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autonaero:
I stay around Lakowe, Lagos and I'm aware of the price of sand at Lagasa Quarry in Ibeju-Lekki LGA.
20 tons currently costs #66,000 while their 15 tons is about #45,000
Nonetheless, for delivery, truck drivers charge are now getting high; considering the hike in diesel price and there are some other gate fees that they pay.
You can budget about #120,000

I hope you found this helpful.

yemi2plus:
Thank you for this.

Building a duplex is very expensive, at least for me. I am only just a freelance book designer.

EgunMogaji2:
1) Wasiu. He’s on here and was recommended by one of us. He did an excellent job but like I told him he needs to spend more time on taping stuff off and other prep work. I’ll use him again.

2) Frankly Gbadexy is the best source on that. I told him what I wanted, sent money and he delivered. The best delivery I’ve ever encountered since I arrived in Nigeria. He’s got his logistics situated and others ought to learn from him.

3) Oga mi, it’s just continuous and relentless cleaning after each trade. My POP guys will probably not want to work for me again because we dragged each other every day. Chean up before starting and clean up after. I don’t subscribe to the “we’ll clean up after we’re done” lie. So my partner and I just rolled up our sleeves and got busy. Hired one lady to clean but her idea of cleaning and ours were different.

My house is what we call a “ten footer” in the USA. Looks great from afar but on closeup you’ll see the usual Nigeria artisan screw ups (I’m actually in the middle of one right now).

All in all I’m happy. I’m continuing my steadfast pursuit of standard American workmanship and hence why I don’t have interior doors, kitchen and master wardrobe. I haven’t found someone that understands my idea and that is affordable. I know how much they sell H/MDF boards so where they’re getting N2M for kitchen cabinets befuddles me.

Thanks for the compliment. Like I fessed up to before the structure is too big for me because America happened to me on the way out when my now Ex Wife refused to come home with me.

uncleteeh:
Sand and broken concrete are available at Ikoyi Lagos.
Contact me if you are interested.
+2348108408732

I am interested, can you deliver to site? site is around Eleko.

EgunMogaji2:
How about in Ibadan, a 44" by 38" high quality cubicle using high grade accessories? I prefer not to use blocks at the base, do you utilise as such as in the pic below?

You can chat me on WhatsApp.

Thanks.

Beklan:
Beklan Furniture...We produce and install.... nationwide

hamtabfawaz:
Good evening.

Size: 8ft by 8ft
MDF (lower quality) ₦130K

HDF (stronger quality) ₦165K

can anyone vouch for this artisan? professionalism, trustworthiness, pls. very important!!

hamtabfawaz:
Good evening.

Size: 8ft by 8ft
MDF (lower quality) ₦130K

HDF (stronger quality) ₦165K

ok thanks, lets chat offline, what your WhatsApp number?

EgunMogaji2:
Go to this site for ideas.

The one pictured is what I'll be making myself shortly. I need a non standard size since I have a bigger space and TV to fit.

hamtabfawaz:
There you go...sir

https://www.nairaland.com/6534100/interior-design-project/3#106947250

spyder880:
More......

somehow:
But the story was 12 years ago.
Security has actually improved unlike before.
It's not all bad, there are alot of rich people in Nigeria that are in that axis, so small fries like me (you fit be top top Sha) aren't really that afraid..

Though I don't plan to move permanently to the island anytime soon. Best form of security is to live quietly among the "masses".

My appearance self go confuse you.

somehow:
Gbam

Where I live on the mainland when there is somewhere you can never suspect I'd be.

The people around me don't even know when I'm around or not.

Sheath mode every day of the week.

I'm even having a double mind now with my current build and thinking of selling the current build while starting something "simple" somewhere else.

I chose the current environment due to its "hidden" nature.

When you're in Rome......

I didn't get a car for a very long time and when I did, got something "simple". When I changed it later, it was with another simple ride. Nothing fancy, not because of anything but for the country/time we live in.

EgunMogaji2:
Wow..interesting.

They’re good trucks.

rmx:
Your numerous bikes nko baba

Na Make God help person o , you go get money you no go fit afford even basic comfort of a new car like Toyota or hyundai out of fear , not luxury fa , after achieving a certain level of success

For me , some basics are non negotiable . Other suggestions are in order and on point

Point Well Taken!!! In Nigeria, you cannot enjoy your wealth because you are keeping a low profile!!

BrickDevo:
in as much as I try to portray a good image of the Country, i feel i have to be frank with you, the situation in Nigeria is in the hands of God, and when such statement is made it means it is beyond human control, so anything can happen, we surviving here never die, but we move cautiously, i can only recommend you do the same when you visit. No place like home though.

EgunMogaji2:
Regarding living quietly. Attached is my only vehicle, a well worn SUV with the required 4WD. While better than some but I’m surrounded by much bigger houses. Just examples of being situationally aware of my environment. It’s not foolproof. Nothing is.

true2home:
The honest truth about moving is simply " Awareness" . I you plan to move to Nigeria or anywhere for that matter, be AWARE of the area!!! Someone lived his 45 years of live in Ketu Area without any incident. Arrival USA and got shot 6 times within 4 Months. Turn on you TV in any USA cities and you will fear for you life.

The issue that affect your ability to live anywhere is Self Awareness. If you are rich, live among the rich. If you like your OLD hood: be prepare to pay heavily the cost of being rich and living in the HOOD. Its like dangling a bag of corn and wondering why the chickens are after you.

My point is that we Nigerians afraid of our home country are often over reacting: yes i said it!!! There are concerns that are particular to any Third World Countries, which Nigeria is one of the, but keeping low profile and not showing-off will keep you save.

Lastly, any cities in Nigeria is equivalent to a GHETTO in US; don't be deceived by the big houses there. I prefer a Sub urban area of town to live as a returnee and doing it quietly too.

hmm.., Your last statement said it all! Off course there are bad cities everywhere! but again, your last statement!! By the Grace of God, I am not a flamboyant person anyway, thanks for the encouragement.

EgunMogaji2:
Life’s too short.

If you wish to live in Nigeria you can. Many of us moved back and successfully. Your keywords are Situational Awareness.

Good luck.

FEGEITOK:
Tall fences is not security. You need a lot more.

https://www.nairaland.com/1087891/armed-robbery-experience-thoughts-nigerian

This story dating back to 2012 confirms this narrative

gbadexy:
Very true sir, especially for us that is not self reliance.
Anyways, we should brace up for increase in prices of goods and materials from our creative importers using the war as excuse.