HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR GENUINE LEATHER FURNITURE IN NIGERIA

Leather as used in furniture is very stylish and among the more elegant and grandeur bringing materials. A touch of leather furniture in a home creates a cool aura and is seen as an expensive acquisition or owners pride. The harsh climate however demands extra care for this type of material. 1.Clean regularly with dry cloth.spills should be cleaned instantly. 2. Do not use solvents like methylated spirit or ammonia based solvents. Also use minimum water on leather.3.Finally keep leather out of direct sunlight unless you have window treatment.

HOW TO AVOID AND HANDLE SWINE FLU IN NIGERIA

All over the news these days ,there is this concern about swine flu,a deadly flu like disease.It was first transmitted from pigs to humans but recently,human transmission has been recorded. More than 180 persons have died especially in Mexico and the US. WHO is studying the disease and the centre for disease control is trying to get a vaccine. Symptoms include usual flu with fever above 40C. Some antivirals like tamiflu and relenza work in some cases.These tips help avoid and handle swine flu infection.1.Stay home and monitor any signs of flu as the virus mimics common flu.2.Contain your cough by covering your mouth while coughing.3.Constantly wash your hands using hand sanitizers where possible.4. Avoid unneccessary contact handshakes and facial greetings.5.Keep antivirals handy e.g oseltqamivir and zanamivir which should be taken within 24 to 48 hours of suspected infection.6.Soak and wash all fruits and vegetables although this is on proven source of infection.7.Avoid unsanitary food (mama put).

HOW TO CHECK WAEC AND JAMB INFORMATION FROM YOUR GSM PHONE

JAMB and WAEC examinations are once again around and the governing bodies have introduced and improved and more convenient way of checking information on your gsm phone.one can simply access the result for these bodies from their cell phones with these procedures
1.WAEC
text message format: WAEC *EXAM NO.*PIN*EXAM YEAR#
send this text to 32327.the result will show after a few minutes .Results can also be checked online via www.waecdirect.org
2.JAMB
text message format:JAMB*REG.NO*PIN# TO 32327 to display your centre.
for result text PIN*SERIAL NO.*REG NO. * PHONE NO # TO 32327

HOW TO MAKE OPTIMUM USE OF YOUR CELL PHONE (GSM) IN NIGERIA

The introduction of GSM services in Nigeria has no doubt, led to a lot of self-employment opportunities as well as general development of the country. Due to the moderate cost of the cell phone and its services in Nigeria these days, almost anybody can afford to have one. The question then is how many people really know that apart from making and receiving calls there are other features and uses of GSM phones. The following information will show how to optimize the use of your GSM line in Nigeria.
1. To stay on yahoo chat room, send chat to 32576
2. To get Nigeria television authority news, send by text, NTA news 35020
3. To get medical counseling, text your condition to 38120
4. To get answers to questions, text questions to 4078
5. To get your favorite news dailies, text PM#news or TNM#news to 3323 or 2653.
6. to get your weather forecast dial *#0228# (Samsung)

HOW TO DRESS AND LOOK SLIM(NIGERIAN LADIES)

Lately lots of Nigerian ladies are looking for how to attain a slim look.some and in fact a lot of these Nigerian ladies go to the gym to lose weight or appear slim others tend to go on special diets to slim down.
However, these few dressing tips will help to make a lady look slimmer than she really is.
1.Avoid horizontal stripes as these give a wider appearance.
2.Wear tops that are darker than the bottom .Dark tops give a more compact look.
3.Add height with heels /wedges.A taller figure seems to distribute the weight.
4.Avoid Lycra as they tend to cling to the body thereby emphasizing the figure.
5.Avoid pencil or baggy jeans or pants that are too tight or too lose rather straight jeans or boot cuts and pants should be favored.
6.Girdles and corsets are encouraged

HOW TO AVOID CANCER EXPOSURE FROM OLD PLASTIC CONTAINERS

Remember the story about bisphenol A, the carcinogen allegedly found in some old plastic containers and drink bottles and in the lining of cans. It was linked to cancer, but a research by the European food safety authority concluded that exposure to this chemical was within safe limits.
A U>S study is contesting the research and a new one is due soon. Meanwhile, this is how to lower your exposure to bisphenol A in Nigeria.
1. Discard old, cracked containers especially those older than 5 months.
2. Refill only with the original content if you must e.g water in bottled water containers.
3. Always check the expiry date of the product to give you an idea of the shelf life.
4. Destroy used bottles by puncturing them to avoid reuse by others.

HOW TO AVOID GOSSIP AT WORK

Jealousy,envy,negative attitudes,these words are all causes and results of gossiping.Gossiping reduces the quality of life at work while also demoralizing the work force. Gossiping is not uncommon to the Nigerian worker but one doesnt have to participate in it. Here are some ways to avoid gossiping at work. 1.Personally decide to refrain from gossiping.Be aware of your decision when talking. 2. Be cautious,polite and firm in avoiding gossips. 3.If gossip comes up,change the topic.Mention the latest film or new assignment given to you. 4.Ignore any nasty comments.When they notice you dont respond they will leave you alone.5. Set a good example by speaking positively and constructively. Remember a decent nature will also enhance your opportunities.

HOW TO BE HAPPY AT WORK

Are you happy at work?do you look forward to or dread the next day at the office? The answers to these questions help in showing the quality of life of an individual.
The average Nigerian worker works from 8am to 6pm which means he spends almost half his lifetime at work.In order to have a higher quality of life it is thus necessary to be happy at work.
here are a few simple ways of ensuring happiness at work.
1.Territorialize your work space.Place one or two photos of family or friends etc.Bring your own coffee or tea pot.Also make sure your work space is always cleaned at the end of the day.keep all files properly,remove the trash,and tidy your desk.Coming into a neat office will certainly improve how you see your place of work.
2.Make some friends even if just to discuss the latest DVD or the premier league or anything.Its nice to have someone to chat with at work.
3.Make use of available break time to refresh your mind and body.If possible, stroll out into the open and have a change of scene.When its your vacation,take it.
4.On the job,start with the hardest job first before getting to the lighter ones .that way when you tire towards the end of the day you have lighter jobs to do.
5.Finally,leave the job in the office.Your home is another scene altogether.try not to bring work home.
Try out these tips and find yourself a happier person at work


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HOW TO AVOID/COMBAT SEXUAL HARRASMENT AT WORK

Sexual harrasment at work, which means the abuse of ones rights due to his or her sex, is sadly a common occurence in Nigerian society especially at work.Bosses try to get sex from their subordinates simply because they are their superiors at work. Victims rarely get heard, let alone justice and many do not know how to combat such situations. Women are normally the larger percentage of victims but men are sometimes harrassed by their female bosses. The following tips are for those who feel they are victims of this at work. 1. Take action instantly. Talk to the person involved letting him know the effects of his actions on your emotions and work input. If the advances are too strong write him a note (while keeping a copy) to show your disapproval.2. Avoid as much as possible,any contact with the culprit. Keep out of his way.3.Note the date,time and any witnesses to similar incidents and keep them stored.4.Report to your H.R dept. updating them regularly. Remember only you can act for it to stop.

HOW TO REASSURE YOUR INSECURE NIGERIAN LADY

In many relationships,the optimum satisfaction and joy is not derived because the woman feels insecure. These insecurities arise as a result of personal past experiences or stories heard and seen in society. Nigerian ladies are not left out in this trend so guys,these few quick steps can help out if your Nigerian lady seems insecure.1. Be open and honest. Try to avoid covert suspicious activities.2. Listen when she speaks to avoid her feeling neglected or belittled.3. Call her often when away from her.4. Own up to your actions to avoid mistrust.And finally,5. Show her you hold her in high esteem especially in public.

HOW TO ENSURE CHILD SAFETY AT SCHOOL OR AT HOME IN NIGERIA

The high incidence rate of kidnapping in nigeria especially the Niger Delta area has caused great concern for the nigerian government and population at large.
children of oil workers politicians and well to do people in the society have been targeted for ransom money averaging 6 million naira per child.
parents are naturally advised to take extra precautionary measures to prevent falling victim to these crimes.
explain in the childrens' understanding the present dispensation and why they should be careful and vigilant.teach them emergency an home phone numbers.
be certain of the caliber of the domestic staff.drivers,chefs and househelps should be scrutinized properly before being entrusted with the care of the children.
all schools should adopt policies whereby only a specified person can pick the child from school.any change should be made known to the school in person and not by GSM calls.
drivers should go directly from school to the home and not go on other errands or messages during the school run.
at home children should be made to understand not to talk to strange characters as well as wandering away from the immediate vicinity of the home.suspicious characters should be reported to the nearest adult.
finally the children should be taught to return home at the sign of any danger or commotion instead of staring.

HOW TO CONDUCT A PROPER PHONE INTERVIEW(NIGERIAN EMPLOYERS)

A lot of Nigerian employers these days have adopted the phone interview process as the method used to select and shortlist their candidates. The method obviously eliminates the stress and cost of travelling and accommodation arrangements making it very popular in present day nigerian labour market. The following steps may be adopted to conduct a good phone interview. 1.Arrange the questions you want to ask in the order or sequence desired. 2. Exude an aura that is friendly and will make the candidate feel relaxed.3.listen to the candidate and be sure to ask questions related to his subject matter to know more about him.4.Review the candidate's answers and make him clarify any unclear areas. These steps will definately make your phone interview a successful and satisfactory one.

How to peacefully end a relationship with your Nigerian partner

Sometimes one may find oneself in a relationship which apparently has no future or direction yet,quite a lot of us still remain because they do not know how to go about ending the relationship.In as much as going through this is unpleasant,tact and maturity must be applied.Accept the fact that its all over.Look inwards and assure yourself that you have to end the relationship.Do not procastinate once your mind is made up.Be sure to deliver the news face to face not by by call or sms or third party.Discuss the matter one on one.Another tool is to ensure that no matter what, the place you meet is private.Calm moments are the best time to break up. Not when any of the parties is angry.Use your best diplomacy skills mentioning good memories. Finally sound positive and make clear factual arguments while trying to answer any questions your partner may have.

HOWTO MAKE THE NIGERIAN LADY HAPPY AFTER A FIGHT

No matter what,even the happiest couples sometimes have domestic fights or quarrels and get mad at each other.guys should know howto handle their Nigerian
(or other)
girlfriend's
emotions during such times.these tips should help diffuse explosive atmospheres in relationships or dating.
1.try to be the bigger person .if you're in the wrong,apologise.....and fast.if you're innocent,try this approach."i didn't do it on purpose but i see why you're feeling this way.this is a proven repair tool.
2.stay on the issue don't deviate to past events.forget old baggage
3.try not to hug it out.solving an argument with physical contact only seems to show you are
are not listening or have poor listening skills.instead assess her
concerns if she seems to be overreacting.appeal to her sentiments.
4.insist you want to fix the problem.show that you care about the relationship enough to make amends.take her out to a decent restaurant and talk as well as listen

HAPPY EASTER READERS

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HOWTO IDENTIFY FAKE LOTTERY TEXT MESSAGES

A lot of Nigerians have fallen victim to the lottery result scam on their phone.Victims are made to part with recharge vouchers,money or personal data on the pretext that they had won prizes in lotteries run by our network providers.If you receive such text check back on these tips;
1. Winners receive calls from the network provider on how to redeem the prize.
2.lip of winners will be in the nigerian dailies and websites of the providers.
3.you will never be asked for cash ,recharge vouchers or personal data e.g atm number.
4. Prizes can only be redeemed at the offices of the provider.
5.call the help desk of your network provider to confirm. MTN is 180,GLO 121,CELTEL 111

trivia: the UEFA champions league this midweek was hot wasn't it?
m.united 2 fcporto 2
v.rea1 arsenalfc 1
Barcelona 4 bayern m. 0
Liverpool 1 Chelsea 3

HOWTO MAKE UP FOR THE EVENING (nigerian ladies )

Ever noticed at evening outings, women with smeared runny make up ? As a woman, have you put thought to what make up to use for that evening out ? Nigerian weather and climate demands a sensible approach to making up for that special occassion. Here are a few make up tips to make you look different and stand out a bit more.If you go for the natural look,remember its the night time and those features have to be accentuated more.Highlight your eyes ,cheeks using highlighter brush either in plain colours or with glitter effect. To make your eyes stand out ,use eye shadow or eyeliner underneath the lids in two colours. Wear lipstick to add to the effect.Shape your lips with a liner to make them look fuller and use moisture shine. A layer of gloss shiny or glittery will complete the look.

HOWTO REDUCE BUSINESS COSTS IN THE NIGERIAN MARKET

A good businessman is always searching for ways to reduce costs.many forms of strategies are adopted to do this .with the present dispensation, the global meltdown and all that its imperative that one has to cut costs.
here are a few tips on how to do this for nigerian marketers.
1.Network
you can network with other businesses offering similar services .exchange ideas,leads mailing lists,and sources .this reduces advertising and marketing costs.
2.bulk sale
if you buy your material in bulk you certainly will spend less than if you bought piece meal many companies offer lower prices when selling in bulk.
3.barter.
try bartering for some of the goods or services in exchange for your own product.this does not involve too much money.
4.always search for free stuff that may help your business.
5.plan ahead
seek out items you may need in future and buy them at sales prices tend to rise with time.
6.negotiate
it does'nt cost anything to negotiate for a lower price also always search fo where to get cheaper or better bargains

Howto conserve power and avoid power failures

Due to the insistent power failure experienced in Nigeria,various means of power management,conservation and failure prevention methods have been adopted.There is this new packagev has all the power management answers for the Nigerian energy and power sector. A full panic of Geyser controllers to save up to 30% of bills,emergency power systems and Ups for home and commercial applications up to 200kva is now available to the Nigerian market.Features include built in 8amp charger.interested ?Send me a mail at aggressor322@yahoo.com

howto identify sleep killers

do you have imsomnia, you cant sleep at night? averagely you should sleep for 8 hrs as an adult.many things cause this but we also have to look inwards;if you have a big day tommorow,do you take coffee after a sleepless night ? how do you feel at bed time? is it anxious tense and hoping for morning to come?what do you think about lying in bed do you talk with your spouse or make calls?what do you do when sleep doesnt come? do you use exercise to tire yourself.
finally how do you prepare for night?
adjust these areas and find yourself sleeping deeply and consistently in the future.

HOWTO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

many working nigerians find themselves in situations where they have been assigned a job and been in that one position for ..ever
promotions come and go and yet many are ignored omitted or overlooked.
here are five tips on howto advance your career.
1.volunteer to assist other departments or sections.ask for more responsibility.this increases your importance in the company or establishment.
2.discuss with your boss directly on your future in the organization
3.strengthen your people skills.this makes you more respectable in the eyes of your colleagues and boss.be friendly and communicative.
4.develop mentoring relationships for career guidance.
5.have a good reputation.be reliable dependable,professional and cooperative

finally remember that those who are aware of your capabilities can better your chances if any new opportunities arise

howto make and save money with Bulk sms

i recently came across howto make money and save money used in printing i.v cards and so on.using Bulksms.one can customize your settings to serve your needs with a readily integrated program .
one can also send these bulksms from ones mobile as its providers let us know .
sales promos,church activities,seasonal greetings,subsciption notices ,and also marketing of goods and services can be achieved with this.
it is available now in nigeria at a moderate price.
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howto avoid falling for fraudsters in public transport the nigerian way

this just came up as a result of the experience of one of my friends.its howto avoid falling for fraudsters in public transport the nigerian way.
1.take care to enter the approved taxi or bus colored vehicles
2.ignore discussions concerning washing money by other passengers
3.casually study the type of passengers in the vehicle
4.keep the cash you need for your fare in a way that will not expose all you carry.
5.secure your bags in the boot yourself


trivia:
men! did manchesterUnited get a hiding this weekend in the english premiership .Liverpool really showed their intentions this season. kudos also to arsenalfc and chelsea fc for their victories.

WELCOME

hello all
this is a new blog for nigerians by a nigerian aimed at providing solutions and tips on life in general for nigerians.it is designed to make every day life easier with little tips on any thing in nigeria. i hope with time it will archieve its objective.


meanwhile, did anyone notice the nice gesture gov.rotimi amaechi offered to his security detail enroute onne to meet the v.p.
he actually entered mr.biggs opposite r.a port harcourt and bought items which he personally distributed to his mopols and sss.kudos to him