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Well,

maybe you didn't get my drift, I was just saying that RayPower being the flagship of private radio stations in the country has done well. It wasn't a comparisim between them and other private stations. Besides, it is not all about music that makes a station thick, but more like rich programme contents with local values.

Stay blessed

On the 1st of Spetember 1998, RayPower 100.05 FM became the 1st independent radio station to broadcast on the Nigerian air wave. Looking back over the years on their programming and balancing of news along side their sister TV station AIT, I think they the best thing that has happened to the Nigeria Broadcasting industry.

What are views about how they have fared so far?

Sorry, I forgot to add:

The Roots
Shaka Zulu


I shall add more later,

These are a must see films:

Shawshank Redemption
The color purple
Kung Fu Hustle
Exorcisim
Scent of a woman (Al Pacino at his best)
Brave Heart

It is a bitter pill to swallow, and like most bitter pills it cures the illness one time. EPL is not too a big lamb to sacrifice for our economy to grow.

Maybe some of us don't just get it. DSTV didn't break any law, but they cannot be allowed to hold our people and economy to ransom. What the Fed. Govt. has done is very commendable. It is absurd for DSTV to threat the whole of Africa as a country. I mean with just one broadcast right they have covered the whole continent. Nigeria is too big a guy for that.

I don't care if we woke up from our slumber today and decided to take the bull by the horn. No time is late! The monoploy must be broken! The market should be widened for more players and we the customers will be better for it.

No pain, No gain!

@ Jesu Seun

Yes u can apply for the job, but u must find a way of submitting ur application to the Abuja office of the US embassy

I cant find my sitting position and exam number or do I need a special centre?

No. 2006-068
Date: July 26, 2006
Subject: COMPUTER MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (N51305)
Location: LAGOS – INFORMATION SYSTEMS CENTER
Applicability: ALL MISSION PERSONNEL
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Computer Management Assistant, FP-06*; FSN-8*
OPENING DATE: July 26, 2006
CLOSING DATE: August 8, 2006
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: *AEFM/MOH/NOR: US$35,265.00 p.a. (Starting salary)
(Position Grade: FP-06 to be confirmed by Washington)

*Ordinarily Resident: N1,659,076.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary)

Position Grade: PSA-08
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid
in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOTE: ALL ORDINARY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of a Computer Management Assistant in the Information Systems Center.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The incumbent manages all facets of the Unclassified Automated Data processing Systems including Hardware, software and wide area network (WAN) connectivity. Also acts as backup Systems Manager at Public Affairs Section (PAS). Additional responsibilities are to train users and regional systems Manager for Abuja.

The incumbent optimize network systems performance. Monitor software, hardware and update system download for Department of State (DOS). Operate and maintain the Windows NT local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) for optimum performance. Assist users with network accessibility. Ensure that shared resources are evenly distributed and utilized. Modify equipment and system network regarding upgrades. Incumbent provides DS with inventories of software and hardware required for operations and future installation requirements. Also installs tests and maintains all consular computer applications and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipments. Develops and maintains a systematic, prevention-oriented approach to routine network maintenance tasks. These computers are linked through a GITMU compliant network which includes Category 5 & 6 cabling, Fibre optic cables, CISCO Routers and switches, MAN microwave infrastructure and a WAN link to Washington.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact (09-461-4000 ext. 4320).

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.

1. College or Technical School degree in Computer Science is required. Must have COMPTIA A+ Certification.

2. Minimum of three years experience in Computer administration and maintenance is required. The ability to troubleshoot, diagnose technical problems and resolve software errors is required. Computer instructions and teaching abilities are required.

3. English at the 4+ level is required in reading, writing and speaking.

4. Operational knowledge of PCs LAN’s and WAN using Windows XP, Windows 2000/2003 Server operating systems are required. Incumbent must the ability to type, install software, hardware and manage the above systems. Incumbent must be able to prepare documents, communicate needs and problems to management when required.

5. Incumbent must have supervisory ability and formal instructions to subordinates and new users are required. Ability to maintain and operate LANs, WAN’s and PC’s are required. Good technical skills are required to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve computer problems. Good interpersonal skills are required.

SELECTION PROCESS:

When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of the employment.

4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personnel Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

5. Current employees who are qualified will be given preference.

6. Only successful applicants who meet with the minimum requirements will be notified.

7. The Human Resources Office will NOT accept applications or resume submitted in U.S. Government official envelopes.

8. The minimum requirements must be adequately addressed in the cover letter of your application package. Failure to do so will disqualify your application.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

1. A type-written application specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number.

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae, listing all job responsibilities and provides the same information as an OF-612; plus

3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

5. Please indicate position title and vacancy announcement number on the top right corner of the envelope.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja

POINT OF CONTACT:
Tel: 09-461-4000 ext. 4320
Fax: 09-461-4036

DEFINITIONS:

1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family
Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he
meets all of the following criteria:

--U.S. citizen;

--Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;

--Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;

--Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad; and

--Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.

2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a US agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.
4. Ordinary Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permit for employment in country.
5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS: AUGUST 8, 2006

An Equal Opportunity Employer



Approved:HRO:MTantawy
Drafted:HR:BBAwosika/nun
Cleared:ISC:OBOgot
Cleared:FMO:RShields

ok fellas, if you are not qualified for the previous one here is anoda one,

United States Mission Nigeria Vacancy Announcement
No.   2006-067
Date:   July 26, 2006
Ref:
Subject:    AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN – (N73004)
Location:   LAGOS -  PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION   
Applicability:  ALL MISSION PERSONNEL   
OPEN TO:       All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Audio-Visual Technician - FP-07; FSN-07*
OPENING DATE: July 26, 2006
CLOSING DATE: August 8, 2006
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: *Not Ordinarily Resident: US$31,526.00 p.a. (Starting salary):
(Position Grade: FP-07 to be confirmed by Washington)

*Ordinarily Resident:  N1,259,022.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary)
Position Grade: PSA-07
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid
in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOTE: ALL ORDINARY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for an Audio-Visual Technician position in the Public Affairs Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Information Specialist (Broadcasting), the incumbent is responsible for performing highly specialized technical duties involving installation, maintenance, repair and operation of sophisticated audio-visual equipment in support of post’s interactive television programs, teleconferencing and satellite reception.  Incumbent is also responsible for the placement of post’s AV programs with local radio and TV stations and following through to assure proper broadcast of these programs by the stations.

Incumbent installs, maintains, repairs and operates various types of audio-visual equipment, such as satellite receivers (TVRO), associated antennae and equipment, television control room, consoles, video cassette recorders, television receivers and other radio and sound equipment.   Establishes and maintains a preventive maintenance program, repairing and replacing equipment as needed. 

Incumbent performs engineering duties, such as operating, testing, and adjusting audio or video recording and sound equipment.  Incumbent records all satellite programs for placement in the Nigerian TV/radio stations to ensure proper and adequate broadcast of recorded programs. 

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.  Contact: (09-461-4320).

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

NOTE:  All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

1. Completion of Secondary school is required.  Specialized technical training in broadcast media and or certificate in electronics technician program and maintenance is required. 

2. Minimum of two years of progressive responsibility in technical aspects of the communications media, such as a radio broadcasting and/or radio audio/visual specialist, or four years of similar experience combined with work as a journalist, writer or researcher is required.

3. Level IV Speaking/Reading English Language is required (good working knowledge).

4. Working experience of Nigerian media institutions and key figures in the mass media, government cultural and business sectors is required.  Extensive technical knowledge of maintaining and repairing electronic equipment a working knowledge or inventory procedures is required. 

5. Ability to install and maintain basic electronic equipment and operate video recording, testing and allied equipment, perform repair/maintenance on electronic equipment, maintain inventory records, interpret the needs of PD staff, relate AV equipment to program needs and ability to control satellite control room is required be able to use all electrical tools.

SELECTION PROCESS:

When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of the employment.

4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personnel Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

5. Current employees who are qualified will be given preference.

6. Only successful applicants who meet with the minimum requirements will be notified. 

7. The Human Resources Office will NOT accept applications or resume submitted in U.S. Government official envelopes.

8. The minimum requirements must be adequately addressed in the cover letter of your application package.  Failure to do so will disqualify your application.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

1. A type-written application specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised.  Please reference the job title and announcement number.

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae, listing all job responsibilities and provides the same information as an OF-612; plus

3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

5. Please indicate position title and vacancy announcement number on the top right corner of the envelope.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Office
Embassy of the United States of America
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Asokoro – Abuja

POINT OF CONTACT:

Human Resources Office
Tel: 09-461-4320
Fax: 09-461-4036

DEFINITIONS:

1.  AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:

--U.S. citizen;

--Spouse or dependent that is at least age 18;

--Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;

--Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad; and

--Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.

2. EFM:  Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a US agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.
4. Ordinary Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permit for employment in country.
5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS:  AUGUST 8, 2006
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Approved:HRO:MTantawy
Drafted:HR:BBAwosika/ca
Cleared:PAS:Gerhardson
Cleared:FMO:RShields

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SpikedCy

Is that all your dream? clothes and shoes

Hmmmmm, 9aija Dream!

There is no collective dream. the Niger Delta is dreaming to conrol their resources and be the next president of nigeria, the north is dreaming for the return of political power to them to continue their squandering of the economy which they are contributing little or nothing, the south east is confused and in deep slumber - no dream, the south west is awake now, knows that their dream is over - TTA.

There is no meeting point for a collective national dream

Seun, one of the benefits it will bring us is that it will expose our fellow bros who are into internet scam. youngies@yahoo.co.ng
Once it is sighted no will bother to open the mail

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This bunch of cheaters? Divers? Low racists? Little monkies who can't but do tricks?

Italians are a shame of the world! The worst nation in the world cup! FIFA must make them give it back to the French for what they did to Zidane!

Also remember to come with 2 passport photos and and your ID card (e.g National ID card, Int'l passport or Driving licence)

Good luck!

a Nigger? what a heck!

@lioness

I have a visa to travel to Italy, I am comtemplating throwing it away, what do you say?

According to Tribalfootball.com this is how it went down:

" Top lip-reader Marianne Frere revealed the Italian told Zidane - who understands the language after playing for Juventus - a high ball was "not for feccia like you".

Feccia is an Italian insult meaning scum or s**t.

Zidane smiled at Materazzi as he walked away. But there was another exchange, Zidane turned and floored him with a butt to the chest. The lip-reader claimed the Italian had said: "We all know you are the son of a terrorist LovePeddler."

He added: "Viffanculo". (f*** off). A source close to the Italian squad claimed that after twisting Zidane's nipple, Materazzi asked him: "What, don't you like it?" The French captain replied: "A bit too hard to turn me on."

But Materazzi shouted: "Well, I did it that way because I know that's how your mother likes it."

Materazzi yesterday denied calling Zidane a terrorist. He said: "It is absolutely not true. I'm ignorant. I don't know what the word means."

I have also read it was his sister being insulted. But isn't it interesting that France MAY have lost the World Cup because of anti-African bias only months after protests against those prejudices?

Why wasnt Figo red carded for his headbutt ? No mention in the press about Figo career being ruined by his action. The Portugese acted with violence and "gamesmenship" in every stage of the World Cup.

I thought it was interesting that France V Italy was like a replay of England V Portugal with the best penalty takers removed prior to the Shoot out - same referee same conclusion, if the referee had acted when Zidane was being held then the head butt wouldnt have taken place.

Materazzi is a very big guy and has prison tattoos all over his arms and is obviously no stranger to contraversy he said the wrong thing to the wrong guy I guess he was lucky he said what he did on the pitch and not in a bar in the back streets of Marselle.

Zidane overeacted and he can be blamed for that but Italians are cheaters, it's a fact, everybody knows that. And they call themselves World champions, pathetic. With all the cheating in the Calcio, they probably bribed the referee for the final, they're very good at that.

They even bought a tv so the 4th ref could see what happened.
Hopefully you guys will remember Zidane as an artist and not as the guy who was sent off during his last game.

Vive la France!

Maybe thats why Zidane was so good during his career after all - because he's pasionate. So it worked in Italy's favor after all, but what the heck, Italians are used to getting things the easy way. Half of their team is involved in a game-fixing scandal and that's the best team in the world? I don't know, That's how football is today I guess, but as far as Zidane goes the end doesn't matter - everyone predicted them to fall to Spain or Brazil - the bottom line is with or without the red card the guy is still gonna be remembered as a wiz on the pitch and for Materazzi - just another lucky goon.

The BBC reported that an Italian-language lipreader they employed reported that Materazzi wished "an ugly death to you and your family" – on the day Zidane had discovered his mother was seriously ill – and finally "go **** yourself".The Brazillian television station "Globo" claimed that via a lip-reader they had discovered that Materazzi had called Zidane's sister a prostitute.

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