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mkenya254:
This thread has become too repetitive.

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Misguided ambitions. Nigeria is exploring space technology yet it does not even have enough electrical power to provide 24hr electricity to any of it's residents
Nigeria is building a war ship at billions of naira but cannot tackle and finish the Boko Haram who of totally destroyed would lead to billions being injected into Nigeria by investors in the marginalized northern areas. If these billions were pumped into agriculture, such a green country with lots of rivers would stop importing basic necessities for its citizens e.g. Milk and other common produce.

Industrialization. Nigerians claim that their industries are the main reasons why they are lacking 24/7 power in their homes.. Lol. I mean what is the need for these industries if I am going to go home to a dark house on most nights.
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@bolded

Who told you electricity is the only problem Nigeria is facing?
So, because electricity is bad, Nigeria should ignore other problems like environmental issues, Agricultural issues, Electoral issues, Internet issues, Communication,, Health etc, ba.

My friend, those things I listed are what we use our Satellites for and Nigeria is making money from them.

If Kenya doesn't have the technology and money doesn't mean Nigeria doesn't have and should not use them.

Read the article below and take note of the bolded. It will clear you of your ignorance.


How Nigeria has been using its satellites
By Jacob Aron

NigeriaSat-2, which launched in 2011
NigeriaSat-2, which launched in 2011
(Image: SSTL)
Yes, Nigeria has a space programme. Since 2003 the West African country has been operating its own satellites, three of which are currently collecting data from Earth orbit. But this week Nigeria’s space agency came under fire after UK newspaper the Daily Mail reported on British politicians questioning why Nigeria is spending money on satellites while accepting foreign aid for the large proportion of its citizens who live in poverty.

In fact, the country’s satellites support food production in the region and disaster relief around the world – including helping with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the US.

Nigeria’s National Space Research & Development Agency (NASRDA) launched its first orbiter, NigeriaSat-1, in 2003. The roughly $13 million cost was paid for by the Nigerian government, but it was built by Surrey Space Technology (SST) in the UK and launched from a Russian spaceport.


The spacecraft was equipped with high-resolution optical and infrared cameras. “They are there to look at agriculture production, improving food security,” says Audrey Nice of SST. The satellite was also designed for environmental monitoring, such as tracking desertification and even locust swarms.

Eye on disaster
NigeriaSat-1 lasted until 2012, four years longer than expected. It was succeeded by NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X, which both launched in 2011 carrying similar instruments. These satellites were also made at SST, with Nigerian engineers helping to build the latter. In addition to a continued environmental mission, the satellites’ high-resolution images of the country will help Nigeria review electoral boundaries ahead of its general elections in 2015.

The NigeriaSats are also part of the international Disaster Monitoring Constellation, coordinated by SST. This network of satellites includes Chinese, Spanish and UK spacecraft that can provide rapid images from space when environmental disasters strike.

In 2005 NigeriaSat-1 was the first satellite to send back pictures of the east coast of the US following Hurricane Katrina, says Nice. And the orbiter contributed images to aid workers following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Nigeria provides disaster-related imagery for free , but the country generates income from the satellites by selling other image data.

NASRDA also commissioned a Chinese-built communications satellite, NigComSat-1, that launched from China in 2007. The satellite lost power a year later and was replaced in 2011 by NigComSat-1R, which is currently providing broadcast and internet services in Nigeria.

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/www.newscientist.com/article/dn24025-how-nigeria-has-been-using-its-satellites/amp/

http://m.scidev.net/global/earth-science/news/nigeria-launches-first-satellite-built-by-africans.html



@bolded 2

Who told you Boko Harem is the only security issue Nigeria is facing?

Have you not heard about oil bunkery, Militants in the Niger Delta and pirates?

So, Nigeria should leave those ones and only face the Boko boys?

O, Nigeria should abandon their God given talents and cough out money to buy ships from US and EU who are not ready to sell weapons to Nigeria?

And who told you Nigeria can't make money from building and selling ships like South Korea is doing to boast their economy?

My friend, you are shallow minded.


About Agricultural products, you no know nada about our capacity in Agriculture.

So, hold your peace.

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Icon79:
Are you retarded??!! Stop using God's Name in vain

Shuuuu! see me see turobulu ooooooo! Na me gi-am name!?

Who no know say em name na Gabriel Jesus abi na Jesus Gabriel?

And don't ask me wetin that angel 'Gabriel' dey do 4 dere ooooooo.

Take ya time ooooooo.

mkenya254:
This thread has become too repetitive.

Here is why I Like Kenya.
We have accepted the issues we have and are working to solve them while Nigerians still have their heads in the sand and keep talking of how great they are yet this does not reflect on the common Nigerian.

. Majority of large companies in Nigeria have a lot of foreign shareholding including their iconic banks. Majority of construction projects in Nigeria like most developing African countries are by the Chinese but Nigeria is very quick to admonish Kenya when we have any debt or chinese funded operation :/ The level of hypocrisy is appaling.

@bolded is another lie.


1, Oando Plc
2, Con oil
3, Forte oil
4, Global com
5, Dangote
6, Elizade group
7, Coscharis group
6, Ibeto group
7, Honeywell group
9, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc
10, Daar communication
11, Silver Birds group
12, Zenith Bank Plc
13, First Bank Plc
14, Drugfield Pharmaceutical company
15, Orange Drugs
16, Ladol
17, NICON group
18, Akintola Williams Deloitte
19, Insight Communications
20, MainOne cable
21, Interswitch
22, Nest Oil group
23, Seplate petroleum
24, Leadway Assurance
25, Setraco
26, ARM
27, Chi Farms
28, Guaranty trust Bank
29, Sahara Energy
30 FCMB bank
31, Flour Mills
32, UBA bank
33, Arik air
34, Access Bank Plc
35 APCON


Which one has single foreign shareholding? Bhuuuhahaha!

@mkenya254 how far?

Health care


20 Startups to know in the Nigerian Health Tech Space


By Nigeria Health Watch Admin on August 30, 2016 Technology
Editor’s Note: The Future of Health Conference II is 23 days away!! As we at Nigeria Health Watch work to deliver this year’s conference themed “Health Meets Tech: From Innovation to Implementation,” it is only natural that we begin to take a look at the health tech space in Nigeria. Our guest contributor this week is Dr. Ikpeme Neto, Internal medicine physician turned digital health entrepreneur, who through his start-up ‘Wella Health’ is working on ways to provide cost-effective technological solutions to improve quality of health care and patient engagement in Africa. He is the Editor of Digital Health Nigeria, and highlights 20 start-ups everyone should pay attention to in the health tech space. The article first ran in Digital Health Nigeria’s Medium Blog, and has been edited and re-published with permission.



There are phenomenal things going on in the tech startup space currently in Nigeria. Most recently, Andela, a talent accelerator founded in Nigeria and the U.S raised a big round of funding from the Chan Zuckerberg initiative. There have been similar fundraising and huge milestone successes in Fintech and other consumer tech startups.

The Nigerian health tech space on the other hand hasn’t received much attention from investors or the media. Some token mentions pop up now and again but nothing concrete. One may think that there aren’t startups doing much in the health space. My experience over the last two years as a health tech founder in Nigeria suggests otherwise. In that time I’ve come across more than a handful of startups doing great work in a difficult yet rewarding digital health space.

Here are 20 of many such startups I’ve come across. I have categorized the startups by their primary targets; Information on what they do, channels and business models is drawn from the respective websites or social media accounts and my own inference. I’ve avoided companies that operate as consultancies to focus more on startups with specific products or services. This is what I found:

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Category 1 — Startups targeting patients

1. Safermom
SaferMom addresses the high maternal and infant mortality crises in Nigeria. The platform works to deliver vital health information to new and expectant mothers using interactive, personalized and low cost mobile technologies, including SMS and voice calls in local languages.

Model — B2B/ Donor funding; Channels — SMS, web, mobile app; Follow them on Twitter

2. Omomi
Omomi helps parents keep their children healthy by enabling them easily monitor their children’s health. Parents can track their child’s immunization status, manage diarrhea at home with an interactive do-it-yourself platform and get access to doctors as well as other parents. It also provides a fun and very educating quiz which gives parents simple health education knowledge.

Model — B2C/ B2B/ Donor funding; Channels — web, android, SMS

3. Find-a-med

Find-a-med helps users find the closest health and medical centers around them with turn-by-turn directions to the centers using an Android app. Find-A-Med uses your location either via the web or mobile to find the nearest hospital, clinic, pharmacy, dental care, eye care, therapy, laboratory, etc.

Model — B2B; Channels — Android. Follow them on Twitter

4. Kangpe

Kangpe is an interactive platform which encourages users to ask real doctors their health questions and get answers in less than 10 minutes. It also has “Find a Doctor” and “Book Appointment” features, as well as health tips and featured questions.

Model — B2C/ B2B; Channels — android, web; Follow them on Twitter

5. Mobidoc

Mobidoc is a simple, mobile health consultation application for everyone. It is currently in pre-launch stage.

Model — B2C/ B2B; Channels — Mobile.

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Category 2 — Startups targeting doctors/clinics/ hospitals

6. Meditell

Meditell enables hospitals assist their patients in taking their drugs through reminder alerts. The patient receives the exact time to take their medications via an automated voice call and a text message that is sent to his or her phone. The company was incubated at LeadPath Nigeria. *Meditell’s website is currently down.



Model — B2B; Channels — Web, SMS, Voice. Follow them on Twitter

7. Medismarts

Medismarts Inc. develops and sells compelling, integrated healthcare software that uses advanced technologies to improve medical practice productivity for health insurance companies and hospitals. *Medismarts received funding from Sasware.

Model — B2B; Channels — Web

8. Apmis

Apmis is a means to capture, store, exchange and utilize healthcare data or information easily, transparently, and securely in an affordable cost effective manner using information technology – a service that is generally referred to as “Hospital Information Management Systems”, adapted to the Nigerian context.

Model — B2B; Channels — web

9. Medenhanz

Medenhanz is an accessible and affordable web-based and mobile application for point of care clinical reference and continuing medical education. The platform provides online continuous professional development (CPD), standard treatment guidelines, and a clinical reference database.

Model — B2B; Channels — web, mobile app. Follow them on Twitter

10. Dokilink

Dokilink is a professional social network for doctors. It provides an avenue to connect with classmates and colleagues, engage in conversations and earn rewards and influence corporate decision-makers by sharing insights.

Model — B2B; Channels — Web. Follow them on Twitter 

11. Medical device as a service (MDAAS)

MDAAS provides hospitals with a range of medical device acquisition options and offers world-class service support with each device.

Follow them on Twitter

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Category 3 — Startups targeting Pharmaceuticals



12. Drugstoc

Drugstoc helps licensed pharmacies, hospitals, and medical professionals order pharmaceutical products directly from officially accredited distributors. Drugstoc is powered by Integrahealth.

Model — B2B; Channels — Web

13. Medrep.ng

Medrep is a tool to help pharmaceutical sales representatives and pharmaceutical companies manage their sales teams.

Follow them on Facebook

14. Wella Health

Wella Health helps community pharmacies to keep dispensing records and use automated SMS messages to promote drug adherence and patient loyalty.

Model — B2B; Channels — web, android app, SMS. Follow them on Twitter

15. Gen-rx

Gen-rx is a pharmacy inventory application. The app is designed to detect drugs close to expiration date among drug stock, detect potential drug overdose before drug is dispensed to patients, and detect wrong drug combinations.

Model — B2B; Channels — Web

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Category 4 — Startups that don’t fit in above

16. Healththink

Healththink is a big data analytics platform for Nigerian health data. It is currently in pre-launch stage

17. Lifebank

LifeBank is a platform that makes blood available when and where it is needed in Nigeria to save lives. The company mobilizes blood donations, takes inventory of all blood available in the country, and delivers blood to where it is needed.

Model — B2B; Channels — Mobile app; Follow them on Twitter

18. Redbank

Redbank is a service that helps hospitals and patients quickly and easily search and find safe blood in real time via SMS.

Model — B2B; Channels — SMS, android app; Follow them on Twitter

19. Ubenwa

Ubenwa is a platform application which analyses the frequency patterns in the cry of a new born baby in order to quickly diagnose birth asphyxia.

Model — B2B; Channels — mobile app

20. Numa Health

Numa gives access to reliable high quality health information to help patients make the right healthcare decisions. The platform is in pre-launch stage.

Follow them on Twitter

Inspiration for putting this list together is from the guys at Nigeria Health Watch who are putting together the 2016 health tech conference. I wrote about the conference here. I hope all startups and techies interested in health make it to the conference on Sept. 22.

http://nigeriahealthwatch.com/20-startups-to-know-in-the-nigerian-health-tech-space/

mkenya254:
This thread has become too repetitive.

Here is why I Like Kenya.
We have accepted the issues we have and are working to solve them while Nigerians still have their heads in the sand and keep talking of how great they are yet this does not reflect on the common Nigerian.

Let us looks at some things. I gave very practical applications of how the government of Kenya has adopted technology and is even experimenting with some technologies that not many countries tries in the world are willing to at the moment e. G. Blockchain. Right now I can do a land registry search, company registration, driver license renewal, submit tax returns, get insurance etc all online. @ianSweet replies by producing a list of Nigerians who hold patents by creating new technologies. The sad fact is that for all people in the list she produced, there is NO single technology that has been adopted in anyway to create a successful startup or has changed the life of any ordinary Nigerian in Nigeria or wherever. But look at Kenya, Mpesa brought financial services to even the most marginalized communities living in the desert, mkopo solar provides power to people that have not been reached by the national grid etc. In a country whose 70% of the population lives below 1Usd per day we have the most successful startups being online shopping instead of agriculture... Lol

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Hehehehe! When it comes to Technology, Nigeria is far far ahead of Kenya.

@bolded is very funny. Land is not owned by the Federal government, Lands are owned by the state government.

Renewal of driving license can be done online here.

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/www.onlinedailys.com/nigeria-drivers-licence-renewal-application-form/amp/


You say there are no single technology that has changed the lifes of Nigerians, My friend, you are ignorant of Nigeria.


9 Tech Companies building Nigeria’s future




Over the course of the last 5 years, we have seen the rise of many technology powered companies trying to address Nigerian problems with their unique solutions. While many have failed in this quest, a good number have diversified or pivoted their solutions to sustain the business and keep food on their families’ tables.

Looking ahead at the next 5 years to come, here are some Nigerian tech companies we think are solving real problems with unique solutions which might stand the test of time.

Andela (Education)

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Year Founded: 2014

Co-founders: Jeremy Johnson, Iyin Aboyeji, Ian Carnevale and Christina Sass.

Andela is redefining education as we know it. By providing (optional) housing fellows and paying them to learn, rather than the other way around, the startup is looking to train 100,000 budding developers to world class status, in the space of 10 years.

Andela will no doubt will stand the test of time in the Nigerian business space having demonstrated a sustainable business model even before raising over $10 million in a series Series A funding round led by Spark Capital.


Konga (Retail)

konga-warehouse

Year Founded: 2012

Founder: Sim Shagaya

The eCommerce ecosystem in Nigeria is gradually growing and we have seen a lot of promising platforms emerge over the last 4 years. Among the major drivers of the eCommerce boom in Nigeria, Konga stands out the most, having raised over $78 million in investment since inception.


MainOne Cable (Internet Connectivity)

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Year Founded: 2010

Founder: Funke Opeke

Started in 2008 by Funke Opeke, a seasoned telecommunications executive with vast experience both home and abroad, MainOne has grown to become a leading provider of innovative telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa. MDX-i, MainOne’s Tier III Data Centre, is the first of its kind in West Africa.


Gamsole (Gaming)

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Year Founded: 2013

Founder: Abiola Olaniran

Olaniran started Gamsole in April of 2013 with the primary aim of building local games with a global appeal. Within 6 months of launch, the company had over 3 million game downloads on the Windows Store.

That number has grown to over 10 million, in the course of the past 2 years, and it doesn’t show any sign of dwindling soon, especially with anticipated titles such as Gidi Run in the works.



Jobberman (Employment)

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Year Founded: 2009

Founders: Ayodeji Adewunmi, Opeyemi Awoyemi, and Olalekan Olude

Synonymous with Job Hunting in Nigeria, Jobberman is easily West Africa’s biggest job search engine and aggregator, with over 300k unique visits daily.

For a tech company that started in 2009, at least a year earlier than the widely-acclaimed advent of the local tech ecosystem, Jobberman is still going strong and showing no signs of repenting.



Africa Courier Express (Logistics)

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Year Founded: 2013

Founders: Tunde Kehinde & Ercin Eksin

When two of the founding fathers of Nigerian eCommerce team up to solve the industry’s persistent logistics challenge, you know they mean serious business.

Since its launch late 2013, ACE has established physical presence in 5 cities across Nigeria, shipped to over 100,000 customers, raised well over $850k fudning and is already catching the eye of foreign investors.



Printivo (Print Production)

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Year Founded: 2014

Founders: Oluyomi Ojo, Ibukun Oloyede & Ayodeji Adeogun.

Printivo has managed to carve a niche for itself with an efficient web-to-print model that helps SMEs do small-scale print production at very affordable prices.

Founded by a team of seasoned experts who are smart enough to integrate tech into the business, Printivo is definitely on course to change the face of Print Production in Nigeria.




Hotels.ng (Hospitality)

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Year Founded: 2012

Founder: Mark Essien

Hotels.ng is an online hotels booking platform that is changing the way Nigerians think about travelling. One of the most notably successful tech companies in Nigeria that is solely managed by a CEO with a technical background, the startup ran on internally generated revenue for over a year before recently raising $1.2 million in a Series A funding round.



Interswitch (FinTech)

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Year Founded: 2002.

Founder: Mitchell Elegbe.

Interswitch started generating revenue from the first day of business. The company has grown to over N30.8 billion revenue, as at March 2015 year end, with 93% recurring revenue according to a report by the CEO Mitchell Elegbe.

There is no doubt that Interswitch will continue to sour high in the Nigerian payment market where it currently does 3.9 billion transactions per year.



http://techpoint.ng/2015/10/14/nigerian-tech-companies-building-future/

@mkenya254


Have you heard of Sujimoto construction?

That name rings bell as far as Dubai.
Guess? It is owned by a Nigerian.

COMPANY PROFILE
Sujimoto Construction is a subsidiary of Sujimoto Group, A Nigerian Company offering Real Estate Development, Energy and Financial Services.

The Firm’s Scope
The real estate development firm covers all areas of construction, including the pre and post phases. Our major expertise is in luxury real estate development. We have also expanded our operations into land acquisition, facility management and direct construction, catering to the discerning real estate investor who wishes to be associated only with bespoke and iconic structures. We build utilising the best quality materials for residential serviced apartments, office spaces, mass housing projects, interior decoration and design, landscaping, civil engineering consultancy, facility management integrated construction solutions and related services.

In Lagos, Accra and around Africa, the Sujimoto signature is synonymous with prestigious highbrow addresses from the world-renowned “Medici luxury terraces”, a development considered as one of the most successful and dutifully finished terrace houses in Lagos, earning Sujimoto construction accolades in the industry, to Accra’s “Lincoln Avenue” and the upcoming “Lorenzo” super luxury serviced apartment (under construction) anticipated as the number one address where luxury equates lifestyle and the Grand Melia hotel Abidjan Ivory coast (under construction) are affirmations to this prolific strides . The real estate development arm is growing to become the most dynamic luxury construction company in Nigeria today.

http://sujimotonig.com/

http://expressng.com/2015/08/nigerias-youngest-billionaire-sujimoto-meets-the-king-of-dubai-photos/

https://www.nairaland.com/2502252/photos-nigerian-enterpreneur-sujimoto-meets

@mkenya254

Nigerian engineers has built roads, bridges, industrial Estates, high-rises, stadiums and now one of them is embarking on building some of the projects in the Refinery in Lagos.

An indigenous company, Integrated Oil and Gas Ltd., has been given initial license to commence preliminary work for a 20,000 capacity modular refinery in one of the islands on the coast of Lagos.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/indigenous-firm-to-build-n25-8bn-new-refinery-in-lagos/

Top 5 Nigerian servicing companies in oil and gas industry. Nigerians are not joking.

http://go.engineer-ng.net/m/blogpost?id=6404812%3ABlogPost%3A103321

@mkenya254 Nigeria is no like any other African developing countries like Kenya in terms of entrepreneurship. Now, tell us the indigenous construction companies in Kenya.

Top 5 Nigerian Construction Companies
April 28, 2015 • 4 Likes • 1 Comment

The construction industry in Nigeria, as is the case with other developing nations, is dominated by foreign construction firms. But as time has gone by, some indigenous firms have grown both financial and technical capacity to stand stiff competition from these foreign firms.

The capital intensive industry has seen the rise of the local players who have shown that they have what it takes to at least compete with the foreign players in terms of design execution and delivery to name a few.

Here are some of these local players that are performing exceptionally well in the construction industry in Nigeria in no particular order.

1. EL – ALAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

EL-ALAN Construction Company (Nigeria) Limited was founded in April 1982 as a private limited liability company and today is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic construction and civil engineering companies in Nigeria. For over three decades El-ALAN has delivered high quality integrated construction solutions.

The company’s initial focus was renovations and sub-contract work through which they quickly gained a name for themselves. Its success and reputation today are built on the consistent delivery of quality, speed, efficiency and overall client satisfaction.

El Alan has expanded its operational and service offering to cater to a wide spectrum of construction needs in both the public and private sectors. Its portfolio of work comprises successful projects in the residential, commercial and industrial spaces, working with clients across all sectors and with differing budgets.

They are an associated member of a group of companies that provide services across all areas of the construction industry. Through associated companies, they have access to world-class ideas, skills and innovative technology which puts us in a unique position where we are able to offer integrated and value-added services to our clients.

The company has forged alliances with world-class local and foreign partners, active in various segments of the construction industry. These relationships enable them to diversify its service offering beyond first class construction expertise to include other value-added services. Accordingly, it is able to proffer comprehensive solutions that meet clients’ needs from design and build to building maintenance and facilities management.



2. DANTATA AND SAWOE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Dantata and Sawoe has been operating for over 35 years and are among the top rated Construction Companies in Nigeria. With a staff strength of over 4.000 employees including over 80 Expatriates the company has built a solid name in the construction industry today.

The company owns a fleet of over 1000 mobile vehicles, trucks and construction equipment’s plus own Aggregate Crushing and Asphalt Mixing Plants makes them self-sufficient and has enabled them over the years guarantee quality performance in all its projects.

Over the years the company has constructed several hundred kilometres of highways and township roads and dozens of bridges and flyovers. D&S has been known in the market as a reliable partner for the Government as well as for Private Investors and Developers.



3. SETRACO NIGERIA LIMITED

Setraco Nigeria Limited is a leading engineering construction company with over 35 years working experience in delivering value-added civil and infrastructural projects. With projects executed successfully in over 20 states, and current presence in 15 states, Setraco has played a key role in developing Nigeria’s infrastructure.

Setraco was established in 1977 and started by constructing township and district roads in what was then Bendel State. Over the years the company has rapidly grown to become one of the largest construction companies in Nigeria specialized in roads and bridges. With a presence today in over 15 states; Setraco has played a key role in developing Nigeria’s infrastructure.

Setraco ensures that all projects are successfully completed to specification and in line with the company’s sense of responsibility towards its clients and host communities.

Setraco's success is built upon its diverse and qualified workforce, which at times has reached over 11,000 employees from all corners of Nigeria and from 23 various nationalities across 6 continents. By recruiting the best professionals and technicians from all disciplines, Setraco is able to take on and deliver complex projects in difficult terrains and challenging environments.

Over the years Setraco has vertically integrated its organisational structure to include a Design & Soil Investigation Department, a Production Department and a Procurement Department covering both local and overseas purchases.

Combined with thhe fleet of modern and periodically updated equipment, worth over 200,000,000 USD, and its state of the art workshops around the country, Setraco has ensured that it has the necessary resources to meet the needs of the Nigerian Infrastructure Sector.



4. COSTAIN WEST AFRICA

Costain West Africa Plc was incorporated in 1948. As a private limited company in Nigeria, it took over the various works being undertaken by John Holt and Company (Liverpool) Limited’s building department. John Holt established a world-class reputation in building and civil engineering, open-cast mining, dredging and other construction related activities throughout the world.

Over the last 60 years, Costain West Africa Plc has executed a wide range of building and civil engineering projects, throughout Nigeria for private organizations, Federal and State Governments. It has been able to leverage the experience and strength of the Costain Group's worldwide activities.


Costain West Africa Plc went public on the 13th of March, 1974. Its shares were quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) subsequently. Costain West Africa Plc was the first construction company to be quoted on the NSE. It is now independent of the Costain UK Group.

Costain West Africa Plc offers committed project leadership with a focus on client satisfaction. The company is determined to be a leader in the construction industry. This shows in the way they look after their clients and the quality of their construction.

The Costain West Africa brand has become synonymous with Sub-Saharan Africa. The company understands local markets and adopts an approach that considers management expertise, teamwork and professionalism. It is complemented by the strength and experience of its operations in Africa.



5. MONIER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

MONIER CONSTURCTION COMPANY (NIGERIA) LIMITED is one of the early entrants in Nigeria's construction industry having been present since 1955 and incorporated in 1957 as a Building and Civil Engineering contractor with Head Office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Monier parades state of the art equipment in Road Construction, Building and other key sectors of the Construction Industry the Company, at the time of incorporation in 1957, was wholly owned German Company, but with the passage of time Nigeria investors acquired interests in MCC. Today, MCC is truly Nigerian, owned by Nigerians and managed by Nigerians.

Monier has maintained a healthy presence in the South East, South-South and other parts of the country, where they have completed and delivered quality projects on schedule and budget.

The company prides itself in consistently delivering quality projects on schedule and budget, using the best available cost effective and environment friendly technology under the control of experienced and highly motivated work force.



Credits: http://go.engineer-ng.net/profiles/blogs/top-5-nigerian-construction-companies

mkenya254:
This thread has become too repetitive.

Here is why I Like Kenya.
We have accepted the issues we have and are working to solve them while Nigerians still have their heads in the sand and keep talking of how great they are yet this does not reflect on the common Nigerian.

Let us looks at some things. I gave very practical applications of how the government of Kenya has adopted technology and is even experimenting with some technologies that not many countries tries in the world are willing to at the moment e. G. Blockchain. Right now I can do a land registry search, company registration, driver license renewal, submit tax returns, get insurance etc all online. @ianSweet replies by producing a list of Nigerians who hold patents by creating new technologies. The sad fact is that for all people in the list she produced, there is NO single technology that has been adopted in anyway to create a successful startup or has changed the life of any ordinary Nigerian in Nigeria or wherever. But look at Kenya, Mpesa brought financial services to even the most marginalized communities living in the desert, mkopo solar provides power to people that have not been reached by the national grid etc. In a country whose 70% of the population lives below 1Usd per day we have the most successful startups being online shopping instead of agriculture... Lol

Despite many reports having been linked to here showing that 66% of people in Lagos are in a slum. Many Nigerians with the aim of national pride are willing to dispell Facts and pretend that slums are non existent and resort to posting endless pictures of slums they have googled to be in Nairobi. The sad fact was especially when they keep reiterating that Makoko has been completely destroyed yet I have seen Makoko with my own eyes thus year and several articles show that only a VERY SMALL part of Makoko was demolished. What is Kenya doing? We have slum upgrade plans that despite facing many hiccups and are slower than expected have worked for some slum dwellers.

About white and Indian masters. This is coming from a country where people are not proud of being black and even segregate and admonish other Africans for having a dark complexion... Lol. Majority of large companies in Nigeria have a lot of foreign shareholding including their iconic banks. Majority of construction projects in Nigeria like most developing African countries are by the Chinese but Nigeria is very quick to admonish Kenya when we have any debt or chinese funded operation :/ The level of hypocrisy is appaling

Misguided ambitions. Nigeria is exploring space technology yet it does not even have enough electrical power to provide 24hr electricity to any of it's residents
Nigeria is building a war ship at billions of naira but cannot tackle and finish the Boko Haram who of totally destroyed would lead to billions being injected into Nigeria by investors in the marginalized northern areas. If these billions were pumped into agriculture, such a green country with lots of rivers would stop importing basic necessities for its citizens e.g. Milk and other common produce.

Industrialization. Nigerians claim that their industries are the main reasons why they are lacking 24/7 power in their homes.. Lol. I mean what is the need for these industries if I am going to go home to a dark house on most nights.

Closing statements. Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa and the 5th largest in the world yet they cannot compare themselves with most of the top 10 oil producers in the world and majority of their refined oil is imported #sigh , Nigeria has the largest population in Africa(cheap labour) and hundreds of thousands of arable and fertile land but imports Extremely basic food products that can easily be grown, a country that admonishes other countries for accommodating people of other races while they practice the worst kind of racism I can think of, black on black racism, a country whose eyes are closed due to the fact that their big ignorant heads are too far up their asses to notice that their large GDP and a few rich men e.g. Dankote do not in any way show the success of their country if the common citizen still has no power, lives in a oil polluted environment(spills and smoke) and noise polluted environment due to generators, is more likely to die due to insecurity(Boko Haram in the northern states), is likely not to be paid in time even by a government employer(majority of the states have difficulty in paying workers on time). The ordinary citizen is also more likely to be out of a job(unemployment is at 13% and the recent 700000 applications for 500 Firs jobs is just a big shame). A country that struggles to finance a 20bn USD budget on a 500bn USD GDP is a joke of a country. I mean the Kenyan budget is 22bn USD for 45m Kenyans.

That said, in Kenya we also do have our problems and are working towards creating practical solutions(not a bunch of useless patents in some shelf) but the ability of Nigerians to ignore facts and official reports posted here just for national pride is just shocking and goes on to show the arrogant nature they are associated with or maybe a poor education system that would lead someone to disapprove UN reports and other official reports because they have never stepped out of their village or country

First of all, I want to remind you how you assumed that foreign brands dominate Lagos market by using KFC as case study but that lie was debunked with facts.

Now, you are at it again with 'Majority of construction projects..... are by the Chinese. Lies!

Look at the list of top 7 construction and engineering companies in Nigeria and you will find 4 Nigerian owned companies. No Chinko though they are currently working in Nigeria due to Nigeria - China agreement.

@bolded companies are Nigerian owned

mkenya254:
Majority of construction projects in Nigeria like most developing African countries are by the Chinese

Top 7 Construction and Engineering Companies in Nigeria


Having toured different parts of the country and of recent visited several engineering and construction projects openings, I have decided to feature the top 7 Engineering and Construction companies making giant strides across the nation.

Nigeria as a nation has experienced many-a-great and positive turn around during the last decade as seen in the level of infrastructural development going on in the country.

From highway constructions, bridges, airports, dams to railroads, utilities and prolific buildings: Nigeria has shown that it can easily compete with the USA’s of this world when it comes to making giant structures.

Today, we’re looking at the top 7 Engineering and Construction companies in Nigeria.

These companies have done so well in separating themselves from mediocrity, delivering only high standard projects that totally comply to Industrial standards and international best practices.

1. Julius Berger Nigeria
Julius Berger is no small player when it comes to civil, industrial and marine construction. They have undertaken several infrastructural, building and industrial works across the nation.

Even the ongoing construction of the second River Niger bridge is one among the many projects that is been handled by Julius Berger Nigeria.

Over the years, Julius Berger Nigeria works has been tested and proven to always stand the test of time. They are already marked as one of the most innovative, strategic and vision-oriented engineering and construction company in Africa.

2. Evomec Global Services Limited
Evomec Global Services Limited is a Nigerian indigenous company with great drive for quality and perfection.

Being a major player in engineering and environment development projects, Evomec Global Limited has delivered several high-profile projects across the nation.

From dredging, shore protection, heavy equipment leasing and supply, river embankment to industrial maintenance, water engineering, civil construction, oil and gas services; Evomec Global Services Limited has made its mark as one of the unrivaled forerunner when it comes to engineering and construction services in Nigeria.

3. Setraco Nigeria Limited
There’s a hardly a state in Nigeria where Setraco Nigeria Limited has not carried out one major infrastructural construction. They are one of the biggest players when it comes to road construction and building advanced drainage systems.

Setraco Nigeria Limited is also a Nigerian indigenous company with focus on West Africa and the Middle East.

4. Ascot Africa Limited
Ascot has majored in various engineering and construction projects across the country. They acquired the assets of West African (Nigeria) division of Willbros Group Inc. in early 2007 and has since grown to be one of the most trusted provider of engineering services in Nigeria.

Ascot Africa Limited is known for its veracity when it comes to offshore & Onshore engineering, pipeline works, dredging, oil and gas maintenance, facility development, Fabrication and civil construction.

5. Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company (Nig.) Ltd
Dantata and Sawoe construction company (Nigeria) limited is a well known name in the industry, has long standing history of churning out state of the art projects that meets industry standard.

They have been operating for years and have got lots of projects to their name.

6. Reynolds Construction Company (RCC)
Reynolds Construction Company (Nigeria) Limited is a subsidiary of SBI International Holdings AG (SBI), whose headquarters is in Switzerland.

The company is no mean player in the engineering and construction sector, has been operating in the country (Nigeria) for decades.

Among the major projects executed by the company is the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife (formerly University of Ife) which the company designed and constructed.



7. Brunelli Construction
Brunelli Construction is another construction company deservedly in our list of top 7 construction and engineering companies in Nigeria.

They have been here for decades, have got highly skilled team as evidenced in the outstanding projects they have completed over the years.

http://www.3ptechies.com/top-5-engineering-construction-companies-nigeria.html
http://www.3ptechies.com/top-5-engineering-construction-companies-nigeria.html

safarigirl:
lol, saviour indeed. Even Messi can't save City

Hehehehe! No allow TheGood. Joe hear say Man city no get saviour oooo.

Nwankpa emerges world powerlifting Champ again

Nwankpa emerges world powerlifting Champ again
Prince Kennedy Nwankpa has again broken the world record by being the latest global champion in 90kg powerlifting sport as he clinched the 3 gold medals and two trophies at stake for the category.
Nwamkpa, popularly known as Mr. Universe, achieved this fest at the recently-concluded powerlifting competition organized by World Powerlifting Federation (WPF).
The one-week event which was hosted at Connaught leisure Tongham, Andershot, London had over 50 countries in attendance. Nigeria and Cameroon represented Africa.
The new world champion, who spoke to journalists on arrival at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport,Owerri on Saturday said, he dedicated the victory to God and Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State.
“I dedicate this victory to God and Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State for their implicit support. The day it was my class to compete - 82.5kg , I was weighed to confirm my class or category, surprisingly, I weighed 85kg, which means I added 2.5kg. The organizers insisted I will now compete in 90kg class. I bluntly refused but they insisted.
"All I did was to starve myself for 24 hours with intensive training, I raised my confidence level and was determined that the Nigeria National Anthem will be sang first.
After I reweighed and was weighing 85.5kg, I took a lot of water and then relaxed my muscles and after 5 hours, the competition started, I destroyed all the competitors. I took away the three gold medals, two trophies as evidence of breaking new world records.
The implication is that I will never compete in 82.5kg class again and in 2017 I will be in Chicago, USA to defend the 90kg class, but I will work hard to retain the title.

http://authorityngr.com/2016/12/Nwankpa-emerges-world-powerlifting-Champ-again/

In sports, holistically speaking, Nigeria is ahead of Kenya.

whizola:
Gabriel is no better than kelechi and aguero, i guess he is overhype

Excuse me please! That Gabriel is another monster ready to devour his preys

Kelechi has found a competent competitor in Jesus the saviour(to be) of Man city.

NairobiWalker:
Non of the photos you're posting are Kenyan, stupid. Would you mind naming the city to prove it? You think Kenya is like Nigeria with huge unplanned cities? Funny you mentioned so many places yet couldn't post a real photo of those places because you knew you'd blow your own bubble

LIST OF PLANNED COMMUNITIES

A planned community, or planned city, is any community that was carefully planned from its inception and is typically constructed in a previously undeveloped area. This contrasts with settlements that evolve in a more ad hoc fashion. Land use conflicts are less frequent in these communities. The term new town refers to planned communities of the new towns movement in particular, mainly in the United Kingdom. It was also common in the European colonization of the Americas to build according to a plan either on fresh ground or on the ruins of earlier Native American cities.

Planned capital cities


Inner Canberra, Australia.
Several of the world's capital cities are planned cities, including Canberra in Australia, Brasília in Brazil, Belmopan in Belize, New Delhi in India, Valletta in Malta, Abuja in Nigeria, Astana in Kazakhstan, Naypyidaw in Burma, Islamabad in Pakistan, Ankara in Turkey and Washington, D.C., in the United States. In Egypt, a new capital city east of Cairo has been proposed. The federal administrative centre of Malaysia, Putrajaya, is also a planned city.

Abu Dhabi (UAE) and some of the recently built cities in the Persian Gulf region are also planned cities, built on the money from the oil boom. Prior to the boom, these were just villages or towns.

Africa

Botswana
The city of Gaborone was planned and constructed in the 1960s.[2]

Equatorial Guinea
In 2012, President Teodoro Obiang decided to move the capital to a new jungle site at Oyala.

Kenya
Konza Technology City is a planned city that is hoped to become a hub of African science and technology upon its completion in 2030.

Nigeria
The capital, Abuja, is a planned city and was built mainly in the 1980s. Several other cities are under development to accommodate the rapidly growing population, some of which include: Eko Atlantic City, a planned city of Lagos State being constructed on land reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean. Upon completion, the new city which is still under development is anticipating 250,000 residents and a daily flow of 150,000 commuters. Centenary City, in the Federal Capital Territory, is another planned smart city under development. The city is designed to become a major tourist attraction to the country. A list of Nigerian cities and neighbourhoods that went through a form of planning are as follows:

Abuja, one of the most populous planned cities, and the fastest growing city in the world.
Banana Island, an affluent neighbourhood in Ikoyi, Lagos, Lagos State
Bonny Island in Rivers State
Centenary City in the Federal Capital Territory
Eko Atlantic in Lagos State
Festac Town in Lagos, Lagos State
FESTAC Phase 2, the next phase for Festac has been proposed.
Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State
Lekki, a new city in Lagos State
Lekki Free Zone, a free trade zone in the Lekki
Orange Island, a planned real estate development in Lekki.
Victoria Island in Lagos, Lagos State


South Africa
A number of cities were set up during the apartheid-era for a variety of ethnic groups. Planned settlements set up for white inhabitants included Welkom, Sasolburg and Secunda. Additionally the majority of settlements in South Africa were planned in their early stages and the original town centres still lie in a grid street fashion. Some settlements were also set up for non whites such as the former homeland capital of Bhisho.[citation needed]




https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_community



Kenya has no single planned community.

[quote author=shizzy7 post=52075113][/quote] Chai! Laugh don go tear my belle ooooooo.

I wish you the same.

iblawi:
You've missed out some films.

Do some research on Stephenie Okereke and others.

"Having trained at the New York Film Academy Film School, the talented actress cut her teeth as a director, scriptwriter and producer last year with the movie Through the Glass. The movie, shot in the US, featured a Nigerian and American cast."

Hehehehe! I know na. The second article made mention of his move. I didn't want to post it in full for fear of anti spam ban.

I think they have gotten the message hence the perpetual silence.

shizzy7:
As in......... una dey try, what did you learn?

Hehehehe! Kenya cities; Kenya only has two cities , One has the highest numbers of slums in the world with the population of 2.5 million out of the whole city 3m.

The richest people in Kenya are Indians and oyinbos.

Kenyan government controls the market like Nigeria used to do in the 60s. i.e their banks, telecommunications, insurance, education, etc. Even their skyscrapers are built by the Government.


Kenyans think they are better than Nigeria because they have indigenous malls and highest skyscrapers.


Kenya is naturally beautiful and tourism is developed. I must go there and I must advice my aunties to explore Kenya.

Kenyan government is building railway.

Kenya has 24 hours electricity.


Kenya business men are only dominating East Africa.

Kenya is giving free education, free medical care( free surgery, free dialysis, free kidney transplant, in short Kenyan citizens don't pay shi shi (nothing) for health care.

Kenya government is working.

And bebe lo....

Kenyanstar:

This must be the worst comment of the closing year....hehehehehehe
Hollywood and Nollywood are like water and oil or Nigeria and electricity, they can never mix to form anything consumable.
The difference from Americas hollywood, Indias bollywood, Chinas "Wandahood" and Nigerias Nollywood is the quality and script of content provision that is produced. The poorest production in the group is obviously Nigerian nollywood that is famoulsly known for its poor picture quality, lack of sound effects, epileptic scripting, confused directing, broken story lines, dysfunctional editing and use of indispensable language that does not reflect the diversity in the intended consumers. The fact that subtitles are written in broken English and use of either pidgin english and a mishmash of several dialects that dont augur well with majority movie lovers.

Hollywood meets Nollywood in Tempting Fate ON AMIN HOME VIDPEOPLECOMMENTS By Benjamin Njoku Popular Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah, hits the cinemas across Nigeria in 2015 in the award winning movie ‘Tempting Fate’. This heart- touching movie which is directed by Kevin Nkem Nwankwor (KNN) in his directorial debut is an official selection film chosen to be premiered at the 2015 Pan African Film Festival at the very prestigious Rave Cinema in Hollywood, and also at the USA Indie Fest. Produced by KevStel Group Production and billed for release in cinemas across Nigeria during the long Easter weekend, ‘Tempting Fate’ is a heart touching film that depicts deep brotherly love, betrayal and forgiveness, the movie explores a plot where two different paths in life can be taken with an unintended outcome. According to the director ‘Tempting Fate’ is a “must see” film for everyone. The movie explores the paths followed by two brothers. Edu played by Andrew Onochie who is making his first Hollywood debut, is the brother with the calm and peaceful nature, yet is dealing with a life threatening illness. Edu relies on his spirituality to walk him through life, hand in hand with his girlfriend Tracy, played by Tiffany Denise Turner. The movie showcases Nollywood movie icon Ramsey Nouah, Hollywood star Dan Davies known for his leading role in the 2010 musical hit, “Ed Gein, The Musical”, John Vogel recognized for his role in Jerry Bruckheimer’s ‘Soldier of Fortune’ and the award winning Jesus 2000, “Tempting Fate”also debuts upcoming Hollywood actor Andrew Onochie and Tiffany Denise Turner.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/02/hollywood-meets-nollywood-tempting-fate/

http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/07/15/video-ramsey-nouah-dazzles-in-hollywoodnollywood-flick-tempting-fate/


Hollywood, Nollywood collaboration good for entertainment sector – Guild
POSTED BY FUNSHO AKINWALE ON OCTOBER 2, 2015 IN ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES | LEAVE A RESPONSE
“The recognition Nollywood stars and films are now receiving globally is commendable because the quality of our films has international standards

Agility Onwura
The growing collaboration between Nollywood and Hollywood in film making has been described as a healthy development for the evolving entertainment industry in Nigeria.
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Agility Onwura, made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Friday.
Onwura said: “Before now, our popular music stars have been collaborating with singers from other parts of the world.
“Extending it to film making is very good for Nollywood.
“The recognition Nollywood stars and films are now receiving globally is commendable because the quality of our films has international standards.
“The growing Nollywood-Hollywood collaboration has made it possible for some of our movie stars to feature in films with some of America’s best artistes.
“The collaborations within the entertainment industry have given our artistes global recognition and acceptance.”
The AGN boss said international award-winning Nigerian films such as “Ije”, “Turning point”, “Half of a Yellow Sun” and “Dr Bello” were products of collaborations.
He said: “This development has made others like India’s Bollywood, which is the largest in the world, to now start seeking our collaboration.

http://theeagleonline.com.ng/hollywood-nollywood-collaboration-good-for-entertainment-sector-guild/


@Jayceon, Nigeria don go far.

shizzy7:
Sometimes, truth really need to remain as lies and vice versa.
It doesn't just apply to arguments but in our everyday life...

All these arguments are just unproductive and recurrent. Even when you stop, they'll still continue with another set of NLers who have their time conversing about the SAME thing....

True talk. I am tired already but I really learnt something.

NairobiWalker:
Go back over 200 pages.....I posted aerial photos of Ibadan and it's 90℅ slum

. So, do you mean the aerial photos of Ibadan you got on Internet confirmed it a slum?

Then, should we believe that Nairobi is a huge slum because of the pictures of Kibera posted here with sources to back it up?

shizzy7:
Okay, I know chicken republic is a subsidiary of food concepts. They have other things they're involved in. The pioneer foods also bought majority of FC shares.....

You no dey tire for all these argument ni?

Hehehehe! I don don tire, I no go lie but some lies need to be exposed.

[quote author=NairobiWalker post=52015178]Nigeria needs to have 4 times what Kenya has to be on the same level due to your 4 times larger population.[/quote]Is there anything we don't have 5 times more than Kenya?

And how do you expect Nigeria to be better than Kenya in everything?

You may be better in some but we are better in many.

NairobiWalker:
So are you going to destroy 90℅ of Ibadan?

Who told you 90% of Ibadan is a slum? Can you provide a link to ascertain your claim?

mkenya254:
Lol.. Who are you lying to. The slum off the bridge about 600m on the way to VI I estimate.

Here are some pictures about a new school being built there from http://www.aol.com/article/2016/03/04/floating-school-in-lagos-lagoon-brings-hope-to-nigerian-slum-on/21322890/#


#MakokoThePrideOfLagosCannotBeTakenDown

The largest part of Makoko was destroyed though the mainland part is there . Pictures doesn't lie.

chkil:
what what ?? little israel can decapitate who ?? Britain, Germany, Japan, Russia, America and China !! are you serious ??

what can do little israel against big countries ?? if you take out USA military help israel can't make any war more then one week alone , little hizb ellah give them a lesson in libanon, do you think israel can send its troops or tanks to a far country like nigeria ?? , they can do only air stike with their f16, f15 ,they don't have the capacity to put one foot in nigeria or any other far country , so decapiting russia china usa ect .... its just funny

Hehehehe! Who suffered casualties most?

Do you mean technology? most of America's technologies where made by who? Even the so renowned atomic bomb.

Hezbolla engaged in querrilla warfare. Nothing special and notwithstanding surrendered highest numbers of casualties.

Makoko has been demolished



https://9ralife.com/aerial-view-thousands-houses-demolished-in-makoko-community-on-water-residents-displaced/

Makoko was established in the 18th century primarily as a fishing village, much of Makoko rests in structures constructed on stilts above Lagos Lagoon. As of 2006, the area is essentially self-governing with a very limited government presence in the community and local security being provided by area boys.In July 2012, Nigerian government officials destroyed dozens of residences after giving residents 72 hours notice of eviction. The destruction of this historic community was in order to redevelop what is now seen as prime waterfront. Nearly 3,000 people had been rendered homeless.Two months after the partial demolition, a Serac housing affiliate known as the Urban Spaces Innovation developed a regeneration plan for Makoko that would bring the community together with academics, non-profits, and international consultants. The plan was submitted to the Lagos State Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning in January 2014.

http://saharareporters.com/2012/07/21/photonews-lagos-state-demolition-makoko

http://africanspotlight.com/2012/07/18/photos-demolition-of-makoko-settlement-in-lagos/

http://www.pilotafrica.com/2012/07/21/many-displaced-and-adrift-as-makoko-waterfront-is-demolished-video-and-photos/


https://9ralife.com/aerial-view-thousands-houses-demolished-in-makoko-community-on-water-residents-displaced/




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y5YwLgwHvs

https://9ralife.com/aerial-view-thousands-houses-demolished-in-makoko-community-on-water-residents-displaced/

68816419:
no mind dem, they breath in lies!!!

I am surprised he didn't see those notable places in Victoria Island and ikoyi where he claimed he stayed. And he didn't know about the BRT. I sure d guy d lie.

kongobi:
when someone has been defeated or his ego has been deflated they resort to insults and name calling to ease the pain of facts

deep down they know the truth that will set them free towards a progressive society like Kenya that recognizes its problems and works to solve them

but they have a delusional ego attitude that only hurts them, where they push all the flaws under the carpet, and live in denial ,a perfect utopia that exists in their minds,

but the rest of the world sees , the rest of the African continent that they insult knows ,that its a nation that has a very narrow economic base, among the least diverse economies in the continent ,their economy is not proportional to their population compared to other African nations,

they import almost everything even their own oil is refined abroad, a slump in prices sends the entire thing into recession,

their retail,telecoms,mining even their newest cities is owned by foreigners yet they want to point toothpicks at others, there a big log in their eye remains.

nothing but a big man syndrome ,zero substance.

respect is not demanded it is earned,

This is for you who is claiming our mining is controlled by foreigners, this for you who is claiming our telecommunications is controlled by foreigners (when we know Kenya only has 60 % in Safaricom the only... ), the is for you who is claiming foreigners control our retail industry in Nigeria when we know Shoprite is only located in 10 cities out of 50 cities and several towns in Nigeria. This is for you you who is thinking there no other sectors even bigger than the ones you listed. As you can see, we have indigenous companies more than Kenya in every sectors, sorry.


My final verdict on the strength of MNCs owned by Nigerians and Kenyans in every sectors which includes Oil and gas, Banking, Insurance, Retail, Hospitality, FCMG, Telecommunication, Technology, Engineering, etc is that Nigeria is ahead of Kenya in every sector of MNCs except Hospitality and.... . grin

First of all, let us start with Oil and gas.

OIL AND GAS

Kenya's best oil and gas company Kenolkobil, is the only MNCs in this sector with operations only in 11 African (majorly East Africa and South Africa) countries while Nigeria on the other hand has more MNCs in this sector with operations not only in Africa but Europe and America at large, giving them a global out look.

Oando Plc( West Africa, Toronto, USA, Joburg, South Africa and Nigeria),

Sahara group (Nigeria, U.K, Switzerland, U.A.E, Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire, Singapore),

Conoi plc,

Fort oil(Nigeria Ghana, London etc),

Erin petroleum Co (USA, China, Nigeria, Ghana and Gambia even Kenya),

Heyden( Nigeria, United Kingdom, Dubai, UAE, Cape Town, South Africa),

Obat Oil ( Europe and Africa)

SAPETRO Limited (Nigeria, Central Africa and East Africa)

NNPC
NLNG

TKO Nigeria won this contest



TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Safaricom is only a Kenyan based company while Glo mobile operations are in Nigeria, Ghana, Benin and Cote D'Ivoire.

Glo network also covers 170 countries in roaming services.

We still have Ntel and visafone

TKO Nigeria won again



BANKING


In Banking, Kenya KCB and Equity, Kenya's largest banks have operations in 7 & 6 countries in Eastern Africa respectively while Nigeria has many of its bank in many African countries and outside Africa. e.g

FirstBank is the biggest bank in Nigeria by total deposits and gross earnings and operates a network of over 750 business locations across Africa, the United Kingdom and representative offices in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Johannesburg, South Africa, DR Congo, Ghana, Sierra Leon, Guinea, France and Senegal.

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is one of Africa's leading banking Groups with operations in 19 African countries and offices in three global financial centers: London, Paris and New York.

Zenith Bank maintains subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Ghana, Sierra Leone and The Gambia, South Africa and China.

Access Bank Group; Nigeria, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Rwanda, the Gambia, Sierra Leone, Zambia and the United Kingdom.[1] As of December 2015, Access Bank Group had assets in excess of US$13 billion.

GTBank plc has 231 branches, 17 Cash Centres, 18 e-branches, 35 GTExpress locations and more than 1165 ATMs in Nigeria. GTBank has expanded to Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda. These countries belong to the "Eco zone". It has also expanded to the United Kingdom. With the acquisition of a 70 per cent stake in Fina Bank GTBank expanded into the East African market as at December 2013. As a consequence, Fina Bank will now be renamed and rebranded as subsidiaries of GTB and.

These are just few among many.

Kenya banks have been overwhelmed by Nigerian banks

TKO Nigeria's banks won again.


INSURANCE

Britam group, à company offering insurance, asset management, banking and property investment has operations in 7 countries (Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Malawi, Rwanda and Mozambique) in Eastern and Southern Africa.

While.......
Industrial and General Insurance Company Plc is a leading provider of insurance and risk management services in West Africa. IGI is a large insurance services provider in Nigeria and through its subsidiaries, in Ghana, the Gambia, Rwanda and Uganda, London, UK and Washington, DC,USA, has a global company outlook than its Kenyan counterpart.

In addition, NICON Insurance with operations in Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principal, and London, UK.

MUTUAL is the flagship of insurance in Nigeria and runs a full-fledged insurance operation in Liberia and Republic of Niger

Continental Reinsurance has six client service centres in Nigeria, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Tunisia and Botswana. From our Nigerian headquarters, we have grown a diversified portfolio in more than 44 countries, adding value wherever we go, and developing enduring partnerships premised on ‘Pan-African commitment made local’.


Another TKO, Nigeria won the insurance sector.



TECHNOLOGY

I don't know much about Kenya's Technology but looking at Nigeria's list of technology companies, it is intimidating. Nevertheless, until the Kenyans on this platform provides a more reputable ones than the ones Nigeria has, I will say it is walk over.


Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. It has operations in Nigeria, Uganda and Kenya. grin

MainOne” also known as “Main One Cable” or “Main One”) is a leading provider of innovative telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa,and with operations in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Mauritius and Portugal. TKO



TKO again. Nigeria won the technology contest. grin

If there is any our Kenya brothers doesn't agree let them point it out. grin


[quote author=forgiveness post=51669359]Let me continue to compare both countries MNCs in every sector.

TRANSPORTATION

Aviation

Kenya is doing very well in this sector with Kenya airways as the major player.
Kenya Airways is one of Africa's largest airline company with operations in almost every African capital (44 destinations in Africa, 10 destinations in Asia and America 54 in total)

While Nigeria also have some major players in this sector

Arik air is the largest airline in Nigeria and it is privately owned by Nigerians. It flies to 15 destinations across Africa, Europe and America.


Med View airways is also a privately owned by Nigerians with operations in Europe, Africa and Asia. London, UK, Jebbah and

Slok air was initially established in Nigeria before it was relocated to Gambia. Its destinations are, Ghana, Sierra Leon, Guinea, Senegal, Cote D'Ivoire, Liberia, Mali and Cote D'Ivoire.


Kenya won it



Road transport

Nigeria has a lot of companies plying the west Africa corridors. ABC transport; Ghana, Togo, Nigeria and Benin

Cross Country transport limited; Ghana, Togo, Nigeria and Benin

Chisco Transport; Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria

Young shall grow transport; Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali, Burkina Faso, Cote D'Ivoire and Nigeria

Efex Executive; Togo, Ghana, Nigeria, Benin and Cote D'Ivoire

GUO Motors; Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Togo, Senegal and Cote D'Ivoire etc.

Until I see Kenyans MNCs in this sector, it is a walk over

Nigeria won

Holistically speaking, Nigeria has an edge over Kenya because both are developed in Nigeria.

Therefore, Nigeria won the Transportation sector.



RETAIL

In this sector, Kenya has two MNCs in this sector.

Nakumatt is the largest retailers from Kenya have operations in 6 (mostly East African) countries and
Tuskys which is one of the large supermarket chains in the Great Lakes Area. Kenya and Uganda to be specific.

While Nigeria has two types of shopping malls, the online shopping and the normal shopping.

JUMIA is a Nigerian online shopping site for a wide range of electronics, fashion, home appliances and kid’s items. As of 2015, Jumia has warehouses in ten other countries, including: Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Uganda, Ghana, Cameroon, United Kingdom, Tanzania and Angola.

Konga is also a Nigerian online shopping site. It has warehouses in Nigeria and Ghana.

Silverbird group has a retail stores in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.

Nigeria won this one too.


QSR


I don't know much about Kenyan Quick service restaurant and that will bring to conclusion that Nigeria is ahead.

Chicken Republic is a Nigerian quick service restaurant with operations in Nigeria and Ghana.


Nigeria won again.


To be continued.


From what I am seeing here Nigeria is on top.
I want our Kenyan brothers to do the remaining sectors. FCMG, Hospitality, Business, Construction/Engineering and whichever sector you feel is missing.

Let us settle the scores. Once and for all. grin

So, far these facts have not been disproved by any Kenyan here.

NairobiWalker:
Kenya is better than Nigeria in many but not all aspects. You beat us in things like population size, economy size, football, ugly people etc while w e have better living standards, better electricity supply, better education, better cities etc.

How many planned cities do you have on this list? None.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_community

How many universities do you have out of 200 best universities in Africa?


Remember, We have 54 countries in Africa. So, we should expect at least two top universities from these countries. Meaning 54 × 2 = 108, Substrate 108 from 200, it will remain 92 universities.
How many Nigerian universities are in the top 200? 16. Remove the initial 2, it remains 14.
Now, let us Substrate the 14 from 92 universities left to be shared among 54 countries, we have 78 remaining. Distribute it across 54 countries, it remains 25. Distribute it across the developed countries in Africa, as expected South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, should have the lion share but unfortunately, Kenya was able to get 2. 3 + the initial 2, Kenya has only 5 universities out of 200 universities.

Which country education is better between Nigeria and Kenya?

Obviously, Nigeria.

shizzy7:
chicken Republic has been bought by a South African. Branches are owned by Nigerians were franchised.

Tantalizers and Mr.bigs are as good as dead.

No, The South African company only bought shares.

You are right, but they are still trying.

Chicken Republic’s Parent Company Partners South African FMCG For Better Services


food concepts
Food Concepts Plc, a market leader in the West African food industry with top brands including Chicken Republic, Butterfield Bakery and Free Range Farms, has announced a partnership in its Baked Good Division, with Pioneer Foods; a leading South African Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company.

Speaking on the partnership, Phil Roux, CEO Pioneer Foods said; “Butterfield provides an ideal opportunity to leverage our expertise to grow the bread category. Pioneer aims to be a leading FMCG company in Africa and Nigeria is a key market for any food company in search of growth,”

Chairman of Food Concepts Plc, Deji Akinyanju, said the partnership will benefit from the combination of the respective strengths which will be used to tap into the vast opportunities in the Nigerian FMCG sector to deliver extraordinary value to customers

Food Concepts was founded by Akinyanju, an entrepreneur, in 2001. The company, whose shareholders include International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank member, and Development Partners International (DPI), a UK based private equity firm focused on African investments, continues to evolve in a remarkable story of a revolution in the Nigerian food sector.

The company recently demerged its Baked Goods Division into Food Concepts Pioneer Limited (FCPL). Pioneer Foods acquired 50.01% of FCPL while Food Concepts Plc retains 49.9%. FCPL will house Butterfield Bakeries, a baked goods business specializing in bread and sausage roll production. This will allow Pioneer Foods to leverage existing infrastructure and brand recognition — both crucial elements of consumer packaged-goods companies. Pioneer Foods will implement several operational changes to the Butterfield bakery to increase its efficiency and consistency.

Pionner Foods PTY Ltd is a leading South African FMCG company with a market cap of $3bn, it has globally trusted brands like Ceres Juice, ProNutro, Weet-Bix breakfast cereal etc. Pioneer already has a significant export footprint in a number of African countries, and the conclusion of this partnership with Food Concepts Plc creates an in-market presence for Pioneer Foods in Nigeria.


http://bizwatchnigeria.ng/chicken-republics-parent-company-partners-south-african-fmcg-for-better-services/

mkenya254:
I did not say it is the largest brand in Lagos. I said it is one of the largest. You see discounting banks, most of the other large chains are international chains not local chains. For example, KFC is very big in Lagos(I saw very many) but in Nairobi it does not even feature in the top 10 restaurant chains.

I also mentioned Shoprite since it is the anchor stall of one of the largest malls in Lagos if not the largest. Some mall in VI whose name I can't remember. Just remember that it had a Nike shop next to Shoprite and there was another KFC is my memory serves me correct as well as LaPorte, Hugo boss on that mall. You have been there so your probably know it. I also saw a few other Shoprite. Another I saw was in Lekki on the way to the beach. It would seem to be an equivalent to Kenya's Nakumatt which is the largest retail chain here

Who told you KFC is the biggest in Lagos?

E bi like say you dey lie.

Chicken Republic (branches in Ghana), Tantalizers, Tasty Fried chicken, Sweet sensation, Mr Bigs, Kilimanjaro, Mama_Cass ( with branches in UK), Club Quilox (most expensive club with restaurant in Lagos), Yellow Chilli, Bogobiri House, Café nero etc are the most popular brands in Lagos and they are all owned by Nigerians.


Shoprite is very popular in Lagos but you should also know that Jumia and Konga are also very well known brands in Nigeria. Nigerians do a lot of e-commerce. Is e-commerce popular in Kenya?


Apart from that, do you think Shoprite, Hugo Boss, KFC etc are the movers and shakers of Lagos economy?

Are they the biggest brands in Lagos?

You must be joking.

http://www.financialnigeria.com/taking-a-bigger-bite-out-of-the-nigerian-qsr-industry-blog-17.html