Kill the local businesses, my gosh, this administration policies either kills or shrinkens local businesses, this is another round of lay-off roaming.
Their love for high unemployment rate is alarming.

Gunshots from University of Jos hostels and the Crisis is getting WORSE

https://twitter.com/That_SillyWilly/status/1046446331059990528

THERE IS AN ONGOIG CRISIS IN JOS NORTH,




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Thanks OP for this post. If I’m the only one inspired by this post I must say one of your reasons for posting this is fulfilled.

Thanks OP

Where we are today, Harvard was not there 100 years after it took off. I studied the world class universities in depth. So, we are closest to it. The two Nobel Laureates that came signed up as visiting professors at Covenant University, we have about five of them in different areas.

His faith attracted me to him. Can’t help but brag in faith and work towards my dreams as if I’m the god I see.

First story on Nairaland I read through the whole thread.
Inspiring true story. I love this, and I love your doggedness and crazy determination more.
You blessed my day.

[quote author=sheddyboyf post=59750873][/quote] White Background is the standard.

Why does my touch screen go crazy while charging?

I know some of us have experienced this; your phone screen would be fine whether you're playing FIFA or chatting. Your battery goes low, you decided to plug it to a socket, then the screen starts acting up.

You press shot, but your player passes the ball. Or you type "where are you sweetheart" what displays is "a whjajajagege". When you unplug the charger from your phone or when light take NEPA go drop them for PHCN, your phone starts working fine again.

If you have this problem and are searching for an answer. No more ultimate search, I have the answer.
Sometimes your charger is not faulty neither is it because your charger is fake. (Always use and buy original charger for your phone).
The lack of ground in the electrical supply (outlet, PC....) cause your screen to go crazy. If you lift your feet from the ground or touch a metal object your screen will be fine.

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Unless you’re an early adopter 5 Reasons Why Being An Early Adopter Is A Bad Idea 5 Reasons Why Being An Early Adopter Is A Bad Idea Are you the type of person who pre-orders the newest tech gadgets as soon as they’re available? Then you’re an early adopter. Is there a downside? Let's find out. Read More who cycles smartphones every six months, you’ve undoubtedly felt it — a loss of performance in your current device. And this isn’t an Android vs. iPhone issue. Users on both sides often complain that their phones just aren’t as fast as they once were.

Rest assured: it isn’t all in your head. At least, not completely. It’s quite possible that your device has actually slowed down, and there are several potential causes. In this post, we’ll cover these reasons and what you can do about them.

Note that we’re talking about long-term performance losses after owning a device for a year or longer. Short-term slowdowns, such as those caused by memory leaks, are often fixable with a simple reboot.

1. OS Upgrades


When you first bought your device, it came with a specific version of its operating system. Maybe Android 4.4 KitKat, maybe iOS 7, both of which released in 2013. When those OS versions came out, they were developed with a certain set of hardware specs in mind.

Fast-forward to today and overall hardware specs have drastically improved. Features are added to both Android and iOS, and these improvements are made with the newer hardware specs in mind. As such, newer versions of an OS require more computing power and resources for a smooth experience.

In other words: if you have a 2013-era device that came with Android 4.4 KitKat and upgraded it to Android 7.0 Nougat, you simply don’t have enough juice to handle all of the extra overhead. Hence, the device feels slower.


What can you do about it?


Not much, unfortunately. Feel free to apply minor upgrades (e.g. from Android 7.0 to 7.1) but avoid major upgrades (e.g. from Android 7.1 to 8.0). Keep your device in the era it came with, and upgrade the device itself if you want to take advantage of a newer OS version.




2. App Updates


While all types of software can succumb to something called “feature creep” — the continued adding of new-yet-arguably-unnecessary features — mobile apps are some of the worst offenders. Even so-called “lightweight” apps can quickly grow bloated over time.

But the real tragedy is that most developers aren’t mindful of the resources used by their apps. In fact, as overall device hardware improves, developers tend to get lazier as far as resource management goes. Over time, apps tend to eat up more RAM and CPU but your hardware stays the same, so performance feels slower.

Take an app like Spotify and compare how it is now to what it was like back in 2014. The 2014 version would run perfectly fine on today’s phones, but today’s version of Spotify would likely sputter on a 2014-era phone. Apply this to all apps on your device and it’s easy to see why it may seem slower now.



What can you do about it? 

As apps grow bloated, you can replace them with lighter-weight alternatives. Likely offenders include note-taking apps, media apps, social network apps, and office apps. In some cases, an older version of an app might be available. So long as it doesn’t have any glaring security issues, it might suit your device better than the latest version.




3. Background Apps



Another reason why your phone feels slower is that you have more apps installed now than when you first got the device. If you don’t believe me, go to your phone’s settings and look at all of your downloaded apps. Most people think they’ve only installed 10 or so apps, but are often surprised to see closer to 40 or 50.

The problem is that some apps run in the background although you aren’t actively using them. For example, email apps are always checking for new incoming emails, messaging apps are always awaiting new messages, note-taking apps are always syncing, etc. Even animated live wallpapers25 Awesome Android Live Wallpapers by Category 25 Awesome Android Live Wallpapers by Category Having a background on your phone that moves around is super fun and futuristic. Here we take a look at the best live wallpapers for Android. Read More and home screen widgets 8 Unmissable Widgets For All Android Versions (Even If Your Phone Is Old) 8 Unmissable Widgets For All Android Versions (Even If Your Phone Is Old) Android 4.0 has been out for some time now yet, according to usage studies, a large number of devices still run version 2.x. This can make buying widget apps frustrating. The latest and greatest may... resources to do what they do.

Every additional app in the background uses CPU and RAM, which leaves less CPU and RAM for the apps you’re actively using. This can impact performance and is one reason why task killer apps are so bad Why RAM Boosters And Task Killers Are Bad For Your Android Why RAM Boosters And Task Killers Are Bad For Your Android At first glance, RAM boosters and task killers sound incredibly useful, but a closer look shows that they could actually be harming your phone instead.



What can you do about it? 


Identify which apps are draining battery Find out Which Apps Are Killing Your Android Battery Find out Which Apps Are Killing Your Android Battery If you're getting poor battery life on your device, you likely have an app abusing your battery in the background. Find out how to identify those apps and solve your battery problems. As heavy battery use tends to indicate heavy background processing. Switch to a static wallpaper and avoid relying on widgets. Uninstall apps you don’t use. Disable background processing in apps that allow it.





4. Memory Degradation



All smartphones and tablets run on flash memory, which is a type of solid-state storage medium with no moving parts. The most common type of flash memory is called NAND. While NAND is fast and affordable, it does have a few quirks that can impact performance.

First, NAND memory grows slower as it fills up. The exact mechanisms behind this are beyond the scope of this article, but suffice it to say that NAND memory needs a certain amount of “empty blocks” to operate at peak data-writing performance. The speed loss with full storage can be significant.

Second, NAND memory degrades with use. There are three kinds of NAND memoryNAND and eMMC: All You Need to Know About Flash Memory NAND and eMMC: All You Need to Know About Flash Memory The world would be a sad place without flash memory. But how much about flash memory do you really understand? Here are the essentials you should know to make informed buys! Read More — SLC, MLC, TLC — but they all have write cycle limits per memory cell. When the limit is reached, the cells wear out and impact performance. And since your device is always writing data, deterioration is unavoidable.

Note that TLC is a type of NAND memory pioneered by Samsung. It’s the cheapest to produce but has the worst durability: 4,000 write cycles per cell versus 10,000 in the more standard MLC type. This might be why Samsung devices have a reputation for slowing down more than non-Samsung devices.


What you can do about it



We recommend staying under 75 percent of your device’s total storage capacity. If your internal storage is 8 GB, don’t cross the 6 GB threshold. This can also help extend the life of cells 3 Ways to Protect Your SSD and Extend Its Lifespan 3 Ways to Protect Your SSD and Extend Its Lifespan There are a few mistakes that could be shortening the lifespan of your SSD. Avoid these to extend your SSD's lifespan as long as possible. a technique called “wear leveling,” thus delaying performance degradation.




5. Greater Expectation



In spite of all the above, your device might simply feel slower because you perceive it to be slower, not because it has actually slowed down.

There’s an interesting phenomenon where search traffic for “phone slow” spikes after new phone releases and big OS updates. Nobody knows for sure what this means, but one interpretation is that when something new comes out, what you have right now suddenly seems worse.

Furthermore, as the people around you upgrade their devices, and as you acquire other devices in your household (e.g. a brand new laptop), your baseline for good performance goes up. Your Galaxy S3 Mini may have been “amazing” at one point, but now that your standards and expectations have risen, it’s now “a piece of junk.”



What you can do about it?


Learn to accept it or upgrade your device. Android users could flash a new, light-weight ROM How to Install a Custom ROM on Your Android Device How to Install a Custom ROM on Your Android Device Ready to revitalize your Android phone or tablet? Installing a custom ROM is the best way to do that -- powering it up with even better performance and features. 




How to Speed Up a Slow Mobile Device


If your device is slower than you’d like, and you’re sure it isn’t all psychological, then there are a few things you can try.



For Android Users:



We have a guide on what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to
speeding up Android performance. Effective tactics include cleaning up the home screen and rebooting on a regular basis. Don’t forget to free up storage space , too. As a last resort, reset back to factory state .


For iPhone Users



Not as many options as with Android, but you can try manually clearing RAM,
avoiding battery-draining apps , and freeing up storage space . As a last resort, reset back to factory state .



Source:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/phones-slow-usage-years/


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Look, your dreams will always exist side by side with your fears. Both of them are a product of your rich imagination. And you have the power to make one or the other a reality.


Let that sink in.

This oracle is about 67% right.

Black Americans are more racial than whites.

Calm down
In Nigeria these days, neither masters in Nigeria nor abroad (insert here all the big schools and big courses you can think) can guarantee job in Nigeria. I have quite a number of coursemates who did their masters in best schools in UK that are either still job hunting in Nigeria, or teaching, or doing their PhD's.
So I studied all of them all my friends who did their master's abroad or in Nigeria. I realise that more education (specialisation) doesn't necessary guarantee success in the job market, especially in Nigeria.
But this might help anyone succeed in life.

1. Network/Connect. During one's masters in Nigeria or abroad, don't overstudy, the best graduating student doesn't get the job these days. Seek out to build healthy relationship with your schoolmates especially those who are or related to politicians, wealthy men and company owners, even your lecturers or those whose minds are in starting up their company.
2. What I learned from The Social Network movie, was from statement the VC made. He said "Harvard students are told that creating a job is better than looking for one". Start small, think global. Learn as much as you can that'll make you succeed not just only your course work. Talent is overrated.
3. Stay abreast with the latest technology trend, you don't have to be geek. For when robots or different technology invention steals human jobs you'll stay relevant because of your little knowledge (which you can make grow as opportunity demands) of that invention.
4. Always do number 1.

I'm applying this too.

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where was Jesus christ then?

It was during colonization Jesus was sold to us.

Where were these deities during slave trade and colonization?

otipoju:
Teaching others what you recently learned is the key to retention.

In school this was what helped me a lot unknown to others.

I would sit and absorb as much as I could in class and make sure to ask questions for clarification and contribute my own ideas to the lecture, then teach my friends in the so called group discussion.

A day to exam and even on exam days, I will be at Awo football field playing football, have my bathe and go to exam hall and still do well enough to be loved by all my lecturers.

The more you give to men, the more you receive from God.

Biblical Principal of Seed Time and harvest, answers to WHOSOEVER applies it, to WHATSOEVER.

Genesis 8:22
While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
2 Corinthians 9:6
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully
Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
Galatians 6:9 Let’s not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest— if we do not give up .


Not to too sound preachy but it's real. Keep up with it.

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I hope I remember all this...

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Wish you could learn faster?

Whether you’re learning Spanish, a new instrument, or a new sport, we could all benefit from accelerated learning. But the problem is, there’s only so much time in the day.

The key to accelerated learning is not just putting in more hours, but maximizing the effectiveness of the time spent learning.

The Bucket And Water Analogy

Let’s say you were to fill up a bucket with water. Most buckets should not have any problem retaining the water inside, until it starts overflowing at the top.
But in reality, this isn’t how our brains function. In fact, most of the information that enters our brain leaks out eventually. Instead of looking at our brain’s memory as a bucket that retains everything, we should treat it for what it is: a leaking bucket.
While the leaky bucket analogy may sound like a negative connotation, it’s perfectly normal. Unless you were born with a photographic memory, our brains weren’t designed to remember every fact, information, or experience that we go through in our lives.


How To Remember 90% Of Everything You Learn

The development of the Learning Pyramid in the 1960’s — widely attributed to the NTL Institute in Bethel, Maine— outlined how humans learn.

As research shows, it turns out that humans remember:

5% of what they learn when they’ve learned from a lecture (i.e. university/college lectures)
10% of what they learn when they’ve learned from reading (i.e. books, articles)
20% of what they learn from audio-visual (i.e. apps, videos)
30% of what they learn when they see a demonstration
50% of what they learn when engaged in a group discussion.
75% of what they learn when they practice what they learned.
90% of what they learn when they use immediately (or teach others)

Yet how do most of us learn?

Books, classroom lectures, videos — non-interactive learning methods that results in 80-95% of information going in one ear and leaking out the other.

The point here is that instead of forcing our brains on how to remember more information with “passive” methods, we should focus our time, energy, and resources on “participatory” methods that have proven to deliver more effective results, in less time.

This means that:

If you want to learn how to speak a foreign language, you should focus on speaking with native speakers and gain immediate feedback (instead of mobile apps)
If you want to get in shape, you should work with a personal fitness trainer (instead of watching Youtube workout videos)
If you want to learn a new instrument, hire a local music teacher in your city
Ultimately, it comes down to this…

Time Or Money?

How many times have you heard someone say, “I don’t have time to do X…”

I’m certainly guilty of this myself, as I’ve made excuse after excuse about the lack of time I have in my life.

But time is the greatest equalizer of all. No matter who we are, where we are in the world, or how much we strive for efficiency, there are only 24 hours in each day. Every single minute is unique, and once it’s gone, it can never be regained, unlike money.

So if we all have 24 hours in a day, how do we explain the success stories of young millionaires that started from nothing, or a full-time student going from beginner to conversation fluency in Spanish after just 3.5 months? They learned how to maximize for effectiveness instead of only efficiency.

Let’s say person A spent one hour learning a language and retained 90% of what they learned. And person B spent nine hours learning and retained 10% of what they learned. Doing simple math, person B spent 9x more time learning than person A, only to retain the same amount of information (A: 1 * 0.9 = B: 9 * 0.1).

While the exact numbers can be debated, the lesson is clear. The way to have more time is not to go for small wins, like watching 5-minute YouTube tutorials instead of 15-minutes, but to go for big wins, like choosing the most effective method from the beginning. Or constantly relying on free alternatives, when investing in a premium solution can shave off months, if not years, worth of struggles, mistakes, and most importantly, time.

It’s making the most out of the limited time we have by focusing on solutions that deliver the most impact, and saying no to everything else.

The ability to retain more knowledge in an age of infinite access to information and countless distractions is a powerful skill to achieve any goal we have faster.

By learning how to remember more information everyday, we can spend less time re-learning old knowledge, and focus on acquiring new ones.

We’re all running out of time, and today is the youngest you’ll ever be. The question is: how will you best spend it?


Source:
http://www.lifehack.org/399140/how-to-remember-90-of-everything-you-learn?utm_content=buffercff55&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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3. Tuvalu: 1,200 tourists

Why so few?

The propeller plane from Fiji Airways arrives twice a week and is the only fast way to get in or out. There is also the very occasional cargo slash passenger ship (with emphasis on cargo) between Fiji and Tuvalu.

Why still visit?

This country is one of a kind. People are more genuine and more welcoming than in most other places and everything seems more authentic than what is the case in 'the real world'. The friendliness I experienced in Tuvalu is second to none, expect plenty of offers to ride on the back of random people's mopeds.

What else?

Do not forget cash if you ever visit this fascinating country. You mean you have a Black AmEx card? Platinum Visa? Superduper Mega Diamond MasterCard Plus? It just doesn’t matter. This is one of a very few countries in the world where no credit cards are accepted. Bring Australian dollars. Or a begging cup.

Read more: The 'Sinking' Country

Source: UN, 2013


2. Somalia: 400 tourists

Why so few?

War, lack of a government for many years, violent Muslim extremists, sharia law. The reputation of Somalia is extremely close to rock bottom.

Why still visit?

Mogadishu is now considered relatively safe and a lot of businesses have opened or reopened. Several tour companies will sort you out the invitation needed to get a visa on arrival (and they all offer guides with armed guards).

What else?

Terror group al-Shabab is doing its best to take over the country. The government has luckily made progress the last few years, and now several foreign airlines have put Mogadishu on its route maps. Somaliland in the north is formally a part of Somalia, and is the only way to visit the country unless you want your mom to never speak to you ever again (then again, this can be a bonus if the similar effect is achieved for your mother-in-law).

Source: Estimate based on interviews with Somalian tour companies, 2014


1. Nauru: 160 tourists

Why so few?

When did you last see a guide book with Nauru on it? The country is tiny, and comes with less than 10,000 inhabitants on 21 square kilometers. Only Our Airline serves the country with its old Boeing 737.

Why still visit?

It is the least visited country in the world! And you can run around it.

What else?

There are only two hotels in the country, virtually no nightlife and a number of refugees that have been deported from Australia. The country doesn't even have a capital, although Yaren - the biggest village - acts like one.

Read more: The Run Around Country

Source: Crikey, 2011

Written by: Gunnar Garfors who visited every country as a hobby traveler, set a Guinness World Record by travelling to 5 continents in 1 day and beat a Recordsetter world record by visiting 19 countries in 24 hours. On Twitter: @garfors.


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9. Guinea-Bissau: 7,500

Why so few?

Infrastructure is rubbish and few airlines fly there. TAP Portugal even suspended their flights to and from Bissau after local police forced the pilots to bring 74 Syrian refugees to Lisbon in 2013.

Why still visit?

You just have to visit the Bijagos Archipelago of some twenty islands outside the capital. The oysters there are divine. Just do not expect any signs of modern life.

What else?

Do not miss out on old Portugese architecture or cooking inspired by the former colonist. To get in fast and easy, pick up your visa at the consulate in Ziguinchor in Senegal, just across the border. The operation will set you back 5 minutes. You are then not far from Varela, a tiny coastal village in a national park to the very north of Guinea-Bissau. Expect close to zero tourists, despite an Italian hotel with food to match.

Source: UN, 2012, estimate based on tourism expenditure


8. Libya: 6,250 tourists

Why so few?

Gaddafi may be gone, but his legacy lives on through embassy attacks and bombings. And it didn't help much that Tripoli International Airport closed down after bombings in 2014, either. All flights were suspended, and there are now only a handful of flights to and from smaller Mitiga International Airport. You mean you wouldn't fly with Libyan Airlines, Afriqiyah Airways or Buraq Air? Well, neither will most tourists.

Why still visit?

You can finally get a visa on arrival. And there is plenty on offer, although you may want to wait until the security situation improves.

What else?

There is hope, or so the Libyan government believes. I mean, they actually do have a Minister of Tourism. Ms. Ikram Bash Imam must have one of the most challenging jobs in the world.

Source: UN, 2010, estimate based on tourism expenditure and stipulated decline, 2014


7. Kiribati: 6,000 tourists

Why so few?

1. Virtually no one has even heard about the Pacific paradise. 2. Fewer still knows how to pronounce the name of the country.

Why still visit?

There are loads of possibilities to fly to Kiribati. You can take a plane from Nauru or Marshall Islands once every two weeks. Yeah, or from slightly more famous Fiji, which has two weekly departures to South Tawara, the capital. And you can of course visit Christmas Islands from Fiji or Hawaii. It is in theory 6 hours by plane between Christmas Island and South Tawara, but the islands are not connected by flight.

What else?

The letter “s” does not exist in Kiribati, but the sound “s” does. So, to pronounce “s” you write “ti” or “tu”. “Kiribati” is therefore pronounced “Kiribass”. “T” followed by any other letter than “i” or “u” is pronounced “t” as normal. Piece of cake.

Read more: A country less traveled

Source: UNWTO, 2013


6. Equatorial Guinea: 5,700 tourists

Why so few?

This is the worst country on this list to get a visa to, unless you are actually a US citizen. They are exempt. You mean your are not a US citizen? Do accept my apologies. You will have to go through agonizing bureaucratic pain. Or not ever get too see Equatorial Guinea.

Why still visit?

Equatorial Guinea is without a doubt bucket list material. And there is very little tourism infrastructure here, so you will be snorkeling all by yourself from one of the nice beaches, given that you bring your own fins and mask.

What else?

Do not take any photos, unless you fancy sleeping in a prison cell or bribing a police officer. The country is ruled by Dictator Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, although he prefers President as his title. The distribution of the massive oil wealth is extremely unequal, it has one of the world's worst human rights track records and is allegedly very involved in human trafficking.

Read more: The 15 hardest countries to visit

Source: Wikipedia, estimate based on airport arrivals, 2009, then stipulated, 2014


5. South Sudan: 5,500 tourists

Why so few?

There is a civil war in the newest country in the world, and tourists are not commonplace. James, the receptionist in my hotel, virtually died from excessive laughter when I told him I was in Juba as a tourist.

Why still visit?

James is probably still laughing. And he is particularly generous, even in the hotel bar, when he is in a good mood.

What else?

Photography is actually illegal in South Sudan. So, leave your phone in your pocket or exercises extreme caution when snapping those forbidden shots. Two huge police officers were less than impressed when I snapped a couple of photos in the capital, and I had to delete them under their careful supervision. "Consider yourself lucky you are Norwegian," they said. I assume that was a thank you given the large number of Norwegian NGOs that operate in the country.

Source: Logcluster, estimate based on number of flights, 2013

4. Marshall Islands: 4,600 tourists

Why so few?

Because you didn't know that the country actually exists. It is located in the middle of the Pacific, and includes the Bikini Atoll. So, at least you sort of heard about the country.

Why still visit?

Divers unite. There are over 1,000 different kinds of fish and 250 types of coral around the islands. That makes this the fishiest country in the world. No pun intended. I also woke up between Laura and Rita every morning, and you can too! Laura in the west is the best beach on Majuro while Rita is an area on the other side of the atoll.

What else?

The US performed 67 tests of nuclear bombs here between 1946 and 1958. That includes the biggest nuclear test ever performed, codenamed Castle Bravo, a dry fuel thermonuclear hydrogen bomb. The Atomic Energy Commission regarded Marshall Islands "by far the most contaminated place in the world" in 1956.

Read more: Fishing paradise, diving heaven

Source: UN, 2012

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14. Liberia: 24,000 tourists

Why so few?

What positive news did you last hear from Liberia, again? Neither stories on civil wars or Ebola outbreaks qualify. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was however elected the first female president in Africa in 2006. She was reelected 5 years later, the same year she received the Nobel Peace Prize.

Why still visit?

There are a lot of beaches around Monrovia, and the town of Robertsport has some of the best surfing in Africa. And do not forget to experience the ace music scene. One of the music styles is known as hip co. Expect a mixture of hip hop and Liberian English.

What else?

Liberia was primarily founded by freed American slaves, and the capital Monrovia is named after James Monroe. The fifth president of the USA worked hard to help establish the new African country. It may not come as much of a surprise that there is a ban on any form of slavery in the constitution.

Source: UN, 2012, estimate based on tourism expenditure.


13. Comoros: 21,000 tourists

Why so few?

Only 800,000 people live on the island nation, which has experienced 20 coups or attempted coups since 1975. That's when the country gained independence from France.

Why still visit?

How can you resist a country with an airline called Ewa Air? Ewa means "yes" in Shikomor (Comorian). The countries offer great trekking to volcanoes, diving and sailing. And do visit the colourful markets in Moroni.

What else?

The African country is the world’s largest manufacturer of ylang-ylang, an oil that is used in perfume. The world smells better thanks to the Comoros.

Source: African Statistical Yearbook, 2014


12. Afghanistan: 13,300 tourists

Why so few?

Regular bombings, terrorist attacks and being the home turf of Taliban might have something to do with it. War zone tourism never really did catch on.

Why still visit?

The wild mountains, the beautiful scenery, the incredible history and the amazing people. And why not take the opportunity to try on a real burqa in one of the burqa shops. That ought to make you sympathize a little bit with burqa wearing women world-wide.

What else?

Just make sure that you have a visa to your next destination after Afghanistan. We did not and had to stand 13 times in extremely long and demotivating queues outside the Iranian consulate in Herat before we finally secured our permit out again. It only took three days thanks to my outrageous queue jumping which made the entire visa seeking community in Herat less than happy. I do hereby apologize.

Read more: "There are no tourists in Afghanistan"

Sources: New York Times, 2012, adjusted by UN tourism expenditure numbers, 2013


11. São Tomé and Príncipe: 10,000 tourists


Why so few?

It might still take a while to get there.

Why still visit?

There is a reason for the country's slogan "A well kept secret!" - expect impressive Portugese colonial architecture, colourful slums on the outskirt of São Tomé, great fishing, undervalued whale watching, pristine beaches and ace trekking opportunities. And did I mention their heart-warming hospitality?

What else?

The country used to be the biggest supplier of cocoa. I am not a chocolatier, but they claim to have the world's best dark chocolate, and may very well be right. Thanks to Claudio Corallo, aka. "The chocolate king of São Tomé". Be aware that you need a visa in advance to be let into the country, or find yourself returned by the same mode of transport that got you there. Another 40 hours on a boat would not have been very welcome, in my case. Luckily, you can now get a visa in advance from your living room. Via email.

Read more: From Libreville to Sao Tome by boat

Source: African Statistical Yearbook, 2014



10. Turkmenistan: 8,697 tourists

Why so few?

This country isn't as mad as North Korea, but it plays in the same league. They both require a mandatory tourist guide.

Why still visit?

"The Door to Hell" is my favourite tourist attraction in the whole wide world. There are no tourists nearby the burning hole in the desert, which is part of the point. Do stay there in a tent overnight, near the flames or regret forever. Just bring food and vodka. Capital Ashgabat also holds the world record for having the most marble-clad buildings. Very impressive, except that virtually no one works in them.

What else?

Citizens get free electricity, water and natural gas. I guess the late dictator had to do something nice to stay in power without too many problems. Saparmurat Nijazov took the name “Turkmenbashi” which means Father of all Turkmens, and he had a great number of places in the country named after him. Imagine that you were to travel with Turkmenbashi (the man) from Turkmenbashi (the airport) to Turkmenbashi (the city) during Turkmenbashi (the month) to visit Turkmenbashi (the school) in Turkmenbashi (the street) to drink Turkmenbashi (the vodka)? Probably not what you should do in a school, but you get my point.

Read more: The World's 15 Hardest Countries to Visit

Source: Statistical Yearbook of Turkmenistan, 2011

20. Guinea: 56,000 tourists

Why so few?
The infrastructure in this beautiful and lush country is not quite up to speed, although several international airlines actually fly to Conakry, the capital. Recent Ebola outbreaks didn't exactly do the country any favors, either.
Why still visit?
The sunset experienced on the beaches is second to none. You might in particular want to experience it on weekends when loads of locals enjoy barbecued fish or meat and big brown bottles of Guiluxe, the local beer.
What else?
You are likely to experience heart-warming hospitality. Leave your shyness at home. Or drink a few Guiuluxe to combat it. People will approach and talk to you. Your expected response is a smile.
Source: UN, 2013


19. Tonga: 45,000 tourists

Why so few?
It is one of the very last absolute monarchies in the world. And very few people can neither spell Nuku'alofa, the capital, nor Fua'amotu, the international airport, so buying a ticket may be tricky. Opening a door may be too. To some people.
Why still visit?
The people in the Pacific are renowned for their hospitality. That is of course great in itself, but even better when you know that the Tongans love their feasts with massive barbeques, drinking and dancing.
What else?
One of the most unreal, secluded and beautiful beaches I have ever visited is in Tonga. Where exactly? Well, you might find out if you read "198" - my book on my visits to every country in the world.
Source: UN, 2013


18. Sierra Leone: 44,000 tourists

Why so few?
There are three realistic options getting from the only international airport to Freetown, the capital. They all include a boat on rough seas, and the risk of transforming your breakfast into fish feed.
Why still visit?
The Land of the Mountain Lions will appeal to all your senses with an incredible diversity and an unmatched scenery. The temperature is pretty perfect too, it is rarely below 24 or above 30 degrees Celcius.
What else?
They speak English in Sierra Leone, so you will get by easily. Its colonial past helps explain place names such as Waterloo, Man of War Bay, Pirate Bay, New England and Destruction Bay. Do note that this is the second country on this list to have had recent Ebola outbreaks.
Read more: Land of the Mountain Lions.
Source: UN, 2014


16. (tie) Federated States of Micronesia: 35,000 tourists

Why so few?
The country is often confused with Micronesia - the subregion of Oceania which also includes Nauru, Kiribati, Marshall Islands and Palau. And only United's Island Hopper service and Nauru's Our Airline will fly you to the country.
Why still visit?
Micronesia will blow your mind away when it comes to diving and surfing. There is a surfcamp in Pohnpei. Don't expect a crowd. Divers will have a field day, especially in the state of Yap, where there are dozens and dozens of diveable wreckage from WWII.
What else?
The number of tourists seem rather low, but keep in mind that there are only slightly over 100,000 inhabitants there. Visitors that count for 35 percent of the population is still a bit. Then again, there is enough mouth-watering seafood for everyone. The country does after all encompass as many as 607 islands.
Source: UN, 2014


16. (tie) Mauritania: 35,000 tourists

Why so few?
75 percent of the country is desert, and it's spreading. Sand is more interesting than most people think, but still.
Why still visit?
This is photography heaven. Just check out the blogpost of Mitchell Kanashkevich. Yeah, he slightly out-shoots me with his camera.
What else?
Credit cards are accepted virtually nowhere. I brought US dollars to pay for my goat meat in a small desert town. Some people come to the country to photograph a famous ship graveyard to the north, others take the opportunity to ride one of the longest trains in the world transporting iron ore on 200 or so cars. Jumping onto one of them is usually ok, just don't wear a white dress.
Source: UN, 2103, estimate based on tourism expenditure


15. Solomon Islands: 24,400 tourists

Why so few?
It is much less famous than neighboring Papa New-Guinea, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and of course Australia.
Why still visit?
It shouldn't be less famous at all. Visit secluded beaches, rainforest with waterfalls, volcanoes and world-class lagoons where you can experience some of the least dived spots in the world. You should also go to the outdoor fish market in capital Honiara, buy a few kinds of super fresh fish and have one of the fish mongers cut them into pieces and you have a truly incredible and unusual sashimi meal by the sea.
What else?
Malaria is actually a real threat here. Act accordingly. And fauna lovers are obliged to visit. There are over 230 types of tropical flowers here. Just don't expect to find them all in one spot, the country consists of over 900 islands.
Source: UNWTO, 2013

I first wrote about the world's 25 least visited countries in 2013 , and the post has has been read almost a million times, in addition to have been translated to several languages, republished in many countries, rewritten and plagiarized.
Two years have passed, and it is time for an update of what I consider the ultimate traveler's bucket list.
Why countries are less visited varies, but location, travel related logistics, costs, visa availability, governments or lack thereof and degree of war usually matters.
Figures on international visitors are often sparse for the least visited countries, quite a few of them lack tourism offices or governmental agencies that usually report such numbers.
UNWTO, World Tourism Organization and the UN , have rather comprehensive overviews, but several countries have not contributed with official numbers. I have therefore, as in 2013, had to look elsewhere. I have used news reports, passenger numbers from airports and spoken to tourist agencies.
Tourist numbers can in any case never be totally accurate as various countries count tourists differently. Some do for instance count tourists arriving by plane, others track those that stay in hotels. And there are always some people that claim to be tourists, simply to avoid the extra bureaucracy that may come with travelling on business.
In 2013, country number 25 was Dominica with 73,000 tourists. And do you know what? Dominica is still number 25, sort of. Two countries are tied for number 25 this time around, with 78,000 tourists each. That means that you will get 26 countries for the price of 25.
What a bonus.
78,000 might sound like a lot, but it is only just over 200 visitors a day. In an entire country. Not really anything to bet your economy on. You may also be surprised to learn that North Korea is no longer among the 25 countries, with approximately 270,000 international tourists a year (most of them are Chinese ).

25. (tie) Dominica: 78,000 tourists


Why so few?
A lack of tourists is one of the reasons why this is my favourite Caribbean country. The two airports here cannot take down anything bigger than commercial propeller aircraft, so most people will have to go to some transit trouble to get there. Unless they have a small private jet, of course.
Why still visit?
You can't really go wrong visiting a place nicknamed "The Nature Island of the Caribbean". The diverse and fantastic flora and fauna are protected by a number of natural parks, all accessible to you. Do also expect volcanic peaks and Boiling Lake. It is the second-largest hot spring in the world, only beaten by Frying Pan Lake in New Zealand.
What else?
Rumours have that the lack of mainstream tourism makes Dominica one of the favourite hot spots for a number of American celebrities. Don't be surprised if Brad Pitt says hi in Pagua Bay Bar & Grill. Then again, you might prefer to meet his wife instead.
Source: UNWTO, 2013


25. (tie) East Timor: 78,000 tourists


Why so few?
I bet you do not even know which continent it's in. East Timor is not very well connected to the rest of the world, and you have probably never even heard about any of the airlines that fly there.
Why still visit?
The diving is absolutely world-class! And you can stay in luxury hotels elsewhere. I slept in a windowless shed. With a hyperactive rooster nearby.
What else?
You will get your visa on arrival in the airport. Nice and easy. And do not overlook the opportunity to go by mikrolet, or minibus, at least once. They are the veins of the country and go virtually everywhere. Just don't expect them to be on time.
Source: UNWTO, 2013.


23. (tie) Central African Republic: 71,000 tourists


Why so few?
There is a civil war going on, and religious cleansing has occurred on numerous occasions the last few years. It doesn't help that the government, or what is left of it, is weak or that rebel groups are known to randomly attack the international airport in Bangui.
Why still visit?
Pygmy communities are not found in many places in the world, and here you may stay in pygme villages. Combine that with a trip to Dzanga Sangha Special Reserve, complete with shy forest elephants, mountain gorillas and other wildlife, and you will have a trip of a lifetime.
What else?
It is an advantage to speak French when visiting the landlocked country. And do not photograph large groups of angry people without asking permission (then again, which of the mad men do you approach to ask?). I did, and I was very nearly lynched.
Source: UN, 2012


23. (tie) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 71,000 tourists

Why so few?
It is the second longest country name in the world and most people can't even remember half of it. Then again, the country with the longest name is doing just fine, tourism wise. I proudly introduce The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is no surprise, then, that the countries share a colonial history.
Why still visit?
Venture outside Kingstown, the capital, and you will experience a very green and diverse country. You ought to hurry, though. A new airport is being built, and tourism numbers are expected to rise.
What else?
Do not forget Vincy Mas, the carnival in late June and early July. You should not be surprised to find yourself surrounded by a lot of partying people, given its slogan: "Hottest Carnival in Caribbean". And of course the Pirates of the Caribbean films, starring Johnny Depp, were primarily filmed here. I might also add that the country has a primarily banana based economy. It's not a republic though, so save your jokes.
Source: UN, 2014


22. Djibouti: 63,000 tourists

Why so few?
You mean you actually know where this country is? A lot of French soldiers certainly do, they are based there and fill up the town every weekend. Expect indecent proposals on town.
Why still visit?
Albeit extremely dry, the three regions of the country are diverse and worth a visit. Go scuba diving from the coastal plain and enjoy trips to the volcanic plateaus in the central and southern parts of the country and the mountain ranges in the north.
What else?
This is one hot part of the world. Bring sun protection! You might also want to go swimming just outside the entrance to the Red Sea to cool down or to visit Lake Assal which is 157 meters below sea level, and Africa's lowest point. The very dry country was used as "The Forbidden Zone" in Planet of the Apes. Djibouti is the easiest point from which to enter Somaliland, a state within Somalia.
Source: UN, 2013


21. Liechtenstein: 60,000 tourists

Why so few?
There is a hell of a lot more action in both Austria and Switzerland, the two only neighboring countries. Liechtenstein is tiny, and there is virtually nothing going on there at night.
Why still visit?
The mountainous scenery is truly fantastic! This is, after all, in the Alps, and we are talking about one of only two double landlocked countries in the world. Guess which one is the other. A hint? It is 2,806 times bigger.
What else?
Liechtenstein is the world's biggest producer of false teeth. Didn't you always want to know?
Source: UNWTO, 2013

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A guard dog at a Nigerian wedding party grappled with a teenage suicide bomber until her explosives detonated, killing the animal as well.
Buba Ahmed of Belbelo village, near the northeastern city of Maiduguri, said guests are grateful that the dog sacrificed itself to save their lives.
He said the bomber was on the outskirts of a gathering where most villagers were attending a wedding ceremony when the dog pounced on her on Sunday morning.
Police spokesman Victor Isuku confirmed that the dog had intervened to save the wedding party.

A multinational force has driven Boko Haram Islamic extremists out of most towns and villages in northeastern Nigeria, but the extremists have resorted to attacking soft targets with suicide bombers.
Meanwhile, Nigerian police confirmed that three suicide bombers blew themselves up attempting to get into Maiduguri on Sunday morning.
Isuku said two men detonated explosive vests when security agents challenged them near an entry to the city, which has sustained several attacks. He said the bombers killed only themselves.

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Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4382352/Dog-saves-wedding-party-suicide-bomber-Nigeria.html