How to Get Your Own Visa Card Here in Nigeria within 24 hours

Are you aware that you can get your own Visa card here in Nigeria within 24 hours without really going through all the account opening and looking for someone to reference you(as your arbitrator) .
If you are looking for a Visa card to use online for your transaction, I will prefer you should use Zenith Bank Buxz Card.
Zenith bank Buxz Card is a visa card offered by Interswitch through Zenith Bank. Just move into any of the Zenith Bank Branch and inform them that you want to buy their Buxz Credit card.

Zenith Bank VisaCard

REQUIREMENTS FOR ZENITH BANK VISA PREPAID BUXZ DEBIT CARD

Utility Bill: PHCN/NEPA, Water bill etc.
Minimum of $120 USD
3 Passport photo.
A Driver’s licence, National ID Card or International Passport.

Zenith Bank Buxz card frequently comes with $100 Pre loaded inside. You can order for Zenith Buxz card by paying $120 dollars Zenith bank and they will issue you the card at once with an account number you will be using in Funding the card.. The credit card can only be funded through any of the Zenith Bank across the country.

So if you are still looking for a proficient and well trusted Visa Credit card inside 9ja, try Zenith Bank Buxz card.
  　

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How to add border around posts in blogger

Adding borders around individual posts in your blog makes your blog look well arranged. It also makes your posts look better. Post borders can be easily added by editing blogger template. For adding post borders to your blog read our complete guide exclusively nairotech.com.. We just made the whole process easier and simpler

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Method:

1.Go to blogger dashboard.
2.Select template. Please, do Backup your template

3.Click edit HTML and click proceed.
4.Search for the following code.

.post {
margin: 0 0 45px 0;
}

5.Now replace the above code with following one.

.post {
margin:0 0 45px 0;
padding-top:10px;
padding-bottom:10px;
padding-right:10px;
padding-left:10px;
border: 1px solid #e9e9e9;
}

6.Save the template and you are done.

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Note:

The line  border: 1px solid #e9e9e9 ;  specifies border color and its width.You can modify it according to your own choice.

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How To Browse or Use an 'MTN BIS PLAN' On Your Andriod Phone

They say experience is the Best Teacher... For some time now, I have heard and seen posts on configuring Andriod phones to browse with MTN BLACKBERRY PLANS. 
But, one thing i do for sure is trying to put some of these lovely tips i get online to test. Like yesterday, i decided to configure my Samsung Galaxy III using a day plan on mtn blackberry service..


I can recall vividly, that i posted an article related to this, but is quite sometime now.

So, the Big question is how can i configure my Andriod phone to browse with MTN BLACKBERRY SERVICE???

        STEPS TO CONFIGURE YOUR ANDRIOD PHONE:

Step One:         Locate the 'Settings' Button On Your Andriod Smartphone.

               N/B: Before doing these you must be sure your line has been activated to browse by the mtn network, if not send 'Settings in an SMS to 131'  and your line will be automatically activated

Step Two:        Under the settings menu you'll also see:

            

                     i). Wi-fi

                     ii). Bluethooth

                     iii). Data Usage

             More Settings ...... Click 'More Settings'

Step Three:      After you have successfully clicked 'More Setings' you will find other options but just  Click on 'Mobile Networks' then on 'Acess Point Names'... Now click on 'Mtn Gprs'

  DEFAULT SETTINGS:

NAME: MTN GPRS

APN( ACCESS POINT NETWORK) : web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net---  

N/B: Change 'web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net' to blackberry.net

Proxy: 010.199.212.002

Port: 8080

Username: web

Password: web

Server: Not set

MMSC: http://10.199.212.8/servlets/mms

MMS PROXY: 10.199.212.2

MMS PORT: 8080

MCC: 621

MNC: 30

AUTHENTICATION TYPE: PAP

APN TYPE: default,mms,supl

APN PROTOCOL: IPv4

ENABLE/DISABLE APN: APN ENABLED

BEARER: UNSPECIFIED     

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I noticed something while  browsing with my 'UC BROWSER, I had to remove:

Proxy: 010.199.212.002  

and

Port: 8080

Change To:

Proxy:empty

Port: empty

 

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Oh, yea... this should serve for now... please use the comment if by chance you encountered any challenge while getting this done.. Goodluck and have a wonderful week-end

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Ghent Scholarships in Belgium for Developing Countries

Last updated: 06 Jun 2013

University of GhentMasters (MS) Degree

Deadline: Dec 2013 (annual)
Study in: Belgium
Course starts September 2014

Brief description: 
Ghent University offers postgraduate Masters scholarships to international students from selected developing countries who wish to study in Belgium and obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University.
 

Host Institution(s):

University of Ghent in Belgium

Field(s) of study:

Eligible Master Grants programmes

International Master of Science in Rural Development
International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering
Master of Science in Technology for Integrated Water Management
Master of Advanced Studies in European Law
Erasmus Mundus: Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
Erasmus Mundus: European Master of Science in Nematology
Master of Science in Plant Biotechnology
Master of Science in Statistical Data Analysis
Master of Science in Photonics Science and Engineering
Master of Science in Textile Engineering
Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering

+ 7 International Course Programmes (ICP)*

Master of Science in Aquaculture
Master of Science in Environmental Sanitation
Master of Science in Food Technology
Master of Science in Nematology
Master of Science in Physical Land Resources
Master of Science of Nutrition and Rural Development
Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management

*All residents from the " title="Country list master grants ICP 2013-2014">VLIR-UOS country list

can only apply for an ICP-scholarship (International Course Programme) and not for a Master grant.  Residents from Angola, Myanmas, Niger, Pakistan, Algeria, China and Namibië can apply for a Master grant.

Number of Scholarships:

Each year, a maximum of 10 scholarships can be awarded.

Target group:

The scholarships are for international students from developing countries listed on the Master Grants country list (PDF).

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship is in principle paid for the total duration of the studies.  The scholarship consists of an allowance of €1000 per month and the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€. Once you get an intstallation fee of 500€. In case of increased tuition fee for the master’s programme, Ghent University will only reimburse the refundable part. Airline ticket and visa costs are carried by the student.

Eligibility:

Degree
Applicants for master’s programmes should already have obtained a bachelor degree when they submit the application.

Nationality
The applicants must come from and should be nationals of one of the developing countries on the Master Grants country list (PDF). Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the country list with the lowest levels of development and income. Priority will also be given to students applying for an ICP-programme whose country is not on the VLIR-country list but on the UGent list.

Language and proficiency
The application is to be made in English. The applicant should have a very good command of the English language. Click here to see the requirements.

Scholarship Application instructions:

Important: You must demonstrate that the university of your studies, your current or future employer has a relation with Ghent University (former or current). For example: staff exchange, research projects, publications, etc.  Your application will not be eligible if you cannot establish any connection with Ghent University.

The deadline for 2013-2014 was 21 December 2012 for new students.  The next deadline will be around December 2013. It is important to read the admission requirements and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.ugent.be/en/research/devcooperation/mastergrants.htm

Source: scholars4dev

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How To Summit Your Blogger Sitemap To Google Webmasters Tools

It's very crucial to summit your sitemap to Google because it's of great importance to get indexed on the web and Google search listings. Summiting your sitemap to Google webmasters tools also helps Google to underscore and study the structure of your blog or site without this, i bet you'll be loosing out on lots of traffic for your site.. You all know what a good traffic can impact on your new or existing blog. Oh, guess i won't have to tell you all that.
How Can I Submit My Sitemap to Webmaster Tools ?

Log on To :  Google Webmaster Tools.
Then Click on Add Site. (as highlighted in the screen shot below). A new dialog box appears in a same windows asking your Blog URL, Enter the URL of a site you'd like to manage. Then click on continue.

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Add the below code as I have shown you in the screen shot below.

ADD THIS TO THE BOX IF YOUR BLOG POSTS ARE BELOW 500

atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=1&max-results=500

Then, Click on Submit Sitemap.
Woohoo!… Now, you’ve successfully submitted your blog sitemap to Google Webmaster Tools and wait for few day until they index your Sitemap on Google.

ADD THIS TO THE BOX IF YOUR BLOG POSTS ARE MORE THAN 500 & LESS THAN 1000

atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=501&max-results=1000

And if your blog has even more posts then I have mentioned, then you have to add sitemaps until you get to that range. Here are some code of the sitemaps which will make your work more easier.

atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=1001&max-results=1500
atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=1501&max-results=2000
atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=2001&max-results=2500
atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=2501&max-results=3000
atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=3001&max-results=3500
atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=3501&max-results=4000

And if you have more than 4000 posts then just try to change the numbers in the code that’s it. I think it is not difficult for you people.
Please, feel free to ask questions and contribute. If you like this article then subscribe to our feeds below before it’s too late

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HOW TO CONFIGURE YOUR SIM TO BROWSE UNLIMITEDLY: MTN MAGIC SIM

 I know the  term 'MTN MAGIC SIM' shouldn't sound new expecially to most Nigerian internet addicts, i call them 'The Gurus..' I have for long nursed the idea of posting it online, so my fellow buddies can join the crew of internet geeks enjoying this lovely trick.

The most exciting part of this tutorial i am about to introduce is that some of my friends have been grooving this cheat for the past 4months. After visiting several forums i even got to see  several web and blog owners charging their members to release this trick, but on nairotech you get this absolutely free of charge. I noticed MTN blocked the previous method i used in Configuring my own sim..

REQUIREMENTS:

•  AN MTN SIM ( MTN PULSE) - Dial *406# to migrate to MTN PULSE

•   A RECHARGE CARD OF #300.00   

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           HOW TO CONFIGURE YOUR SIM:


Step One:  Recharge your phone and subscribe to mtn 2 hours plan by sending ''2H to 131''


 Step Two:  Send ''2 to 131'' Leave the the sim for 2mins, Don't browse with the Sim yet, understood?

 Step Three:  Remove Your Battery After ''2 Mins'' and take off your sim for exactly 26hrs, no mistake pls....

 Step Four:  Put the sim back after  26Hrs, then send 106 TO 131 followed by RESET TO 131 then *123*4*2*1#.... you will receive  message that U HAVE INSUFFICIENT TO PERFORM THIS TRANSACTN.

SIM CONFIGURED!

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Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS)

Last updated: 28 May 2013

Leiden University
Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: 1 Oct /1 Feb (annual)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts Feb 2014

Brief description: 

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is open to outstanding  Non-EU/EEA students pursuing a master’s degree programme at Leiden University.

Host Institution(s):

Leiden University, The Netherlands.

Field of study:

All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website Master’s programmes in Leiden,  a number of programs have a start date in September only.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

The scholarship programme is intended for international candidates  from Non-EU/EEA students showing the highest achievements and promise for a master’s degree study.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 5 awards:

•  Platinum Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee* and an allowance of €10,000 for living costs
•  Gold Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee*
•  Silver Covers 75% of the tuition fee
•  Bronze Covers 50% of the tuition fee
•  Ivory Covers 25 % of the tuition fee

The maximum study period is 12 months (1-year programme) or 24 months (2-year programme).

Important Note: Students should be aware that the LExS is not a full scholarship. It is necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance their study and stay completely.  Leiden University advises a budget, not including the tuition fee, of approx. €10,000 to €14,000 per year to cover the costs for rent, insurance, living expenses, course books and local transportation.

Eligibility:

•  Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme

•  In his or her prior academic education abroad, the applicant must have achieved excellent study results which are relevant for the programme for which the student wishes to enrol. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% for the relevant programme followed abroad

•  The applicant will hold a non-EU/EEA passport and will not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (“Studiefinanciering”; for more information please refer to: www.ib-groep.nl

•  Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree

•  Students who are granted a Leiden Excellence Scholarship must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the terms and conditions (pdf) attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship.

Application instructions:

When applying for admissions, indicate clearly that you would like to apply for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship section of the online application form.  You should attach a letter of motivation (in Word) of a maximum of 500 words, in which you indicate why you believe you should be considered for this scholarship.

For programmes starting in September 2013, the deadline was 1 February 2013. For programmes starting in February 2014, the deadline was 1 October 2013.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://prospectivestudents.leiden.edu/scholarships/scholarship/lexs.html

Source: Scholars4dev

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