₦airaland Forum

Barrywilly:
Werey don dey eye that steel to buy again . Let's kukuma sell Nigeria to Dangote make dem give me my own share

Nor let Tribalism finish you oo.. If them sell the steel plant give am, are you not supposed to go on your kneels and pray and fast everday for someone like Dangote has come to rescue you people from the pain and sorrow of that steel plant. This was what you people did that made Yaradua to cancel the sale of Port Harcourt Refinery from Dangote years ago, and you all hailed him as a good leader, when in fact he is one of the worse presidents of this country. Now over 12 years down the line, Dangote has gone to build one of the biggest refineries in Africa, and now those same Refineries you all took back, thanks to the failed president Yaradua, are still lying fallow after it has swallowed billions of dollars, yet nothing to show for it. Abeg na who swear for una. Make una shake am off na.

sofeo:
Exactly my perspective too oo.

The old structure can be overhauled for christ sake and new technology installed, while the name "Ajaokuta Steel Company..." retains.

That's my point, so much immature guys here.

Actually you are the one guilty of what you are accusing others of. Why do you people have pride more than yourselves? what will you ll gain from having a steel company that is non-functional? is the black man under a curse? Truth be told that steel plant can never work unless it is done by a private individual and the entire plant is scrapped off and a new one is built in place.

Lanre4uonly:
This is very worrisome.
Dangote can approach the presidency hopefully there can be a way out of this Ajaokita steel situation.

And why should he do that? Is he the father of all Nigerians? After you all hate him so much due to tribalism and co. Leave Dangote oo.. he is a businessman, and let him venture into what will give him profits.

Pootle:
am his PA, responding on his behalf. answer is YES

indirectly his asking that it should be sold to him.

And if the sell it to him are you not supposed to go to your church and pray and fast and thank God every day for someone like Dagote has come to rescue you and your country from that failed steel plant.

eminikansoso:
Divided opinion
Some believed the plant can be revived why some believed the plant is an avenue of embezzlement.
The bitter truth of the matter is privatization of the plants and let place the shares in the stock market and nobody should owns more than 50% +1shares

And if Ajeokuta steel decided to sell shares now, will you buy? Will you be willing to put your money there?

Riversides2003:
How will it work when the corruption in government agencies are second to none. Imagine what government spent to refurbish 3 refineries that has not even produced 1 litre of petrol is more than what Sanford spent in building a brand new refinery. He knows what he is talking about and somehow he is also a problem one way to Nigerians cos he feasts too much

Yes, Government policies are unfavourable and corruption is the order of the day, but aside that, the Steel company cannot work.

Iran2025:
His next line of business is ... Tinubu and his supporters will compete the 10 characters

Tribalism will not let this one see the front.

AbuAeesha:
hmm, at some point, you just can't blame Dangote for this comment.
because it is quite obvious that it won't work except with miracle and dedication leaders.
the steel company have been an avenue of chopping public funds for decades.

No Miracle from any government can make this thing work, even the Nigerian citizens are very corrupt who will now build this Refinery.

olaolaking:
I think Boko boys were created by Buhari to pursue Jonathan. Why are they striking in Niger, Chad, Cameroon and others? Abí make we no ask our Amaka brothers?

You still do not understand the larger scheme of things.

Racoon:
Britain is sending back the hapless citizens of nations destroyed in collaboration with their stooge leaders but allowing the same corrupt leaders like Buhari, Tinubu etc to enjoy the best life can offer in their country?

This is grossly unfair. Send the useless African and Asian leaders back instead, stop them from making your country their looting safe haven and blacklist them from coming in.

You need to come down from your high horse man, No country in the world will ever ban your leaders from robbing you and taking to their country to stash. Rather, it is the poor masses that they will ban because you all are not contributing anything to their country.

NewHe:
Thanks for your input and observations.! Dangote is an astute business man and knew what makes her brand strong, if it's the Indians well and good for the sustenance of the goals of the business .
I can count many companies/industry that are moribund in our country because the way our so called skilled Nigerians mismanage them- CarnaudMetalbox is a good example, when the expatriates left !
Dangote in Nigeria context is an indigenous firm and not a multinational where expatriate quota employment applies (I stand to be corrected) .If DIL maltreats her staffs, then the government owed it a duty to stop it through a lawful means!

You are right, he is a businessman and does not owe any Nigerian any obligation to give them employment. He can choose to employ foreigners and sell his product to the same Nigerians who are not needed in his company makes alot of sense. Nigerians can be his customer but they do not have right to work in his company. Well Thats the job of the government of the day, it is their duty to protect the rights of Nigerian workers and ensure they are treated with the respect they deserve in their own fathers land. All foreign companies comes into Nigeria treat Nigerian workers like slave worst than second class citizens in their own country and also when they travel abroad they are still treated like second-class citizens. Maybe it is a curse to be born a Nigerian.
I am very particular about DIL because we see it as an indigenous company, but truth be told it is not, rather it is a company for the Indians. I understand why he prefers Indians to Nigerians, but you should know that Indians are more corrupt than Nigerians, so I do not see the Logic in it. So companies like NLNG that is been Run by Nigerians with little influence from foreigners, has it gone bankrupt?
The government is supposed to force companies like Dangote to employ more Nigerians over foreigners, as that is what will help the economy, and not what DIL is doing. You employ them, and you still treat the few workers as trash.
Just this morning I was reading an article on the work platform LinkedIn, where a lot of Nigerian engineers were complaining about this same issue with DIL. Do you think those Indians are paying taxes to the Nigerian government? Their money gets sent to their country directly.
And for your info, the Nigerian Engineers are more qualified and more skilled, and more experienced than these so-called Indian expatriates you are talking about. How will you feel when you are discriminated against in your own country based on the color of your skin? Previously, Indians were regarded as the cheapest labour on earth, but today they are 10x more expensive than our own Nigerian engineers, and yet Dangote still favours them above his Nigerian brothers. This is nothing but a slave mentality and an inferiority complex from the black man, nothing more.

Apel147:
How is soup sop agbo? Are herbs a bad thing? You just have a slave mentality dude!

And you that do not have slave mentality hope you are also using agbo to treat yourself anything you fall sick and hope you have never taken English medicine, because if you do you are the biggest hypocrites on planet earth.

Kalulu44:
And who says I am not enjoying my meals with those soups I mentioned. Once in a blue moon I tried out ewedu, and that's the farthest I can go apart from those regular soups.
You see owho, banga, white soup, groundnut soup and the likes. It's only when I am dead hungry and have no choice I will take them and taking them is just to get the stomach filled, but not with relish

Me i can never try Ewedu for any reason self, i so detest the face of the soup.

DiarisGodoo:
Quite the opposite. If a woman fears and respects you she won't have the guts to do nonsense so there'd never be need for poilce
Does that woman seem like she rates that man at all? Na see finish

AMybe in Nigeria, but by the time you cross over to the developedd nations then you will now be the one to fear her.

Samajogs:
Are you the spokesperson of Nupeng. Just syphoning the small hustle from this innocent drivers with benefits. Sharing tickets and remitting to your pockets. E no go better for una(Unions)

O ye of very shallow mind, think deep beyond ewedu and gbegiri.

NewHe:
Have you ever wondered why DIL(Dangote) is a strong brand? The company source for and employed skilled and motivated expatriates whose concerns is do the job get paid compare to ours (oga ta oga o ta, owo alaaru a pe) either theirs work or not, the labour wages is a must!
It's a policy, I believed Dangote employed in order to avoid frauds (management)
The following should shed more lights;

### Employment Package at Dangote Refinery

1. **Salary**: Salaries at Dangote Refinery are likely competitive, reflecting the skills and experience required for roles in the oil and gas sector. Entry-level positions might start at a moderate level, with increments based on performance, experience, and position level.

2. **Benefits**: Common benefits in such organizations may include:
- Health insurance
- Pension plans
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and public holidays)
- Housing or housing allowances (especially for expatriates)
- Transportation or transportation allowances
- Professional development opportunities

3. **Career Progression**: Dangote Refinery, like many large corporations, typically offers structured career paths with opportunities for advancement based on performance and available positions.

### Expatriates vs. Nigerians at Dangote Refinery

Regarding the progression of expatriates compared to Nigerians, it's important to consider several factors:

1. **Company Policy**: Dangote Industries Limited, the parent company of Dangote Refinery, emphasizes local talent development and has initiatives aimed at increasing local employment and skills development. However, the specific policies regarding expatriate and local employee progression might vary.

2. **Industry Norms**: In the oil and gas industry, expatriates are often hired for specialized roles where local expertise might be scarce. These roles can come with structured expatriate packages that include higher salaries and additional benefits like relocation assistance, which might not be directly comparable to local employee packages.

3. **Opportunities for Progression**: While expatriates may start in higher positions due to their specialized skills, the company's long-term strategy might focus on training and promoting local talent to fill these roles over time. The actual progression can depend heavily on individual performance, the availability of higher-level positions, and company policies on localization.

4. **Cultural and Corporate Environment**: Dangote Refinery, being a part of a Nigerian conglomerate, might have a different approach to expatriate management compared to international oil companies. The emphasis could be more on integrating expatriates into the local workforce and ensuring that career progression is merit-based and inclusive.

Oga weldone, i think you went to copy how a company should operate from Chatgpt and decided to post it here. Funny enough there is something called reality and mere plans. and one problem with you people in Nigeria is that you all like to imagine things too much. you are all just so optimistic and assume everyone will follow due process but thats not the case.

I am telling you that i have worked in the Dangote Refinery before and yet you are still doubting and making assumptions. See i do not hate Dangote, infact i love him so much that i tend to defend his him and his business where other Nigerians are condemning him due to the monopoly stuff that they so much believe about him. I always tell people that if we have Dangote like 10 in Nigeria then there will not be an issue of unemployment, and employees can choose wisely who they want to work for.
Back to the facts. Dangote Refinery is for Indians and not Nigerians; Nigerians do not have any career path to grow, only Indians do. I repeat In every department, Indians are the managers, not Nigerians. Working with Dangote, an Indian man must be your boss, and you know how crude and bossy with a kind of slave mentality those Indians are.
Saying there are roles for expatriate that Nigerians are not qualified for simple means you are ignorant of how many Nigerians we have who are far more qualified to occupy such role. Those Indians are not even qualified for the role. Most of the Indians brought to work in Nigeria are actually fresh graduates who came for IT and are retained and automatically become your boss ,even with all your degrees. Wel,l it is not only happening in Dangote shall other multinationals in Nigeria is kind of the same, but with DIL it is much worse, because in my career I have worked with so many multinationals like Shell, Saipem, Total, Exxon Mobil and NLNG.

ZombieDredd:
What facts do you have to support this ludicrous statement?

And which facts do you have to say ootherwise, keep doubting, you that have free internet to start doubting, have you ever met anyone from NK on the internet before. A government that is so conservative and will never allow anything, whether pictures or videos, from NK to the outside world. Even having access to the internet their citizens are not allowed, and you are coming here to doubt.

Mattswaggz:
Show us the evidences....keep testimonies aside because they could easily be made up.

Oga you can try and travel there then come and tell us that all this are lies, doubting thomas. There is no country where our developers brothers have not penetrated but trust me they are not able to penetrate Nk, because alot of them which have their heads chopped off. NK is a cage a crime scene the citizens are very naive, you will not even find them on social media because the government has banned them from entering it, and then we have the likes of you, because of some jealous hatred you have for the West will hop on NL to shout na lie. Do you ever think if you were in NK you would have access to the internet? After you have eaten free chicken from the Nigerian economy, consumed cheap internet from MTN you still turn around the mock the average NK man who has no access to internet and is made to go through tough conditions and fear. Access to internet is also a crime in North Korea.

Lordspicy:
This is blatant propaganda. We are not falling for it.

Please move to NK to stay.

omoredia:
What about Nigeria? This UN is thrash. What about Saudi Arabia ?

Why not move to the same NK to stay, that is if they will even allow you to go a corrupt the minds of their citizen. You eat free chicken and consume free internet and social media access and then you hop on NL with a big Tummy to shout na lie.

vincenteger:
When he was in office what did he do about security in his state.
They keep going out with many policemen.

Now they have withdrawned his security
Hand don touch am

Dont mind them, when he was in office he was busy looting money now habd done touch am.

PigTormentor:
You already know. They will still defend him and blame Tinubu and Fulanis.

They should continue then. hypocrites thats what they are.

Apel147:
Africans have been treating cancer for ages using common herbs but they won't accept it worldwide because oyibo people wouldn't want our economy to grow, whereas they would combine chemicals and approve it for all to use! Soursop solves 99% of cancer issues!!!

Oga stop deceiving yourslf and your ancestors, where in this world have you seen agbo cure cancer. i hope when you are sick you do not take engnlish drugs and i hope you do take agbo to cure yourself when you are sick. hypocricy will not wound you people. Does an African man know what cancer is in this first place, talkless more of curing it. That is how they lie everyday that their herbs cure fibriod, i had relative who after going from one native herbal medicine to another all in a bid to cure her fibriod the thing only got worse for years she spen hell of money buying all type of native herbs no cure rather her condition got worse, so ogbeni say what you know oo..

dalongjnr:
No sanctions can work on Russia.
Russia is the most economically sanctioned nation in the world 🌎.
In fact,sanctions only make Russia to be economically stronger. You have to buy crude in rubles,they also designed their international payment platforms boycotting American or European payment platforms, they now produce their cars and export to north Korea and other friendly nations, they are now the highest producers of many types of attack drones, missiles and planes,hence improving their war capabilities.
The only war to end the war is to negotiate in Russian terms, if not, Ukraine and will be cooked.

You people will keep saying anything you were made to belive by the one who controls or hypnotizes you guys. You all are supporting this guy because of one stupid Religious pulpit bandit who is milking you very dry. For your info, selling Oil in rubies is not what is benefiting Russia for the fact that they are still selling their oil and gas is the reason they can circumvent any Western sanctions. Did you not hear that it is the same Europeans who are buying Russian oil? They cannot stop buying because if they do, they will freeze to death.

correctguy101:
Lols...

It's NATO vs BRICS

Economically, NATO holds great influence, but BRICS is catching up with its growing GDP and large population. BRICS benefits from a massive population, giving it a strong market and geopolitical presence.

NATO founded 1949 BRICS founded 2009

Nobody will belive your Brics because it is filled with nations without intergrity. African know how to be loyal to their slave master.

fredoooooo:
They should also tell them and the world to tell us the real truth behind the war .

Bro, you already know the truth about the war, so what other truth do you want to know?

Ironfaceman:
This is why the war has lingered, no commitment to their stand. You call Russia a devil, but you buy cheap Russian oil.

Well they don't reason with emotions like you, they are practical people, and for your inf,o it is not about cheap Russian oil, Russia already has a pipeline that supplies oil and gas into Europe, no need for tanker or any need for cheap that will increase the cost of transportation, thereby making the product more expensive. If Europe does not get gas from Russia, they will freeze to death during winte,r and in turn, if Russia decides to turn off their pipeline and refuse to sell gas to Europe, they will go bankrupt and their economy will crumble so you see it is a mutually beneficial relationship.

So you see where do you want Europe to get their oil and gas from, You should know that they are already investing heavily in Africa to supply them this same oil and gas and now that they are turning to patronize us, it is now that terrorism is springing up heavily in Africa, it is now that folks like you have reaslised that the west are our enemies, now that our turn to benefit from the wealth in Europe. So now you should think about this yourself and tell me who the real enemy is.

dawnomike:
At the longhaul, what I have come to realise is that even in this era of civilization; there is a thin line between this age and the medieval age.

The world is and will always be fueled by GREED.

It is about survival, Europe will freeze to death if they stop getting Russia oil and gas.

Oblongata:
Well! Hopefully, if these sanctions make headway, Nigeria could benefit from oil sales…

Exactly, at last someone who is very sound and reasons the right way. Nigeria is already getting prepared to benefit from it due to all the investment by Western people in Nigeria's oil and gas. All the oil and gas projects right now are geared towards supplying gas from Nigeria/Africa to the West. But too bad so many obstacles are springing up due to banditry/ terrorism, and some citizens' foolish conspiracy theory of hating the west and finding love in their enemy, PUTIN of Russia, planning to destroy them.

press9jatv:
haaa lagosians plenty for that side. The rice 🍚 wasn't washed before it's been cooked self. Is it right niii

Ogbeni talk what you know and stop spilling already recycled lies that everyone has been saying already. Goi and watch it properly. The rice was heavily washed.

Kaliningrad:
🇷🇺 Russia was the first ever country to release a Covid-19 vaccine. Sputnik V.

Covid-19 devastated Europe and the US but countries that bought Russia's vaccine were safe.

And how are we sure it was not Russia that manufactured the Covid -19 in the first place? You do not know the work of those Russian spys.

Jashub:
...and people will say Putin is evil ? Chai...may God open the eyes of those who support the west and their evils

Africans like you will always support their oppressor, so i am not shocked, before you realize it will be too late.

Faber:
The Russians are great and just like America, many countries in Eastern Europe like Kazakhstan, Belarus, Krygistan, Uzebekistan, etc have Russian heritage and many people speaks Russia... Russia is one big brother but the US and The West is just telling lies to the world

keep telling lies you know nothing about. so you think you can sit in one small hut on to a tree branch in Africa and know about Russia better than its own neighbours like Ukraine and poland, whom you are claiming share the same heritage with them. dey play.

harjay1986:
Yes even if it foreign remittance You will pay tax on it except you allow it to come in through crypto but even as that once you convert your crypto to naira and send the money to your bank account ... you will pay personal income tax on it just that it might be once in a year .... except if what you receive is bellow taxable range like 1m within a year .... but if you receive anything like 2.5million and above in a year that money will be tax once

This is beyond madnes..

harjay1986:
They call it personal income tax how do you think they will tax informal working class people? It different from PAYEE so their own would be like once year thats the accumulation for the year ... you mentioned that what if it foreign remittance or up keep .... do you know that people work online while in Nigeria even if it a Bonus from your work place it will still be tax

This is al madness, Tinubu is just doing anyhow and this will definitely backfire. I pay PAYEE tax running into hundreds of thousands monthly, which accumulates into millions yearly, and once a year I get paid some millions as a bonus, which is not taxed, and then this useless administration will now forcefully deduct tax from my bonus, which is not supposed to be taxed. This is madness.

jaxxy:
Then train her with better values than u have cos we are a product of our values and choices.

tuface didn't pretend to be a saint to u and u accepted him and had ur own issues with his family. The problems weren't only about tuface alone.

Take accountability Annie.

Keep your opinion to yourself if you have nothing better to say you hear.

jojo1415:
Nobody should blame Tu face....Annie was not loved by tu face family because of the problems and troubles she caused for the idibias,since their rift did any member of tuface family side her?...the answer is "NO" because she created alot of enmity and problems in their family

And is Natasha also loved by the same Tuface family? Some of you will just open moiunth and be talking rubbsih, You mean a very greedy family who wants to always control all of Tuface wealth. Didn't you hear when his younger brother said he moved from Frying pan to fire. Don't worry i like Natasha shall she will deal decisively with Tubaba family. They will not even smell a single penny from Tuface anymore.

We4all:
Get a carpenter to construct a long strong stick, like the type some people use for turning swallow. Wrap a thick sponge around it and use it to wash the inside. Rinse and get some strong men to dispose of the water. Afterwards, wrap some thick hand towel around the stick.and use it to clean the inside.

Like I said, entering inside that pot was a no..no.. and that mopstick whether new or imported from heaven, wasn't supposed to be used for cleaning the inside of a cooking pot. Even if she had to enter inside the pot, what stopped her from wearing a custom made socks? Like using the materials people use in making hand towel to sew some thick socks for herself. She doesn't come off as someone that takes hygiene seriously, and it's a pity that very few people are bothered about it.

You have a good point. But your entire idea is just based on your perception. How many men can lift that heavy pot, that might create an accident in case it falls on someone? Throwing the water away will not work as it will be very difficult to wash. Getting custom socks, or like the gloves caterers wear, like you said, will be good, but I'm sure you will still complain about that. Constructing that carpenter stuff would not have worked effectively like the mob. The mob might be a new one and washed properly before use. What is the difference between a new sponge and a new mob? Absolutely nothing. Also, the feet and hands, what is the difference? Absolutely nothing if the feet is properly washed, some men even lick women's feet during action, so what.

CodeTemplarr:
Since biblical times hardship has always reset brains.
In two year cow, eats less than data cost of iphone and has two cows added but iphone goes down in value.

That cow fit still kpai in that two years time then all your money gone.

PerfectStranger:
Looks like sacrifice to the gods

Try afañg or editañ and thank me later.

I have tried both soup you mentioned, and none can be compared to owho. So stop deceiving yourself.

Kalulu44:
I lived in Warri for over a year and I never tasted this soup nor intended to. Same with banga soup.
I'm not against this soup or any other, but for me any soup that's beyond Egusi, Vegetable, Ogbono and maybe Okro count me out.

Oboy you nor dey enjoy life at all. Just sticking to the regular. Maybe you just eat to survive, but how about you enjoy your meal?

SpencerForbes:
Heard they are dating for fun😂😂😂 later we’ll hear he was wicked. He wasted her time. They just keep confusing themselves😂

keep telling yourself lies you hear, as if girls do not date guys genuinely, and the guy ends up dumping her for another.

Mabuggi88:
They are not always satisfied with the one at hand. Always ready to dump each time a perceived higher bidder shows up

The op and that failed musician Erigga should shut the trap they call mouth. What about when a girl has devoted her entire life to date a single man, and at the end of the day, the man goes ahead to dump her for a fresh girl to marry? People like you will not see that, only to insult women, that is what you all know.

Brandiebird:
Don’t let your boyfriend stand in the way of your husband! Iykyk

Exactly, you are right.

SpencerForbes:
Why date a guy you’re sure you can’t marry?
That’s what’s really confusing about ladies.

Will she be the one to propose marriage to the guy, guys that are very deceptive, how will she know what is in the heart of the so-called man she is dating? If she proposes to the man now, it is the same people like you who will downgrade her as being cheap.

Olachase:
But when she was eating the indomitable, fry egg and soft drink she didn't notice the marriage might do her wrong

Any man that get married to a single mom has no choice or due to his age

Too many kids will just come up and write trash on NL. Don't worry, when you grow up, you will understand.

tuoyoojo:
IPhone doesn't really have to innovate anything new

They have created a niche of luxury for themselves and many people buy it for the feeling of class it gives to them

Very soon some boys would be pressured into buying this phone for their babe....wahala for who nor go ghe ghe class

And the same Geh Geh has used you guys to cash out and has bought benz. So in this one, no one has a genuine heart; everybody wants to use everybody.