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David-Borha, Kolawole, Ogunlesi, Yusuf are Nominees for Jarushub Role Model 2013
There have been questions in recent time on whether there are actually people young Nigerians can look forward to in Nigeria. With the collapse of executives Nigerians had trusted as personalities worthy of emulation, Nigerians now look at everybody with scepticism. The JARUSHUB NIGERIAN ROLE MODEL (JNRM) is an initiative ...DCT221113: Always see change as positive
DAILY CAREER TIP – 22.11.13: Always see change as positive •You were created to leave a positive legacy for the next generation •You are indestructible •You are manifesting and you will keep doing that so its not about now •Change is inevitable. Remember you must see it as positive Lloyd ...Revitalizing the Nigerian economy: Beyond western dependence (v)
Kola Olaniyi Olaniyi is a graduate of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, kellokelington@yahoo.com, 08068495313 5.0 VOLTE-FACE IN GOVERNMENT POLICY: THE KEY TO ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION Government holds the key to any transformation of her economy. In fact wise government amiably represented with a modicum of her citizens ...Language Imperialism: The Journey of Indigenous Languages into Extinction (i)
Ibrahim Adeigbe, B.A (Hons), PGDE (Ilorin) M.A (LASU) “Whenever a language dies, a bit of world’s culture, history and diversity dies with It”. – The Economist Dec 22nd, 2001 – Jan 4th, 2002: 67 “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. ...DCT211113: You stoop to conquer
DAILY CAREER TIP – 12.11.13: Be good Remember you can stoop to conquer Leave your marks on the sands of time Akeem Oyewale, Director, Standard Bank [Don’t forget to vote Jarushub as Nigeria’s Career Blog & Overall Blog of the Year]Apply for Acumen Global Fellows Programme
Acumen is a non-profit that raises charitable donations to invest in companies, leaders, and ideas that are changing the way the world tackles poverty. The Acumen Global Fellows Program is a full-time 12-month fellowship designed to train the next generation of social impact leaders. Fellows spend two months in New ...Big business or small business? Which one is more important to Nigerian economy?
MIND OF AJANLEKOKO Ajanlekoko, an electrical engineer, is a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com Looking at the way the world works, I find it very absurd to hear the whole world chanting the mantra ‘small business is ...“Foreign trained graduates are not necessarily better” – Nimi Akinkugbe
For those that read top newspapers in Nigeria, especially Punch and BusinessDay, Nimi Akinkugbe should not be an unfamiliar name. She is an authority and perhaps the country’s most respected columnist on personal finance matters. After a successful career in IBTC spanning 21 years, rising to the position of GM ...New graduates have skills, not fields
By Todd Hirsch Dear Applicant: Thank you for your letter inquiring about positions in our economics department. At this time, we have no openings. However, I will keep your letter on file should an appropriate job become available. At least, that’s what I am required to tell you. But here’s ...DCT201113: Always leave the door open
DAILY CAREER TIP – 20.11.13: Always leave the door open As you move from job to job, always leave the door open. You might need to go back Might be at higher or lower level… – Sola David-Borha, CEO, StanbicIBTC (2000) [Don’t forget to vote Jarushub as Nigeria’s Career Blog & ...Revitalizing the Nigerian economy: Beyond western dependence (iv)
Kola Olaniyi Olaniyi is a graduate of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, kellokelington@yahoo.com, 08068495313 4.0 PRESENT ADDRESS OF THE ECONOMY DEPICTS INEPTITUDE A continual repetition of same methods continually gives the same outcome. Her potential endowment in both national and human resources has been made ...How much should graduates earn in Nigeria?
MIND OF AJANLEKOKO Ajanlekoko, an electrical engineer, is a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com What would you say should be the fair value of what graduates should earn in Nigeria? Entry graduates, I mean fresh bachelor ...10 Take-Aways from Nigeria-Italy Match
Yeah, this is a career and mentorship portal, but I have always said knowing one or two things about other things can make a difference in a career. After all, I was in an interview in 2008 and our discussion drifted from the core interview to football! Needless to say, ...14 Benefits of Shareholding
INVESTMENT TALK WITH EMMA Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) A share is a unit of ownership in a company. In other words, when you buy shares of a company you become part owner of the company and have the rights to share from the ...DCT191113: Life experience trumps academic qualifications!
DAILY CAREER TIP – 19.11.13: Nothing compares life experience Academic qualifications are good, but life experiences are better. Luck is opportunity meeting preparedness ¨BSc, MBA, FCA, FCS, ACIB, ACS ¨BSc, PMP, MSc, Msc, MSc, CFA, PhD What qualifications do they have? ¨Bill Gates? ¨Tony Elumelu? ¨Obasanjo? ¨Atedo Peterside? ¨Aliko Dangote? ...KonnectAfrica’s Interview with Jarus
interview with KonnectAfrica, an Afro-Centric e-magazine KA: What’s your vision for Jarushub? Suraj: I plan to make Jarushub a global brand, and at the least, Africa’s biggest career portal. I am looking ahead, and very positive. I have a couple of brilliant guys that write for me, and, again, at ...The ‘Rankadede’ Mentality of Nigerians
MIND OF AJANLEKOKO Ajanlekoko, an electrical engineer, is a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com Africans, nay Nigerians, seem to be inflicted with a shameless praise-singing mentality. There is always unabashed praise for public figures, politicians, sportsmen, ...DCT181113: Don’t necessarily compare yourself with others, blaze your trail
DAILY CAREER TIP – 18.11.13: Be passionate Passion makes impossible possible. With the right mentorship, your passion would lead you to success ¨Your passion is what will take you to the next level ¨Life is full of challenges…but you will always excel if you want to ¨Measure your self periodically ...MBA craze has done fundamental damage to the job market
MIND OF AJANLEKOKO Ajanlekoko, an electrical engineer, is a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com It’s interesting that when we want to hire in Nigeria, we think certificates/paper qualifications first, before skills. I didn’t really appreciate the impact, ...Revitalizing the Nigerian economy: Beyond western dependence (ii)
Kola Olaniyi Olaniyi is a graduate of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, kellokelington@yahoo.com, 08068495313 3.0 THE DOOMSDAY SCENERIO OF THE WESTERN WORLD CONVEYING GREAT DEPRESSION FOR NIGERIA The too-big-to fail economies that collapsed like a pack of cards during the global recession live an unprecedented ...JARUS ON SUNDAY: How I combine blogging with other activities
A couple of persons have asked me this question, and I know much more keep wondering in silence. Well, if I were a Jarus follower, and not Jarus himself, I would have asked Jarus the same question. So, how do I run this blog being an 8-5 worker? Well, the ...Apaflo writes for Jarushub
As Jarushub continues to stamp its authority as the best thing to happen to online information and experience sharing in Nigeria, the platform has brought on board yet another young and brilliant Nigerian mind, David Apaflo. David is one of the founding partners of Shelze Consulting. Prior to joining the ...Revitalizing the Nigerian economy: Beyond western dependence (ii)
Kola Olaniyi Olaniyi is a graduate of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, kellokelington@yahoo.com, 08068495313 2. ILLUSION OF A BAIL OUT DEPICTING HEGEMONY Whenever it is being aired or proposed that bail-out, aid or loan is to be received by the third world countries, it should ordinarily ...Sanusi is not teaching in a French university!
I earlier published on this platform that CBN governor, Lamido Sanusi, will be teaching in a university in France at the expiration of his tenure in June next year. I got the information from a close mutual friend, and unsuccessfully tried to reach SLS himself yesternight to confirm before publishing the ...10 Silly Mistakes Job Seekers Make (i)
HR DESK with Moruf Kolawole Nasir (Experienced HR professional) nmkolawole@gmail.com; jarushub@gmail.com Many writers, HR and non-HR practitioners, have written on the subject of hindrances to getting invited for job interviews. Unfortunately not all jobseekers have access to these information and some of the articles are distanced from the average Nigerian ...DCT151113: Who you are tomorrow is a function of those you know
DAILY CAREER TIP – 15.11.13: Network, network, network, meet people Your network is important. Perhaps most important in your next job quest. ¨How many people do you know today? ¨How many new people have you met this year? ¨How do you keep contacts… ¨How do you determine who you want ...Sanusi is not taking teaching appointment in a French University
I earlier published on this platform that CBN governor, Lamido Sanusi, will be teaching in a university in France at the expiration of his tenure in June next year. I got the information from a close mutual friend, and tried to reach SLS himself yesternight to confirm before publishing the ...Game-changing Trends in the Global Energy Industry
Recently, I did a series on oil and gas career opportunity where I answered more than 20 questions on the career in energy sector in Nigeria. If my followers recall, I advised that prospective workers in the oil and gas industry should be informed about industry happenings, not only locally but ...DCT141113: How Social Are You?
DAILY CAREER TIP – 14.11.13: What’s your social etiquette? ¨How social are you? ¨Religious ¨Do you network? ¨Your social media tools, do you use them? ¨LinkedIn, BBM, Facebook…others that will come ¨Sacrifice required, and it is necessary Belong Be yourself Contribute Akeem Oyewale, Director, Standard Bank [Don’t forget to ...Revitalizing the Nigerian economy: Beyond western dependence (i)
Kola Olaniyi Olaniyi is a graduate of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, kellokelington@yahoo.com, 08068495313 Abstract This paper investigates the cause of Nigeria’s folly in her quest for economic and social development. Every successive administration has marshalled its point that Nigerian is on the path of economic ...Quick Tips for Transitioning from University to the Working World
So you’ve finally gotten that degree and now you’re ready to put it to use! But unless you’ve been working during your time at university you’ll probably need to make a few adjustments before joining the ranks of the working masses. Read on for a few quick tips to making ...What Career Track Are You On?
MIND OF AJANLEKOKO Ajanlekoko, an electrical engineer, is a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com I have this theory about career. There are basically three identifiable career tracks, and everyone loosely falls into one of the three. ...DCT131113: Your health determines your future
DAILY CAREER TIP – 13.11.13: Your health determines your future Health is wealth. Your health determines your future ¨Know your health status ¨Exercise ¨Regular check up ¨Do what is right… Akeem Oyewale, Director, Standard Bank [Don’t forget to vote Jarushub as Nigeria’s Career Blog & Overall Blog of the ...How do I recover my N0.5m from Skye Bank?
Hello Sir, Please I need your advice on how best to recover my N500,000 back from Skye Bank. On the 14th of October 2013 I was sent the sum of five hundred thousand(N500,000) to pick up through Skye bank flit cash local money transfer from my brother only for me ...World’s Top 10 Richest Bloggers
1. Pete Cashmore Blog: Mashable Topic: Social Media News, Technology Monthly income: $560,000 – $600,000 At 25, Pete Cashmore is one of the youngest top bloggers and, at the same time one of the youngest Internet entrepreneurs. His performance is nothing less than astonishing – at 19, he founded Mashable, ...CFA or Online Master’s?
Hi Jarus, I want to find out how relevant online degrees are. I am thinking of doing my Master’s online but I do not know how employers view it. Is it well regarded as with a full time program? Also I am done with my ACCA exams so I’m just ...DCT121113: What makes a good attitude?
DAILY CAREER TIP – 12.11.13: What makes a good attitude Timeliness Cleanliness Your dress sense Willingness to help (without seeking glory) SMILE Be yourself Open yourself up for feedback Akeem Oyewale, Director, Standard Bank [Don’t forget to vote Jarushub as Nigeria’s Career Blog & Overall Blog of the Year]Register for 2nd Jarushub Career Conference
The biggest career event in Nigeria is here again!!! 2ND JARUSHUB CAREER CONFERENCE Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014 Time: 9am – 2pm Venue: Citilodge Hotel, Lekki, Lagos THEME BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL CAREER TOPICS From Bad Grade to Successful Life – Tips to Converting Academic Failure to Post-school Success: Mr. Emmanuel ...The Zenith of Wickedness: My Zenith Bank Experience
By Chris Good day Sir, please I implore you to use the great effect you have, especially on social media to help bring attention to the victimization Zenith bank is subjecting us to. I am too pained in my heart, to do a proper introduction of myself, so everyone reading this ...The Search for Jarushub Nigerian Role Model of the Year
Jarushub is organizing the first edition of the JARUSHUB NIGERIAN ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR. Why did we come up with this initiative? There have been questions in recent time on whether there are actually people young Nigerians can look forward to in Nigeria. With the collapse of executives Nigerians had trusted ...FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY: Niccolo Machiavelli’s Art of War
Michael Oluwafemi Taiwo, Ph.D You may be forgiven for having not read this book. It is an easy one to miss. The most popular Art of War is by Sun Tzu and this one doesn’t get as much attention. Moreover, Niccolo Machiavelli (NM) is more known for The Prince than ...5 Reasons Why You Should Vote Jarushub as Nigeria’s Blog of the Year 2013
Voting starts today for the Nigeria Blogs Awards 2013, organized by Nigeria Blogs Awards, and sponsored by Fidelity Bank, Konga Online Shopping and others. Jarushub was nominated in 2 categories: Career Blog of the Year Nigeria’s Blog of the Year Voting commences today and ends on December 8, 2013. We ...DCT111113: Start planning for your exit from your first day at work
DAILY CAREER TIP 11.11.13 : Start planning for your exit from Day 1 From your very first day at work, know your territory….and start planning for your exit (and there are different types of exit). Akeem Oyewale, Director, Equity Brokerage, Standard Bank [Don’t forget to vote Jarushub as Nigeria’s ...Few Nigerians Work As Cabin-Crew On International Airlines?
MIND OF AJANLEKOKO Ajanlekoko, an electrical engineer, is a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com Just occurred to me that you hardly ever run into Nigerians working as cabin crew on any of the major airlines. Not ...JARUS ON SUNDAY: Reflections on Graduate Unemployment in Nigeria
I wrote this article in November 2012 and was published in BusinessDay newspaper. I have presented it here again for your reading pleasure. When few months ago Nigeria’s cut of the social media space was awash with debate on the propriety of Forbes Billionaire, Aliko Dangote, seeking to employ graduates ...
