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AdvertsRe: I Urgentlty Need A Shipping Agent In The Uk To Ship A Bus From London To Lagos F by blacksta(m): 4:39pm On Jun 05, 2009
Tayo-UK:
0044 2082997700

Call that number and ask of Natalia or Lisa and they should be able to assist you.
But you have to get them the measurement of what you are sending before they can give you a quote.
They have vessels departing from Tilbury almost every other week.
Hope that helps
What is the name of this company -
PoliticsRe: More Insult From Ghana - Nigeria Now Regarded As A Case Study by blacksta(op): 4:10pm On Jun 05, 2009
Abuzola:
Blacksta are u a ghanian ?
No i am not  - why do u ask?
PoliticsMore Insult From Ghana - Nigeria Now Regarded As A Case Study by blacksta(op): 3:20pm On Jun 05, 2009
Deep below the Gulf of Guinea lies the key to Ghana's economic future.

After decades of casting jealous looks at its oil rich-neighbours, the taps of Ghana's very own oil boom are about to open.

As the oil starts to flow, so, Ghanaians hope, will the money needed to move the country into the next economic league.

But as many oil-rich African nations have found, oil is as likely to be as much of a curse as a blessing.

Gold, cocoa and oil.  Most countries would settle for an abundance in one lucrative natural commodity. Ghana can now boast quite a

collection.


In 10 years time Ghana will be a very prosperous nation
Kwabena Duffuor, finance minister, Ghana

Having built an economy on its rich gold reserves, plentiful supply of timber and extensive cocoa plantations, the country will soon have a new resource to sell.

Ghana's offshore oil wells are set to start pumping in 2010 with predictions that they could eventually produce some 10 billions barrels of oil.

And despite the fall in the price of and demand for oil during the global recession, the Ghanaian government remains confident that an oil windfall will deliver all that it has promised.

"In 10 years time Ghana will be a very prosperous nation," says finance minister Kwabena Duffuor.

"We will be an oil exporter, doing very well in gold mining and with a strong financial sector - we will have a very buoyant economy', he says.

Oil prosperity

To make the most of the new oil fields, the government has transformed the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) to ensure it can cope with the demands of oil extraction.

Ghana's economy is ready for a big oil boost.

GNPC has entered into a joint agreement with a number of foreign oil companies to help extract and deliver the oil.

While Ghana may be short on domestic oil industry expertise, it's not short on people wanting to lend a hand.

Earlier this year, Norway sent a government delegation to advise the Ghanaian government to offer their knowledge on dealing with the country's oil find.

The offer came after Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary general, contacted the Norwegian government keen to make sure that his native country avoided the "oil curse".

[size=14pt]It is now expected that Ghana could develop a fund for oil revenues similar to Norway's $322bn (£197bn) sovereign wealth fund.
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Failing neighbours

Ghana does not have to look far for examples of "worst-practice" oil industry development.



[size=20pt]Just down the coast lies the rich oil region of the Nigerian Delta, one of the most dangerous parts of West Africa.[/size]

"There are a million lessons that Ghana can learn from Nigeria," says Duncan Clarke, an oil expert at Global Pacific & Partners.

"From the parking of oil funds abroad, to the direct plundering of state resources and simple corruption, Ghana has plenty of things to avoid," he says.

A living for the locals

One of the major concerns in Ghana is that the country's population will not be able share in the oil boom.

We've seen what others that have found oil have gone through and we've looked at their mistakes Kwabena Duffuor, finance minister, Ghana

"If locals do not have the skills and access to the oil industry, then you end up with a situation where people are very aggrieved."

The Ghanaian government has asserted that its oil find will be of benefit to the whole of the country, but many are concerned that good intentions may not turn into reality.

"Spreading the wealth among the population is much easier said than done," according to Mr Clarke.

"There are plenty of examples in developing economies where this has not happened."

Crude hopes?

With the oil not set to flow for another year, the government is working hard to manage the country's soaring expectations.

For charity workers in the country, the oil find offers a one-off opportunity to boost the living standards of the poorest members of society.

Martin Derry, of the the non-governmental organisation Pronet North, believes that once the oil funds start to flow, people will need to be patient before they see any improvements to their lives.

"Once the oil revenue arrives I expect the government to channel it into the deprived Northern area of Ghana, but I don't see that happening any time soon," he says.

But while the doubts and worries persist, both inside and outside the country, the Ghanaian government remains resolutely optimistic.

[size=20pt]"We've seen what others that have found oil have gone through and we've looked at their mistakes," says Dr Kwabena Duffuor.


"Our oil will be a blessing and not a curse."
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8081717.stm
PoliticsRe: World Bank Releases List Of Nigerian Looters by blacksta(m): 1:21pm On Jun 05, 2009
Deep Soul:
What am I gonna dohuh

Erm erm, maybe, print it out, frame it and take it to the National Musuem?

You have any better ideas?
same here - as a Nigerian i no get the balls to act. i go scream and after go and eat my eba case closed.
PoliticsRe: Revealed: Why Soludo Was Removed! by blacksta(m): 12:53pm On Jun 05, 2009
desgiezd:
What I have always hear[b]d is that you dont change a winning team [/b]but that is not applicable to Nigeria as we are wont to replace our "panadols" with e "be like panadols"
Whose defination are u using for the term " Winning team"
PoliticsRe: Revealed: Why Soludo Was Removed! by blacksta(m): 12:49pm On Jun 05, 2009
Deep Soul:
Lol@Ajara Ewuro

U wan blind our eyes? Point taken! lol

But really, would you blame Nigerians? We r used to having leaders who want to sit tight forever.

We are used to to words like "remove, elongation, forceful, third term" etc

It's a mind thing.
[size=80pt]lol[/size]
PoliticsRe: World Bank Releases List Of Nigerian Looters by blacksta(m): 12:48pm On Jun 05, 2009
Deep Soul:
Seriously, Odili can single handedly beat all these people on the list hands down!

This list was accurate maybe 10 -12yrs ago, definitely before democracy.

The new generation of thieves have ursuped that list jare. Give us an updated version
and what the hell are u going to do with an updated list - mere mocking shocked
PoliticsRe: Revealed: Why Soludo Was Removed! by blacksta(m): 9:26am On Jun 05, 2009
AjaraEwuro:
[size=78pt]Soludo was not removed, he finished his five year term, whats wrong with Nigerians.[/size]
u should direct your vent at the northern part of Nigeria.
PoliticsRe: Would U Support The Kidnapping/killin Of Politicians Children In Nigeria? by blacksta(m): 6:25am On Jun 05, 2009
@poster


I agree with u to some extent but no killing. Their must be a non violent way of seizing power or effecting change in Nigeria. I think Nigerians should understudy the people of Thailand.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria In D8? by blacksta(m): 8:23pm On Jun 04, 2009
AjaraEwuro:
Ezeagu

Who told you it has to do with religion, may your di ck break in two.
huh
PoliticsRe: How To Stop Nepa (phcn) From Collecting Money by blacksta(m): 5:22pm On Jun 04, 2009
lannre:
Please I need the support of Nairalander to stop this exploitative act of PHCN. Even when there is no power for months bills keep running with the same tarrif, How can we stop them from billing till there is a stable power supply in Nigeria(even if its a dream). Or how do we compel the organization to make available pre paid meter. I cant imagine paying any of my cell phone service provider without any service. This is frustrating.
I dont understand - how can they produce a bill with readings different to what u have on the meter installed on yr property

huh
PoliticsRe: Ode To Prof.soludo(submit Your Felicitation Messages Here) by blacksta(m): 2:28pm On Jun 04, 2009
i dont know anything about soludo - The only notable thing i hear everyone saying is bank consildation - i will hold my comments.
PoliticsRe: Let There Be Light in Nigeria ! by blacksta(m): 2:26pm On Jun 04, 2009
vison 202020 - sign here
PoliticsRe: Pregnant Briton/nigerian Drug Pusher Sentenced To Life by blacksta(op): 11:21pm On Jun 03, 2009
agabaI23:
It is not an assumption. She confessed that she used the sperm of a male inmate to get herself pregnat to avoid the death penalty. How she did that is left for her to explain. But she said noone raped her. She probably told one of the inmate to get her pregnant or even a warden.http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090603/twl-drug-charge-briton-jailed-for-life-41f21e0.html
Why are u talking like u didnot go to school . so are u saying she performed an IVF on herself
PoliticsRe: Pregnant Briton/nigerian Drug Pusher Sentenced To Life by blacksta(op): 11:13pm On Jun 03, 2009
Remii:
This lady got  pregnant in the prison. Why no one is talking about the randy prison warders and prisoners abuse. huh embarassed shocked
unfortunately according to the u.k news on t.v she proposed to get pregant to avoid execution.
PoliticsRe: Pregnant Briton/nigerian Drug Pusher Sentenced To Life by blacksta(op): 11:08pm On Jun 03, 2009
RichyBlacK:
@AjaraEwuro,

Let us make the following assumptions:

Assumption 1: She deliberately got pregnant.
Assumption 2: There is evidence that she knowingly got pregnant to escape the death penalty.
Assumption 3: You're made the final arbiter on whether she lives or dies.

What would you recommend for her?

Thank you.
On Moral grounds - i would cease execution until baby has been delivered and is in safe custody. The Law of the country should be followed to the paper. Please bear in mind that should confessed to knowingly attempting to transport drugs outside laos.
Nairaland GeneralRe: Please Join In If You're A Fan Of Becomrich's. by blacksta(m): 10:56pm On Jun 03, 2009
death to all becommricjh enemies.
PoliticsRe: Sharia Council Condemns Move On Death Penalty by blacksta(m): 10:16pm On Jun 03, 2009
biina:
Though I am less interested in the arguments presented in the article, I feel Nigeria needs to maintain capital punishment as an option.
Efforts should be towards improving the judiciary and reducing its abuse.

Some criminals simply deserve to die. I don't see the justice in keeping a criminal alive on the taxes of his victims, only in the vain hope of him becoming reformed, while risking his having an opportunity to claim more victims.
The only to be sure that a criminal would not repeat the act is to execute him.
Valid point but only in the context of countries like the U.s or any western european countries where the possiblity of a miscarrige of justice is non existent or vey low.
PoliticsRe: Sanusi Unanimously Approved By Senate by blacksta(m): 9:58pm On Jun 03, 2009
bawomolo:
Was he even question in the house or did they all eat BBQ while approving him.

anyway who cares.
He was grilled for 3 hours in the senate - but i suspect the quality of the questions.
PoliticsRe: Yar'adua For Second Term? by blacksta(m): 9:43pm On Jun 03, 2009
Please dont curse me.
PoliticsRe: Lets Have An Honest Debate About Federal Character by blacksta(m): 9:39pm On Jun 03, 2009
The fundamental fact of the matter if it is in the Constitution then it should followed 100 percent.  It is illegal for the president to do contrary and therefore Yar adua should be impeached but unfortunately we have stark illiterates in the House of reps and senate who have failed woefully to identify their left from right.
PoliticsRe: The Map Of Biafra by blacksta(m): 9:17pm On Jun 03, 2009
And who told u Rivers State want to be part of this shambles u call biafra.
PoliticsRe: Indices Of A Failed State - Where U Cant Demonstrate by blacksta(op): 8:33pm On Jun 03, 2009
biina:
and because 'peaceful' protesters were dispersed with tear gas in oakland, the US is a failed state? undecided
There is a difference between a protest and a riot. Often in Nigeria, civil protest are hijacked by rioters.
If the protest is unlawful then the police have the right to disperse it.
Without being privy to the details of what occurred, one cannot automatically assume that the police was in the wrong.
How many times in the U.s are demonstrations dispersed by tear gas . I would ask that u watch the footage again from my own observation it clearly shows that demonstrations were pre arranged. it is well organised event with visible presence of traffic marshalls or event agents and i fail to see anywhere in the footage where it is was hijacked by rioters. Did u see where a man wearing the red tshirt or uniform been dragged into the nearby policestation.
PoliticsRe: World Bank Releases List Of Nigerian Looters by blacksta(m): 7:36pm On Jun 03, 2009
jamace:
See serious matter has turned into ethnic war o. Na wa for this concoction called Naija o. angry

@ Poster
Please, provide the source in the form of a link. Or if hearsay, please state it as such. Thanks.
Sagamite:
Bloody slowpoke, na only Hausa people steal our moneyhuh

Fool! Dead on arrival.
Obviously u two are looking at wrong list - The list provide by the OP clearly shows other non northern names.
PoliticsRe: Please Help Catch This Guy. by blacksta(m): 5:46pm On Jun 03, 2009
1luvkipsus:
Never any bad news around the globe without their names being mentioned. Smart people indeed!!
another moronic comment - It is not by force to leave a comment.
PoliticsRe: Senator Ayogu Eze & Sanusi Lamido Comedy Hour Display Outside The Senate. by blacksta(op): 5:45pm On Jun 03, 2009
moneygurl:
lol, I cannot stop laughing especially the you are blocking the camera part.

I like lamido sanusi's sense of humor, especially the end his response to the obama question
The whole country is one big joke " Can u leave the camera" as if the guy was carrying the camera.
PoliticsSenator Ayogu Eze & Sanusi Lamido Comedy Hour Display Outside The Senate. by blacksta(op): 5:27pm On Jun 03, 2009
PoliticsRe: Sanusi Unanimously Approved By Senate by blacksta(m): 5:11pm On Jun 03, 2009
Kobojunkie:
I guess this means that Section 14.3 does not apply in this case? I mean since the decision to install him anyways is unanimous? grin
Federal Character My Ass - Please put the right person.
PoliticsRe: What I Would've Told Yar'adua If He Was On Nairaland by blacksta(m): 4:56pm On Jun 03, 2009
AjaraEwuro:
i will tell him there are more fools and idiots on NairaLand than he will ever dream about.
huh


it is not by force to leave a meaningfull post.
PoliticsRe: Pregnant Briton/nigerian Drug Pusher Sentenced To Life by blacksta(op): 4:29pm On Jun 03, 2009
RichyBlacK:
At least the Laotians appreciate the value of life. I'm not sure if the United States, China, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and other nations still steeped in blood-thirsty laws from the abyss of man's historical darkness have any such laws that exempt pregnant women from being executed.

Though the Laotian government can do more and abolish this stain on humanity called the "death penalty" in Laos, I praise them for recognizing the sanctity of the life of the unborn child.
have u forgotten that she manipulated the law by choosing to get pregnant in prison
PoliticsIndices Of A Failed State - Where U Cant Demonstrate by blacksta(op): 4:04pm On Jun 03, 2009

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