Health / Re: MDCN Registration Issues Are Very Unprofessional by alphalpha(m): 4:38pm On Jun 22, 2023 |
I do. Can't upload my passport. Is this the problem you had? It's sad that since 2018 the problem has remained |
Politics / Re: This Kumuyi Is Simply Different - Femi Adesina by alphalpha(m): 2:46pm On Nov 05, 2021 |
This falsehood is pure and undiluted. JavaScript90: I have already lost my respect for kumuyi since 2019 . i can remember during the build of the 2015 election kumuyi refused to welcome the president of Nigeria to his church in the name of 'he does not give politicians his pulpit'. Honestly I didn't make much out of that but respected his opinion. But to my greatest suprise this kumuyi visited buhari during the build up of 2019 election. When I saw this I bled in my heart. So because Jonathan is a kind hearted man Mr kumuyi humiliated him like that because he knows that there will be no repercussions. But look at how he suddenly changed mouth when it was buhari. That action made me lose respect for him and I don't want to believe he is a tribalist |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Finally, I Left My Job For Freelancing! by alphalpha(m): 1:31am On Aug 27, 2021 |
Lilsameey: ,..Op make sure, you learn that 3d animation ooo,..if you need Fiverr tips, I can help you out on WhatsApp but I don't need your money,.I am not charging you N5 because I make enough money and I am ok,..I no dey suffer. Hi, I'd like to be shown the way too |
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Education / Re: Fluid Mechanics Expert Come In. by alphalpha(m): 9:24pm On May 26, 2021 |
Can you recommend postgraduate students from engineering, physics and chemistry to me? Exceptional ones. |
Education / Re: Federal Government Scholarship 2020 Thread | FSB Scholarship by alphalpha(m): 11:01am On Dec 23, 2020 |
No idea Zuby2012:
How much for the postgraduate (PhD)? |
Education / Re: Federal Government Scholarship 2020 Thread | FSB Scholarship by alphalpha(m): 12:30pm On Dec 19, 2020 |
Umaruxoxo: .am still expecting one payment. although am yet to be paid .did you receive any payment. what was the increment like ?what there no verification of result for this yrs scholars? No verification. 100k increment for the 2 persons. They were paid almost 1 month apart |
Education / Re: Federal Government Scholarship 2020 Thread | FSB Scholarship by alphalpha(m): 12:08pm On Dec 15, 2020 |
Good morning. Congratulations to all the new awardees.
I asked before but I didn't get any reply so I ask again.
Is there any old awardee, UG & NA category that has been paid this year? Was there an increment? I know 2 people that have been paid more than the stated 150k. I want to know if it is general. Thanks |
Education / Re: Federal Government Scholarship 2020 Thread | FSB Scholarship by alphalpha(m): 10:45pm On Nov 28, 2020 |
Is there any awardee that has been paid this year? Nigerian award category |
TV/Movies / Re: Where Now Is TSTV For Goodness’ Sake? - Adeyemi Oluwatosin by alphalpha(m): 7:37am On Aug 29, 2020 |
This is another drum beating attempt or are we going to see the real thing? Oluwolex2000: Not up to a few years ago, Nigerians were told that a certain domestic company was set to roll out Direct To Home satellite television in the Pay TV industry that would rival the services of frontline Pay TV companies and deliver on certain demands that Nigerians were making at the time and even until this day but we will come back to those demands shortly.
A number of Nigerian companies had tried to break the hold in the Pay TV and a number of them had not only got their fingers burnt but their reputations eternally imbued with the stain of frauds or wasteful persons - because they dared to dream. TStv also looked to have gone the same route but there was a difference.
What all those companies had in common was that they underestimated the desperation of certain businesses in that industry to maintain their stranglehold on it and did not realise that such an enterprise required huge investments that were not certain to yield results, which is why offerings such as Pay As You Go was not exactly in the best interest of a pay TV operator.
To maximise profit and balance the books quickly, a monthly payment system that stratified Nigerians into different classes and imposed specific viewing bouquets on them solely based on what they could afford to pay.
The Pay As You Go model was a surefire way to go bankrupt quickly except it was something that had been factored into the business model to be used. Even without the dilemma of Pay As You Go viewing, some other companies soon found themselves facing manmade, or rather - organisation-made problems.
This was the story of TStv too - a combination of underestimating how rigidly the resistance of the competition would be, how much unfair regulatory backing they would have, as well as how fierce the media war waged against them would be, all instigated of course. If TStv underestimated its opponents, then its opponents underestimated the fortitude of the owner of TStv, Bright Echefu, and his capacity never to give up.
An Igbo man raised in the SouthWest with strong ties to the North would not so easily give up on his dream of birthing a satellite television organisation in Nigeria as a pride to the country. With his background in medicine, Bright Echefu had first started Africa Health Television as the first 24 hour health television channel on the continent.
After running it for a while on other Direct to Home satellite TV platforms, he decided to set up Telcom Satellite Television as a business that would deliver the value of audiovisual content that Nigerians were used to, but not at the cost of an arm and a leg as the existing options demanded.
Hardly had the vision been birthed than the challenges started but that is a story for another day. The story today is not only how TStv had managed not to go underground but also that it is now geared up to commence full operations in a matter of months. The company has sorted all previous controversies, both contrived and those brought about by unpreparedness, and with NBC now playing the impartial role of a regulator, TStv may dominate the Satellite/pay TV market in a matter of years.
If this sounds too far fetched, cast your mind back to Nigeria under a different President, Olusegun Obasanjo who presided over the sale of GSM licences in the privatisation of telecommunications services.
After the licensing process, the service providers were so desperate to make their money back that their billing system took money from subscribers per minute. So even if your call lasted only five seconds, it was rounded up to a minute and you were made to pay for a full minute.
This billing system was made worse with the fact that there were so many dropped calls, instances where you had not yet ended communication but the call terminated abruptly, a fault of the service provider. But you were billed for the entire minute regardless.
Appeals to the telecommunications service providers yielded no result as they claiemd it was impossible to introduce per second billing, even though that form of billing was the order in foreign telecoms.
Their aim was to maximise profit in the shortest period possible and they did; until they could no longer. The FG sold yet another GSM licence to the Nigerian firm, Globacom and today, what was once thought impossible is now the operational standard in the telecommunications industry.
With DStv refusing to introduce Pay As You Go billing system for Satellite television content and TStv promising to do the same from the first day of its operation, the stage in the TV industry in Nigeria is surely set for a major disruption. All that is left now is to see TStv not just back on its feet but also walking and running in fact, because its competitors will not stop running also.
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Car Talk / Re: New FRSC Rule On Drivers License by alphalpha(m): 2:22am On Aug 16, 2020 |
We were allowed to leave in peace but after about 30mins of delay and a call to GUO transport office in Lagos. The office had to explain no fewer than 5 times that GUO doesn't give the proof of ownership document to drivers. Thanks. ��� pattybf:
I supposed he meant proof of Ownership, a vehicle document! |
Crime / Re: Somalia President Fights With Vice President Physically At A Public Function by alphalpha(m): 2:12am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Wetin Musa no go see for gate |
Car Talk / Re: New FRSC Rule On Drivers License by alphalpha(m): 7:18pm On Aug 09, 2020 |
On the way from Owerri to PH in a GUO bus, police just stop us for road. Asked for license, now asking for proof of ownership |
Family / Re: Do I Build A Small House Now Or Keep Saving? by alphalpha(m): 1:57am On May 02, 2020 |
Build. Like one of the earliest responders said, build some self contains, rooms and rent them out while you stay in one. God bless you. |
Phones / Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by alphalpha(m): 1:53am On May 02, 2020 |
A Mi fan says hello 3 Likes |
Phones / Re: How Long Can You Do Without Active Internet On Your Smartphone? by alphalpha(m): 5:52pm On Mar 10, 2020 |
My business demands data... However I can disconnect for hours or days if possible like last month when man had to write exams. I can give up internet connection for a year on purpose to achieve other goals 1 Like |
Education / Re: Fsb Past Questions by alphalpha(m): 1:15pm On Feb 16, 2020 |
daveycruise: For those writing the Federal Scholarship Board, kindly reply with your email address to get the past questions of the exam.
Good success to you all. alphalpha003@gmail.com |
Education / Re: How To Check Federal Government Scholarship BEA Examination Time And Venue by alphalpha(m): 10:22pm On Feb 01, 2020 |
Chrisbillakings: For those that applied for the BEA (Bilateral Education Agreement) Scholarship through FSB portal. The date, time and details of your CBT exam is out now
How can I check my exam details and Center? It’s easy Just log on to FSB BEA Date and Venue Check
Go to the link in my portal then click on home for the link to check
Note: I can't post link
1. Input your email or phone number
2. Then it will be display the details to you
3. Print it immediately or save it as PDF then you can print later
4. You need to take it along to the CBT center on the day of your exam
Good luck
Go to the link in my portal then click on home for the link to check
Note: I can't post link Has anyone checked? When is the date? |
Education / Re: Nairaland Xfire Undergraduate Scholarship Competition 2019/2020 by alphalpha(m): 8:15pm On Jan 17, 2020 |
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Education / Re: Federal Government Scholarship Exam Date by alphalpha(m): 10:47am On Jan 14, 2020 |
ademijuwonlo: The exam date is from 15th-19th January 2019 for 2020/2021 for CBT test. The date posted looks some how to me . Another problem is how to locate the CBT center for each zone. That's the date for the exam conducted last year. What's the date for this year's exam? |
Religion / Re: The Main Message Of The Bible: The Major Reason The Bible Was Written by alphalpha(m): 12:47pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
MuttleyLaff: Hmm, hmm, have you got a problem with that, because God hasnt got a problem about that?
I have refuted that misconception about Christmas day nau, cant you read ni? Now why dont you just answer the question put to you nau? Like Mr Liar, liar pants on fire, where and when did Jesus, leaving no room for confusion or doubt admit He is not God, hmm? There is really no point engaging this fellow. Is there? Why ask for the word Christianity and leave off Christian, which is mentioned at least thrice in the Bible, and whose usage came from non-christians. The post is really insightful. A few comments here have also been enlightening. |
Education / Re: Uniport Anthem by alphalpha(m): 7:53am On Nov 09, 2019 |
Snipper007: I hope u don't have intentions of remixing it? ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) No sir, na just the audio I need |
Education / Uniport Anthem by alphalpha(m): 7:48pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
Please can a kind fellow share a link to download uniport school anthem? I really need am abeg. Thanks |
Sports / Re: 'We Want Glazers Out' - Man Utd Fans Make Their Feelings Known In AZ Draw by alphalpha(m): 4:42pm On Oct 04, 2019 |
Wetin Arsenal go come talk? We want Unai out |
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Education / Re: How I Survived In School Till Date, Let Your Phone Feed You by alphalpha(m): 11:18pm On Jul 31, 2019 |
alphalpha003@gmail.com Let's do this |
Education / Re: Federal Government Scholarship (fsb 2018) Thread by alphalpha(m): 11:04pm On Jul 31, 2019 |
Thefantaboy: I've requested for it....but I can't post it here directly...the mods will delete it I'd like to be added to the group bro. |
Phone/Internet Market / Re: Pix!very Hot,brand New Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro,6/128gb With Freebies by alphalpha(m): 7:49am On May 01, 2019 |
noobody:
No boss,but we can help you order,
Call/whatsapp:07051054953,08100115319
Cheers Happy new month bro. Sorry I didn't get back to you. I was scavenging phones to assess the internet. A phone was bought and sent to me by my bro. Not Xiaomi though, so I'll have to wait a little for Xiaomi. |
Education / Re: Nairaland Mathematics Clinic by alphalpha(m): 6:56am On May 01, 2019 |
Good morning. Please can someone help me to solve this
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Phone/Internet Market / Re: Pix!very Hot,brand New Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro,6/128gb With Freebies by alphalpha(m): 9:25am On Apr 07, 2019 |
noobody:
No boss,but we can help you order,
Call/whatsapp:07051054953,08100115319
Cheers Thanks. I'll get back to you |
Phones / Re: The Huawei Thread by alphalpha(m): 9:22am On Apr 07, 2019 |
Ifedith:
Lol... U know... Wat use is the phone wen u can't buy it. So by ad, those who need can get it Good day I want to get a phone with specs of 3GB RAM and 4G LTE My budget is 30k Preference for Xiaomi, then Huawei/Gionee Anything good for me? Thanks |
Phone/Internet Market / Re: Pix!very Hot,brand New Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro,6/128gb With Freebies by alphalpha(m): 9:07am On Apr 07, 2019 |
Do you have fairly used Xiaomi phones? I need 3GB RAM, 4GLTE device Budget is 30k Preferably Xiaomi, otherwise Huawei, Gionee Thanks |