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Nigerian Army Recruitment: General Guidelines And Requirements

The article contains the General requirements and guild lines for Nigerians that want to enlist into The Nigerian Army (NA).
The Nigerian Army is the largest component of the Nigerian Armed Forces, and solely responsible for land warfare operations.

Nigerian Army Recruitment: General Guidelines And Requirements

The Nigerian Army is governed by the Nigerian Army Council.

Q1: What is the general requirements for Nigerians plus holder of O 'level result?

A:
Applicant Eligibility

Applicants shall be of Nigerian origin by birth.
All Applicants must attend zonal screening exercise at the designated zonal centres for their respective states.
Non-Tradesmen & Women Applicants must be aged between 18 - 22
Tradesmen & Women Applicants must be aged between 18 - 26
Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit and must not be less than 1.65 meters tall for male and 1.56 meters for female.
Applicants must be free of any Criminal conviction.

Q2: What is the general requirements and guild lines for Nigerian citizens applying for the Army DSSC Recruitment?

A:
Entry Requirements

Be a Nigerian as defined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Be a male or female between the ages of 22 and 35 years, while medical consultants be not more than 40 years of age.
Be medically, mentally and physically fit according to NA standards.
Be recommended by at least 2 recognizable referees who must attest to the applicant character and integrity. These could be by a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of a Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the state of the applicant.
Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
Candidates must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.

Measure at least 1.68m (for male) and 1.65m (for female) in height.
Must not have been convicted by any court of law.
Military personnel must be free from any disciplinary case (This is to be endorsed by the Commanding Officer/Commander).
Possess at least a first degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND of not less than Lower Credit from any recognized institution of learning.
Possess valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council or valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants (Less serving members of the Armed Forces) must possess NYSC discharge certificate or a valid exemption as the case may be.
Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Only academic credentials obtained from 2006 to date will be considered.
Candidates must present contact addresses and telephone numbers of parent/guardians and Next of Kin.
Candidates must not have any body inscriptions.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendations by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of NA sponsorship in tertiary academic institutions. Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years in the unit.
Candidates must not be members of any cult/society/fraternity.
All female applicants are advised to seek for commission into specialist corps e;g Medical, Legal Service or Army Public Relations.

These are the basic requirements for enlistment into the Nigerian Army.

Over Exposure To Phones, Computers & TV Screens Could Lead To Blindness

Chioma Uchendu, a consultant ophthalmologist with the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, has advised regular break from smartphones and other devices like computer and television screens to avoid damage to the eyesight.
Uchendu, who gave the advice in an interview with NAN in Umuahia on Friday, said that over-exposure to such devices could cause dry and allergic eyes.

She said that the blue-violet light peeking out from the screen was potentially harzardous to the eyes, and could lead to long-term problems, including blindness.
“It’s advisable to reduce ‘computer vision syndrome’, that is, feasting your eyes on a computer for a long time, because of the rays that come out from there, especially an LED computer, laptop or phone,” she said.
“Putting your eyes for a long time on a particular screen is not good because it can lead to symptoms of dryness in the eyes.
“Read for a while, at least for about 30 to 40 minutes, then remove your eyes from the screen for about five to six minutes so that you don’t end up with eye strain.”
She advised people who used glasses, including those that did not have refractive error, to use anti-glare glasses, and as recommended by an opthalmologist.
According to her, such glasses will protect the light rays from coming straight into the eyes.
The ophthalmologist also expressed worry over the growing eye problems world-wide, stressing that about 80 per cent of blindness were avoidable or treatable.
She, therefore, urged people to consult ophthalmologists regularly in order to know the condition of their eyes.

How To Plan & Prepare For Retirement In Nigeria

This article contains ways to prepare for retirement,retirement policy,life after retirement,retirement age,retirement benefits and everything you should know about retirement in Nigeria.

Most workers in Nigeria don't like the mention of the word 'retirement',the truth is that majority of Nigerians do not plan for their retirement on time and hence will feel unhappy whenever the issue of retirement is mentioned.

The plain truth is that if you plan meticulously for your retirement in Nigeria,the rest of your years will be an enjoyable one,you will have the chance and opportunity to pursue some other careers / ambitions or even travel to places you have dreamed of.

In this article we will list some practical steps that will help you to prepare for retirement in Nigeria.

How To Prepare For Retirement In Nigeria

1. Awareness

The difference between an individual that is enjoying his/her retirement period is the person that is aware that there will be a time when they won't be able to work again in life.

Most often young people do not think of retirement,they see it as a far away futuristic occasion,forgetting the fact that time flies,one of the the best ways to prepare and plan retirement is to have the awareness that one day you will wake up in the morning but wont be able to go to the office again,this will motivate you to start making calculated plans.

2. Retirement Plans

After being aware that retirement is inevitable if your working in Nigeria,the next step is for you to plan and set up a plan on how you want to enjoy your retirement.

This plan should contain blueprints on how you will take care of your health (health insurance),vacations,starting up a business Etc

3. Cost Estimation

Depending on the what you were earning as a worker and the type of lifestyle your accustomed to,you should be able to estimate the cost of retirement,this will also help you to make plans for retirement.

According to a research online,you should have up to five -eight times the money you make in a year in your bank account,apart from your gratuity or remunerations.

4. Save

This one letter word will save you a lot of stress if you are able to actually ''save'' very well. Every month you should set aside an amount of money specifically for your retirement,in fact you should create a bank account for this and it should be automated.

Automated in the sense that every month your retirement money should be deducted from your salary.

And if possible the deducted retirement money should be kept in a fixed deposit account so that you won't be tempted to touch the money.

5. Investments

As your working,make sure you have a number of investments that will be able to generate cash for you.

Do not focus only on your current job,it's imperative that you have a side hustle.
You should consider investments in real estate,government bonds,treasury bills Etc which will be able to generate funds for you even after retirement.

6. Build Enthusiasm

That you have retired doesn't mean that you should be confiscated in one house,the best time in life is actually when you plan well and retire.

Even after retirement you should continue being productive and wake up each morning to a new challenge else you might end up developing an illness or dying early.

Consider opening a small business that is less strenuous but has the ability to generate cash such as catfish farming,raising broilers,rabbits or setting up a provision store.
Retirement in Nigeria shouldn't be dreaded but should be embraced as long as the necessary retirement plans and steps are put in place before retirement,retirees should still be filled with enthusiasm as they pursue a new goal or dream for the rest of their lives.

How To Register & Check If Your National ID Card Is Ready

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is a Federal
Government Agency established by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, to maintain and manage the National Identity Database, which includes the registration of citizens of Nigeria and the issuance of the National Identification Number (NIN) .

In this post I will show you how you can register and pick up your National Identification Number (NIN) card,and also what you can do if your having problems regarding how to register or obtain your NIMC card.

The National Identification Number (NIN)

Q: What is the National Identification Number (NIN)?

The National Identification Number (NIN) is a unique number that will be assigned to you for life,the moment you finish the enrollment,your details will be uploaded into the National Identity Database.

Q: What is the use of the NIN?

There are so many uses of NIN,you can use it for different transactions that require high identification checks,also the federal government use it to know the number of people living in Nigeria.

Other quick facts about NIN that you should know:

The NIN is used to assert a person’s Identity.
You enroll once and you are identified for life with the NIN assigned to you.
On completion of the enrolment, you will be issued a National Identification Number (NIN) immediately or be asked to come back at a given date to pick up the NIN.
You can also use your NIN to assert your identity (with or without the card as long as you have the print out)

Endeavor to register only once,any attempt to register twice is a punishable offense.
The registration and first issuance of the Identity Card is totally free,but you will be charged N2,500 if you misplaced the card but want to be issued another one.

Q: How To Register For The NIN?

Follow the steps below:

1. Visit any enrollment centre near your area.

2. Before you can register make sure you meet the following requirements:
(a) You must be a citizen of Nigeria,if your not,then your a lawfully and permanent resident in Nigeria /a non-citizen of Nigeria who is lawfully resident in Nigeria for a period of two years or more.
(b) If your more than 16 years and above you can enroll.

3. You should endeavor to visit the enrollment center with any the following original documents for registration:

(a) Old National id Card
(b) Driver’s License
(c) Voter’s card (Temporary or Permanent)
(d) Nigerian International passport
(e) Certificate of origin
(f) Attestation letter from a prominent ruler in your community
(g) Birth certificate
(h) Declaration of age
(i) Attestation letter from religious/traditional leader
(j) NHIS ID card
(k) Government staff id card
(l)Registered/recognized private organization staff id card
(m) School ID Card private/Public

4. You will be verified and asked if you have ever used the NIN verification portal before.

5. An enrollment form will be issued to you if you have not enrolled before while the printed Barcode slip will be given to you if had pre-enrolled earlier using the pre-enrolment service.

6. After filling the enrollment forms,it will be cross checked for any form of error by the NIMC Official,those that cannot read or write will be assisted.

7. Afterwards your information will be put on the NIMC Software by a NIMC enrollment officer or the Barcode slip will be scanned by the NIMC enrollment officer to populate all the required field.

8. Your the biometrics (ten finger prints and facial image) will be captured,also the original document you presented will be scanned.

9. After completing the enrollment, a Transaction ID Slip will be issued to you as an evidence of the transaction.

10. You will be told to come back within 2-7 working days.

11. A National Identification Number (NIN) Slip will be issued.

12. The National e-ID Card will be Issued to you within 12months.

13. Enrollment is free and available from Monday – Friday (8a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Q: How to check if your National ID Card is ready for pick up after some months?

After enrolling for the National identity Card for a very long time,you can check the status of your NIMC card via an online platform to know if your card is ready or not.

Follow the steps below:

Get any internet enabled smartphone or device
Log on to www.touch.nimc.gov.ng
Then click the proceed button
Fill in your First name, last name and your National Identification Number (The Last Six Digits)
Click on the "Check Now Button".
Within some seconds the system will display the status of your NIMC card.
Go back to your enrollment centre for pick up.

Note:
If your experiencing any form of situation such as:

(a) Your card is not ready for pickup after several months.
(b)You no longer remember your enrollment center or the enrollment center has been moved or transferred.
(c) You lost your National Identification Number (NIN) slip or NIMC card.

How To Register & Obtain A Birth Certificate In Nigeria

This post will explain to you how to register and obtain a birth certificate and it's current cost and process in Nigeria.

Every person born in Nigeria is supposed to have a registered birth certificate,however for some reasons over 50% of Nigerians do not have a birth certificate.

The Federal Government of Nigeria's decree No. 69 of 1992 states that registration shall be carried out free of charge, within a period of 60 days from the date of birth of every Nigerian child,in 2003, the Child Rights Act in its Section 5 clearly states that:

"Every child has the right to a name and the birth of every child shall be registered".

How To Register & Obtain A Birth Certificate In Nigeria

The National Population Commission's (NPC) responsibility is to collect,analyze and disseminate population census and survey data and also to issue birth certificates in Nigeria since 1992.

Locations For Registration Of Birth

National Population Commission Registration centres.
Local Government Headquarters.
National Population Commission’s Offices.
National Population Commission’s Desks in Hospital/Health Centers.

How To Obtain A Birth Certificate (For A New Born Baby)

Birth registration/certificate is free and your child should be registered within the first sixty days of birth,you will provide details such as:

Your child's name, date of birth, place and type of birth and birth order; mother's name, age at birth of child, marital status, education, ethnicity,address,father's name, age at birth of child Etc

If however your baby was not given birth to in a hospital here are the steps for obtaining a birth certificate:

(a) obtain a sworn affidavit that will be taken the NPC.
(b) the NPC will register the child and issue a birth certificate.
(c) also certain hospitals, churches and local governments may issue birth certificates,you should however take these certificates to the NPC for registration.

How To Obtain A Birth Certificate For Adults

If you were born before 1992 you can also obtain your birth certificate,just follow the steps below:

(a) visit any local government near your area to obtain an affidavit.
(b) Take it to the NPC in other to be issued a birth certificate that will indicate that you were born before 1992.
(c) Your birth certificate should contain details such as: your name,father's name, mother's name, place of birth and date of birth.

(a) Visit your state local government secretariat.
(b) Make inquiries concerning the National commission agency.

(c) Request for a birth certificate.
(d) You will be given a form to fill,the form costs N100.
(e) You may be required to get an Age Declaration Affidavit & attestation letter from any court, this can be done by visiting any court near you.
(f) After getting these required documents,go back to the National Population Commission and submit those documents.
(g) You will then be issued a birth certificate,this costs about N2500.

This is how you can acquire a birth certificate in Nigeria.

How To Write A Change Of Car Ownership Agreement Letter

So you have decided to buy a car,but not a brand new car,but a fairly
used car, one of the steps to take to change the ownership of the car is to write a change of car ownership agreement letter.

It's imperative that both parties write and sign a change of ownership agreement letter in the presence of a witness,to enable the buyer to fully register the car as his\her own.

This post will show you how to write a short,precise and formal change of car ownership agreement letter.

Change Of Car Ownership Sample Letter

This is to certify that I Mr. (NAME HERE) of (ADDRESS HERE) has sold my car, lorry, truck, bus, tricycle (vehicle make

example: Honda) with the following details:

Engine Number: Y3MBXF75039
Chasis Number: BB2AA24ZAUWG61
Registration Number: NCAA256QA

To Mr/Mrs/Miss. …………….. of No: …………………….. at the rate/sum of (Amount Here).
I thereby authorize him (the buyer) to change the particulars of the car to his name.

Thanks.

Seller
_________
(Name,Date & Signature)


Buyer
_________
(Name,Date & Signature)

____________________
Witness 1 (Name & Signature)

____________________
Witness 2 (Name & Signature)

The both parties will sign,also the two witnesses from both parties will also sign to seal the deal.

CareUEyes - Eye protection software, blue light filter for pc, screen dimmer, break reminder

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Despite what the somewhat grammatically un-catchy title might suggest, CareUEyes is actually a nice little program designed to appeal to people who spend large parts of their lives sitting in front of computer screens.

The two main features of CareUEyes are the automatic blue light filter and a reminder to rest and take a break every once in a while. The combination of these two functions may help reduce eye strain caused by extended and prolonged use of computers. Put basically, it’s not a good idea to sit for hour after hour in front of a computer without any breaks, and this is where CareUEyes really stands out.
CareUEyes is only a small download but could have a large impact on your health.
The blue light filter and screen dimmer features work quite well, and changes automatically depending on the time. It works by gently adjusting the gamma value of your display, reducing the blue light part of the RGB spectrum. This makes your screen visibly dim as day turns to night and lessens the glare of your computer screen, helping you and your eyes to work longer.
By the same token, the Rest feature makes you take a default 3-minute break every 45 minutes, reminding you 30 seconds before the time is up and locking your screen, so you have to take a break. The break can be ‘snoozed’ for five minutes up to 3 times if you don’t want to break your train of thought.
One of the best features of CareUEyes however are the array of options. You can change the default break times with ease, choosing a default working time, and the length of time you want each break to last. By the same token, the blue light filter has five separate modes and color temperatures to choose from depending on the environmental settings you choose.
Key Features:

Protect eyes from screen glare.
Blue light filter.
Adjustable break times.
Lock screen timer to ensure you take a break.
Customisable options for light and timer features.
Helps you be more productive.
May help with your health.
May help with circadian and sleep patterns.

CareUEyes is shareware, and comes with a 15-day free trial. After that if you want to retain all the options you either have to buy a license, or to get a free license introduce 3 friends to CareUEyes via Facebook or Twitter.

Title: CareUEyes 1.1.1.6

Filename: CareUEyes_setup.exe

File size: 1.11MB (1,159,324 bytes)

Requirements: Windows (All Versions)

Languages: Multiple languages

License: Freeware

Date added: May 1, 2018

Author: care-eyes

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Buying London used/fairly phones can land you in jail

- A lot of people have been roped into criminal cases for buying used phones which often belongs to victims of crime

- A Facebook user advises Nigeria on evidences to obtain after buying fairly used phones so as not to be roped into crime, if the phone turned out to be stolen.

A Facebook user and journalist, Malik Nasir, has warned Nigerians over buying and using fairly/London used phones which are often originally stolen from victims of crimes.

Malik wrote: "Any time you buy that fairly or London used phone, you could be buying your way to prison. Stolen phones are now packaged or disguised as London or fairly used phones.