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- How the Yorubas Stay Far Ahead of Us - What you gain with Certifications Added to your degree "I told my brother, keep your PhD aside; go for certifications. That is what develops your capacity; that is what qualifies you to speak at conferences around the world. I have a friend who acquired several certifications here in Nigeria. He got a job from here and today he's become a citizen of UK and Canada, getting jobs using just his certifications. Whatever you do, get certifications. This is one of the ways the Westerners overtake us. They accumulate certifications long after their degrees, and they travel everywhere because of their capacity."  – Rt. Hon Sam Ikon (paraphrased), member representing Etinan Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Abuja, April 11, 2017, at his home while interacting with few supporters and friends.  Apparently, the parliamentarian does believe in strategic professional 'educationing'. Himself, he h

The City Crest Estate project 3rd phase is just 3 minutes (by bike) from the prestigious Le Meridien Ibom Hotels and Golf Course down Nwaniba road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State (See Satellite image). You can get a plot for as low as 1.4 million ($2800) naira and you can pay in installment beginning with an initial of 500,000 naira (($1000). The plots are of two sizes; 500 square meters at N1.4M (outright payment) and 650 square meters going for N1.6M (outright). If you are paying in installment, however, the total sum will come to N1.7M and 1.9M respectively. Note that the contract begins with a non refundable registration and consultancy fee of N40,000 ($80). Nigerians in the diaspora would particularly benefit from this marketing offer as the cost of each plot goes at 50% the cost as at 18 months ago. Presently, the 500 sq M goes for $2800, compared to $5600 18 months ago, and the 650 sq M goes for $3400 compared to $6800 18 months ago. For further enquiry and to book for a plo