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9jaskilled: 5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Investi...: So, what is an ICO, and why do they exist? In the traditional investment sphere, new companies, called ‘startups’, need to raise initial...

5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Investing in an ICO

So, what is an ICO, and why do they exist?

In the traditional investment sphere, new companies, called ‘startups’, need to raise initial capital to get started. In order to do this, they often rely on loans, angel investors and, in some cases, they launch an initial public offering (IPO), in which they attract seed capital in return for shares in the company. Investors in an IPO must meet certain legal requirements, and they are heavily regulated. Many new blockchain-based companies, however, have opted for a less-regulated and more accessible means of raising capital, i.e. an ICO. By buying ICO tokens, investors do not usually qualify for shares in a company, and they are mostly not registered as securities. Thus, ICOs are the wild west of the cryptocurrency investment space, and both large gains and large losses are commonplace. In order to help you decide whether you should invest in an ICO, here are five questions you should first ask yourself:

1. What level of risk are you comfortable with?

Are you interested in investing in an established cryptocurrency or token, or are you willing to take a greater risk in investment?

The main difference between buying an ICO token and buying an exchange token is the level of risk involved. With greater risks come greater rewards. However, in many cases, the risks are quite significant.

If you buy a cryptocurrency or token which is already circulating on one or more exchanges, there is already trade volume, meaning that investors are regularly buying and selling the token. If you invest in an ICO, there is no guarantee that the project will be completed and that the token will hit exchanges. This could be for a number of reasons, including the collapse of the initial project, an ‘exit scam’—i.e. when a fraudulent project has collected your tokens and then disappears—or, there could be significant delays in project development, which result in the token taking much longer than expected to be listed on exchanges.

If you are more comfortable investing in established cryptocurrencies, it may be best to focus on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, NEO and other top cryptocurrencies, as well as established ERC-20 or ERC-223 tokens. If you are interested in a much higher potential return, but with a much greater risk, then you can consider investing in an ICO.

2. Are you a value investor or do you want to turn a quick profit?

There are several types of investors. There are value investors, for example, who look at the fundamentals of a project.

All-too-often, however, there are large numbers of short-term investors who want to gain a 2x their investment and dump their tokens. These investors are always chasing the next pump, and they dump their tokens whenever they can make a profit. This accounts for the large number of pump-and-dump groups on Telegram and other places, where people are constantly buying and selling the next big thing. This is akin to day trading, in which investors constantly follow the market and buy and sell to make short-term gains.

If your goal is to make a quick profit, ICOs are incredibly risky. In all likelihood, that next newly-hyped ICO project may come to nothing at all, and you can lose your initial investment. If you are interested in the value of the project itself and believe that it has long-term prospects, you are more likely to make a good long-term profit.

3. Is there a market for the project and what problem does it solve?

Do we need a token for the dental industry? Is there a market for tokenizing refrigerators? Perhaps not. This is, perhaps, the main thing you should consider when investigating a potential blockchain-based investment. While no investment is guaranteed, it is important to make sure that you are investing in something which you can really understand, which has a clear and defined market, and which solves a problem that buyers or users want solving.

Remember to bear these questions in mind: who needs this token, what problem does it solve, and how does it work? Make sure you can answer these three questions before investing in any ICO.

The Digitex futures 

 Exchange, for example, provides zero-commission futures trading. This is a clearly-defined niche within the market, and it provides a token which has clear utility within the platform.

4. Who are the team behind the project and can they deliver?

A great idea without a great team behind it is a sure dead end. Everyone has brilliant ideas from time to time, but only an effective, qualified and highly-skilled team can carry such ideas to fruition.

Most ICO websites have a list of team members. Look at the name of the CEO, developers, contributors and other partners and look them up via LinkedIn and Google.

Key points to consider: have they worked on other projects before, and, if so, have those projects been successful? If you’re looking at the founder or head of a project, his or her previous background in business is crucial. Was the individual a CEO of a previous project, did he/she achieve success, and why did they move on to the current project? Likewise, we can evaluate the previous work and achievements of the developers and the reliability of the company’s strategic partners.

5. When will the project be delivered?

This is a key question because you need to consider the timeframe of your investment, and it is important to be able to estimate how soon you can expect to receive a potential return on your initial capital. However, this depends on a number of factors, including the project’s launch date, and when its platform or services will be up and running. Usually, this is expressed in terms of quarters of the year.

On the ICO website, there should be a roadmap, which will specify in which quarter each stage of development will be completed. Thus, an ICO may take place in Q1 (January, February or March), Q2 (April, May, June), Q3 (July, August, September), or Q4 (October, November, December). Make sure you thoroughly consider the roadmap before investing.

Most of all,  thoroughly consider how much you are willing to invest, and never invest more than you are willing to lose. Investing in ICOs, like investing in startups, is incredibly risky, and even seasoned investors can lose money from time to time. So, remember, do your own research (DYOR) and good luck.

Legal Executives at Pork Money Nigeria

PorkMoney Africa’s First & Fastest Growing Pig Farming Platform. Pork is the most commonly consumed meat in the world, with Ghana and Nigeria alone consuming over $3Billion dollars worth. More than 80% of Pork consumed in this part of the world is imported, that is monies that when localized would create many financial opportunities for farmers, wholesalers, retailers and the population at large.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Executive

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Maintain quality control and production records;
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and PIG BREEDING
• Develop work schedules and establish procedure
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Ability to develop good relationships with current and potential clients.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in project management and/or sales.
• Knowledge of productivity tools and software.
• High attention to detail and a focus on fact-based decision making.

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: jobs@porkmoney.com

U.S. Embassy Recruitment for Gardeners - 14 Positions

The U.S. Embassy in Lagos, is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of: 

Job Title: Gardener

Announcement Number: Lagos-2018-047
Location: Lagos
Slots: 14
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Work Hours: Full time 40 hours/week

Duties

• The incumbent is assigned to the Facility Management (FAC) as a Gardener to perform gardening work on the Consulate General (Consulate) Compound and all USG leased/owned properties
• S/he is responsible for weeding, planting, pruning and watering, as well as the general maintenance and appearance of grounds and gardens at all of the USG compounds.
• Incumbent reports directly to the Gardening Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education:

• Completion of Primary school education is required.

Evaluations:

• Experience: Two (2) years of gardening maintenance experience is required.
• Job Knowledge: Understanding the concept of gardening maintenance and equipment, as well as understanding of Nigeria horticulture environment is required.
• Language: English Level II (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lift, handle and carry heavy loads up to 23kg is required.
• Must be able to use a wide range of gardening equipment and powered hand tools. Incumbent Must be able to conform to established safety and health policy and procedures and report unsafe or hazardous conditions.

Requirements:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Hiring Preference Selection Process

• When qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights

Important:

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.
• A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
• The certification letter should be on letter head of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights back to their agency or bureau.

Salary
NGN 2,385,434 / USD 6,644

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2018.  

How to Apply

Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS - 174) , or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS - 174; plus,
• Application letter addressing the Qualifications and Evaluation for the position
• Degree without transcript (if applicable)
• Certificates and License (Primary School Certificate, WAEC etc.)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.transcripts, degrees, NYSC certificate/exemption etc.)
• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB.

Submit application to: HRNigeria@state.gov

Click here to download the Position Descriptions (PDF)

Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)

Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)

Note

• Candidates must be able to obtain and hold an FSN security clearance.
• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email

9jaskilled: Direct Sales Representative

9jaskilled: Direct Sales Representative: Alajo Online - This is the first revolutionize thrift practice in Africa. The No 1. African Online Thrift Collector, an advancement in thr...

Direct Sales Representative

Alajo Online - This is the first revolutionize thrift practice in Africa. The No 1. African Online Thrift Collector, an advancement in thrift history to suite the 21st century aim to promote thrift as our heritage as it's as old as our culture in Africa. We help entrepreneurs and monthly earners achieve their goal through constructive financial plans to boost income rapidly. Mass recruitment ongoing to spread across the nation in less than 2 years, and African at large in 5 years. If you are experienced, you can be part of this vision.

The company is located in a very serene environment being the head office in Oyo state with few branches and 2 administrative offices in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Direct Sales Representative
Job Location: Oyo 

qualification 

• NCE, OND, HND and First Degree. 
• Minimum of 3 Years outstanding experience
• You must be a Pro or very experienced to apply for the position
Remuneration 
Attractive Salary to Start + Bonuses for outstanding performance.

Interested and qualified candidates can also send their CV's to: admin@alajoonline.com

Note: You must be very experienced to apply for the position. This is a result oriented company!

YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Onsite Registration

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by the United States Government as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa seeks to empower young men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 from Togo, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, who are ready to embrace leadership and work hard to transform their countries. The YALI Emerging Leaders Program teaches young African leaders about modern leadership. The program is divided into four phases – a coursework phase delivered online and the remaining 3 phases distributed equally among a mentorship program, internship or community service, and a report-writing period.

Focusing on the coursework phase, it entails three core courses (Leadership and Accountability, Ethics, and Contemporary issues affecting Africa) and one elective course selected from a sample of three courses covering three themes, namely Entrepreneurship, Public Policy and Management, and Civil Society Management.

Reasons to Apply to the YALI

• At the end of the programs participants will be awarded with certificate and become a member of the Yali Alumni
• Participants will be taking through various forms of leadership training to prepare them for leadership role in their various endeavors.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The management of the YALI Regional Leadership Center, West Africa – Accra reserves the right to verify all of the information included in the application.

Who Should Apply?

Competition for the YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa is a merit-based and open to young West African leaders who meet the following criteria:

• Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
• Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Liberia, Sierra     Leone, The Gambia and Burkina Faso.
• Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
• Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Ghana, and
• Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.

Click here to apply for YALI Regional Leadership Center Program

Application Deadline: 25th May 2018 

9jaskilled: 9 Reasons It’s Time To Let Go Of a Relationship

9jaskilled: 9 Reasons It’s Time To Let Go Of a Relationship: A relationship that we care about is very difficult to let go for all of us. There are times, however, where letting go of someone may be t...

9 Reasons It’s Time To Let Go Of a Relationship

A relationship that we care about is very difficult to let go for all of us. There are times, however, where letting go of someone may be the best thing to do. After all, this is your life…and only you can make the ultimate decision whether or not that person fits into it.

1. You don’t feel positive after talking to them

You should be accepting of each other and supportive. If you hit a point where the positive aspects of the relationship are sporadic, it may be time to let go. You may actually come to a point where you attempt to avoid the person while hoping to maintain the relationship. This may sound crazy, but people do it all the time. “Maybe it’ll get better”, they think to themselves. Perhaps, but then it’s not a healthy relationship.

2. You are not able to depend on them

People that are undependable often find an assortment of excuses. However, a consistent behavior of this kind usually means one thing: they are not dependable. Someone that is not dependable is generally not a person worthy of your presence.

3.  The person unremittingly breaks your trust

Trust is the foundation upon which a relationship is built, and it is mistrust which often destroys it. When you trust someone and they continuously break your trust, it’s not your fault, it’s theirs. It’s very natural to immediately blame yourself for having trusted someone only to have them break that trust, but don’t. It’s only through the experience where we determine whether or not someone is trustworthy; either way, you’ll learn a valuable lesson or add a great relationship.

4.  The person is not consistent with their behavior

Inconsistent behavior is a potential sign of a negative relationship. Only you can decide if the behavior merits a termination of the relationship. People are flawed. Flaws are natural. However, it’s the degree to which a person accepts these flaws and continues to allow them to influence your relationship that truly matters. You should evaluate the overall health of the relationships that you hold and make the best decision for you.

5. They don’t make the relationship a priority

People that value their relationships will not allow the fact that they are busy to undermine your relationship. Understandably, the get-togethers and all-nighters are drastically limited. However, with the advent of technology comes the ability to stay connected to each other anywhere. If someone is not willing to make some time for you, be it a quick call or text, then they are effectively showing indifference – it’s probably time to let go of the relationship.

6. The person is incessantly needy

Too much dependence is a sign of neediness. This is a problem because neediness drains you of your time and energy, including the time and energy necessary to maintain other relationships and take care of yourself. People that are incessantly needy always seem to be coming to you – for pampering. If a relationship begins to feel this way, it may be time to let go and reconsider why you have a relationship like this in the first place.

7. You find yourself forcing someone to care

Genuine relationships are made up of two individuals that have chosen to love and care for each other. It’s easy for someone to show up in your life and tell you that they love you; it’s much more difficult for them to demonstrate that love consistently. Those that choose to remain in your life and steadily demonstrate their love and care are the type of individuals that you want for your relationships.

8. They don’t actively listen to you

A person that values your relationship will make your presence a priority, including when you’re trying to have a conversation. It’s certainly not acceptable for them to generally display apathy when you speak or constantly redirect the conversation back onto themselves, completely disregarding your feelings.

9. You change who are you around that person

You should never feel the need to be another person just to accommodate someone. It’s exhausting, first of all, and it is a telltale sign that the relationship is not consensual. Whether or not the person verbalizes their dissatisfaction with you or you innately know that you must change in order for them to accept you doesn’t matter. What matters is that you do not feel comfortable being yourself, which shouldn’t be acceptable to you under any circumstance.

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