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HOW TO INVEST FOR THE LONG TERM
Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) Most of the new investors in the capital market or real estate have this notion that investments ought to be for a short term. Because of this they invest in ventures, assets or businesses that they are not conversant ...SAGAMITE: HOW TO TACKLE NIGERIA’S INFRASTRUCTURAL CHALLENGE
SAGAMITE Sagamite is a bachelors graduate from one of the UK’s elite universities after an early life in Nigeria. He is an experienced management consultant that has worked with firms in a diverse range of industries both in public and private sector. His experience provides him with a ...FEMI TAIWO: REFLECTIONS ON SOME QUOTES I LOVE
STRATEGY WITH FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY Oluwafemi Michael Taiwo, PhD Michael is a first class chemical engineering graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and a PhD holder in same discipline from the University of Arkansas, United States. This week I look at some of my best quotes and ...HOW RECRUITERS CONTRIBUTE TO APPLICANTS’ FAILURE IN INTERVIEW (II)
HR DESK with Moruf Kolawole Nasir (Experienced HR professional) nmkolawole@gmail.com; info@jarushub.com In continuation of our last week’s article “15 Ways Recruiters Contribute to Applicants’ Failure at Interviews”, below is the concluding part of the article. 6. THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PREDICTOR BIAS: This arises when the interviewer already has ...To Get Ahead At Work, Act Like A Politician – Study
By Susan Adam, for Forbes You may, in the spirit of the times, think that politicians are the most untrustworthy and undependable people on the planet. But a new study says you should behave just like them if you want to get a job. That’s because what employers look for ...DILEMMA OF A 3RD CLASS ENGINEERING GRADUATE: PROFESSIONAL EXAMS OR MASTERS?
Hi, I’ll like to commend you for what you are doing, this vision of yours means a lot to Nigerian youth like us who need guidance. God bless you. I’ll like to discuss a very heart breaking issue with you. I graduated from the University last year (about to go ...WHAT CAN HE INVEST HIS 20K IN?
Dear Jarus, Thanks for the good tidings your blogsite has been dishing out. I must confess that they are all life changing articles. But I am concerned about life after school considering what Nigeria labour maket has turned to in this era. My inquiry is much like an advice from an ...INVESTING IN MUTUAL FUNDS: THE ABC
Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) A mutual fund is a professionally managed collective investment scheme that pools money from many investors to purchase securities such as stocks, treasury bills, bonds and REITS. Mutual funds are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission; they are ...QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH DR. FEMI TAIWO
Oluwafemi Michael Taiwo needs no introduction to those who read this portal. He is one of our most consistent columnists. On Mondays he shares his thoughts on varying issues, mostly bordering on strategies – micro and macro. Femi is a man of many firsts, finishing his WASSCE as best candidate ...CORPORATE SWAGGER LEAGUE: 10 NIGERIAN COMPANIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES HAVE GOT THE MOST SWAGGER
Swagger – well, forget about how dictionary defines it, “swagger” is used in Nigeria to mean carriage, packaging or even brand. So in this post, we are sticking to the Nigerian definition. But first thing first, does swagger actually matter? Yes and no. No, because it hardly affects salary. Yes, ...HOW TO BECOME AN INFLUENTIAL EMPLOYEE IN YOUR WORKPLACE
There is no gainsaying the fact wielding influence in the workplace is one of the biggest tools of office politics. It has pros and cons. Pros: it can aid your career growth and within short period of time, you may rise through the career ladder. The cons include placing ...POST-SCHOOL COMPETITION: TIPS FOR POLYTECHNIC GRADUATES
CAREER AND MORE WITH XFIRE ON WEDNESDAY Xfire is a graduate of one of the notable public universities in Nigeria, with working experience in the FMCG and petroleum industry. He currently works as an engineer in a multinational oil company in Nigeria. He is passionate about guiding people to achieve ...POST-SCHOOL COMPETITION: TIPS FOR POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS / GRADUATES
CAREER AND MORE WITH XFIRE ON WEDNESDAY Xfire is a graduate of one of the notable public universities in Nigeria, with working experience in the FMCG and petroleum industry. He currently works as an engineer in a multinational oil company in Nigeria. He is passionate about guiding people to achieve ...COMBINING O’LEVEL RESULTS : DOES IT AFFECT MY JOB SEARCH EFFORTS?
Hello, I am Sukurat A, I completed my NYSC in February 2014, I used two sittings in O’level through school but I noticed that most job vacancies require one sitting, I am thinking of writing another O’level this year but I am not sure if it will be accepted. I need ...AJETUNMOBI’S MONDAY INSIGHT: MAKING THE BEST OUT OF ACADEMIC FAILURE
MONDAY INSIGHTS With Tope Ajetunmobi “Tope is a petroleum engineering graduate of Imperial College, London, United Kingdom, and a first class chemical engineering graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria” This article will take a unique twist as the world tends to focus more on “success”, “success”, and “success”. Frankly ...SAGAMITE: HOW TO IDENTIFY A COUNTRY WITH GOOD ECONOMY
SAGAMITE Sagamite is a bachelors graduate from one of the UK’s elite universities after an early life in Nigeria. He is an experienced management consultant that has worked with firms in a diverse range of industries both in public and private sector. His experience provides him with a ...FEMI TAIWO: BELIEF – THE STARTING POINT OF ACHIEVEMENT (III)
STRATEGY WITH FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY Oluwafemi Michael Taiwo, PhD Michael is a first class chemical engineering graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and a PhD holder in same discipline from the University of Arkansas, United States. This mini-series on belief is a product of some questions I asked myself ...DILEMMA: HE PUTS HIS ICAN EXAMS ON HOLD FOR HIS MSC PROGRAMME ABROAD
Hi Jarus, I graduated with a second class upper division in Statistics in 2006 and worked in the banking sector as an Executive Trainee in the Internal control department after NYSC. I started ICAN in 2009 and also Masters in Financial Economics in 2010. I however had to put ICAN ...HOT ENOUGH? JARUSHUB LOOKING FOR CO-FOUNDERS
JarusHub is Nigeria’s leading career and management solutions platform that has within a short period of time built a strong reputation in Nigeria’s cyberspace. The platform is a one-stop shop for anything career. It provides valuable information starting from how to excel in school, to how to effectively transit to the ...HEY JARUS, WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?
Good day Sir, Thank you being a great mentor and help. Thanĸs a lot for the good work you’ve been doing through your blog too. I refresh your page almost 10times a day..lol. The major reason I’m opening up †o you is because you inspire me a lot & I ...FEMI TAIWO: BELIEF – THE STARTING POINT OF ACHIEVEMENT (II)
STRATEGY WITH FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY Oluwafemi Michael Taiwo, PhD Michael is a first class chemical engineering graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and a PhD holder in same discipline from the University of Arkansas, United States. I stated definitively last week that belief is the starting point of all ...DILEMMA: WITH MY INABILITY TO GET ENGINEERING JOB, I FEAR FOR MY ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE
Good day sir My name is Temitope O. I hold a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Bachelors degree in Agricultural Engineering, of which I graduated with wonderful results for the two degrees. However the issue is, I work in a telecoms company as an online call centre agent, ...SHOULD I INVEST IN MUTUAL FUNDS?
Dear sir, I’ve been considering investing in mutual funds for sometime now. Just went on Nairaland and saw some scary ordeals. I would like to ask your candid opinion on investing through this means and the best firms to work with. Also, I would like you to suggest other mid-term/long-term ...6 REASONS WHY RECRUITERS DONT GET BACK TO YOU AFTER INTERVIEW
HR DESK with Moruf Kolawole Nasir (Experienced HR professional) nmkolawole@gmail.com; info@jarushub.com After committing time, energy and other resources applying for jobs and getting shortlisted for the screening/interview stage, one will expect, either out of professional conduct or moral obligation, that the recruiter/employer keeps the applicants posted of the proceedings ...COMBINING LAW DEGREE PROGRAMME WITH ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION
Good afternoon Sir, I must definitely commend your work on the advice you kept giving our youths to be a successful one in our chosen career. Sir my main point is I am a student of Law in the first year but I wish to have ICAN with my LL.B ...HOW RELEVANT IS SAP SOFTWARE CERTIFICATION TO MY ACCOUNTING JOB SEARCH?
Good Day Sir, My name is Adebajo Ayokunnumi. I came across ur blog accidentally and I have been impressed with the various write-ups. I am a fresh graduate still waiting for NYSC call up letter. I really need your help please. I studied Accounting and I hope to start ACCA this June but ...30K-PER-MONTH PAY, 30M-PER-MONTH TARGET: YOU MAY BE ABLE TO MAKE 10% OF THAT FOR YOURSELF!
Dolapo Ojobanikan Dolapo works with a mortgage/real estate firm in Lagos It’s just funny when I hear people have a marketing or sales job paying N25-35k for meeting a target of 20-50 million naira. What?! The worst part is that they can be sacked at anytime, no form of job ...VACANCY: JUNIOR FINANCE MANAGER IN A POWER UTILITIES FIRM
The recruiter is a client of one of the Big 4 professional services firms. POSITION: Junior Finance Manager SECTOR: Power EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years in accounting role MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bsc Accounting, Economics, Finance or in related courses with second class upper. Second class lower-holding candidates can also try their luck. HND ...STUDENTS: 10 MISTAKES THAT CAN COST YOU FIRST CLASS DEGREE
CAREER AND MORE WITH XFIRE ON WEDNESDAY Xfire is a graduate of one of the notable public universities in Nigeria, with working experience in the FMCG and petroleum industry. He currently works as an engineer in a multinational oil company in Nigeria. He is passionate about guiding people to achieve ...JOB OFFER BEFORE I FINISH MY FINAL YEAR EXAM: GOD BLESS YOU, JARUS
Egbon, I just received an mail from the HR department of XYZ Limited (name withheld). My chat with their MD was successful, and they have asked me to resume after my final exams. Thanks to your mentorship and advice sir, I got this even before my final exam. I practically crammed your article on ...CAN YOU HOLD A FIRST CLASS DEGREE AND BE JOBLESS?
Can a First Class graduate be jobless? A friend posted that on Facebook. Well, yes. First Class is not an automatic guarantee of job. It will at best get you invite for job tests and/or interviews, it hardly helps you beyond that. If you are not able to defend it ...WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY DIVIDENDS?
INVESTMENT TALK WITH EMMA Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) A young man called me last month asking of what he should do with his dividends, this week I will share what I told the man with members of this forum. The dividend season is ...TORN BETWEEN CHEMICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Sir, You have being a great blessing to us the youths of this country. You have really impacted my life positively, I had being following all your posts on Nairaland and your blog, you made me realize I still have hope after several years of admission search by one of your posts which ...THANKS JARUS, I FINALLY MADE IT TO VI
Good morning Sir, I was inspired by your ROAD TO VI book. I finally made it to Victoria Island and it’s been exciting already. It would be an honour if you could take me under your wing. A. Muhammed Who recently secured a job with an Insurance company in Lagos. ...FEMI TAIWO: BELIEF – THE STARTING POINT OF ACHIEVEMENT
STRATEGY WITH FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY Oluwafemi Michael Taiwo, PhD Michael is a first class chemical engineering graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and a PhD holder in same discipline from the University of Arkansas, United States. Belief is the starting point of all achievement. To set upon a great ...SAGAMITE: SOCIAL WELFARE BENEFITS, YEAH RIGHT
SAGAMITE Sagamite is a bachelors graduate from one of the UK’s elite universities after an early life in Nigeria. He is an experienced management consultant that has worked with firms in a diverse range of industries both in public and private sector. His experience provides him with a catalogue of ...RASHEED’S DIARY: SALES AND THE NECESSITY OF NETWORKING
THE DIARY OF A PROTEAN SALESMAN WITH RASHEED ADEWUSI (Rasheed is a Sales Manager in one the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He also runs the personal blog, Wise, Wide and Wild) Introversion and Taciturnity are two words that should not be found in proximity with Sales Professionalism. Sales as ...HOW DO I BLEND COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH ACCOUNTING?
Please I need your advice Mr. Jarus. I am a Computer Science graduate from one Nigerian University, I did my NYSC in 2013 and presently working with a travel agent company here in Abuja, but I have this thought of studying Accounting right from my University days; Now I am thinking ...WITH MY POOR SALARY HOW DO I FUND MY MBA IN UNILAG?
Good afternoon Mr Jarus. I am one of your followers on twitter and am sure when my question gets to you, I’ll be adequately informed. I am a graduate of The University of Lagos and I hold a degree in Business Administration (2.1). I recently got a job as a ...OH YE JOB SCAMMERS, THERE IS GOD O: HIS EXPERIENCE WITH AN NNPC IMPOSTOR
We have written many articles here on how to bust job scams. A forum member of Nairaland, who is also a JarusHub reader, posted his experience with a fraudster and NNPC impostor, on Nairaland. He permits us to share on this platform too. Let’s read him: *************** By ISI Thank ...WHO’S WHO IN CORPORATE NIGERIA: CHIKE ONYEJEKWE – ANOTHER SHELL-GROWN
WHO’S WHO IN CORPORATE NIGERIA CHIKE ONYEJEKWE CURRENT POSITION: CEO, Shell Nigeria Exploration & Production Company PAST POSITIONS: General Manager, Onshore and Shelf Exploration, Shell Nigeria; Onshore & Shelf Exploration Manager, Shell Nigeria; Business Development and Exploration Manager, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC); Chief Geologist, SPDC; Asset Development Manager, East, ...DOUBLE OFFER: BANK OR INSURANCE COMPANY?
Good day sir, I am a S.K. I need help urgently in form of an advice. I am a chemical engineering graduate from a reputable university. I have been on the job hunt since I finished NYSC last year. Most times I easily get called up for interviews with financial ...FEMI TAIWO: WHY MOURINHO FAILED
STRATEGY WITH FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY Oluwafemi Michael Taiwo, PhD Michael is a first class chemical engineering graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and a PhD holder in same discipline from the University of Arkansas, United States. Last week, I offered my insights into how I believe Mourinho should play ...SCHOOLS’ HOST COMMUNITIES: OF INDIGENES, SAVAGES AND INVASIONS
By Austin Archibong Austin is a final year student of chemical engineering at the University of Ilorin Established is the fact that ‘bigotry’ is a revered tradition; practised religiously in my fatherland. The most populous country in the second most populous continent in the world. Hence, the skip in giving ...HE LIKES ACCOUNTING, BUT FEARS ICAN
Hi. I’m Faith, 24+ years old. I came across your blog while going through Nairaland on issues relating to ICAN. I’m an Accounting graduate of UNIPORT, I came out with a 2.1 (4.05/5) in 2013, I’ve completed my NYSC and I’m currently teaching Accounting in a Secondary School. I have ...
