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Barezzi:
I think we've actually narrowed down the discussion.
You are no longer arguing that generators are generally better than solar. You're now arguing that your particular setup works well for your particular circumstances, and I completely accept that.

However, there are still a few points worth clarifying.
Your investment argument assumes that money market returns will always outpace your energy costs. History doesn't support that. Fuel prices don't increase in a neat proportion to interest rates. There have been periods where real (inflation-adjusted) returns on money market instruments were negative. If petrol doubles while your returns don't keep pace after inflation and taxes, you're gradually consuming your capital in real terms, even if the nominal balance looks unchanged.

Secondly, you keep treating battery replacement as an unexpected cost, while fuel is somehow not.
Fuel is not an asset, it's a consumable. Once you buy ₦60k worth of petrol, that money is gone forever. A battery, on the other hand, is a capital asset that provides thousands of charge/discharge cycles over many years before it needs to be replaced.
Over a 10 year period, you've bought fuel literally hundreds of times. A solar owner may replace batteries once, depending on battery chemistry and usage.

Thirdly, modern LiFePo4 batteries are not the same as the old lead-acid batteries many Naija folks still associate with inverter systems. Quality LiFePo4 batteries are commonly rated for 4,000 to 8,000 cycles. Used once daily, that's well over 10 years of service before reaching around 80% of their original capacity. They don't simply "die" after six years.
Regarding high power appliances like blenders, that's not a limitation of solar, it's a limitation of undersized inverter systems. A properly designed inverter with sufficient surge capacity can comfortably power motors, pumps, compressors and blenders without "killing the batteries." The batteries simply supply DC energy, and the inverter determines how that energy is delivered to the load.

Finally, you said your Honda is very quiet. I believe you. Honda inverter generators are exceptionally quiet.
But no matter how quiet it is, it still requires:
- buying petrol,
- transporting petrol,
- storing petrol,
- starting the engine,
- changing oil,
- replacing consumables,
- and emitting exhaust gases.

A solar system does none of those things. Your Honda is an excellent generator. It just isn't evidence that generators, as a class, have a lower lifetime cost of ownership than a well-engineered solar system.

Well, I have absolutely done a detail arithemetic before deciding upon retaining what works for me, efficiently and not joining the solar rave. I have no problem with storing fuel, switching gen on, etc. They are none issues as I have a security at the gate who does all that. Fuel is stored at the gen location far off my flat. It's only to send the aboki a msg on whatsapp to switch on the gen and he does that when there's no electricity. When we are asleep and power is off, he does the same. There's always fuel in the gen. Its very efficient. All of what you said are none issues frankly. A well engineered solar system using LiFePo4 batteries as you have mentioned, of the same apparent power rating as the generator I use, will even costs more, close to 5m or above that, for you to get over 5k+ charge/recharge cycles and deliver pure sine wave of 50Hz without significant erosion of its efficiency within 8years. So there's no savings on that on the long run FOR ME. I am not the typical Nigerian that jumps into the bandwagon. I do my personal evaluation to determine if the 'general trend/direction' is applicable to me and makes sense. It makes no logical sense for me to invest in an inverter of equivalent capacity as my gen when I still pay for PHCN. Meaning that I already have a source of power and the generator is a backup. Thats all. What do I need an inverter for again when I am not off grid? From my personal assessment, to get the same equivalent value I am getting with my gen, I will need a set up what will cost me no less than 5m for genuine panels, DC batteries, inverter, etcetera just to reiterate. It has been more economical for me to work with my Honda generator. But again, this is peculiar to me due to the nature of the generator I am using which gives me immense value for money. I would agree with u if i am making expensive repairs every now and then which would eat deep into my pockets. But I am not. I am chilling. Someone's at the gate who puts the gen on, buys the fuel, etc. I have no issues. With regards to inflation impacting on my rates negatively, well, it doesnt. There are different instruments available to fix rates within a duration. Do your research. This is how I fund my fuel cost for my gen and oil changes by the way. That's all. I designed what works for me as an engineer. If it fails and costs me more after my evaluation, I can then see a genuine NEED for an inverter. For now, its more efficient for me to run with my gen. This may not apply to others however.

Barezzi:
Your experience with your Honda generator has been excellent, and I don't dispute that. Honda generators are among the most reliable ever built, so you've clearly gotten your money's worth.
However, a few assumptions in your comparison don't quite hold.

First, you're comparing a new ₦3 million premium solar system to an existing generator you bought for ₦160k ten years ago. That's not an apples-to-apples comparison.
The relevant comparison is:
- Someone buying a generator today for about ₦800k plus fuel and maintenance over the next 10 to 15 years.
- Someone installing a properly sized solar system today and paying almost nothing for energy after the initial investment.

Second, your biggest recurring expense isn't maintenance, it's fuel.
You stated you spend around ₦60k per month in a worst-case scenario. That's ₦720k per year.
In five years, you've spent ₦3.6 million on fuel alone.
In ten years, that's ₦7.2 million, assuming fuel prices never increase, which, in Nigeria, is a very optimistic assumption.
Now compare that with a solar owner whose energy cost after installation is practically zero.

Third, the investment argument isn't as straightforward as it sounds.
Yes, investing the ₦2.2 million difference could generate returns. But you're assuming:
- interest rates remain high,
- inflation doesn't erode those returns,
- fuel prices don't continue rising,
- and your investment consistently outpaces your increasing fuel costs.
That's a lot of assumptions.
Meanwhile, the solar owner is effectively earning a "return" every day by not having to buy petrol. Every litre of fuel not purchased is money kept in their pocket.

Fourth, there's the convenience factor.
A solar system doesn't require:
- buying fuel,
- transporting fuel,
- storing petrol,
- engine noise,
- oil changes,
- warming up the engine,
- or manually starting it every time PHCN takes light.
The power is simply there, automatically.

For someone building a power system from scratch today, especially with rising fuel prices, quality LiFePo4 batteries, and cheaper solar panels than a few years ago, the economics favour solar.

Well there are pros and cons. Most of your points do not directly apply because if fuel prices increase, inflation, which is a mathematical function of fuel price variation, shall also increase proportionately, and when this happens, my interest increases to match my fueling costs. This happens all the time so it doesnt impact me. If inflation reduces, fuelling cost reduces and so do my interest in the money market, so i'm good. I stated clearly the benefits I enjoy. Inverter batteries do not last a life time either. After cycles of charging and discharging they wear down and their staying power reduces. Therefore you would need to replace them once in about 6 years (depending on the make and quality of the battery). At the time of battery replacement, the prevailing inflation would catch up with you as it shall eat into your pocket because if you had purchased the batteries for 1.5m for e.g، it will cost you more to replace them. That's if you can even get genuine batteries.
Meanwhile a honda generator bought six years earlier for 800k at today's price, will not even reach a quarter of its half life and will still be running smoothly.

My Honda is genuine and hasnt bothered me in over ten years since 2016. You can't use a BuchiMIX blender for e.g with an inverter of equivalent power rating without slowly damaging its service life. A 2.5kva inverter wouldnt even carry it as the power rating of BuchiMIX blender is over 1000w.You will kill the batteries with time. But I do that with my Honda 2.5kVa gen while other things are on like ox fans and tv till i am through blending. I use the gen with 9kg/450w washing machine, my freezer on, my wife's industrial sewing machine on, etc. All these will kill an equivalent load size inverter battery in a short time. Well this is why I got a genuine japanese product by the way, which was quite pricey as compared to other brands of the same rating at the time. more than twice the cost and I get good fuel efficiency. Finally I didnt compare 3m with the cost of the gen in 2016. I compared it with the current cost which is about 800k. The balance will be invested in money market and the return, used in powering my gen with fuel and I am fine having the principal 2.2m after 60days which i can reinvest. Well my case is peculiar due to the kind of gen I use. A different gen wouldnt last this long and would have packed up since, if put under the same stress at which I put mine. So I don't see a need for an inverter for now. Note that my gen is calm and doesnt make noise. The decibel rating is way below 20db

I use a Honda 2.5kva generator purchased brand new in 2016 and I have been using it till this day. It's over ten years now and within this period I may only have called a technician not more than 10 times to only do what I can't typically do myself as I service it myself, which is just oil scheduled changes, or plug change after a very long time of rigorous usage. My Honda is quiet and very fuel efficient. It gives me about 1.3-1.4hr per Litre efficiency and it carries my deep freezer, 2Nos OX 130w industrial fans, 7Kg (350w) washing machine, etc. I will not switch to an inverter system as it's pointless having 3 sources of power in my home plus the huge cost of acquiring a comparatively equivalent quality inverter to my Honda generator. As i do not ever call technicians since the gen doesnt give me issues since 2016 and I've gotten good value for money, hitch free. Once there's no electricity (i'm on band A by the way), I switch on my 2.5kVa generator and it carries everything in my house and i'm fine. As for cost, its just fuel. I use about 15k max in a week which is about 60k in a month, i.e in a worst case scenario. To purchase the same Honda 2.5kva gen today will cost about 800k, i got mine in 2016 for 160k. If I am to get a good quality inverter system that would carry everything in my house, it'll cost me about 2.5m to 3m. If I have 3m and subtract 800k from it to get another Honda 2.5kVa generator,i.e assuming I do not have a generator presently, I can invest the balance 2.2m in a reliable money market that can give me good interest in 90days that I can use to offset the fueling cost for my gen while retaining the principal. Simple!!

Shameless men who see politics as an avenue to enrich themselves and swell their filthy pockets. One clear reason why the country continues to retrogress as individuals with no clear sources of livelihood, live and feed off exclusively from politics. The wealth of the nation is not directed towards productive minds but to these termites who do not have any skills, technical or cerebral know-how to create and multiply wealth. What a shame!!

I'm quite disgusted at the crass and shameless display of butt licking by this individual just to keep a job that grants him continuous access to public money. This country is in the abyss and a big mess. What is all this? Does this imply that this fellow, after filling his pockets with free money in millions from politics, for over seven years, cannot find anything credible to do with his talent and create sustainable wealth for himself and even for others through employement? That he has to fully lick the butt hole of his benefactor just to retain a seat that obviously gives him free access (not tied to hardwork) to the public's hard earned money paid as taxes? Until Nigeria returns to the pathway of productivity where politics is completely demonitised, we would continue to remain grossly underdeveloped for many years to come!!

These shameless men see politics as a way to enrich themselves and swell their pockets. Asking for one apointment or the other, or to contest one position or the other via butt licking shows clearly that these people are largely hangers-on, are so unproductive and cannot survive or create their own wealth via personal hardwork outside of politics. This country requires a reset and and a comprehensive overhaul of its political system!!

Vision101:
The problem of the power sector is reform and finance and not generation. A man with only generation background will focus only on this. PBAT is gradually bringing in private sector egg heads into the government. I hope that the civil servants will not derail their efforts.

Hello sir, this is untrue. A seasoned engineer comprehensively understands the business of power from its technical execution, commercialization, procurement, contracting, financing, etcetera. An experienced engineer is expected to have comprehensive understanding of power related projects plus power constraints and can easily interface with the technical, managerial and administrative team either on the field, at substations, control rooms ,etc A seasoned competent engineer is expected to have engineered several power-related projects from Conceptual, FEED studies up to execution, installation and commissioning, within his career therefore he would have a bird's eye view of the entire process, policies and can easily identify challenges and proffer short term quick fixes. Most of these appointed fellows are agbada-wearing misfits and are not desirable in an industry that requires core experienced technocrats to provide the right and informed leadership. Imagine a situation where, for e.g, a gas fired powerplant with two trains of 500mW each where each train comprises of 2Nos of gas-driven turbine generators and a steam turbine generator with the gas and steam turbine generator having a capacity of 250mW each and are to function in a combined cycle (i.e 1 gas and 1 steam turbine generator) with the second GTG on standby (n+1) mode. If there's a fundamental issue with one of the GTGs requiring a shutdown of the train and procurement of one of the core components of the gas turbine (say a major failed rotor or journal thrust bearing) is costing a huge amount in USD and it requires the minister's approval before procurement can proceed, a minister who isn't a subject matter expert would be lost and can be hoodwinked by the GENCO of the inability of the train to resume operations, when in the actual fact the plant was designed to operate on an n+1 mode. He wouldn't be able to direct the plant operators on the resumption of the train using the STG because he is fundamentally clueless in the business of engineering and this can cause a major power outage within the operational unit as the buck rests on his table. There are several instances to this!! You don't put a square peg in a round hole.

Lawal1555:
These people are so lazy and unproductive to the extent that they can't survive outside politics.

If you check well, his resources must have gone drained and he needed to maintain his useless status in the community.

You are ABSOLUTELY correct. This is the bane of our society where a few very unproductive people are feeding fat while the productive lots are not compensated for their hardwork. Until easy money is separated from politics and strictly tied to productivity, Nigeria will never make any progress

EBEk101:
Sanctioning Russia or seizing their assets like the crackdown on shadow fleet activities like the Bella 1 seizure will only make Putin pound Ukraine even more harder, that man wey stubborn pass wetin I no know

Although, I feel Russia’s military spending is crowding out domestic investment, leading to inflation and reduced public services which might force the people of Russia to revolt against Putin. that could be their aim to force Putin into ending the war but I doubt that.

This is not a Russia-owned tanker. The M Sophia and Bella 1 tankers belongs to a 'shadow fleet' of tankers used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran. The heading of this news item is highly misleading as it claims the tanker is Russia-owned. The seized tankers are not Russia owned. They basically tried to pretend to be a Russian oil tanker in an effort to avoid the sanctions regime. It should be noted that there is a a Russian submarine and Russian military vessels within the vicinity of the waters being reported and would protect navigation of Russian-owned ships.

TheBizGenius:
This is true, if you don't move the money. I did a couple of transactions and Gtb removed N35k as charges for this past December.

But the point is that there are always little little charges of N50 and N120 that no one understands that current account owners face. Your money no fit complete sha, except no be Nigerian bank.

But maybe this is lodged into a special account. It's possible.

This is a perfect response. However, there is no special account with the specified bank above as I am deeply knowledgeable about its product. No interest accrues on a typical current account with that bank. The narrative in the image file is clear on the nature of, and type of account opened, as being a current with no special feature. As regards your submission, you are perfectly correct. The figure representing the balance on the current account is expected to decrease (not increase or remain constant for the period under review) due to frivolous bank charges associated with this class of account such as account maintenance charge, etcetera

FreeStuffsNG:
The interest nkọ



Yinmu

Once again, deposits into current accounts do not yield any interest on the figures!!

Yesyoudidit:
Dear Governor Seyi, can you show us the interest that has accrued on the deposit for two years too?

Hello sir, traditional current accounts typically do not yield interest.

FreeSpirited:
Even one story building sef na stress to dey climb staircase. Na why all these duplex no dey enter my eyes

A duplex is a two storey structure and not a single storey structure. A single storey structure is a bungalow. This error has been consistent amongst many Nigerians.

TruthHurts1:
Which Iran? Is it the iran with their massively devalued currency that is several times weaker than the Naira or the Iran dealing with water shortage and famine?

Hello, even with the devalued currency, Iran's GDP (2024 est.) is nearly twice the GDP of Nigeria (2024 est.) with a population half the size of Nigeria, their GDP per capita is more than thrice that of your country. With a highly educated population Iran invests heavily in science and technology and are known to design and build many of their sophisticated aerospace and ballistic systems. There may be famine due to enormous sanctions, but they are technologically and economically superior to your country. Note that they are an energy superpower and posses about 10% of the world's proven oil reserves.

The Indian Sandesara brothers, Nitin and Chetan Sandesara, owners of SEEPCO, are possibly the wealthiest Indians in Nigeria.

CoronaVirusPro:
For those of you new to world politics, here is what’s playing out.

He is a French stooge and cannot be toppled except through a coup that will be very expensive.

Morale of the story is that, The West does not care about you if their interest is protected.

The US will never label him a terrorist or talk about invading Cameroon because they have a loyal stooge in power.

If he decides today to prioritize his country first, he will become a terrorist and dictator.

He is not only a western stooge, but the U.S in itself practice a similar kind of gerontocracy.
For instance, Nancy pelosi is still in the US congress at 85. Senator Dianne Feinstein, who was still in congress at 90 years, stayed in there and died in office at 90 years of age. Interestingly, the current US senate president pro tempore is Charles E. Grassley
who is about 92 years of age, if my facts are in order.
There are others like Senator Bill Pascrell, 87, who remained in office till he passed in 2024 and Kentucky's current senator, Harold Rogers who is currently 87 years of age.

So the Africans are only taking a leaf from what they see elsewhere in the 'civilised world', sadly so.

DORS:
I always like know even when im sure, so I used the internet. Which do not agree with your definition for storey, agrees with my floor definition for UK and US, and agrees with my exception I stated earlier to call a roof a suspended floor. It further states you cannot even call it a floor without slab
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Good question — no, a roof is generally not called a suspended floor.

Here’s why:

A suspended floor is a structural floor slab supported by beams, columns, or load-bearing walls, designed to carry loads above ground level. It’s meant for occupancy or supporting loads (people, furniture, equipment).

A roof is the top covering of a building that provides weather protection. It may be structurally similar to a floor slab (especially in flat roofs), but its primary purpose is not to serve as a floor for occupancy — unless it is specifically designed as a roof deck or roof terrace.

So, you wouldn’t count a roof as a “suspended floor” when describing the number of storeys.

Exception:
If the roof is designed as an accessible structural deck (e.g., for parking, garden, or heavy equipment), some engineers might treat it as a “suspended slab” for structural design calculations — but even then, you would still call it a roof slab rather than a floor in everyday terminology.

Would you like me to give you a quick comparison table of floor slab vs. roof slab (structurally and in building terminology)?

Hello, kindly re-read my response to you which you quoted before responding to me. There should be no rush to respond without comprehending the stated facts in there. With reference to roof slab classification, it has nothing to do with what 'some engineers' think as you have said. The classification of roofs is in accordance with clause 6.3.4.1 of EN 1991-1-1:2002 with specific reference o table 6.9. Kindly please go through the referenced code and gain clarity. In the meantime, the summary once again is as follows;
a. A storey is defined as the number of suspended levels (NOT SLABS) above the ground. Be it a steel structure, reinforced concrete structure, composite structure, etcetera
b. A three storey structure has three suspended levels above the ground, comprising of two suspended floor LEVELS and the roof level. A bungalow is a single storey structure, a duplex is a two storey structure, etc. If you have anything contrary to this well defined provisions as spelt out in relevant EN codes, ACI codes, etc kindly bring my attention to this.
This closes it. Kindly visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkn9j8tEf3c
to gain additional clarity. Thank you

DORS:
i dont think so.

the term "suspended" means it above ground level, there's no "floor" at the roof level only beams.
possibly the OP wanted to use the american description which is 4floors (no suspended) which is 3storey or 3 suspended floors
again there's the possiblility of having a partial rooftop slab which can make it termed 4 suspended floors

I've been practicing structural engineering for close to 20years and within this period, the definition/description of building structures havent changed. The definition of a storey remains consistent the world over. In North america it is the same as it is in Europe. The difference is in the naming configuration of the floors and has nothing to do with the presence or otherwise of a physical slab. While the U.K refers to the slab on grade as the ground floor, the U.S refers to it as the first floor and the numbering continues upwards. This is the distinction. It doesn't impact on the definition of a storey. A three storey structure has two suspended floors and a roof level. a seven story structure has six suspended floors and a roof level, a bungalow is a single storey structure. Once again, a storey is defined as the number of suspended levels above the ground. Please use the internet to gain adequate clarity on this.

mirrael68:
But how can a three story building have four suspended floors? Something is wrong. If it's 3 - storeys , it's 3 suspended floors. If it's 4- storeys it's 4 suspended floors.

You are also wrong sir. Three suspended floors is a 4 storey structure as the structure has four suspended levels above the ground. Which is, the first - third floor level and the roof level. A bungalow is a typical e.g of a single storey structure.

ADAMUdaCOWBOY:
"A three storey building with four suspended floors?" Mr reporter, are you okay at all?

It's quite amazing to read this huge blunder from a reporter. four suspended floors is a 5 storey structure. Many reporters make this silly mistake. A bungalow is a single storey structure, a duplex is a two storey structure and so on. A storey is defined as the number of suspended levels above the ground level.

She speaks the truth undiluted. This was how it was back then in the early 90s at boarding schools. We would use cutlasses and hoes and go for manual labor. She's apt..

latiephwald:
Agreement that may not later favor Tanzania. African should be very careful the kind of agreement they'll sign with the westerns

Hi, Russia is not a Western country but a country in Eastern Europe and do not subscribe to Western-driven ideologies

BigDawsNet:
Nigerians will explore any cheap EU countries this period oh

Cus Yankee no Dey do bonaza
UK cost like craze
Canada self don lock up

Hello, Belarus is not an EU country.. kindly be aware.

Love800:
Wow, this is so educative.

But you work in a company or you freelance(people call you or book you for work)?

I've worked in over 10 engineering companies. I work for myself now as a structural engineer consultant where i handle several projects as they come in. I also consult for some companies where I handle the design of heavy vibration equipment foundations

Dwightventures:
You make me laugh. I will not bother to engage you. As far you're concerned, everyone who studies engineering in Nigeria can have a job in the profession. Unsurprisingly it is in the lands with the least opportunities that the individual is to blame for not having opportunity. The jobs are so abundant here that's why we produce absolutely nothing and all our engineering graduates with the means have gone abroad to make a living.

By the way, I have over 25 years post-graduation "experience" doing jobs below my degree level, and I was even employed by a major company and trained outside Nigeria for those below-par roles. I suppose they just didn't want to fill their vacant engineering roles. Lol

Good evening sir. If you clearly read my proposition, I posited lucidly that if you are competent and technically grounded in the discipline associated with your specific engineering profession you wouldn't be without a job. I completely stand to be corrected on this. By competent, I imply the ability to carry out engineering designs using the modern tools (computer aided design) associated with your profession which is in demand.
Specifically, I've been practicing structural engineering for close to two decades and currently as a consultant engineer. My expertise, amongst a variety of capabilities includes the structural analysis and design of jetties, quaysides, Bridges (First order elastic analysis & second order elastic analys), to the design of offfshore platforms, dynamic analysis of large reciprocating and rotating equipment support structures and foundations, massive billboards (I re-designed that located on 3rd mainland), to the structural design of pipe racks, slope stabilisation structures, etc. I've handled countless structural engineering projects inclusive of finite element and seismic analysis (zone 1-located structures) of buildings in power plants & process facilities. There are numerous countless potentials to harness as a civil engineer if you are competent in structural engineering design to the relevant international codes of practice such as EN codes, API codes, DNV, etcetera
I possess extreme fervor in the use of STAAD, SACS, AUTOCAD, etc in executing projects for my clients. I carry out finite element analysis of complex structures including mechanical pressure vessels and large storage tanks. Therefore it would be almost impossible for an engineer with the right mindset and a quarter of these abilities to be without a job and unemployed. NEVER!!

Love800:
Can you give a little insight on what you do with this structural engineering?
What are the things you do in the practicing of structural engineering?

I've been practicing structural engineering for close to two decades. My expertise stems from the structural analysis and design of Bridges (First order elastic analysis & second order elastic analys), to the design of offfshore platforms, dynamic analysis of large reciprocating and rotating equipment support structures and foundations, massive billboards (I re-designed that located on 3rd mainland), to the structural design of pipe racks, slope stabilisation structures, etc. I've handled countless structural engineering projects inclusive of finite element and seismic analysis (zone 1-located structures) of buildings in process facilities, lattice masts, etc. There are numerous countless potentials to harness as a civil engineer if you are competent in structural engineering design to the relevant international codes of practice such as EN codes, API codes, DNV, etcetera
I possess extreme fervor in the use of STAAD, SACS, AUTOCAD, etc in executing projects for my clients. I carry out finite element analysis of complex structures including mechanical pressure vessels and large hydrocarbon storage tanks

Dwightventures:
This is because Nigeria is still a jungle of savages. Why you no add engineering? I made sure none of the people after me had any interest in engineering "na me know book pass" syndrome. After years of wasting my life studying engineering, I am now more or less a technician and the complete illiterates who did not even go to any school are the ones Nigerians call "engineer" everywhere. Abi all those phone repairers for computer village, wetin una dey call them?

This country is a mess. My only relief is that though I had no proper guidance growing up, I have guided those after me aright, even if they don't know enough to have gratitude

Good evening sir. What aspect of engineering did you study?. Engineering is a broad field. Additionally, are you competent in Engineering design and skilled in the utilisation of the engineering tools associated with your profession? If you are, you would not find it difficult getting a job and practicing your profession, speaking from experience of close to two decades practicing structural engineering.

This is pure deceit by the downstream players. The price of refined products refined by Aliko or imported by NNPC is a function of the price of crude. As at today, crude oil brent is at its lowest, selling at $71.62 per barrel, the lowest since this year begun. This is the reason why the price has dropped. No one should be fooled by any ridiculous competition. As soon as OPEC restricts production and crude prices shoots up, we will pay way more for refined PMS. They should quit with the deceit please.

floss:
The problem here is the employees and job seekers… stop showing desperation while on interview. Give them conditions as per why you will work for them. Give them reasons and make them understand that you might currently not have a job but you are not going to be overworked and paid peanuts.

Once Nigerians seeking for employment stop appearing desperate and know their worths , no private sector owner will treat you like shits, and also give them clauses that must be respected, if they go against it , it attracts additional charges per hour calculated by the number of days the contract got breached and sign it before accepting the job offer.


Do this and watch how careful your employers treat you. This is something every employee and job seekers must do to negotiate at least the price of one student’s school fees as salary. You can’t be accepting 100k naira as salary whereas students in that school pays above 500k as school fees..

If you must accept 100k a month, just tell them you will be teaching one class only and it will be once a week, maximum of 3hours.

Once you give your employer your power through desperation, even his dog becomes more valuable than you.

I built my self to where I am today, I don’t work for anyone, I told myself after seeing how employers treat their staffs that I won’t work for anyone while I was in Nigeria.

This is apt. However, whoever must follow this advise MUST be extremely adept and competent at his/her profession. He/she must possess skills that are uncommon and not easy to come by. Plus the individual must be flexible and have a fall back plan. I am a structural engineer and I deploy this method in dealing with exploitative employers. The fact however is that I am extremely versatile in my profession with theoretical & practical experience that cuts across an extremely wide variety of the subject matter in which I practice. So i negotiate with employers and not the other way round. After putting close to 19 years of practice in the profession I've understood the games these capitalist play

Great news. AMEC designed the FPSO back then in 2004/2005. Worked closely with some of the key structural engineers who partook on the FPSO topside modules.

guobe:
What is the answer to this logical question

The answer is 4, but it appears that I am the only person that would solve it a different way without changing the mathematical sign directly as follows;

for the first expression;
9 + 5 = 16, is solved this way
9² - 5² = 56
9 + 5 = 14
(56/14)² = 16


for the second expression;
6² - 3² = 27
6 + 3 = 9
(27/9)² = 9

and then for the unknown question

18 + 16 = ?
18² - 16² = 68
(68/34)² = 4

It should however be noted that this is a long route as the mathematical expression x² - y² = (x -y)(x+y) would break down the method i've put up there to the correct results provided here in

For experienced married men, it is well known that ladies will/may upset you at the wrongest of time. The extent and nature of the dramatic scene she may create including its length will depend on the temperament, maturity and psycological make up of the lady. However, no matter what, there should be NO REASON for a man to hit his wife. It takes the greatest levels of emotional intelligent, self-maturity and restraint to conduct oneself when faced with a cantankerous and vituperative woman.