₦airaland Forum

Ezyp:
So funny everyone is arguing about north west south east bullshit....No-one is concerned about how the ENGINEERS are been side lined in this 'regime'......
Imagine an engineer by profession the C.J

When I saw the headline, I rushed just to see the profession of the new MD but was disappointed to see a lawyer. The last was an accountant.

I just wonder what is happening to the engineering sector. Even in NNPC, other professions are preferred to engineers. Engineers are only needed in the field but never in management. It's high time engineers take this matter up like Medical Doctors did.

bolseas:
please don't mistaken NDPHC with NDDC. NDPHC is a power holding company named Niger Delta because most of the power stations are located in the Niger Delta Region due to availability of Gas.

Apart from the power stations, there are Transmission Substations and Lines, Gas Metering Stations, Distribution Substations and Lines, telecommunications and teleprotection stations, these are located all over the country.

go to www.ndphc.net to learn more...

I tried to tell him, but no, ignorance is a way of life for these young guys.

sigiyaya:
I won die 4 laugh u see my guy i thank God for the police man who asked you that wonderful question, it is getting very clear day by day, see on a normal settings u are not supposed to be in that part of AFRICA with out at least ur ECOWAS passport, let's be realistic does what u see and feel(people way of life, religion, custom and tradition even the weather just to mention a few) in niger delta by any means look like what you see and feel in KADUNA Nigeria is not 0.ne and can never be. Soon and i mean very soon you and ur people will understand this

Are you sure you are any different to that police officer? He was indeed a dumb fellow and am disappointed you two are alike.

Because of your post above, I began to wonder how Alaska and Texas became states in the same county United States of America. That country needs to break up too you know!

mokoshalb:
Bro, you just typed through my fingers, you nailed the point on the spot...
leh me add a bit, Seun should just take a huge note on the posts that makes FP, just assume your forum has to be related with forums like reddit, digitalpoints and all those, which I believe NL should have been greater than...
But NL seems more entertainment/politics focused...

We in webmaster/programming sections have luck once in a blue moon to see our articles/projects feature on your featured posts page Otherwise is the celebrity and politics section, From what I discover, I see either seun or ur mods are interested in topics that will attract members only to comments, bash each other and strike off!

But Seun, this might sound otherwise but its obvious; NL isn't growing as expected! in fact its going down, mainly because of you!
You know the truth may sound harsh; but it should be said... Just for example take a look at Facebook, whatsapp, reddit, twitter,instagram, linkedin and all other social community, they all have atleast 3-4 new innovations per year... They update their platform with new features that boost members quality and interactions, but if you are stagnant, others will pass you by and wave at you...
Like the guy am quoting said; REBRAND NAIRALAND, maybe a new look, a better conduct, that will improve the standard of this great forum...

For now I believe NL is the greatest in Africa, but if it keeps these state of reporting flashing b**bs, celebrity beef on FP, I fear a better one from maybe another country might rise and we won't like that...

there are more to say, but a few patch should do for now...

Some of us are almost addicted to NL but getting bored of the front page and new topics. For example, car talk section that thought me all I know on cars is a shadow of itself for having nothing inspiring coming in recently. Any one who just joined or will be joining the section won't get the experience I've had from the section. When someone like Siena who is well followed in the section suddenly deactivates his account, Seun needs to investigate. Even politics seems like a day care center for ten year olds.

xana101:
I thought i'm d only person. I almost put d blame on my phone. I use a Q 10 BlackBerry.
But other site open well.

When this happens, I later realised the site is still accessible from any of its open page that I can reload or from www.nairaland.com

sigiyaya:
Niger delta power holding company
Ok i can understand that the IGBO'S holds about
40% of Niger delta, and ondo state about 70%
yoruba land, but what i don't understand is the involvement of this MALLAM shehu in a niger delta
affair buhari what can of nonsense is this

Is this ignorance or just being dumb

Do you even know what NDPHC/NIPP is or what it does? If you were asked in an exam right now, what will you write?

I was driving a car branded with NDPHC and the registered owner read 'Niger Delta', a police man stopped me in the South south seeing I was from the north asked this silly question, "What business do you have with our Niger Delta car?" Angrily I told him to google it or ask his boss.

The level of ignorance in Nigeria at the moment is so so high and even rising with sentiment making it worst.

Guy, there is an NDPHC injection substation 5km from my parents house in Kaduna state, maybe we should move Kaduna to Niger delta or Niger delta to Kaduna? Which would you prefer?

Maybe the NIPP funds being deducted since 2002 from federal allocation of all States be stopped and refunded for states that are not in the Niger delta!!! Also, let all NDPHC projects out side of Niger delta be moved to Niger delta so you will be happy.

Buhari is slowly uprooting corruption, James Olotu the former MD is a high calibre thief managing a bunch of thieves and robbers. My eyes saw corruption in NDPHC and the damage is real deap. I wonder if NDPHC would ever regain it's mandate under this guy. I wish him best of luck as he attempts to steer this pirate ship called NDPHC out of trouble waters.

Thumbs up Bubu!

There is this problem i have been experiencing for a while with NL and I have wondered why it has not been resolved.

Notice two NL speed dial on my browser, one is www.nairaland.com and the other is www.nairaland.com/home#featured. Sometimes only one works and sometimes both work. Most times the one that doesn't work gives a redirect error message. I wonder why the home screen address changes and I hope one can be adopted.

I like the Kia better. It has more style and maturity.

On the pro's and con's, I think they are the same since they are both made by same company. Only company insiders would really know which is better other than user experience.

Mailthaddeus:
The kind of plastering done on a wall to be tilled is not to be smooth. It's to be very rough and the mortar will grip better to its surface compared to a mere sandcret block. Unfortunately, some builders allow their mason do smooth rendering on walls to be tiled and this will eventually cause d tiles to fall off in due time.

Recently, I have seen buildings with claddings but were not plastered prior. It is a total waste of money to plaster a wall then install cladding on it.

In the same vein, why do people waste money on rough plaster when the tiles can easily stick to the block wall.

In my rented apartment, the kitchen tiles began to fall off the wall, they fell off with the mortar that was used to attach it to the wall still intact. The only reason the tile fell off was because the plaster had low binder/cement and so could not hold anything sticking to it. Why did the landlord waste his money on plaster only for it to become the reason for tiles falling off. If he didn't plaster, I guess the blocks would have held better.

I just thought of a way to test this. I will plaster a portion of a block wall then install a tile on the bare block wall and another on the plaster portion. Days later, I will check which needs more effort to remove. Of course, the quality of blocks will affect the tile on bare wall.

vinzita1:
Yes
Someone I call to check for to me told me that it has no power steering pump.

It uses electrical power steering.

I am about diagnosing it to know the exact problem and solution.

Just want to confirm if anyone have such problem and solution as well.

Cos I read that is one of the defect of that brand (2013 honda accord )

When I saw your post, I tried to check online and found out Honda had class action suits on this issue. A scan and thorough internet search would be of help.

Bossken:
Thunder arrestor is the right name for this and what the electrician has quoted for u is far on the high side. pls don't let him catch u mugu in this hard economy. its the work i do with my team and we will offer u great price as low as 100k and below depending on the size of the building.

feel free to mail me on ng.bosslife@gmail.com or raphharris80@gmail.com or call 08030700077.
We will provide with best options and give you quaity installations.

Lightening arrestor is the right name.

kingdenny:
Lol, this guy u wanna burst your electrican , ask him the copper tape , what size is it , is it 20mm or 25mm copper tape he intends to use , now i seriously doubt the distance of the roof to the earth plus add the length that would go into the ground would reach 40 meters, find a tape and measure it yourself to be sure he is not cheating you. 20Mm copper tape currently cost 1500 per meter and 25mm cost 1700. This is for 100 percent pure copper , substandard copper tape exist which is a mixture of copper and iron , this cost less than the amount stated, u need to work with a trusted electrician otherwise he collects money for th real thing and supplies you an inferior copper tape to save cost. Why on earth is he using 3 earthrod ? A 6 ft earthrod cost 7500 and a 4ft earthrod cost 4500, there are also sinstandard earthrod that goes for 1500 and 2800 , so be careful, earthmat cost 6000, thunder arrestor spike 7500 , coppernails are not exxpensive 100_200 naira same with clip , clamp cost 700, i cants see bag of salt and charcoal in that list, remember this is a lagos price, so in owerri it could be higher , the distance between the roof and the earth is critical to be aware of , in this way he doesnt cut corners on you ,
Shalom
You dont need two arrestors for heaven sake

Free all those things you see, man must chop. My friend, an electrical engineer did the job. I had to ask him why 3 copper rods and he confessed to using two. Of course the 40metres was to much but reason the budget shot up. His client wanted to pull a fast one but he pulled another.

Even after putting a lot more, the bill wasnt as close to wat the op was charged.

nas00:
You are likely dealing with power steering pump failure, which may be outright or the system needs flushing.

Before total failure, did you ever hear a squealing noise whenever you start the car or when you turn the steering?

Action:

- Check power steering fluid LEVEL and COLOUR (appears clear pink or dirty?)

- Check your power steering pump and trace hoses linked with your engine running, while having someone turn the steering all the way to the right and left. You are looking for leakage or squeals.

- Power steering switch may be faulty

- Power steering pump itself may be the culprit

Report what you find, so you can gradually narrow down to the main problem.

Cheers!

Are you aware that newer cars have electric power steering? Don't assume until you are sure.

Check the receipt as spent on a very big duplex, depending on several conditons, you may not need as much.

Notice 40meters of copper tape.

youngice:
You are in Owerri
Owerri is not lightning prone
I don't know if the earthing/ ground of your house is erroneous
For cost sake the lighting arrestor is connected serially With the earthing electrodes and plate
I reside in Owerri
If you are interested I can do an assessment of your house

If I understood what you meant correctly, then I would say that's very dangerous.

Earthing/grounding systems should have no connections whatsoever to lightening protection system.

Its better to have one of the systems and not have the other than to connect them together.

As far as am concerned, i applaud the Minister and Jamb for taking a firm stand returning things to how they were logically are.

How can a candidate write exams twice for one admission. In those days, jamb conducts exams, send the successful list to universities admission board or senate who vets list. They candidates who are chosen by the school are given jamb provisional admission. This was the process then and that is what it has returned to. There is nothing new here while only post utme was removed since it is not backed by any law.

I created a tread for this problem but there was no response so I brought it here.

My friend bought this Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) obviously foreign used. Really cool phone but came with an issue. Phone gets really hot and excruciatingly slow. Before he handed me the phone for help, he had flashed it. I did factory reset twice each time the phone gets better but slows down as soon as 2-3 apps are installed. Installing Facebook took like 10mins. If I move apps to phone storage from internal storage, the phone seems better.

I later noticed a problem with the ram. Ram has 3 parameters; system, Apps and free. The bar which has a colour legend had black for system, green for apps and grey for free which should add up to the total ram. Specs has it that it should be 1500mb. The problem is that the bar does not seem to reflect the true ram usage and even obmiting free memory even as it shows there is free memory. The slowing and freezing are classic signs of inadequate memory.

I have download Android marshmallow (Russia) to flash it myself. I have previously flashed my Galaxy S2 so it's fairly straight forward with Odin. My fear is that marshmallow has been released for few countries like Iraq, Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Russia. I am scared of the result. Right now all the usb cables I have around won't connect except one but that one isn't stable so I don't want to use it.

I hope gurus in the house can put their 2 cents. The first pic is of the phone and the second a random internet picture for comparison.

I posted the above on the general thread.

Now my problem is the system does not recognise the phone when connected. I changed the Samsung USB driver with 3 different versions but success. Odin doesn't see it.

Secondly, I just noticed imei is different to the one under the battery. Also, model number printed under the battery and in the phone reads SM-J500H but once I enter download mode, I see product name as SM-J700F. J7 has a 5.5inch screen but this phone is a 5.0.

I created a tread for this problem but there was no response so I brought it here.

My friend bought this Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) obviously foreign used. Really cool phone but came with an issue. Phone gets really hot and excruciatingly slow. Before he handed me the phone for help, he had flashed it. I did factory reset twice each time the phone gets better but slows down as soon as 2-3 apps are installed. Installing Facebook took like 10mins. If I move apps to phone storage from internal storage, the phone seems better.

I later noticed a problem with the ram. Ram has 3 parameters; system, Apps and free. The bar which has a colour legend had black for system, green for apps and grey for free which should add up to the total ram. Specs has it that it should be 1500mb. The problem is that the bar does not seem to reflect the true ram usage and even obmiting free memory even as it shows there is free memory. The slowing and freezing are classic signs of inadequate memory.

I have download Android marshmallow (Russia) to flash it myself. I have previously flashed my Galaxy S2 so it's fairly straight forward with Odin. My fear is that marshmallow has been released for few countries like Iraq, Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Russia. I am scared of the result. Right now all the usb cables I have around won't connect except one but that one isn't stable so I don't want to use it.

I hope gurus in the house can put their 2 cents. The first pic is of the phone and the second a random internet picture for comparison.

My friend bought this Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) obviously foreign used. Really cool phone but came with an issue. Phone gets really hot and excruciatingly slow. Before he handed me the phone for help, he had flashed it. I did factory reset twice each time the phone gets better but slows down as soon as 2-3 apps are installed. Installing Facebook took like 10mins.

I later notice a problem with the ram. Ram has 3 parameters; system, Apps and free memory. The bar which has colour legend had black for system, green for apps and grey for free which should add up to the total ram. Specs has it that it should be 1500mb. The problem is that the bar does not seem to reflect the true ram usage and even obmiting free memory even as it shows there is free memory. The slowing and freezing are classic signs of inadequate memory.

Am planning to download latest Android marshmallow and flash it myself. I have previously flashed my Galaxy S2 so it's fairly straight forward with Odin. My fear is that marshmallow has been released for few countries like Iraq, Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Russia. I plan to use either Bangladesh or India as their version is the same and cuts across four countries. I hope to see what happens.

I hope gurus in the house can put their 2 cents. The first pic is of the phone and the second a random internet picture for comparison.

JohnKester:
Pardon my comment as I mean no offence here.

But it is kind of misleading when you tell someone that he cannot use certain appliances on an inverter or solar system. In reality, there is no appliance that cannot be powered by inverter or solar system. It all depends on the capacity of your system or how much you are willing to invest to ensure that the capacity of the system you eventually set up is able to carry the loads you wish to put on it.

All things being equal, proper sizing, good materials (solar panels, charge controller, inverter (pure sine wave) , RE batteries, cables etc), proper installation etc, there is no appliance that cannot be powered by inverter or solar system. It all depends on your needs, knowledge and money!

Cheers

Did you notice my second paragraph?

I will advise you to forget about using these items on your inverter plans; fridge, A/C, toaster, cooker, heater coil and any laser jet printer. Blender is ok but the printer depends on whether its ink or laser jet. Mind you, if you are using ink jet and would like to use inverter to print, that means you must buy a pure sine wave inverter. Ink jet printers dont work with modified sine wave.

Most of these appliances would either tripple you set up cost or reduce back up time.

I wrote that to take care of the misunderstanding. I want to believe that a man who lives in a 2 bedroom flat and is planning to buy a fridge and A/C should not be spending close to N500k-N1million for a suitable power back up system (kaysy, no offence intended). I live in a 2 bedroom flat but powering my fridge on my inverter is not in my plans even if i can afford it.

It will take 4 x 200Ah batteries to power his planned load for 5hrs depending on inverter settings. Remove those uneccessary load and the same battery bank could power the remaining load for 24hrs.

kaysy:
Ok, Thanks. the intended loads are

1. 26inch Flat screen tv
2. DVD, GOtv & Sound system
3. 6 fancy lights and 5 energy saving bulbs
4. 2 laptops and 1 HP PSC 1200 Series printer (3 in 1)
5. Up to 10 Phones (Cos some people will come to charge their phones)
6. Some Kitchen appliances like blender, toasting machine etc.

Also i'll soon get a small refrigerator and 1Horse power split unit A.C. I don't know if it will be advisable to add these two among the loads the Inverter will carry

I will advise you to forget about using these items on your inverter plans; fridge, A/C, toaster, cooker, heater coil and any laser jet printer. Blender is ok but the printer depends on whether its ink or laser jet. Mind you, if you are using ink jet and would like to use inverter to print, that means you must buy a pure sine wave inverter. Ink jet printers dont work with modified sine wave.

Most of these appliances would either tripple you set up cost or reduce back up time.

pattybf:
U must ve fallen in d category of those whose certificates have not been printed before d old portal was blocked. meetings r ongoing to ascertain when it will be unblocked to enable certificates to be printed.

Next meeting wt d FRSC boss is scheduled on d 19th of this month, we r hoping after den, d portal will be unblocked to enable all certificates printed out.

I suggest u contact him again after dat date, don't think he has scammed u.

It seems you have good knowledge on the DL issues. My DL will expire January on my birthday, i heard someone say that one must get a driving school cert, it doesnt matter whether its a renewal, reissue or new DL. That made no sense to me. I expect that only people who are applying for the first time need to get a driving cert, if no, that mean that every 3years i need a driving cert to renew drivers licence.

I attempted to start renewal process but the site replied "expiry date is more than 30 days".

cjfbn:
I woke up to find my engine oil drained, I topped the oil and went to d Mechanic, he discovered where the oil was leaking from(some where under), but here lies my dilemma, he said that the engine will have to be brought down.
I am scared that he will scatter d car for me though he came highly recommended.
To change the main bearing oil seal, does it require bringing down d engine?
Please help a brother. The car is a Toyota Highlander.

There are two main bearing oil seals; one is on the flywheel side and the other at the accessory belt pulley side. Depending on which is leaking, the oil seal at the pulley side is easy to replace without removing the engine whether mounted transversely or longitudinally. The flywheel oil seal is easier replaced on a longitudinally mounted engine (by working underneath) than a transversely mounted engine like yours. Essentially, the transmission has to be removed on an transversly mounted engine, but a longitudinal engine has space to remove the transmission without removing the engine although working undeath a car is not convenient. The transverse engine has no such space to work with both engine a transmission in the engine bay. One or both has to go out for space. It is usually convenient/faster for mechanics to remove both engine and trans at the same time.

This is nothing new. Infact, there is a common saying in my area, "if any catholic female gets pregnant out of wedlock and refuses to point the father, a priest is definitely involved."

Firefire:
All Padding Congress. - APC


Despite promising CHANGE, they still have the guts to pad the budget knowing fully well that the budget itself would be run on deficit?


Nigeria problems is from the same politicians who some people defend here day and night, while their own future is uncertain.

I have a word for all those benefiting from 'corrupt' politicians, repent or die a strange death. You are warned!

If you are more sincere, you will know that padding of the budget is not a new thing. They have been doing it since 1999 and has became a tradition for the National assembly to pad the budget. That is their source of money and influence. However, the tradition is actually forgery and illegal especially in this change regime. So every thing bad about this budget was exposed by the president on his part and the members of the HoR.

I see it as a change from the padding tradition and welcome it.

The pic looks very old

Miranda11:
Who was President of nigeria in 2009? i believe it was that person who appointed Sanusi as CBN Governor, why didn't he tell Yaradua then that subsidy was a scam or challenge Obasanjo that subsidy was a scam?

Jonathan tried to remove subsidy during his time and Sanusi was the CBN gov then, because Jonathan knew it was a huge scam but the APC people in power now fought against it, only for the same APC people who supported Sanusi to become Emir of Kano, to turn around and remove it.

Sanusi was also part of the foolish people that created the policy, so please who is scamming who here?

My view then was, subsidy is not a bad thing at all, the corruption in it made it bad. GEJ's govt could not be trusted with more money since they had more than enough. They inherited a moderate forex reserve, had the highest forex income in the history of Nigeria yet was enough that they depleted reserves instead of saving. They also lacked any will to stage a reasonable fight on corruption. N291b was already over bloated as subsidy, N2trillion was just insanely corrupt.

My own opinion then was, if they took so much as subsidy, i should atleast take at least N50/litre of PMS. It meant we are sharing the loot, however, i was been heavily cheated. I was going to have them remove subsidy them loot it without me having a piece of the pie.

Now, we dont have high income, reverse are down more than ever and even if looting will happen how, it is not as outrageous as it was so i can endure its removal.

mybad:
Dear House,

I have a challenge with both pairs of the rear speaker covers of my 2004 Camry model.
The covers have gone bad due to exposure to sun rays and heat (see picture)

The second speaker cover is even worse than the one in the picture.
Please I'll appreciate relevant information as to how to purchase a replacement.

Looking forward to your comments.

Big for nothing is notorious for this. All that i have seen have the speaker cover broken to pieces.

I will advice you find an alternative since most will suffer the same fate. Saw a fabric cloth to cover it.

I was at Kafanchan yesterday, headquarters of Jema'a local govt. All afternoon till evening, police trucks were bringing dead bodies from the Ninte Village. This is the second deadly attack on that Village this year.

The first one was anticipated and villagers abandoned their homes while only few people who were visitors were caught unawares and killed. Their houses were burnt. People only returned to farm their farmlands still under threats by the fulani before this latest attack that cought them unawares.

The President's silence and inactions is just too much to bear. It beats my imagination how govt keep pretending as if nothing is happening. We use to have fulani's living amidst us but most have left for fear of repraisal attacks.

No community is welcoming any fulani right now. I wonder when the ethnic cleansing will end. One thing am sure is that the fulani will never ever be welcomed. I had a fulani friend who is educated who i used to help when he was a Maritime Academy. He stopped calling me when the attacks became rampant and cant bear to call him. I guess, they dont know the damage they have done to themselves forever. This is not precivilization were wars are won and lost. There is no winning for them no matter how many people they kill. Civilisation is definitely leaving them behind.

Mailthaddeus:
Bro! sorry to distract u from ur nice work, buh I still insist u get this one wrong. The relative densities of these materials are already constant. Batching by weight involves weighing these constituents of concrete in that ratio, that is, 50kg of cement, plus 100kg of sand(0.1tons), with 200kg(0.2tons) of aggregate.

While by volume is using a head pan of cement to 2head pans of sand and 4of granite/gravel. And only few people batch by weight except big batching plants.

Also, isolated bases, remain isolated bases, standard works requires form works and prepared specially.

Thumbs up for ur first-class, e no easy!

Footings that are below ground level must not always have formworks. The use of earth cuts as form is always acceptable.

I have had extensive experience with pad footings of up to 10x10m at depths of up to 4m below ground level for transmission line towers. Its even more complicated to excavate working area for formwork for such pad footing. The undisturbed earth cut serving as formwork has the added advantage of resisting passive lateral resistance. If working area has to be excavated for form work, back filling has to be properly carried out with laterite and compacted to its Max dry density. The only additional requirement is adding 25mm to standard concrete cover where the concrete shall be placed directly against the soil.

9jatatafo:
Jibrin will most definitely get caught in the fire. My biggest and only worry is that, the EFCC and et all will not do anything meaningful and our judicial system is nothing to write home about. This budget padding will be swept under the carpet sooner or later. That is why I will never be happy or rejoice when I hear that one politician is exposing the other of their dealings in the dark with crazy figures. The aim of every politician is the petrodollars at the centre. It is like God for us all, all man for himself.

You are right, i believe the worst that will happen is Dogara and the principal officers resign or be impeached and the matter is swept under the carpet from there.