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How long does this ppp comtract last? Tue arrangement sounds good depending on whst the ticket price is. Amaechi admitted tickets are subsidized and this company is taking 20% of the revenue.

Lol maybe he was using a tripod.

The federal government moves slower than a tortoise. Lol would they took this long to start online ticketing for Nigerian air. At least the racketeering will be reduced.

government plans to begin the reconstruction of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railways.

You guys have been planning forever. Ever since G.E pulled out the FG has been confused. Why continue the deal with Transnet South Africa?

By Cyril Okonkwo, Abuja

Nigeria’s Cabinet has approved a 900 million Naira E-ticketing agreement with a private company for a Secure Automated Fare Collection Solution for the Railway Corporation.

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, stated this while briefing State House correspondents after Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Amaechi said that the agreement, which would be on public-private partnership basis, would have the company, SECURE IB, spend the sum of N900m for the E-ticketing project and receive 20% of revenue that would accrue from the project.

The minister said; ”the E-Ticketing would replace ticket racketeering, touting, corruption, among others.”  

Nigeria’s railway rehabilitation programme has led to increased activities in the rail system and with the full commencement of the Abuja-Kaduna railway, many travelers prefer the train.

It is also expected that the Lagos-Ibadan railway would commence full operations even as the government plans to begin the reconstruction of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railways.

Report says with these development, getting tickets for train travels has become increasingly difficult because of the high demand for it, leading to the activities of middlemen and touts.

It is hoped that with the introduction of the E-ticketing system, the difficulties encountered by travelers in getting their tickets will be eliminated.

Mercy Chukwudiebere

Source: https://www.von.gov.ng/cabinet-approves-n900m-e-ticketing-deal-for-railways/

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Hopefully they're smart enough to plan out the logistics unlike the milk processing plant in kano. The milk farmers there have transport they supply via motorcycles or cars. They dont have refrigerated trucks or storage containers.

"From the 'ruga' to this facility, we do not have cooling system. The herders have to rush with the milk so that it doesn't spoil using motorcycles. When it gets here, we carry out our analysis then we pasteurize it or we distribute it to hawkers.

"So what I am telling you is that it is only in this facility that we have chiller. We do not have cooling van or cooling tank that we can use to transport fresh milk to up-takers in Zaria. We use taxi service to transport our products that is why we are yet to go into mass production," Usman added.

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This clown is at it again. Last time he said Kanu was being held by the navy.

Attamimi:
You mean I should explain how he couldn't recognize Bi-afrauds from the rest of other Nigerians? �

You should explain why you're whining foolishly over the visa restrictions. Maybe you think America is part of ECOWAS. Lol you clowns are too pathetic. You're only good at asking stupid questions and spewing inane comments.

The Nigerian government is scrambling to rectify the situation for you. Hopefully that will dry your tears soon.

Atouke:
Ita enang should stop lying. Calabar - itu road that he told us the FG was going to construct up till now nothing is going on in that road .

They're supposedly going to raise sukuk bonds to fix that road.

Attamimi:
Most Nigerians in the USA are your brothers. I mean your fellow Bi-afrauds (Be a fraud).
You've got a lot to lose �

Your comment is upsurdly stupid. I shouldn't expect much from some clown crying over visa restrictions like they're owed the right to visit or live there. If you're so bent on reuniting with your family members just go back to nigeria.

Lol none of you clowns can explain how evil trump personally wronged you. Keep crying your salty tears.

Attamimi:
What is this one saying bayii?

Lol did Trump Wrong by not letting you go to America? Lol you people like whine. I wonder if you'd cry this much if North Korea did the same or just move on with your day.

Lol some clown said Nigeria should issue a travel advisory. I wonder why he isn't celebrating. Who cares if trump issued visa restrictions? Trump did nothing wrong.

Rosskiki:
Is it time for the FG to warn Nigerians that they are heading to an even bigger fire by visiting the United States?

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UPDATE 6th Aug 2019:

Uruguay and Venezuela have just issued travel advisory warnings to their citizens planning to visit the US.

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12Monkeys:
Idiot , Nigerians are not buying used cars because they prefer them from brand new ones but because the average Nigerian's purchasing power plus the useless worthless naira makes it near impossible to afford one.

If you are assuming that this foolish tarrif will somehow see an influx of car assembly plants then you are more stupid than I thought. Where is the power ? The steel plants? The support industries that will produce tyres, batteries, car upholstery and whatnot?

You think Toyota or any other major car manufacturer hasn't done their homework on the feasibility of operating a car assembly plant?

Yaribanza Goat.

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Lol mentally retarded clown stop displaying your stupidity. If you increase the price of used cars it'll push demand for newer ones. Second innoson cars are domestic so they'll an alternative new or used. You also forgot the bill in question gave low interest loans to anyone buying made in nigeria cars. In the same year buhari also announced 6% loans for made in nigeria cars. Instead of telling your foolish lies enlighten yourself on the facts.

Dont ask me foolish questions. I didnt claim there would be sn influx of assembly plants. You're being up strawman arguements because you cant defend your lies about why the bill was vetoed.

Besides, the policy if implemented would enable Nigerians access zero interest car loan as provided in the Bill.

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/rejection-of-auto-policy-bill-causes-disquiet-in-automobile-industry.html

He said the Agency would soon roll out a financial scheme that would afford Nigerians the opportunity to purchase vehicles with only 10% of the market total price of vehicle, and widow of many years to pay the remaining balance at an interest rate of 6-8 percent.

Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council ( NADDC ), Jelani Aliyu

Enang said that the Federal Government was determined to boost security at the high sea and coastal areas to curtail the activities of sea pirates at Ibaka seaports.

The navy needs do a better job defending our maritime domain from illegal fishers aswell. They're stealing billions from Nigeria. It would reduce fish imports and lower food prices. If foreigners want to get licensed ok but preference should be given to Nigerians. There's other fishery terminals in Rivers and Ondo that need attention.

12Monkeys:
Mor0n, the presidency rejected the bill because it falls short on their own 150 and 100℅ tariff.

And stop trying to appeal to Innoson that he would be making a killing with this useless tariff.

Lol you're clearly a foolish liar. Who knows why you feel the need to express your stupidity daily. The bill wasn't rejected because of the tarrif. You also to daft to notice the innoson joke. He would stand to benefit from the bill there's no arguing that fact.

Oduwole, however, argued that the bill should be in tandem with the realities of comparative economic values.

“There is need for a policy that will take us to where we want to be. Nigeria just signed African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement.

“We need an auto policy that will be enduring; we don’t want a policy that we will have and after a few years, we will need to change it and that is why we are calling for more contributions.

“We are doing that so as not to take away from those that have invested in it now.

“We are looking at the sector now because we want to compete with the whole continent.

Special Adviser to the President on the Ease of Doing Business, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole

punchng.com/why-buhari-didnt-sign-bill-granting-10-year-tax-incentive-for-auto-industry-aide

The Federal Government has promised to reactivate the abandoned fishing terminals in Akwa Ibom to complement its drive for the non-oil economy as  well as create employment for the teeming youth.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Ita Enang, disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday after the tour of facilities at the Akai Ebughu and Ibaka terminals all in Mbo Local Government Area of the state.

Enang said that over N100 billion would be required to bring the project to its full completion, adding that the project, when completed, would boost the economy of the nation.

He said that remedial measures would soon commence in the terminals to harness business activities, pending the full completion of the project.

“Part of our effort is to make sure that the economic potential of Nigeria in the sea, including agriculture, fishing, port activities and all things that can engage citizens of this country as well as generating revenue for the economy are activated.

“We are assessing the state of these multipurpose terminals which were initially conceived, planned and constructed primarily as fishing terminals but it is for all kinds of vessels and all economic activities.

“These terminals when activated can take care of the economic challenges of this country, which include fishing and all kinds of import, which would create employment,” Enang said.

The Presidential aide added that part of the reasons for assessing the project was to let the investors identify the potential of the facility and take advantage as well.

“The essence of this visit is to let investors see the potential here; some of the investors that can be interested in investing in this terminal are those who are building trollers, ships and other sea going vessels.

“We have to show them the facilities which they could use in ship building.

“Others could be interested in operating in this port for the purpose of going into the Atlantic Ocean to fish all kinds of marine life that are of export quality and can be used here,” he said.

Enang said that the Federal Government was determined to boost security at the high sea and coastal areas to curtail the activities of sea pirates at Ibaka seaports.

He said that government was also working out modalities for alleviating the plight of the people in the coastal area.

Representative of the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-agege, who was in the entourage, Mr Azuka Agbihi, pledged the commitment of the National Assembly to ensure the actualisation of the project.

Speaking on behalf of the people, the President of Oro Union, Mr Etim Atteh, commended President Muhamadu Buhari for sending the team to assess the abandoned terminal.

He appealed to the Federal Government to ensure an urgent reactivation of the terminals for the growth of the economy.

Source: https://dailytimes.ng/2020/02/01/fg-to-revamp-abandoned-fishing-terminals-in-aibom-presidential-aide/amp/

The initial Automotive Bill passed by the National Assembly but rejected by the President provided for a 70 percent duty on FBUs and a 35 percent duty on used vehicles.

Lol what's going to stop Buhari from vetoing this one? Meanwhile Innocent Chukwuma is rubbing his hands hoping the bill passes.

solmus:
Obasanjo approved Ibom sea port as thats on exclussive list, Tinubu's Lekki port LFTZ enterprise co-funded it with the chinese, please tell me what ibo man did except shamefull chest beating

Stop spreading false information. Lekki port LFTZ is obviously a financing LDSP. Ibom Deep seaport is being funded by Akwa Ibom state, Federal government and Bolloré- PowerChina Consortium. It's even referenced in article.

Bolloré Africa Logistics–PowerChina International Group Limited Consortium (the “BolloréPowerChina Consortium”) has emerged the preferred bidder for the Ibom Deep Seaport Project (IDSP). This selection followed a rigorous evaluation process conducted by the Evaluation Committee convened by the IDSP Ministerial Project Development and Steering Committee (MPDSC) on competing bids received in response to the IDSP Request for Proposal (RFP). China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. emerged as the reserved bidder.

The Honourable Minister of Transportation has approved the IDSP project to proceed to the next stage of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) procurement process which is negotiation with the preferred bidder with the view to work out the investment and concession details.

https://www.icrc.gov.ng/preferred-bidder-for-ibom-deep-seaport-selected/

The IDSP is promoted by the Akwa Ibom State Government and will be owned by the federal government through the Nigerian Ports Authority in partnership with the Akwa Ibom State Government and private investors.

https://ppp.icrc.gov.ng/project/55)

Yankee101:
You'll do good in/with project management

Thanks.

immhotep:
You see what APC has done to ashacot

His merits on security is even questionable. The government hadn't released crime stats in 2 years.

ashacot:
However apart from security, what other index would one use to fault the present administration giving the slimest of revenue from any government?

How about the rising u employment rate and low growth in the economy. The Economics Growth and Recovery Plan failed all its benchmarks.

This guy is a compulsive liar. He should've been fired for being so bad at his job. There's guys on nairaland who would do his job 10 times better.

solmus:

*If only the can build their own Intergrated Power Project and the development and industrilization would be astronomical

Doesn't Ibom power plant count? If the FG should expidate concession of Ebughu Fishing terminal. Another option is letting the state have it. The governor wants a fish processing plant there. ALSCON coming back online would be a major boast.

shugabasbn:
The law is good but i would have loved if there is a law to ban Almajiri and make education compulsory at least to secondary school level with female empowerment.

They did make school compulsory. The almajari will be integrated into system. It's not a ban but it's better than nothing. What does female empowerment policy entail?

Naptu2 the law does nothing. Your long reply doesn't dispute anything I posted on this thread. You made a straw man points. The child right act doesn't require you get a secondary school degree before marriage. If you dont want discuss on nairaland that's fine.

The law is just a feel good law to get people talking but doesn't do anything in actuality. A few speaches and donations are good but are drops in the bucket. There's much more they can do. If you look at why most people dont finish school you'll see its because finances. Marriage is tiny percentage of the whole.

BRASH:
. With the kind of politics we play in this country, i doubt the fec will give the final approval any time soon. Not in the next ten years.

Lol hopefully they're done in less than a year. IDSP success is money in the governments pockets since they own a stake in it. The FG has been fast with IDSP compared to how tediously slow they were with Lekki Deep seaport. Lekki was approved 2003 and construction recently began. IDSP was approved in 2015.

asha80:
simply build a rail from the port to connect to aba and join the already existing ph to maidugiri rail line

A standard guage rail line is preferable.

Limitednow:
Oga this is a state project not that of Buhari

That's incorrect. The FG is even budgeting money for the port like they're doing with Lekki Deep seaport.

The IDSP is promoted by the Akwa Ibom State Government and will be owned by the federal government through the Nigerian Ports Authority in partnership with the Akwa Ibom State Government and private investors.

https://ppp.icrc.gov.ng/project/55)

The FEC should approve the project expediently. I would also like Amaechi to plan a north south rail for this project. It would reduce the amount truck that will inevitably come into Akwa Ibom. Then the FG could make money on freight shipping.

She emphasized the need for them to acquire and upgrade themselves in the requisite skills that would be needed during construction and operations of the port.

The schools in Akwa Ibom should be offering skills training if they arent already. The state has it's own university and polytechnics. Even the highshools could prep graduates on it.

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The Ministerial Project Development and Steering Committee (MPDSC), has commended the Akwa Ibom State Government for compliance with all the requirements needed for the establishment of the Ibom Deep Seaport.

The Chairman of the committee, A.D Suleiman gave the commendation during a meeting with members of the Akwa Ibom State Technical Working Committee for the realization of the Ibom Deep Seaport at Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo.

The chairman explained that the purpose of the meeting was to update members on the progress so far achieved for the Ibom Deep Seaport project.

He said one key factor that necessitated the meeting was to provide an avenue for the adoption of the updated Full Business Case for unward submission to the Federal Executive Council.

Mr Suleiman expressed gratitude to the Akwa Ibom State Government for the level of commitment shown towards the actualisation of the port, assuring that the project will soon receive final approval from the Federal Government for commencement of operations.

On his part, the Director General of Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Engr. Chidi Izuwah, opined that, with the level of success recorded by the Akwa Ibom State Technical Working Committee on the realization of the Ibom Deep Seaport, it is time to break grounds for take off of the project.

He urged the committee to be target driven in order to achieve the task

The Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Technical Committee on the realization of Ibom Deep Seaport, Mrs. Mfon Usoro, affirmed that with the support received from Infrastructural Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Nigeria Port Authority(NPA) and the Federal Ministry of Transportation(FMOT), the Committee has been able to go through all the internationally accepted procurement processes that will lead to the actualisation of the port.

“We have also completed works in the Full Business Case, a part of why we convened today with the Federal Ministry of Finance, ICRC, NPA, and the FMOT, was to agree on work-plan between now and end of first quarter of the year, 2020 so we can have final approval from the Federal Government on the project which is the Full Business Case”. She opined.

Mrs. Usoro disclosed that “the Committee had carefully followed the Federal Government laid down procedures for port development and the process has earned the State a reputable and biggest terminal operator in Africa with the Bollore Power China Consortium as the preferred bidder”.

While thanking the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel for putting everything in place for the implementation of the project, the Chairman assured Akwa Ibom indigenes especially host communities that they will be carried along at every stage of development.

She emphasized the need for them to acquire and upgrade themselves in the requisite skills that would be needed during construction and operations of the port.

On his part, the State Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Seaport, Mr. Akan Okon, also applauded Governor Emmanuel for his passion in developing the State.

He also thanked members of the committees for the efforts put towards the actualisation of the Seaport project.

Mr. Okon asserted that upon actualisation, the port will create lots of employment opportunities for the teeming youths as well as increase revenue for both the Federal and State Government.

Source: https://www.independent.ng/ibom-deep-seaport-meets-standard-requirements-suleiman/

helinues:
And what are the Northern elites doing about it, after all their daughters will eventually get married

The people are slaves to the "elites". A flawed law was passed and Emir Sanusi complains the phenomenon but the people do their thing. The law is pointless but the compulsory education is beneficial. Eliminating the broken almajari culture is next big step but who's marrying them anyway? Government sponsored campaigns wiould be most effective ways to change attitudes.

Read NOIpoll survey

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