₦airaland Forum

Comedian2019:
I don't support begging, but don't shame those who resort to begging rather than robbing. Some of them are in dire need for reasons beyond their control.
Entitlement mentality is what I know is wrong - very wrong.

How do you differentiate between the two?

'Bless me' - is that begging or entitlement?

It's very sad.

ijustdey:
As for Kyari, people have their impressions about him, some formed from the partisan and tribalistic prejudices expressed in social media. I don’t form views from that source, or some of the irresponsible pieces of journalism we have around. If experience has taught me anything, it’s that it’s not all the time the crowd is right. And in case I need to know who a public figure really is, I ask relevant and appropriately informed Nigerians.
https://punchng.com/living-in-fear-of-abba-kyari/

I read the OP with interest and can share some of the sentiment expressed.

The distorted image of Kyari serves some people well, as a trojan horse to package all their current frustrations with the current administration (of course there is a valid reason for such frustrations, this Government has not performed. Period).

There is widespread cynicism in the populace so this image finds fertile ground as it is magnified many times over, especially with the ready access to opinions disguised as 'news' these days.

Maybe I'll also state this here. From my interactions, he is nowhere near the evil genius he is portrayed. He is driven, yes, but his constituency is the Presidency towards which he projects that zeal - Alas, that's in his job description. He is extremely well regarded in the international community and considered above board. He is also quite simple, no airs.

Disclaimer: I do not have any axe to grind with anyone but I have the luxury of forming this opinion from hands-on interaction with the man so I can easily discount many of the stories going around. Many do not have that luxury, I understand so ... no abuse.

khamaarchitects:
Thank you … of course its a well secured estate but we also intend using vertical security steel bars which would only be visible on the interior.
and sure you can have my details +2347066492184, email: khamaarchitecture@gmail.com

Thank you. This (the finished product) I'd really like to see.

I'll be in touch.

Good design, good early progress.

I like the liberal deployment of glass around the property to offer correct vistas but this can only be in an area with additional perimeter security eg, an estate. Is that correct?

I'd like to save your details if you don't mind.

Could you kindly give me details of the Architect that designed these properties? I'm interested in commisioning such a similar split level townhouse.

Thanks.

Good luck with the sale.

Or, disconnect the battery negative for about 30 minutes after checking the fuse. These gremlins are well known in the BMW E series.

omoajiri:
Much thanks boss.

More than sixty abuja university students caught as kidnappers behind gwako mountains but they denied, claiming they were cultists. They were taken to SARS after receiving serious beating by the villagers and police.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8Ma665IMdw

They may actually be student cultists so thankfully, another ALUU-4 potentially averted.

MartinsD12:
Rip to the dead but USB cable with 5v current cannot cause electrocution, the story is not true, electrical engineers in the house should tell us if really a USB 5 voltage can electrocute one to dead

Where you plug the charger into the socket is a transformer that steps down 220v to 5v AC, then other electronics covert that AC to DC for your phone. In sub-standard chargers, the insulation is easily breached between the cables conveying the transformer primary (220V) and secondary (5V) so you could effectively have 220V AC all along the entire charger right up to the cable, which can kill.

Ordinarily, the electrical circuit should trip quickly at the fuse or distribution board when it detects a large inrush current upon the insulation breach, or when the victim is shocked. This has not happened means the electrical system was not professionally installed.

These two failings being present could have contributed to the electrocution but the victim could also have had underlying heart problems which made him succumb quicker.

feldido:
It's a shed Roofing design.
Modern, Minimalistic, Sleek and most importantly, Cheap.

Budget for roofing with long span Aluminum sheets with Wood and Labour is 350k compared to Hip design which is the most common design in Nigeria which would cost me 750k.

Thanks.

Thinking outside the box is great.

Can't wait to see the final product.

Good luck.

feldido:
Block work almost done 96%, ready to be roofed by next week.
Total cost so far: N1.1m
Slightly above the 1m estimate due to some unforseen circumstances, but it's all good.

Kindly explain the 5 course blockwork above the lintel.

Cleanworld:
My Children and Grandchildren won' have to pray toward that direction again because the yoke has been broken and equally we are no longer under any captivity.

The 'phototrick' was convincing you that you had a yoke, and was under some captivity before.

Now, you are under real 'captivity' - their own version.

This insiduous format has been played out thousand of times before, as in, see this young girl flogging her own mother.

Please use your education. Peace.

gbadexy:
Definitely sir but not on the forum.

Send to me then. You know how.

Thanks.

Well done.

Will these be finished in a state tenants can move in immediately? Bathroom/kitchen fittings etc?

Also, have you finalised the additional charges?

Ok, this is now classical 'bullying' behavior.

You seem to be taking it more personal than most.

A guy made a mistake, it's been sorted as far as we know. He's still here, taking all your barbs.

Now it's time let the guy earn in peace IMHO.

Kindly drop this unedifying theater.

One4me:
BUYERS BEWARE!!!!
SECTION 419 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Applies

We usual warn our members here.
Its up to them to do the needful.
Read Up reviews of previous Clients (just keep clicking of the person's previous comments, it will lead you there) and decide if you wanna take the risk.

Where I come from, Architects showcase 'completed projects', not fancy 3D renders that bear little resemblance to the finished project.

Where's your portfolio?

Merci

@OP

Great info

Thanks.

Congratulations Oga Spyder.

A quick request please, I may be recalling wrongly but did you feature one of your projects on this site with particularly challenging terrain ie, hard or rocky ground?

If so, kindly point me to the thread. If not, I apologise.


Keep up the good work.

If I ask for the total budget for these works, even if ‘between x and y’, are you at liberty to share?

Merely for comparison in case one wants to travel same path.

Thanks

Just another emptyhead, handed a microphone to go make hay in a sea of illiteracy.

You had a chance to investigate and debunk the original rumor but actually went out to give it credibility with your immature choice of questioning.

You also happily promoted an undercurrent of hate against 'Abokis'. Happy now?

donstan18:
Also, do not help people with full expectations of gratefulness or reward.

This.

It's a little disconcerting that the OP rushed over to NL to compose this long message primarily because the bike man still collected his fare.

If it's because he didn't say 'thank you', I would just count that as rudeness and lack of home training.

But, expecting him to forgo the fare as recompense for your intervention is a different matter.

I wondered too.

Tagging Richiez

MrEDUCATION:
Hello Nairalanders.....

When is the Xfire scholarship competition coming up

Hordbaz:
Good morning, Contact 08114178911 or Whatsapp for your tiles installation of your building construction. Follow us Facebook @SOUTHWEST TILES INSTALLATION and Instagram @southwesttiles

In this season of unsolicited advice-giving, with respect, those examples are nauseating.

Spend some time considering design schemes that actually work in sync, not throw the nearest available tiles together.

IMHO of course. Have a great day.

Are these houses within a managed Estate?

If so, what’s the estimate of annual outgoings like service charge etc?

Also provide a map reference if possible.

Thanks.

The first thing he'll do after obtaining that "Leave to Remain" is to buy a ticket to Nigeria to come and 'flex', never mind the imaginary death sentence.

These people hurt our country and its image more than you can imagine with their personal selfishness IMHO.

Chekitaut:
Bros, u do not know what people make me pass tru, read my words i regret it happened. what happened is like a knife in d hand of a kid which cut the kid & throw it away. the cut is there.

Then learn from it, be humble for heaven's sake!

We can accept things go wrong and all is well that ends well if the contractor genuinely trys to fix things. No wahala.

I have to tell you that the character you are displaying in this episode is very ugly. No one in his right mind will do business with you.

It's a big shame because you did have a good profile here before.

If your instinct is to respond to me with abuse as with the others, don't bother thanks.

Building during dry season in PH is an uncommon luxury. Make the best of it.

Good job do far. Thanks for sharing.

Are you at liberty to mention the area of the site, if even on a general basis? Looks up and coming with big big oga houses.

Timtol:
We believe in offering quality job as we've been known for keeping the integrity unaltered.

aussig:
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I cannot give you the names of any of the business entities at this time but as time goes on I will give a brief description of the business models and provide pointers on why they failed or are doing well.

Enjoy the holiday

Happy New Year to you too and thanks for taking the time to respond.

I look forward to future correspondence on your ventures.

On my part, I have had some disappointment too trying to mentor young folks with time and money.

I took a step back when I realized it was unfair expecting them to have the same preparation (stress-less
and qualitative, free education plus early relevant life and work experience) I had when I was their age.

To which I added my natural drive to succeed but I always had a fallback in case I failed - food on the table/roof over my head.

It's a lot tougher for these kids since Naija went to ruins some time in between.

There are exceptions I cannot reconcile such as someone that took all the money I invested in him, and lost the lot on MMM.

Anyway, enough about me, here's hoping to learn from your experiences.

richforever123:
Unless the state is dissolved (usually due to war) which is 99% unlikely, don't worry, your funds are safe

That is not exactly true, which is why the additional risk (over FGN bonds) is priced into the interest rate.

A State that has little to fear by way of consequence can default on servicing the bond.

Lagos is probably ok given it has issued Eurobonds and will be wary of any cross default provisions in those bond terms, and would also want to continue returning to the international markets with an impeccable record, even on domestic bonds.

RiyadhGoddess:
Yes there's always a very high tendency for them to go back to the street. That's was why I didn't mind forfeiting the money I had paid for government school to a private school because I saw the possibility of him being polluted.
Also there is always traces of mixed up lies in their stories but while doing your investigation, try to take away panic from them. Assure them that no matter what it is or their mistakes, there is still room to fix them to become someone better.
Remember I said my boy seun father complained of how he refused to learn and all, I scolded him softly and also advised him and assured him of a better tomorrow if he is serious. Also before putting him in school, I asked him to choose between learning a hand work or schooling even though I wanted him to go school but he should decide because I wouldn't want to pay for school and then he won't learn. He choose school.
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You tried that's what matters.
It's well...

People, see. "Her boy Seun".

She is playing the mother's role with pride. She has thrown herself into this role and her gifts will be repaid with interest. The pride you feel when someone you mentor achieves something is unquantifiable, trust me.

Her life is set to be enriched with each milestone - imagine at Seun's wedding sef? She will dance tire.

God continue to bless this woman, and anyone else inspired to do same.

If people actually parade themselves with titles as these, I can only say yeparipa!

Thanks though.

johnjohnson:
Tpl stands for Town planner
Bld stands for Builder
Esv stands for Estate surveyor
Qs stands for Quantity surveyor


If you also love urban planning like I do please indicate

Someone please help with these titles. Are these really in use?

bestofnollywood:
Members of the physical Planning and building control Appeals committee
1. Tpl. Adediran Ayodele (Chairman)
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6. Surv. Adewebi O.V (member)
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7. Bldr. Owojori Bayo (member)
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8. Esv. Oyegbola Tunde (member)
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9. Qs. Oloyede Farotimi (member)

Dear Aussig,

I stumbled upon this thread (should be a sticky!) and it is heartening to see young entrepreneurs outlining a variety of ideas here. I hope they all get the support they desire - the honest ones at least.

What might be useful is feedback (positive or otherwise) from you or other backers on how these ventures have gone. Sadly, cynicism is the order of the day in our country (with good reason, mind) but these young folks seeking backers do not deserve that.

I suspect, on the evidence of lamentations on the Treasury Bill thread, a lot of otherwise idle money is looking for homes in the 'real sector', and those people might do well to head there but they need a little convincing.