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 Webmasters › Re: We Present To You, The (voluntarily) Redesigned Nigeria.gov.ng by dnative(m): 4:45pm On Dec 06, 2011 |
Also worth remembering before slagging off criticism (either constructive, destructive, negative or positive) with 'where's your own or where were you when we were calling for contributors' - you took the challenge upon yourself to come up with something way better than the existing website and it is up to you to live up to the challenge regardless of resource or manpower constraints. Don't expect critique to come from developers only. If this were to go to the Presidency for consideration, don't expect it would be the web techies that would give the final approval but the casual possibly web-saavy users who 'like the look' of the site above anything else. |
| Webmasters › Re: We Present To You, The (voluntarily) Redesigned Nigeria.gov.ng by dnative(m): 3:17pm On Dec 06, 2011 |
Dual Core:I can't agree better with this. If you set out to build a viable alternative to a Production website, then the output falls below par though the intention and effort is highly commendable. IMHO I'd expected to see an end-product that is ready to an extent that the owner of the original website could say 'please can we take this one down today and put yours in place'. "Si a officium est dignitas effectus is est dignitas effectus puteus" What I would ask myself is this: If I'm the owner of the current nigerian gov website and I'm seeking to contract out a replacement design, would I contact the creators of this new website strictly on the basis of the redesigned website or just because they have tried and could do better if offered financial incentives? If going by solely by this new design, I would really be looking elsewhere. |
| Programming › For The Best Code Monkeys - Crack This And Get A Chance To Join Uk Intelligence by dnative(op): 6:09pm On Dec 01, 2011 |
| Travel › Re: Arik Air Delays Lagos Bound Passengers For 6 Hours At Heathrow Airport by dnative(m): 10:17pm On Nov 20, 2011 |
could this be connected to the reported poor weather where over 160 flights had to be cancelled? http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/news/story/58028/heavy-fog-envelopes-london-air.asp?unit=c |
| Travel › Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by dnative(m): 10:01am On Nov 16, 2011 |
Get in there - exclamation at getting a positive outcome Bob's your uncle - it's as simple as that (usually following a set of instructions) going to see a man about a dog - a polite way of saying 'i'm going to the toilet' or where i'm going, I don't wish to say Play it by ear - go with the flow, go along without planning for anything RTFM - in answer to a question, a polite way of saying 'do your research first' - read the f*?*ng manual Who's your daddy? - who's the boss (a boastful phrase) moot point - an irrelevant argument tail wagging the dog - something of minor importance dominating a situation typically UK workplace phrases 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by dnative(m): 2:57pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
aduro - asylum sikiru or olode - security guard early mo mo - cleaner shekere or ewe (leaf) - cheque laide - lloyds bankole - barclays pupa (red) - british passport dagbo - forgery ori iya charlie - pound sterling notes se'yawo - arranged marriage araba - asians ojo - cops galo - prison j'ewa (eat beans) - in prison ju pada - deport Yoruba slangs - UK  |
| Travel › Re: Pls Is Dis Driver Licence Genuine by dnative(m): 9:52pm On Nov 06, 2011 |
Do your friend a favour and remove his details from here !!! |
| Properties › The Large Expanse Of Land Across Chevron - Is This A New Estate? by dnative(op): 12:27pm On Nov 06, 2011 |
Does anyone know what the large expanse of land just to the right of Chevron roundabout coming from Lekki is for? It seems it's being developed by JB and I can see from the road some lamp posts looking similar to street lights. Is this an upcoming estate, is it already being marketed or fully subscribed (I won't be surprised - the location is quite prime). Any info please? |
| Properties › Re: Pictorial Directory Of Estates In Lagos - Populated By Volunteers? by dnative(op): 12:22pm On Nov 06, 2011 |
Any takers? - estate agents in the house, you move around, you know these estates, please contribute. |
| Properties › Re: And Again New Chevy View 2 Out From 17m by dnative(m): 10:54am On Nov 06, 2011 |
Ok. I'll call later. I'm looking for a better flexible payment though? |
| Properties › Re: And Again New Chevy View 2 Out From 17m by dnative(m): 6:05pm On Nov 05, 2011 |
what is the size of the plot? |
| Properties › Re: And Again New Chevy View 2 Out From 17m by dnative(m): 5:55pm On Nov 05, 2011 |
what is the size of the plot and is instalmental payment available? |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A 10 Story Office Building by dnative(m): 1:00am On Nov 05, 2011 |
^^^ No mind dem. I don't really know why some people are hell bent on proving too know. What does it matter if you know the location of the construction site and the name of the company. What next? You go tell us say your papa na MD of the company where OP dey work? And what does it matter what role the OP is holding on the project? What don't you guys understand about the thread simply being about construction processes and methods as employed for a commercial building in the US. Abeg make una take a long walk on a short plank |
| Christianity Etc › Re: A Man Of God Called Rain Down During A Crusade. by dnative(m): 4:04pm On Nov 02, 2011 |
Does he really need to have those long and bushy beard like Methuselah? |
| Properties › Pictorial Directory Of Estates In Lagos - Populated By Volunteers? by dnative(op): 3:02pm On Oct 30, 2011 |
@mod. Can we possibly have a sticky thread on estates in different areas in Lagos whereby volunteers can help post: pictures of major road approach to the estate pictures of estate main and secondary gates pictures of 1 or more roads in the estate Being an active observer of different properties available for sale, I often see good offers being advertised in different estates in Lagos and would find it helpful if such information is available from a sticky thread serving as a sort of directory of estates in lagos and beyond. I'm hopeful other Nairaland users will find this useful and could see such directory growing over time if people upload information from time to time. This could be a new thread and possibly with a more organized structure and not necessarily this thread. Just a thought. Thanks |
| Jokes Etc › Re: Rapper Jay Z Invests In Pure Water Business In Nigeria! by dnative(m): 2:45pm On Oct 30, 2011 |
Abeg gimme 2 Jay-Z water wey cold well well and bring N50 change. Also call that fresh gala boy for me |
| Webmasters › Re: Calling On All Web Designers/developers: Redesign Of Nigeria.gov.ng by dnative(m): 2:46am On Oct 26, 2011 |
@ Oyo State website why does everyone seems to be missing the point. Quoting the OP " Guys, visit Oyostate.gov.ng you might get a cue from that. It wont be there for too long so be fast." Doesn't this (bold text) suggest that this is a demo site with none or minimal active links? Although as someone mentioned, this should have been placed in a subfolder of the root if it is not yet live - but then again, each to his/her own methods. What if the client actually wants to see this demo on the root of the site? - we can't always fit every scenario into our own box, as much as we may wish! IMHO, it looks a well presented site, at least from a demo and UI perspective compared to a lot of sites that has come up for review here. Unable to comment on the rest of the site features/functions until the links are active. |
| Properties › Re: Real Estate Animation Project by dnative(m): 2:27am On Oct 25, 2011 |
You are likely to get better response posting this in Graphics/Video section, lots of 3d guys and gals there - and they know their stuffs too! No assume say all these 'agents' know anything about 3D animation. If not to sell or let, forget am |
| Properties › Land Required In Akure by dnative(op): 8:43am On Oct 16, 2011 |
I am interested in land (up to 4 plots) in Akure - must have verifiable documents and preferably in the Alagbaka area but would also consider Ijapo estate and environs. Please post any details here. Thanks |
| Webmasters › Re: Calling On All Web Designers/developers: Redesign Of Nigeria.gov.ng by dnative(m): 8:00pm On Sep 17, 2011 |
Good call and about tyme too!!! I can see this transforming into a formidable team to take on other rubbish federal government web sites, (customs, nysc, etc to name a few) based on the success of this initiative. [quote author=yawa-ti-de link=topic=759968.msg9164694#msg9164694 date=1316259866]@instinctng Since the aim would be to (hopefully) hand over the site to the government, I was thinking there is no need per se, to register another "nigeria" domain. This might also double as those guys not seeing us as a threat but as partners. Let's hold off on the domain stuff for now. There will be plenty of time for this and others. Let's rather focus on those who are "ready to serve". Though this will be ongoing, I intend to end round 1 of volunteer solicitiation, based on demand so far, by September 18, 2011,[/quote]IMHO - The effort will always be seen as a threat by the various existing stakeholders for the obvious and not so obvious reasons. It may be ideal to actual position the team as such - the formidable (but non-commercial, non-profit oriented) alternative to those multi-million denominated FG web projects and initiatives that are nothing to write home about, the same way 'Open Source' had thrived (and still thriving) as a potent alternative to mainstream commercial solutions. However this will largely depend on the Naija factor not creeping in eventually as had already been highlighted and the primary motivation continues to be 'everything but the money'. BTW - I have no skills or competence in the web development arena and unable to contribute technically to this project save for encouraging you guys. May the Force be with you all ! |
| Properties › Re: Competition For Agents To Find The Next Nairaland Estate Chosen By Nairalanders by dnative(m): 9:19pm On Sep 07, 2011 |
Nairaland!!! always one drama or the other going on. @damogul and gestapo and your respective supporters, you lot should open a dedicated thread and go beat down yourselves to a state of stupor instead of derailing this one. |
| Travel › Re: Info On Morocco by dnative(m): 8:27pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
When leprosy was rampant in some parts of Western Nigeria then, the prevalent practice was to banish infected persons (whole families or even minors included) to a lepers' colony (often in an isolated area in the bush) hence the adage 'a ko ni k'omode ma d'ete, to ba ti le da nikan sun igbo' |
| Travel › Re: Info On Morocco by dnative(m): 6:19pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
na today! dog wey go lost no go hear hunter's whistle dem no say make pikin no go catch leprosy as long as him fit sleep alone for bush 1 Like |
| Business › Re: Customs Discover Sack Of Dollars In Container ($110,000) by dnative(m): 4:23pm On Jun 22, 2011 |
A fool and his money are soon parted ! |
| Travel › Re: Need A Good Hotel In Lagos by dnative(m): 8:46am On Apr 20, 2011 |
Hotel with pool and gym in Ikeja for 7k? You for kuku throw in massage, room service, free airport shuttle, free breakfast as well . E no go possible bros (ko le se se).Cheap hotel, pool and gym are mutually exclusive - don't even use them in the same line in a sentence  You fit try Rita Lori sha  |
| Travel › Re: Travel House Budget Hotel Lekki by dnative(m): 6:42pm On Mar 30, 2011 |
The price is reasonable and commensurate with the facilities provided. However I wish they'll change the hallway carpet to just terrazoed floors as the carpet stinks to high heavens the last time I stayed there. |
| Travel › Re: Are There Opportunity For Nigerian Migrant Wishing To Enter The Island Of Malta? by dnative(m): 6:29pm On Mar 30, 2011 |
There is nothing in Malta - nada, zero, zilch for an African migrant - legit or not. Quite likely more than 95% Africans in Malta are stranded refugees that came over on a boat in a bid to get to Europe. Malta is meant to be a European tourist destination but it is a small island that has been overrun by African refugees with no opportunity to work or earn a decent wage. I was there on a cruise holiday last year and it is a sorry state the way Africans live over there. Please do not head for Malta by any means - better to stay in Naija if you can't make it to mainland Europe - my2c. 1 Like |
| Properties › Ideal Estate In Lekki Area To Buy Land With About N10m by dnative(op): 8:49am On Mar 10, 2011 |
Folks, Can anyone advice on a suitable estate managed by a private company with very reputable track record (read no chance for guy man moves) one can buy into (a plot of land) with about N10m instalmental payment over 1 year. I'm ideally looking at an estate with a good layout, reasonably developed infrastructure (lights, tarred roads, water etc). Please provide details here (name, website, contact number etc) if you know any. Thank you. |
| Politics › Re: Who 'Won' The Lagos Governorship Debate On Channels TV? by dnative(m): 1:04am On Mar 05, 2011 |
The televised debate is a good development for Nigerian politics. My only issue - the presenter's wannabe accent |
| Politics › Re: 42 Students From Lagos Jet Out For Leadership Training In South Africa. (pics) by dnative(m): 3:27pm On Aug 06, 2010 |
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." -St. Augustine |
| Politics › Re: Festus Odimegwu’s Wife Kidnapped by dnative(m): 7:57pm On Mar 15, 2010 |
Kidnapping - the fastest growing cottage business in Naija |
