Hi All,

I wonder if anyone can help or perhaps point me in the direction of where suitable information can be gathered on starting Cocoa farming. I am looking for detailed up to date feasibility information and profitability information relating to Cocoa farming involving all the stages from land preparation, up until Harvest.

I will be obviously be paying for this information so rest assured.

Thanks in advance.

'Dejavus.

ZeroTolerance:
Does he need to be for you to know he is a criminal?

Is there no difference between someone who is assumed a criminal and someone who is actually convicted of a crime?

Oh should he be addressed as "Ex-con Chief James Onanefe Ibori" by now?

With all the comments posted on here, I just cannot fathom how the supposed youths of a country can be so out of touch. The poor man has risked everything to make the country move forward yet you are not satisfied and always complaining about how he is a fraud and what's not.

Nigeria indeed is a jungle and maybe Nigerians do not deserve good government after all.

With the level of impunity that paraded the 16 years of the political reign of the opposition party, granted the corruption fight seems one sided but we have to start from somewhere.

Perhaps the poor man should have just left us at the mercy of the PDP and let them plunder our resources to the stone age.

Suprementos:
Why don't we Nigerian youths just come together in one voice that the Senate be scrapped. The Senate is becoming nuisance to the nation.

Because unfortunately the so-called "youth" are looking for ways to get in on the national cake too.
A friend of mine is a member of the house of Rep and I don't trust him as far as I can throw him.

I have just been charged N484.22 to £1 by GTBank about 30 minutes ago.

murmee:
Whao! what an Expression. It seems Nairaland is now attracting well educated, better informed people and that is how it should be. May God wipe out all the barely educated, ignorant people posting annoying comments from Nairaland. Amen.

I couldn't agree more. I have not used this site for several years based solely on the number of retarded post on here its is mine boggling.

I only blamed the easily accessible internet and a smart device. I have also noticed a lot of well thought out responses to questions and answers not some useless comments like "isokay" or "am watching".

We still have the tribal zealots to get rid off and not forgetting the set of users who's judgement is clouded by the fact that the ability to steal from government's purse is being blocked by the incumbent government.

So I say Aameen to your prayer too.

bran1:
The solar panel can also be added if money is not a problem.

The 250 watts cost 117,000 for mono crystalline.

Is this price a typo error?

Can you give more details.

1. Is this your own watch?
2. How long have you had it for?
3. What is the service history? Service by Omega or Omega Approved dealers?
4. What year was this made?
5. Do you have the original invoice?

I heard she was granted bail for 2M but still I am angry that she was granted bail at all. Driving while being heavily drunk and committing manslaughter is an office that can send you away for a long time in civilised society but then again we are not a civilised society hence why the likes of this woman will still parade herself on national TV.

She should be behind bars !!!!!

darocha1:


Well said but that isnt always the case sir.
You should also consider economic value of things at the momeny

No doubt sure.

I ll advise 2 option:

1. Sell the existing battery to finance 2 new battery bank.

2. At least get a battery balancer to ensure both battery are charged equally. although more money being spent but well worth it I suppose.

Sorry to disappoint you but adding a new battery to the existing old one is not ideal but recipe for disaster, you will end up killing the new battery. So to enjoy your solar panels it's best if you acquire 2 set of battery afresh.

My 2 cent.

Any reliable Solar Panel retailer? loads of sellers on Jiji and Konga, but unsure if they are good enough.

Hi All, many thanks for all the wonderful information being shared on here.

I am curious though about people buy separate inverter and mppt charge controller when there are Hydrib inverters that does the same job now with probably less or the same amount of both combined, is there any specific reasons for this?

example below:

NEW! DUAL MPPT SOLAR CHARGER 80A MAX
· NEW! AC/DC & MC4 cable glad
· Adjustable AC input voltage 90~280VAC
· Supports 50hz or 60hz via LCD program
· 2.4KW pure sine wave output with up to 2X surge max 5 seconds
· Built-in 3-stage high efficiency battery charger 60A
· Dual priority operation selectable: AC vs. DC mode
· Free monitoring software
· Works with 24V battery system only
· transformerless, light weight design
· USB comm port
· Transfer time <10ms
· Programmable LCD with menu
· 24 hour operation
· Intelligent battery charging control
· Built-in alarms and protections
· Suitable for wall mount
· CE, EMC certified

Ewamide:
Anoda set of cage

Welldone bro, This looks impressive.

This new set of Cages, what is their Capacity and what is the Cost if you don't mind me asking where did you procure them from?

Overall this looks good.

Wishing the best

I previously had respect for Tiwa Savage but not anymore. She is just being childish plain and simple...

EgunMogaji:


Unfortunately it's none of you guys. You simply don't have what it takes

But I do appreciate the novel you wrote though, it gives insight to a wounded soul but unfortunately it got absolutely boring

The empty barrel makes the loudest noise.

I wasn't really ready to take up issue with you but now seeing the trend, I can accurate describe you as someone suffering from self-grandeur.

I am sorry for people around you if you can so rude to people you have never met before, I hope you just happen to leave in Ibadan though, because indigenous people from Ibadan are exactly the opposite of what you present yourself as.

Also quoting Frank Lloyd Wright..... talking impractical, yet want to import the foreign style at all cost so everyone knows the you are the Sandlapper ....

You are what they call an Oxymoron.

EgunMogaji:


I don't care where you practice and I still stand by my statement.

You are a sham architect based strictly on the nonsense that you wrote.

Makes you feel good, doesn't it?

Each to their own, fortunately for you, the facade of the internet has given your likes the power of invincibility.

The Nairaland Architect/Construction/ Jury.

Enjoy your internet fame.

EgunMogaji:


I do drive practically into my garage that adjoins the kitchen/living room. And I'm currently constructing same in Ibadan right now, so what's your point?

Yours is the worst kind of an architect. You will emboss your own personal ideologies into the clients project and he will have to live with it long after you're long gone from the project.

Typical.

I have not said anything negative about adopting foreign designs neither have I suggested such, I was merely pointing out to easily gullible users ready to adopt a foreign design based on esthetics alone without considering functionality and I had a specific maybe not apparent example in mind when I made reference to the garage scenario but it obviously does not fit every case.

Constructive criticism has its merit rather than personal attacks.

And I practise in the UK by the way.

Architect here:

Hi As much as adopting modern design is good, ensuring the design is functional with respect to the location is very important. A good architect will be able to adopt your foreign design , in terms of form and functionality paying attention to natural lighting and circulation/ventilation. And when I say circulation, I am referring to how we move around the house from our African/Nigerian settings. How many people practically drive into their garages adjoining the kitchen/living room etc.

Just food for thought when adopting foreign designs.

BoiledHead:


Excuse me you are taking it as if 199 is the rate. The rate is 299. What stop from calling the bank to confirm? After all just a few hours before then it was 299 and suddenly 199 and it's the only bank.. that should spark some suspicion. But because Nigerians are quick to play smart and try to exploit every opportunity they went to make bulk payments.

Now the bank has taken their money back they are calling Cbn as if it's not 299 that is the rate.

You say insurance? Insurance does not cover those kind of errors. The bank would bear the full loss which obviously they don't want to bear.

I knew the bank will take their money. Access bank did same thing they did not learn. Now they are calling cbn again. Lol

Actually insurance does cover these type of errors.

And I kid you not.

There was a time when an atm machine was dispensing £20 for every £10 requested, hence people were getting double their request. Guess what, the people didn't pay it back. Google it.

BoiledHead:
Abegi. .

This is Nigeria. A bank buy dollar at 285 and sell it at 299. In the cause of a system upgrade or error it become 199.

Who will bear the loss?

The bank? Seriously?

Yes Seriously. What do you think they have insurance for? Perhaps you dont know banks have insurances to cover for errors like this. It was their mistake so why should we pay for it?

BoiledHead:
Lol

Did you guys really think gtb won't take the money back? I knew it was a system error.

In the UK when such occurrence happens, the banks do not take the money back. Infact there was a friend of mine who had money paid into his account in error and he transferred the money somewhere else and the bank had to beg him to pay it back and he paid it back in installment. If you have spent it there was nothing the bank can do because it is their error.

Hi Bro, welldone for all the hard work.

Question about the parapet, is there any reason you didnt make use of the steel parapet you discussed on your blog?

do you have any example of where this has been put to use?

WaySeeker:
Hi,

I just received mail that my WES evaluation has been completed. Do I wait for the hard copy to arrive or can I go ahead with the EE application using the online pdf copy downloaded?

You do not need the WES report to submit the EE profile, it will only ask if you have a WES comparism.

Anyone able to recommend or advise on this? If this is the wrong forum to post to, please feel free to point me in the right direction.

Thanks

Hi All,

I need information on the cost of construction of a medium sized pool, preferably fiberglass shell built into the ground. (unless there are reasons to not go this option).

Any information will greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

solomon111:

stupidity of the highest order!
Why am i not surprised?

How so, ?

King Herod:

miscarriage of justice

How so?

I hope they rot in Hell,

slowpoke

@Beaf

You seem to have avoided answering some of the concerns raised by xwolvrine and you made mention of a framework to be laid on the table by the Finance Minister etc,  Come on, lets face facts and reality this is Nigeria we are discussing here and not some Western civilized nations where political and intellectual sanity prevails.

You keep mentioning that the long term gains of deregulation will benefit Nigerians but what about the issue of Corruption that Nigeria is wallowing in and the unimagineable salary that the politicians are pocketing, if the Jonathan as intelligent as he is cannot address the issue of corruption but deems it fit to plunge Nigerians into Fuel subsidy trauma amidst the on going bombing issues rampant in the Country , it is not rocket science to say that he has failed.

And if I remember correctly you mention that Nigerians should wake up and realise that the oil we have cannot continue to pay for our subsidy but sure it can pay for the extravagance and luxury of the thieving politicians ruling this country?

Can you sincerely tell me of one social benefit the citizens of Nigeria enjoy either Old or Young that is not paid for indirectly one way or another,  let me give you an Illustration using Kuwait

THe image below shows the list of Oil producing countries



"the kuwaiti  government occasionally disburses a portion of its budget surplus as a grant to all Kuwaiti citizens. In 2006, a grant of (approximately $700) was paid to every citizen who applied. In 2007, the government implemented a debt forgiveness scheme for Kuwaiti citizens amounting to just over $1 billion. In February 2011, the government announced a grant of estimated (approximately $5.3 billion), including (approximately $3,500) to be paid to every citizen along with free monthly food baskets to each Kuwaiti family for 14 months."

Also note that "Among the benefits for Kuwaiti citizens are retirement income, marriage bonuses, housing loans, virtually guaranteed employment, free medical services, and education at all levels."

Agreed Kuwaiti's Population (by birth) is around 2M and Nigeria 1bout 160M not that I am expecting same amount of grants and aids from the Government but Nigerians are getting a very bad bargain if any at all.

Simply put it is just not right on Nigerians no matter what arguement you want to use to support this subsidy removal, there are things that should truely be in place before issues like this should be tabled for discussion at all.

Was just watching the Fireworks Display In London to usher in the New year and Dbanj's Oliver twist was played about the 2nd or 3rd track,  Really nice.


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