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diegwu01:
Earlier, Nigeria was reported to have agreed a yuan-swap deal with China, although it has not been finalised.


[b]He said the currency gives Nigeria flexibility in buying Chinese goods with yuan rather than dollars, corroborating Emefiele’s stance.

“We still use the dollar. But if it not enough and there are some people who want to invest in the country, instead of crying that they cannot take dollar out, there might be yuan that they would be happy to take out because it is now internationalized as a currency and they can use it. So, it gives us a much larger option.

“As you know, a lot of importers now are complaining that they are not able to access the dollars to buy good and things like that. So, if we have in addition to dollar, we have yuan, then they can also have that available.”

The deal has not been totally consummated by all parties involved, but the prospects are bright for Nigeria as remnibi hub in West Africa.[/i]



A lot of folks here have comprehension problems..

Yes they do have serious comprehension issues. I bet they didnt read the statements above . All they saw was "no yuan deal".


These people make me feel I dont understand english sometimes.

enieme:
I understand what ur trying to say. But I have no idea why it's that way.

Its the Nigerian factor.

enieme:
well somewhere else I know- a block of 4 flats with same epileptic power supply gets 38, 000naira bill.

Which DISCO, generally over here even if each flat gets billed separately I dont think it should be more than 1,500-2,500 each thats about 10k. I also think some DISCOS tend to charge more.

We were paying like 3,500-4,000 before and when they removed the 750 compulsory monthly charge and increased the tariff calculated by the estimated consumption analysis they show on the bill it hovered around 2,500-2550 for the past 2 -3 months and from that their bar chart electricity consumption in our areas has been quite low since February- almost half of what was consumed in January which we know/feel as consumers.

According to them they say my area consumption is 100KWH for March and their tariff is 24naira , they just add VAT and its about 2,520.

So I am wondering how 38,000 came to be for four flats in this epileptic situation , do charges vary per DISCO or they are assumed to consume what they did not.

Reason why I prefer prepaid meters, neither DISCO nor consumer gets cheated. Some people use their units on prepaid for a very long time.

Sorry for the epistle

enieme:
I blv her flat is the reason ur flat is getting that Bill.

Not necessarily, though I think his bill is outrageous. Even we paying the 2,500 where is the light? We pay to fulfil all righteousness. Prepaid metering is the solution.

RiloKiley:
This isn't possible Na, haba!

looolz I just told you what I paid last week its possible. I think over here they charged based on connection to the pole not by flat except you request for separate bills for the flats.

And over here they bring bills as early as day 5 in the month.

I am not surprised at OP's question. I had a similar experience with a married man.

I was teaching in a school immediately after NYSC and there was this computer teacher who is a married man. We were in the staff room one day when someone called him that there's a job somewhere but the clause is the person should not be more than 28 years.

He was 30 as at then,this man came to ask my colleague and I and we said give us the mail lets apply then I remembered his wife and I asked casually is your wife more than 28 years, he said no, I now said why not let her have the opportunity then he said you know women now once they start making money they will feel pompous and start behaving somehow.

I was shocked , the job pays 4times the peanuts all of us were earning and this guy can borrow money ehn(simply because the salary is not just enough for a family) His wife was a housewife with no business oo.
Now he saw an opportunity that will relieve your family just because of insecurity he let it slide.

OP the fact that you are even thinking about it says a lot. If it was the type of job, stress she will undergo, location of the office that you were thinking about its understandable. If it was a job that pays half your salary I guess you won't hesitate/think about it.

It is well ooo.


Now I understand the prayer they pray in my church "May you not marry your enemy"

2,500 EKEDC.

For the whole compound, 3 flats.

Interesting thread.

I recommend mr Gbenga. I was actually a bit skeptical sending money to someone I dont knw but I dont regret it.

The docs were ready within 7working days and I got them Via EMS speed post in Lagos 3 days after it was ready. He attended to me well, good customer service. He even linked me up with another nairalander when I needed to open an account urgently. He answered all my questions patiently.

Nice one Mr gbenga Keep it up.

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SirShymexx:
Eweso!

Yes, I just grew up a screw up. But thank the most high for my life cos I've grown out of it and I'm the most reserved person ever now. It shocked everyone as well, especially when you see ya mum saying her prayers worked lol. Events and life experiences led to the transformation and that's when you start appreciating ya parents more and have a perfect understanding that they never hated you, they just wanted the best for you.

Anyway, I get ya explanation. I'm a Christian as well, albeit more of technically these days...I was just asking you logical questions discerning minds would ask cos religion is mostly about faith. Hey, just do whatever works for you - I don't have a problem with it.

Err, I wanna clown around with a thread now like I always do when I'm bored. Make sure you bless the topic when you're online.

Ewesoo!

Well her prayer did work. Did you say you are reserved hmm. Okay then.

Will look out for it, just dont yab the female folk like you did on that driving thread.

pinkpearl17:
[/b]I really dont think a girl from a loving home becomes a baby mama. There is this feeling of inadequacy, low self worth, the longing to belong that push them into it[b]. How many homes cater to the emotional needs of their children?.

Really?

How about those that become baby mamas by mistake?

What I can infer from your statement is that it is most likely a baby mama is from an unloving home, correct me if I assumed wrongly. If I am right then your statement is quite wrong.

Shymm3x:




Lol. Now imagine when you always stay up late in ya room till 12am playing super nintendo and sega. Sometimes movies. Then you've to wake up that early to stand for an hour before going to school.

My pops used to beat me like a thief. But I'm not even going to lie, I was troublesome - the black sheep in the family. I was just so hyperactive and aggressive growing up...and it's still a mystery that I never got kicked out of any school or diagnosed of ADHD when I was young. Perhaps it's cos I was one of the best students. I was just the kid that used to play super-hard and get into fights almost everyday.

Looking back now, I'd say the arse whooping I took from my pops did help me a lot cos I feared him and subconsciously that kind of helped me make certain decisions that saved my life. But taking the arse whooping wasn't fun at all.



People just aren't loyal. It's always better not to expect it from people.



Dayum!

But how come the dates for Easter change every year? Is it that they don't know when the resurrection happened, or it's just basically another scam? And if Jesus died for me as a black man, why're my black people and Africa at the bottom of the totem pole of everything? Don't you think we need some love as well since black folks are the most loyal to him these days in a world where loyalty is dead?

Thank goodness you admit you were troublesome

I think it has to do with the calender itself, I think I read something somewhere sometimes back about this calender we are using that its not the "original one". I think we blacks generally have our own issues and that may contribute to why it seems we are not as developed as others.


Sorry the reply is coming late, just logged in after a long while

Theres nothing wrong having the bore hole and giving people for free in an ideal situation but because of the circumstances surrounding this your dads option will be better.

Alajas business will be closed down and considering the fact that she has saved your family water costs for some years its better to just do the borehole alone.

Its because that your sister is not staying in Nigeria that's why she's thinking that way. Make her understand that this is naija.

Wisdom is needed, no need to create avoidable friend-enemies.

WiseBully:
1. It is insensible to move out because your mates have moved out too.

2. It is insensible to move out because you want to enjoy free illicit sex every night.

3. It is insensible to move out because you want freedom to thicken your wayward indulgences.

4. However, move if your life is being frustrated where you are.

5. Please be sure that your movement is for good. Going and coming like the prodigal son is the beginning of your failure in life.

6. You are an embarrassment if you keep coming back to ask for financial assistance to settle house rent or feed yourself after pompously moving out. You may never excel.

7. Sometimes first save enough from your new job, then move out later. It is foolish to plunder all your first earnings on rent when you actually have a comfortable place you could manage for a while.

Note that most successful parents of today actually got married while still in their parents' house. What drives out most young people of today is the crave for freedom to indulge in illegal sexual activities as often as they like. Staying under parental authority checks excesses.


Cc: lalasticlala

Nice one. Though I really don't agree with the get married in your parents place part.

You see peeps saying once a guy is 25 and he is still living with his parents he is not a man.

Why not invest (or save) the cash you would have spent on rent for those years and utilities and something that will yield more cash in the long run while you spend just some amount on helping financially in your parents place. It is understandable that you get a place if location is a factor and you just have to get your own place to ease access to work/business.

People have built houses of their own before they got married while still staying with their parents.

I feel one should cut all possible costs while one can. I know people that have been working for years, investing their money and it was when they were ready to marry they moved out.

Shymm3x:
I concur. But not just guys though. I think we all just have this subconscious way of trying to live in the moment and lack of appreciation for things that aren't glamorous from the outside, thus getting carried away. The "good ones" are always like rough diamonds and you've to pay attention to details to know their worth. Being observant and showing appreciation are the keys.

well you are right though,

Shymm3x:
Loooool.

The thought of waking up at 5.am in the morning reminds me of those days growing up which I used to dread. I hated how my parents used to wake me up every morning for praise/worship and morning prayers. And I when moved out of the house, I had to thank the most high that I left that behind. Back then, every time my pops isn't around...it was thanksgiving season cos we could easily persuade our mum to let us pray on our beds. But with pops, you've to get ya arse in the living room at 5.am for that 1hour prayer session, else he'll whoop that arse. Mums are the best, I tell ya.

And what's special 5.am prayer session tho?

Almost all children hate the early morning prayers, thats when the sleep is sweetest yeah moms are the best. Hmm so you got your bum whooped by your dad,These days they say spanking is now equivalent to "battering" I guess thats why there are a lot of spoilt kids.
5am prayer is special because you tend to commit the day into Gods hand, and the timing is a bit significant ( also some spiritual significance) just like when people start vigils by 12am. You tend to pray before all sort of distractions come in, take charge of the day in the spirit realm.

Shymm3x:
I dunno but based on experience, I just think the consciousness of the universe is different today and, most people aren't loyal. And even the ones you think are loyal can just change and follow the tide, hence the need to be very careful and always expect the worst from people.

That's "the one" for you. Folks just need to start dealing with the realities of life and stop chasing dreams that will become a nightmare.



I dunno but big ups to Church, religion, pastors, and religious folks. The world is just a complex place.

Anyway, what does Easter mean to you?

Well generally, I guess things have changed people are hardly trust worthy , values are almost non existent people no longer have morals and somehow it can translate to the declining rate of loyalty we see today even among friends, business partners etc but we still have people who are trying as much as possible to be loyal.

To me Easter signifes a very important aspect of my christain faith, As Christians believe that Jesus died for us and our sins and that shows forth in easter, Its a time of sober reflection as to how He paid the ultimate price so that I can be free and I check if I am representing Him well here in thoughts deeds actions etc and etc, making sure that his suffering is not in vain over my life And ultimately the resurrection which signifies that he lives so I also can live forevermore so it also reminds me of the total victory i have. . I also think one should try to relate with the events of that week that happened many years ago. I guess this passion of the christ movie captures it a to a reasonable extent.

OBAGADAFFI:
Come on man, legalizing your marriage is not about the woman claiming your property in case of divorce .

It is about you securing your future together.

No insurance company, bank, embassy, private or government agency will listen to you if you cannot prove that the woman is your wife. In case of death .

Thank you.
That certificate is what is recognised by most organizations that you are married to the individual.

Its strange people are mentioning divorce, properties etc. It shows what is in their minds.

Onegai:
I've never been to a traditional Bone setter (and would be terrified to go) but how do you explain all these people with positive and negative comments on them? Clearly there's more to it than "they're all awful, incompetent quacks" and like one said, traditional medicine is encouraged with western medicine side by side in several countries who have better healthcare and medical staff than we do.

It's the same issue we have with childbirth and midwives: we have cases of successful midwives delivery and doctors in the west are beginning to ask themselves "do we need so much medical intervention in a normal childbirth situation, why not trust the midwives?" Same issue with Paediatric dentistry (no-one in my hospital abroad realised my baby couldn't open her mouth well due to a tongue tie and assumed it was my faulty breastfeeding technique until a lactation consultant showed them the issue and I was told that in Nigeria, it's the trado-medical people who find these things as doctors are no longer trained to check for them at birth).

Perhaps start a centre whereby qualified Traditional Bone Setters can come and learn hygiene and other necessary things as well as doctors learn from them too. This will create a register of qualified ones and weed out the fakes who handle case beyond their expertise. And yes, I say this as someone whose family are doctors who used to lecture in universities.

Nice comment.

I also think there should be a collaboration between them, those traditional people know a lot. Its just that a lot of the trado healers keep the knowledge to themselves.

e.g if the fontanel does not close in a baby at the required time ( I think yorubas call it oka) they will say got to these herbal people they will give you what to use and it will close and it works.

My former neighbor who is not even a trado healer once helped a mother to a set of twins whose soft spot didn't close. She did some things with a matured snail grounded some leaves in the snail shell mixed with the water oozing out of the snail and told the mum how to use it and it closed. I asked her how she knew it and she said she lived in the village and honestly she knows a lot about natural cure.

Shymm3x:
Lmao @ guys will most likely overlook the ones that wont give them problems. That's so true. I think it's not just guy - that's just a human problem. And it has to do with our innate way of being susceptible to making bad decisions. Hence the quote, "you don't know the value of something until you lose it". We all tend to get carried away with pretense, posturing, glitz, and glamour. I guess that's part of the imperfections that make us human.

Guys get carried away by a whole lot of things without checking what they ought to check for and at the end of the day you see them all over saying how all girls are bad Also a lot of individuals prefer impressing people than what is good for them.

Shymm3x:
Lol. And what are these things? He must follow you to Church every Sunday and wake up at 5.am every morning to do praise and worship with you? Jk jk jk ghsthahsjsjsjj

Is that too much too ask . It is just common sense to look for someone that will share similar values

Shymm3x:
Yes, you need other things apart from material things. Being able to hold a decent conversation is one of them. You just have to be able to talk to chics. Once you get that sorted - you won't really have that much problems.

I agree.

Shymm3x:
Lol. High level of loyalty doesn't exist anymore in today's world and those who possess it are a dying breed. The consciousness today is about, "all man/woman for himself/herself" and you've to accept that reality.

In terms of "the one", I was alluding to what most folks think is a perfect partner - and in most cases it's deeper than what I listed. If "the one" were just what I listed, then I don't think most people would find it difficult to find someone. However, in most cases, you'd see that "the one" is always something folks just created in their heads and only exist in the heads - just figment of one's imagination.

Err, let me get hypothetical and create "the one" for myself in my own head lol. I'd say I want a chic that's a mix between Esther Baxter (ti.ts) and Agnes Masogange (batty), with a face that looks like Sharon Leal or K.D Aubert's face. She has to be educated to at least MSc level with great knowledge of history (I want to home-school my kids, apart from regular schools, cos I don't think the system caters to black kids adequately). She has to be proud of her blackness, grounded, virtuous, and must be a great cook. She has to respect me for who I'm and there has to be connection.

^^^Now look at this: do you honestly think a woman like this exist? That's a classic example of "the one" most folks create in their heads.

We still have a good number of very loyal people around.
Hahaha you are right there though, every body wants that perfect person, someone like that may exist just that the chances are too slim.

Shymm3x:
British or just normal chickens? Don't worry, imma cargo that to you soon.

Normal chickens now

Shymm3x:
Service? I didn't go to Church today. I was at the club all night watching chics twerk to Rihanna's "work" tune and I woke up late this morning. I'm not really a Church guy and since my parents never troubled me about Church this time, I just stayed at mines and went to see them after Church. I dunno but religion and pagan holidays aren't really my thing. But I don't have a problem with folks who are into them.

Regardless, I pray to God every night and though he never says anything back to me, I know he's got my back like the verizon man and he's always protecting me. Hence I don't worry too tough cos I know I won't be alive to day without his grace.

Well i just assumed since its easter you would have gone

why do people have problems with legalizing your marriage, most churches wont even wed you anyway if you have not fulfilled the legal aspect. In my church you go and place the notification in the court and after the required time they give you a document to take to the church and on your wedding day you get your certificate ( Govt issued) and the church certificate.


Much ado about nothing

The same way we have quack doctors is the same way we have quack bone setters. I heared the ijaws are very good at it. Never really had a personal experience, but the day they massage my neighbor's daughter arm it was a bit painful as she was screaming but it got better.

Since lot of them will now demand to see the x-ray result that's good. If only there can be cooperation, the orthopedic docs can learn a thing or two from the trado bone setters and they can also learn some medical procedures from the docs that way they everybody wins.

I just hope the next generation will have bone setters, I hope they are transferring that knowledge.

Well I also guess some of them use jazz.

Shymm3x:
I dunno but I don't think it's that necessary to hide what you've got to meet decent chics.

Actually you are right but since a lot of people think everyone (by everyone they actually mean all Ladies) is a potential gold digger, different testing methods are being employed. One of them is the hide your real status, pretend you are poor or not so financially okay and if she stays she is a wife material

Shymm3x:
It's always better to be yourself and let folks accept you for who you're. Hiding ya stuffs won't stop hungry/needy chics from swinging ya way [/b]cos there are different classes of hungry/needy chics.[b] When you go low, the low hungry/needy chics would swing ya way. Go middle, the middle hungry/needy chics would swing ya way. Or go high, the high hungry/needy chics would swing ya way. So why not save yourself the stress and be more observant when dealing with chics? It's very easy to spot the hungry/needy ones.

As much as I dont want to agree with you on the bolded statement its quite true, No matter what you show forth as your financial worth there will still be someone in that category that will want you just for what you offer. Everything has class, A gold digger will always be a gold digger irrespective of his/ her own financial worth at the moment, theres always some new gold to dig. Nothing beats getting a real/true Lady but of course the guys will most likely overlook the ones that wont give them problems

Shymm3x:
Money does attract ladies but it also depends on usage. You can't be dressing like a bum, lack confidence and social skills, and stay stuck in ya own little world - then expect chics to come look for you. Even with money, everything has to be in place, with the money as the catalyst for fatal attraction.

@bolded-some ladies, I still have not gotten you attracted to someone just because he is rich, Something else should be be attracting factor then if he's now rich well then its part of the package. There are somethings that should be sought first.

Shymm3x:
Lol. Then they need to step their game up. When you're financially stable, decent, confident, and cool headed - with a decent social life/skills - you shouldn't be "single and searching", ". Folks just need to work on themselves and try to demystify what they're doing wrong and how to improve. There are loads of chics out there trying to mingle and regardless of the imperfections a guy has, there's always a decent chic that will like him for who he's. Perhaps a lot of them want chics to come talk to them or maybe they're the type who're averse to rejection. You can't do that if you're not a celebrity and regardless of the financial stability, you still have to always make the first move and once you get their attention, then you can let whatever you've do the rest of the job for you.

I agree with you on this. There is a category of guys that feel, driving a good car, having a good job and some spare cash to throw around is all what they need to get a decent lady.

Shymm3x:
Lmao @ "the one". "The one" doesn't exist. There's no perfect partner...you just need someone that you're attracted to physically, can complement/respect you, and accept you for who you're - with some level of loyalty. Finding "the one" is tantamount to Finding Forrester or the lost Kingdom of Atlantis.

You just defined what most people call "the one" I will prefer -with a high level of loyalty instead of some.

Shymm3x:
Happy Easter, my Ijebu sister. How many chickens do you want?

I will manage a dozen or two How was service?

Shymm3x:
I don't think that's what they're getting at him for. I think it has to do with the fact that, rather than talk about why he's single and seriously searching, he spent more time alluding to the material things he's got. You don't need to hide whatever riches you've got to get decent chics (that's some primordial mentality right there), you just don't need to make everything about ya riches, stay humble, and be down to earth.

okay,you might think its primordial mentality but it has worked for some e.g you get to meet people who ordinarily you wouldn't have met or looked at twice.

Personally I have seen it play out and besides what worked for someone would not work for another. As far as I am concerned do what works for you, I have seen a case of two sisters whereby what was supposedly the stumbling block to the elder was the stepping stone for the younger.

The reason why he's harping on the financial stability is because the popular opinion that money attracts ladies so he's wondering why he hasn't gotten one.

Shymm3x:
Personally, I don't understand why guys who're supposedly stable financially with a decent job always talk about being "single and searching", when everyone knows that the average chic likes comfort and when you're in a space where you can provide that comfort, you ought to be chics' magnet.

Now this is where you seem to get it wrong, there are a lot of financially stable, decent, cool headed and even "very Christian" guys out there and they seem to have a challenge with ladies and then one would wonder what the problem is. A major challenge a lot of Nigerian guys have is when they seem to have a bit of financial stability they tend to think majority of the ladies are after what they can offer finance wise ; they may be right or they may be wrong and then there are a lot of other factors involved in getting suitable partner and sometimes the odds may just not be in that persons favor.

So yes there are a size-able number of financially stable guys that are not "Chics magnet"

Shymm3x:
So the problem is the guy and instead of talking about what he's got that's yet to give him what he desires - he needs to do the following:

- Socialise more.
- Learn how to have decent conversations with chics.
- Be confident and get used to rejection sometimes.
- Be down to earth, humble, and true to himself around people.

Chics are easy to get, regardless of looks, as long as the guy is stable.

There are guys that do all these but still they have not seen "the one". Ladies easy to get because of financial stability? Maybe, maybe not It all depends


Happy easter bro , You can send my chicken

I feel you guys are too harsh to the OP now.

I have really not seen whats wrong in what he posted(sweet2blv you should have left out the salary details it was not necessary).

I also know people who stopped using their cars for a while in order to attract people that like them for who they and not what they are perceived to worth. Different people with different methods.


Besides one can find love anywhere even on nairaland.

Anyway OP, you will find one who will complete you just continue looking.

An0nimus:
comeout jor

It is a boys thread now, I just read and learn let the guys do the talking.
Happy new year and why did we all abandon the chat box?

Thank goodness this thread is alive again.
*Runs back to read only mode*

datigbogirl:
I once saw a patient who was in obstructed labour and would require emergence C/S to save the child and mother's life...even though d husband worked in MTN he said it's not the money dats d problem but he has already planned d money for naming cerrmony! Imagine!!! A child dat was not even out yet.

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Quite hilarious.

julybaba:
2.)I will make it mandatory for every one that registered with my clinic to contribute every month towards emergency.

An average Nigerian wont contribute.

kay29000:
Nice. Yea, you answered my short question with an epistle cos it is in your blood to write...You should really try writing. You can start out writing short stories or novellas...There is really no big deal to it. With what I have seen/read, you would be a good writer. Every writer is different and has a different style, and there would always be people in a part of the world that would love to read what you write. The way you described those literature books show how passionate you are about poetry/literature. Give it a shot. You have nothing to lose.

Okaaay, I will try.

kay29000:
A science student did literature? That's the first time I am hearing this.

Its possible you never heard that before because people hardly do it. Then it was Geography/literature that we could offer according to the WAEC syllabus and naturally the science students go for geography and art students literature while the commercial students seem to dangle between geography and literature.
Infact we were about 3 that offered literature in a class of around 70.

And yes I wrote literature in WAEC and NECO. I did enjoy the course though (especially poetry). I read the books one would never appreciate except you are a literature lover e.g Macbeth, Anowa. Also read wives revolt by Jp clark, The beautyful ones are not yet born ayi kwei armah. I remember poems like Abiku, ode to the west wind etc. My teacher taught us as if literature was the best subject ever loool.

Anyway I doubt its even possible to do that now because they seemed to have changed the syllabus completely.

I do feel the Nigerian educational system is too rigid though one should be able to do a course or two in some other fields in the university e.g Chemistry major then do one course in drama or dance or music. That's almost impossible I think.

Sorry I answered you short question with an epistle.

Timoleon:
this girls case here i believe its stil a small matter, many parents are spoiling their kids these days...i cant remember anyone goin to report to their parents about being flogged those days.,,except ur father's rank in d military is superior to dat of the commandant...yet after being baptized with water beside d parade ground u will be asked to roll o d parade ground while being flogged..we are better off today.

Yeah,kids are being spoilt a lot just like I said on a previous thread where people were insinuating that a 14yr old cant be spanked.

Yes far better off, we have a generation of spoilt kids, kids born from 2000 upward a lot of them are spoilt. This oyinbo method seems not to be working for a lot of children over here. I must admit that some children are naturally obedient which makes it easier for the parents to apply the no spanking policy but a lot of children need to be flogged.