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 Family › Re: Husband Catches His Wife Sleeping With Another Woman In Lagos by naptu2: 2:20pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
kmcutez: Go back to the genesis of this thread. All we were concerned about was that the police were wasting precious time and resources looking for a lesbian while there were more dangerous criminals out there.Word! 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 12:59pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Batam: Presently, I know a company who has that project of electric train on hand but approval is being delayed by F.G. The electric train from Lagos to Abuja 2hrs approximately 400 miles per hour. This would be a massive project and can create up to 5000 jobs.That project has been the subject of disputes for a while. Tinubu suggested it to Obasanjo. Obasanjo approved at first, but later withdrew his approval. Last year, governors of the western states held a meeting to discuss regional integration/economic development. One of the proposals that came out of that meeting was the idea of a regional rail service. However, immediately afterwards, a federal government official told the media that only the federal government can operate regional rail/interstate rail services. |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 11:36am On Feb 04, 2013 |
JaaizTech: Where I do agree with Eko-ile is that: the investors are investing to make profits, and would obviously have done a lot of feasibility studies before deciding to invest such huge amount of money. Really, if it was so obviously a stupid idea, then they would have known.Exactly. This is the way it looks to me (from all my investigation). 1) Private company decides to invest in this (they are not in business to throw money away). 2) LAMATA, as the regulator of transport services in Lagos, approves and grants a license to the private investor to carry out the cable car business. LAMATA has a name to protect and would have ensured that it is safe. 3) African Development Bank gives the investors a loan to carry out this business. The bank is not in the business of throwing money away and also has a name to protect, so they would have done their own feasibility studies. |
| Politics › Re: CAN Cannot Guarantee El-Rufai’s Safety Next Time by naptu2: 11:01am On Feb 04, 2013 |
[quote author=Okija_juju]No wonder the Catholic Church has distanced itself from this Christian Terrorist Organization of Jet flying and Jesus-Pimping Political Pastors.. Imagine threatening a Mallam. Even Jesus when he was cornered by the Romans in Gethsemane didnt fight back, When he was booed, spat on and ridiculed at his trial didnt curse anyone, when he was whipped didnt threaten anyone, but look at so-called Pastors of Today!! [/quote]+100 |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 9:02am On Feb 04, 2013 |
Amongst the concessionaires on the ferry system are Fikki Express and Tarzan. Tarzan also runs the popular car ferry between Ikoyi (Queens Drive), Victoria Island (Maroko) and Lekki (Admiralty Road), while Fikki Express also provides tourist and leisure boats services. Both Tarzan and Fikki also run restaurant/bar services. |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 8:11am On Feb 04, 2013*. Modified: 12:08pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Nigerian Railway Corporation Mass Transit Trains (MTT). Iddo-Apapa Iddo-Agbado Lagos-Abeokuta Lagos-Ibadan Lagos-Kano Etc
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| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 8:08am On Feb 04, 2013 |
Other initiatives. https://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/71659_491167092789_3428307_n.jpg Caverton Helicopters' helipad on Victoria Island. |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 7:41am On Feb 04, 2013 |
The Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System, also known as Lagos BRT, is a bus rapid transit system in Lagos State, Nigeria, which is owned by the Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority (LAMATA). The first phase of the Lagos BRT was opened on March 24, 2008 with 100 buses, although it was initially slated for opening in November 2007 (the initiative to build the system was initiated by the government of the previous governor, Bola Tinubu). It went from Mile 12 through Ikorodu Road and Funsho Williams Avenue up to CMS. At the time the BRT Corridor was 22 km in length. One of the benefits of the BRT system is the physically segregated lanes. The BRT system in Lagos is run on 3 models; (1) segregated lanes (2) priority lanes (3) regular bus service. 1) Segregated lanes: A concrete divider is erected on the road to section off one lane from the others. The sectioned off lane is reserved for BRT buses. This ensures that the BRT buses are not caught up in traffic jams. Segregated lane https://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/33644_479399807789_121022_n.jpg 2) Priority lanes: A yellow line is drawn on the road to demarcate the BRT lane. At peak periods (rush hour, etc) this lane is reserved for BRT buses. At other times any vehicle can use this lane. Priority lane https://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/68766_491169377789_5068095_n.jpg 3) Regular bus service: There is no segregated or priority BRT lane. The Lagos State Government maintains the BRT lanes, while concessionaires procure and maintain the buses. Concessionaires on the BRT scheme include LAGBUS Asset Management Company (which is owned by the Lagos State Government), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Cooperative, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), etc. The buses are painted either blue or red. Some buses are air-conditioned, while others have fans in them. Some buses also have flat screens in them and passengers are treated to movies while they commute to their destinations. Passengers purchase bus tickets from ticketers stationed at the various bus stops. Payment can also be made with the passenger's debit card, via POS terminals placed in the buses. Concessionaires also make extra income via advertisements pasted on the sides of the buses. Paid adverts are also played on the Flat screen TVs. New routes have been opened including Yaba to CMS, Obalende to Ikorodu, Obalende to Ajah, Oshodi to CMS, Oshodi to Obalende, Broad Street to Egbeda, etc. Some of the routes have segregated lanes (eg Yaba to CMS), while some use priority lanes (eg Obalende to Oshodi). On Ikorodu Road, the introduction of the BRT system has led to restrictions on which vehicle can ply which lane. Danfo and molue buses are restricted to the service lanes, private vehicles can ply the express and the service lanes, while only BRT buses are allowed to ply the BRT lane. https://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/33709_477429137789_6993184_n.jpg Obanikoro BRT bus stop on Ikorodu Road |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 7:40am On Feb 04, 2013 |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 7:38am On Feb 04, 2013 |
LRT Lagos-Badagry Expressway before the rail project. www.nairaland.com/attachments/667079_lagos20rail7ELasu20gate20before_jpg8fef98d5414068180036d58819fa6ce2 Artist impression of Lagos-Badagry Expressway after the rail project is completed. www.nairaland.com/attachments/667080_lagos20rail7Elasu20gate20after_jpg4b070b422b50d9c3d5d7adb098d4055f 10 lanes + BRT and LRT. Marina before the rail project www.nairaland.com/attachments/667082_lagos20rail7Emarina20before_jpgec6936e753e81b7c125b830b6694ed2d Artist impression of Marina after the rail project is completed. www.nairaland.com/attachments/667083_lagos20rail7Emarina20after_jpg59abd927a64f42c1aa88e33b84e51608 Rail, BRT, regular bus and ferry services. The Lagos Rail Transit (LRT) system will be similar to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in the sense that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) will build and maintain the tracks, while the concessionaire will procure and maintain the trains. Already, the concessionaire on the blue line has procured carriages from Canada (they were subway trains, but have been converted to surface trains). Lagos State Government will build a dedicated independent power plant to provide electricity to the system. The Blue Line. The Lagos-Badagry Expressway is part of the abandoned Trans-African Highway project. However, it is prone to massive traffic jams. This has stunted development along that corridor since people don't want to live and work in that area because of the traffic problems. Therefore, the Lagos State Government is expanding the road. It will be a 10 lane expressway with BRT and LRT routes. Julius Berger is expanding the road (so far they've expanded the road between Orile and Mile 2 and expanded the Mile 2 Bridge), while Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) is laying the tracks. It's largely going to be an elevated rail system (CCECC has built part oof the bridge along the Orile axis and they are also building elevated stations from Orile too Mile 2). Blue line stations will include: 1) Marina 2) Ebutte Ero 3) Iddo 4) National Theatre 5) Iganmu 6) Alaba 7) Mile 2 8 ) Festac 9) Alakija (Satellite Town) 10) Trade Fair Complex 11) Volkswagen 12) Lasu Gate 13) Okokomaiko. Red Line stations include: 1) Marina 2) Ebutte Ero 3) Iddo 4) Ebutte Metta 5) Yaba 6) Jibowu 7) Mushin 8 ) Oshodi 9) Shogunle 10) Murtala Mohammed Airport (an arm of the line will branch off to the airport) 11) Ikeja 12) Agege 13) Iju 14) Agbado Blue line station map www.nairaland.com/attachments/672276_blue_line_pnga13917d2fdbc9789cd7f58263b324ad2 Red line station map www.nairaland.com/attachments/672277_red_line_png59abed55373c2cbab152a5d023b110d4 LRT overall map www.nairaland.com/attachments/666990_Lagos20Rail20Map_jpg2e8bf45fedab26a8dc45c644a7e39491 Lamata has proposed 7 lines. They are: 1) Blue line: Okokomaiko-Marina 2) Red Line: Agbado-MMIA-Marina 3) Green Line: Lekki Airport-Marina 4) Yellow Line: Otta-Iddo 5) Purple Line: Redeemed Camp-Ojo 6) Brown Line: Mile 12 - Marina 7) Orange Line: Redeemed Camp-Marina Below is an overview of the project from Wikipedia. Lagos Light Rail is a light rail system being developed in Lagos, Nigeria. The system is being sponsored by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and is envisioned to consist eventually of seven lines.[1] The railway equipment including electric power, signalling, rolling stock, and fare collection equipment will be provided by the private sector under a Concession Contract. LAMATA is responsible for policy direction, regulation, and infrastructure for the network.[2] The concessionaire will generate its own dedicated electricity.[3] History The idea of developing rapid transit in Lagos dates from the 1980s with the Lagos Metroline network conceived by the Alhaji Lateef Jakande during the Nigerian Second Republic.[4] The initial Metroline project was scrapped in 1985 by Muhammadu Buhari at a loss of over $78 million to the Lagos tax payers.[5] The idea of developing a light rail network for Lagos was revived by Governor Bola Tinubu in the early 2000s with a formal announcement of its construction in December 2003.[6] This initial $135 million proposal was part of the greater Lagos Urban Transportation Project to be implemented by the newly formed Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).[6] LAMATA initially concentrated on developing a Bus Rapid Transit system, running from Mile 12 to Lagos Island. In 2008, LAMATA began also to make progress with the rail project, focussing initially on the Blue Line and the Red Line. In September 2011, LAMATA announced that it would be acquring its older H5 and H6 subway cars from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), a public transit operator based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (as their transit operator is acquring its new articulated six-car fixed Toronto Rocket subway cars to replace the older cars) for its fleet of subway cars that would operate on the Blue and Red lines. [7] Okokomaiko-Marina Blue Line In April 2008, the Lagos State Government approved ₦ 70 billion for construction of the Okokomaiko-Iddo-Marina Line, with an estimated completion date of 2011.[2] Advisory services are being provided by CPCS Transcom Limited, an Infrastructure Development consulting firm based in Ottawa, Canada. Construction actually commenced in January 2010, and completion is now expected in 2015. The Blue Line is now being built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation. The Blue Line will run 27.5 km from Marina to Okokomaiko, with 13 stations. End-to-end journey time will be approximately 35 minutes. It is being built as a high capacity, electrically powered rail mass transit system. Most of the route will be on the surface, running east-west, in the central reservation of the rebuilt Badagry Expressway between Igbo-Elerin Road (Okokomaiko) and Iganmu. The line will run on elevated structure from Iganmu along the south side of the expressway passing the junction with Eric Moore Road, crossing just south of the National Theatre to Iddo, then south to Lagos Island with a terminal at Marina. Construction is underway between National Theatre and Mile 2.,A Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) will be constructed at Okokomaiko, with a track connection from the Blue Line to the depot. The entire Blue Line will operate over a secure and exclusive right-of-way, with no level crossings and no uncontrolled access by pedestrians or vehicles. Lagos State is financing construction of the Blue Line from its own resources. A concession contract is being awarded to finance, supply and operate the railway equipment, including electric power, signalling, trains, and fare collection. Proposed Blue Line Stations Marina (shared with Red Line) Ebute Ero (shared with Red Line) Iddo (shared with Red Line) National Theatre Iganmu Alaba Mile 2 Festac Alakija Trade Fair Volkswagen LASU Okokonaiko Agbado-Marina Red Line The second line, the Red Line, will run from Marina to Agbado. The line will share the existing 30 metre wide Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) right-of-way.[1] Proposed Red Line stations Marina (shared with Blue Line) Ebute Ero (shared with Blue Line) Iddo (shared with Blue Line) Ebute Metta Yaba Jibouw Mushin Oshodi Shogunie Ikeja Agege Iju Agbado http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagos_Light_Rail Construction [img]http://1.bp..com/-2hTxR7GW170/T6ugSHbXxBI/AAAAAAAABJo/pJr-hS1JNXs/s400/11.jpg[/img] [img]http://3.bp..com/-Y8oAPynvkZk/T6ugYmF7ISI/AAAAAAAABKg/Ldo3wdFQMSE/s400/18.jpg[/img] [img]http://2.bp..com/-UI3IOrQn2JI/T6ugZPlyhBI/AAAAAAAABKo/m-qQKsaiVLE/s400/19.jpg[/img] [img]http://4.bp..com/-qgHJv5Uk_hU/T6ugaJAdq8I/AAAAAAAABK4/x4ydMgcBh6I/s400/20.jpg[/img] https://img834.imageshack.us/img834/1481/oriletrainstation.jpg [img]https://www.nairaland.com/attachments/721050_IMG00423-20120605-1054_jpgcb067250a550f2d4aa12b17ef9be8a12[/img] [img]https://www.nairaland.com/attachments/721051_IMG00424-20120605-1055_jpg498a34c73c8347a621c2f9e4edf81186[/img] [img]https://www.nairaland.com/attachments/721052_IMG00425-20120605-1055_jpg1126ed90f898862d4d6c6b51a0f34646[/img] Trains www.nairaland.com/attachments/535114_Image1_jpgf133084d818ba86da13dcf5b4fbeaec3 www.nairaland.com/attachments/535115_Capture_jpg4ab9eeb013d762b85d594a0e858dd0af https://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6986/11624153.jpg https://img813.imageshack.us/img813/6910/56781120.jpg www.nairaland.com/attachments/940165_Train_JPGa48ceec81d2ae1f001a2adc35cbb9665 https://api.ning.com/files/948xhCMgAxT9T5-5Zb-voOYdbiFPMZ3WPoMwDaNnvptzEV8PS8sI0Jq-zGplIW0RyeReowSnJc1q3v9GxfI4rHlR5ZCz0ghC/Railtrack2.JPG?width=640&height=480 More info on these threads https://www.nairaland.com/898591/fashola-woos-foreign-investment-partners https://www.nairaland.com/934481/update-10-lane-lagos-badagry-expressway-pictures https://www.nairaland.com/770192/hundreds-light-rail-trains-left https://www.nairaland.com/955955/orile-light-rail-station-complete https://www.nairaland.com/1154940/railtrack-construction-commencement-ceremony-lagos-bdgry https://www.nairaland.com/1156265/lagos-light-rail-ready-june |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 7:36am On Feb 04, 2013 |
http://businessdayonline.com/NG/index.php/analysis/commentary/47086-lagos-and-the-challenge-of-water-transportation Addressing the transportation and traffic challenges of a complex megacity like Lagos has been a major priority of the Fashola administration over the last five years. Given the complex nature of the transport sector in the state, the need to exploit alternative means cannot be over-emphasised. One of such alternatives being exploited by the government is water transportation where seven corridors have been identified for development and mass transportation. These include Ijede-Badore, Badore-Admiralty-Osborne-Marina, Ikorodu-Marina, Ijegun Egbe around Okokomaiko that will burst out at Mile 2 to Marina, Oke-Afa in Isolo to Festac to Mile 2 to Marina, Ajegunle to Marina and Iddo to Marina. It is a big relief for commuters that operations have begun on Ikorodu-Marina, Badore-Admiralty-Osborne to Marina and also Ijede-Admiralty, as traffic jam associated with major roads in Lagos has reduced, especially on those axes. The Ikorodu-Marina ferry service (a trip lasts sixty-five minutes) has certainly brought significant changes in the lifestyle of people in that part of the state. The park-and-ride system (park your vehicle at the terminal, get onboard the ferry, return later to pick your vehicle) has brought down the blood pressure of many hypertensive patients, as they no longer have to rush for buses, lose valuables to pickpockets, get stuck in road traffic for hours or be subjected to the rudeness of drivers and conductors and nuisance of vendors. It has further made it easier for passengers and members of their families to manage their time very well. Equally, reduced noise and air pollution of road transport come with environmental as well as health benefits. The ferry operation along the Ikorodu-Marina corridor began at the end of February 2009, but was actually commissioned by Governor Babatunde Fashola on April 21, 2009. As in most of its developmental projects, the state government is partnering with the private sector to actualise this noble vision for the transport sector. The nature of the partnership is that the state government creates an enabling environment while the private sector provides the necessary infrastructure in terms of jetties, terminal, ferries, etc, as well as engages in public enlightenment campaigns and generally creates the environment that will make people comfortable with water transportation. The history of ferry service in Lagos State can be traced to the 1970s when Lagos was still the federal capital. Then the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) operated ferry services to Apapa, CMS, Ebute-Ero and other locations. Later, the state government under the Lateef Jakande administration also came up with its ferry service when it purchased its ferry boats “Baba Kekere” and “Ita Faji”. The Ferry Services Corporation was established to run the service. The effective and efficient service run by the corporation has still continued to be a reference point in the state well over 25 years after. The State Ferry Service Corporation is no more in operation as the National Inland Waterways Authority Act (Repeal) Law 2008 created the Lagos State Waterways Authority, which is already functional with a supervisory board inaugurated by Governor Fashola to monitor the private operators and ensure they operate within the provisions of the Inland Waterways Law. In order to sustain this development as well as attract Lagosians to water transportation, the state government has been constructing jetties at Ikorodu, Osborne and Badore, in addition to dredging ferry routes. These include Ikorodu-Badore via Oreta, Baiyeku-Ijede, Ikorodu-Osborne, Badore-Lekki, Oke Afa-Mile 2 and Tolu/Ajegunle-Port Novo Creeks-Liverpool. Also, repairs are being carried out on Epeme and Iya Afin jetties. When all the designated corridors for the ferry service become fully operational, this will certainly reduce reliance on roads as sole means of transportation. Today, from one operation route in 2007, Lagos is running water transport on 12 routes under the supervision of Lagos State Waterways Authority, while passenger traffic has grown to over one million passengers per month. The routes are Ikorodu-Marina/CMS; Marina-Mile 2; Ikorodu-Addax/Falomo; Ikorodu-Ebute Ero; Marina-Ijegun Egba-Ebute-Ojo; Mile 2-Marina/CMS-Mekwen-Falomo; Badore-Ijede; Badore-Five Cowries; Marina-Oworonshonki; Ebute Ojo-Ijegun Egba; Oworonshonki-Five Cowries; and Baiyeku-Langbasa. This has also created additional new jobs with multiplier effects on families and the society. With the ongoing redevelopment of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway incorporating BRT, light rail, and other modern road infrastructure, the introduction of privately-operated modern taxis service, in addition to the now famous BRT alternative, along with ongoing efforts to promote water transportation, one can indeed say the Lagos State government is working hard to transform public transportation in the state. |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 7:35am On Feb 04, 2013 |
A look at other PPP initiatives in the Lagos transportation sector. 1) Ferry. Services [img]http://static.wix.com/media/770418_b16f54608e825d704f4639c2ab436eb4.jpg_128[/img] Eko Water Buses Limited https://www.interferry.com/confwebsite/sponsorship/logos/logo_eko_water_buses.jpg https://www.lamata-ng.com/images/water_routes.jpg Ferry routes https://www.lamata-ng.com/images/water_routes_priority.jpg https://i44.tinypic.com/15ryved.jpg Before:Old Agboyi-Ketu jetty https://www.lamata-ng.com/images/old_agboyi-ketu_jetty.jpg After:Agboyi-Ketu jetty after rehabilitation by LAMATA https://www.lamata-ng.com/images/new_agboyi-ketu_jetty.jpg [img]http://4.bp..com/_bDcpR_wJ7hk/Sf5E6YoCN7I/AAAAAAAAAUw/spdbbp0wOLI/s1600/project_lagos1.gif[/img] https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/3906624433_541c2a8240_o.jpg https://www.nairaland.com/921830/lagos-get-60-ferries-fashola https://www.nairaland.com/919777/lagos-state-orders-60-ferries 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 10:20pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE Invitation for Prequalification Nigeria Lagos Cable Car Transit (LCCT) Project Development of a cable car ropeway solution to the commuter congestion in Lagos, Nigeria comprising of three lines using Tri-cable detachable grip technology. The civil works consist of piling works, construction of tower bases (14 No), and concrete towers (3 No. 150 to 180 m high) erection of steel towers (11 No), construction of stations (10 No) and associated infrastructure for the stations 1. Ropeways Transport Limited (RTL) has applied for a loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB), hereinafter referred to as the AfDB, in various currencies towards the cost of the Lagos Cable Car Transit Project which comprises of the construction of three cable propelled transit lines in Lagos, Nigeria and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for which this Invitation for Prequalification is issued. 2. Doppelmayr Cable Car GmbH is RTL’s technology partner. Roughton International has been appointed as RTL’s project manager. RTL intends to prequalify Design and Build contractors for the following civil and construction works under this project: The three transit lines are from Ijora to Addo to Adeniji Adele; Apapa to Oluwole to Adeniji Adele and from Adeniji Adele to Obalende to Falomo to Ozumba with stations at each of the locations; Substructure works - piling and tower bases and foundations for the stations; Super structure works – construction of three concrete towers (150 – 180 m high), erection of 11 no steel towers; Detailed design and construction of ten stations; Detailed design and installation of M&E works; and all associated infrastructure works. http://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Project-related-Procurement/Nigeria%20-%20Lagos%20Cable%20Car%20Transit%20(LCCT)%20Project%20-%20SPN.pdf |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 10:13pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
[size=14pt]Lagos to get cable car mass transit system by 2015[/size]http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112359:lagos-to-get-cable-car-mass-transit-system-by-2015&catid=31:business&Itemid=562 |
| Politics › Re: Let's Have Your Complaints, Suggestions & Enquiries Here by naptu2: 9:22pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
berem: err, OAM4J could you please remove my pix from the thread "El Rufai is not a bigot..... ".thanks.I tire for nairaland i swear!☆HAPPY*√*¨`*BIRTH√*¨´♫ •.☆ ♥♫ •☆.DAY♥.•°°¸.•*¨`*•BEREM´♫ • °¸.•* ¨`☆*♥¸.•*¨`*• ¸¸.•¨¯`•.•..•¨*♪ ♥ *☆HAPPY*√BIRTH*¨`*DAY☆*»”¤'”~« |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 8:59pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 8:52pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
talktimi: Upon the many times you've insulted me on nairaland, I can't help but agree with you on this instance which is what I've been advocating since the ban on okada plying certain routes kicked off. The most annoying part for me is the arrest of our uniformed personel for plying the restricted routes but you sort of hit the nail on the proper part of the head by saying private single passenger bikes should be exempt from this ban.Private single passenger bikes are exempt from the ban. Exemptions: 1) Above 200cc 2) Single passenger (with a carrier in place of the second seat). |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 3:23pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
Takara: I dont know much about cable cars, but I think investing in water transportaion may be the panacea to the transportation problem of lagos given the peculiarity of the terrainIt's inter-modal transport (I have to confess, I first started dreaming about this in 1987 when Babangida launched the Integrated Mass Transit Programme). Eko Water Buses ltd (for water transportation). BRT & LASMI cabs (for road transport) LRT/Eko Rail (by the way, for the person that asked about Ikeja Along, it will be covered by LRT) for rail transport. Park and ride (bicycles for within neighbourhood commute and commute to BRT bus stops). Now the Cable Car (for, hopefully, commute within business districts) Then there are other services. Helicopter: OAS and Caverton Helicopter companies Regional rail: provided by NRC. The great thing is that there's a lot of private sector funding going into these projects. 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Who Can Explain This Verse - Proverbs 17:8 ? by naptu2: 3:10pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
Ishilove: What da??! King James was BLACK?Hahahahahahahahahahahaha! |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 3:04pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
Ok, I've talked about BRT, now the bicycle idea. When Madueke proposed the bicycle idea, people condemned him. "Will I cycle from Oshodi to V.I and how will I be able to work after such a long journey?" But that's not the type of journeys that the bicycle is meant for. People go to the barber's shop, the video club, the chemist, etc and because these places are on the other side of the neighbourhood, the drive (increasing pollution and traffic jams in the area). The idea is, instead of driving, why not cycle? Same thing, most people I know who used Okada, drove to work, but during the day, when you are at V.I and have to attend a meeting in Ikoyi or even iiin V.I, you take an okada. Now, if the African Development Bank and a private company believe that they can run cable car services to take care of such journeys, they believe they can do it profitably and they've met all safety standards, then why not? |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 2:51pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
Lol. It's the same issue with the bicycle idea, people don't realise that there are different kinds of journeys. Most people won't use the cable cars to get to work (that's what Eko Rail and BRT are for). In the 1980s to get from UTC to State House (both on Marina Street) was hell. Today to get to Bonny Camp from Eko Hotel is hell. Short distances in the middle of the business district. The reason I mentioned the BRT was because people condemned it before the knew all the details and methods of operation. Same thing here. Electricity (hope you know Eko Rail trains are going to run on electricity?). Do you know what safety measures. Have been put in place? Is it funded by the public or private sector (the African Development Bank)? Etc. |
| Politics › Re: G8 Leaders To Discuss Nigeria’s Controversial Oil Wealth Wastage by naptu2(op): 1:06pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
olas2u: A country of almost 200million people does not have any excuse to fail with a productive and educated work force.Emigration of people is a different storyExactly! So why is it failing? And isn't that exactly the point Cameron & Gates were making? |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 1:02pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
livethinme: It sounds like a good idea, but I would prefer to invest the money into providing electricity for people rather than do this...The Lagos State Government is already working towards achieving that (Marina, Shomolu IPP, etc), but remember, distribution of electricity, etc is still regulated by the Federal Government. |
| Politics › Re: G8 Leaders To Discuss Nigeria’s Controversial Oil Wealth Wastage by naptu2(op): 12:52pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
olas2u: I dont understand what you mean by yesterday,s thinking.Countries are independent and not universal.Can Nigeria ask the same questions On how other countries have done with there own finances.China will never ask that type of question.I think you have a lot of followers who dont have independent mind set.This was the point I wanted to make. "China would not ask those questions". Could it be because Nigerian economic refugees are not yet flooding China in the same numbers that they've emigrated to the west and will that change if the situation changes? Could it be because Nigeria is not as indebted to China as it is to the West and will the situation change if Nigeria becomes as heavily indebted. Yes, the West doesn't love us, but do you think China loves us? 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 12:34pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
It looks like 2005 again. BRT won't work in Lagos! Do you really think Lagosians will give up a lane for buses? Keith Richards said, "it doesn't make any sense! All the bus stops are on the right, while the lanes are on the left!" However, today we've got the BRT system up and running. What I'd like to hear are more details, such as the funding structure, how it's going to be powered, etc. 5 Likes |
| Politics › Re: G8 Leaders To Discuss Nigeria’s Controversial Oil Wealth Wastage by naptu2(op): 12:29pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
Gbawe: Keep seeing 'Agenda' and keep portraying yourself and your nation as victims. That will surely prevent you from ever acquiring the confidence and self-assuredness to understand that you can buck the trend and hold your own against others or even control their will. Some of us achieve it in the diaspora that is meant to be a place we should fail in given how people like you talk. What is then the excuse of Nigeria controlled by Nigerians?+100 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 12:24pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
bedford101: how many times a day or in a week do u think d cable cars in Obudu work? consider that, consider d frequent usage..that thing nor be molue or okada wen get tyre when de touch ground o, na air we de talk so.1) They are building a new railway system (7 lines). 2) I would be against the project if government money is being spent on it. But if it's private money. . .no problem. 3) There are different types of journeys. Eg, I take the blue and green rail lines from Okokomaiko to my office on Victoria Island Extension in the morning (or go by car). During the day I have to go to Silverbird Galleria at the other end of Victoria Island for official business. We both know that Ozumba Mbadiwe, Ahmadu Bello and Adeola Odeku would be blocked at this time. How do I get there, conclude my business and get back to the office in time to continue with my duties? |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 12:02pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
bedford101: u forgot to add the 7th routeLol. How many people have the Obudu cable cars sent to hospital? (Also compare that to the number of people that okadas have sent to hospital). 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: G8 Leaders To Discuss Nigeria’s Controversial Oil Wealth Wastage by naptu2(op): 11:42am On Feb 03, 2013*. Modified: 8:19am On Feb 04, 2013 |
new maonza: The answer to those Questions is really what is causing the Outburst. It used to Be the US & UK....... Recently Itz now China, Korea and India........e.g for Gov Chime to spend some months in an Indian Hospital b4 being Transferred to the Uk....... Mehn this G8 nation have to stem the tide before itz too late,,,, Nigeria is too precious in their sight to looseChime that you mentioned is not an average Nigerian. He is one of the elite. The elite have started shifting base after the West decided to crack down on them (witness Alamesiegha, Ibori, etc). Nigerians have always been going to China, India, etc, but can you compare the number of Nigerians who aspire to go to India with the number of (average) Nigerians who aspire to go to the UK? 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: G8 Leaders To Discuss Nigeria’s Controversial Oil Wealth Wastage by naptu2(op): 11:30am On Feb 03, 2013 |
Although I don't think that the western powers are completely blameless, but those asking what right these countries have to tell us what to do should ask themselves a couple of questions: 1) Where do Nigerian citizens run to, to avoid lack of opportunities, poor infrastructure, education, etc? Which countries have to stretch their resources to accommodate economic refugees from Nigeria? 2) Where do we run to for economic aid? 3) Where do we run to for loans? 13 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 11:23am On Feb 03, 2013*. Modified: 9:40pm On Feb 03, 2013 |
Routes I would recommend (from experience). 1) Ikoyi-Obalende 2) Victoria Island (Ozumba Mbadiwe-Ahmadu Bello, Bar Beach-Bonny Camp and Sand-fill-Bonny Camp). 3) Jibowu-Adekunle 4) Iddo-Adekunle 5) Maryland-Ikeja 6) Apapa-Ijora These are routes that should also have bicycle lanes. 5 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Lagos To Introduce Cable Cars For Mass Transportation. by naptu2: 10:52am On Feb 03, 2013 |
Cable cars at Obudu Cattle Ranch. https://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/39608_488212147789_8387175_n.jpg https://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/67259_488213287789_5589020_n.jpg 2 Likes |
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