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designking:
These are empty offers. The America based investors always propose big offers but that is where it ends. No action or move to actualize their talks.

Things are changing. America wants to challenge China's growing influence in Africa. The Trump administration is setting up a new fund entirely which will be focused on establishing US investment foothold in Africa in order to reduce Chinese influence and control.

This new strategy is a big deal as it is US government money. Not private US companies like GE.

The fund will apply to projects across Africa, not just Nigeria. Saying that, the US investment is unlikely to match China's but it will still be a win for African countries.

I personally believe this could be the best investment news for Nigeria in several years. I hope the Buhari government will grab this opportunity with open arms. But, don't bet on it as Nigeria may be afraid of upsetting China which is lending us so much. That will be a grave error. We need to play both sides.

The 2 elephants want to fight in our territory. If we play our diplomatic game right, there will be one winner. Nigeria.

Acidosis:
Oga, before you insult, can you explain how customer deposit increased by 10.3% while loan book dipped by 12.9%?

Nigerians banks have spent the last few years taking large impairment charges due to bad loans.

GTB probably decided to take a step back & be more cautious about lending so as to cut down on losses & increase profit.

Makes perfect sense.

IntrovertedK:
i said Ondo North is APC and did Aketi sponsored another APC candidate? Nah, he sponsored ADC or whatever they call themselves. Aketi can't win in selection of candidates in APC in Ondo state so he opt to supporting his own candidate using another party. Same thing Amosun and Okorocha are doing presently. Amosun have no edge in choosing candidate for APC buh he is supporting his candidate still using another platform. If the people of Ogun are APC loyalist, Amosun and his candidae will fail woefully.

I hope you understand now.

Thank you bro. I appreciate your maturity and and lack of abuse and insult as is usually the case with some of the youths on this forum.

I have enjoyed the exchanges. I wish Aketi all the best. As I mentioned earlier, I like that he's doing some projects and getting on with those and not playing to the gallery.

IntrovertedK:
Ondo north is APC. Wether Tinubu or nay, Borofice will still win. Aketi himself is from North...

Aketi is from Ondo North, and openly sponsored another candidate against Borofice, yet Borofice defeated him.


Everybody in Ondo North knew of the huge fallout between Tinubu and Aketi over the 'imposition' of Borofice, yet the people you claim hate Tinubu went ahead and voted the candidate he imposed?

Your argument is not adding up.

Kagawa10:
Don't mind people who talk about Ondo people hating Tinubu. There's nothing like that. The truth is for the past few years now, Ondo citizens votes have been decided by money. The highest bidder takes the cake.

It's amusing how they claim people hate Tinubu in Ondo.


Tinubu rarely intervenes directly in Ondo State matters. He visits the state may be once every 3 yrs or so and lives on the other end of the SW, Lagos. Yet, any talk of APC on the streets of Ondo State is dominated by that name, Tinubu.

Just 6 months ago, about 15 (I think) House of Assembly members who allegedly tried to impeach Akeredolu were set upon by NURTW members and beaten mercilessly. They all fled to Ibadan where they remained for several weeks, paralysing legislative work in Ondo State. I don't know if they are back till today. I heard it on good authority Tinubu had a hand in it (though I cant confirm it o).

If one man controls 15 out of 23 (I think) HoA members, what's left for the Governor?

IntrovertedK:
It can never happen my brother. He is supposed to forget about that state by now. We would rather pick an unknown party than godfatherism thriving.

So how come Borofice, who was 'imposed' by Tinubu was the only APC Senator who won 2 weeks ago. The candidate supported by Akeredolu lost. And PDP also won the other 2 senatorial seats.

There's no widespread hatred of Tinubu there as you allege. His radio station Adaba fm is one of the most popular stations for politics in the State, and a major player in Akeredolu's victory 2 yrs ago, despite the latter being at odds with the owner.

If Tinubu presents the right candidate at the right time, the candidate will win. Though it's difficult to see an APC victory in the next gubernatorial election.

omoteacher:



Tinubu won't listen to them, he won't forget how he nearly lost his life there during Jonathan's campaign. Ondo people don't like godfatherism, ask Mimiko with his popularity he still lose senatorial seat in his zone in the last election. Moreover[b] average Ondo person hates Tinubu with perfect hatred[/b]. Talking from experience, they don't hide their hatred for him. Just engage average Ondo person in conversation and hear by yourself.

Internet sha...

You people will just come with all sort of untruths.

Even as it is, Tinubu is the 2nd most influential person in APC in Ondo State, and he doesn't even bother much with the State.

Aketi should be well regarded, but a lot of people in the State just don't get him, which I think is unfortunate. I actually think he has good intentions, but he hasn't helped himself as he doesn't appear to engage well with the people he governs. Communication is very important in Politics.

From what I hear, he is doing reasonably well, but he does not pursue populist policies like most Nigerian politicians do. I like that and this should be a plus for him. However, in Nigerian politics, that could be a problem and I think that's what he's facing now.

smeag0l:
Concession will be given back to FAAN, sir. This will help employ more Nigerians as a lot of Nigerians lost their jobs when Atiku sold it to Babalakin-his ally

Those working there now are not Nigerians?

A typical Nigerian with access to lot of money is a financial danger unto himself.

You give him a 20 page agreement...he barks, what's this?? You expect me to read all this? Yet, this is a contract involving a huge amount of money. In the end, he reads through with a condescending frown, paying scant attention to the terms. He grabs his pen and signs. No comments. No questions.

Most just want to sign believing they'll sort any issues out in the future.

And then they soon realise the future is not far at all.

I came across one guy recently that is facing about N400m hit on a contract that is so bad I doubt he read it before signing it. Faced with the new reality, he told me '...and I trusted that woman so much, little did I know she was a devil. I will show her.'

Unfortunately he can't show her jack. There's no easy way out for him. The woman will be N400m richer soon. The only alternative is a lengthy court battle that'll cost him more than the N400m.

donstan18:
This is why virgin ladies will continue to be the best set women for marriage.

They are just satisfied.

You're wrong.

It's possible the woman was a virgin at the time of her marriage.

Being a virgin at the point of marriage doesn't change anything.

Btw why do Nigerians go into a certain kind of red rage when it's a woman having an affair.

Men do, yet, we don't see family members lining them up for flogging.

2 years ago, they said he has 'positioned his wife yo become governor'.

That didn't work.

Now, it's his son that's 'positioned.'


Cheap propaganda.

This is all about you, you and you. You are not thinking of the others involved in this. You claim the secret is killing you, but disclosing this family secret will 'kill' and do immeasurable damage to several people.

Consider the emotional turmoil this is likely to create in your 'daughter', her three siblings, their father - your brother. Straight away , that's 5 people whose lives may never be the same again after your disclosure. Then, there's your wife who will not forgive you in a hurry for the grave dishonesty of keeping this from her all this while and who may also begin to see you as the source of her pregnancy- related problems.

I fear you're going to end up ruinning a lot of innocent lives.

If anything, you've waited too long. The girl is 10 years old. She's known your brother as his father all along. What on earth would she make of the news that 'uncle' is actually her father. You risk messing this girl up for life. You are about to throw a devastating emotional bomb into her young life.

You had the opportunity to take responsibility and not sleep with that woman. You didn't. You could have come out immediately it happened and do the so-called confession. You didn't.

To come out now would be very selfish. Like I said in my opening, it would be about you satisfying you and you alone.

This is one secret you should keep to yourself, if only for the sake of that little girl.

On average SW have the lowest collection rates.

Many have lost trust in Nigerian politicians and in voting in general.

ednut1:
be like i be victim too o. Excision in progress since 2016. Promise of allocation since 2017

Never a good idea to buy land where excision is 'in progress.'

It's a big risk. I hope it turns out well for you.

Quorax:
The last part made me laugh. If buhari wins... A lot of Yorubas want him to win.

Lots of Yorubas will vote APC. Lots of Yorubas will vote PDP. Lots of Igbiras will vote APC. Lots of them will vote PDP. Same applies to Edos, Hausa, Niger Deltans and people's from different parts of the country etc.

I think that's democracy. I wonder why you felt the need to single out Yorubas

Most of Lekki, Ajah & the surrounding areas look like an opportunity missed by town planners & Lagos state govt in particular. Poor town-wide planning. Mostly poor, and untarred roads make for hell in the raining season. No public spaces. You have this giant 8-lane Lekki-Epe Express way that slices through the place with a lot revolving around it. For many, it's like living life right next to Lagos-Ibadan express way. Residential estates with no flora, not even a single tree in sight. All concrete. Zero cosyness.

A perfect example of an urban jungle, albeit a new one, with a lot of money floating around. Starting a new business there soon, so I just have to adapt.

I much prefer the quiet, cosy, tree-lined, small, windy roads of old Ikoyi, and parts of GRA Ikeja. Someone mentioned Shonibare Estate Ikeja. Not bad. Banana Island is like an abandoned prison. Cold & lifeless.

Without serious election day pay-per-vote by APC, I believe PDP will win Ondo. And that's despite the fact that the PDP structure in the state is weak, and lacking notable heavyweights with serious financial firepower. Heck, people will even tell you Atiku 'is a thief,' yet they'll go on to say they prefer him to Buhari.

It's the economy. People are very bitter about their economic situation. They hold Buhari responsible.

When I ask people about their voting intentions, between 7 & 8 out of 10 say they'll vote PDP. Clearly, this is not a scientific poll, hence it could be widely inaccurate. But one thing is certain, Ondo people are stubborn & independent-minded when it comes to politics. Despite the near-blanket presence of PYO posters everywhere, most of them will vote their conscience.

I hope APC know they have a big fight on their hands in the SW. If they assume SW voters will vote for them just because of the vice President, they will get the shock of their lives.

Whatever happens APC will not get a landslide in the SW...unless of course, they employ vote inducement with big cash handouts on election day. Or, just rig the elections.

Could it be the guy just like wearing women's underwear?

In Europe & America, there are men who secretly wear their wife's/ sister's or girlfriend's underwear to work & other places. If it happens in these places, there's no reason to believe there aren't men in Nigeria who engage in the practice. Unless the underwear owner reports theft, the guy will have committed no offence.

There's no law in Nigeria barring a man from wearing a lady's underwear.

NdiaraIGBO:
JEEZ how are you coping?

Similar to a retired friend of mine.....

God. Nothing else.

When family members ask how much it's all costing me, I quote a figure equating to about 25% of the true amount

They would question my sanity if I told them the true figure.

I've spent millions on my farm in the past 15 months, inluding about N2m in salary. Just paid salary again today.

Yet, total revenue to date - just N300, 000!

I should make more money this dry season, but I need to spend about N500k over the next 2 weeks to make that happen.

I'm beginning to doubt if I'll recover my investment.

The vast majority of new businesses fail. It happens every where, but in Nigeria, the likelihood of failure is extremely high.

The power system in the country is based on entrenched patronage & therefore corrupt.

Tinubu is a sleek & proven operator in this system. His unparalleled contacts & influence is unrivalled by pretentious & flailing upstarts like Fasola, Fayemi, Akeredolu etc.

He will lead the SW for a while yet.

Lawyers are not lackeys of judges.

The Justice in question is not helpless. He is being represented by a large number of experienced Lawyers. This is the right approach.

Serious lawyers shouldn't go on strike because of a Justice. And I'm not sure judges/justices would want lawyers to get involved in this way.

Lawyers must operate independent of Judges otherwise the business of Administration of Justice becomes a joke.

Who took off their skirts/trousers.

Some things are so wrong.

Where's the dignity for the dead

The 'Atiku is corrupt' toga is a major albatross for Atiku.

He must make every effort to shake that toga off to improve his chances of victory.

His previous approach of 'prove that I'm corrupt' has clearly not worked so far. The next approach is to try the 'Buhari is corrupt too'. It remains to be seen if this will work.

If he has evidence sufficiently linking Buhari with the purchase of these businesses, he should provide it now. Time is running out for him.

It's amazing how APC's power & influence have fallen nicely on Tinubu's laps within the last 6 months.

He got rid of APC's previous Chairman.
He got his man, Oshiomole the position.
He influenced the choice of APC guber candidate in Ogun.
He influenced the choice of APC guber candidate in Oyo.
He got his man in Osun.
He looks likely to get his man in Lagos.
Fayemi, Amosun, Fashola & Akeredolu are currently largely neutralized.
He has seen Saraki's influence & public acceptability in Kwara wane considerably.
Within APC structure, he's unofficially ranked ahead of the VP & the party chairman.

Quite incredible for a man who holds no political post.


Saying that, I believe the anti-Tinubu battles will start again after the elections. To be successful, his adversaries will need to first get rid of Oshiomole.

It's going to be a humongous battle.

ImperialYoruba:
How did you come up with this? When Yoruba call you "ole", you are a reject. Yoruba will not call you ole and thrn reward you....never.

I think a lot of the people in the lower echelons of society have this weird fond memory of how money 'flowed' under PDP. They might come out to vote 'PDP' and not necessarily Atiku and end up with Atiku anyway.

Most of these people have little or no education & are not interested in long story about economic fundamentals or even the fight against corruption.

This election result will be a lot closer than people expect.

There's a good chance Buhari will lose in Ondo. A lot of people there want him out. His saving grace is that many are not enthusiastic about Atiku.

When you mention Atiku, most people say...ole buruku But the same people will tell you Buhari must go.

A PDP victory can't be ruled out.

Support for Buhari in the SW is highest amongst the upper middle classes, majority of who don't ever vote. In the lower echelons of society, there's a lot of anger about the economic situation, & these are the people most likely to vote.


I believe PDP will score higher in the SW than most predict.

DeLaRue:
It's a feasible order.

1. The order is split in two. The first part will be a firm order. The second part is what's called an option to purchase. They will typically be able to cancel the latter without incurring penalty.

2. Unlike cars, plane manufacturers don't produce large numbers of plane and wait for buyers because each airline has their specification. Airlines typically have to order 3 to 4 years in advance, if not longer.

3. The fact that an airline orders 100 planes doesn't mean they will be delivered at once. First deliveries might be 2021 & probably not more than 5 per year.

4. The airline will prob start operations with a very small fleet of 2nd hand planes, and hope its business plan work out as expected to enable them take deliveries of new planes from 2021 or there about.

5. The fact that the MD of the airline is unknown isn't conclusive proof this is all fake. Also, the M.D. may mot own the airline. It's possible a group of private & institutional investors have come together to set up the airline.

Let's wait & see.

Apologies for mistaken double posting. Not sure what happened.

It's a feasible order.

1. The order is split in two. The first part will be a firm order. The second part is what's called an option to purchase. They will typically be able to cancel the latter without incurring penalty.

2. Unlike cars, plane manufacturers don't produce large numbers of plane and wait for buyers because each airline has their specification. Airlines typically have to order 3 to 4 years in advance, if not longer.

3. The fact that an airline order 100 planes doesn't mean they will be delivered at once. First deliveries might be 2021 & probably not more than 5 per year.

4. The airline will prob start operations with a very small fleet of 2nd hand planes, and hope their business plan will go as expected to enable them take deliveries of new planes from 2021 or there about.

5. The fact that the MD of the airline is unknown isn't conclusive proof this is all fake. Also, there's no reason to believe the M.D. owns the airline. It's possible z group of private & institutional investors have come together to set up the airline.

Let's wait & see.

The big boys will still go for range rover.

The prestige of range is unmatched.

That moment when you are driven to a high profile Nigerian social event in a super black 2019 Range Rover (the big one) & step out gently with your wife in smart native dress. Lovely

Men with power and money will always be attracted to illicit sex.

Most of the politicians I know have young girls they call to their hotel rooms as & when they want.

Sex will ultimately destroy society.

I've recently used FIRS and CAC websites, and been very surprised by how much I could do online without going to their office. Not perfect, but surprisingly good.


Also, I am importing some goods into the country for the first time and once again I've been surprised by how much of the documentation I've been able to do online & quite efficiently.


Some things are changing.

The man is a genius.

The sight of ordinary Lagosians voting 500 to 1 against the most powerful governor in Nigeria reverberated across the country & left people from outside Lagos in shock.

It solidified Tinubu's legend.