0.0008 USD per BTC.
2011: Bitcoin crossed the $1 mark for the first time in February.
By June 2011, Bitcoin reached $31 USD, but a sharp correction followed, bringing the price back down to $2-4 USD by the end of the year.
2012-2013 (First Significant Rally):
2012: Bitcoin saw steady but modest growth as more people became interested in cryptocurrency.
By the end of 2012, Bitcoin was trading around $13 USD.
2013: This year marked Bitcoin's first major bull run. The price spiked due to increasing adoption, media attention, and the launch of exchanges like Mt. Gox.
By April 2013, Bitcoin surged to $260 USD, but it quickly dropped to $50-60 USD after a crash.
Later that year, in November, Bitcoin had its first real parabolic rise, reaching an all-time high of $1,200 USD before crashing again due to regulatory concerns and the collapse of Mt. Gox.
2014-2016 (Mt. Gox Crash and Bear Market):
2014: The year started with Bitcoin around $800-1,000 USD, but after the Mt. Gox exchange was hacked, Bitcoin's price dropped sharply.
For most of 2014, Bitcoin traded between $300-500 USD.
2015: Bitcoin slowly recovered as the crypto space stabilized after the Mt. Gox fallout. However, it remained in a prolonged bear market.
Bitcoin ranged between $200-400 USD for most of the year.
2016: Bitcoin saw steady growth, driven by increasing adoption and interest from institutional investors. The halving event (when mining rewards were reduced) also helped push prices higher.
By the end of 2016, Bitcoin was trading around $900 USD.
2017 (First Major Bull Run and Explosion to $20,000):
2017: This was the year Bitcoin truly went mainstream. A wave of retail and institutional investment, along with the launch of initial coin offerings (ICOs) on Ethereum, fueled a massive bull run.
By mid-2017, Bitcoin had reached $2,500-3,000 USD.
In December 2017, Bitcoin hit an all-time high of around $19,800 USD, before crashing as the bubble burst. By the end of 2017, it had fallen back to $13,000 USD.
2018-2019 (Bear Market and Recovery):
2018: Bitcoin entered a bear market after its meteoric rise in 2017. Throughout the year, the price steadily dropped, reaching lows of around $3,200 USD by December.
The price fluctuations were fueled by concerns over regulation, exchange hacks, and general market instability.
2019: Bitcoin began to recover after the 2018 crash, driven by renewed interest in blockchain technology and digital assets.
Mid-2019 saw Bitcoin rise to around $13,000 USD, but by the end of the year, it had dropped back to $7,000 USD.
2020 (COVID-19 Pandemic and Bitcoin’s Rise to $30,000):
2020: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global markets, but it also fueled Bitcoin's rise as investors turned to it as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.
In March 2020, Bitcoin briefly dropped to $4,000 USD during the market crash, but it quickly recovered.
By the end of 2020, Bitcoin had surged to new all-time highs, trading around $29,000 USD.
2021 (Bitcoin's Boom to $69,000):
2021: Bitcoin experienced an explosive bull market driven by institutional investment, mainstream adoption, and increasing interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
In April 2021, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $64,000 USD.
After a correction, Bitcoin rallied again and reached its all-time high of $69,000 USD in November 2021.
2022 (Bear Market and Market Corrections):
2022: After its highs in 2021, Bitcoin entered another bear market due to rising inflation, interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, and general risk aversion in global markets.
By mid-2022, Bitcoin fell to around $20,000 USD.
In November 2022, the collapse of the FTX exchange and a general decline in the crypto market pushed Bitcoin to around $16,000 USD, marking the bottom of that year.
2023-2024 (Post-Crash Recovery and New Developments):
2023: Bitcoin began to recover slowly as the global economy stabilized and more institutional investors entered the space. Concerns over inflation, regulatory developments, and the halving event expected in 2024 drove positive sentiment.
By mid-2023, Bitcoin was trading in the range of $27,000 to $35,000 USD.
2024: Bitcoin’s price continues to experience volatility as the next halving event approaches and global market conditions remain uncertain. As of early 2024, Bitcoin trades around $30,000 to $40,000 USD, though this could change significantly in response to macroeconomic trends and crypto adoption.
Summary of Key Bitcoin Price Milestones:
2010: $0.0008 (first recorded price).
2011: $31 (first significant rally).
2013: $1,200 (first parabolic rise).
2017: $19,800 (end of the first major bull run).
2018: $3,200 (end of 2018 bear market).
2020: $29,000 (pandemic-driven bull run).
2021: $69,000 (all-time high).
2022: $16,000 (post-FTX crash).
2024: $30,000-$74,000 (current).
Bitcoin’s price trajectory has been marked by extreme volatility, influenced by technological developments, investor sentiment, global events, and regulatory shifts.
afoife: I used to own an Opel zafira 2006 model. A very pleasant car to drive but the drought of parts could be hurting most especially body fittings. Why not get an older model and seek a good mechanic to advise you on the engine variant cos they come in different Shades. In all I had no regrets, it was a good car while it lasted.
Etrusen: Edo nation is located in south south Nigeria and can be found in the present day Edo state. Edo state is mostly known for her deep root in culture which revolve round the king known as "OBA".
TO the very topic of the day which have to with the name and meaning of Edo people
Ada(Adanegbe): help given to each other
Adesuwa :child born into wealth
Abiemwense :divine birth
Adesagbon: center of the world
Aghedo: looking at the Edo's
Aghayedo: we shall go to Edo
Ailelunuagbon : don't follow the words of men
Aigbe: Don't kill
Aiguobasimwin : you don't argue with the king
Aigbedo: They don't kill Edo's
Aifuwa : don't misuse wealth.
Aisagbonrioba :King are not made here on earth
Aimierovbiye : None is like your mother's child
Aiwerioghene: None can change God
Abieyuwa : born into wealth
Aghadiagbon : when coming into the world
Asonsavan : Night is bigger than daylight
Ason : Night
Ayemwosa : who is like God?
Aziegbemwin: be patient
Ayo: infinity
Efe : riches
Ebo :God
Edo: Love
Edobo : Edo builds
Edorodion : Edo is eldest
Edoro : Edo is one
Edosomwan: Edo is more than one man
Edoze: Edo was helpful
Edozien : Edo endures
Erhahon : father cares
Erhabo: Father builds
Egbon : life tree
Evian : Worry not
Ese : gift, help.
Eseosa: God gift
Esangbedo: Esans don't kill the Edo's
Ewaenoseha: Wisdom is better than oracle
Ede: Days
Eduzola: Days of the week
Edoma: Edo is good
Ehi: Destiny
Ehimwenma: my destiny is good
Ehikioya: Destiny set path to prosperity
Eloghosa: nothing is difficult for God
Edoba: the day of the king
Etinosa: God's strength
Eghe : Time
Eghosa: the time of God
Ewuare : The war is over
Eki : Market
Idemudia: have risen again after a fall
Iduriase: Edo is right
Ivie : Royalty
Iyi: Marks
Iyiewuare : the marks of Ewuare
Iredia : Have come to stay
Idia : Settled
ighiwiyisi: I will not lost to the world
Isede: fulfilled destiny
igbinedion: Fight of the elders
Igbinoba : the fight of the king
Igbinewuare: the fights of Ewuare
Igbinosa : God's fight
Imasuen: I didn't start it
Imade: I didn't fall into humans plans
Ijesurobo: Christ my doctor,healer.
Iyare : journey mercy
ikponmwonsa: thanks to God
Idehen : have come to know
Izoduwa: I have the path of prosperity
Izuwa: Have chosen wealth,prosperity
Nowamagbe : one without home problem
omoyemwen : I love children
Odion: senior (in a twin)
Ovhokhan: second (in a twin)
Osazuwa : God have chosen wealth
Osazee : God is helpful
Osayande: God own all days
Osaguona : God is a perfect creator
Ogbe: Home
Ogbemudia : home is balance, together,united.
Omosigho: Children is more than money,wealth.
Omorodion: children is first
Omokaro:children watches
Okaro: first son
Ogieva: second son
Okoro: Prince
Osahon: God cares
Obakpolo : King is great
Osakpolo : God is great
Obazee : the king is helpful
Ogiesoba : A duke is not a king
Obaredo : the king is Edo
Obaretin : the king is strength
Osaretin: God is strength
Osamudiamen : God stood for me
Osayomore: God is the giver of children
Osazevbide : God makes all things work
Osagbovo: God don't jealous
Obamogie : the king is Installed
Osayuki : God created stars, moon
Owen : Sun
Owie : morning
Owenaze: the foot you chose
Owa: house
Otasowie : Evening is better than morning
Oyomire: it interest me
Onaiwu: this will not die
Uyi : Respect
Uyiwmen : character,behavior.
Urhoghide: the door shall not fall
Ugbo : Farm
Uvbi: lady
Ubi: bitterness
Uwa: wealth
Uwadiae : wealth is secured,balance
Ugiagbe : you cannot be killed
Uwagboe : wealth is secured,balance
and other countless names that are used by the Edo people worldwide which the people unique.
Bump.
"Omorogie" and "Omoregie." Suffixes... Ogie and Egie.
londonerr: Rest in peace. David Omoregie was perhaps the most influential member of the car talk section with his readiness to assist both online and offline... A great individual....
I learnt he was in an accident as an occupant in the vehicle a few months ago.
May God grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
DukeNija: As someone who has used both cars, I consider myself more than qualified to respond from a user standpoint.
Camry 2012-14 (Pros) 1. Soft suspension, less bumpy ride ( Lexus like) 2. Fast passing power at cruising speed 3. Very reliable 4. Okay fuel economy
Cons 1. Less responsive acceleration from stop 2. Lackluster handling and driving dynamics 3. Confusing infotainment system especially the Bluetooth connection and blurry screen 4. Boring interior (I had the XLE)
Honda Accord 2013-15 (Pros) 1. Fast acceleration from stop 2. Quality and more luxurious interior (EXL) 3. Excellent fuel economy and even better with the ECON button available in all options. 4. Good infotainment system, clearer and more user friendly screen 5. Better safety features like the blindspot camera which is soooo important in Lagos. Lol
Cons. 1. Harsher ride and suspension(You feel more road bumps than the Camry) 2. More road noise especially at cruising speed 3. Slightly less reliable than the Camry
NB: I sold the Camry and bought the Accord. I was never in tune with the Camry as a driving enthusiast. The Accord is a match made in Japan. My wife and Dad prefer the Camry. This is my honest opinion cos they’re both excellent cars.
laiza: The Honda has better fuel efficiency but durability and speed the Toyota 2014 is the best. It was designed for better performance than the previous model and it was specifically made in the year Japan was hosting drag racing tournament. That car brain box has 14 pins, it is not just a car, that is a machine. But if you can't maintain it best go for the Honda because it costs a lot to maintain and be mindful of the wheels of the Honda as all Honda cars have that problem.
Konquest: Incidentally, Benin City in Edo State and Lagos State were the FIRST locations in Nigeria to start the use of NNPC-powered CNG cars many years ago in the 1990s and Edo has NEVER witnessed a single disaster from CNG cars and buses. This incident will have to be investigated by the Intelligence agencies to find out if it's a sabotage or not.
CNG (methane gas) is NOT as dangerous and explosive as the regular cooking gas (LPG) because it simply dissipates into the air. Also, about 75 countries worldwide including the United States use CNG fuel for powering their vehicles and industries, so, some highly asinine and ignorant posts on page one about CNG being untested or not being used in other countries isn't true.
There is a STRAND consisting of some highly negative and unstable people in nearly every society worldwide who want to continue to maintain the primitive status quo when it comes to manipulating and exploiting the largely "unthinking" masses. Period.
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ednut1: The owners of the African stores mostly import themselves . My last visit to an African store i saw this. Omo I quickly drop am. 130 Canadian dollars 😂.
Almost everything in Nigeria is being imported here. Bottled coke/fanta, Alomo , gulder , that chin chin in a red pack, burger peanut, maggi, yam, semo, elubo, palm oil, detergent, bar soap, creams, beans, rice, crayfish, stockfish etc
DyshApp: The "japa" movement has inspired many Nigerians to seek opportunities abroad, especially in the US, UK, and Canada. While adjusting to life overseas, they often miss the tastes of home, creating demand for authentic Nigerian foods. Nigerian cuisine, loved for its rich flavors, appeals to both Nigerians abroad and food enthusiasts. As demand grows for Nigerian ingredients, here are foods worth exporting:
Yam Flour Yam flour, created by drying and grinding yams, is essential in Nigerian cuisine, particularly for preparing Amala, a cherished staple often paired with traditional Nigerian soups. It's light, has a long shelf life, and is naturally gluten-free, making it appealing to health- conscious consumers globally.
For export, ensure your yam flour is packaged and processed according to international standards. Highlight its gluten-free quality to attract both African and international customers.
Palm Oil Palm oil plays a crucial role in many West African dishes, delivering a distinct, authentic flavour that's difficult to substitute. Beyond cooking, it's also commonly found in cosmetics and wellness products. Nigerian palm oil, when sustainably and ethically sourced, holds strong appeal in Western markets.
Ensure that your palm oil is certified as sustainably sourced, as environmental considerations are increasingly important to Western consumers. Additionally, make sure it meets FDA and EU regulatory standards for successful export.
Denko2721987: So Elon MusK.. one of the smartest richest guys on the planet among many others who supports Trump doesn't matter.. You people just think everyone must be dump like you .. Aren't u curious that many of these celebrities who attended Diddy parties many of whom are known Satanist are the ones endorsing Kamala.. You that know Americans more than everybody in the world..
If una like, make una they allow the left and fake news media to programme your brains to a complete state of psychotic mess
Trump is evil and an existential threat but was the only one who maintained world and regional peace during his time as president while still reiterating his desires for the war in Ukraine to stop and for people to stop dying while the funders of the wars who are profiting off it aka Trump haters are buying yatch everyday..
IamANigerianMan: I met one of their personel at TOTAL Asokoro last week, this guy could not write, he could not speak... That DSS needs another screen to let some go...
Are you old enough to remember the level of impunity, nepotism, and other crimes that Marilyn Ogar carried out under Jonathan? You people were supporting her then, she could do no wrong. She invaded the office of the opposition party, she prevented political opponents from traveling out of the country.
Ogar and this one are both the same. You have no right to wail about what you supported previously.
fergie001: The former DG of SSS, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, has turned an otherwise elite, professionally-run service into a graveyard of career aspirations, an orchard of nepotism and an armed corps of 40 Blantyre Crescent. He lowered the recruitment bar, removed multi-layer screening process to recruit personnel who couldn’t even pass Halogen Security aptitude test.
Bichi arguably recruited the highest number of Cotonou “graduates” into the service. He willfully extended the tenure of some retired directors in his good book for years, killing the ambitions of the aspiring directors.
He allowed his wife to lord over the service, influencing recruitment, promotion and discipline. As a peasant socialite and novo riche, she always oppressed people with a superfluity of everything at the expense of public funds. She moved around in a long motorcade with dozens of Tavor-wielding personnel, harassing motorists. She was a stormy petrel who was majorly in the news for either assaulting her tailor for failing to meet a deadline or picking a fight with opposition politicians.
His impudent, spoiled brat son shrugged off public criticism to gleefully display a fleet of luxury cars on social media. At the expense of public funds, he has a number SSS operatives giving him cover at football arena, nightclub and political campaign rallies.
The new DG should review the cases of detainees, be professional in the discharge of his duty and keep his family away from meddling in the affairs of the service. The service does not only need a factory reset but flushing!
Two people have died after a Delta airplane tire exploded while it was being changed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
A Delta employee and contractor were killed at the scene, while a third person suffered serious injuries.
The incident occurred in the maintenance area of the airport just after 5am on Tuesday.
Delta TechOps is responsible for the maintenance of all the airline's planes, and Atlanta serves as the global headquarters, servicing more than 200 routes around the world.
It is understood the Boeing 757 arrived in Atlanta from Las Vegas on Sunday night, WSB-TV reported.
Flight Radar tracking data reveals the plane had completed four short-haul trips on Sunday between Tampa, Atlanta and Las Vegas.
The incident comes just months after another Delta Boeing lost its nose wheel while attempting to take off from the same airport.
John Laughter, the President and Chief of Operations of Delta TechOps, issued a note to staff on Tuesday morning acknowledging the tragedy is 'heartbreaking for us all.'
He said: 'I’m deeply saddened to share that three TechOps team members were involved in an accident that took place early this morning in Atlanta... Wheel & Brake Shop.
'Please know your safety and wellbeing comes first – always, and that your leaders are here for you. Please continue to take good care of yourself and one another.
'We’re all in this together, and we’ll get through this by supporting each other.'
Laughter said resources will remain onsite to assist for as long as required, and directed distressed staff to the HR department, while also offering a 24/7 counseling service.
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