₦airaland Forum

Shalommy:
Gordons, the ugliest man in naija.

Northernblood5:
I said it here that useless Nigerians will go to war with dick instead of Gun when they are allowed into Ukraine to fight for them.

This is exactly the reason why those IDIOTS where crying racism. They wanted to have Access into Poland in other to rape those innocent good looking ladies and sell drug to the men . Pigs, kill them as fast as possible, Useless blacks pigs called Nigerians that love taking advantage of someone passing through pain to rape or dupe the person.

Trentee4eva:
Stop insulting people that express different opinions. This Ukraine war is more than any of us know. NATO and Russia are playing games with the lives of Ukrainians and its territory. With the level of sanctions on Russia right now. Why do you think they should hold back with just a pledge not to join NATO? With the economic and military losses, their demands have increased. The war didn’t start overnight it was cooked up for a long time. Ukrainians are just pawns in this bloody game.

nthony10:
How many has Ukraine lost

Dididrumz:
More to come.


In the end, Putin would be killed like a pig.
Bloody terrorist.

ogbiwa:
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/russia-threaten-america-nuclear-strike-26471984

chronique:
I feel so sorry for Russia. Anything that happens in the world right now is always being blamed on them. Lol.

Quitam:
In its bid to ensure the regular maintenance of its road network across Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing plans to concession no fewer than 12 federal highways to private entities to manage.

The arrangement would enable the private companies to introduce toll gates on the 12 highways and collect revenue which they would use and regularly maintain such roads.
This information is contained in a document, which Vanguard obtained, yesterday, from the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing in Abuja.

The 12 highways to be concessioned under the Ministry’s “Highway Management Development Initiative”, HMDI, are: [/b]Benin-Asaba, Abuja-Lokoja, Kano-Katsina, Onitsha-Owerri, Shagamu-Benin and Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga.[b]

Others are: [/b]Kano-Shuari, Potiskum-Damaturu, Lokoja-Benin, Enugu-Port Harcourt, Ilorin-Jebba, Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta and Lagos-Badagry-Seme Border.[b]

The roads, according to the ministry, come under the pilot phase of the HDMI to be managed by selected private sector investors under its Value-Added Concession, VAC, arrangement.

The 12 highways according to the document reviewed by Vanguard represent merely 5.6 percent or 1,963 kilometres of the country’s 35,000 km federal highway network.

The document estimates that not less than N1.34 trillion of private sector investment would flow into the highways while no fewer than 50,000 direct jobs and 200,000 indirect jobs would be created by the concessioning of the highways to the private operators

“It’s not really about revenue; it is about the expected injection into the economy. The estimated private sector investment required for the development and maintenance of the 12 routes is N1.34 trillion and the impact such investment will have on the economy cannot be overstated.

“The anticipated private sector investment will stimulate thousands of job opportunities for Nigerians as the Highway Economy comes alive along federal highways.

A minimum 50,000 direct jobs and over 200’000 indirect jobs are envisaged to be created spanning construction works, installations, steel fabrication, security, hospitality, vehicle repairs, waste management and administrative work as the Value Chain along the Highway Economy is activated. The combined impact of this mini economy will be a significant boost to our national GDP as productivity and earnings are enhanced,” the ministry document boasted.

Beyond the Value-Added Concession, VAC arrangement, the FMWH is also planning to use another vehicle known as the Unbundled Assets Approvals initiative, UAAI, to maximize the use of its assets on the highways.

Under this category, the ministry plans to issue approvals/permits to individuals to use assets on the right of way on a Build, Operate and or maintain basis.

Both the VAC and the UAAI, according to the ministry aim to provide adequate highway services through the development of revenue-generating assets along the highway.

“This is key to maintaining the functionality of the highway as well as engaging and generating wealth for indigenous small and medium enterprises,” it says.

The ministry explained that it had already obtained the approval of the Infrastructure Concession and Regulatory Commission, ICRC, to go ahead with the implementation of the HMDI which incorporates the concessioning of the highways and the right of way to private sector operators.

Explaining the objectives of the HMDI, the ministry said: “The objective is to develop an eco-system along the federal highway network by bringing multi-dimensional resources of skills, manpower, finance, technology, and efficiency into the National Highway governance.

“Ultimately, this home-grown initiative will be the lasting solution to the development and management of federal highways by introducing order, accountability and profitable entrepreneurship to the operation, management, and maintenance of Nigeria’s 35,000 km federal highways.

“The Initiative is expected to be anchored on private sector engagement via concessioning of economically viable routes to technically and financially capable private companies, through the management and development of the right-of-way. A major hindrance to highway development and management has been a paucity of required funds to service the vast and ever-expanding road network. To negate this handicap, the FMWH proposes the engagement of concessionaires who will manage and develop the right of way, whilst maximizing its commercial potential.

“The main objective of the Initiative is to attract expertise and sustainable investment/funding in the development of road infrastructure and to maximize the use of assets along the Right of Way and develop other highway furniture,” the ministry pointed out.
The government, according to the document will soon call for bidders in a transparent process that would be conducted in collaboration with the ICRC.

It said: “The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, in collaboration with the ICRC, will soon advertise the Request for Qualification (RFQ) bidding process for the available categories under the HDMI scheme.

“The process will be transparent to allow the most effective bids to compete vigorously in a process that delivers service and dividend to Nigerians. (technically and financially capable firms/consortiums).

“We are determined to ensure our assets are entrusted into capable hands. Therefore, interested persons, companies and groups are advised to

Form consortiums of construction/road maintenance companies, financiers, toll operators, rest house operators, advertising companies, lane marking experts, refuse managers and other partners.”
Some of the revenue-generating assets and highway services being targeted by the ministry are: Toll plazas, weighbridges, advertising assets, directional signage structures and space, street lighting with advertising space and open spaces, including but not limited to truck parks and rest areas, refuse management, towing services, highway monitoring and emergency services.

The ministry made it clear that it was carrying out the new initiative since it has a legal framework under the Federal Highway Act, which vests the Minister of Works and Housing with authority over federal highway network and empowers him to administer tolls on federal highways.

Besides, the ministry said that the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) is mandated by law with regulatory oversight over Ministries, Departments and Agencies in developing bankable PPP projects, pointing out that the ICRC worked closely with it in the conception of the initiative.

“The ICRC has just issued a Certificate of Compliance to the Ministry of Works and Housing, what this means is that the ministry has met all the conditions necessary to proceed to the next stage of procurement of the HDMI scheme.

“So, we are about to kick-off with the pilot phase of the HDMI scheme. In the first phase, the government is proposing the concession of 12 selected federal highways to private sector investors, under the Value-Added Concession, VAC arrangement”.

SOURCE:https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/02/fg-plans-tolling-on-12-highways/amp/

helinues:
Killings no dey tired Dem for SE?

helinues:
Killings no dey tired Dem for SE?

Zonefree:
But, there's nothing special about your kpekus na

IhateYouMan:
Who wants to go to Russia ?? LMAO

Nonpartisan1:
No clean business man from that side of Nigeria.

No surprise here

LeoDeKing:
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Shut up.

We igbos know the fulanisation and islamisation agenda by Buhari and his jihadist herdsmen.

alsudan:
https://punchng.com/bakers-threaten-shutdown-as-diesel-price-others-soar/

Akonamasi:
Toll gate wey boys go dynamite. FG won't make 1 naira from that toll gate no worry.

Tracka:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CbFtRzmAzSr/?utm_medium=copy_link

DaniDani:
I wish there are renowned activist SANs like late Gan Fawyemi in his team. Nnamdi kalu is a rare specie of the homo sapiens that occupy the geographical space called Nigeria. Even among we Igbos, nnamdi kalu is unique. It's not about Biafra, but it's about if we will have 50% of Igbos who is unbiased in reasoning, selfless, creative, intelligent, and realistic, in the desired Biafra. That's my worry!.

BKayy:
Ndị ara. They have now realised that lies cannot help them. They have come to accept that they were tricked and used by the West.

Since the start of this conflict, all intellectuals including economists from USA have all condemned the West for tricking Ukraine. Russia has history, agreements and everything by their side. The west have nothing but their wicked ambition of taking control of the entire world. The truth is that one man cannot rule the world. Even if one man can, it shouldn't be those that want to shove their gay sexuality down the throats of everybody. Don't get me wrong, I don't have issues with gay people but I have issues with the West making unconditional acceptance of such abnormality a must.

For those that don't understand. The agreement before the fall of Berlin Wall, was that NATO even though they are not prepared to let go of their imperialism should not move an inch towards the East (Russia). They should stop at Germany and maintain their allies in Europe and eternal slaves in Africa and beyond. What happened? For the past 20 years, Russia has endured watching NATO deceive and encroach. Something no country with the capability to defend herself has ever endured.

As for the ignoramuses always posting in zombie language "... Ughh u..Kraine is.. A sov...reign.. Natiiiooon"
You shouldn't be worried about something that will never happen. The global imperialism of the West can never be complete. Somehow, nature has a way of stopping it. Today it is Russia drawing the line. Tomorrow might be Biafra or Oduduwa Republic. Who knows.

You should be concerned about the freedom of Africa from the Western project. The subjugation that our ancestors fought and failed.
When exactly will UK and France hand off from Black Africa? For the past two months, Mali took the bold step by kindly asking France to hands off from their economy and territory, do you know what followed? The entire West especially those that took part in the Berlin conference started threatening Mali with sanctions. The one wey pain me pass na ordinary Norway of 5m people that I am sure that Anambra State is more populated than is questioning Mali's audacity. Mali, a country of 20 million people. They couldn't contain such boldness from a black nation. But until today, I haven't seen any attention to the Mali situation here or their media. They want to suppress it so that other black Africans won't be motivated.

Betterprospect:
Good day Nairalander. I'm single, 30 years old. I studied agriculture related course at University level, and I presently worked in that field and I earned about 120k monthly.

I feel unfulfilled and I'm lacking interest day after day. The unfulfillment brewed mostly from my bosses egoistic and narcissistic approach to his employee, the insane working hours, and the lack of liberty, and most importantly, I feel I could do better. Now I have a meagre 2 million naira saved up, small? I know. Buy I'd like to pursue my passion in tech albeit from ground zero.

Now my dilemma is:

1. Seeing that I'm old and already past my prime for a career change at 30 yrs old, does a pursue of another career make sense?

2. Knowing that 2 million is small and would not last long. Does is it make sense to just up and leave?

3. I have a small biz I ideal which I feel could give me close to 50k monthly, but thing is, this is Nigeria and I might be wrong.

4. Should I just suck it up and continue for another year or two? Everyone I asked seems to think I should.

P,S. I worked 12 hours a day and its impossible I merge the two together.

iwaeda:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/03/breaking-panic-as-abba-kyaris-wife-slumps-in-court/

gambia:
Its well with this country.

ManirBK:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-60732486

BeeBeeOoh:
“An 80-year old woman was beaten to stupor and some of her belongings were stolen by the gang.”


https://gazettengr.com/residents-cry-for-help-as-bandits-invade-ogun-community/

sasview:
I am just curious with the disco tariff on energy consumption, if one is not careful the cost of buying energy will be competing with rent. I have seen apartments that share prepaid meter and all parties involved agreed to only use energy /light during the night or weekend, so they disconnect from disco during day.
I was like there could be a better way to manage energy consumption. If you have an alternative way pls. share and let's benefit from it.

lalasticlala:
Yemi Alade Turns 33 Today.



https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemi_Alade

Bigheart042:
NATO should destroy this puttin once and for all..

naptu2:
Geoffrey Onyeama @GeoffreyOnyeama



https://twitter.com/GeoffreyOnyeama/status/1502667811528884232


https://twitter.com/OvieNews/status/1502786068889972740?t=A0FIrg0dBJtgGHvXkN6Jog&s=19[/quote]If anybody should be given those postures, it is Nigerian down here.

Ishilove:
May we never see war. The horror!

Stevenson1:
Russia can't afford another invasion anymore.
I don't think they have enough finance or human power for that anymore.
Also, sister countries are looking at what they are doing in Ukraine and they think NATO will be more desirable/ reliable than staying neutral cos staying neutral got Ukraine nowhere except annexation of their cities and towns by Russia.

Nonexisting:
See that feminist in red jacket fleeing when men are geared up ready for battle but if na to rant on twitter, she will have super strength. Now they are all weaker sex and housewives taking care of children. Ndi uchu.

Oghene1st:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/12/ukrainians-prepare-to-battle-for-the-future-of-kyiv