As best as you can, please avoid placing your solar panels on the roof of your house. This also goes for the rest of the equipment such as inverters and batteries.
This is to reduce the risk of fire. Panels should be installed on the ground or on top of parking covers.
The rest of the equipment���s can be installed in a dedicated space outside of the main living building.
Despite the best intentions electronic safety equipment such as surge protectors and current breakers do fail either due to age in service, manufacturers defect or improper installation.
So it’s best to situate them in a safe environment.
Good luck.
#DiyManiaNigeria
MY COUSIN WAS UNEMPLOYED FOR 7 MONTHS
I rebuilt his resume and interview answers using ChatGPT.
28 days later, he got hired.
Here are 8 prompts that fixed everything:
I want to raise an alarm for this young lady. She is only 23years old and she has ENDSTAGE RENAL DISEASE.
It means her kidneys have failed and she is dependent on weekly dialysis until she gets a new kidney transplant.
Pls share this. Help save her life.
When it comes to asking for a raise, the most important thing to get out of the way first is the "when" because Timing is Everything.
Best times to ask:
1. At the end of the year. This is due to several reasons, which include, but are not limited to:
1. Employees' performance reviews are usually considered around that time,
2. It's the period budget allocation for the upcoming new year gets prepared.
Try to avoid high-stress periods in the company during layoffs or budget freezes.
Now, for the "How," the first step is to make sure you are asking for a raise for the right reasons. Don't ask for sorry reasons, e.g., because your mom is sick, your brother had an accident, or your landlord is evicting you. That won't stick with any boss. A raise isn't a charity case.
The key is to frame the request as a professional, value-based conversation. Not a sympathy plea.
1. Prepare your case. Research salary benchmarks for your role in your industry/location paid by other employers based on your experience to show you’ve done your homework.
2. Ask for a meeting depending on your company structure. List your contributions (projects completed, responsibilities taken on, cost savings, efficiency improvements, positive feedback, etc.).
3. Tone matters. Don't sound unsure or apologetic. Worst would be comparing yourself directly to your fellow co-workers. Words such as "I think," "I need," or "I don't know"... are red flags.
A Good Example 👇
“I really value being part of this team and the impact we’ve been making together. My contributions have been in these areas (name specific examples) and have impacted the team significantly, contributing to (name specific results). This is why I’d like the opportunity to discuss how my compensation can better reflect these contributions and the responsibilities I’m continuing to take on while also supporting the value I’ll continue to bring.”
Now, the example above shifts the discussion from “Can I get more money?” to “Here’s why it makes sense to invest in me.”
The framing shows you're confident and not overstepping, hereby making it easier for your boss to say yes and for you to own your worth without sounding proud, desperate, or greedy.
Your job is meant to challenge you. The moment that stops, it’s a sign you need to leave or at least re-evaluate where you are.
Growth rarely happens in comfort, and when the work becomes too easy, too predictable, or no longer stretches your capacity, you risk stagnation.
A career should sharpen you. New technologies are released almost all the time, which should push you to think deeper and demand the best version of you.
Challenge is what builds skills, unlocks potential, and often signals that you’re leveling up. When that’s gone, you owe it to yourself to reignite your ambition.
Don't stay stuck.
Dangote: I laughed when, what do you call them?
R: NUPENG.
Dangote: I don’t even remember them. NUPENG said there will be job losses, but we not only bought 4,000 CNG trucks; we bought 10,000 trucks, 4,000 tankers, and 6,000 dry cargo.
Dangote: “We didn’t want to go into retail. It was during the time we were building this refinery that they sold Mobil, AP, and Oando. We could have bought them, the three of them didn’t cost 500 million.
“If we knew this was going to happen, maybe we would have done it the other way. But we didn’t want to be called a monopoly, that’s why we left that side. Restrict ourselves to production, they will become our customers, and we will have a nice party together. But if they are looking for fights, I have been fighting all my life.”
Massive congrats! Permit me (to fork this) to share a few thoughts on (new) fatherhood. Might help dads out there.
Your testosterone drops to enable you to become more emotional and bond with your kid. The change also means you have an increased risk of depression.
JOB ALERT
Nigerian Airforce is recruiting for its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 2025
Requirements:
-Degree or HND
-Second Class Upper or Upper Credit
-NYSC Discharge Certificate
-Not more than 32 years of age
Application starts: August 27th, 2025
Deadline: October 7th, 2025
Application link: https://t.co/4yTzcY6w7q