Amachukwu Innocent's Blog

Today, I have been greatly inspired by the success stories of three women on this space. Omotoyosi, an upward-mobile tech savvy accomplishing phenomenal feats in her chosen field with enviable results to show. Maureen, an intellectual egghead stepping into a big role in a global Agriscience brand. And the resilient Ekwutosinam, who have defied all odds by breaking new grounds on a regular. These women attest to one singular universal truth: there is room at the top when we take a step. The difference between naira and dollar is a dream. To dream, is making up your mind to forge ahead regardless of circumscribing extenuating challenges. To dream is to press harder. To lay low and study harder. To plan and determine to do better. It is a fight of choice between sublimity and obscurity. There is vacancy at the top. There is always a slot in destiny for those who dare. Your dream may require you to make some sacrifices and life changes. It may mean relocating. Changing your inner circle an...

This life is a market, you get what you price yourself period. There is nothing that hurts me more than seeing people who have skill sets Microsoft or Amazon would pay heavy American dollars for, getting ‘chicken change’. This is often because these individuals do not know the skill set, they possess. Much worse is that they are acclimatized to showcasing the wrong audience their skill, that they have become accustomed to underpricing their abilities. It is the typical case of driving a Porsche car in a rural village – so much shine, but no glory. To know ones’ selling point is the awareness of those talents, giftings, and abilities that sets us apart and command the price tag we put on ourselves. This makes it one of the most important life skills to acquire in early career life. This explains why two individuals with the same qualifications and class of degree are not exactly enjoying life on the same plain. If you look deeper, a critical point of distinction is how these individuals...

 Having a visa vignette embossed on your passport is not a sure guarantee that you would successfully clear immigration and customs when you travel abroad. The Nigerian passport is regarded as ‘high-risk’ ranked together with countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Yemen. It is only wise that extra caution and preparation is put in place on your part to ensure you cross borders hitch-free. I will provide some very useful tips from my travel experiences for you to consider for border entry whether in America, Europe, Asia, or the Pacific. 1. Have the documents used for your visa application handy. Borders are characteristically tense and immigration officers do not make it any easier. Border control officers can request for certain documents and if you do not have it, you can be subjected to a removal process or outrightly denied entry. In Slovenia, the immigration officer kept me for over one hour just to confirm my itinerary from all the countries I had visited in Europe. In Jap...

Today I would like to share some tips on how to travel the world by getting just one visa – a student visa. If you are yet to land a permanent residency permit or citizenship, a UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, or any top country (South Korea, or even China and Japan), student visa can be your ticket to conquer the world. The tips below are based on the assumption you have landed one of the aforementioned countries’ visa. 1. The first 3-4 months once you land with your student visa is the most important. This is the time to be intentional about your travel plans as Embassies are more likely to approve visit visas when you have more years left on your student visa. Once your student visa is less than 3-4 months to expiration, chances of visa refusal increases. By the first 4 months in the UK, I had applied for my American, Schengen, and Canadian visa. Remember, that a post-study visa, whether it is for 2 or 3 years does not demonstrate you have strong ties to a country an...

1. No SARS personnel is allowed to interface in any civil matter. 2. They are not allowed to interfere in cyber crime (yahoo yahoo). 3. No SARS personnel is allowed to conduct a stop and search exercise unless there is a distress call from victims or members of the public. 4. They are not allowed to be involved in commercial matters (debt recovery, landlord vs Tennant issues).* 5. They are not allowed to interfere in any social /relationship cases ( marital matters, boyfriend / girlfriend relationship). 6. THEY ARE STRICTLY FOR ARMED ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING CASES! NIGERIANS KNOW YOUR RIGHT! AND LET NIGERIA BE GREAT AGAIN! If The "New SARS Harass YOU"   Please Contact: DIG, Department of Operations: 08037025670; IGP X-SQUAD 0902 690 0729, 08078662130, 08174041000 – CALLS, 0903 227 8905 – SMS, 0903 562 1377 – whatsapp email: integrityxsquad@gmail.com   *Here are some tips on how to identify fake Police men at a glance:* 1. Number tag of a real policeman must be six d...

Some months ago, federal government of Nigeria shutdown schools ranging from nursery to tertiary institution, in a bid to avoid the spread of the deadly disease called Covid-19. However, following the decreasing rates of infection of the corona virus in the country, the federal government of Nigeria announced that all schools across the country can now resume academic activities in phases. following the announcement made by the federal government of Nigeria, some states across the country has announced resumption dates for tertiary institution. The following are 13 states out of the 36 states in the country that has announced resumption dates for tertiary institution. Akwa Ibom State: The Akwa Ibom State government has announced September 21st 2020 as the official resumption dates for tertiary institution across the state. Benue State: Benue State government has also announced September 21st 2020 as the official resumption dates for tertiary institution. Borno State: Borno State announ...

Have you mistakenly or greedily sent 50k to get 100k in 5 minutes and then later realized that you have been scammed? And the scammer even went on to rub your ignorance on your face too?? Good news to you,  Please follow the below steps and pray fervently too I am sharing a knowledge today on "Tips on how to retrieve your money after you have been scammed". Please read careful and learn. 20% of social media users and shoppers have been scammed at one point or the other, either large bucks or small money and It's quite painful. Many people don't always know what to do, so today am sharing with you things you do, when you realize a page you paid for a service or goods is ghosting you: 1. Screenshot all previous chats across all messaging app (IG and WhatsApp or FB). 2. Write out the Full name and account number of the page or person. 3. Go to the last notification your bank sent you after you made the payment (via mobile app or text) copy out the "TRANS...

Visit the  Facebook transfer tool  page or go to ‘Your Facebook Information’ that can be found in your Facebook settings, select ‘Transfer a Copy of Your Videos,’ and click ‘View’. Enter your Facebook password to verify your identity, if prompted Choose a destination : Dropbox, Google Photos or Koofr. Connect the destination as required. Select ‘Confirm Transfer.’   You will see a notification on Facebook and get it via email once your transfer has been completed.

Charcoal is something you must have on you all the time. In Case you never paid much attention, it's time to do it.  Here are the benefits of charcoal you never thought of: 1. Does your shoe smell bad? Just buy charcoal and put it in it. 2.  Do you have a bad smell in your room? Drop Charcoal that you think the smell might come from. 3. Does your refrigerator or freezer have a smell? Put a piece of coal in it. 4. Do you have a strong body smell? Just make a charcoal powder and use. Charcoal is very good to get rid of the bad smell. 5. Have you ever wondered why your parents always pick up the ashes of the coal pot to pour in the hen or toilet before sweeping? It was to get rid of the smell. 6. If you want your vegetables to be fresh all the time, make a solution with charcoal and leave your vegetables. 7. Nowadays, people complain about the use of fertilizer on plants and vegetables, making them unhealthy and toxic. If you have charcoal, you don't have to worry about it. All y...

The NYIF aims to reach 500,000 youth annually between 2020 & 2023. Each fund approval will range from N250,000 to N50,000,000. Working capital loans set at 1 year and term loans set at 3 years with single digit interest rate of 5%, and 1-year moratorium.” “Youth seeking to benefit must have a fundable business idea, registered business, be a citizen of Nigeria, present recognized means of identification & guarantors. Potential beneficiaries will not need to know anyone or be ‘connected’ to access the fund.” The programme will hopefully kick start by September and this is what the applicants will need if they want to  apply for this youth investment fund Applicant must be a Nigerian and fall between di age of 18 and 35 years old. Graduate must don finish NYSC Non graduate get any form of identity Applicant must get simple business proposal wey show capital, profit margin, over head cost, market, wetin im dey hope to achieve for di business. Di youth must submit i...

MTN Nigeria Plc has begun the trial of embedded subscriber identity modules (eSIM) services on its network, the first in West Africa. The eSIM, which was launched on Wednesday, will run a trial for 12 months. Mazen Mroue, the chief operating officer at MTN Nigeria said the company received approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to conduct the trial. “Unlike the physical SIM, you do not need to insert an eSIM into your phone as it is already built into your smartphone, device or wearable,” the company said in a statement. “You simply activate the eSIM with your account profile and you are ready to enjoy all the services you normally would with a physical SIM.” “The eSIM is not like the physical SIM where you have to insert it in your phone, rather it is already built into your smartphone, device or wearable.” Mroue said the introduction of the eSIM will offer customers flexibility, simplicity and convenience. “This is a further demonstration of our firm c...

For Computer Trainers!! Shortcut Keys System!!  CTRL+A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select All CTRL+C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copy CTRL+X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cut CTRL+V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paste CTRL+Z. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Undo CTRL+B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bold CTRL+U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Underline CTRL+I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Italic F1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Help F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rename selected object F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find all files F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opens file list drop-down in dialogs F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refresh current window F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shifts focus in Windows Explorer F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activates menu bar options ALT+TAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cycles between open applications ALT+F4 . . . . . . . ....

  Oftentimes, we are faced with the temptation of defining our lives and measuring our self-worth using the progress of those around us as a yardstick. That former school friend that now lives abroad, the neighbour that drives a fancy car, and has a wonderful family, the close friend that works with a multinational company or a colleague/family member that is living the good life we hope for. In our hearts, we wish them well but these nagging thoughts perpetually inundate our minds: God when? When will you bless me? Why do they have it all together? What are they doing differently? Why is my family not wealthy?  I visited Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for a conference a few years ago and I left with an invaluable lesson. On arrival at the venue, I met fellow Africans who had come from Europe, Canada, and the United States as well as other parts of Africa to present their papers and I suddenly lost my confidence. It was my first time outside Nigeria and I was mesmerized seeing Ph.D. ...

When God is silent. Sometimes God is completely silent. Prayer requests go unanswered. Heart-felt supplications seem to fall hard on deaf ears. The ugly situation you want gone, lingers. The frustration, fear, depression, anxiety and health condition, appear to worsen with every prayer said. Those faith sapping moments when the desperate hope for a miracle, the earnest cry for a lifeline, the faith-filled confessions, sacrificial seeds sown and almsgiving done does not seem to move the hand or mind of God on a matter. Today I recall one of those painful moments. I was very young when I heard the voice of my father that early afternoon. I was very surprised as he was never at home usually till late evening. It was only when I came out to embrace him downstairs did I understand why. What I saw moved me to tears. I saw blood oozing freely from his lower leg and it was clear he had a terrible accident. The wound sustained from that accident would change the course of his life s...

It is natural to feel ashamed, belittled, and diffident about your hustle especially when it does not measure up to society standards, people’s expectations or your degree certificate. The enervating contemplation of ‘what will people say’ and the bamboozling fear of not ‘measuring up to a certain standard’ often cheat us from taking the needed step or staying steadfast to your hustle.  Yet, we often forget that the beauty of a ‘hustle’ is not in the fine clothing we wear or the aesthetic appeal of the environment we work in, but in how we apply our creative ingenuity and entrepreneurial sagacity in monetizing our value creation.  For context, hustling or ‘to hustle’ here is a job you are born to do or the work you can be paid to do. It is monetizing your creativity, skill-set, handiwork, and intellectual asset while creating value.   My life is essentially a by-product of many shameless hustles. In Nigeria, after graduating with a First Class and without a me...

If you are black, international travel is never without its downside. As scintillating and mesmerizing it is to experience new culture, to behold historical monuments and to be captivated by the equanimity of 'ethereal' destinations, some denigrating, dehumanizing and despicable tales cannot be left untold. While I have had lovely experiences with people all around the world while traveling, two experiences stand out in my 50 country odyssey. My visit to Zagreb, Croatia last summer left me a bit shell-shocked. As always, I am mostly the only coloured person on my flight. We departed Helsinki, Finland and arrived Franjo Tudman airport, Zagreb at 23:45pm. It was the last flight to arrive and I proceeded to clear custom and border security. It got to my turn and I handed over my passport to the officer. On inspection, I was asked a barrage of questions. From my purpose of visit to my means of sustenance. I answered all the questions smoothly and I was happy to provide ...

This article emphasizes the cost of building a duplex in Nigeria. The essence of the article is to give clients insights on costs associated with construction. Most times, the property owner hardly knows anything going on with his/her structure other than coming to inspect its progress. Only a few articles exist on the subject topic and rarely have details. On this article, you would get full details on the cost of building a duplex in Nigeria.  Furthermore, you should also note that the cost calculated herein, is unique to the site used for this evaluation. Each property possesses unique characteristics ranging from; Location of the property. Cost of building materials around the site location. Quality of building materials. Charges of professionals as it varies. All these factors affect the cost of building a duplex in Nigeria. The basis of this article follows the same trail with the Cost of Building a 3 Bedroom Bungalow in Nigeria.  This involves getting Docume...

Understand 5G. The brouhaha surrounding the proliferation of 5G technology needs elucidation and deconstruction beyond the purview of skepticism and prejudice. It is imperative we all understand that the world is moving at an incredibly fast pace. The ascendancy of emerging disruptive technologies and the recrudescence of a new technological arms race among world powers are clear pointers. 5G is the ‘silicon valley’ of US technological hegemony and for China, a grand scheme in its global ‘Belt and Road Initiative’. For starters, 5G is the latest iteration of cellular technology engineered to greatly increase the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks due to advanced antenna technology and bandwidth. This ultrafast internet technology is not apocalyptic or a catalyst for the fecundity of Covid-19, rather it is a paradigm shift in the global art of war. A zero sum game in the international balance for power between the United States and China. 5G is the new way of war,...