One4me:


At times, they have no choice moreover, "Old habits, die hard".
At what age do you want them to start running abroad and start hustling to settle down (which takes time, even if you win the Visa Lottery), then there is the issue of 'Wife turning to Husband' in London and America, something Old people will not find it easy to adjust to, if at all they want to adjust to it
When you are young (under 35yrs), one has the freedom to do it , make mistakes and do it all over again, but anything after 40yrs, na to dey tread jejely. That is where the HAPPINESS comes from

Long and Short, Small Garri and Groundnut with Peace of Mind, is better than McDonald Chicken with High Blood Pressure, if not Prison

Edit: If you hammer Govt money, Nigeria is one of the best place to lavish money and live a high tension but enjoyable lifestyle.

n3xt:


In Nigeria, every man is a republic.

Living a good life, setting standards and making it work against all odds is hard. Living on false hopes from the government in power is harder. [b]Choose your hard.

Abolarin91:
Well, alhamdulillah...only small percentage of people living in Nigeria can afford all this alternative or people that have spent over 30yrs abroad like you! May God make it easy for everyone of us. Don't forget 30 minimum wages has not been paid to most workers

n3xt:


In Nigeria, every man is a republic.

Living a good life, setting standards and making it work against all odds is hard. Living on false hopes from the government in power is harder. Choose your hard.

EgunMogaji2:


I’ve always felt that using “30 years abroad” is a cop out.

I’ve met many people here in Nigeria that couldn’t tell you where the airport is and they are living fulfilled life’s here.

Though they may not check the age range but do you want to tell me that Brabus, Spyder880, Skimanski, KolaShangOne don’t have the listed items?

EgunMogaji2:


Is very hard for sure and why expectations have to be set.

I have friends who refuse to build in Nigeria or gave any plan in Nigeria.

They come home twice a year, lodge in hotel and charter unmarked taxi.

No worries about electricity, water, vehicle, omo onile, COFO, etc

In life one must have a plan. And a prayer.

n3xt:


This was my offense few years ago. I told a client his project in the village is such a huge waste of money.

The next thing was attack on Nairaland.

Today, I know a lot of us who built ‘Ile gogoro’ to impress others would have learnt one lesson or the other right now.



You can’t impress anyone.

Keep it simple.


_____
For almost 7 years, the guy has only slept in the mansion for just 4 weeks. The house remained locked up for the rest of the years.

My next personal build will be so small ehn...

Abolarin91:
Pls what are the drawings required for approval(Lagos)?

Abolarin91:
He ask just a simple question base on his own observation, let's be calming down pls.

EgunMogaji2:


I’ve always felt that using “30 years abroad” is a cop out.

I’ve met many people here in Nigeria that couldn’t tell you where the airport is and they are living fulfilled life’s here.

Though they may not check the age range but do you want to tell me that Brabus, Spyder880, Skimanski, KolaShangOne don’t have the listed items?

n3xt:


This was my offense few years ago. I told a client his project in the village is such a huge waste of money.

The next thing was attack on Nairaland.

Today, I know a lot of us who built ‘Ile gogoro’ to impress others would have learnt one lesson or the other right now.

You can’t impress anyone.

Keep it simple.


_____
For almost 7 years, the guy has only slept in the mansion for just 4 weeks. The house remained locked up for the rest of the years.

My next personal build will be so small ehn...

EgunMogaji2:


Is very hard for sure and why expectations have to be set.

I have friends who refuse to build in Nigeria or gave any plan in Nigeria.

They come home twice a year, lodge in hotel and charter unmarked taxi.

No worries about electricity, water, vehicle, omo onile, COFO, etc

In life one must have a plan. And a prayer.

spyder880:




What can man do that to adjust, and keep adjusting. I was born in Nigeria, grew up on the streets and still walking the streets, I may never own an intentional passport, talk less of travelling out of Nigeria in the next few years. The hardship in Nigeria has toughened us, to the extent that we might not cope if things ever get better, why? Because we are used to things working upside down. It's funny true.

No light - I switch on my battery powered appliances to play music or just read. (I hate generators)
No roads - The SUV or any car with a very high frame
No fuel - find a small car with good distance per litre of fuel
No security - Join the neighborhood security outfit and participate
High inflation - Buy in bulk and turn your house to a mini store.
No water - I dig a well or borehole.

We must survive in this country and even thrive here, whether they like it or not. We must keep doing the good work, and believing that our children will not suffer what we suffered.

Temi1:
Hello Builders,

I have an ongoing project in Arepo ready for decking. I need a competent engineer to handle the decking. Also what would be the costs / quantities of materials needed to do the decking?

topsy23:


Boss I believe what I ask shouldn't generate the kind of response I got from him, reason for quickly apologise. We are all learning here

topsy23:


You can contact us for your MEP design drawings

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Muyi002:
Hello Tiles Guru,

Please I need information on the number of bags of cement that will cover per sqm for

1. Floor tiles
2. Wall tiles

Muyi002:
My people,
How is life.
Please see attached information from electrician on 4 bedroom wires.

I am on track with him especially on workmanship.

Muyi002:


Any help anywhere please.

ceelog:


Glad to know it came out nice.

What difference will the price be if it is made with iron steel bars and not wrought iron? The latter material is quite expensive.

Bimpsyyyyy:
Good morning, pls how much do you pay a concrete mixer operator around lekki and how much do you rent around lekki, pls very urgent. Thanks

Bimpsyyyyy:

From my experience I have always used 1 bag for 5sqm, like the wall tiling some tiles use pure cement, some mix it with plaster sand and some with him, but my 1 bag of cement for 5 sqm has always worked for me

InvertedHammer:

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There are bound to be exceptions. That’s why I said “most people”. Your calculations are enticing...until an investor buys a truck. Then stories go enter am.

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spyder880:




What can man do that to adjust, and keep adjusting. I was born in Nigeria, grew up on the streets and still walking the streets, I may never own an intentional passport, talk less of travelling out of Nigeria in the next few years. The hardship in Nigeria has toughened us, to the extent that we might not cope if things ever get better, why? Because we are used to things working upside down. It's funny true.

No light - I switch on my battery powered appliances to play music or just read. (I hate generators)
No roads - The SUV or any car with a very high frame
No fuel - find a small car with good distance per litre of fuel
No security - Join the neighborhood security outfit and participate
High inflation - Buy in bulk and turn your house to a mini store.
No water - I dig a well or borehole.

We must survive in this country and even thrive here, whether they like it or not. We must keep doing the good work, and believing that our children will not suffer what we suffered.

Abolarin91:
It not a lie ma. Bring your ears let me tell you something "I am trying to run out of this country too"(nobody is hearing this conversation at all! . Come home oo, Nigeria is now better, 1 bag of cement is now #750 and rice is #4000/bag...

AngelicBeing:


Hian, bag of cement @750 naira and a bag of rice at 4,000 naira , in which of the Nigeria are you talking about, the one in West Africa, West indies or Western Sahara? Nothing person no go read for Nairaland.com,

Once EgunMogaji the high chief of Ibadan completes his automated house, l might likely visit and hide at ibadan as long as l have those big dogs in the building, Ak- 47 ( mopol protection and all the security gadgets been installed at his house, other than that l am remaining on Mount Everest with the celestial Angels