Yarnfeed Is A New Way To Share and Connect With Interesting Topics in Nigeria

Three young developers, Zachary Collins (19), Dustin Snider (19) and Ahmad Mukoshy (24), have teamed up to build Yarnfeed, a new way to share and connect with topics that interests you in Nigeria.

Yarnfeed Is A New Way To Share and Connect With Interesting Topics in Nigeria...

Yarnfeed is, simply put, a micro-discussion service just like Twitter, although with up to 200 character limit for updates, but is unique with its forum-like threads that allows users create different topics.

You can check it out at: http://www.yarnfeed.com

And here's a great TechLoy article written about it: http://techloy.com/2014/04/29/yarnfeed/

THE REBIRTH OF BORING DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL

by Idris O. Aliu
When two teams do not want to play but just sit back to defend with the intent of winning with counterattacking soccer, they would most likely just end up canceling each other out completely in a stalemate, just as the 0-0 draw between Athletico Madrid and Chelsea. Captain Gabi of Athletico Madrid even joked to reporters before the first leg of the recent UEFA Champions League meeting between his team and Chelsea that “if Chelsea give us the ball, we’ll instantly give it back to them.” Meaning they would also be glad to sit back and defend, just to let the other team play with the intent on defending heavily and winning with counterattacking. Unfortunately for them Chelsea also came with the same uninspiring master plan, with both teams ending up canceling each other out completely in a lacklustre 0-0 encounter!

So sad for football that this ugly trend reinvented by the "Special One" José Mourinho is now gradually becoming the norm, with even the likes of Real Madrid using it to beat Bayern Munich despite having "enjoyed" only 28% of possession; Chelsea using it to beat Liverpool despite having "enjoyed" only 26.96% of possession; and even unfancied West Ham using it to pick a draw at Mourinho's backyard despite having enjoyed less than 30% of possession.

No doubt Mourinho’s Chelsea tactics at Liverpool has reechoed West Ham’s “19th Century Football”. The world is only just waiting to remind Mourinho of his statement after the West Ham game where he said, "This is not the best league in the world, this is football from the 19th century.” Unforgiving words in defeat from Jose Mourinho earlier in the season, that could come back to haunt the Chelsea manager given the manner of the Blues’ latest win against Liverpool!

Airtel Nigeria Data Plans for Android and iPhone

Airtel Nigeria has always been the telecom service provider with more flexible Internet data plans and they seem not to be too strict with their policies when compared to other telecom service providers here in Nigeria. In addition to that, their network has a wide coverage in Nigeria,  with 3.75G data services; however, their Internet speed can at times be so annoying but most other times you should get good Internet speed on this network.

Airtel BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service) unlike other BIS plans works on all devices, besides being relatively cheap.  You are allocated a data allowance of 2GB for subscribing to their BlackBerry Unlimited Monthly (BBUM) plan at a cost of N1500 for 30 days. You can also get 265MB for just N200 on Airtel BIS.

But what most people are not aware of is that Airtel Nigeria also has cheaper data plans specifically designed for Android and iPhone, besides their BIS plans for BlackBerry which also work on other devices. These data plans were specifically designed for Android and iPhone to enable users minimize costs on these devices.

Below are some Airtel Nigeria plans for Android, iPhone, and even other devices with their activation codes:

~ Dial *885*1# for Airtel Opera Mini Bundle for 30 days at a cost of N300.

~ Dial *440*22# or send mbbm to 440 at a cost of N300 for 30 days for Airtel Unlimited BlackBerry Messenger (BBM).

~ Dial *948# at a cost of N100 for 30 days for Airtel Unlimited Whatsapp.

~ Dial *688*3# or send mfb to 688 at a cost of N500 for 30 days for Airtel Unlimited Facebook (Monthly).

Introducing Free Zone powered by Google

Presenting Free Zone powered by Google, an innovative service that allows you to access Google mobile services on the go for free! You'll incur absolutely no data costs! Now with your internet-enabled mobile on the Airtel network you can:

~Search on Google and browse the Internet for FREE.

~Send and read emails on Gmail for FREE.

~Stay connected with your friends on Google+ for FREE.

Just visit http://g.co/freezone  from your phone's Internet browser. Then start searching or sign in with your Google account to access Gmail or Google+. If you don't have a Google account, create one at no cost by signing-up at https://accounts.google.com/signup

WWE is Actually Staged and Simply for Entertainment

Joseph "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i wrote:

Undertaker Losing at Wrestlemania 30 Was A “Mistake” says WWE Owner Vince McMahon. Brock Lesnar Changed The Script And Will Be FIRED
NEW ORLEANS - The Undertaker has just lost his 21-year Wrestlemania streak to former UFC fighter Brock Lesnar. It has been revealed that Brock Lesnar was not in fact supposed to win the match and was scripted for the Undertaker to win the match and extend his Wrestlemania streak to 22 wins.

I’m pretty sure most people know that WWE is actually staged and simply for entertainment. All matches are scripted and practiced weeks prior to the actual match, and the winner is, of course, picked before the match is aired, by WWE officials. However, this match was not meant for Brock Lesnar to win.

Similar to the Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart match back in 1997 Survivor Series pay-per-view known as the “Montreal screwjob”. Shawn Michaels had Bret Hart in a sharpshooter move when Vince McMahon told the officials to ring the bell, causing Michaels to win the match and ultimately screwing Hart over. All hell broke loose between Bret Hart and WWE owner Vince McMahon, which led to Hart leaving WWE for good.

Owner of WWE, Vince McMahon, was privately interviewed by reporters right after Lesnar beat Undertaker and said Undertaker was supposed to win the match and how Lesnar will be fired for changing the script.

How To Transfer or Share Data on MTN Nigeria Network

First, you cannot transfer MTN data unless you have a data plan of 250MB and above, and the cheapest data plan that qualifies you for MTN data transfer is the 250MB data plan for N1300 which gives you a data allowance of 325MB for 30 days. To subscribe send 109 to 131 or dial *109#

The 100MB data plan which costs N1000 and gives you a data allowance of 250MB for 30 days won’t allow you transfer data.

To start, you will have to activate any MTN data plan (from 250MB and above, excluding MTN Day, Night, Weekend, and Time-based plans), then dial *131*2*1# or text REG to 131 to register for MTN Data Share. You will receive a unique security PIN. You are required to change the system generated PIN to a new PIN you can easily remember by dialling *131*2*5# or by texting Change OLD_PIN NEW_PIN NEW_PIN to 131 e.g. Change 0000 1234 to 131.

Alternatively, change your pin by doing the following:

1. Dial *131*2#
2. Reply with 5 to change PIN.
3. Enter 0000 as old PIN (i.e. default pin) and then enter new PIN e.g. 1234.
4. You will receive a message from MTN that your PIN change has been effected.

After changing the PIN, you are required to add beneficiaries to your MTN Shared Data Bundle account via USSD menu, that is by dialing *131*2*3# or by texting Add to 131. You can add up to 5 beneficiaries. Once you have added your beneficiaries, you (the sponsor) will be able to share your available data bundle amongst the added beneficiaries by sending the keyword Share to 131 or simply dialing the USSD code *131*2*4#.

LOW TUITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVERSEAS EDUCATION



by Idris O. Aliu

Lately the cost of overseas education in the often sought after places like the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and even China has skyrocketed so much more that it has gone beyond the means of many people who fit into the middle class stratum of society, thus more and more people are opting to look at other places as an alternative.


One of such countries in Europe where tuition fees are very low is Georgia. International students choose Georgia because it's one of the most stimulating countries in the world. Also, students are usually allowed to work and study there.

Tuition fees in Georgian universities are extremely low and affordable in comparison with other European universities. Although tuition fee for undergraduate programs could range from $2000 to $4000 and $4000 for postgraduate programs, on the average tuition fees in Goergian universities are amongst the lowest in Europe ranging from 500 euros to 1500 euros per academic year


Scholarships are also usually awarded to students, but since they are few, they are usually competitive.

Below is a list of top universities in Georgia:

Ø University of Georgia
Ø International Black Sea University
Ø Free University Of Tbilisi
Ø Caucasus University
Ø Geogian American University
Ø Georgian Institute Of Public Affairs.
Ø Kutaisi University.
Ø Gori University.
Ø Tbilisi State Medical University.

Go to Google and dig out more on higher education in Georgia or dig out information on how to process admission into the respective schools, in addition to other details.


Belgium is another country with low tuition fees although the cost of living in Belgium is a bit high when compared with other European countries. It is estimated at about 800 euros per month which should cover the cost of accommodation, food, healthcare, public transport, telephone and leisure.


Top Universities in Belgium:

Ø Boston University
Ø University of Kent
Ø Brussels Schools Of International Studies
Ø University Of Antwerp
Ø The Open University


The cost of studying in Russia is also cheaper than that of most other countries in Europe. On top of that, the cost of living in Russia is also one of the lowest in Europe. It is estimated at $500 which covers the cost of accommodation, food, books etc.

Tuition fees are low and quite affordable in Russia. Fees for medicine, engineering and architecture range from $3500 to $5000, while other courses start from $1500 to $3000.

Note: To study in Russia, international students will be expected to undergo the Russian language training that usually last for one academic year and will cost about $1500.


Top Universities in Russia:

Ø Moscow state university
Ø St. Petersburg State University
Ø Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
Ø Tomsk State University
Ø Russian State University of the Humanities
Ø Moscow State Institute Of International Relations


Countries like Finland and Germany also have very low tuition fees, and even free tuition systems.


Find below, a list of low tuition or free tuition universities in Finland and Germany:

Low Tuition or Tuition Free Universities in Finland:

Ø University of Helsinki
Ø Henken School of Economics
Ø Aalto University
Ø University of Oulu
Ø University of Lapland
Ø University of Tampere
Ø University of Turku
Ø University of Vaasa


Low Tuition or Free Tuition Universities in Germany:

Ø University of Stuttgart
Ø University of Berlin
Ø University of Rostock
Ø University of Bremen
Ø Aachen University of Technology
Ø Brandenburg Technical University of Cottbus
Ø Dortmund University
Ø Hamburg University
Ø Frankfurt University
Ø Homboldt-University, Berlin


But lately the cost of overseas education in Europe, North America, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, and to some extent China is skyrocketing, so more and more people are opting to look at India as an alternative.

Students with a high school diploma or a university degree can apply to India's universities without having to pass any English language tests such as IELTS which are usually required by U.S. and European universities but after the admission, students are required to perform well to be able to graduate.

Many universities in India have a strict examination system. For example at the University of Delhi, the examinations are not set by the teachers but by the university system as a whole.

The quality of the education, lower tuition fees and living costs are major factors attracting students to India.

The average yearly tuition fee for overseas students at India's public universities is about 493.84 US Dollar, that's about N78,743.06 (approx. N79,000).

And the cost in private universities increases to around 1646.12 US Dollar (about N263,000) this is just a fraction of the costs seen in the US or Europe.
A typical US or UK university could cost a student around 16,461.20 US Dollar a year for tuition fee, that is approximately 2.6 million Naira!

Also total living costs, including accommodation, are also relatively cheaper in India, which is about $2,500 (roughly N400,000) a year.

Tuition fees in India vary depending on the major. The cost of living for the average international student in India is about 82.31 US Dollar (about N13,000) a month and there are always people to help clean-up and do the laundry for you.

So, no wonder why India has lately become the new hub for international students seeking top quality education at lower costs.

Below is a list of some colleges (universities) in India you might want to check out:

Ø Aegis School of Business and Telecommunication
Ø Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Ø Andhra University
Ø Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Ø Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Ø Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Ø University of Delhi
Ø Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Ø Manipal University
Ø University of Mumbai
Ø Indian Maritime University
Ø Anna University Chennai
Ø Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Ø Jawaharlal Nehru University
Ø Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Ø National Institute of Technology Calicut
Ø National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Ø Banaras Hindu University
Ø University of Madras
Ø Amity University
Ø Osmania University
Ø Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh
Ø Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad
Ø Maharishi Dayanand University
Ø Annamalai University
Ø Andhra University
Ø Panjab University
Ø Visvesvaraya Technological University
Ø SRM University
Ø University of Pune
Ø SASTRA University
Ø Kurukshetra University
Ø Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Ø Bharathiar University
Ø Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Ø University of Calcutta
Ø Rajasthan Technical University
Ø All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Ø National Institute of Design
Ø Jadavpur University
Ø Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Ø VIT University
Ø Annamalai University
Ø Andhra University
Ø Panjab University


Just go to Google and type in the name of any of the schools you have in question to dig out information on how to process admission into that particular school, in addition to other details.


Good luck!



NOTE: the estimates in this report were made at the prevailing market rates of €1 = N218.33 and $1 = N159.4559 as at the time of writing the report.