I kinda support the views of the author of that article. The regulator is in no way independent and therefore cannot protect the rights of the consumers. How can a government department regulate prices fairly without undue interference? We do not even have a petroleum ministry to supervise the activities of the petroleum market.

As long as the government continues to regulate and interfere with the prices of petroleum products, no sane investor would go near it. It is simple logic that an investor's gain is the profit he makes on his investment. How can one invest a large sum of money on a project only to have another person dictate the price to charge for your services. Market forces would determine the prices and the government has no right to interfere.

It is amazing that we produce crude for export and import all the products made out of crude! The decision of the government to allow private investors build refineries is a welcome development but they should be allowed to operate freely on a level playing ground.

@traez, u should try nickleback, linkin park and van halen. U'll not regret listening to them

Seun, the question i asked was 'does MTN provide internet services to its subscribers?' The reason is because of AYA's statement that MTN's internet is consistent.

NITEL has just launched its IP warehouse in Lagos and would provide bandwidth to local Internet Service Providers at cheaper rates. The speed will also be higher than before since the IP exchange is connected directly to London via optic fibre cable which is more reliable than VSAT.

We hope this service would be taken advantage of by our ISPs to provide internet services at lower rates. One thing that is sure is that the use of VSAT would gradually fade away from the market.

Does MTN provide internet services to its subscribers?

Seun, the official fee on the website is not the exact fee paid in reality! I incorporate companies for some clients and i can tell you for free that the ordinary individual cannot register a company himself. Lawyers and chartered secretaries are allowed to do this at the CAC in Abuja. The incorporation fees cover application forms, stamp duties, incorporation documents and filing. Infact some of the fees are not paid at the CAC but at the Federal Inland Revenue Office responsible for stamp duties.

Prosper, you need to provide information about the proposed names and addresses of the company, directors, objects of the company, shareholding, share capital and the type of company to anybody you give the job to. However if you require more information send me a personal message on this forum.

Haa, I can see the sign on the PC saying Compact Disc Now i know it cannot play a DVD. Checked the MPEG decoders installed, found none! Thanks for the link i think i know the problem. Will play it on the DVD player directly, its better.

I understand his message and respect your views about the advert. The technical issues he was trying to clarify are not important to me but the fact that he has made a proposal to anyone who thinks its romantic! I dare say you would not, at least not on that statement.

Oh thanks i'll just do that but i'm not in Nigeria. However will give you a feedback soon.

I have been trying to play a DVD+R on my PC without success. I don't know the format of the recording but it should either be audio or video. Help please.

Mamba good job! I feel ashamed of patronising operators like MTN. If Globacom had not come onto the scene, they would still be selling us cheap lies like psb is not possible till 2007.

Mamba and Femi i feel u guys! Fake advert. I hated the dance advert but i think its even better than this Jerry one.

Well since this advert is being aired in Nigeria I would say that watching the sun rise in Nigeria is a natural phenomenon that is not surprising. Infact some people don't like to view the sun rise especially on weekends when they are lazying in bed. If you are in a temperate region, you would cherish the sun a lot. It's different strokes for different folks. So do you want the view of a Nigerian living in Nigeria or a Nigerian living outside Nigeria?

Fuji House of Commoton is one sure comedy. The other comedians we have prefer to act movies or stand-up comedy than to do short plays. Baba Suwe is my favourite anyday. Look out for Madam Princess, she is very good.

@Seun, Emem's mother works at NTA.

I am aware of that but i mean together completely as we all know them.

I already did that yesterday and no longer get the security message. Thanks

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U guys thanx for the replies. I actually tried downloading the updates but some are unsuccessful and are always unsuccesful, don't know why. I'm using Windows XP, service pack 1, Home Edition 2002. I guess i'll continue to get the 'install updates' until i'm able to succeed.

Please, why does my PC keep asking me to get Windows Update because the PC is vulnerable to security attacks from the Internet?

I get the updates everyday and it keeps telling me to update! It's frustrating! Is it the presence of worms, virus or some other threats? I also need to know the best anti-virus to download.

Its unnatural and i can't comprehend how u can give a gift of something that does not belong to u!

Only one person did all that? I've not been able to watch the news! Thanks for the info

Dominobaby I don't know how u did it but I did not like 'Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels' whatever, because I didn't understand it. Long time ago though!

Seun, thanks for the advice. I'll get prepared.

Ra, I think you do have a taste for good films

I love shopping in whatever form, online shopping, window shopping or just sitting down and discussing shopping. But this year, i'm getting my finances right and thinking in the right direction not to buy everything on impulse. It just leaves u broke and desperate for more money.

After the cold shower take a warm glass of milk and if u live in the tropics, spray ur room!

Seun, is this another mobile nigeria forum. Anyway watched an interview on the Kush members and she revealed that. She also said she was planning an exhibition. Emem is a lawyer don't know if she practises. The last one, can't remember her name now is Mrs. George. Finito!

Just saw 'Finding Forrester', absolutely fantastic. I've not had the opportuinty of watching 'Godfather' and don't even tell people, its such a shame! All the seasons of '24' could make u stay indoors for two days. The suspense is remarkable. Been out of tune for a while now and looking forward to watching 'Hotel Rwanda' and 'Diary of a mad black woman'. I love epic films, comedy, action, sci-fi, cartoon and thriller. Don't talk about best-sellers.

Anybody loves books?

I love Najee cos he has introduced some kind of beats into the whole thing. Like Dave Koz, Kenny G but generally i love music so maybe not too much jazz

Since the last member got married, i think they have not been able to get together again. Lara does some kind of drawing and painting so i guess they are all busy with other things