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ArinzechukwuJob:
Pleas pals, someone sent me an email and it came as Addax petroleum email address, and he is asking me to send some document in regards to an Addax job offer. However, one of his requirements is: [b]NEBOSH General Certificate. (National Examination Board of Occupational Safety & Health0 and unfortunately I don't have it. So he is asking me to send #15,000.00 for him so that he will help me to process it. Pleas, friends, anybody heard about this b/4.

Wallie:
1. Interesting quote.
2. I’ve had this believe that the US knows of something seriously wrong with the present administration for them to openly distance themselves. Something that they do not want to be a part of must have happened or is happening and Obasanjo, with his international exposure, finally dumping a party that he had promised to remain loyal to suggests that the problem might be more wide spread than GEJ’s government.

temi4fash:
Seems to me from the on going discuss there are many untapped opportunities in the power sector. ..

@kaboninc

how would they use large vessels when there are no large water ways to the north and some other part of the north.

@netotse

Can u help with a link on the revised power sector reforms and how far gone are we with it. Are making progress not just from the papers but from the perspective of the average nigerian.

kaboninc:
I had ask that question going from your opinion about the power industry. With the focus on gas (we have abundance of it) to clean (or green) fuels and other sustainable (and reusable) sources of energy, I see opportunities in the face of chaos, complaints and anger! Don't mind me, just being an opportunist!

Two days ago, I was discussing with someone about the endless opportunities in Nigeria with focus on our power generation. For instance, we've been on this 4.5 GW - 10 GW of electricity production while South Africa is producing close to 160GW if not more, but still, Nigeria is a virgin land and investors are coming in. Well that's by the way for now.

Now on the HM Power, I've been following the policy trends in the industry and other industries too which have one impact or the other on the power industry especially the Finance industry. President Jonathan, through Nnaji and the various Presidential Committees had been resolute and determined to ensure that privatisation of PHCN scale through. Nnaji to the best of my knowledge, saw an opportunity in the sector when his own company was bidding for one of the plants been offered for sale. That eventually led to his exit (conflict of interest). To me, that was the beginning of the 'downward' trend as the vibe, vigour had been diminished. However, I still see some form of determination.

Its evident that the activities of vandals tinkering with transmission lines, power installations, gas pipelines have greatly affected power generation, transmission and distribution. I want to ask you this (I want to believe its true and feasible too). Since we have the gas in the Niger Delta, can there be a solution that is cost effective and highly efficient to transport the gas to other parts of the country especially the far West, East and North in LARGE QUANTITIES? My solutions is like using a large vessel to bring in oil and use the pipeline to transport the oil rather than transporting the oil from source.

I agree with your position on the discos and metering. So many households do not have meters and I have a strong feeling that these discos are really impeding distribution of these meters. The complaint today is that there are not enough meters to go round. There's no fund too to purchase these meters. Now the CBN has come to guarantee funds and it appears government is pushing for the meters to be produced locally. I also still think the regulator should not just look at their books but do an on-site monitoring of these discos. I believe it will be effective and the perception will change to a positive one.

I see government is focusing on other forms of power generation - coal, solar, hydro, etc. That to me is also a step in the right direction. There's something about policy direction. For a long time, we've not had a consistent, committed, focused and determined drive on policy implementation especially on a year-to-year basis and in critical segments of the economy. This government I must commend it is actually taking that bold step. Its my hope that should there be a change in Aso rock, this policy will be sustained and only fine-tuned if need be.

I've learnt a whole lot here especially on the 'modular' model of power generation.

kaboninc:
If you were to be appointed as a Minster of Power, or Minister of Energy (I know we do not have that portfolio now) what would you do differently?

Do you agree with the current step being taken by the current holders of that portfolio to overcome these challenges (some of which you appear to have an excellent understanding and knowledge of)?

bodejohn:
Guys, I think a special thread like this should be encouraged for professionals to discuss without irrational interjections by political apologists.

I mentioned on a thread about a year ago that power generation just like other major infrastructure requires careful planning, time and well thought execution.

From my experience as an electrical engineer, the cost of constant electricity is not cheap, no company in Nigeria can break even providing stable power with the current tariffs but we cannot raise the cost without providing the commodity, we have to strike a balance, if Nigerians want power, they should be ready to pay for it.

Now to the prof's idea, there is a term in engineering called BVOA, best value option analysis. For every engineering challenge, there will be a couple of options, during conceptual and feasibility studies, numbers are assigned to each element in the all the options after which the option with the best value will be designed and installed.

There is technically no bad idea in engineering, it might just have a negative value in the terms of cost and delivery time. The best option for Ibadan might be the worst solution for Abuja or Sokoto.

Scaled down power plants might make some sense if you consider delivery time and less complexity in installation but might be crazy in terms of cost. For example, I have a solar generation plant that serves only my house, but it costs about the same amount to build it verus buying a transformer with accessories and installing for a community of about 300 houses. It might not be completely stupid not to wait for the community to take a year to contribute the needed funds if I want to enjoy uninterrupted power in few weeks.

We need our government to come up with blue prints of how exactly their goals will be met so we can constructively critic it like it has been done by the professionals above rather than a blanket promise of 10,000MW at the beginning of each year.

pheliciti:
OP,
You could have made your points without attacking the person or his religious predilection. Unnecessary abuse diverts from a good discussion.

I'm not an energy expert but i consume energy and therefore follow the trends in the sector, trends which points to fallacies in your post.

1. First point of correction is that Prof gave the modular plant option as a short term fix. That is never meant to be the long term solution to energy problem.

2. He always states clearly that the gas infrastructure is the biggest factor and that would take time to fix but the modular option is one of the alternatives whilst work goes on on the gas infrastructure

3. The modular system, clearly is for captive areas i.e. industrial parks to sustain SMEs mainly. You should listen to him again without any prejudice.

4. About modularity, it is working in Lagos and i have also seen it work in countries like Lebanon, with acute energy shortages like ours. Note again that these are short term palliatives

5. On the Prof himself, from a personal assessment over time, i formed the view that he is one of the most brilliant Nigerians around. At a certain level of experience in professional life, functional skills give way to powers of analysis and visioning. Hence, an engineer will contribute meaningfully to discussions on medicine on the peripheral and likewise a lawyer can discuss energy. Point out the areas of disagreement and do not ask anybody to keep quiet- that is intelluctally churlish.
Don't forget that the first IPP in Nigeria was done when a lawyer, late Bola Ige (SAN) was Minister of Power, albeit the project was carried out by Lagos State governed then by an accountant.
Please rest assured that the energy problems we have are not borne out of lack of engineers- the Power Reform Roadmap will show you there is a plan. However, the main problem is the lack of execution skill or will which can be bridged when we have serious people in govt.

A pointer, or poser to you is that, if we are currently doing well on Power, how come we are still tottering on the verge of 4,500 MW when as of August 2010, the date of the Power Reform Roadmap we were generating about the same 4,500 MW? Please read the document and confirm for yourself.

Why then inspite of the clear Roadmap, have we not been able to add extra MWs for 5 years and we are stuck where the current President met generation or even less?

temi4fash:
Boss.. Can you help we upcoming engineers and reduce the abbreviations.

Many thanks. .. hope you are good?

Ovamboland:
I am really glad this thread though not mine has really interested you.

I don't have all the actual answers to your questions but i i have cited the case of my friend who owns an runs a factory with his report of huge savings when gas was available close to his factory.

I agree there is[b] significant cost associated with trucking CNG[/b] but that can be somewhat reduced by savings from need for more high tension cables and sub-stations. Just key in to the existing distribution network in the town with maybe minor modifications.

Currently if you have observed several Green fuel CNG trucks with 8 long bottles can be seen on Lagos-Ibadan expressway delivering CNG from Sango –Otta to some factories in Ibadan. If it is not more cost effective than diesel they will go to the extent of trucking it in all the way.

I have done calculation in the past about the consumption of different size of gas generators and the capacity of each CNG truck, I will furnish it here when I can find it.

With serious governance and proper monitoring of the pipelines, maybe the lines can be extended from Sagamu junction to Ibadan, from Bonny to PH – Aba- Enugu and Uyo- Calabar to Obudu – Jalingo. Then the distance covered by the trucks can be reduced as the compression plants can be established at the farthest reach of the pipelines. By the time the pipelines reach the Northern towns trucking will only be necessary at even shorter distance to towns away from the pipeline route. If anything happens to the grid, those towns will not be without power at all as they can generate off-grid and consume locally. The micro plants will also be useful to meet peaking demands.

I repeat it is more expensive to keep those people in the said 100 towns without power for the next 3 - 5 years while waiting to realize the mega plants, heavy duty transmission and pipeline they keep saying today is prone to vandalisation.

kokosheen:
you don't even know the difference between CNG & LPG and you say you know a bit? Haba, not everyone on this forum is a novice you know!!!

kokosheen:
thats interesting.. skipped to the last post. will re-read.

kokosheen:
this is about the most ignorant post on NL today... dude, you know absolutely nothing about LPG, NG, LNG or LNG so don't write what you don't know about please!!!

TV01:
I'll get her mum to do it ! After demonstrating correct technique of course.

But I hear you. I'll probably be more creative in imposing sanctions - dock her weave allowance or something !


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pickabeau1:
Mehnnnnnn.. raising a girl child is not easy with all the ideologies in town

TV01:
Thanks for your kind wishes Pick.

I certainly need to hear more on raising daughters. To be honest, I was pretty certain we were having another boy. Madam sef was looking at me with one kin side eye - I fixed up sha. Never let it show on your face.

I was all set to run the same routine as with Lil' man. Fairly strict but leaving him room for negotiation - started caning him at 18 months, then realised he had the jump on me and I was about 6 months too late .

But we are really easy, do lots of stuff together, rough and tumble and he's starting to understand boundaries and smartly test limits. I've always maintained I could never smack a girl child - hoping she's has a super cool temprement and it's never an issue - double pray down at the naming next week !

So guys, what's the story here?


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TV01:
100 burpees non-stop !

Actually, good to prove a point or as part of a wider session - even with breaks or at a slow pace, 100 burpees can't take more than 5 - 10 minutes depending.

But it is an impressive feat either way. I don't think I coul do 100 non-stop. Rarely do more than 20-25 at a stretch. I'd probably be looking at 5 or 6 sets with breaks.

Also worth noting that it won't work the whole body - and certainly not equally - per my first point. But burpees - or variants - remain a great exercise and part of any regime - more on this in a later post.


Will post seperately on this - I'm very big on diet.


I've strayed ont Cross-fit lady videos occassionally and though..."hmmm impressive"...I have no problem with a sculpted look on women .


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5minsmadness:
Good evening one and all.

After days of meditating on this topic and the ensuing responses that came after it, I decided to get with the program and pick up my skipping ropes from where I had put them. I am proud to say that two days after picking up the skipping ropes I actually skipped 100counts this morning after which I promptly lapsed into a coma. Upon recovery I felt good about it and went on to complete another 400reps. I felt good. Really good. I hope to do another 500 before I go to sleep and then make it a daily affair, God willing. Thanks for the inspiration.

An0nimus:
Yes

Used to be slim too. Now there's 'the belly' and I fear it could get worse. No equipment around neither can I use a gym atm. The little push ups and sit ups I do are sporadic.

How effective is the skipping?

TV01:
I've learned a few things over the years

1. find out what works for you
2. Adopt a systematic approach - there are no quick fixes to long term gains or health
3. Priper diet plays a huge role in fitness
4. High intensity makes a huge difference


At least you have it in mind and even better have acted.




Are you seeing changes/gains/improvement?

TV01:
Burpees are the daddy - a great body weight exercise. Good for everything. I use them in 2 of my 3 weekly workouts. I watch the video after posting. I'll also post my Tuesday kettlebell/circuit session.


My background is amateur boxing, so I know all about skipping. When in Nigeria it's the only piece of kit I take/use. 30 mins in the early morning sun is a great start to the day. The rope never makes it home with me sha! Someone always nabs it. Happy to see it helping someone

I've never been a big rower, but it's a great exercise - proven to be possibly the best al round one except maybe swimming?

I'm also a huge fan of cardio. But note that my body type means I like the results



I honestly don't think a treadmill will be an improvement on a rowing machine. Especially with skipping as an alternate. I'd recommend running - preferably on grass or sand.



You'll like the results. And it helps in the masculine attributes of strenght, boldness, clear thinking, virtue and honour.

Hope this helps but let me know about specifics.

TV01:
Holá,
Been having a read of some threads and thought it would be good to touch on some issues;
1. Exercise - what do people currently do? Is it sporadic, systematic or totally non-existent. What works? Waht are the issues we face in terms of accessibility, facitilites and convenience? Are people aware how imprtant and the difference this can make are. Is anyone wanting to make gains here but in need of advice or support?
Pickabeau1, I'm tagging you here, as I recall you were starting a programme (skipping) some time back.
2. Hypergamy again. Timbuktou, tagging you on this one. I saw how you spotted the rationalisation that women go through when they are scheming. "Innocently" asking questions about open marriages (without scrutinising the premise or the motivator) certainly suggests thats what was at play.
Likewise the way they rationalised their love for soft-porn ! Surely if they could avail themselves of such men long-term, why not just do it, instead of fantasising about what they can't get - and not least because the men in qustion can simply procure better quality women.
It also speaks to the "men seek the best girl they can get" vs. "women all feel they deserve the best men there are" dichotomy.
Ihedinobi, Crackhaus, 5minsmadness, An0nimus, Netostse, Nonso23, Njokusboy, Coogar(where are you sef?)
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Obiagelli:
Oga engineer, where is the power?

pickabeau1:
What if the biz fails
Remember headship is not based on providence

If she cannot submit to his authority even if she is the business brain...the relationship is a no brainer

Not every business succeeds
Not every one is cutout to be an entrepreneur

This woman was given a launchpad to realise her dreams yet envy and strife is causing her to lose focus


Even a bank will collect interest...mind you

pickabeau1:
Hmmm....I saw it

For me I see a Lady with a mouth like this seeing it as a competition

She has the funds... She will not let it go..she may even leave the household..

Better the battle now than a subtle war of attrition

No problem

pickabeau1:
Now the question is this: what can one do to this woman practically

One is tempted to withdraw all her priviledges and maybe send her home for a while

goodman3:
actually, my plan was to get a keke for 170,000, use the remaining money to paint and maintain the keke. Maybe I might need to reduce the hire-purchase price to 550,000 because the keke I'm going to get will look very new and the engine will be very functional. I intend to be getting a weekley delivery of 12,000 from the driver until he completes my money.

goodman3:
Well, I budgetted 250K for purchasing the tricycle because I know people who have bought clean keke for 150,000-170,000 and the keke functions very well. I'm planning on using the remaining money for registration. I plan to make the hire-purchase price 650,000.

omonnakoda:
That is why I am not you I am me so I do what is in my nature . I do not believe I am trying to persuade you to be like me. You be you and I be me d'accord? Lions don't eat grass and goats don't eat meat. Each to their own. Me I have no interest in being insulted an d I make that clear strongly enough so that next time there is no next time

omonnakoda:
Not sure where that is leading,I am sure you would find it quite interesting to study the molecular structure of Benzene but have no reason to recommend that , if you have a communication to make please do so .

omonnakoda:
Well we did not just disagree he called me a moro.n I don't take that from anyone. That is crossing the line. Once that happens I have to use the nuclear deterrent for him and any others. You insult me I insult your entire family and pray for their painful demise