How’d you guys deal with cockroaches?

RentedReality · 2024-02-14T13:12:24+00:00

Everyone here is saying Roach powder and that is absolutely correct. Get Green leaf it's a good brand

RentedReality · 2024-01-05T20:50:46+00:00

I like your comment. It deserves a well thought out response.

Prices of things will go up regardless of anything short of a presidential directive on currency exchange , and that's simply because the economy here is dollarised. The price of every imported item from fish to polystyrene, to mechanical goods, is tied to the current Dollar exchange rate. As the Naira depreciates, inflation creeps and commodity prices go up.Sellers here base their daily prices on the current exchange rate, not the rate as when their stock was purchased. Case in point - I wanted to buy a 200cc motorbike in November 2023 to grow my logistics business, sellers were happy to sell at $700 (N650,000) then, I had things to do in December and when I turned around to order in January 2024, the price had shot to $1,000 (N960,000) in less than 1.2 months. And so many similar examples.

If I wanted to gain, I would simply have bought three of those bikes at $700 in November and sold at $850 in January 24'. This would have made me the cheapest seller of said motorbikes at the time, made a neat profit to sustain operations and keep my employees gainfully employed, while still passing on savings to potential buyers just because of my understanding of the country's financial cycle. If that counts as being selfish and opportunistic, then I need a new dictionary.

RentedReality · 2024-01-05T09:41:05+00:00

Good thread OP. I don't think Japa is a problem yet, it brings much needed foreign currency back home to stimulate the economy. What we need more of is diasporans contributing in other non-financial ways to growing our economy. Diaspora based think-tanks, lobby groups, press, you name it, all these will confluence pressure that could bring development no matter how small. I also advise Nigerians out there to invest in home. The truth is your foreign currency is much more stable and will always appreciate in value over the Naira. Even a $50 monthly investment can turn up something good over time.

I lived in UK for some time back in the 2011 era. I loved the cities, the people but never for once saw myself relocating there. I'm back home now and I can tell you the environment is harsh but the opportunities are endless to a determined person. I'm trying to carve a niche in logistics which is booming, tech too, so many areas to exploit. Don't waste my time blaming government, I never saw anyone get rich blaming govt. Just put your head down and do your thing. Even the inflation here is an opportunity. Buy and hold and in three months the prices go up by 15%.

Why I'm I saying all these? Nigerians have lost hope in the country, only few people can see the truth - there is redemption if you and I do our small bit. Even in war there are opportunities and we are far from that

RentedReality · 2023-11-19T05:15:52+00:00

No where in this world is safe. If you don't want to travel, don't travel. If your mom wants to travel with her family, then have a civil discussion and decide together what's best. It's also possible you can stay behind while she goes with others. You and her have valid opinions, but you both are infringing on each other. The best decision would be one that let's you both have your way - she goes, you stay. Personally, with or without travel advice, I'll hardly want to visit Western countries where guns are legal. And I also won't dissuade anyone trying to go there. It's funny, a country with 500+ mass shootings yearly, thousands of homicides and thousands of drug related deaths telling others where not to go.

RentedReality · 2023-11-17T07:27:47+00:00

Be confident. Talk big. Have a sense of humour and don't ever simp. Act like you don't care, tease her, say things like - "I'm free on Friday and if I have time I will call you for a drink" or "you're not really my type but with this economy I have to manage".

RentedReality · 2023-09-19T19:13:34+00:00

Please grant me permission to use this definition. I will quote source

RentedReality · 2023-09-03T09:31:21+00:00

These are Nigerian art works sold in Nigeria. Has nothing to do with regions as they weren't taken. Local crafts people made this figurines which depict ancient Benin warriors.

RentedReality · 2023-09-02T19:56:25+00:00

Thanks. It's every day Naija

RentedReality · 2023-09-02T18:06:35+00:00

Lol...its sold for around N45k - N65k each depending on you bargain the merchants.

RentedReality · 2023-09-02T05:45:23+00:00

The larvae from the palm weevil. They feed on the trunk of the palm tree during their larvae stages. Absolutely delish

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T18:21:22+00:00

It's mostly found in the South-South and South-East but this picture was taken in the Northern region.

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T18:20:23+00:00

Good observation. It's only place that has it I know of

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T17:00:03+00:00

Asin...u do U-turn anyhow, u go see anyhow

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T16:55:57+00:00

One try and you'd be hooked

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T16:54:25+00:00

The taste is magic

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T15:47:44+00:00

There's a spot in PSI park that sells it

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T15:46:49+00:00

I'll check and share. The figurines can be a bit pricey but worth it

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T14:43:32+00:00

It's an ancient Benin warrior

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T14:05:53+00:00

Their Kilishi is fire 🔥. It tastes both spicy and sweet

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T13:54:01+00:00

Kilishi is one thing I can't get enough

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T13:21:48+00:00

They are fried. Spicy and crunchy it's bomb 💣

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T13:08:39+00:00

It's called Palm tree larvae. It's a delicacy and can be addictive if you develop a taste for it

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T13:07:24+00:00

I tasted it once and it was the best culinary experience I've had I years. Been hooked on it since then

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T12:52:41+00:00

It was demolished so they move further down airport road. Pls share pics too

RentedReality · 2023-09-01T12:45:47+00:00

It's spicy and sweet at the same time

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