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balogunsam: nice input sir.so how will u suggest a startup ecommerce site with passion and little funds....I mean really little funds reach people when ad campaigns with facebook are costing so much?

sarutobi: You just messed with by brain. Its about to explode. 1M naira daily? who does that?

Dream1: The reason Dealdey works very well is because it is owned by E-motion. A major player in the Nigerian advertising market. They control about 40% of physical ad space on the island. This gives them an avenue to use some of that to their advantage. They also had to work up to where they have reached thus far. The first ad i ran with them, they demanded only about 10-15% commission. Now, they want almost 50% cos they now control that market. Dealdey also do a lot of online ads which targets the right people i.e people that already have internet access. I still doubt very must that Dealdey are making a massive profit but they will be able to survive based on their Sister company's strengths.

samkay12: For the new BB, Just pop in any sim, get an internet plan and you will have access to the BBM and other BB services on BB10 with no need for the additional BIS monthly thing

hope this helps

outrage: For watin na? Phone way no get BIS!

Donmams: Abuja - President Goodluck Jonathan said on Wednesday in Abuja that his administration would ensure equity and fairness in appointment to political offices and employment into the Federal Civil Service.

The president gave the assurance at the swearing-in ceremony of seven members of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), a member of the Federal Civil Service Commission and two permanent secretaries.

The ceremony took place in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting.

In a remark shortly after the appointees took the Oath of Office, Jonathan said he had observed that all the geo-political zones complained of being marginalised on federal appointments.

He said that he deliberately delayed some pending political appointments in order to ensure that the complaints of marginalisation already received were taken care of.

``We are in an era where all the geo-political zones complain about marginalisation. All the geo-political zones complain that they are not given appointments. In fact, we have some pending appointments because of that.

``I have told the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to do proper analysis and probably to wait and accumulate the number. Probably if we accumulate them up to 12, when we want to make the appointments, we will make sure that all the geo-political zones get two each.

“In that case, your conscience will be clear. That is why some appointments are pending, which I believe we will deal with this week. I think they are about 12 or so. We will make sure that all the geo-political zones are accommodated.”

Jonathan challenged the newly sworn-in officials, especially members of the FCC not only to be up and doing in their duties, but to also comply with the commission’s establishment statute.

``Also the Civil Service Commission should be fair to all Nigerians. In employing Nigerians, you must ensure that all the States have what is due to them because we also know that some States are more than others.

``So when you are balancing equality of States, you must also be mindful of the population of each state. You must be aware of the laws guiding your job,’’ he said.

The president also urged the appointees to learn how to relate with their colleagues and to see Nigeria as one entity.

The seven members of the FCC include, Mr Uche Romanus (Imo); former Speaker of Benue House of Assembly and the first female Speaker in Nigeria and West Africa, Dr Margaret Icheen and former Member of the House of Representatives from Bayelsa, Mr Clement Agie.

Others are former Commissioner for Information, Nasarawa State, Mr Alakayi Mamman; former Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Bauchi State, Alhaji Yerima Giade; Dr Salihu Bello from Adamawa; and Alhaji Addo Ahmed, Jigawa.

Similarly, Dr Clement Ilo (Delta) and Dr Jemila Suara (Edo State) were sworn-in as federal permanent secretaries, while Alhaji Hassan Soko-Dabo (FCT), was sworn-in as member of the Federal Civil Service Commission. (NAN)

http://nigeria.news24.com/National/News/Jonathan-promises-equity-in-federal-appointments-20130130

CFCfan: The Akwa Ibom State Special Adviser on Technical Matters, Engr.Etido Inyang, has revealed that the Ibom International Airport recorded over 500,000 passengers.

Inyang who gave the hint yesterday in Uyo while fielding questions from Journalists at the Correspondents Weekly Arena stated that the state will continue to run the International Airport until the Federal Government is ready to take it over.

He said that the State Government would not be deterred from raising the standard of the airport especially in the area of safety.

"Although we are using all the agencies of the Federal Government to run the airport, we will keep managing the airport like that until the Federal Government comes to take over the airport", he stated.

He maintained that the present situation does not affect the development of the airport. The Special Adviser also disclosed that President Goodluck Jonathan has indicated interest to work with the state towards the completion of the Maintenance, Repairs and Overhauling, MRO, facilities in the airport.

Inyang, who has been the secretary of the airport implementation committee, averred that his team went to work to ensure that the airport operates in line with the vision of Governor Godswill Akpabio.

Furthermore, he said, with approval of the construction of an International Terminal Building by the Governor, the facility would live up to its standard as the best airport in the country.

On road construction, Inyang hinted that most of the federal roads in the state would have been reconstructed and completed by now, but work was halted after the Federal Ministry of Works petitioned against state governments for building federal roads.

source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201301080322.html

coruso: what was this womans achievement when she was in govt?,
compared to ngozi who is managing the finance ministry in GEJ govt?.
is she better than ngozi?

Afam4eva: It seems his wife, Ifeanyi is half caste.

thelastPope: When I first head Ms Oby's statement, I just laughed! Only in Nigeria do you find this kind of politics. You can hardly hear opposition parties make baseless and spurious claims like this in sane countries. How much does Nigeria make per Annum? Most Nigerians acually delude themselves to think Nigeria is a rich country with so much to spend. Nigeria is a poor country. Just compare your budget to the number of citizens and then compare to other countries and you will see how poor Nigeria is.
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Oby is getting ready for politics and has to make a big entry so that is why she is making sensational statements. The reserve has never gone below $30 billion so her claims are outright false. But of course, I understand when the ACN/CPC crew jump on it. We know their goals. Those who love Nigeria will welcome criticisms, but from El Rufai to Ms Oby, it is a big joke!

Hardfact: Clearing truly abandoned vehicles off the roads in itself is welcome. Yet "three days" ultimatum, usual govt firebrigade attitude is something else. Again I hope our overzealous officials wont tag and tow just any vehicle they see all in name of abandoned vehicles, while those who've sold their souls will continue to shut their minds to simple reasoning. Official pronouncements usually diff from what's happening on ground.

Sagamite: The time given (3 days) is completely inappropriate.

Governments should make laws people can easily comply with.

How many towing companies and towing trucks are in Lagos? How many abandoned or immobile cars are on the streets of Lagos?

If all the towing trucks were utilised everyday, 24 hours a day (lets ignore the impossibility, considering security), will they be able to clear the cars?

I think not.

What if people are out of town now for a week?

A month notice would have been more appropriate.

Lexusgs430: Hope Fashola has invested in loads of crushers to turn impounded cars into cans !!!
His removal team would be shocked and overwhelmed @ the amount/volume of cars they will have to contend with !!!!

LocalChamp: By SaharaReporters, New York

An undated photo showing runaway governor of Enugu state, Sullivan Chime in the company of visiting governors of Benue, Rivers and Akwa Ibom in London.

Governor Godswill Akpabio, Gabriel Suswam, Sullivan Chime and Rotimi Amaechi
www.nairaland.com/attachments/959147_chime_jpg7dd64529dfbab8b9342478fbe39feaa2

http://saharareporters.com/news-page/photonews-governors-forum-visit-ailing-enugu-governor-london

Tolexander: The Federal Ministry of Aviation has inaugurated the first-ever private jet terminal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The brief ceremony according to an online platform, The Citizen, was led by Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu.

The completely remodelled terminal is in line with the Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah transformation agenda.

Speaking at the inauguration, Ekweremadu said: “This is a ministry which has done everything to appropriate properly, the monies allocated to it. I would like to comment the commend the president for helping us re-engineer the aviation sector.”

In the same vein, the Chairman House Committee on Aviation, Nkiruka Onyiocha dispelled rumours of the House and the Ministry of Aviation being at logger heads.

“We will continue to support you to ensure that the aviation sector will continue to move at this pace. We assure you of our support, and assure Nigerians that with the help of the National Assembly, we wish to see more transformation in other sectors,” she said.

Also present at the ceremony was the Director General of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr George Uriesi, Director General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Harold Demuren, and the Director General of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

Highlighting the achievements of the event, Uriesi said the inaugurated private commercial terminal was the first of such recorded, stating that it opened business opportunities for Nigerians

“The private flight industry has grown the most all around the world, and the commercially important people will be provided these facilities, as also the business opportunities.

“I have no doubt in my mind, that we can be anything we choose to be. With the support we get from you. We will be able to change the passenger service we provide in Nigeria.”

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/aviation-ministry-inaugurates-first-private-jet-terminal/137092/

My goodness, these callous people feast on the ignorance and educated illiteracy of Nigerians! What is the big deal in this? To justify their corruption? What are they celebrating? Terminals that individuals can build. Are people so ignorant not to know that there are half a dozen of such terminals in Lagos? Aero Contractors has one by GAT it was quite popular in the days of flying Dash-8 planes to Base in PH; Bristow Helicopters has one, those who have flown Bristow to Eket will tell you this by Agege Motor road. Shell has one, those who have flown Shell jet to Warri & PH will tell u. Caverton has 1 by MMIA; There is a Helicopter terminal at former Mogambo gardens @ Jesu Oyingbo in Maryland Lagos; Caverton has Heliport on Ozumba Mbadiwe Rd V.I.

Rubbish thieving people. Your day of reckoning cometh soonest

thelastPope: That is why it isnt a budget. A budget is done before you implement, not after. So in a budget, you cant just say "personnel expenses". It wont fly. It would have being nice if the actual budget is available!

thelastPope: Actually, from the documents I have seen so far, it will very difficult to audit the LASG! The items are not detailed. The auditor will have to make a lot of assumptions. "Personnel Expenses" is a very vague term! It can range from a cigarette to a tissue paper to cinema tickets! lol

thelastPope: My good friend, you are throwing links around like ping pong! I have already seen the one that has some breakdown and there is no governors expenditure there. That is why I posted that of the chief of staff.

thelastPope: Have you ever heard of the word "subjective" and "relative"? I dont have to defend the budget. Am just letting you know that you cannot say a budget is bad because the items are not like LASG budget. Is that not clear enough? I dont even want to read the bauchi budget because I believe the items will annoy me. Like if I see millions being spent on pilgrimage. But, my point is, that might just be what is obtainable in that part of the world. In terms of borrowing, you could say the same for LASG. They are borrowing massively too!

thelastPope: That link is a financial summery not a budget breakdown. There are no details of expenditure there!

thelastPope: That is not how to fault a budget. What is important to each state is very different. You and I might not like it but that is the way it is. Many of those states fully sponsors their students to try and force them to get good education else they will not even have 1 graduate in 5 years.

kutchs: All these fashola and acn apologists here are not doing their principals‘ image any good. The op asked a very simple question what is the budget of LAGS on food and people are trying to derail it.
There are only two options to it:
(1) Give us the budget if you have.
(2) Shut up if you dont.
As the Jonathan led fg has been clean and sincere enough to tell us what it feeds with all state governments should do same too especially the self acclaimed righteous ones.
At least citizens deserve to know what it costs them to sustain their govts.