₦airaland Forum

all4naija:
If possible they should try to access billions of dollars to put up advanced infrastructure. They should try to go for loans to construct underground drainage, water supply and electrification system. Construct better roads, housings, transportation,etc.

My advice is that they should stop taking loans rather than accept them to engage the providers into direct access to the infrastructure without the Nigerian leaders access to them.

I suppose you mean foreign direct investment as opposed to funding.

COMPAQ:
What Lagos needs is a monorail system or some sort of elevated system that is not impeded by vehicular traffic. I have seen the plan for the various blue, red,green, yellow lines etc, which are good, but if they are going to intersect roads then their impact may cause more harm than good.

Spot on. The existing functional line that runs through Agege, Oshodi and unto Yaba is very disruptive and dangerous (bad level crossings). But you must admit the cost of tunneling or elevating is equally horrendous. That 100 million may not lay more than a few kilometers of subway lines.

, Institutional thalidomide. Haba uncle Pato.

Whether it is complimentary by the Feds or competitive will determine its usefulness. However such loans are best used to develop proper mass transit systems such as rail since the technology obvious is alien. I believe Lagos state should be able to buy all its buses from local funding if the BRT is a proper enterprise.

Wow, where did this come from. Wow, this is tragic. He was terminal but this is tragic. What a loss. This is a sad day.

An icon is gone. One of the last who cared for the dignity of man without reservations and pretence. Who fought for freedom without reservations in a country full of contradictions.

He was never outspoken nor outlandish neighther did his pardon permit disaffection. But though his head was bowed by war his heart continued in peace to believe in the peace of his people.

We of this generation are privileged to witness the passing of history and have learned practically nothing. The killings, maimings, wanton destruction and rabid hatred continues in the north.

The question we should ask ourselves at this time is how far have we progressed in nationhood, social justice and equity since then. With the exception of a civilian government nothing has changed since Ikemba was set on the course of history.

We will miss you. Adieu. The lion of the Niger. We will never forget.

Read it on the 'Vanguard website. Someone suggested a non-custodial sentence which I quite agree with but washing toilets should be reserved for those who mess up the environment. There are many cost saving jobs for traffic offenders. How about serving as traffic wardens chained to the road side for good measure, sweeping of streets, road repairs or chain gang work building a rail line that such a port area badly needs.

I tell you the vices department of the anti-social network is a multi-billion naira industry that can surpass that of allocations and taxes. However to fine these bike men or auction their equipment will be to lock them in a crime spiral thus they should subsidise government instead.

I quite agree. With the high cost of decent infrastructure viz our run away population blanket subsidy is the fastest route to bankruptcy. Targetted subsidies in the form of scholarships is the way to go. Basic education is a right, tertiary education on the other hand is a privilege. Let those who value it pay for it. If it should be free to all then taxes will have to go up.

Hmm, looney tunes. Kogi state and its wierd leadership. Can't ever seem to get it right. Schizophrenic. Well a tad better than the kleptomanics that have held sway since 1999.

But some of you guys should be realistic. If he had all his medical cards on the table I doubt if anyone would let him near an airplane. Even free ticket near emergency exit I no take.

A double edged sword so I'm not rejoicing just yet. True it is a victory for humanity over rogue rule and ineptitude but at the end of the day it is the tax payer that loses except if their paymasters, the government says otherwise. We are just too impoverished to have these people goof so recklessly.

Devaluation should normally cause the price of imported goods to rise. This is beneficial to onshore producers with 100% local content such as the agric and a few other sectors. But evem with that because our economy is import dependent hardly any sector will escape the negative influences.

Devaluation has become necessary to maintain our credit rating by keeping the foreign reserves afloat and reducing the budget deficit caused primarily by the huge recurrent expenditure and yes, the spiralling fuel subsidy.

Unfortunately since we import virtually all our fuel devaluation means the projected rise in petrol prices to say N 120/l may actually be closer to N 150.

There's really no alternative. Devaluation is the world economy's way of saying, hey, you've shopped enough, now get back to work and start earning a decent living.

The funny thing here is that practically every comment here is absolutely true. We only need to read through over again and to infer the magnitude and direction of politicking to come. This is one massive stress test and from what is happening so far it is becoming clear that to restrict politiking and parties to personalities instead of institution building is to restrict oneself from wider leadership.

I think democracy is actually working. It has a way of keeping the Nigerian question in sharp focus. No papering of cracks here.

The CIA chap that acted in S.A.L.T. if he can be de-anglicized and re-nigengineered.

Fellow Nigerians the chap is tactfully asking for your mercy. Promoting the league's hotshot showing he still has the country in mind and respects quality goal poaching so, em, em, em, em, I mean will you consider him for a recall to the Eagles.

*runs out before the roof falls in*

Fela said it decades ago. 'police station don turn to bank, I.G. na managing director'. These are authorized transactions from Luis Edet House down to constable/cashier Pius through Inspector/auditor (okay cash inspector) Ajomo.

And boy what security. See how tightly they are packed on the table/counter.

Relax101:
I followed with keen interest the righteous indignation exuded by a preponderant number of Nigerian patriots with what they stigmatized as the putrescent debasement of our National Honours and am in cahoots with the objurgations that greeted the miasma of our national ignominy.Am maniacally bewildered however why the Vaswani brothers have not yet been so awarded, May be theirs is in the making with its epiphenomenal rationalization.What a country,

http://www.facebook.com/people/Patrick-Obahiagbon/100002707135436

Ha, ha, ha. In cahoots? Blimey. This man needs bed rest. Thanks for rattling my cage.

Ekt, I'm not too sure I agree with you here. Its expensive stuff no doubt but view a computer as a high tech containment vessel for knowledge. Schools can then provide books and prepare materials electronically for students at far cheaper costs than hard copies or photocopies.

The reading culture is ebbing worldwide and not just in Nigeria being fast replaced by audio-visuals so this seamlessly fits in.

My only concern is the lack of supporting infrastructure like security, power but hey if those laptops are given in the form of a scholarship to the serious and proficient, I'm sure they will be guarded jealously and used optimally. They shouldn't be given to just anybody. Afterall though education is compulsory, the depth, extent and sophistication must vary to create a balanced society.

It is not wrong. And the fact that you have schools without roofs doesn't mean you should not invest at the top end as well.

I seriously doubt if there are foreign forces within our boundaries. Several things will have to happen before that. Anyway they are not required. It will not get to that because BH will not let it escalate to that.

You see. You have to really know Nigerians and what is happening in that region and the north in general to understand the game being played.

If you do, you will understand who is behind this, who their targets are and perhaps how this thing will play out. I'm not bothered.

Men the thing's too ugly to place on a serious car. Looks like a cartoon. It smells more story than substance.

I agree that changes are necessary in any quest for human development but more often than not it requires just an improvement on what exists.

The nation cannot afford this waste. All possible avenues using the old plates to achieve what they desire should be explored.

And I think there are quite a few.

Of course there are a not many bankable projects in a depressed, centrally governed, monopolised economy but it still doesn't absolve the banks of frequent misadventure, opportunism and ineptitude.

You don't have to fund every sector to get the economy going just the just the critical ones.

How about agric, the largest employer of labour. How about infrastructure for which there's absolutely none and the populace pays an arm and a leg to enjoy.

None. They'd rather chase people than ideas, politics than projects. No wonder they cannot diffrentiate between Dokpesi and DAAR. The high chief was the collateral himself.

I thought when you recieve a few billions you immediately hand over the manual and keys but stary eyes and greed will not let them.

I will continue to say it.The richest men today serve the widest interests whether in sports, entertainment or business. If you think the poor have nothing just look towards China.

I wish our banks the best.

I share in the grief and sadness of the bereaved and just wish it didn't go this way. While I read through the responses I observe certain similarities to other posts and make one important observation.

It is okay to cast blame on the perps be it robbers, rapists, murdering policemen, etc but you cannot succeed in life if you learn no lessons.

Accidents will always happen. It is our responsibility to prepare, prevent and insure. Fact is if you live a carefree, unwise life your chances of coming to grief are high.

I'm sorry to say this but a woman living alone with three male servants in a city without a soul is suicidal.

The very reason she's there is why they are there. Desperate search for the golden fleece.

She made very poor choices and has paid for it badly. A man surrounded by 3 female staff alone in Abuja will equally lose his life.

I seriously doubt if this arrangement was acceptable to her husband or family but I guess she probably was the bread winner, leaned over too far and toppled in the issues of life.

Pity. For our women there are some things not really worth it.

Cracking stuff. We need d compedium some one. Where are our publishers when you need them. The mods must keep this thread on the front cover.

Cracking stuff. We need d compedium some one. Where are our publishers when you need them.

Nothing so special here. This is how 70% of Nigerians work if we care to descend to their world and you'd be amazed just what percentage of our GDP they contribute and how powerful their economic leverage if only we can collectively focus.

One of the better threads I tell you. Guys please remind me of this PDP stalwart who accused a turncoat that 'its bad manners to talk while you're eating.' Poignant indeed.

Very well. But just for argument sake. So some of you guys will never opt out of your cuddly cots and beloved toys to make this country a better one. I must say I'm shocked, disappointed. C'mon. I'ts just a mud house. Wonder what his wife and relations think of him.

Great news. I think we are gradually reaching a tipping point here and I suggest all other states and LGA's who will not do it should say so.

One, I've always regarded collective bargaining as nonsense. No one earns the same so no one should pay the same.

Second, I feel that labour is wrong for thrusting inflation on the rest 95% of the populace.

Third, I haven't heard or seen any doubling of public service productivity in the last month nor is there any credible demand for that.

Fifth. If the NLC feels it can decouple from the rest of Nigeria it should accept the breaking of its ranks.

Lastly it is great for good governance. Now the gov. has to be more transparent, accountable and prudent with the piggy bank. So your Excellency how 'bout your private jet or Cross-Riverians will have you for supper.

Wow. This woman has taken so much heat she must have developed a tan by now or let's say trauma. So it begs the question, when will she be done, that is done with her office.

I tell you, traumatized Nigerians will hold her feet to the fire until they are sure nothing is cooking in the much villified NNPC.

Good development to stop the rot. Hope it sticks. I am less pleased with the BMB one. Though he can't win. Will have been a great pace maker in a slimmer field. As for Timi, we know what he's all about so I reserve my comment. Nice shake up.

I think once we get the democracy thing right most other things will simply fall in place. For instance I'm not too worried about the state of the economy or the general state of insecurity. If we are making progress towards political pluralism that's good enough for me. Its the master switch towards any future development.

As I watch the new Greek PM speaking on CNN I cannot but acknowledge the role of democracy at work. They chose to delete the incumbent for a man who will slash their wages, erode their sovereignty and take other unpopular measures in the hope of survival. Who cares where he's from.

What about wealth, power and fame. Could it keep Silvio Berlusconi in office, no. So let's get our priorities right and start building this country from the ground up.

We remain undeveloped because of the tangles of decades of military rule, which was caused by years of civil war the causes of which have not been addressed and cannot be except under a democracy.

So let's maintain stability, steady political development, vigorous civil debate and opposition and pluralism. Shortly we will get there.

Hey guys, lets stop this name propping and dropping. We are talking of a democracy here. No single individual from any region can succeed or fail without the people resisting or collaborating. That is why the quality of followership is important in building the institutions of leadership. And this starts with social justice and political equity. We must all be equally represented and empowered then institutions as powerful as straight jackets to make a success of any tropical animal will be established.

That is why Buhari may or not succeed as a civilian president. His so called anti-corruption stance is a two thousand man battle not a two man show.

Obama for all his intentions is made to look like a puppy because the Capitol is misfiring. Who can he arrest, intimidate or blame, none. The very Americans that voted him voted them.

SLS is good, bold. It is because someone is permitting that. Rufai was good, bold, it is because someone allow him to.

Thus, it doesn't matter where you come from, in a democracy Nigerians will determine who succeeds and who fails. Equity and empowerment of ALL Nigerians is the key to success. The day every one has tasted power and seen the fallacy of it then we can all turn our attention to truth.

Reminds one of the battles between the Fed and states during the OBJ period. The people came out better for it. Perhaps when two elephants fight democracy wins.

I think Bayelsa will be better for it. Now there is unrivalled political awareness. I've always been wary of consensus candidates and political calm.

razznaija:
Scrambled eggs, sausage, bread and oats on the side, with a cup of green tea.

Hmmm, with the exception of oats (with a strong caveat) the others amount to no more than heart glue. Green tea is Santa Claus, pure fiction.