chillykelly86:
I picked an info that their tower contract is priced in dollars as a reference and that's responsible for part of the profit erosion. Unfortunately, I can't pinpoint the source and veracity of that information now. Does anyone have reliable info on this? Because if that's true, then that part of it is not one-off and will even grow.

Though I expect a turnaround as I expect the Telcos will meet with NCC and raise tarrifs to pass the costs down to the end-users eventually.

MTN needs to be further investigated regarding depletion of its profits and shareholder shares through its claim which include payment in dollars for its towers management. MTN owns a part of the company, IHS that manages this towers and according to Nigeria law, i think payments for these services should be in naira since IHS is registered and operate in Nigeria. IHS pay rentals for site in naira and for a while now there have been no need for further tower development since the NCC regulation or law provide for colocation which enable different telecoms to mount their equipment on a tower irrespective of whether they own it or not so as to protect the environment and limit nuisance to the people. I suspect MTN is more particular about repatriation of funds and if the CEO has been efficient enough i would have been conversant with volatility of the Nigeria economy and factor all these in MTNN operations to prevent this dastardly poor and inexcusable performance. MTNN must not be allowed just walk away with this grievous actions all in the name of naira devaluation

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LegendHero:
Naira Marley busy creating problems for other people.

Well it seems the minister is even confused too. How could the pilot have undergone that trip on June 13th when the flight was intended for June 14th without no authorities to checkmate them?

Even Tribune is confused. They made a mistake in the report by indicating July 13th instead of June 13th.

Confused nation!

This is an unfortunate and biased submission.. A process has already been put in place for approving flights for essential duties and individuals to monitor enforcement of such approvals. It seems obvious that the operator of the airline might have easily bribed their way knowing that there's an approval, even though the date is for 14th of June, but still went ahead to use such approval from 13th. You can't really blame the Minister for this, and the information seems clear if it is true

Esseite:


As an aide to Saraki? So he could not have gone as an aide when he was in APC?

You people should stop sounding stupid.

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Ratello:
Atiku’s Withdrawal from the Debate is a Tactical Masterstroke

By Farooq Kperogi

I’ve read commentaries that aver that Atiku’s decision to bail out of Saturday’s presidential debate in protest against Buhari’s decision not to participate in it was a tactical error. I disagree. Here is why.

The presidential debate is designed to be a match--or, if you like, a push and pull-- between the defending champion, i.e., Buhari, and contenders to the title he holds, i.e., Atiku, Moghalu, Madam Oby, Sowore, and others. If the defending champion declines to thrown his hat into the ring, the entire match becomes pointlessly self-injurious to the challengers. In other words, it would have been a fatal strategic and tactical error for Atiku to partake in a potentially bruising contest with other challengers while the defending championing sits pretty somewhere unhurt.

I’ve read other people suggest that Atiku, being Buhari’s closest challenger, should have used the opportunity of the debate to sell himself to Nigerians. Well, that’s what #NgTheCandidates town hall chat is there for. You don’t sell your agenda by making yourself vulnerable to potentially deathly blows from other challengers who don’t hold the title you are fighting for.

Instead of pillorying Atiku for not taking part in the debate, we should question the other candidates for agreeing to participate in a meaningless dueling match with each other when the defending champion who holds the crown they want to grab chose to run away. Their performance in the debate would only be meaningful if it’s measured against the performance of the defending champion.

From a tactical point of view, I also don’t blame Buhari for refusing to show up for the debate. His mental and physical infirmities are now on full display and would be exposed even more in the unscripted, back-and-forth format of a debate. The cabal that minds him already deeply regrets allowing him to take part in Thursday's town-hall chat because his cringe-worthy performance at the event dramatized his dementia and aggrandized his unfitness for the job of president. His campaign trail mishaps aren't helping, either. Another bruise from a debate would seal his fate before Election Day.

In a tragic irony, Buhari and Atiku are less qualified for the presidency than all the other contenders are, yet it is either of them that will emerge president in February. That’s why both candidates are more guarded and strategic in their choices than the rest.

Ratello:
Atiku’s Withdrawal from the Debate is a Tactical Masterstroke

By Farooq Kperogi

I’ve read commentaries that aver that Atiku’s decision to bail out of Saturday’s presidential debate in protest against Buhari’s decision not to participate in it was a tactical error. I disagree. Here is why.

The presidential debate is designed to be a match--or, if you like, a push and pull-- between the defending champion, i.e., Buhari, and contenders to the title he holds, i.e., Atiku, Moghalu, Madam Oby, Sowore, and others. If the defending champion declines to thrown his hat into the ring, the entire match becomes pointlessly self-injurious to the challengers. In other words, it would have been a fatal strategic and tactical error for Atiku to partake in a potentially bruising contest with other challengers while the defending championing sits pretty somewhere unhurt.

I’ve read other people suggest that Atiku, being Buhari’s closest challenger, should have used the opportunity of the debate to sell himself to Nigerians. Well, that’s what #NgTheCandidates town hall chat is there for. You don’t sell your agenda by making yourself vulnerable to potentially deathly blows from other challengers who don’t hold the title you are fighting for.

Instead of pillorying Atiku for not taking part in the debate, we should question the other candidates for agreeing to participate in a meaningless dueling match with each other when the defending champion who holds the crown they want to grab chose to run away. Their performance in the debate would only be meaningful if it’s measured against the performance of the defending champion.

From a tactical point of view, I also don’t blame Buhari for refusing to show up for the debate. His mental and physical infirmities are now on full display and would be exposed even more in the unscripted, back-and-forth format of a debate. The cabal that minds him already deeply regrets allowing him to take part in Thursday's town-hall chat because his cringe-worthy performance at the event dramatized his dementia and aggrandized his unfitness for the job of president. His campaign trail mishaps aren't helping, either. Another bruise from a debate would seal his fate before Election Day.

In a tragic irony, Buhari and Atiku are less qualified for the presidency than all the other contenders are, yet it is either of them that will emerge president in February. That’s why both candidates are more guarded and strategic in their choices than the rest.

so he is actually partisan and has been pretending to be generally objective....

BanjiHols:


We were able to get an additional offer tnx to lots of info gathered, personal findings/rigorous research to what makes the land worthy and representation via a lawyer.

Lots of things hv changed

Many thanks @laudate

BanjiHols:


We were able to get an additional offer tnx to lots of info gathered, personal findings/rigorous research to what makes the land worthy and representation via a lawyer.

Lots of things hv changed

Many thanks @laudate

BanjiHols:


We were able to get an additional offer tnx to lots of info gathered, personal findings/rigorous research to what makes the land worthy and representation via a lawyer.

Lots of things hv changed

Many thanks @laudate

Hello BanjiHols, please I need your guidance or vital information from you.. please let us communicate.. I will be sending you email.. I had sent earlier but no response from you.. thanks

aminulive:
@POLITICSNGR

The Ekiti APC congress ended in disarray on Saturday as delegates turned against the Minister of Solid Minerals and former governor, Kayode Fayemi.

The delegates were heard chanting 'Fayemi, Ole!'. Watch the video below;
https://politicsngr.com/ole-ekiti-apc-delegates-attack-minister-kayode-fayemi-video/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C7fy-e4jz4

I get more convinced by the day that Gov. Fayose might be responsible for the disruption of the APC primaries... there were no significant threats and signs that this might happen... now Gov Fayose has quickly go on air to announce that APC is planning to disrupt PDP primaries on Tuesday... isn't this a predetermined plan by Fayose I'm surprised flash light is yet to be on him... He seems like a smart man, perhaps

dasphinx1:


Autocorrect na bastar.d i swear

dasphinx1:


Autocorrect na bastar.d i swear

dasphinx1:


Autocorrect na bastar.d i swear

you sure know so well genius

hopilo:


So this gives her the right to break protocol and attend an event the Presidency never invited her to a point of shaking hands with PMB? Wake up please, you don't know the western world.

hopilo:


So this gives her the right to break protocol and attend an event the Presidency never invited her to a point of shaking hands with PMB? Wake up please, you don't know the western world.

hopilo:


So this gives her the right to break protocol and attend an event the Presidency never invited her to a point of shaking hands with PMB? Wake up please, you don't know the western world.

it's really bad if she was not an expected guest and broke protocol. the pic with Madelaine I guess was taken during a dinner party at Mandela house which I think was planned. Oprah was present at that same dinner. I may be wrong though... then worst still, she's a girl friend or ex lover of Aluko who is wanted for financial crime..... the oil magnet

LORDOFAFONJAS:
This is a case of pure witch hunting


Table go soon turn make metuh calm 2019 is around the corner, we going to compensate him with ministerial post or a juicy revenue agency.

Your Olisa is just greedy and selfish. he is not the only one involved in this saga. some others have remitted the money collected in plead bargain but Olisa will rather expose others and come up with gimmick just to avoid remittance.

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free2ryhme:


That is why poor children that follows rich children upandan like fly follow shyte will never get sense

you help davido fight and form defender of the universe now you dey sleep for prison

while davido aka froggie is living large and chasing babcock girls

Chai.

He was just being stupid. This has nothing to do with Davido except you can proof that Davido asked him not to cooperate with airport officials.

Additionally, we should not be too quick to judge any individual simply because he's rich or influential or whatever his status...

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exlinkleads:
Femi Fani-Kayode Reveals The Reason Why Innoson Motors Is Been Punished By EFCC

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the arrest of Innoson Nigeria Limited Chief Executive Officer, Innocent Chukwuma by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Innoson, had on Tuesday alleged that it’s CEO, was arrested by the anti-graft agency without prior invitation. But reacting in a tweet, FFK said he was not surprised by the arrest as Innocent Chukwuma, is from the wrong part of the country and he is being punished for providing employment for Nigerians.

He wrote:-

Why should anybody be surprised about the arrest of the owner of Innosson Motors? They did the same to Cletus Ibeto about a year ago. ”These people come from the “wrong” part of the country and they are providing a service and employment for Nigerians. They must be punished for it.

”I have known the MD of GTB,Segun Agbaje and his two older brothers,Femi and Jimi, for close to 40 years. I urge him not to expose himself to the shark infested waters of politics by allowing himself to be used by these barbarians to destroy Innoson. If he does he will regret it.

more @ http://www.exlinklodge.com/2017/12/femi-fani-kayode-reveals-reason-why.html

While I wait for the conclusions of all investigations on this matter, I am of the opinion that if at the end, CEO of Innoson group is guilty, FFK should be charged and abandoned in prison if found guilty for hate speeches and promoting tribal discord

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olasaad:
Haaaaa! Whr are those nairalanders defending his actions oya..over to you come and defend him again ooo.

Useless governor instead of him to pay salaries he's giving out 3 yard of clothes and few days to Xmas, he will start giving out rice and his supporters will be praising him

Governor bereaved of better ideas on how to steal more money easily... so he has to use children, because you get large number easily. God deliver us from evil politicians

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INTEGRITYA1:


I agreed that foreign reserves serve as back up to local currency as you said.

But can still be mismanaged, have you take time to study the trend of Nigeria foreign Reserve from Obasanjo regime till date, when Obasanjo took over our foreign Reserve was around $3b and rose to about $34b when he left and Yar Adua pick it from there to about $64b, so when Jonathan came on board, our foreign reserve fall below $25b as at when he left, so what happened to our common wealth during Jonathan regime?

More like what really happened. Ameachi only made mistake in referring to the foreign reserve as excess crude account and it was inherited from Yadua. The excess crude inherited from yaradua should be above 20 billion dollars, making a total of over 85billion dollars Jonathan inherited.

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NgeneUkwenu:
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Oh God Also Bring Back The Price Oil To $140 Per Barrel...So That We Can Construct All The Roads Including 2nd Nigeria Bridge

And boost the depleted foreign reserve that's gradually being enhanced....

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GIGATT9:


Please how many were there on the panel; and what sortta questions were asked in abuja location

Cool down bros. Asking about the questions asked is inappropriate and a disservice to other applicants... abi you go share salary with them after using them as ladder... you pretend, claiming ignorance when u actually intend to gain advantage over others....prove me wrong... after your own interview, come share with us here.... waiting for you o

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Caliph69:
Happens in most countries. [font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font]Nigeria’s case seems worst.

That's not true.. South Africa is worst. I have experienced it, and on same day almost everyone coming in through Johannesburg airport at about same time got raided... the South Africa police attested to it that's common practice....

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emmie14:


Saraki is the senate president and must be informed than you. How are you sure of the statement you're defending? If the monies in question is actually utilized judiciously Saraki will not echo as such. However, is the senate president politicizing against the APC party he represents? Answers please

You must not necessarily be a member of a political party and yet make political submissions. However, as 2019 edges closer, several permutations and political calculations are expected. Let's just hope for the best for Nigeria

sdindan:
Yesterday APC paid agents were against GEJ for congratulating Wizkid yesterday.

Nonsense!

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It was really cool that Goodluck congratulated Wizkid, but he should have congratulated Davido as well..winning African artist award is doing Nigeria proud as well... These two young men Davido and Wizkid are great artists, the least we can do for them is to promote bonding between them rather than rifts or enmity. their successes shouldn't be politicize. God bless Nigeria and everyone contributing to her greatness

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Buhari4Hunger:
Buhari doesn't mean well for any of us.

You can't be very correct on this submission... mind you the fact that Maina was sacked and has been on the run may not really be in your interest... Big thieves fight against each other as well. What I have observed is that payment of pension has been abysmal since 2013, and shortly before the transition to this present government, large sum of money was deducted from present workers pension contributions unjustifiably.... the fraud associated with pension is massive... however, what I have also observed is that retired workers of many years ago have beginning to get paid their pension arrears that.were never paid in previous administrations. So, the question is, was there really strong will by previous administrations to pay all pension entitlements? The pension of workers today were even being looted...

dukie25:
I said it before, Magu is only recovering those loots for himself and Buhari.

This Saraki statement is morr political... hr should have stated from what time the money recovered is being looted. Already the money recovered in the last 2 has been publicized and will form a part of 2018 budget as indicated by government

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londonrivals:
Vice President, Prof. Osinbajo attends Wedding Ceremony of Mr. Ekene Nwokoro, (who works in VP's office) & wife Margret Nwankwo in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

http://www.metronaija.com/photos-osinbajo-buharis-aide-wedding-ceremony/

Well done Mr VP, for exhibiting such level of humility and leadership.... congrats to the couple, God bless your union

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dre11:



UNIABUJA students attack alleged kidnappers, set car ablaze





https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/248322-uniabuja-students-attack-alleged-kidnappers-set-car-ablaze.html

Nice move by UniAbuja students...

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Vision2045:
i will advice you go for an X-ray asap...

When this happens, it is called a distal ulna fracture. This fracture was first described by an Irish surgeon and anatomist, Abraham Colles, in 1814; hence the name, "Colles' " fracture. A broken wrist usually causes pain and swelling, and frequently causes a deformity, causing the wrist to look bent.

See your doctor for a diagnosis. The doctor will take an X-ray of the wrist. The fracture is almost always about 1 inch from the end of the bone. If the fracture extends into the joint, it is called an intra-articular fracture; if it does not, it is called an extra-articular fracture. ("Articular" means "joint." If the fractured bone breaks the skin, it is called an open fracture. If the bone is broken into more than two pieces, it is called a comminuted fracture. A fracture is more difficult to treat if it is intra-articular, open or comminuted.

Treatment


There are many treatment choices. Your orthopaedic surgeon will describe what options are right for you. The choice depends on many factors, such as the nature of your fracture, your age and activity level, and your surgeon's personal preferences. The following is a general discussion of the possible options, just so you have a better idea of what your orthopaedic surgeon might recommend for you

SO FEAR NOT, JUST VISIT THE HOSPITAL AND DO THE RIGHT THING AND YOU WILL BE FINE BY THE GRACE OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD

Well done, God bless you

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MrHistorian:
So many educated illiterates on Nairaland.

DISCOS do not generate electricity .Blame your epileptic power supply on your FG!

This guy dull sha... so you only get power to use in your house after it's generated, no need for distribution? What you must know is that even though our generating capacity is still quite low, we are still yet to distribute it all..

raker300:
During the days of Barth nnaji, Nigeria celebrated 3 days uninterrupted power supply

But he later got sacked because he was not willing to compromise

sukkot:
ol cheap ass nigga. only 250 million ? dangote needs to be flogged with koboko for being cheap

That's commendable from Dangote... Where were when a fomer vice-president desiring to still rule this country donated pantry 5 million naira.... which ever, they have responded positively... how are you contributing positively to your own community?

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Jonathan39:
In the whole Nigeria, it is only in Nnamdi kanus vicinity they can test there weapon. What a Zoo!

Where else could have been better to have it tested? IPod said it's a peaceful group so there shouldn't be cause for alarm... besides, drills are better where threats are perceived...

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Darkseid:
You don't know me so don't call me names. What's wrong with accepting an NCS work? I'd rather remain jobless than be in a position where I'll steal from others.

This is rather a display of ignorance that's unacceptable... you have to get yourself accustomed with the constitution and act of NCS to conclude that they do not have rights to impound vehicles illegally imported... until you have proven otherwise you cannot condemn NCS actions of seizing cars

lofty900:
see Nigerian mentality. The other day it was reported on nairaland how a Chinese man broke his Nigerian worker's spinal cord with a kung-fu kick and nothing happened to the man till today, that man has evaded justice, I once read how another Chinese man beat a pregnant employee (Nigerian) here on nairaland and the woman lost the baby. The Chinese went away scot free till today. Also ubi Franklin also told the world how a Chinese man almost killed him with a knife, the case was swept under the carpet. I hate violence but it's time these Chinese people start knowing that they can't come here and get away with rubbish. It's no more business as usual and the police should free the guy. My opinion

Hmmmm....it's so disappointing that quite a number liked this unfortunate submission....what have we degenerated into for God's sakes? If this man has really committed this crime, let rule of the law prevail. Two wrongs don't make a right... I won't be surprised who the idiots that are asking him to be set free are

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SexyNairalander:
booked


first of all, the elders decided to start making money from the visitors coming around


and why is Evans wife such a liar, she thinks we are fools or what?


mama Evans no even send she got a mansion in her name. . .really na she spoil that her pikin evans

Evans wife must lie to avoid being arrested and to corner other ill gotten wealth that are yet to be discovered.... she is so unrepentant... even Evans seem to have accepted his faith and surrendered to fate taking its course... Evans and his father seem to be the most truthful so far in the statement made...

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Abagworo:


That man cannot speak Mbaise and it is a rural diocese as we know. This issue has lasted too long with a lot of lies and blackmails against Mbaise people. The best thing is to give an Mbaise man Bishop of Awka if they want an Awka man as Bishop of Ahiara. That settles the suspicion of conspiracy.

These my people from the East, when will you stop using divisive means to get leadership positions? Leadership is earned...