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That was how our bright man from Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, came on the scene. If many had underrated his abilities, the deft move he made last week changed all that. He struck like a thunderbolt. Or more like a volcanic eruption. The tremor reverberated far and wide. The ominous signs had always been there but it was not expected so soon. According to insiders, Sanusi had no choice but to fire the first powerful shot. And he fired with military precision.
I was at a funeral service in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, when the earth-shaking news began to fly into my phones. The first sender had written that about eight Bank Managing Directors had been removed. I quickly sent a message to my good friend, Ms Ijeoma Nwogwugwu, the editor of THISDAY on Saturday to confirm the veracity of the “rumour”. She promptly replied that only five MDs were removed with immediate effect and gave me the names of the affected banks. Since I was in a Church, I immediately prayed for all of them. I thanked God for their lives. No matter the terrible mistakes that caused their misfortune that Black Friday, they had all worked hard in the past to build those enviable institutions. They made it possible for Nigerian brands to be known globally. No one becomes a bank MD overnight.
I prayed for their families. The family suffers the most when you have such a high-flying job. You are never around to enjoy the regular life with your husband or wife and the kids. I prayed that God will keep their families intact in these difficult times. I prayed for our leaders, that God should grant them the wisdom not to turn this terrible development into another circus show. I prayed for the Governor of the Central Bank, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, not to get carried away by the adulations of some Nigerians who would goad him on and sooner abandon him mid-stream. I prayed for Charles Soludo, the father of modern economics in Nigeria, whose brilliant legacy was sure to be rubbished by Sanusi’s moves. I prayed for Sanusi’s spin-doctors to know when to stop the hype and face the arduous challenges ahead.



Read this. P.R. Plenty. Advert nko? Na wa for this our Bon Dee

I think its better u go there. There's a lady there(NSL) u can talk to - Funke Kuti. She can put u thru.

thithi:
I am already into IT.
I just would like to introduce something new into the system.
So can someone tell me the phone number of the agency that takes care of such registration?
Can someone tell me where to start from, and this will be something Legis/Legal and transparent to the public.

Ok. But what do you want again? If u want to operate in any state in Nigeria, start with the Governor's office and they will direct you to the state's Gaming Board and if you want a federal license, go to the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja.

Otherwise, go to NSL's office, 3 Anifowose Street, opposite Canadian consulate, VI, maybe they'll grant you a sub-license to operate. NSL has an exclusive federal license to operatea national lottery for some years.

@tosh
There's something called civility. Anyway no probs. Now what I'm talking about is the moral import of an inclination to always hunt with the fox and run with the deer. Are the other African countries actually better? My beef with Bob Dee stems from his inability to take a principled position on isuues of governance. He will criticise a government and at the same time praise the leadership of that government. Here was the same man that has repeatedly attributed whatever he is to the late MKO only to be fraternising with the family of the most dreaded anti-democracy dark-goggled idiot that took Nigeria back several years.

The issues pls and not some arrant nonsense about some countries being better than Nigeria. You may want to pack ur bags and relocate to Rwanda for all I care.

@poster

Bob Dee no go kill person with laughter. Na wa o. He talks from the 2 sides of his mouth. No be d same person go interview Abacha family 4 house?

I concur, right message, verrrrrry wrong messenger.

Kunle-A:
Any amt limit? Do you know? How long does it take to get to the US.

For WU, I don't know. For normal banking wire from ur dorm ac., max allowed is $10k per transaction/day. But when ur ac has dollar in-flow, there is no limit.

For institutions like GTB, FCMB, etc, international transfers hit ur acc within hrs but First Bank is 5days

@ poster
To start with u'll need an operating license, sate or federal. In Lagos state, you start with the Guv's office, if its federal. go to the Ministry of Finance. In Lagos, only on-line operation is allowed. Federal u'll contend with NSL. They have an exclusive license granted by the previous administration for some years.

Now the real issues. So many lotteries failed in Nigeria not because the operators are technically or technologically deficient. The question is are working class Nigerians who can afford to play weekly ready to gamble with their money? Are wethat laid back that the only hope we see is winning the stakes? I doubt. Which leads us to the issue of Babba Ijebu. It is a resounding success becuase its audience is clearly defined without pretences. It targets the heart of the lower class . It is not bound by rules or regulations rather it is the whims of the manipulative operator, who is able to connect with his audience. The name itself is indicative enough- Baba Ijebu- Da pada. It plays on the psyche of the okada rider, the idle house wife.

Meanwhile, the NSL with its esoteric high fallutin game is yet to find its bearing after putting in several billions. It has in the last few years engaged several international operators, from Gameplan Associates, UK, to Gtech, USA to pep its operations to no avail. As an investor, please consider ur options well


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see pose?

No pix of Tungamaji, Abaji or Gwagwa? Pls be real

@poster

Does the recipient have an account in the US or has access to an account. Buy from mallam, open a dorm account with any bank and wire from ur dorm account. With the New Gen banks, it should hit your friends account within hrs. With First Bank, its 5 days

Which one do u want, on-line or Baba Ijebu? Before u dabble into an endless pit of trouble, ask for professional opinion. If in doubt, ask anybody that works with Lotto Nigeria/NSL. Tori plenty o

@marissa,
How come there are no pix of al-majiris, the dreaded foot soldiers of religious riots? How about the Ba-shiga houses?

A non-northerner should be prepared for the culture shock. Nothern cities are largely land mass centre-beautified by the colonialists. The people are still steeped in primitiveness and unnerving.

Do you manufacture or print Banners? pulling ur legs

Maybe. But u still have then you still have to look at the current trend in LPG usage. Is it that friendly? If it is how come manufacturing companies are relocating to saner climes? Then the distribution end. Retail business is tough business. Looking for distributors when your products are not well known. You might just be signing a debt warrant.

@ duzz.

Good idea. But did u take into consideration the challenging environment we live in. To start the manufacture process, he must get NAFDAC go ahead, set up and develop his own market. Again, power, labour and other variables. Whereas with importation all he needs is for himto buy and get people to sell for him.

@ poster.
Do you live in Nigeria? If yes, what line of business are you currently into? Have u ever done retail trade? Please inonre distributors and get to sell you products by yourself. Don't throw away your money pls.

it's called merix(clem, no be so?)

How much is a Sienna XLE 06-07? Will post my e-mail later. Tnx.

nex:
@jaguar

Can a student not become an SUG President or a NANS President? Will they say because they are stake holders, they should find their executives among lecturers?

Does that remove the fact that he is still a student. U miss the point. HONOUR. His act is called insider abuse, manipulating the system. SEC should not have allowed his nomination. But of course, this is Nigeria. Shit happens.

Quote from Sunday Punch, 9/8/09


'If you want to be angry, watch obasanjo talk. If you want to be drowsy, listen to Yar'adua's speeches. If you want to be bored,watch David Mark's senate. If you want to waste a whole day, attend Bankole's House probes. If you want comedy, tune to Akunyili's rebranding. If you are allergic to lies, avoid Aondoakaa and Farida's anti corruption crusade. If you're disgruntled, join el-Rufai and Ribadu. If you have kids learning English, avoid Turai whenever she talks.'


How did we get to this faux pas?

who go bring am? For this Boko Haram?

@ayodeji,

Great u're doing good business. How much is 06 Siena XLE (Cotonou and pre-order )? Tnx

Just watched a clip of activities in Koko mansion and one is totally disappointed with the goings on. Were the candidates screened at all? Who shortlisted the participants? Obviously, the Koko guy overrated his popularity, if this is the best the organisers can come up with. Sad

na yoke. Post one make we see

no price or is it free?

@lolabbey. Can't match ur wits. Do enjoy ur contributions. Keep them cumming

@kay9

Yes o. tnx. didn't check da date. Gota good laugh tho

love4ever:
well, it depends on the angle that you look at it .for me it is really ok but for other it really bad
i prefer boys as friend, they do not jealous for one thing.

simpur engrish

Dis 7low self.

Na wa oh