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You all should just quit all these crap...

Only info needed now is when clearing will resume...

Haba...no conscience at all from some of you

ZACHIE:
In addition, consider Abuja and Kano airports.
Abuja is though expensive to do business.
And when the shed opens finally, avoid NAHCO as much as possible. Route your shipments to SAHCOL.
CAVEATMPTOR indeed

But heard SAHCOL takes about a week to 10days to clear one's consignment. How true?

The most annoying thing about all these is knowing we the importers will be the ones to suffer this egoism tussle

ZACHIE:
sitdown there dey look!!!
You know wetin benchmark means?
Oya nah! Wait and see.
With what he is planning, there will be no more `carry go`.
All that tarmac pick up will cease. All shipments no matter how small must pay at the benchmark. Na that time una go come `gba`

I agree no more "carry go"...but bros do you even have an idea the clearing cost per kg now?

ZACHIE:
at the end of Olanrewaju,s exercise, Importers will pay more taxes.
The coming benchmark will make some of you scream.
That is why Agents are fighting the guy.
Imagine a shipment 10kgs paying 60,000 for clearing? It will be more than 100k in the days ahead.

I doubt clearing will jump from what it is to either 6,000 or 10,000 per kg

Kilode 60k to clear 10kg

Guy, take am easy na

Thank God ooo

R231 thanks a lot for the updates

Maybe the threat was..."walahi if you declare for 2015, we go make sure we impeach you"

"But chop all you can but no declare we go free you"

She no wan enter be that

If you are not here you are missing out...

Now fighting Dele Adeleke a.k.a Lagelu vs Rasheed Abolaji a.k.a Afonja warrior

Very sad news.

Popular radio personality Chaz B, best known for his “Sharing Life Issues” show has died.
Chaz (Real Name: Charles Bruce Chukuma) had  a history of kidney health problems and underwent a successful kidney transplant in 2012 after receiving a kidney donation from his wife. The official cause of his death has not been confirmed.

Chaz B’s colleague DJ Humility confirmed the tragic news via his twitter account this morning.

Chaz B’s “Sharing Life Issues” is one of the most popular shows on Nigerian radio and has been credited for positively impacting lives in various ways. The show was broadcast on Rhythm FM.

He will be dearly missed.

Rest in Peace Chaz B.

For all of una wey like sauce wella...make una add small salt sha

http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/11/22/popular-radio-personality-chaz-b-has-died/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

I seriously need to know "how to manage 400k/month?"

BlueMurder:
Very funny the way you put it though.

Anyway, different strokes for different folks: while i'd gladly trade my grey strands for black ones, my barber insists that he would do anything to have grey hair

I think it's genetics; my dad was all grey before he turned 45!

Me wey dey find grey hair by force

Internationally acclaimed faith leader Dr. Myles Munroe, 60, founder and senior pastor of Bahamas Faith Ministries, and his wife Ruth Monroe, married for 35 years, were killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas on Sunday afternoon, reports Tribune242.com.

Nine people were aboard the ill-fated flight (pictured above). It has been confirmed that Bahamas Faith Ministries senior vice president and pastor,
Richard Pinder was among those killed in the crash .The other victims have not been identified. One of the victims is reportedly Dr. and Mrs. Munroe’s daughter but that has not yet been confirmed.

Dr. Munroe, his wife and the other passengers were enroute to the Global Leadership Forum, an event organized and hosted by Munroe.
At the World Conference 2014, Dr. Munroe talked about how to “die effectively,” “live beyond the grave” and how to “secure your legacy and pass it on.”
According to Munroe, “that is what you leave for people, your character.”
“Live in such a way,” Munroe said, “that you wouldn’t need a tombstone.”

Bia Bia babes are wonderful...

Try one, thank me later

So this guy and Seun don get issues in the past

Idrismusty97:
You already answered yourself. Nations go to war for power, land and influence not food! You may say people can kill for food or shelter but definitely not going to war over it.

My opinion and thought, I posted that because others may have other perspective as to why people go to war.

Meanwhile, a nation comprises of people, are those people fighting also fighting for power, land e.t.c

MTN sha...

Which year money wan complete, if I start dey sell recharge card ten ten naira

Just a random thought!

Was thinking, if every single person in the world in his or her lifetime on a regular basis has food to eat, cloths to wear and a comfortable shelter, would there be war all over the world?

Then, I thought again those who do not have, do not have the strength for war, they'd rather beg to survive than go to war(where is the strength).

So as a matter fact, the very people you see at the fore front of chaos, are always looking healthy, well fed and all.

So in my opinion, the war all around the world is not centred around those amenities.

Share your views.

Do you think there will be no war, if every single person in the world on a constant basis has food, shelter and cloths

Pathetic I must say.

The lady judge fine pass

Covenant University

My opinion

So what if im put person and im and the person come kpai same day nko..

Just saying

They should put a 6 months max time period

K

I have kukuma changed to the new plate and new driver's license...

Notwithstanding, the people needs more time to arrange the new plate, igboro ain't smiling na...

Why not

First to comment put "H", 2nd 3rd and 4th put "." 5th put "M", 6th write "hmmm"...

It's okay..make una kontinu

Glowstone:
Source:http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/10/chita-agwu-releases-wedding-invites/

Beautiful Nollywood actress, model and Akachawa presenter, Chita Agwu and her Malaysia based fiance, John Maduabuchi
https://dvsl3w2q45hb8.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Chita-Agwu2.jpgChita Agwu

have been in the news, not only because of their celebrated engagement but more because of the romantic ways they have been celebrating their new-found love.
On Chita’s birthday a couple of months ago, John whisked her away for an exotically romantic celebration in Dubai. On Friday, October 24th Chita woke everyone up with the ultimate news.
“ I shall be privileged to have you in one of the auspicious moment of my life. I hereby invite you to my traditional marriage ceremony between Chita Agwu and Johnson Maduabuchi, which takes place on 25th October 2014 in Umuobuna Uburu Ohaozara local government area of Ebonyi State” she wrote in a Blackberry message

Malay based dude...It's okay, we know what he does

msrita:
So I really like this guy , we're in the same faculty and level but different departments so we share the same lecture venue for all our lectures.
He's really cool and quiet and that's what I like most in a guy. I stare at him a lot though I try not to and I catch him staring at me sometimes too , sometimes we turn at d same time to stare at each other, the issue is he seems to be ignoring me, I mean he talks to almost every one I relate and associate with ,but he acts as though he doesn't see me , he'll walk up to where I'm standing with a group of friends and greet everyone there except me ,sometimes he passes too close for someone who doesn't like me , his body brushes mine lightly, well we've greeted a few times . I get a lot of attention from guys in my class dunno if that's why he doesn't wanna get close or because the most wanted guy in my class is my best friend though people believe we are dating and I'm an easy person , it even shows on my face. But common I like this guy naturally and wanna be friends with him , I don't think further than that or maybe I do, and oh! He has a favorite girl in our venue , he walks mostly with only her ,u hardly even catch walking with guys its either only him or her. So what's your take on this people, please no harsh comments ,a sister is just sharing her feelings. Thanks.

Just checked your picture, you carry camouflage bandana put for head, your face strong like say tomorrow no dey. You be like tom boy na, and like u said, the guy na quiet dude...

I'd suggest you approach him any ways, who knows he just might enjoy the bleeping and stick to you...

In today's competitive business environment, your ability to write powerful proposals could mean the life, or death, of your business.

When government agencies and large corporations need to buy products or services from an outside source, they often release what is called a Request for Proposal (RFP), a formal document outlining their needs. To bid for the job, you must submit a proposal, which will explain how your company would meet the client's needs and should convince the client to hire your company, instead of a competitor.

Charles Wakefield's company, Tectonics International Inc., is a Scottsdale, Arizona consulting firm that helps organizations change their business processes, systems, and other internal structures. Wakefield says that getting their first service contract was not a matter of luck.

"We provided a very professional proposal that was well thought through," explains Wakefield.

"And we had people with the specific total quality management and participative management experience this Texas-based transit organization was looking for."

Don't leave your business's success up to chance. Follow these seven steps to write winning proposals:

1. Study the Requirements. Writing a winning proposal begins with a clear understanding of the client's requirements. Read the RFP thoroughly. As you're reading, ask yourself, What are this company's goals? What is my role in achieving these goals? Is the time frame, budget and scope of work reasonable? And if we're awarded the contract, does my company have the time, expertise and resources to complete the project?

Next, decide whether you want to proceed. Preparing this proposal will require a lot of time and effort in research, analysis of the client's needs and writing, and you may decide to wait for a better opportunity.

Wakefield examines every RFP carefully. "We don't send everybody a proposal who asks for one, because researching and writing a proposal is a fairly expensive process," admits Wakefield. "First, we decide if we can design a good program for them. Then, we look for projects that have some potential for us strategically, contracts that offer continuing relationships and good networking possibilities."

2. Understand the Client. "If you don't understand the client's problem, you certainly can't propose a methodology that is going to solve the problem," says Shervin Freed, coauthor of Writing Winning Business Proposals (McGraw-Hill). "Many times a client or potential client will say, 'This is what we're looking for.' But when you start researching, you find out that isn't what they're looking for at all."

The best way to understand what the client really needs is to talk with them. Ask people in the organization about their concerns, their operating policies and their management philosophy. Discover if any previous attempts have been made to reach the goals outlined in the RFP and why those earlier solutions didn't work. Ask what they like and dislike about dealing with consultants like yourself and what criteria they'll be using to evaluate your proposal.

You'll also want to get some general information about the organization and the industry it's in. Ask questions like these: How long has the company been in business? Who are their major decision makers? What are their main products or services? How is this company better or worse than its competitors? What is the company's financial position?

To prepare their proposal, Wakefield's company interviewed the senior managers in the client's quality and training & development departments, as well as a purchasing agent. "We learned that our client's goal was to reach a higher level of customer service," explains Wakefield. "And they wanted to do that by changing the management process."

If you're not able to speak with the organization's employees, do some secondary research. Visit the library or check with colleagues who may have worked for the same organization; it's worth the effort. This research may save you from proposing a tack that has already been tried or is unacceptable to the client for some other reason. You may also discover some underlying issues that weren't addressed in the RFP and need to be considered.

3. Develop a Methodology. Once your client's goals are clearly identified, it's time to develop the steps, or methodology, necessary to reach them. If you're having difficulty with it, use Wakefield's suggestion of brainstorming sessions.

"My partner and I get together and discuss what kinds of things our clients need and in what order," Wakefield says. "It's going to be different for each of our clients, depending on whether they focus more on customer service or on cost savings. We then custom-design an intervention that is specific to their organization."

To ensure that your methodology is practical, analyze its costs and benefits, as well as the time and resources it will require.

4. Evaluate the Solution. You may have developed a brilliant methodology, but if it's unacceptable to your client, you'll need to find an alternative solution. "You have to understand the decision maker's orientation," explains Freed. "You have to know precisely what their background is, and how they look upon this particular project. For example, find out whether the person is financially oriented or operations oriented." You should then describe the benefits of your solution in a way that will receive the most favorable evaluation from the decision maker.

You should also evaluate your solution according to criteria outlined in the RFP. For example, if your proposal is being evaluated on price and completion time, a lengthy, expensive solution is unlikely to win your company the contract.

5. Outshine Your Competitors. Don't forget that a proposal is a sales document, designed to persuade the client to hire your company instead of a competitor. So make certain your proposal reinforces your company's strengths and addresses any potential reservations the client may have about hiring you.

"If your competition is a company that is much larger than yours, then you've got to show your strengths," Freed says. "Maybe you specialize in the client's field or can focus intensely on solving their problem."

To properly present your strengths, you must know how you stack up against the competition. If you're lucky, the client will divulge your competitors' names, describe what they're like to work with and offer an opinion of your competitor's abilities.

6. Write the Proposal. Now that you've completed the first five steps, most of the work is done. All that's left is assembling the information into a proposal format, so we'll be referring back to the work you completed in the previous steps.

If the RFP specifies the format of your proposal, follow that exactly. If no format is specified, Freed recommends the following headings be used:

A. Current Situation. Explain the background or problem that motivated the organization to issue an RFP. This section will be compiled from the background information outlined in the RFP, as well as from the research you performed in Step 2.
B. Goals. Clearly explain the goals of your proposal. You formulated these in Step 2, based on the RFP and your understanding of the organization and their problems.

C. Proposed Methodology. Describe each of the recommended steps, developed in Step 3, that will lead the organization to meeting their goals.

D. Time and cost. Thoroughly explain the time and cost requirements for each step in the methodology, based on your calculations from Step 3. This section should also specify how you will be billing the client, and when payment will be expected.

E. Qualifications. Fully describe why yours is the best company for this job. This information will be based on your competitive strengths and on the proposal's evaluation criteria, which you developed in Step 5.

F. Benefits. Discuss the many benefits the client will receive by implementing your recommendations. This section is based on the benefits identified in Step 4.

7. Apply the Finishing Touches. Review the proposal carefully to ensure it completely fulfills the requirements set out in the RFP. Make sure the information is arranged logically and that it fully addresses each of the decision maker's concerns. Finally, have someone you trust proofread the proposal to catch spelling and grammatical errors.

Many contracts are awarded solely on the quality of the proposal, so don't let sloppy writing or careless mistakes ruin an otherwise terrific proposal.

"To me, good writing is symptomatic of your basic abilities," says Freed. "Poor writing and poor grammar would make me ask, 'How good can these people be if they can't even express themselves intelligently?'"

To make sure that the completed proposal looks as professional as possible, print it on quality paper and have the final copy professionally bound. Then get ready to put your proposed solution into action.

MODs will never see this one to put on front page