₦airaland Forum

This is pathetic.
he should have resigned

IMO01:
Olosho

What?

n3xt:
Board only.

6k as at the last time you made enquiries.

What a country.
Between August to December, ₦2500 increment

n3xt:
Haha! I started exploring options since 2013. I didn’t allow people to convince me otherwise.

Plasterboard (whether you call it fake or cheap abi na Chinese) was used on my projects and we’ve not had any issues.

Current price at Omega is N8,500

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Pics - Plasterboard installation inside NextHome H52 (Dec 2014)

The ₦8500 comprises what?

megacontrol:
What are the alternatives to achieving same or similar ceiling as POP? Gypsum boards?

With this volume of work you have, it may be worth it to explore if those are less impacted by price increase.
May also be possible to collaborate with others to ship stuffs in.

If our builders can provide tips on how to work around this crazy POP costs we are witnessing currently.

I think someone already did the analysis and said the Gypsum board is more expensive.

I don't mind exploring.

It's costing me ₦1,300,000 and I'll love alternative, which I can then screed

1stNumeroUno:
My Oga, the disparity in price of Cement indicates that the hike is not from producer(s). A dealer told me this week that the middle men/distributors are the ones driving this particular crazy price. He confirmed that prices is still N2300-N2450 from producer. Someone corroborated it on a forum this week that a friend of his has made over N10m from this 'madness'.
So let's excuse the FG and talk to ourselves. We're bunch of greedy and callous people.

The government has its numerous shortcomings too o and we won't stop talking about them.

Yes, it's the middle men doing this.

My block producer confirmed same thing from Lafarge.

Same old price.

May God help Nigeria

coldcandy:
Those pakistani cab drivers!
My first trip to Dubai (the cabdriver was so friendly and talkative enough to understand it was my first time in dubai), the guy call me my bill in dollars, airport to bur dubai. I told him to repeat it 3 times. The 3rd time he said dirhams.

There are many migrants in UAE. Indians and Pakistan citizens are more than other races

DancingSkeleton:
how big is your project?

Just a family dwelling at the front and block of two flats at the rear.

Cause we did piling, spent almost ₦10m on Foundation alone

What's happening with BUA and Ibeto Cement?

spyder880:
I had advocated a waiting game, but developers are sometimes impatient and will need to spend that money before they lose it. But, do we see a future in this country where these prices will reverse significantly? So that we will not have to wait forever. A lot of buildings became abandoned projects just because people waited.

So my next strategy is to stock. I have turned some sections of my properties to stores where I will be packing lots of building materials like iron rods, plastic pipes for plumbing and electrical, wires, keys and locks, nails, binding wires, wooden boards, house finish items and even tiles. Just anything that will not expire in a year.

Can you sell some items to me at old prices?

twinskenny:
Na so boss mi
Pop cement at the beginning of this year was around 3000 but now 8k to 9k500

Should developers stop and hope prices come down or we just pay more?

I need 100 bags of POP cement ₦1,000,000
100kg of Sponge ₦300,000
Other items ₦200,000
Labour ₦200,000

This makes no sense

spyder880:
By a bundle, he might mean 100 kg.

Making money in Nigeria is very easy (joking)

In May this year, I was asked to pay N108,000 for 100 kg of POP sponge in Onitsha, I refused because Enugu told me to bring N110,000, considering transportation, I came to Enugu and delayed for a week, I bought the 100 kg for N120,000 a week later, with abeg

Now the stuff is selling for about N250,000, don't you think we should be selling building materials instead? If I had money, I would have bought up to 1000kg, and by now I will be selling them for serious appreciation. Same thing land speculators do, same thing currency speculators do.

I was told it's ₦300,000 now in Lagos

DancingSkeleton:
Pop Sponge - 2,500
Pop cement - 9,000

My POP said I should buy 1 bundle of the Pop Sponge. How much is it?

dongc:
Nigerians are not known for evil worldwide...STOP IT....vague and condescending statement... my colleagues and people around me know Nigerians as exceptional people...we put in the work..


Do no denigrate everyone with your Chinese friend ...always insist there are bad eggs....

The act of or tendency to cheat, can be found in anyone, irrespective of race or colour.

I have been cheated by a Cab driver in UAE (Dubai) who comes from Pakistan to hustle in Dubai. He took us from our Hotel (Akas Inn) from Sharaf DG/Al Bashir and cheated with trip counting, making us pay more.

A bus driver who's a female, cheated us also in Auckland New Zealand, cause we had no idea of their currency. In come countries, they still use coins. Hence you may not really understand.

We're talking about Nigerians being cheats because we live here.

It's same way Donald Trump's crying that he has been cheated, because he believes there are crooks in America. After all, Trump himself cheated the American system in 2017 by paying less tax.

Criminals every where.

Dijita:
What is the name of your SUV?

Honda vehicles from 2003 to date (Pilot, Acura, CR-V, HRV) have Oil Life reminder

Can we claim EndSARS protests is responsible for this?

omanzo02:
The procedure to reset service intervals can be found in the vehicles manual.

More than 60% of vehicles on Nigerian roads are used ('Tokunbo') Hence, not all will have user manual or service manual. Options for people like that is either:
1. Download the manual online
2. Rely on the 'expert' for such simple fix
3. Consult Youtube

One4me:
I am still trying to figure-out what you mean happened in 2014?
Are you referring to issues you had with people like @Qc1 issues? @Maverick issues?, @Brag3 issues?, @EuroMillion issues?, @3Strike issues?
Except you are very specific, l am lost.

BTW,
DIY is not just about saving money alone, it is also about empowering yourself to be able to do things yourself but even more about the FREEDOM and the KNOWLEDGE you gain, gives you to use at any time you want.
I keep learning new things everyday.

So many Women, my own wife inclusive, can service their Car, changing filters and replacing Oils, using the right equipments, with a little help from YouTube.
Buying a Car by yourself, is not a rocket Science, in these day and age of Google, Online Dealership Displays, not to mention that anyone can walk-into a Shop and the Assistant is there to help you out. I have been buying cars since l bought the first one wayback in 1992 and have lost count, l still bought one just before the Lockdown in March.
So, whats the big deal here?

I like this your post.

I've been privileged to have traveled to at least one country in each of the 5 continents (based on 5 Olympic rings) and I can tell you that most people I've met are DIY.

December, 26 2019 I was in Paris (France) and the power in our apartment went out. I knew when other apartments around Vauban (Aulnay Sous Boi) had power, it would be a circuit breaker issue. In a foreign country, I opened the DB, saw the trip and turned the lights back on. That would have cost about €20.

3 days earlier, 23rd December, 2019 we were in Istanbul (Turkey). My wife slammed the door, without knowing the jam is unlocked. The hotel manager called a carpenter in Turkey, who opened the door and charged 80 Turkish Lira.

Sometimes, we should be able to do certain things.

At the Advent of OBD 11 vehicles in Nigeria, people get to scan their cars for ₦5,000 and if they had CEL on, they pay such for diagnosis.

Now many DIY car owners have scanners and do resolve simple fixes themselves.

Yes, you need professionals at some point (cause I'm a chartered Consultant myself), buy not in all cases.

I use an SUV that has Oil Life gauge.
Anytime I change by Oil, I need to reset the Oil Life. Imagine how much a 'rewire' or mechanic would charge novice to reset such. With YouTube, you can learn few simple fixes

Good evening guys.

We need Cement oo

150 Bags

Who can supply ooo?

See the House Speaker

see yeye Gov not wearing mask and not socially distant

EgunMogaji2:
The project is looking great. Congratulations.

Thanks bro

God bless

seunoj:
Is it first body? Post rear view

That's a 15 year old car, definitely repainted and it's obvious from the body

true2home:
Caution Caution Caution

No matter how you are highly recommended in the business world, you MUST watch your responses to unpleasant people. Its maturity and good manner. There are some responses that are just distasteful in the business climate. Words to the wise only!!!

A story was posted in Nairaland Homepage of our a lady lost a job due to her lack of manners.

The HR, chatted her on WhatsApp and she rudely asked 'who gave you my number' then went on insulting the man.

It's later the man introduced himself and the lady started begging him.

We need to control our temperament

zuraking:
Bros, people MUST eat from us. I alws create way for that but some can be more greedy. Building House na offering.

Let's bury this and move on.

People must eat from us, definitely, cause we too eat from others. But they need to act with sense.

Imagine rehabilitating small portion of 3rd Mainland for ₦18billion. How MUCH will they now use to construct a new one? ₦100billion?

GoodFaith:
People are in Business to make a living and a profit
Rent? NO, NO now
At the same time I am not going to be played or over pay for goods and services
I have bought thing from three people here
for a seller it is about making as much money as possible
for a buyer is getting the lower price for the same quality product

Everything in life has to do with preference.

I do tell my staff, that no one is indispensable. We work as consultant to top international organizations, who sing our praises for professional services we render. Yet, if we mess up, they'll move on from us to other firms that would render same service.

In getting job done, I go for the cheapest and the best.

If I want to buy bread, and I got quote from 10 people. I'll pick the best taste and best price, not because someone says a particular bread taste better or some tries to persuade to do so.

This is my project.

I've patronized those that gave me good prices and quality job.

We started with Dangote Cement and when it became expensive, we moved to Lafarge. Lafarge is cheaper and has not disappointed so far.

When I got to roofing in July, I got quote from different people. Some are ridiculously high, but I chose one that was cheap and better.

So, it's your project, patronize anyone you feel comfortable dealing with

Phylife:
Good evening my good people!
Do we have estate valuers or surveyors in the house? I'd need one to help me evaluate a 2 plot property at near Boundary in Ajegunle, please.
Thanks.

Yes, we have

michlins:
So a bag of cement is now #4,500. Which way builders?

At where?

GoodFaith:
The infom you ask me
2 shingles sheet a make a sq meter

Now help me check price
POP cement
Sponge per 1kg

Is it fillers that you guys call sponge?

maingain:
Sir, could you please share the contact to the above door maker with me via mail maingain@gmail.com. I would like to purchase some doors from him. Thanking you in advance.

Saw your mail and responded

Stomach infrastructure

Goke7:
what manner of ignorance, the US has no central electoral body that conducts election

These are so ignorant and have no idea of how stuff work.

In Nigeria, state conducts LG elections, while a central body called INEC conducts Governorship and Presidential election.

In US, each state have their separate election board and election rules. They decide how their elections would be conducted and the state legislators make laws unique to each state