Ifreke Oboh
@senses18
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Power & Energy Educator | Electrical Engineer (Power & Machines) I write practical, easy-to-understand articles on electricity generation, utilisation, generators, solar, inverters, energy efficiency, and electrical safety — with a strong Nigerian/African context. My goal is to help homes, churches, and small businesses make smarter power decisions, reduce energy waste, and avoid costly electrical mistakes. Occasionally, I also share faith-based reflections on life, integrity, endurance, and practical Christian living.
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Snapie
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AMAZING STORY OF LEARNING AND EARNING
AMAZING STORY OF LEARNING AND EARNING
213 Days ago I Joined Satsman for Free. Today, I Am a Founder. I didn't make any mistake joining Hive; I can proudly confess today. In Hive, I have met fantastic friends, mentors and supporters; people
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Town Square
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FROM FRANCIS BACON TO HIVE: HOW RETIREMENT GAVE ME A NEW HOBBY
FROM FRANCIS BACON TO HIVE: HOW RETIREMENT GAVE ME A NEW HOBBY
A sentence I encountered as a 10-year-old has found a new meaning in my retirement. “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.” (Francis Bacon) Some words follow us through
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StemSocial
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WHY MANY SOLAR INSTALLATIONS FAIL AFTER ONE YEAR — AND HOW TO PREVENT IT
WHY MANY SOLAR INSTALLATIONS FAIL AFTER ONE YEAR — AND HOW TO PREVENT IT
Expensive generator fuel has pushed lots of Nigerians to install solar, but it has become a nightmare for several homes !! AI: Complete solar power system Solar power has become one of the most attractive
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electricity
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SOLAR OR GENERATOR: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY?
SOLAR OR GENERATOR: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY?
If you haven't read my previous article, “How My Friend Wasted ₦12 Million by Buying the Wrong Generator,” you may want to read it first. ⚠️ How to avoid spending either ₦21.5 million or ₦7.7 million for
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DIYHub
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HOW MY FRIEND WASTED ₦12,000,000 BUYING THE WRONG GENERATOR
HOW MY FRIEND WASTED ₦12,000,000 BUYING THE WRONG GENERATOR
A Simple, But Valuable DIY Method People Should Know !! Pixabay Do you know that you can cause yourself loads of problems if you buy the wrong size of electricity generator? This is exactly what happened
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Hive Learners
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THE BIGGEST INVESTMENT MISTAKE OF MY LIFE AND HOW I REBUILT AFTER LOSING MY SAVINGS
THE BIGGEST INVESTMENT MISTAKE OF MY LIFE AND HOW I REBUILT AFTER LOSING MY SAVINGS
A SINGLE DECISION WIPED OUT YEARS OF HARD WORK AND SAVINGS …. !! Have you ever watched your life savings disappear while feeling completely helpless or powerless to stop it ? Many years ago, I thought
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Silver Bloggers
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UGLY SIDE OF THE STOCK MARKET
UGLY SIDE OF THE STOCK MARKET
I THOUGHT MY FUTURE WAS SECURE …. BUT IT WAS A PIPE DREAM Image Credit: Pixabay Some years ago, I thought I had a secured financial future, but it was a pipe-dream. In the late 1990s and the early 2000s,
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Silver Bloggers
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WARM GREETINGS
WARM GREETINGS
ACCEPT MY SINCERE APOLOGIES PLEASE‼️ I made a mistake and hereby tender sincere apologies. I have been here for approximately 5 months (yes, I joined December 20th, 2025), but I have not paid homage to
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Silver Bloggers
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WHAT RETIREMENT REVEALED ABOUT HUMAN NATURE
WHAT RETIREMENT REVEALED ABOUT HUMAN NATURE
RELATIONSHIP SHATTERED BECAUSE I ASKED A BOSOM FRIEND FOR A LOAN .... Picture taken at Gloucester during my last official trip to UK before retirement I thought retirement would finally bring peace: I'm
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Silver Bloggers
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LESSONS RETIREMENT HAS TAUGHT ME
LESSONS RETIREMENT HAS TAUGHT ME
SOME PEOPLE RETIRE INTO WHEELCHAIR DUE TO IGNORANCE ‼️ I pose with this wonderful plant today; it's called “blood tonic”. Boil it for a few minutes and it turns red, just like blood. It's a wonderful local
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Town Square
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MY PLAN TO STAY ACTIVE AFTER RETIREMENT
MY PLAN TO STAY ACTIVE AFTER RETIREMENT
Many people see retirement as the end of productivity …. Of course, that's general perception but I see it differently. I'm excited about retirement; to me, it's the beginning of a new chapter filled with
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Town Square
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RETIRED NOT TIRED
RETIRED NOT TIRED
EVEN AT 100 & BEYOND, I WANT TO BE INDEPENDENT ‼️ Image Credit: Pixabay At 66, I feel like 40 or even younger: At this age, many people expect life to slow down. Some believe this is the time to depend
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Hive Learners
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A COSTLY MISTAKE (How Boiling Water In Plastic Jug Nearly Burnt Our House)
A COSTLY MISTAKE (How Boiling Water In Plastic Jug Nearly Burnt Our House)
⚠️ SAFETY WARNING; PLEASE READ FIRST‼️ This is not just a story; it’s a real-life electrical hazard that nearly resulted in a fire outbreak. If you use: Electric boiling ring Electric coil heater Any heating
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Town Square
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WHY YOUR GENERATOR CONSUMES MORE FUEL THAN IT SHOULD (Hidden Engineering Mistakes Costing Petrol, Diesel & Gas Generator Owners Money Daily)
WHY YOUR GENERATOR CONSUMES MORE FUEL THAN IT SHOULD (Hidden Engineering Mistakes Costing Petrol, Diesel & Gas Generator Owners Money Daily)
STOP THIS FUEL LOSS NOW❗️ (You are losing money daily)‼️ Image Credit: Pixabay INTRODUCTION: As an Engineering Technologist, I will show you what most technicians will never explain. You are not spending
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StemSocial
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WHY MANY SOLAR INSTALLATIONS FAIL IN NIGERIA AFTER 2–3 YEARS (The Hidden Mistakes Costing Nigerians Millions)
WHY MANY SOLAR INSTALLATIONS FAIL IN NIGERIA AFTER 2–3 YEARS (The Hidden Mistakes Costing Nigerians Millions)
₦2.5M WASTED! Image Credit: Pixabay "₦2.5 million gone in just 3 years… and the lights still went off.” Thousands of Nigerians invested in solar expecting freedom from generators—only to end up back
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Hive Naija
6MPublished via Ecency
REDUCING GENERATOR DEPENDENCE IN NIGERIA (Practical Solutions That Work) 🇳🇬⚡
REDUCING GENERATOR DEPENDENCE IN NIGERIA (Practical Solutions That Work) 🇳🇬⚡
Reducing Generator Dependence in Nigeria 🇳🇬‼️ Power supply remains one of the biggest challenges in our country. Many households rely heavily on generators, spending huge amounts on fuel daily. I recently
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ecoTrain
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HOW NIGERIANS CAN REDUCE GENERATOR DEPENDENCE (Practical Energy Solutions That Actually Work)
HOW NIGERIANS CAN REDUCE GENERATOR DEPENDENCE (Practical Energy Solutions That Actually Work)
Image Credit: Pixabay Just a few days ago, my Hive Power was barely 1.6 HP. Today, it has crossed 8 HP—and one thing is clear: valuable, practical content gets rewarded. So today, I’m tackling a problem
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StemSocial
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WHY NIGERIA’S ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PROBLEM WILL NOT END SOON (An Engineering Perspective on the Future of Electricity in Nigeria)
WHY NIGERIA’S ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PROBLEM WILL NOT END SOON (An Engineering Perspective on the Future of Electricity in Nigeria)
Imagine a country of more than 200 million people where the entire national electricity grid often produces less power than a single modern city elsewhere in the world !! Image Credit: Pixabay INTRODUCTION:
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Town Square
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WHY NIGERIA’S ELECTRICITY PROBLEM IS STRUCTURAL, NOT ACCIDENTAL (An Engineering Perspective)
WHY NIGERIA’S ELECTRICITY PROBLEM IS STRUCTURAL, NOT ACCIDENTAL (An Engineering Perspective)
Electricity is the backbone of every modern economy. Yet in Nigeria, millions of homes and businesses still live with daily power interruptions. The reason is not accidental failure — it is structural.
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Hive Naija
8MPublished via Ecency
HP Delegation Support Request – Building a Voice on Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis
HP Delegation Support Request – Building a Voice on Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis
Hello Hive Family, I am an Engineering Technologist, energy-focused writer; my 2026 goal on Hive is to grow influence and contribute meaningfully. I am a Nigerian deeply concerned about: Sustainable energy