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Book Review: Things To Do…Before Your Career Disappears (i)
Author: Tope Fasua, FCA Date: May 2013 Price: N3000 ( Hard back – N5000) Available on Amazon Offline purchase: Wale (0703 327 9034) Reviewed for Jarushub by: Omotola Hakeem Abimbola (Works with an Investment banking institution in Nigeria; abimbolatola@yahoo.com or abimstols@gmail.com) “One of the great liabilities of history is that all too many ...I want to study Law, please help review my O’level result
Dear Jarus, My name is Lugard Henry. I am 18 years old. I wrote my WAEC SSCE this year and I’ve checked it, but as I type this I’m totally confused because the grades are quite discouraging. Though I’ve posted this same question on sites like Nairaland and the replies ...DCT30092013: Time is Not a Limitless Commodity
DAILY CAREER TIP: 30.09.2013 – TIME IS NOT A LIMITLESS COMMODITY I so rarely find young professionals that have a heightened sense of urgency to get to the next level. In our 20s we think we have all the time in the world to A) figure it out and B) get ...Questions & Answers on Oil & Gas Career (ii)
Continued from part 1 My name is Jackson, a graduate of petroleum & gas engineering from one the prestigious universities in this country. I’m done with my NYSC. I graduated with 2.2, and about to doing PGD so I can do my Masters. You know how the universities situation is ...Questions & Answers on Oil & Gas Career (i)
When I published my response to someone that sent in a question on how to break into oil and gas industry in Nigeria, I expected to receive a flurry of questions. The reason is simple: everybody wants to work in an oil and gas company in Nigeria. Not even my subsequent article ...People take advantage of me because I don’t have university degree
Good evening Mr. Jarus, I am so inspired by your write-ups here and God will continue to increase you in wisdom and understanding. I need your advice on way forward about my future right now as I am confused on what to do about my life. My name is Uche (surname ...How Do I Break into the Oil & Gas Industry?
Hello Jarus, I stumbled on your post on a thread on oil and gas industry on Nairaland. I just need a career advice as I see you are an accountant. I’m a petroleum and gas graduate of a top Nigerian University. I finished my service in February this year and it’s been quite a struggle trying ...Do I need to be a graduate before starting ACCA?
Thank you very much sir, for all the advice and help you and your team are helping a lot of people with. I am really motivated. God bless you all for all you are doing and I pray He crowns all your efforts with success. Your team have advised me on ...Msc Econs or ACCA?
I’m Emmanuel O. I’ve really been having a swell time following your posts. More power to your elbow and may you continue to increase in wisdom. The reason for this mail is to solicit your mentorship in my career line. I’m a recent graduate of economics at Obafemi Awolowo University. ...I studied economics, but I don’t know jack about all this ICAN/ACCA talk
Dear Jarus I studied economics but I don’t have any idea about all these ICAN and ACCA you discuss here. If I write it, will it be of any help to me? Nneka ++++++ Dear Nneka, Economics and accounting are two different fields, but they are not mutually exclusive i.e, you ...What can I do while ASUU are on strike?
Good Morning Sir, My name is Akanni Q. I have been looking for a blog like yours for a long time. I must commend you and your team for doing a great job. OAU school calendar is giving me problem, I want to add to myself before finishing school, but each time I ...I don’t have any interest in the course I am studying, I want economics
May God bless all the contributors on this topic. I had wanted to write Jarushub pertaining to this very topic. The difference here is that my course of interest is Economics and I’m a final year student of Agricultural Engineering. I never for once dreamt of becoming an Agricultural Engineer, ...I want to dump my Animal Science Programme for Accounting
Sir, honestly, your site happens to be one of the best things that have ever happened to me. I am encouraged by the way you and your team are affecting lives positively not minding your busy schedules. Thank you very much for the wonderful opportunity and chance you have given ...How do I start a career in inventory management and consultancy?
Good Morning Sir, I just stumbled into your website and I so much like it. I want you to advise me on my profession and what I am intending to do. I have worked in a hospitality company as an Inventory/Warehouse Officer for 6 years and some months now. Though ...Register for Jarushub’s Career & Mentorship Class with Nigeria’s Top CEOs
Jarushub is one of Nigeria’s leading online platforms with primary focus on career and mentorship. The platform has continued to make invaluable contribution to the raising of a generation of vastly informed Nigerians. With tens of thousands of visitors, Jarushub has continued to shape the life of many young Nigerians, ...Jarushub Career & Mentorship Class on September 21
Jarushub is one of Nigeria’s leading online platforms with primary focus on career and mentorship. The platform has continued to make invaluable contribution to the raising of a generation of vastly informed Nigerians. With tens of thousands of visitors, Jarushub has continued to shape the life of many young Nigerians, for good. The efforts of the founder ...Common Interview Questions and Answer Tips
Like I mentioned in my article, Reflections on Graduate Unemployment in Nigeria (BusinessDay, November 12, 2012), two of the greatest hurdles Nigerian youths face are gaining admission into university and securing decent job after graduation. With the proliferation of universities in every village today, the former is no longer a ...Age and the Nigerian Entrepreneur
Recently, a friend and university classmate of mine surprised me. I contacted him for something and he told me he had resigned his appointment as Head of Fixed Income at a Nigerian investment banking firm. That was not the surprise, because I knew Niyi as hot cake that had moved ...Employment Gap on my CV?
CONCERN Dear Jarus, I have been an active user on Nairaland for a long time now and I can’t but notice and respect your posts and opinions on many issues from politics to career. I have decided to seek your counsel on matters as regards my career bordering on reason ...Msc or MBA?
Hi Jarus, I have been following you on Nairaland for a while now and I’ve noticed how you are able to make insightful contributions to topics that relate to career and travel and as such I’ve decided to send you this e-mail to seek your opinion on a decision I ...YOUNG & SUCCESSFUL – The inspiring story of AKEEM OYEWALE, Chartered Accountant at 20, Bank ...
THE STORY OF MR AKEEM OYEWALE He has one of the fastest career rise in Nigeria’s financial services industry. This is not a case of a father handling his firm to a young son to run. His father never owned the company he worked for. He joined the firm, ...The Best Countries in Africa to Live and Work In
No matter your age or lifestyle, moving to a foreign country is an exciting chapter of life that everybody should experience. It’s easy to pick a neighbouring town or city that shares the same language and cultural nuances. However, it’s much more fun to push yourself out of your comfort ...The Banker That Never Was: My Interesting Journey into Oil & Gas Industry
Jarus Inspired by this tweet by Professor Kingsley Moghalu, who talked about being deliberate about wanting to have a career in the UN since age 13, to the laughter of this friends and schoolmates, I share similar story. At 10 in 1992, I decided I wanted to be a banker, ...Between JarusHub and a Nigerian Company on Interview Coaching
Dear Jarus Hub, USE OF OUR CORPORATE NAME IN YOUR ARTICLE TITLED ‘INTERVIEW COACHING FOR XYZ NIGERIA LIMITED’ We refer to the above subject matter. Kindly be advised that we are uncomfortable with your use of our registered/corporate name for the collection of interview coaching fees (ranging from N5,000 to N12,000) in order to promote ...Breaking into oil and gas industry from bank
Dear Jarus I was privileged to know about you via Nairaland. Although I am a passive member, I must say that you have been very resourceful and supportive. I am currently with a bank as a Business/Financial Analyst. I have almost seven years’ work experience all in the banking industry ...Career Prospects for an Agricultural Economics Graduate
Dear sir, I recently just read your book, The Road to Victoria Island, and I must confess it’s one of the best books I have read lately; in fact I had to share with my friends, quite insightful. Now straight to the point, I’m a graduate of Agricultural Economics, finished ...50 International Organizations You Can Apply to from Nigeria
Have you ever wanted to work in an international organization but you did not know how to go about it either as a paid employee or to volunteer your time to make the world a better place? Stress no more! Here is a compilation of 50 international organizations and their ...10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Uchechi Moses As individuals get into the corporate world, they start off their careers for the foreseeable future. However, as they progress in their various endeavours, they tend to do less of the things they did before starting their careers. There are several reasons for this: Age advancement, tight schedules, ...GETTING GOOD JOBS: WHY YOU SHOULD LEARN MATHEMATICS
Uchechi Moses It is not a new thing anymore that you can work in various industries without studying the basic course required for the industry. Unless for specialised professions like Medicine, Law, Engineering etc. Those disciplines and few others require you should the basic degree in the profession before practising. ...Top Questions Asked in Bank Interviews and Answers
The interview tips shared in this article apply to all banks in Nigeria as listed below: Access Bank Citibank Diamond Bank Ecobank Nigeria Fidelity Bank Nigeria First Bank of Nigeria First City Monument Bank Guaranty Trust Bank Heritage Bank plc Keystone Bank Limited Providus Bank plc Skye Bank Stanbic IBTC ...Who’s Who in Corporate Nigeria: Tony O. Elumelu
WHO’S WHO IN CORPORATE NIGERIA TONY ONYEMAECHI ELUMELU CURRENT POSITION Chairman, Heirs Holdings; Chairman and Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation; Chairman, Transcorp Plc; Chairman, UBA Group. PAST POSITIONS CEO, United Bank for Africa CEO, Standard Trust Bank EXPERTISE Strategy | Philanthropy | Leadership | Venture Capitalism. EDUCATION B.Sc. Bendel State ...5 things young entrepreneurs must know if they want to be a Dangote
Damilola Faustino His net worth is over $18.3 billion, he is the wealthiest man in Africa and his investment cut across different industries in the continent of Africa and other parts of the world. In the near, Arsenal fans shouldn’t be surprised if Dangote becomes the majority shareholder in your club as ...THEY DARED, THEY DID: THE STORY OF YOUNGSTERS THAT FOUNDED GTB
By Femi Pedro Excerpted from his 2015 article, The Curious Case of Young Generations *** Sometime in 1988, I received a call from a good friend, Mr Akin Akintoye, about an interesting investment opportunity with a few colleagues. After a series of meetings, it became very clear to me that ...NIGERIAN ABIOLA BAWUAH TOPS TOP 50 WOMEN CORPORATE LEADERS IN GHANA
WomanRising Marks 1 Year Anniversary with the Release of Top 50 Women Corporate Leaders in Ghana WomanRising, Ghana’s leading network of Women Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders and a flagship project of The African Network of Entrepreneurs (TANOE) has released another comprehensive & inspiring list of the Top 50 Women Corporate ...CAREER PROSPECTS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING IN NIGERIA
Dear Jarus, I just stumbled on your blog and I’m grateful for a portal such as this. I am a 25 year old graduate of Finance from a UK university. I graduated in 2010 with second class lower. I have taken on several unrelated jobs in the years since graduation ...KEY ISSUES TO CONSIDER WHEN WRITING A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN
David Adeoye, CFA David is the Team Lead, Transaction Advisory Services, MBC Capital Limited At the start of most new businesses or turnaround of an existing venture, a business plan is usually required for various purposes. The entrepreneur, financial investor, or strategic partner wants to be assured that expected returns ...5 Great Companies to Start Career in Nigeria
For majority of young Nigerians, pay is the bottomline in job hunting. Other factors such as job satisfaction, career advancement opportunity, work-life balance etc. come secondary. This is understandable. In a country where poverty level is high and people toil to get themselves educated, you can forgive the young graduate ...TOP 10 EMPLOYABLE QUALITIES FOR GRADUATES THAT GUARANTEE TOP JOBS IN NIGERIA
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 ...HOW I GOT MY FIRST JOB
David Adeoye, CFA David is the Team Lead, Transaction Advisory Services, MBC Capital Limited A few days ago, my Group MD and I sat at lunch somewhere in Asokoro area of the FCT. While we waited to be served, we talked about a few matters related to young people ...DILEMMA OF AN ENGINEERING STUDENT: STARTING ALL OVER AGAIN?
Good evening sir, I’m James by name, and presently a 400L engineering student in a federal University here in Nigeria. The problem is I don’t think I have a passion for the course I’m studying. Maybe I used to, but for now it’s just not there. I’m 19 going to ...HOW RELEVANT IS UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OF STUDY?
I first wrote this article for 10 Minutes With, a global education and career platform with Headquarters in the United Kingdom ***** As an African blogger with focus on education and career mentoring, one common question I get from student readers from time to time is, “How marketable is my ...QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH FEMI AWOYEMI, CEO, PROSHARE NIGERIA
Welcome to our interview with Mr. Olufemi Awoyemi, FCA PROFILE: Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Proshare Nigeria Limited Chairman of the Board, Value Fronteira Limited Bsc (Accounting), Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Fellow, Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers Associate, Institute of Chartered ...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, ...Factors Responsible for Share Price Movements
INVESTMENT TALK WITH EMMA Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) The movement of share prices on the Nigerian Stock Exchange is determined by many factors. I will enumerate some of the factors responsible for downward and upward movements of share prices in this article. It ...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 ...