I'm laughing at the people saying government should take makoko and do so and so. Gentrification is a poor man's nightmare. If government turns makoko to Atlantic City, what do you think will happen to the poor that calls that place home?

By the way, I'm going to Cotonou for the first time. What would you shop for if you were in Cotonou? Where is their biggest market? Their version of Tejuosho or Eko market?

I know this is an old post but I still want to ask this question. I'm confused. I thought they say electronics like phones are cheap in Cotonou. So, how come it's now cheaper to buy them in Nigeria than Cotonou? I also heard that cars are cheaper in Cotonou. I'm talking about used electronics and used cars.

Zaksart:
There's so much opportunities in Benin republic and I'll be talking about one today. While growing up we understand that Cotonou is the harbor of good used cars, I even have some friends that got there own cars back then from there.

But one thing a lot of us doesn't know is that Benin republic has room for sales of electronics gadgets and appliance. You see Benin republic, Togo and Ghana is a place you can sell electronics at double or almost double the price you bought your electronics.

But today I'll be focusing on phone sales... This info is coming from an experience electronics and phone repairs engineer. Do you know that
used iphone6 that's been sold here at 35/40k goes for as much as 70/75k in Benin, Togo or Ghana... I even overhead a colleague telling me same old iphone6 goes for 100k in Ghana.

Last year I sold used uk iphone6 for 85k Cefa... That was even when naira has a lil bit of value, but now as you all must have heard Cefa is now superior than Naira in the black market.

I get my used phones or laptop directly from warehouse in Lagos immediately the goods are been offloaded and go to Benin republic to make sells... I am bringing this information here because I'll need a partner that's interested in investing and who's interested so in learning how or where to buy and sale too.

I have invested a lot in yam farming at the beginning of the year and currently short of cash, so for those of you interested in investing please buzz me on WhatsApp at +2349050380553 let's make some good cash.

As I am preparing to enter Benin for business this march... Buzz me let's share profits. Thanks.

Okay. Thank you.

fastseo:


Cotonou is just 2 or 3 hours no need for night journey

What else did you want to hear? Tufiakwa. He plays with girls like he would with boys. Do you have to imagine something else just because a female is involved? As a man, OP's concerns are clear to me. OP, he's not too young to be with you. Take him away from home and from mommy and his sisters and make him a man. He's too young, though. We usually wait until they're around 14 years old, but this one might merit an exemption.

immortalcrown:
You have not specifically pointed out what is wrong with he playing with the girl. Are you hiding something here? Saying that he may begin to behave like girls is very silly. How many boys that grew up in the midst of girls behave like girls? And what guarantee do you have that a boarding school will not corrupt him?

Whodunit

Hi it's me again. I getting ready to make that trip. Please can you help me with my planning? If we take off from Lagos at night, by what time would we arrive Cotonou? That's assuming GUO does night trips the way they do interstate in Nigeria. If I we take off in the morning, though, what's the typical time of arrival to Cotonou?

fastseo:


No... GUO to Cotonou.
You need to travel to Lagos first.

Thank you for mentioning that. So, I'm happy to tell you most of them are bullet-proof. Also very expensive.

kernniejay:
3, 4, 5 look like APC (Armour Personnel Carrier). These vehicles will serve purpose better if they are bullet proof.

The term "vanity" don't really apply. These can literally save lives.

Musty112:
These are the sweet version of vanity

When you hear ratatatatata, just gather your family members into the vehicle and drive off. The bad guys go even shift one side make u pass.

SETHARTHUR:
Imagine person carry number 6 dey move for road, even himself go fear am.

Note: These are not just tough looking cars. These vehicles pack special-ops specs, and the best thing is they can be legally purchased on the market. Whether the Nigerian police leaves you alone is another matter I can't answer.

I've just added the rest of the pictures

I recently made a post about the Citroen van purpose-built to be lived in. You can check out the thread below:

https://www.nairaland.com/7969087/car-days-fearing-landlord-over

After reading some comments suggesting how dangerous it is to use such vans in Nigeria, I decided to work on another article focusing on military-grade vehicles that can be purchased by anyone.

We were all heartbroken to hear about the Nabeeha family, the kidnappings, and senseless murders going on in some parts of the country. While the calls for the legalization of firearms are immediately thrown out the window, the vehicles on this list are a source of immense confidence for ordinary people who live or traverse high-risk areas.

As usual, I will only post photos because we don't like to read, but you can follow the link at the bottom of the post to read the details of the vehicles you see here.

1.
That's the RICOCHET ARV

2.
That's the Ripsaw EV2

3.
That's the Rezvani Vengeance

4.
That's the Terradyne Gurkha

5.
That's Arquus Scarabee

6.
That's STORM

7,
That's the Rezvani Tank

8.
That's the Rezvani Tank Military Edition

9.
That's the Polaris MV850 - Underestimate it at your own risk

10.
INKAS Superior APC

11.
Rezvani Hercules 6X6 (This company isn't messing around)

12.
Plasan Yagu (Doesn't include the gun o. Just the gun mount)

13.
That's the Highland Kronos (your own military-spec personal submarine)

14.
The GHIATH SWAT Edition (keep your $15 billion for hand)

https://www.carsandhorsepower.com/featured/14-badass-civilian-military-vehicles-for-confident-and-safe-movements-in-the-most-dangerous-places

So as a young bachelor that just moved into a new apartment, a next door neighbor who happens to be a single female brought this bowl of afang soup as a show of warm welcome.

Would you accept it?

I wonder why you felt the need to point out the bolded.

These are just the kind of things God looks at and shakes His head. You see how you're spending your youth worrying about how you'll do when you're old. It sounds like planning for the future and all that, but you and I both no nothing is guaranteed. Yes, plan away, but nothing is guaranteed. Jesus said in Luke 12:30,

"For the pagans of this world are always concerned about all these things. Your Father knows that you need these things... Be concerned with his Kingdom, and he will provide you with these things."

I'm not saying you shouldn't plan ahead, but don't get caught in the illusion that you have the future nailed down. Your only confidence about the future should be God.

Once Olga released Viktor he immediately went to the hospital to have his injured genitals nursed back to health. 😂😂😂😂

Nawa o. Viktor was a jerk joor. Just kidding.

Dem dey.

faceland:
Electricity.
Toilet.

Those who can afford that don't travel on Nigerian roads.

Not sure what you mean by this.

wonlasewonimi:


Be serious mate. Those who can afford that don't travel on Nigerian roads. They are currently crowdfunding for a ransom as we speak for some kidnap victims as we speak.

The irony is that people who can afford this van are typically landlords themselves 😄😄

Indeed.

MyVILLAGEpeople:


Yes with the current exchange rate. But that money never buy land for some places for lekki and ikoyi lol

Unfortunately.

MyVILLAGEpeople:


Driving this without heavy security details in Nigeria is one of the riskiest thing lol

Seriously? That's one of the best things about the van. It's compact enough to park anywhere you can park a car, unlike am RV that need much more space and even a longer turning radius. The retractable roof don't stay open permanently, you know.

Mikespecialone:
Where you won park ham

We should just tell Citroen to install machine guns on the van.
Or buy this instead ⬇️

https://www.carsandhorsepower.com/featured/fear-the-vengeance-rezvani-s-tank-like-zombie-slaying-suv-probably-shouldn-t-be-road-legal-but-it-is

wonlasewonimi:


Buhari boys will collect it from you and you'd still pay ransom.

Na landlord go dey dodge you 😄

xareal:
How person go get this kind car dey dodge landlord

It will hit the market soon. 🙂

Mavinsoladele:


Very beautiful van
I would love to own one

Yes, apparently.
That's roughly 50 million naira.

MyVILLAGEpeople:


$43k will build a good duplex in Nigeria but not in highbrow areas though.

By big rigs, I suppose you're referring to RVs, right? They're certainly great for their purposes but are in a different territory from what this van is made for. I get your point, though. The nomad life isn't for everyone. And yes, you're right, $43,000 should pay for a duplex in Nigeria. Wow.

laivwire:


I am familiar with the van life and that's the reason I said you have to offload your stuff every few days.

Talking about a duplex, $43,000 would build a duplex in Nigeria here. In comparison, if you're to go for the big rigs that are more spacious than this mid size van, you would be spending a pretty penny.

I couldn't have said it better.

ravensckar:
How to identify a typical Nigerian; they don't read about a topic before commenting.

Firstly, it's a CAMPING VAN to provide travellers/campers with maximum comfort in the road. They never said it's a substitute for permanent apartment. Make una dey try read before una comment nau.

Secondly, travelling from Lagos to Maiduguri in this VAN will definitely be much more comfortable than travelling in normal vehicles (insecurity aside). That's the point! Unless of course you prefer to suffer, this is definitely a much more comfortable travelling car for those who can afford it. Calling it a waste of money (for those who can afford it) is a display of ignorance. Na new year be this abeg, make una dey think before una type.

Valid points, that is until you realize how much this van is expected to cost.

They cost as much as a duplex but can't contain jack.

It has an estimated starting price of $43,000. Not quite the price of a duplex. You couldn't even buy the Ram Trackhawk with that.

Don't forget to offload your excrements and reload (limited) water ever 2 days as well.

This van comes with double strategically installed 10-liter tanks. One for clean water storage, and the other for waste water from the kitchen sink and stuff.

Buses for money miss road people

😄😄It's actually for the Van Life. You know what that is, right?

laivwire:
In that case, move your wife and children plus yourself into the van. I believe y'all will live comfortably.

These RVs are just pointless to me. They cost as much as a duplex but can't contain jack. Tiny bed, tiny kitchen and living space. Don't forget to offload your excrements and reload (limited) water ever 2 days as well.

Buses for money miss road people

Do you want them to be smaller?

pointblank247:
The kitchen and bed are just too big

😆 It's quite airy. You see that retractable roof? It increases the interior space so that you can stand up straight without bending your neck at all. There's sleeping space for up to 4 adults in there.

matify83:
I am Claustrophobic.

Na d inside be dis.



Check the link at the bottom of the post.

ibinaboonline:
Person wey get this car no dey fear landlord lai lai. Na landlord dey fear am, sha.



See more photos: https://www.carsandhorsepower.com/featured/the-2024-citroen-holidays-is-absolutely-the-best-car-to-live-in#google_vignette

Seun don suppose add social media embed feature for here na. To add these things na wahala.

ibinaboonline:
Person wey get this car no dey fear landlord lai lai. Na landlord dey fear am, sha.



See more photos: https://www.carsandhorsepower.com/featured/the-2024-citroen-holidays-is-absolutely-the-best-car-to-live-in#google_vignette

Person wey get this car no dey fear landlord lai lai. Na landlord dey fear am, sha.



See more photos: https://www.carsandhorsepower.com/featured/the-2024-citroen-holidays-is-absolutely-the-best-car-to-live-in#google_vignette