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There is a Lady who owns a Latin Dance school that meets either on Tuesday or Thursday evenings on Ogunlana Drive in Surulere, Lagos. I think she does the same thing on the Island as well. Are you interested in Latin Dancing? I may have her telephone number somewhere. |
I know how you feel and sympathize with you. Starcomms has it's own issues as well but I guess are the best of all the devils. The problem with Nigeria is that we do not have the agencies to police these guys effectively. In the United States, I used Road Runner which was about 50 times as fast as my Starcomms EVDO. If my internet ever was down, I was sure to be compensated for at least 1-1/2 times of the lost usage. And they were sure to keep you updated by telephone about the outage and do whatever it taked to make you feel better. If people operated the way that they do in Nigeria, their CEOs and other top directors will be arrested and locked up for Racketeering. Racketeering is exactly what is happening when people pay for a product and they are not delivered. These people act like they are doing us favours by providing service that we pay for. And of course, they are big enough to bribe top officials to look the other way. Nigerians are complacent and used to being lied to constantly while we accept this as the status quo. |
oladcity:My signature serves it's purpose of self appraisal (psychological). To you with a warped mind, you may think of it in a warped manner. But to positive people, they will see it as perseverance. Too bad that you expose the negativity of your mind. ![]() |
oladcity:And your issue is exactly what? Not Nigerian? Remove the Chimneys and then what? Are Nigerian homes from space? In any case, you won't ever be able to afford me. My clients are cultured and on a different level. ![]() |
oladcity:I hope you are not counting me as one of those that you accuse. Go to my website and checkout the work there. They are all mine. Make a point to checkout the "Gallery" page as well. yes, Na Naija do all those homes. http://www.architecturaldefinitions.com If you see one that interests you, then holla back at me. ![]() |
Becomrrich:You are obviously as naive as I was before returning to Nigeria. Before you suggest to anyone about being a Minister, you must first understand how things work. You clearly do not understand the Politics in Nigeria. I will recommend that you do some studying of the situation so you can be better educated. Nigeria's progress is being stifled by a few who have become enormously wealthy as a result. Nigeria should be on the level of Singapore, or at least Malaysia by now, if it wasn't for the clique that wants to Lord over other Nigerians by keeping them poor. Do you think Nigeria lacks the intellectual capability to resolve power issues? I personally doubt that. As a matter of fact, the President recently proclaimed that our power problems are because of the generator lobby. They do not want things to work. It is very typical of the average Nigerian mentality, not to care about Nation or other people as long as they are personally wealthy. Nigeria lacks a national brand, and people rarely care about the well being of the Nation. Everyone's concern is about what they can get from the nation, and not what they can do for her. Here you are, advocating to be a power minister, only because you are an Electrical Engineer. If you had been properly connected, some uneducated politician may have given you the position for that reason only. But do you really qualify? Do you even understand the logistics involved? Judging from what you have posted, it is obvious that you are oblivious of what you are talking about. I hope you do not feel offended, but Nation building requires more than the whims of someone who thinks he can. A few newspaper tidbits about National grids, transmission stations and sub-stations hardly qualifies a person to handle a complex Nation. The politics of negotiating the locations of power stations, transmission buffers, Land owner infringements, safety and others are just a little part of the factors relating to building a National grid. Breakage and re-routing at the spur of the moment will probably overwhelm you. And then, Nigeria will experience another failed project after investing billions into it. You should think for a moment about how many wealthy Nigerians acquired their wealth. Then you will realize that it was mostly through theft, embezzlement, bribes, or anti-competitive activities. Most of our problems in Nigeria can be nullified if only we had a good legal structure. A good legal structure will have well trained enforcement officers who will be free to do their jobs without political obstruction or interference. Our Judges will see all men as equals without bowing to the so many prima-donnas. Ribadu raised he par, and what happned to him? This is Nigeria for you. With our people being so complacent and submissive, there will never be a change. Until the people realize what is at stake, and mobilize to clean out corruption and anti-competitive activities, nothing will change in Nigeria. Nigerians have been bamboozled and bullied by the Military for too long to understand what democracy is really about. Civilians who succeeded economically in the past had to be Military whores, and people generally were happy to pick-up the crumbs that got thrown their way. If the current President really wants to change Nigeria's power situation, then he should indeed be ready to make many powerful enemies. I will advise him to strategize by making the transition as open as possible by continuous publications about the goals and progress of his plans. This will win the hearts of the people and they will feel a sense of being a part of Nigeria. With open information, the people will become wiser and very protective of the President. However, it is unfortunate that we continue to have policies of secrets. This will in-turn fuel rumours and innuendos. And the people will continue to distrust government. I doubt if our current crop of politicians really understand the concept of government. Government isn't automatic. Government is formed to serve the people and make things more amicable for the society to interact. This is then supported by what used to be voluntary contributions by the people, which is now known as taxation. If the government isn't performing for the people and demand taxes from same, then this constitutes robbery. Nigerians have been continuous victims of robbery via a contitution that has not succeeded in performing it's duty to protect and harmonize society. Now back to the subject that is at hand: Former Governor Tinubu created the Egbin Power Station to deliver power to Lagos. This would have alleviated a lot of the problems of Lagos, except that the federal government intervened and said that the stations power has to go into the National grid. Judging from the statement made by the Minister who was over Power (A Lady, can't remember her name), she believes that Lagos should first supply Kano, Kaduna and Sokoto before it can then get back whatever is left. She believes that power should be shared the way that they share looted funds from the government. This is an ideal example of bad policies by unqualified leaders. She fails to understand that by transmitting power from Lagos to Sokoto or Kano, 2/3 of the power will be lost in transmission. She is oblivious that useful power should supply immediate surroundings first and the extra may then be transmitted to the grid. In industrialized nations, she would have been laughed at as a joke. In most countries outside Nigeria, knowledge is power. However, the par for power in Nigeria seems to lie in the crookedness and wickedness of the heart and nature. We seek to cure the symptoms instead of seeking the ailment. The issue of power in Nigeria is only one of the outputs or results of a decadent society. There are many more like this and the story can be told by every Nigerian. We should focus on developing a paradigm that will rid us of politicians who hate intellects. This paradigm needs to redefine what it means to be a Nigerian. Public executions of the corrupt may help to accelerate this paradigm shift. But we need to do something fast, our we should expect chaos in the very near future. Power problems may only be a very visible acknowledgment of our decadence. But for Nigeria to resolve this issue, it must also address the societal malfeasance that would allow a few men to sabotage a country of over 140 million people |
Becomrrich:It will take Legislation to do what you suggest. Federal Government does not want the states to be independent. We have too many self-serving Nigerian leaders who are afraid of any Southern state getting too further ahead than other parts of Nigeria. These people know that Lagos will be unstoppable if it had the Electric power to supply Industrial growth. They will rather hold back Lagos, to give themselves a chance to play catch-up with it. We have unreliable power supply because certain political giants in Nigeria benefit from the situation. Do you think Oil and Gas companies will survive selling fuels only for Automobiles and Trucks? Do you think Generator importers will still make a living only supplying generators to remote areas? Within the Oil and Generator conglomerates, you will find the saboteurs of Nigeria, and the reason why the sleeping giant stays asleep. |
Hey Promise: What you have posted is typical in old Atlanta. You can term them as Town homes with Alley access to their garages. This was the question that I was asking in a previous thread that I created. You can check it out here: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-219094.0.html By the way, those are nice pictures. i used to design and build them in Atlanta Georgia. If you'd like some of those, not a problem at all. Just start writing the checks. ![]() |
I am a little surprised to see all the requests here for plans. Yet, noone is talking about compensation for the owner/designer of the floor plans. Is this normal in Nigeria? Do copyright laws not exist? |
Na wa oh, hopemanflee@yahoo.com. I know who you are man. I guess I must have inspired you with my thread, and you jumped on the idea. Imitation is flattery, but you cannot beat the BEST. For those who want to see some inspiring work, checkout this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-219094.0.html |
alex406:See, which rock did you crawl from under? In today's age people should live victimized lives? How is this a logical solution? Abegi jo, commot from road. This is why the government should legalize the right to bear arms. Armed robbers are strengthened by the fear of the victimized and should never be encouraged and given the power to change people's lives. |
Norway is a very Oil rich country, yet the future of Norway's power supply does not rely on it's oil and gas fields. Nigeria meanwhile, has very large gas deposits that are now being targeted for supply of power. Industrialization in Nigeria has not begun yet, but we are coming up with various figures on our power needs merely based on today's usage. We have to remember that South Africa was built on a solid foundation, and were good at futures projections. However, her growth has exceeded those projections and it's power grid now needs more injection. South Africa should be a model for what to expect from Nigerian Industrialization. Anyone who drives along Bar Beach or any of the coastal beaches in Nigeria will notice the abundance of 3 things on the typical day. These are; Wind, Sun, and waves. Gas powered plants could directly drive turbines or heat up water, which then drives turbines. The process requires equipment that have parts that need servicing more frequently than some other technologies. Wind Turbines nowadays produce up to 7 Megawatts of power each, and Wave technology has been advanced to a stage where many European countries are adopting it in their power strategies. Solar farms are a big business in the United States and the government gives huge grants to businesses that pursue this technology to provide power. Within the next 2 years, the costs of producing Solar power will be highly reduced because of the emergence of more manufacturers of the parts that drive this process. It is also obvious that when you burn fossil fuels, you will also have a high amount of particulate emissions. My Question is: What is wrong with our leaders? Why are we allowing Oyimbo to sell us their outdated technologies and continue to proliferate a culture of backwardness in Africa? Are we expected to stay behind in all things? At what point will we begin to try to catchup? In a way, one can look at the feasibility of Gas fueled plants in terms of the relatively low cost of gas in Nigeria, but have we truly analyzed all the costs? What about the emissions? What about the cost of developing the gas plants that will have to refine the gas for use in the power plants? What about the costs and maintenance of the pipelines to run gas to the power plants? Nigeria needs to develop a culture of doing complete Life Cycles Cost Analysis of any project that is supposedly for the benefit of the people. Life Cycle Costs Analysis determines the real costs of these projects through their useful lives or major rehabilitation. Historical probability costs should be included, such as the potential of the pipelines being disrupted. Comparable technology Cost/Benefit factors need to be considered as well. Norway, as well as most European/American governments never embark on projects without being thorough in their evaluations. It is unfortunate that Nigerians just fall prey to unscrupulous foreign companies who present loads of paper to confuse and fool government officials who are not willing to do the work to read through and understand possibilities. However, you will be surprised to find that in these European and American agencies, there is a large pool of Nigerians and Africans working to build and set policies. The greed and corruption in Nigeria allows a few unread/unqualified looters to determine strategic positions that will affect the future of many Nigerians. Until there is a freedom of Information act that enables private citizens to act as watchdogs for Nigeria, we shall continue to be flooded with outdated and unreasonable solutions to our issues. We should all make it a matter of principle to become activists in securing the future of Nigeria. We should embark on making sure that we have the right to know what the government intends to feed us for our collective futures. it is only logical that our policies and decisions should mirror those of the countries of the people feeding us our future technologies. |
dcollin147:A trial indicates a free sample. Please educate me about what type of free samples are given in the bore hole business. On a more serious note: Do you have some kind of new seismic instrument that you use? I am very curious about this. Thanks |
Oga Promise: Wetin now? You dey try get free design for Nairaland? I get plenty design boku boku, haba wetin you go take exchange if I give you dem for free? |
Yes you will need Engineering drawings, at least for the foundation. Prior to the Engineering drawings, a soil test will have to be done to determine what type of foundation will be required on your site. This foundation will also have to be designed to structurally hold the live and dead weights of the building. Most common problems in Nigeria that leads to buildings collapsing is when unscrupulous landlords and extra floors to buildings that did not have their foundations foundations designed to carry the weight. I will suggest that you consult with a reputable Engineer. |
It seems like there is a misconception about the USA. People there are polite to each other and don't talk trash to any stranger like in Nigeria. Legalized guns will make Nigerians more respectful to each other. It will also improve civil rights. I know there will be some senseless violence in the beginning like for 2 months. After that Nigerians will learn to respect the gun as they go to a few funerals and understand it's power. Y'all shouldn't be too scared. I'll open up a funeral home for the projected business boom. ![]() |
[quote author=stoik_joy link=topic=242508.msg3549577#msg3549577 date=1236260072]At the moment any body who is not a member of PDP should forget about the presidency. So the question of pat utomi, wole soyinka,Gani, nwuche bein more competent is out of the issue-since they are not PDP members. the issue is that among all the PDP members interested in that position today - he is best qualified.[/quote]You are obviously not keeping up with today's trends. Have you not seen all the governors being kicked out? I can assure you that without rigging, if ANPP and AC get a coalition going, PDP will be badly defeated. Iwu needs to be removed for real elections to happen in Nigeria. |
I really get tired of the mind games that these professional politicians play on Nigerians. They employ a few stalwarts to get out there and fool (at least attempt to) the people. When will Nigeria mature and start approaching things from a sense of achievements instead of bloodying everything with tribalism. This guy has had many chances to prove himself and has failed. Why are the Igbos not talking about people like Pat Utomi? Why are we trying to recycle failure? A former Minister of Transportation who's leadership worsened Nigerian roadways and caused many to die needlessly is being thrown at us. Are these people real or retarded? |
tpia:What happened o the funds for road construction? Where are the roads? You still haven't addressed the source of his wealth. It was only recently that the house 'centripled' their pay. |
tpia:Must we keep voting (stealing votes ) for looters? |
To campaign for Madueke, please tell us what he has done for Nigeria, and how he got so wealthy? We should contract the FBI (Foreign organization) to probe all Nigerian politicians before contesting for office. If the mud starts pouring out, how many do you think will be brave enough to contest? Let's see their past tax returns, lol |
OCEANLANE:You should give us better information than you have posted. 4 direct Monthly vessels from where? Jacksonville, Wilmington, Maryland Give me a quote for a CAT 966, Cat 320B, Cat D8R, and a 1997 Freightliner w/406 Cat B Model. Post it here since the forums are meant for sharing. I am interested in Jacksonville for these Equipments. |
Kafin:I don't have a problem with you Dude, so nothing to forgive. Hope my words were not harsh. That wasn't my intention. Just clarifying. Big-boy, Small-boy stuff isn't in my paradigm though. I see all men as equals. Take care now, later |
@Ambyzown Thanks for giving the figures. Much appreciated. @Kafan I just don't know how to respond to you. Your statement was rather incoherent. It was very presumptuous. I will assume that any sensible person who tries to operate a business in Nigeria will consider the Nigerian factor. Hopefully, you will not assume that I am naive enough to preclude that. As a matter of fact, my inquiries here should indicate my being thorough in doing my due diligence. Each person based on their exposures and experiences sets up their business model relative to their perceived activities. However, your advice is noted, even though it really doesn't make much sense to me since you do not know my model. |
fesse: ![]() Fesse Baabe, You're a woman after my heart. I just love your boldness. One can sense the fear and apprehension in many of the people here afraid of these Juju people and capitulating to them. All these juju people are nothing but hungry people who use their so-called juju so scare people into parting with their loot. Just like the Pastors who claim that a percentage of your paycheck must come to them if you want God to continue blessing you. Once I hear this from any Pastor, the Church gets no donation from me that day. Men will always use fear as a manipulator to steal from the innocent and fearful. Abeg wey dem shrine mek I go piss on their man-man sculptures that should be decorating someone's walls. |
uf4oma:Nice comeback. Even if it includes some lies. You have redeemed yourself a little sha. ![]() |
Jarus:Excellent and intelligent statements of facts!!!! He who dabbles in it, is a part of it and hence can be afflicted by it. |
Okija, You are truly a comedian, and thanks for making me laugh hard. No palava, you have stated that you believe in nothing. But I have not only believed, but have tested as well. Abi mek I test on you too? My own no be Juju oh, na telekinesis. |
This is to the confused and the ones feeling caught in a dilemma; From a student of life. Do not succumb to fear out of the things that you read in this forum. Strengthen your confidence and belief in your one being. This is not about religion, because many so-called believers are in disarray and are being led like sheep to the slaughter house by foxes who have mastered the art of manipulation. Be "one" with yourself in spirit, and live life guided by your conscience. Not by indoctrination. If God had put his breath into earth and made man, then his breath remains in each man for guidance. If you live life conscientiously, then allow no man to insert doubt into your spirit. If you are a part of God, then you are a god. In this, you should firmly believe. The manipulators realize that by creating doubts in your mind, they can find holes into your spirit. With this, they can siphon your powers and enslave your mind to their whims. Stay observant, but resolved. And remember that what goes around, come around. The good deeds that you perform will indeed secure peace and harmony in your life. When you fail, then first admit it to yourself, and then be repentant in spirit and ask for "the grace" to free you of the burden that you have afflicted yourself with. No man can see the light for you, it has to shine from within yourself. Seek knowledge, but embrace wisdom. We are all spiritual beings, hence beware of whom you mix spirits with. Many carry afflictions that they are willing to pass unto your spirit, while they drain you of your good. It is consequently very important that you seek not in darkness, when you want to live in the light. Be aware of the paths that you have thread, and cleanse yourself immediately when you have sojourned around dirt and filth. You have to do this, to prevent the dirt from penetrating your skin into your spirit. With these few guidelines, you can seek your truth and stay universal, as this is where you belong. Then you can be confident that your shield is strong, and neither mortals nor principalities can shirk you. You shall be Lord over them, and they shall fall at your feet. |
Now Mr. Larez.@Okija I guess this is where I am supposed to begin shaking in my boots huh? Do you know how many shrines that I have pissed on already? My man, you are quite comical, and I am still laughing. Scam Scam Scam. This is the oldest trick. Fear has always been the biggest manipulator of men. You might as well understand one thing, If there is juju, then there are the protected ones as well. I am one of these beings. I have seen the face of death many times and walked away without a scratch. The so-called Babalawos pass by me and recognize me as a god. They start saying things about me and feel honoured to have been in my presence. Even in America, witches from Transylvania have bowed to me and acknowledged my powers. And guess what? I have never known any other powers but that of my Almighty Protector, and I confess his Son. I walk in confidence and have no doubts of overcoming any type of principalities that anyone may throw my way. Because to me, they don't exist, and only something that exists can affect me. Now ask yourself this. How come they recognize me and confess the powers that protect me? How come they say with their own lips that I am untouchable? I believe that it is because they look in my eyes and see that fear does not exist. They see that I cannot be manipulated. They know that I am protected. However, I have learned to try and restrain myself from cursing people out of annoyance. Because if it comes out of my lips, so it shall be. Now, young Blood be extremely careful about who you warn. You may be trying to bite more than you can chew. Now take your hoolabulahlah and run along. There is no 419 game here for you to play. |
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Give me a quote for a CAT 966, Cat 320B, Cat D8R, and a 1997 Freightliner w/406 Cat B Model. Post it here since the forums are meant for sharing. I am interested in Jacksonville for these Equipments.