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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, organisers of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, has banned the use of wrist watches and pens during the conduct of its 2018 test.
The board’s Registrar, Is’haq Oloyede disclosed this to journalists on the sideline of a one-day sensitisation workshop for Computer Based Test, CBT, centre owners on Wednesday in Lagos.

According to him, the essence of the workshop is to appraise the registration and conduct of the 2017 examination.

“What we are doing here today is to appraise the registration and conduct of our past examination and we have taken some lessons from our experience.

“To this end therefore we have introduced some measures that will further add to the integrity of the registration process as well as the conduct of the examination proper.

“For instance, we discovered during the conduct of the last examination that some electronic devices such as pens, wristwatches and other devices were used to perpetrate examination malpractice.

“So, for next year, we have banned the use of wristwatches and pens by candidates and other persons in the examination hall.

“We are also going to introduce some detection devices to ensure that those who plan to cheat in the examination hall are frustrated, as we will also jam (communication network) of the centres,” he said.

Mr. Oloyede noted that the sale of the registration document for the 2018 UTME would commence before the end of November.

“We are planning to meet with all stakeholders on November 15 and the sale of the registration document will definitely commence before the end of this month.

“But before that, we expect candidates to go and download our app, go to our website and download the syllabus and brochure, so that they can now study the process.

“This is in order to minimise the errors that usually occurs during the registration process,” he said.

The JAMB boss added that not less than 617 centres have been accredited nationwide for the exercise.

“We are still considering about 60 more centres as we have their applications waiting for consideration.

“However, a total of 72 centres nationwide have earlier been delisted owing to their involvement in some infractions and they remain delisted.”

On the board’s plan to construct mega CBT centres for its examinations, Mr. Oloyede said: “The mega centre plan is still on, we said that last year.

“But the process of planning will take some time.

“There will be design, there will be contact with private operators, just as there will be advertisements and also due process will be followed,” he said.

Earlier, Mr. Oloyede called for the support of the CBT centre owners in checking anti-examination activities capable of compromising the examination.

“While thanking you for your diligence during the 2017 examination, we want to seize this opportunity to inform you of the flagging off of the 2018 exercise.

“We will like to also assure you that we will make use of the best CBT centres in the coming examination.

“You will be culpable if you do not expose any CBT centre that is doing what is evil because they will attract condemnation from all of us.

“It is on this premise that we are appealing that you assist us in identifying the bad eggs among you and ensuring that they do not participate in our activities,” he said.

According to him, monitoring starts from the time of arrival of the centre owners to the workshop.

He added that during the 2018 UTME examination, the board would include some other requirements for CBT centres.

“We are not going to accept wireless CCTV cameras. Any examination conducted in any CBT centre that we cannot monitor from Abuja will not be paid for.

“The onus is on you to ensure that your CCTV are working and must be on and no CBT centre is allowed to sell any kind of materials under the guise of past questions.

“We will also not tolerate candidates leaving the centre to go out to use the toilet. It is expected that all accredited CBT centres have an in-house convenience,” Mr. Oloyede said.
Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/11/2018-utme-jamb-to-start-sales-of-forms-novemberbans-pens-wristwatches-in-centres/

For Jenifa star, Funke Akindele-Bello, its time to take off from production and get set for her journey to motherhood.


Currently in London, United Kingdom, the actress was seen by some of her fans in a popular hospital in London where she has registered for her ante natal procedures.
The Jenifa star, whose husband, JJC Skillz has completely taken over productions here in Nigeria, is rumoured to be pregnant with twins (or triplets). Her husband revealed this in a post on social media some months ago.
But he later denied it and deleted the post.
However, JJC Skillz in an interview, said:
“My post on Instagram about my wife having twins was a prophecy from Olowogbogboro (praise programme organized on Instagram). Nathaniel Bassey came online and he had the prophecy, so I just tapped into it.
If you look at my tweet, you would see what I wrote, I said I heard this news where he gave a big testimony, he gathered people around to pray for my wife and he said that he had a vision that she would have twins and that he will be invited to the naming ceremony next year. I received the good news and I pray it comes to pass.”
Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/11/funke-akindele-relocates-to-london-to-give-birth-to-her-twins/

Am notification also, May God help...

The N-Power scheme has announced the commencement of the second phase of its Volunteer Corps Programme.
In a message displayed on its official website, the scheme revealed that there are 300,000 successful applicants.

It wrote on npvn.npower.gov.ng “The Federal Government of Nigeria is pleased to announce the commencement of the second phase of the N-Power Volunteer Corps Programme, involving the selection of 300,000 successful applicants.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to congratulate all 300,000 successful applicants.

“They are encouraged to take this opportunity seriously by learning the skills that will brighten their future and also serve their communities with commitment and dedication.

“For those who have not been selected at this time, there is a waiting list and subsequent phase(s) will absorb more qualified applicants.

The selection into the second phase was undertaken in a fair and transparent manner on the following bases:
Npower Teach 170,000 Candidates
Npower Tax 7500 Candidates
Npower Agro 65,000 Cadidates
Npower Health 57,500 Candidates.

“The Federal Government is partnering with all the States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory through their Governors and relevant Focal Persons for the National Social Investments Programme.

“As such, the respective list of successful applicants has been shared with the States who are now responsible for deploying successful volunteers to their primary places of assignment from Tuesday, 21st of November 2017.

“The primary places of assignment will be primary schools, primary health care centres and State Agriculture Development Project (ADPs) within the Local Government Centres.

States are at liberty to publicise the list of successful applicants within their jurisdictions and respective Local Government Councils.

“The engagement date for all successful N-Power Volunteer Corps members will be December 1st 2017. Successful applicants will be notified by SMS and E-mail from Sunday, November 19th 2017.

“From Tuesday, November 21st 2017, all successful applicants are required to go toHttp://npvn.npower.gov.ng where they are expected to log in to their personal NPVC accounts and update their information as may be required.

“This NPVC account will be the primary means of constant communication as well as a learning management resource. Successful N-Power Volunteer Corps members must provide valid bank account information for the purposes of payment of monthly stipends.

“Information regarding deployment will also be accessible on the N-Power web portal as soon as the States indicate the primary places of assignment of each successful NPVC member.”
Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/11/n-power-releases-list-of-successful-applicants-see-detail/

While speaking at the presidential villa in Abuja on Monday, wife of the president, Aisha Buhari, stated that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, gained grounds while her husband was receiving medical attention in London.
According to TheCable, the President’s wife said the absence of Buhari who spent over 100 days treating an undisclosed ailment in the UK, during which Nnamdi Kanu addressed thousands of his supporters, vowing to ensure the realisation of Biafra, created a setback for the federal government.

She said; “As a result of the president spending several months outside Nigeria, a 40-year-old man who was still living in his father’s house created a state out of a state and that is a major set back for the country and the health sector did not benefit.”

Source : http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/10/nnamdi-kanu-took-advantage-of-my-husbands-absence-aisha-buhari/

President Muhamamdu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles who sealed their place at the Russia 2008 World Cup on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Zambia in Uyo.
PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES VICTORIOUS SUPER EAGLES

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory Saturday over the Chipolopolo of Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The President, who described the hard-earned victory as “very sweet, soothing and a 57th Independence Anniversary gift to the nation,” applauded the nation’s senior men’s football team for the feat of making Nigeria the first African country to qualify for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament, with a match left to play.

As he joined millions of football-loving Nigerians in rejoicing with the players and their coaching crew, President Buhari called on all Nigerians to apply the values of perseverance, resilience, discipline, hard work and team-spirit which propelled the footballers to excel since the beginning of the qualifying matches, to all sectors of national life.

The President promised that the Federal Government will continue to support the team within available resources so that the nation will maximise the unifying potentials of sports in general and football in particular.

He enjoined the entire team and Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) officials to remain steadfast and focused when they begin preparations for the global football fiesta in order to make Nigeria proud.

President Buhari urged public, private organisations and well-meaning Nigerians to continue to assist the Super Eagles as the team heads for a sixth appearance at the summit of football competition.

The President also appreciated the government of Akwa Ibom State for the invaluable support it has been rendering to the football team, describing it as worthy of emulation.

FEMI ADESINA
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity).

Source : http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/10/read-buharis-message-to-super-eagles-on-world-cup-qualification/

The Federal Ministry of Health has listed foods Nigerians must avoid in other not to contract the monkey pox disease.
According to FG foods like monkey meat, bushmeat and meat from dead animals must be avoided.This list was given by Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, via a statement by the Director, Media and Public Relations in the ministry, Mrs. Boade Akinola, on Thursday.
It was also revealed that the disease neither had a cure nor a vaccine, noting, however, it is a mild and there should be no cause for alarm.
The statement read in part, “He (Adewole) said the virus was mild and there was no known treatment and no preventive vaccines, hence the public should be at alert and avoid crowded places as much as possible.
He advised the public to avoid eating dead animals, bushmeat and particularly bush monkeys.”
The minister also revealed that test samples had been sent to the World Health Organisation (laboratory) in Senegal but the result was still being awaited. .
He, however, called on Nigerians, who had symptoms of fever, back pain and rashes resembling chicken pox, to report to the hospital. The statement added,
“The symptoms include headache, fever, back pains and in advanced cases, rashes bigger than those caused by chicken pox.”


Source:http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/10/monkey-pox-these-are-the-things-nigerias-should-avoid-eating/

Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji who at the moment has been making all clubs and parties bang with his “WO” song, has advised young ones not to drop out of school to fulfill their dreams.

According to Olamide he was lucky to have fulfilled his own dream despite dropping out of school, but they might not be that lucky.

He however assured that, if only his parents were able to pay his school fees back then, he would have stayed to be a graduate today.

Speaking to Sunday Scoop, Olamide said;

“I was lucky to achieve my dreams despite dropping out of school. I left the university because my parents were not able to pay my tuition fees; as such, leaving school wasn’t of my own making.

If there was money, I definitely would have remained in school. You don’t have to drop out of school to fulfill your dreams.

However, if due to one reason or the other, you are unable to complete your education, you should also know that you can still succeed regardless.”

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/09/dont-drop-out-of-school-to-fulfill-your-dreams-olamide-advises/

In 2015, Nigerians decided to say no to a government of oppression, depression and a leader who was incompetent.

16 years of misrule, maladministration and a fraudulent government, it was like the PDP charm had expired and the leaders were on a frantic mission to renew its efficacy.

The opposition party had been gaining popularity ratings, several PDP stalwarts were leaving the fold and embracing the change agenda. Their campaign promises worked like magic in the minds of people.

It was like a revolution. Almost all the streets were filled with billboards of Osinbajo and Buhari smiling in them. Promises of 5,000 naira as social security, employment opportunities, and improved electricity generation all amounting to an improved future living for Nigerians.

PDP was running, not helter-skelter though but in a zigzag direction. Several leaders left the party, some of the state party leaders were not together, the umbrella has been penetrated by rain drops. All these culminated in PDP’s loss in the 2015 elections.

However, the kind of change which we all voted for in 2015 hasn’t arrived yet. We’ve ran out of impatience, we are fed up, the suffering has become more intense.

The rich keeps enjoying, driving posh cars, eating nutritious meals, spending money lavishly while the poor is in a state of recluse, just like a dilapidated building. Even as 2019 general elections looms in less than two years, these are reasons why Nigerians might vote APC;

1. PDP Is Still Power Lustful

PDP, the main opposition party is hungry for power, seeking for it in every state. They are obsessed with it yet the party still has two factions.

Even already, the party has started making plans for 2019, holding closed door meetings with stakeholders.

However, it seems Nigerians won’t be fooled this time around, the damage done by the party in their 16 years of misrule is enough to even vote KOWA in 2019.

2. We’ve Started Seeing Changes

Already, APC has started fulfilling its campaign promises.

From the 5,000 naira social security to the employment generation(N-Power), the country seems to be stable again.

3. APC Needs To Be Given Time

Several infrastructural projects put in place in strategic states are ongoing and it might take beyond 2019 before they are completed.

This might compel the average Nigerian to vote for them in 2019.

4. More Money Needs To Be Recovered

Remember the colossal amount of money recovered in those Lekki apartments? What about those ministers who are been probed currently for misappropriation of funds?

Some have them are still undergoing investigation and if PDP is to be voted in, it might use the EFCC to witch-hunt the Buhari-led administration and also terminate all money repatriation process.

5. 16 Years Of Agony

Every Nigerian would remember those years as a period of doom. Our oil reserves went down, the excess crude account started blinking “battery low”, every Nigerian remembers this and it might take years to wipe away these sad memories.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/08/a-must-read-five-reasons-why-nigerians-might-vote-apc-in-2019/

N-power next stage after online assessment test is short-listing of the successful applicants, followed by deployment to state/local government of residence. After deployment comes the verification. So what is N-power verification and where will it take place?

You have done your N-power test and you are looking forward to the list. While wishing you the best, you should get clue to what comes after that.

According to N-pwer support team, here are the processes for this year N-power engagement:
1. Application
2. BVN Validation
3. Test
4. Device Selection
5. Pre-selection
6. Physical verification
7. Selection
8. Deployment

By now, you had written your test and chosen your device, hence it’s time to proceed to Pre-selection and others.

It is not clear yet, what N-power intends to do with pre-selection but I assume this stage may not be something significant that, N-power may skip it or join it with other stages after. This stage is more or less short-listing stage.

From experience we know about physical verification, selection and deployment. And below is what you should know about the two stages ahead.

Verification
After short-listing comes verification. And this is the physical checking of the credentials of the shortlisted applicants. The N-power team under each state will check all your academic credentials for the category you applied for. This doesn’t mean your course has to match with catgory you applied for. It means you must be a graduate (NCE, ND, HND, Bsc, MA, LLB, NABTEB) to take part and you must credential backing for what you claimed.

Deployment
N-power will after the verification, instruct all successful candidates to visit their state of residence and the claimed local government for placement. These applicants will report and be placed to sectors they applied for i.e Health, Agro or Teach.

Meanwhile, N-TAX is different. The successful applicants under TAX will be called for interview at Ministry of Finance Abuja. After which they will be placed for work.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/08/n-power-physical-verificationscreening-will-take-place/

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has denied ever saying he would commit suicide if President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria arrive.

Mr. Buhari returned from London, Saturday, where he had been on medical vacation for over 100 days.

The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Idowu Adelusi, told PREMIUM TIMES on Monday that the statement was a “creation of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the state.”

“Mr. Fayose never said he would commit suicide if the President returns to the country,” he insisted.

“It is the creation of the APC. It is their style to create such falsehood.”

He said, instead, the governor had wished the president well and had joined others in praying for him.

While celebrating the arrival of Mr. President at a rally in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, the APC highlighted the alleged vow by Mr. Fayose to commit suicide if the President returned to the country.

ELEGANCE NIGERIA recalls that the “I will commit suicide” statement credited to Mr. Fayose, made the rounds in the social media on July 22, but was vehemently denied by the governor.
The governor, a vocal critic of the president and his party, the APC, was quoted as saying, “I will commit suicide if Buhari comes back alive.”

Mr. Fayose’s media aides had blamed the rumour on the handiwork of the Buhari propaganda machinery.

Mr. Fayose’s Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka, had in his reaction, same day the quote emerged, debunked the statement.

“Kindly disregard this statement, as it did not emanate from Governor Fayose,” he had said.

“It is their usual way of shifting the people’s attention from the real question Nigerians are asking, as to the whereabouts of the President. At no time was such statement made by the governor.”

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/08/never-said-will-commit-suicide-buhari-returns-alive-fayose/

Full List of N-Power Devices for 300,000 Applicants in 2017 Second Batch Recruitment Exercise, the job initiative programme of Nigerian government tagged “N-power” has made available five great tablets for the 2017 applicants to choose from. The available devices for N-power 2017 applicants are:

1) AfriOne N-power iPad

2) Samsung N-power Tablets

3) N-power RLG Tablets

4) N-power Zinox Zpad Tablets

5) Floss Signature N-power Tablets

Unlike 2016 Recruitment Applicants,who had 9 devices to choose from,though HP was later dropped, the ongoing 2017 recruits have just five device to select from. Before you make your selection, it’s very important for you to know the specs and capabilities of the available devices.

1) AfriOne N-power Device: This is a Nigerian made gadget. But don’t underrate this device because of where it’s made. AfriOne Tab is one of the best devices N-power Nigeria supported by Bank of Industry is making available for beneficiaries. If you’ll be getting the same AfriOne that was recently delivered to N-power Headquarters in Abuja, then you’ll be getting a 2-in-1 device that will serve as a pad and as a laptop. AfriOne contains the fundamental you want in a gadget! Watch the Configuration Processes of N-power Tablets below:

Here are AfriOne N-power Pad Specs and Capabilities Display: It has 10.1 inches screen size which enables you to effectively have a good read of characters on the screen, which you might not need to zoom. Memory: AfriOne iPad has 2GB ram with 32GB in-built memory, and that’s expandable to 64GB. It also supports micro SD. Network: 3G, with touch panel 10 points capacitive multi-touch. You’ll get a 2.0mp front camera, 5.0mp rear camera. That’s great to give you a desired shots. AfriOne Battery Strength, One of the things to also put into consideration before choosing any device like tablets or laptops, is strength of the battery. No one wants to pick a device, which battery can’t last for an hour. AfriOne 2-in-1 N-power Device has 5,400mAh battery. That’ll be more than 8hours operating System. With a 6.0 android operating system, this device is enough to let you carry out highly technical tasks on it. You might also like:

10 Things You Need to Know Before Picking your device at N-power Designated Centres. Keyboard, if you’ll be getting the type that just arrived Abuja for the 2016 Volunteers, then you’re in for a device that has comes with a detachable magnetic keyboard. AfriOne has 24months warranty!

2) N-power Samsung Tablet: If you want a simple device that can easily be carry around, then Samsung Tab will be a good choice for you. Network: GSM/HSPA with micro SIM Card. With 9.6 inches screen display size, it’s handy for someone who wants a moderate device screen size. Operating System, unlike AfriOne ,which has 6.0 OS, Samsung N-power Tab is 5.1 OS Lollipop .Memory is 8/16 GB with 1.5GB RAM. Battery this device has 5,000mAh battery strength, with a non-removable Li-Ion. Warranty, Just as AfriOne, Samsung Tab also has 24 months warranty See full specs and photos on infobase.

3) RLG Npower Tablet: This is another Nigerian gadget assembled in Osun State, South-west, Nigeria. This RLG has a single SIM Card slot with 1280 X 800 display screen size, plus auto focus camera capability. ROM is 8GB with 1.5-3GB RAM. It’s battery is non-removable, 4,500mAh, which is up to 7h 30 minutes. Warranty, It comes with 13 months warranty. More of RLG Specs and price can be found on infobase.

4) Npower Zinox Zpad Tablet: If you want a simple device, yet powerful, Zinox Zpad Tablet is such a perfect choice for you. It’s made by another Nigerian-based Tech giant. SIM:Dual sim card slots with 3G network. The simplicity doesn’t affect Zinox Zpad’s Operating System. It is 6.0 OS. Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, 32GB card slot. Battery: 4,000mAh.It comes with 12 months warranty.

5) N-power Floss Signature Tablet: If you’re selecting an N-power Device because of battery strength, then Floss Signature Tab will be your preferred choice. This device has the highest battery capacity of all the available devices. With 7,500mph, 7hours video time, 13 hours WhatsApp, BBM, Facebook battery capabilities, Floss Signature N-power Device is the best in terms of battery strength. Operating System: 5.1 OS, with 16GB expandable 64GB card slot.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/08/n-power-device-selection-need-know/

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) commenced a crucial meeting Friday evening.

The meeting, taking place at the University of Abuja, will among others determine if the lecturers will proceed on a nationwide strike or not.

The final decision on the strike will be made at the end of the meeting on Sunday after the referendum conducted by the chapters must have been reviewed

ASUU had asked all its branches in the various universities to conduct referendum of members to decide whether or not a nationwide strike should be held over its demands.

The decision to conduct the referendum was part of the resolutions made at the last National Executive Council meeting of the union held in July at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nassarawa state.

The lecturers’ major demands from the federal government that necessitated the referendum include issues concerning the welfare of members as well as funding of universities.

The union is also demanding that government ensures the release of University of Maiduguri lecturers kidnapped by Boko Haram.

Source:http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/08/breaking-news-ASUU-commences-review-referendum-go-strike/

Laila Ijeoma, CEO, LailasBlog.com was Recently Interviewed By One of Nigerias Top Leading News Paper, Bulletin.Com.Ng Gathered that the Vetran Blogger Has also been interviewed by PUNCH, NigerianTribune AND ALSO with Ebuka Uchendu on ChannelsTV Rubbin Minds, Here is what she said Below!

My interview with Vanguard, guys. In it, I talked about how I quit banking, which I did for 10 years, for full-time blogging – craziest, most daring decision I ever made in my life. Enjoy the excerpts below.

In the Nigerian blogosphere, Laila Ijeoma commands a lot of respect, not just because she owns www.LailasBlog.com; an entertainment website that reports trending Nigerian news read by millions monthly.
On June 30, 2016, Laila took a bold step of abandoning her over N5million per annum bank job to become a full time entertainment blogger; risking everything to take a gamble on her passion.
She traded her lucrative job to pursue what was still at that time, just a hobby she was passionate about, but today, the decision has become one of her best turning points.
In a chat with Vanguard Saturday Woman, she says she has no regrets a year after taking this huge leap of faith as she now has all the time to focus on her family and continue to grow her blog even bigger.
Why did you dump your bank job for fulltime blogging?
I started blogging as a joke in 2012; I wasn’t looking for money because I was already gainfully employed at that time. All I wanted was an outlet to share my life with Nigerians, inspire them with my stories. So I started a Facebook group called, ‘True love for my man’- that should be around 2010. That was the first social media account I used to gather people together and we chatted about love and heartbreak.
My big dream had always been to have a top Nigerian talk show, so I later started a show on radio. I eventually had to put it on hold because it was so demanding. Being married, a mum to 3 boys, working at the bank, there was a lot to do in just 24 hours every day and the whole schedule nearly ‘killed’ me, so I had to drop the radio show.
Along the line, I discovered blogging through a colleague at the bank where I worked; he owned a blog, after he introduced me to it that fateful day, I got hooked. I realized I could reach out to people through it with much less stress compared to a radio show. I told him I would love to have mine and he helped me set it up. I didn’t even take it serious then.
But as I kept on sharing stories, and I read comments from my audience, I knew this was what I was born to do. I have always been a science student in school, I knew nothing about blogging, and I had zero celebrity friends, zero celebrity sources for my stories but I didn’t let that stop me.
How difficult was it juggling being a banker, blogger, wife and mother of three boys?
It was a crazy, hectic schedule! On a daily basis, I wake up 4am; go to bed sometimes 12 midnight. And the next day, I still have to go to work. No excuses. I was able to run my life like that for four years because I was purely fuelled by passion. I just love blogging, there’s this irreplaceable, beautiful joy it brings me. As with every new venture, the beginning is usually slow.
How long did it take for your traffic to skyrocket?
It took about 6 months after I made the first post on my blog for my traffic to start skyrocketing.
Did the traffic immediately translate to money for you?
No it didn’t. My traffic didn’t translate to so much money till 2014. That was the year this particular company contacted me and ran an advert with me that lasted for a full year and changed my life.
Would you say blogging is lucrative in Nigeria?
As long as you are a passionate blogger, as long as you are in blogging because you enjoy what you are doing, as long as your blog, its concept, its contents are original, not a rip off of another blogger’s website; blogging is the best thing that can ever happen to you.
The rewards will blow your mind! It’s already an open secret that blogging can make you a billionaire. You get lots of free stuff from brands too. People just call you up. They want to advertise on your website and they are handing out their products and services to you for free so you can review them and share with your readers.
Then you have the best reward; you are recognised as a voice that can start a change. You are respected. People want to read what you have to say about a situation. Readers are so addicted to your blog that they wake up in the morning and can’t wait to read what is on Laila’s Blog today. As a blogger, you can comfortably work from home in your pyjamas.
So you prefer blogging to banking?
I did banking for 10 years in one of the best banks in Nigeria and I enjoyed it. But I wasn’t self-fulfilled, I wanted more. Again, I was already blogging for over 3 years alongside my day job. Truth is as time went on, it became harder running my blog, bank job, family and taking care of myself efficiently.
I wanted to wake up in the morning to the joy of knowing that all I had to do for that day was write about the trending stories in Nigeria and not miss any story just because it happened while I was offline. I also wanted to spend more time with my very supportive husband and children every day.
How would you compare your income now to when you were a banker?
It has been tremendously rewarding, spiritually, family-wise, and financially. You know with a steady day job, you don’t have to worry about getting your paycheck at the end of the month. There are days I worry- what if I don’t make money this month? That was why before I quit my bank job, I made sure I saved up my salary and had at least 6 months’ salary set aside. I actually had a full year salary saved up before I made the leap and resigned.
If you don’t plan properly, things can actually go wrong and your dreams won’t come out the way you planned them; you will fail and life will become miserable. I’m so glad I conquered my fears of what if something goes wrong and took the leap.
My friends, family, parents thought I was crazy when I first mentioned it. But after they saw I wasn’t going to quit blogging and that I had prepared for the worst; they rallied round and supported my decision to leave banking. Having them behind me made me stronger and I left.
Any regrets so far?
None whatsoever; my income tripled. My kids wake up in the morning they see mummy. Mummy takes them to school, mum brings them back, mum tucks them into bed every night, mummy helps them with their school assignments, things I couldn’t do before.
I love what I do now and it gives me so much joy. I just miss my former colleagues once in a while.
What are the challenges you face as a blogger, especially those peculiar to the Nigerian blogosphere?
My biggest challenge is internet network; there are times I wake up to blog and I discover my internet isn’t as fast as I need it to be. Sometimes, it’s entirely down so I can’t even blog.
Second challenge is power; a laptop is to a blogger what the Bible is to a Pastor. Laptops can only work if they are charged. Because I am online at least 18 hours daily, I spend a lot on fuel for generators.
What stands you out from other bloggers?
You can be very sure that out of the over 50 stories you read on Laila’s blog in a day, at least 50% are our original stories. Again, we deliver stories as they are happening. You will read breaking news, trending stories first on Laila’s blog before they appear on other websites.
In your estimation, what’s the future of blogging in Nigeria in the next five years?
With a computer today, anybody can build a global business from his/her bedroom, with a bit of creativity and sheer determination. Every day, we have over a hundred new bloggers coming online. Vlogging is now a huge thing!
Five years from now, I see more younger people doing big things, conquering boundaries, becoming millionaires through blogging in Nigeria.
I also see blogging in Nigeria becoming more professional. I am a registered member of this CAC registered bloggers’ association called The Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria.
Aside blogging, any future plans?
I have this huge passion for taking care of orphans and vulnerable children, kids under the age of 18 years who are at high risk of lacking adequate care and protection. Right now I have 10 under my care, children my husband and I take care of. We have plans of taking that number up a notch.
Any tips for upcoming bloggers who look up to you?
One Mr. Mohammed Mustafa Ahmedzai once said ‘The easiest job on earth is starting a blog but the toughest job is maintaining it.” And this is simply because patience matters in blogging, and most upcoming bloggers don’t have that!
Experienced bloggers will tell you that you should only start to think about making money from your blog at least after 6 months of blogging. But every day, I get emails from new bloggers with 1-2 month old blogs asking you how to apply for Adsense.
These new bloggers apply for AdSense and most times, they are rejected and you see them quit blogging. From the day anybody starts blogging till the day he/she ends her blogging career, there are lots of problems you’ll face. Solving these problems and moving ahead is not easy as it sounds! And that’s another reason upcoming bloggers quit blogging easily.
So my first tip for them will be to have patience. Without it, their eyes shall not see the billions blogging can drop in their bank accounts. If your main reason for blogging is money and you have no patience for earning it, then you’re not going to earn from blogging at all!
What’s your biggest wish in life?
I wish to make the world a better place by saving abused and vulnerable children and making sure their oppressors get severely punished for their wickedness. Source:http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/08/blogging-lucrative-job-banking-laila-ijeoma-ceo-lailasblog/

Everyone who has pimples just wants one thing, for them to go away and leave a fresh, smooth skin just like that of FitnessDoctor. But you have to understand that when you are trying to get rid of pimples you must follow practices which will not only make pimples go away but stay away.

I remember how the big bumps killed my confidence and made me think less of myself. I could imagine looking into someone’s eyes and seeing my face filled with them.

What I am sharing here is what I experienced when trying to get rid of pimples and how everything changed when I started doing the right thing and till today, I don’t worry about pimples. Although I have removed one of my biggest tricks to help smoothen my face (it is for my subscribers only).

So here are 7 tips that will make your pimples clear very fast

First you need to understand. Pimples are normal if you are a teenager and will keep coming and coming.. The solutions I am going to give you is going to reduce them, and eventually help scars fade away, but you have to follow everything I say..

1. BATHING
Bathing is one of the most important, you have to be careful the way you bathe your face..

Start bathing twice or thrice a day. When bathing in the morning, be careful the way you rub the sponge on your face. Do it carefully, but remember to scrub. When bathing at night, use only soap instead, don’t ever use sponge. Try bathing one hour before bedtime and always sleep before 12.

2. FOOD
Foods like Margarine (butter), groundnut, chips and other foods can make increase your chances of getting pimples. The main reason is that these foods contain a certain kind of acid which increases the chances of an inflammation happening on your skin.

Better stay away from these foods or consume more foods containing omega-3 fatty acids like fish to balance your consumption of Butter, groundnut etc which contain omega-6 fatty acids.

3. HANDS
Never use your hands to touch your face, and never scratch the pimples, never burst them with your fingers or pinch them. When the pimples are ripe and ready for bursting, use the sharp end of a broom stick or needle to poke at it and gently press the pus away, don’t press too hard or it will turn into a scar..

4. SUN, STRESS AND SPERM
Stay away from the sun and try to reduce stress. I noticed that these two things cause an outbreak of pimples on my face and most especially the sun.

Try not to have sex or any activity that will make you release sperm, it might sound weird, but the release of sperm can lead to more pimples especially in teenagers.

5. WATER
Drink enough water to leave your skin fresh and radiant, also water helps cool down your body. Drink 8 – 10 glasses of water everyday. This is a very important tip that I FitnessDoctor follow up till today.

6. CREAM
Watch your cream, in my case a cream lead to my pimples, and I stopped using it.. But everything changed when I went back to using that same cream. It might be different for you, so I advice you check the cream you are using at the moment and look for the one which is best for your skin.

I advice you go for a cream which is hydroquinone free.

Try them out and check back how your face will look like within two weeks, although there were two products I mixed that helped me clear the very dark spots I noticed that they couldn’t keep the pimples away until I started following all these 6 tips.

Stay Healthy, Stay Wise

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/6-tips-that-will-make-your-pimples-clear-very-fast/

Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, has said it would be tough for Chelsea to defend their Premier League title this season.

Wenger expects the league’s elite teams to be stronger after the summer transfer market and sees the Blues dropping more points.

“But will they make as many points? I don’t know.

“You could expect that some teams will be stronger as well and take points from them,” the Frenchman said.

Wenger will lead his side out against Antonio Conte’s men on Sunday, as the season begins with the Community Shield.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/08/why-chelsea-will-not-win-premier-league-title-again-wenger/

A Ugandan Ministry of Health boss, Samalie Namukose has warned men against sucking their wives’ breast.

Namukose said the breasts should be left for babies alone.

Namukose, who is principal nutritionist at the ministry, said she was shocked to learn that some cultures believe that the breasts belong to men, therefore do not give babies the chance to enjoy breastfeeding.

She says although exclusive breastfeeding is essential for babies in the first six months, many men are often uncomfortable with it and compete with the babies for the breast.

Namukose spoke during a meeting for cultural leaders organised by the Ministry of Health in commemoration of the World Breastfeeding week marked annually between August 1 and 7.

She said, “In some health facilities I visited, many women had wounds on their breasts and when I asked what caused this, they said the men demand for breasts and cause those wounds. This is very serious and must stop.”

Namukose said children who are not breastfed often fall sick, or even die, do not grow to their full potential and lag behind in school.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/08/why-men-should-stop-sucking-wives-breast-leave-for-children-health-expert/

Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM), which collapsed months ago, has made a return.

A letter displayed on the pages of participants of the scheme, urges them to invite new members. Members must invite new participants and register them as referrals to qualify for the contest.

The ponzi scheme is offering cash prizes between N30,000 and N500,000 in a “Promo-Task Contest”.

The letter reads in part: “MMM Nigeria launches Promo-Task Contest.

“MMM Nigeria launches the first Promo-Task Contest – which a relevant section has been created for the contest in the Personal Office.

“Winners are selected based on the number of points received for completing promo-tasks. Whoever receives the biggest number of points becomes the winner.

“The contest period is from Monday to Sunday while at the end of each week; winners are announced and awarded Mavros (cash prizes) available for output.

“In the first contest, there are 50 prizes. First place will win N500,000; second place N300,000 and third place winner will take home N200,000.

“Fourth place to 10th place winner get N100,000 each; 11th to 30th place wins N50,000 each while participants who placed 31th to 50th wins N30,000 each.

“Members can complete both online and offline tasks with focus to promoting the community and contribute to growth of the scheme.

“The promo-task contest is a serious tool aimed at community growth, and as such, would be continuously adjusted and refined to enable MMM Nigeria to overcome.”

MMM has been mired in controversies, after it placed a one-month freeze on all withdrawals in December 2016.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/08/mmm-returns-with-new-strategysee-details/

Nigerians have been warned against consumption of ‘suya and boli’.

The President, Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria President, Prof Musa Borodo, gave this warning at a press briefing commemorating the 10th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the association in Ado Ekiti.

Borodo warned that diseases such as colorectal cancer, liver cancer, helicobacter pyloris and other infections that occur in the gastrointestinal tract were usually not easy to detect when looking out for signs and symptoms.

He added that when the symptoms were obvious, they were often too late to treat.

According to him, about 10 percent of people in Nigeria are suffering from Hepatitis B – a viral infection – which he warned could lead to cancer, if not properly treated.

“This (Hepatitis B) is something that can be prevented, if you don’t treat it, it could become cancer. So, it is a huge problem,” he said.

Speaking on the theme, “Gastrointestinal Malignancies in Africa: Past, Present and Future,” Borodo said it was chosen to create awareness on early detection of cancer, prevention and cure.

“The forum is to increase knowledge, expertise and foremost research of interests in diseases affecting alimentary canal,” he added.

Borodo lamented that two cases of cancer at end stage are reported daily in the treatment centre.

He advised people to take natural foods, avoid refined sugar, eat well, exercise regularly, drink clean water, visit hospitals for routine check up and stay away from smoking to avoid cancer, saying, “taking burnt boli (plantain), burnt suya and refined drinks as they could cause cancer

On his part, the Consultant General Surgeon, Lagos State University, Teaching Hospital, Dr. Mobolaji Oludara, lamented the rot of equipment, training and materials in handling liver transplant in Nigeria.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/stop-eating-suya-boli-they-cause-cancer-experts-warn/

Chief Obasanjo, who landed at the VIP wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja where he was accosted by journalists to sample his opinions about the country and 2019 elections, says he has confident in the ability of Sen. Mark, to stabilize the country if Nigerians could entrust their mandates with him.

Obasanjo who described David Mark, as one of the intelligent politician so far, noted that the like of Sen. Mark, are very few in the country, hence the need to tap from his experience. Chief Obasanjo, said he is no longer a politician but can support any formidable and eligible candidate that has the requisite experience that will address the numerous challenges confronting the the already comatose country.

What is unclear is whether chief Obasanjo will return to PDP to play active role again to ensure that David mark win the party’s ticket, recall that it was reported when ex-President Obasanjo publicly tore his PDP membership which marked his exit from the party.

Chief Obasanjo’s support for David Mark may simply hint Nigerians about the new permutation and scheming ongoing on the background by the so called landlords of the country which may mean that they have stopped their support for this current administration.

He however called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the fast recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari, stressing that prayer remain the only alternative solution to the health of the ailing President.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/2019-presidency-obj-endorses-david-mark-says-he-remains-the-best-candidate/

I think what I have below are the most difficult course to study in any Nigerian universities.

1) Medicine & surgery: In the field of medicine, it is another world of studies because you will find yourself studying for many years, some may succeed but some will deviate to another major.

2) Law: being a law student is what most of aspirants wants but law is just like medicine you will spend most of your time in school also spending your time reading many books

3) Engineering: the field of engineering is the field of technology, not only being a technician, you must also apply the knowledge of mathematics to your work. that is, it entails lots of calculation. it is said that there is no fine boy in engineering department because all don’t have time for that.

4) Mathematics: we all know what mathematics is all about and what it takes, a mathematician is a professional in mathematics, mathematics. involves lots of calculation thought your life.

5) Statistics: this is another discipline that is just like mathematics, statisticians are applied mathematicians, they use mathematics to solve real life problems, it entails lots of mathematics and some borrowed courses that are not even part of your discipline (eg, economics)

6) Chemistry: you guys may be surprise about this major but chemistry is not an easy course, chemistry is really a broad course, you find out using your time mixing chemicals in the lab and cramming formulars and theories.

7) Architecture: Archi is another discipline that in which you spend most of your time in school, at times you sleep in school drawing and sketching diagrams for planning.

Physics with electronics : this course has the combination of both physics and electronics in it. Sounds simple but study courses like this in schools like University of Ibadan, LASU, UNILAG and OAU, then you will know it’s complex and practically diversified.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/here-are-the-7-most-difficult-courses-to-study-in-nigerian-universities-do-you-agree/

Ace rapper Reminisce, has revealed one of his biggest regrets in live.



Speaking with Sunday Beats, the ANGELINA crooner, said he regrets not graduating from college despite having a successful music career.


“For anybody who wants to make a career out of music, you have to be sure that you are skilled and that it’s something that you can do sustainably; if not, go to school. Either ways, it is important to go to school, whether you go into full-time music or not. I actually regret not being a graduate.”


On keeping his private life private, Reminisce said,

“I always keep my private life private as I believe that I have the right to my privacy. There is a very big difference between Reminisce, the artiste, and Remi, the family man. I thank God because I’m comfortable and I don’t need validation on social media. I don’t have to put everything I own on social media so that people would know that I have arrived. Inasmuch as I’m not beging anybody for food, it’s all good. Instead of flaunting material things, I prefer to invest in people.”
On future plans:

“I am interested in politics and I see myself becoming a politician in future. One is not going to do music forever and I need to plan my life properly. I also love to engage in business, so I see myself doing a lot of that too.”

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/i-regret-not-being-a-university-graduate-reminisce/

The recurring disaster has resulted in the deaths of many which is really sad as most of our roads are bad and the Government is not doing anything about it for now. I think the best option is to help ourselves.

Six Main Causes Of Road Accidents In Nigeria and Tips To Prevent Them:

1. Over speeding:

This is obviously the major cause of road accidents in Nigeria by a margin. I love driving too, infact I like going fast but the highest I have done with a car is 120km, I only have one life and I don’t have a Bentley yet. When you “Over speed”, you’re forcing an engine to go beyond its design limit, and the result is mostly catastrophic. 80% of the cases of road mishaps in Nigeria are as a result of reckless driving and over speeding. Some road users have formed the habit of over speeding each time they are on the road. Some believe in their ability to maneuver their way through difficult situations, while others believe in their vehicles ability to wriggle out of any danger. But these perceptions are not always correct. According to the FRSC, 50% of road crashes in Nigeria are due to over speeding. Motorists should therefore know that speed kills.

Tips: Drive carefully and within reasonable limits.
2. Brake failure:

This is an extremely dangerous occurrence when a vehicle fails to stop after the brake has been applied. This term is familiar with the heavy-duty vehicles, though smaller vehicles are not spared.

Tips: Make sure you carryout routine checks on your vehicles brake system.
3. Bad Weather:

If the weather is bad; especially during a torrential downpour, road accidents may probably happen due to poor visibility and road slipperiness. Rain affects ability to see as well as vehicle traction.

Tips: Don’t ever trust your wipers to do the job. If you happen to be driving and visibility is poor where you have no awareness of cars around you, it is better to park your vehicle till the weather improves. You have got one life, protect it.
4. Bad roads:

The failure of successive governments in Nigeria to fix the death traps called roads in Nigeria has no doubt caused so much pain to temporal and frequent road users. The bad roads across the nation are nothing to write home about. Government at all levels must wake up to their responsibilities to make sure all roads in Nigeria are safe and motor-able. While road users should also exercise caution when driving in danger spots like potholes ridden portions, dangerous bends, roads threatened by erosion, roads enveloped with darkness at nights e.t.c.

Tips: Don’t over speed, drive carefully.
5. Bad driving habits:

It is important for road users to respect other road users be ensuring their driving is not only for their own safety, but for others. Adhering to all traffic rules and regulations is also very important for safe driving. Indeed, road users’ behaviour has to change dramatically. Ignorance, lack of information and neglect of road safety in Nigeria laws has now made many preventable road carnages appear normal.

Tips: You are not on a race track and you are not the only one on the road, drive responsibly.
6. Fatigue:

This is mostly common among commercial drivers and drivers of Very Important Personalities (VIPs) and government officials. These drivers are usually over worked and hardly observe rest.

Tips:It is important for principals of such drivers to ensure that they observe maximum rest always, so that they can be refreshed and geared up for the next journey. No one can cheat nature.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/6-major-causes-of-road-accidents-in-nigeria-and-tips-to-prevent-them-must-read/

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has alleged that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo knelt down to beg late Libyan dictator, Moummar Ghaddafi to support his tthird term agenda while in office.

Fayose disclosed that despite Obasanjo going down on his knee to beg Gadaffi in Tripoli, the late dictator treated him like “serf.”


Speaking with The Interview, the Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum said, “It was such a pathetic scenario, so shameful. Obasanjo was speaking rapidly like a parrot. I was shocked beyond words. I never knew Obasanjo would be that humble.

“He was on one knee till the end of the conversation. Ghadaffi kept quiet and was just watching Obasanjo. When Obasanjo stopped rambling, Ghadaffi said, ‘Have you finished? Just know that I will not attend that meeting. I have other engagements.”

Fayose also disclosed how the two-time President used him to allegedly wreck the presidential ambition of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.


The governor recalled how on two major occasions when he went to visit then Abubakar at the height Obasanjo’s third term bid, security details promptly reported him to the former president, even before he left the venue.

He noted that the situation left him feeling “spooky and vulnerable.”

“Obasanjo told me that when you capture a general and you don’t kill him, he’ll come back and kill you; that since Atiku tried to stop him and failed, he must pay for it. And he (Atiku) is still paying for it,” Fayose said.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/how-obasanjo-knelt-to-beg-ghadaffi-used-me-to-wreck-atikus-presidential-ambition-fayose/

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent statistics, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women over 35, accounting for one in every four deaths. This is why you must take good care of your heart to be healthy and keep living. Here are signs you should take serious indicating that you might have a heart disease according to Women’sHealth.

1. Swollen Legs and Ankles
That extra-large burrito may not be the only reason you’re feeling super bloated. While leg bloating can result from all kinds of things, it can also be caused by a heart valve problem. A build up of fluids (a.k.a. edema) is a common symptom of congestive heart failure, when your heart is unable to process blood in and out at the proper rate, says Goldberg.
Before you freak out, know that this type of swelling, in contrast to run-of-the-mill bloating, will get worse with time and/or begin creeping further up your body. So if the swelling reaches that point of severity, you know it’s time to call a doctor.
2. Headaches
Before you pop a Tylenol and shrug off that head pain, know that severe headaches can be symptomatic of a stroke or blood clot, too, says Goldenberg. While a headache alone isn’t necessarily indicative of a heart issue, if you’re experiencing it along with other symptoms like stiffness in your neck, fatigue, or dizziness, or it comes on suddenly, you could be in danger of an aneurysm and should seek medical attention.
We asked a hot doc how to treat a headache without meds. Here’s what he said:
3. Exhaustion
This might be the hardest sign to decipher because there are a million reasons you might feel tired—lack of sleep, stress, etc. But here we’re talking an abnormal level of fatigue. “If you’re relatively fit and all of a sudden start feeling winded climbing a flight of stairs, there’s a problem,” says Goldberg. Another sign: If you’re feeling a level of weakness that you’d previously only experienced when sick with the flu. In this case, your heart may be struggling to oxygenate your body.
While this symptom is easy to dismiss, particularly for women who refuse to slow down, it should be a red flag if you’re experiencing it along with any other strange symptoms.
4. Stomach Cramping
Many people assume heart pain is felt directly in the chest, or in the left arm, says Goldberg. But what some don’t realize is that the pain can radiate elsewhere in the body, too. “It’s not uncommon that I see people complaining of stomach pain, when really the issue is their heart,” she says.
When you’re feeling those sharp stomach cramps, it’s possible that your heart is radiating pain signals to your stomach. Although this could also indicate the flu or heartburn, Goldberg says if it’s something you’ve never felt before, go to a doctor just to be sure.
5. Fainting
Fainting is the result of a drop in blood pressure, and that can be brought on by a number of things from changes in posture (think: that rush to the head you get when you get out of bed too fast) to which medications you’re taking. But it could also be indicative of a more serious issue. A valve disorder that doesn’t allow proper blood flow, a too slow or too fast heartbeat, or an aortic tear could all be the cause for fainting, says Goldberg.
If you faint in an isolated incident, it probably isn’t cause for concern. On the other hand, you should consider seeing a doctor if you’re fainting persistently or have fainted and are experiencing additional symptoms.
6. Dizziness
Like many of these symptoms, occasional dizziness is not a cause for concern. That light-headed feeling could result from standing up too quickly, dehydration, etc. But if the dizziness persists, that’s when it’s time to see a doctor. If the problem is your heart, it’s likely due to artery blockages or valve issues messing with your blood pressure, says Goldberg.
7. Upper Back Pressure
Again, a heart attack isn’t always felt in the heart. Often patients say a heart attack feels like there’s an elephant sitting on their chest; but that elephant could also be on your upper back, says Goldberg. If you’re feeling an overwhelming amount of pressure on your upper back, that could be a sign of a heart attack.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/must-read-7-weird-signs-you-might-have-a-heart-problem/

It is safe to say that majority of the successful people in business today started out as teenage entrepreneurs. Remember Mike and Robert in “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”?

They started out as entrepreneurs in their teenage years working hard and earning money in return. For teens, the summer holidays is a great time to see a long time friend or pay a visit to your uncle. However, the following are businesses(not jobs) you can do as a teen.

Majority such as photography are professions that is going to take your time and money in terms of training and cost of equipments.

Here Are 10 Businesses You Can Get Your Hands On & Make Cool Money:-

1. Blogging



Linda Ikeji, Naijaloaded, Bella Naija, Olorisupergal, Elegance Nigeria does this ring a bell? These are blogs filled with gossips and trendy news . However, you could start your own blog, build your audience from your social media accounts and make sure you drop content every single day!

Well, there’s a whole lot of revenue you can generate from blogging. You could publicize events and programmes with your blog, get revenue through Adverts from Company and also from some Advertisement Programs like Google Adsense, Chitika, Propeller Ads and many others.

2. Teaching



Piano lessons, Dance tutorials? Do you have a passion for teaching others? Good news is that you could make a fortune out of this especially teaching those neighborhood kids those difficult word problems and algebraic equations.

3. Social Media Marketing



Got a huge fan base on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram? Time to use those accounts for profit. By helping people to advertise their products online, you get more fame and more bucks.

4. Web Designer



Almost everyone has assumed the position of a web designer just by using the basic templates and having a little html background. However, if you have a deep knowledge about CSS and HTML, you could do well to watch some Youtube tutorials and boom, off you go!

You’ll do well from referrals and this is a job that could take you far beyond school.

5. Photography



Like taking photos? Or you fancy how photographers do their job with ease? Try and learn the profession during the summer holidays and you could start a small business by taking photos in ceremonies, kids’ birthdays parties and church programmes. However, this is capital intensive as the price of a camera is expensive.

6. Fashion Designer



Today! Native/Traditional wears is the new cool. Any dude or babes who got class these days now use Traditional wear popularly called Natives to show off their Swags.

Gone are the days when only broke people wear Native. Professional Fashion Designers popularly call Tailors now make close to 200k profit monthly sewing lovely wears for people. Even graduates now enrol into Fashion schools these days as it’s now the new trend.

Learning to become a Professional Fashion designer now will earn you so much money and you could build a great future for yourself and family. What are you waiting for? Pass me the Needle

7. Phone/Computer Repair



Found yourself solving your dad’s smartphone’s problem or fixing an anomaly in your friend’s laptop? Time to enact that skill and make some mula! Buy some computer repair tools and you could actually be that go-to man in he neighbourhood

8. Graphics Designer/Photo Editor



Gat a knack for Photoshop and Corel Draw? This is a profession you could learn in a little time but it however involves dedication and mastery of different software. especially coreldraw and Adobe photoshop

9. T-Shirt Designer



This is a job you could learn and master within six months and build an empire of your own. You’ll surely make profit designing T-shirts when events and birthday ceremonies come around.

10. Jewelry Making



Also called bead making, this is a job many adults are battling hard to learn to put body and soul together. One ability that has characterized teenagers is the will to learn fast and master within a short period of time.

IMPORTANT NOTE

There’s a huge difference between a Job and a Business . A job is an activity done for someone (Your Employer) that involves your time and usage of specific skill. While a business is your own specific firm, organization, company where you own majority of the revenue.

Thank You for reading this great piece.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/a-must-read-10-amazing-businesses-teenagers-can-do-on-campus-or-when-at-home-still-seeking-admission/

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy conditions over the Central States on Monday morning with prospects of scatter rain shower over Abuja, Ilorin, Minna and Bida.

NiMet’s Weather Outlook issued by its Central Forecast Office (CFO), on Sunday in Abuja, also predicted thunderstorms over Makurdi, Lafia, Mambilla Plateau, Jalingo, Jos, Kaduna, Zaria and Abuja later in the day.

It added that the region would also experience day and night temperatures in the range of 22 to 30 and 15 to 23 degrees Celsius respectively.

The agency predicted that Southern states would experience morning rains over Ibadan, Abeokuta, Lagos, Akure, Enugu, Owerri, Onitsha, Calabar, Uyo, Portharcourt and Eket.

It also predicted localised thunderstorms over the inland areas of Osogbo, Akure, Ado Ekiti, Obudu, Awka, Onitsha, Benin, Enugu and Abakaliki in the afternoon and evening.

NiMet added that the coastal states were expected to have extended isolated rain during the period with day and night temperatures of 25 to 31 and 19 to 24 degrees Celsius respectively.

According to NiMet, northern states will experience cloudy morning with thunderstorms over Kano, Gusau, Katsina, Yelwa and Sokoto in the Afternoon and evening.

“The region will have day and night temperatures of 30 to 35 and 22 to 24 degrees Celsius respectively.

“The presence of moisture at lower levels is expected to enhance formation of weather activities across the whole country in the next 24 hours,” NiMet also predicted.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted cloudy conditions over the Central States of the country on Thursday with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over Minna, Abuja and Jalingo in the morning.

NiMet’s Weather Outlook issued by its Central Forecast Office on Wednesday in Abuja, also predicted prospects of isolated thunderstorms over Yola, Minna, Lafia, Makurdi, Abuja and Lokoja.

It added that the central states were expected to have day and night temperatures of 27 to 31 and 18 to 22 degrees Celsius respectively.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/nigeria-to-experience-more-rainfall-cloudy-skies-tomorrow-july-24-see-affected-states/

If you really want to stop getting addicted to social media you have to be disciplined and committed. It’s usually very difficult to get rid of any form of addiction.

You’ll definitely feel anxious when you have not logged in for 24 hours because you think you are obviously missing out on important updates. After awhile you realize that these updates are not so important

#1.Deactivate Your Social Media Accounts

If you don’t want to permanently delete your social media account simply deactivate it. Most accounts can be deactivated. Just scroll to the settings and deactivate it for several days. You can focus on yourself but still remain connected with the social media. After you take a break then you can activate it. This helps you to gain some sort of control.

#2.Turn Off Notifications

If you don’t want to deactivate your account you can simply turn off the notifications. This will help you reduce the urge to check your phone every time you hear a beep. Notifications can be very distracting. It is very common for people to pause their conversations and activities just to check their notifications.

#3.Try To Establish Boundaries

Train yourself to be disciplined by establishing boundaries. Only check your social media accounts at certain periods. Also, give yourself a time limit. For example, only spend one hour or less on social media.

#4.Get a hobby to keep you busy

Find a hobby and entertain yourself. This will help you to reduce the amount of time you dedicate to social media.Think about things you enjoy doing and start doing them. Give social media a break.

#5.Spend more time with family and friends

Forget social media when you hang out with your family and friends. Surround yourself with people who make you forget that you even have a cell phone. You will be happier in the presence of wonderful people than sitting on the bed with your phone scrolling through Instagram and Snapchat.

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/5-ways-to-stop-social-media-addiction/

Do you wish there is a way you can save a copy of those images and videos you see on your contacts status that resonates with you?

You don’t have to ask someone to send you a picture/video you viewed on their status.

Here Are The Steps

Step 1. Open your file Manager

Step 2. Press “option” key 》settings 》check “view hidden files”

Step 3. Go back to the File Manager and scroll to the WhatsApp folder.

Step 4. Open “Media” folder

Step 5. Usually the first folder you should see is “.statuses”

Step 6. That folder contains all the viewed statuses over the 24hr period.

Step 7. Take note that they automatically delete themselves after 24hr.

Step 8. To save the viewed file for future, move/copy it/them to another folder of your choice.

Don’t forget to share to educate others

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/how-to-save-whatsapp-status-images-and-videos/

Here are the top 15 cheapest universities in Nigeria

1. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a federal government research university located in Zaria, Kaduna State. ABU was founded on October 4, 1962, as the University of Northern Nigeria.

The university operates two campuses: Samaru (main) and Kongo in Zaria. There is also pre-degree School located in Funtua few kilometres away from main campus owned by the university.

The Samaru campus houses the administrative offices, faculties of; sciences, social-sciences, arts and languages, education, environmental design, engineering, medical sciences. agricultural sciences and research facilities. The Kongo campus hosts the faculties of Law and Administration.

The Faculty of Administration consists of Accounting, Business Administration, Local Government and Development Studies and Public Administration Departments. Additionally, the university is responsible for a variety of other institutions and programs at other locations.

School Fees Range: ₦ 27,000

2. University of Ibadan (UI)

The University of Ibadan (UI) is the oldest and one of the most prestigious Nigerian universities, and is located five miles (8 kilometres) from the centre of the major city of Ibadan in Western Nigeria.

Besides the College of Medicine, there are now eleven other faculties: Arts , Science, Agriculture and Forestry, Social Sciences, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Technology, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Dentistry. The University has residential and sports facilities for staff and students on campus, as well as separate botanical and zoological gardens.

School Fees Range: ₦ 30,000

3. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)

The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State, or FUNAAB, (FUNAAB) was established on 1 January 1988 by the Federal Government when four universities of technology, earlier merged in 1984, were demerged. This led to the creation of the first two universities of agriculture in Abeokuta and Makurdi.

The university is one of the three universities of agriculture in Nigeria, the other being in Makurdi (Benue State) and Umudike (Abia State). The university started at its mini-campus in Isale-Igbein in the heart of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

In December 1997 it moverd to its permanent site on a 10,000-hectare campus which is located next to the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority on the Abeokuta-Ibadan road in the North Eastern end of the city, 15 km from Abeokuta City Centre.

School Fees Range: ₦ 32,000

4. Bayero University, Kano (BUK)

Bayero University Kano (BUK) is a university situated in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1977, when it was renamed from Bayero University College and upgraded from university college to university.

It has Faculties of Agriculture, Arts and Islamic Studies, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, Earth and Environmental Studies, Pharmacy, Social, Management Science and the recent Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology.

Research Centers include: Center for Dryland Agriculture, Center for Biotechnology Research, Center for Renewable Energy and Center for the Study of Nigerian Languages among others.

School Fees Range: ₦ 33,000

5. University of Calabar (UNICAL)

The University of Calabar – also known as UNICAL – is a university situated in Calabar, Cross River State, southeastern Nigeria. It is one of Nigeria’s second generation federal universities.

The University of Calabar was a campus of the University of Nigeria until 1975. The architecture was designed by John Elliott. It was established by decree to fulfill this traditional mandate, its motto “Knowledge for Service”.

The male students are known as Malabites, while the female students are Malabresses. The male hostel is called Malabo. This was a result of challenges faced by the students at a time which coincided with the suffering experienced in Malabo by Nigerian deportees from Equatorial Guinea (whose capital is Malabo) at the time.

School Fees Range: ₦ 35,000

6. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIABUJA)

The University of Abuja in the Nigerian capital Abuja was established on January 1, 1988 (under Decree No. 110 of 1992 as amended) as a dual-mode university with the mandate to run conventional and distance learning programmes.

The Law Faculty being the pride of the University of Abuja, is known for having one of the most Organised Student Representative Councils (LAWSAN) in the Country.

The university has its mini campus in Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria and a permanent site covering about 11,824 hectares located along the Kaduna – Lokoja – Abuja Road. The Permanent site is home to the Faculties of Arts, Science, Management Science Veterinary medicine, Agriculture and Engineering with the College of medicine and contains the university senate and other administrative building. The mini campus is still the temporary location to the Faculties of education social science, and law.

School Fees Range: ₦ 36,000

7. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto (UDUSOK)

Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK, formerly University of Sokoto) is one of the initial twelve federal universities in Nigeria founded in 1975. It is in the ancient city of Sokoto. The school is named after Usman Dan Fodio, the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate.

The main campus houses the administrative offices, sciences, social sciences, agriculture, arts and languages, education and research facilities. The city campus hosts the college of health sciences and school of veterinary medicine. A third site host the modern university teaching hospital.

There is a fourth site built during the last administration Bafarawa of Sokoto State under the leadership of Alh. Attahiru Bafarawa. This site houses the School of Matriculation Studies where students opting for the Remedial Studies are admitted and taught before enrollment in the university (provided they have passed the exams).

School Fees Range: ₦ 37,000

8. National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

The National Open University of Nigeria is a Federal Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution, the first of its kind in the West African sub-region. It is Nigeria’s largest tertiary institution in terms of student numbers and is popularly referred to as ‘NOUN’.

NOUN offers over 50 programmes and 750 courses but does not provide lectures to students in normal classrooms except some certain study centres, primarily due to constraints known to the University alone and the challenges usually faced by a developing tertiary institution.

The study centre in Lagos for instance provides lectures to all its Law undergraduates and supplies necessary course materials to all students after the payment of tuition fees. All courses offered have been accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

School Fees Range: ₦ 41,000

9. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDMA)

Federal University Dutsin-Ma built by the administration of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was founded in February 2011 and is located in Katsina state.

The school has eight faculties which include: Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Management Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and School of General and Preliminary Studies.

School Fees Range: ₦ 43,000

10. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)

The University of Port-Harcourt is a university in the Nigerian city of Port Harcourt. It was established in 1975 as University College, Port Harcourt, and was given university status in 1977.

UNIPORT has ten faculties which include Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Management Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Applied Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Faculty of Agriculture.

School Fees Range: ₦ 45,000

11. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)

The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, originally the Federal University of Agriculture, is a federal university in Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria established as a specialized University by a Federal Government of Nigeria Decree No 48 of November 1992.

The institution is located in the Agricultural Training and Research city of Umudike, about 10 kilometers from Umuahia (capital of Abia State). The major link road to the University is the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Federal Road, a direct route to the State capitals of Abia Akwa-Ibom and Cross River States.

The first set of students were admitted into the institution during the 1993/94 academic year with a student population of 82. The nickname “Umudykes” or “U’dykers” refers to students, alumni, and sports teams of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture.

School Fees Range: ₦ 46,000

12. University of Benin (UNIBEN)

The Great University of Benin – also known as UNIBEN – is one of Nigeria’s first generation federal universities. The University of Benin was founded in 1970. It started as an Institute of Technology and was accorded the status of a full-fledged University by National Universities Commission (NUC) on 1 July 1971.

Following NUC’s directives, the university experimented with the Collegiate System in 1991/92 and 1992/93. However, in the light of new developments, the university reverted to the Faculty System in January 1994. Presently, the university essentially operates the Faculty System except for the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences, and Institute of Child Health, which reverted to the Collegiate System in August 1999, with a Provost as its administrative head.

The faculties include Agriculture, Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, Life Sciences, Management Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Science and Center For Entrepreneurship Study.

School Fees Range: ₦ 47,000

13. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)

Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is a Federal Government established post-secondary educational institution located in Owerri, Nigeria.

FUTO specializes in technological education. The University is a designated Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering and has a core competence in the development of vaccines and drugs.

FUTO has nine schools which include School of Agriculture and Agriculture Technology, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, School of Entrepreneurship and Management Technology, School of Environmental Technology, School of Life Sciences, School of Physical Sciences, School of Information and Communication Technology, School of Technology Education and School of Post Graduate Studies.

School Fees Range: ₦ 48,000

14. Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)

The Federal University of Technology Akure (informally known as FUTA) was founded in 1981 under a drive by the government of Nigeria to create universities that specialised in producing graduates with practical as well as theoretical knowledge of technologies. It is located in Akure.

Federal University of Technology Akure has been ranked the 8th best university and 1st University Of Technology in Nigeria by webometrics as at 2015.

FUTA has seven schools which include School of Science, School of Earth and Mineral Sciences, School of Environmental Technology, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, School of Agricultural and Agricultural Technology, School of Management Technology and School of Postgraduate Studies.

School Fees Range: ₦ 49,000

15. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)

Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA) is a Federal Government established post-secondary educational institution located in Minna, Nigeria.

FUTMINNA specializes in technological education. The University is a designated Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering and has a core competence in the development of vaccines and drugs.

FUTMINNA was founded in 1983, and the first Vice-Chancellor was Professor J.O. Ndagi who served from 1983 to 1990. In the beginning, the University took over the facilities of the former Government Teachers’ College Bosso, for use on a permanent basis.

This site now serves as the Bosso Campus of the University. The main campus gidan kwano which is sited on a 10,650 hectares of land is located along the Minna – Kataeregi – Bida Road.

School Fees Range: ₦ 50,000

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/here-are-the-top-15-cheapest-universities-in-nigeria-their-school-fees/

This article is not to discourage those of prospective students that have chosen the under listed schools as their most preferred universities in JAMB.

Some experts argue that there is no such thing as most difficult university to get admission into. Admission into any institution, they believe, may be easy or hard depending on the level of preparation on the side of applicants.

This school of thought may be true elsewhere, but not in Nigeria. Down here, it is cheap to gain admission into some schools compared to a few others.

Below are the top 10 we believe to be the hardest Universities to get into in Nigeria.

It is however, a way to remind you that it’s survival of the fittest!

The schools are;

1. University of Ibadan (UI)

And Number two is NOW a tie

2. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) & University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)

3. University of Benin (UNIBEN)

4.Federal University of Technology Owerri(FUTO)

5. University of Lagos (UNILAG)

6. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)

7. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)

8. University of Calabar (UNICAL)

9. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)

10. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)

What do you think about this?…

Source : http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/2017-list-of-top-10-toughest-universities-to-gain-admission-in-nigeria/

“L’ojo ojosi omode i gb’oju s’oke w’agba o

B’agba ba nro’jo, omode won a pa looloo ni

L’ojo ojosi, awon agba i wu’wa ibaje o

Bi won ba se ‘baje, a o s’igba fun won ni

Eje a ma ba won so, ki won ma se wu’wa ibaje mo o

Ore e je a ma ba won so, ki won ma se wu’wa ika yi o”
This is not a piece to be read as an attack on any personality, institution, government organization, religious, social or ethnic group and all other groups, unintentionally skipped, (except if it directly or indirectly appeals to you) but a call to action towards a better (educational) system. Though, I urge anyone whom it may concern with an ambiance of intense zeal to please have a second thought on this article.
I refuse to be gentle in this article because if I spit out the venom in my mouth and let loose the beast in me, I would die and if I don’t, I would die, so why should I refrain from not voicing these things? It’s so bad and pathetic, the rate at which the educational system in Nigeria is gradually becoming so valueless and provoking. I need more eyes to shed tears and a broad(er) shoulder to lean on because we, gradually, have advanced from good to worse and this still looks normal to some people as foolishness and ignorance gently floods them to their grave.
Who says we need education to be successful in life? In all sense of humility, this statement is synonymous to nonsense because I have seen and heard several people who never went to school (or are dropouts) who are great people in live. I mean people with what we can regard as little or no knowledge of the word, Education and have employed the so-called graduates, of our pathetic and degrading universities.

Furthermore, universities that have no internet, bad and unusable boards (electronic boards turned marker boards), no shuttle to convey students to their respective lecture theatre venues, lesser than less security, no water, no solar power, bastardized student union, confused officials and administrators, lecturers whose teachings are like sedatives. hum hum, I shake my head. Is this not suffering tantamount to punishment of the highest degree?

Moreover, how would we consent to run a university like this? When students are to endure while studying, not to mince words, it is barbaric for me to stay in a small lecture room with over a 120 students (a class meant for only 60 pupils) for six hours with no fan, microphone to aid the lecturer in teaching, internet to assist in learning, among other benefits that I’m entitled to. I can’t assimilate and I know it’s the same with every other person because “even in the dark ages, schools were not being run like this”. We are not livestock and I refuse to be treated as one. We need to wake up from our slumber and move away from this imitation of an imitation. We’re all mad just that some are madder than the other.

(TO BE CONTINUED)

Gbolahan, Justice Abiola [2017]
abiolaomogbolahan@gmail.com

English Studies, AAUA

08060130247

Source :http://www.eleganceng.com/2017/07/article-oju-aja-n-seje-by-gbolahan-justice-abiola/