₦airaland Forum

StaffofOrayan:
Even their propagandist on nairaland are getting tired,

razy75:
Afonjas and Abokis. Real fools

maynation:
Karma is truly a female dog.
Is this not Buhari the saviour people prayed for?

Lanretoye:
the fight against insecurity is comical.

Karleb:
A thief no matter how pretty, is a thief.

sixtuschimere:
Former First Lady Maryam Abacha on Thursday Dec 22 attended the foundation laying ceremony of new structures at Maryam Abacha American University,Niger by the First Lady of Niger Dr Lalla Malika Issofou.

Check out her new look


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abdelrahman:
Gamsu Abacha is making good of her family's legacy and popular motto of "no matter how poor they are, they will never be as poor as Dangote", Sagesse Gumsu, we get the drift, with a plate of meal like that? we dont see how you can be as poor as Dangote



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Smithkafors:
How much was inside tinubu bullion van?

Awoo88:
Once he has nothing to say, he will remember Deziani. The woman offered to come for her trial, this idiot and some zombies gave some ridiculous excuse.

SangoOlukosoOba:
GEJ was just drinking Ogogoro all through his tenure while this woman was just on a looting spree.

Sabicleaners:
Too much sense will not kill Lagos people
One trait you can't take away from Nigerians is adaptability!
We always seem to find our way around circumstance.

TTC in talks to sell old trains to Lagos. Are they safe enough?
AUGUST 10, 2011

As Toronto trainspotters gleefully take maiden rides on the TTC's Rocket, commuters in Lagos, Nigeria may be about to get some new trains of their own. Our old ones.

A TTC spokesperson has confirmed that the commission is negotiating with a private group to sell up to 260 used train cars to the West African megacity's new transit project.

"I can confirm that the TTC is in discussion with a third party that wants to purchase trains for Lagos," said commission spokesperson Brad Ross. "Over a period of time, they will be taken out of service and then transported over to Nigeria."

The cars being considered for sale are the TTC's old H-5 and H-6 models, which will be decommissioned as the TTC rolls out its new fleet of Rockets. Ross predicts the earliest they could be shipped to Nigeria is sometime in 2012.

Traffic snarls are already a major economic problem in the Nigerian capital, a booming city that will reach an estimated population of 25 million by 2015. A new above-ground rail system designed to carry 1.5 million people a day has already broken ground, and Lagos Governor Babtunde Fashola has said it "will be the most multi-dimensional and most impactful" of the government's efforts to reduce traffic congestion.

Fashola visited Toronto earlier this year to inspect the TTC trains.

The Lagos deal would be the first of its kind for the TTC. Decommissioned cars are usually sold for scrap metal and can fetch up to $1,500 dollar each. While Ross declined to discuss specific figures, he says the sticker price for Lagos is "significantly more" than scrap prices, putting the potential profits to the TTC in the millions of dollars.

It is not unusual for technology from western nations to end up in poorer countries. Marketplaces in Africa and Asia are flooded with North American clothes, computers, and even cars, but the purchase of larger technology like trains is rarer.

The cars will have to be significantly refurbished to fit existing infrastructure in Lagos, and some Nigerian media reports have lamented that the government appears to have settled on "tokundo," or used, trains instead of brand new vehicles.

Although half the cars are more than 30 years old, Ross is adamant they are perfectly safe and are only being decommissioned for capacity reasons. But he also admitted the TTC is not required to make sure the cars meet any safety standards before selling them.

"Once sold, it's up to the new operator to ensure they are in good working order," he said. "They do need to be maintained much more frequently than the new trains, simply because of their age. At some point they will run out their useful life."

Murtaza Haider, director of the Institute of Housing and Mobility at Ryerson University, said the age of the cars is definitely a cause for concern.

"We should be ensuring that there is some service life left in these vehicles and we're not going to be playing havoc with the lives of those who would ride these vehicles," Haider said. "There's metal fatigue, and that metal fatigue could result in dangerous conditions. I would be paying a close watch on this for the next ten years to see how many accidents do happen in Lagos."

He also warned that while rail systems are glamorous as far as transit infrastructure goes, they are not always as effective at reducing congestion as other options. Nevertheless, new rail systems are frequently preferred because governments can take advantage of kickbacks from large contracts.

According to media reports, the cost estimates for the Lagos rail project have varied wildly from $1.2 billion to $30 billion. In 2010, a Nigerian government watchdog accused Fashola's government of widespread corruption.

From: https://nowtoronto.com/news/next-stop-nigeria/

naptu2:
Lagos light rail’ll be ready in June – Fashola
January 9, 2013

The Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola on Tuesday said the first phase of the state Blue Light Rail project would be completed by June this year(2013).

He expressed confidence that Lagosians would start enjoying the services of the lrail project immediately.

The first phase would run from Marina and terminated at Okokomaiko area in Ojo Local Government.

Fashola spoke during an inspection of ongoing projects in the state which took him and his cabinet members to Orile-Iganmu, Alimosho and Ejigbo areas among others to assess the level of works being done by contractors.

The governor, who inaugurated the trackwork of the blue light rail at Alaba Suru, Coker-Agunda Local Council Development Area, said the level of work on the road and those of the National Theatre and Alaba-Mile 2 rail stations, would ensure early completion

He said, “In order to finish the project, the contractor did not go on vacation during the festive period. This will ensure that the project is delivered on time for the use of Lagosians.

“The first section of this rail, which started from National Theatre, Orile-Iganmu to Mile 2 Bus Stop, would be fully completed with the tracks laid.


http://www.punchng.com/news/lagos-light-railll-be-ready-in-june-fashola/

ojuoluwani:
LAGOS State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday, gave a breakdown of how his administration expended the N160 billion World Bank loan it acquired, saying the state maintained a healthy debt profile.

Fashoa, who spoke during his commemoration of 2,700 days in office and achievements in the last 100 days, in Alausa, Ikeja, said long overdue refund would go a long way in reducing the debt profile of the State, which he said the Federal Government recently published to mislead the public.

He said, “Recently, our political adversaries issued statements that we have borrowed N160 billion. What they have not told you is what we are doing with the money.”

Enumerating his government’s activities within the period under consideration he said; “In the last 100 days, we have commenced work on providing street lighting on the Muritala Muhammed Way in Yaba.

This is 10 kilometres of public lighting which will be completed by the end of this month. On Eko Bridge, Carter Bridge, Ikorodu Road, Lekki-Epe Expressway and every street and highway where there is street lighting in Lagos, it is the Lagos State Government that supplied the poles, the bulbs, the diesel and the maintenance.

“The only major highway we are not managing for street lights is the 3rd Mainland Bridge.

Fire engines, to secure lives, rail transport from Okokomaiko to Marina, with four stations of eight kilometres completed, and work heading to Marina, with piles appearing near the Eko Bridge every day are the places your Government is spending money. The expansion of the Lagos Badagry Expressway to a 10-lane highway is another place where your Government is spending money.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/10/lagos-spent-n160-bn-world-bank-loan-fashola/

Auxtin85:
Where is the vulture BBQ seller come and defend your darling president on this.

It’s 5:52 SA time and I curse you this minute, the evil you support today for selfish reasons will befall you in no distance time.

destinie2019:
There is no combination of things, actions or inactions that will make Buhari immune to the responsibilities of his misrule.

This is just another scam.

Jabioro:
I do not understanding your coronation between MKO case and the present situation at hands. I doubt it if you ever witness Abiola scenarios..I was on the street with Sowore..where were you then..Rain water!!!

Foolishbuhari:
It didn't come as a surprise! Buhari is so dull that if you let him copy from you in an exam, he'd write your name on his script too! So how do you expect such a man to lead Nigeria?

The joke is on all you who thought the shrunken herdsman could make a difference!

Tinubu rules out alliance with CPC
MARCH 21, 2011

Prospect of a possible alliance between the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN and Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, was dashed yesterday in Kano as the leader of the party and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu described CPC as parading “expired leadership.”


Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/03/tinubu-rules-out-alliance-with-cpc/



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Jabioro:
Everything shows Buhari is not in charge and if at all he is in charge he was not competent to take decision..

Racoon:
Aisha Buhari was right.Abba Kyari is the defacto president of Nigeria. This is an impeachable offense but the present NASS is a sitting duck appendage of the dullard. Zombies una see una lives?

SammyChi1988:
It is well with the poor masses... God only you can help. We need freedom. A country where only the politicians are eating and enjoying. No good roads, no light, education sector zero, no water, no employment.. God do something Ooo.

SarkinYarki:
Zombies will not like this ooo...who God don bless he don bless

Gnaeusmagnus:
My original values were from a newspaper article. It did not give figures on VIP and government debts to power. ...although from personal anectdoctal evidence...I know many MDA's owe lots of money.
The article focused on % of households in cities who were paying or not paying. And it is high.
Sorry, I can;t give you the answer you seek. I can only state what I know. And no, I ain't into this government, or the past one either.

Gnaeusmagnus:
Moghalu put himself forward for Nigerians...and Nigerians, even his own clansmen, said NO.
That's Nigeria for you. Grumble about the bad leaders to day, then on election day, still vote for them.

NigeriaIsDoomed:
We warned them. Abeg make them devalue again so that when we bring obodo oyibo currency come back e go plenty for naira.

Gnaeusmagnus:
The truth is, we may need to spend billions more than what we have in our reserve (one estimate put it at $900billion over 30 years) to get light 24/7.
And that means more money from our pocket, rich or poor.
Electricity isn't cheap. Yes, I hate saying that...but either we pay more, or we just keep on adding to our debt burden.

Gnaeusmagnus:
It isn't just government agencies not paying...a lot of ordinary Nigerians aren't paying their bills...and yes, it is the very sad truth.
Many Nigerians do illegal connections, bypass the meter and refuse to pay their bills.
Thus DISCOS have problem raising funds...and this impacts on how they would be able to pay GENCOS....and so on.
(Add the fact that NERC is keeping prices low).
A reason why we are not developed is this 'victimology' mentality among Nigerians. And guess what, we carry it into power..which is why our leaders too have issues...like leaders, like followers.

Authoreety:
What will the op gain from this?
Asking for a friend writing his project

Gnaeusmagnus:
For anyone who wants to know why DISCOS are increasing prices...
1.DISCOS and GENCOS are running at a loss.
2.Because power is private...the money to fix power is going to come from...our pockets.
3.Because of payment rates as low as 48% of the hosueholds in many cities and areas across Nigeria...DISCOS and GENCOS have trobule attracting investment
4.Did I tell you that NERC actually controlls the price....
5.Because of low oil prices, there is no money for subsidsing power
So prices go up. And to be honest....power is now private. Guess we should have talked when GEJ gave us time to say no...when he was privatisng the thing, but no, we kept quiet.

Auxtin85:
These guys will never discuss how there will be stable electricity supplies. Tariff kill una dia

blackboy:
If Nigeria did not have money btw 2015 - 2019 then that is the biggest lie..but why complain, lying is the trademark of APC.
Recovered loot is not money.
Loans from left n right is not money, Oil revenue is not money. He then should not have contested in 2019

joepepsy:
Buhari is a great leader just that Nigeria is most corrupt and laziest being on earth,all man want quick pay

Sirjamo:
In terms of total revenue generated over a four year period from all sources including oil, FIRS, loot recoveries, loans... Buhari is 300 billion dollars behind Jonathan.
If Buhari had not won that 2015 election and Jonathan continue to run Nigeria the same way, this country would have been listed for sale on Amazon.

Firefire:

‘A budget that moves domestic spending in Aso Villa from N580m to N1.7bn cannot be a budget of change’

Abuja – Sen. Eyinnaya Abaribe (PDP Abia South) on Wednesday in Abuja, berated the 2016 budget and called on President Muhammaduu Buhari to withdraw it and go back to the drawing board.

Abaribe while making contributions during the consideration of the budget, said the proposal was faulty on many grounds and could not be implemented at it was.

He said that predication of oil benchmark at 38 dollars per barrel when the crude oil price had fallen below 30 dollars per barrel made the budget unrealistic.

Abaribe faulted the government for increasing spending by 30 per cent based on borrowing.

“Mr President, my colleagues, this budget is indeed unique. After the budget presentation, the finance minister has never come to explain the details of the budget as it is normally done.

“It is a budget of change I agree, but it is a change in the wrong direction. I say it is a change in the wrong direction because it says that it is based on zero budgeting requiring all expenses to be fully justified.

“Mr President, a budget that increases spending up to 30 per cent based solely on borrowing, in what way are we justified? That is the question we want to ask the people who brought this budget.

“We know what is going on in the global economy: this budget is predicated on an oil benchmark of 38 dollars per barrel and I can now say that with oil being 28 dollars today, this budget is dead on arrival.

“The job of the opposition is to help the government to get its priorities right, so I want to please urge this government to withdraw this budget and go back to the drawing board,” he said.

The senator also faulted the adjustments made in the budget as well as allocation for spending in the Aso Rock Villa, saying that it was too exorbitant.

He said that the adjustments rather than reduce spending in areas where they were not necessary only spread it into different offices.

“Mr President, a budget that moves domestic spending within Aso Villa from N580 million to N1.7 billion cannot be a budget of change.

“We were told that in the revised budget there was an adjustment due to error, we agree but what has happened is that up to N7 billion were moved from buying vehicles and spread to offices.

“It also increased the spending that is due to renovations within the Villa.

“They are going to renovate the Villa with N3.9 billion: what else do you want to renovate there that Nigerians will see in the Year 2016?” he asked.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/01/602809/