₦airaland Forum

you body is overheating. you need blood coolant.

Sorry! No vex! I didn't in any way imply that the picture was gloomy. Besides, please read carefully again "Standard Bank‘s chief executive, Jacko Maree, told Reuters last month the lender was in ”hiring mode” for skilled bankers, and aimed to double its Nigerian branch network this year. This statement said Last month.

"Standard Bank, according to Reuters on Tuesday, reported a nine per cent rise in first-half profit in August, helped by a decline in bad loans. However, net interest income and non-lending revenue, the two most important earnings measures for a commercial bank, both declined."

Thank you,

I understand some folks had even undergone interview and are were merely awaiting their letters of employment before the Nigerian office got this directive from their parent company. Well, I guess you'll still have to give thanks to God. Maybe they would have been applying the LIFO FIFO (Last In, First Out; First In, Last Out)principle now like Oceanic did recently.

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20101006-708021.html

That's the same article on the Wall Street Journal today!

I understand that there is a new development as there is now a mild restriction on employment due to lower profits posted by the bank. this explains why they are considering cutting jobs in London and South Africa.

I'll advise the experienced guys to steer clear for now if you currently have a job.

Check out details in todays punch newspapers. Page 20.

cheers,

heard this on the radio yesterday!

But how come it was the MSF that discovered this??

Mister man! Na you sabi!

GEJ 4 PRESIDENT!

see the house picture ! make the thing no go collapse o!

Anyway, I believe the landlord will increase the house rent soonest to make up for this bonanza!

Watch out for part II

Bomb no be wetin dem take dey play o!

which one be this bomb here bomb there again for Nigeria?? I tire o! These guys shouldn't start what they cannot finish o! Na so them start with kidnapping some few years ago and now see what the country has turned into. Make them no make this country another Palestine o! i go relocate go Bakassi sharp sharp!

Now, the question is what did Dokpesi & the IBB campaign team hope to achieve by the Oct. 1 bombings? That is if they really did it?
If they didn't , what does GEJ & his own cohort hope to achieve with this blackmail?
How about the intelligence info received from the U.K govt? was it fake also? Did the SSS detonate some bombs before the actual bomb explosion? We need answers!!!

It's really getting hot. Please, if you know you cannot stand the heat, simply leave the kitchen. Let the full weight of the law take its course.

Na sleep these soldiers go sleep for Aba?? thought they were supposed to infiltrate the camp of these bas.tards?

Abati is telling us all we already know. Those statistics quotted in his write up are true indeed, but we need solutions! We are tired of too many public commentators and critics. Where is Mike Iginni? Has he not been offered the position of a "juicy INEC commissioner" in Cross River State. We don't see him anymore on TV 'cos he has been "settled".

Abati, abeg give us the solution to the way forward.

Poster, be very careful make u no enter 419 hand for dis mata o! I'll advice u change ur toothbrush to one with hard bristles and commence with brushing 3 times daily. Even at work or school, take time out to brush thoroughly and after two weeks reduce the frequency to twice daily. i.e,morning & night. Also try to see a dentist for S & P once in 3 months.

why MEND why why waste innocent lives

Haba Poster! I don't support this. It's just so unfortunate that a city with such huge potentials can be turned into a jungle cos of the insensitivity of the Governor. The total breakdown of law & order currently being experienced in Aba can also happen anywhere else in Nigeria. All it takes is just an irresponsible governor.

But really, why don't we call in the federal troops? Is the state Governor this insensitive?

Thanks Taiwo! Will give you a ring tomorrow. Would really have loved to see the pictures of the room.

@Poster, I couldn't agree more with U on this OBJ issue. His kind of native intelligence is what is needed to keep afloat in the murky waters of Nigerian politics.

No I haven't. I'll send someone there soonest.

Thanks. Any idea what their rates are and the amenities available?

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D'banj don kolo!

D guy's profile is rising by the day! Kudos to him anyway!

who here again said this man looks scare and does not have the mien of a president?

Well, I just tuned in to NTA now & what I see here is sure far from some1 been scared.

By the way is he reading from a prompter or is this speech extempore?

which one Patience Jonathan one tie the man wrapper?? Dis woman sef!

I happy as Jonathan tell am say make she wait first! She too do!

Congrats Poster!

But do you live in the house of Ginger?? I can see so many hot blooded peeps around you, even the Ginger master!

Yes o! Seal777 abeg tell him o!

@ Poster,
Hope this article from Yahoo Autos helps inform your decision?

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1520/10-cars-mechanics-hate/

These are the cars that cause us to mumble under our breath when they drive by. So smug. So reliable. Sure! Drive right past our shop! How's a mechanic supposed to make a monthly boat payment with so many of these things on the road?

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Yes, the cars we hate most, as mechanics, are the cars that provide us with the fewest repair dollars. I mean, you see a '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee roll into the shop and you can practically smell the transmission rebuild. But the cars on this list? You'll be lucky to sell their owners a set of brake pads or a muffler.

If you're looking for a car to buy, however, this list might provide you with some good clues. Oh, sure ,  don't worry about us!

P.S. This list reflects our own experience, of course. So when we cite the ready availability of parts, we're talking about the typical repair experience in metropolitan areas in the Northeast. We're not sure the same is true in North Grainbucket, Iowa.

P.P.S. Astute observers will notice 13 cars in this list, not 10. Please don't write in to complain.

Honda Civic

One of the most reliable cars available today. The Civic rarely seems to break, and when it does, its problems are easy to diagnose. Original Equipment Manufacturer, aka OEM, parts are both affordable and easy to get.

Honda Accord

See "Civic."

Toyota Camry

The Camry used to be the clear-cut winner when it came to reliability. Other cars are catching up, but it's still one of the most reliable performers around. Affordable and easy-to-get OEM parts, too.

Toyota Corolla

About all that's ever needed on the Corolla are regular maintenance and an occasional brake job. We're not making any money on this car, that's for sure. OEM parts are affordable, too.

Toyota Prius

Unfortunately for us, only dealers are currently servicing the expensive hybrid components in the Prius. That will change in time. But, for now, we're not making any money off the Prius.

The Prius is crammed full of technology, but Toyota has put plenty of effort into the layout, which is well thought out. Considering the number of components that are under the hood, the non-hybrid parts are pretty easy to access and service.

From our point of view, the Prius is terrible news for mechanics — not even the brakes wear out, thanks to the regenerative braking system. All we get to install are wiper blades. How are you supposed to buy a pair of Jet Skis on that money?

Ford Fusion and Ford Fusion Hybrid

In our humble opinion, these are two of the few American cars that really approach the reliability of the Japanese brands. (Official Car Talk Disclaimer: Ray is a Ford stockholder — as well as a disgruntled former GM stockholder.)

Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey

Minivans have generally been pretty good to us. They're big cars with a lot of parts that eventually fall off. But if you're looking for the best of the minivans — the ones on which we make the least amount of money — those would be the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. Are they as reliable and as affordable as the other cars in this list? Probably not. But in the minivan class, they're the best choices going.

Honda CR-V

See "Civic" and "Accord." The only repair issue we see with the CR-V is a "chattering" final drive in the all-wheel-drive version. Other than that, the CR-V is just as reliable as any other Honda. The transmission, engine and everything else are all great. Parts are affordable, and big repairs are infrequent. Drat!

Honda Element

Unfortunately for mechanics, the Element has the same reliable drivetrain as the CR-V, so the same comments apply. The other reason we hate this car? Element owners always seem to have big dogs, which translates to a "big stink for mechanics."

Subaru Impreza

For an all-wheel-drive car, the Impreza is very reliable. Usually, we count on making a lot of money on all-wheel-drive vehicles, thanks to all the additional drivetrain components. Sadly, that's not the case with this car. Thanks a lot, Subaru. We find parts to be reasonably priced and widely available.

Subaru Forester

Parts are readily available and reasonably priced. When it comes to all-wheel-drive vehicles, like the Impreza, the Forester is a sturdy, reliable choice.

Nissan Altima

The Altima runs forever, and it's great to drive. The four-cylinder edition is a reliable car that's easy to fix. These cars just don't seem to break. Other than routine oil changes, we only see Altima owners when they've racked up 150,000 miles or more.

Special Mention
Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Peugeot and AMC:

These are cars we fondly remember as rolling boat payments. We'd see them coming into the shop — usually on the back end of a tow truck — and we'd know it would be a good month. Unfortunately, these manufacturers are now on our fecal roster because they've pulled out of the U.S. market. Fiat and Alfa may come back in the next few years, even if they have to sneak in disguised as Chryslers. We just hope they haven't improved too much.

We could live with all the other cars on this list if we could just have a dozen customers with these heaps. Guys, please come back! We miss you!

This na lie now! Haba! This same woman was at a press conference by the bank yesterday to debunk these allegations. Check today's Thisday's Newspaper.

P.M News again