₦airaland Forum

newsbook:
Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha Thursday said even though President Muhammadu Buhari is eminently qualified to stand for reelection in 2019, he must go through the laid down democratic process in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to secure the ticket of the party.

Answering questions from State House correspondents after visiting Buhari in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Okorocha who said though the constitution allows the president to seek reelection, the APC does not allow imposition of candidates and believes in the adherence to democratic processes.

Okorocha said he was at the State House to hold discussions with the president on political issues affecting the South-east as well as the welfare and politics of APC in the region, with a view to convincing the people of the region to embrace the ruling party.

Read more: http://www.newsbook.ng/2017/11/03/no-automatic-ticket-for-buhari-okorocha/

Whether APC or PDP or any other party,it still might not work. We need an extraordinary change from the youths. Enough of all these Old men in power

opeyemiieblog:
President Buhari welcomes former Ghanaian President John Mahama to a private dinner at the Aso Rock Villa(pics)


hope they finally settled this Ghanaian jollof rice vs. Nigerian jollof rice matter. President Mahama, what is your take on the jollof rice rivalry sir? Enjoy your visit.


Gist from Praizeblog
http://www.praizeblog.com/2017/11/president-buhari-welcomes-former.html?m=0

Cc lalasticlala fynestboi

ok

What a pity without having that handsome Nigerian boxer.
Sorrrrry ooooooo

Abuja

Shaytun:
Russia to build nuclear power plants in Nigeria


http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-41818933

How I wish Dangotes 12,000mw refinery can be functional now

arinzeejikonye:
#Kadinvest
#investinkaduna


Bionas getting set for their biofuel plant,
Mohindra about to complete their tractor assembly plant

how I wish Northern Nigeria can also experience the amount of civilization that other regions are experiencing.
Nigeria can be Great,if every of our leaders are serious at all levels

arinzeejikonye:
I dig bro,
But you must also understand that other cities and countries are not sleeping either,
NONE is sleeping

of course yes,sure.
My main point is,many of our African brothers think because Nigerians are travelling out of the country that, that gives them the Authentication that Nigeria isn't also progressing.

arinzeejikonye:
Oshodi transport terminal interchange
New development,
Admiralty Heights development lagos

it will open oshodi as a major transport hub for Lagos mainland.
I use to laugh at some people comparing any African city to Lagos in terms of development and infrastructure

GERALD710:
Loool!!Nigeria has technically been in a recession since since 2014!!
Nigeria is NOT on any list of countries posting any economic growth!!In 2017 alone, the country's economy shrank 0.5% in the first quarter of 2017 and in 2016,Nigeria's economy shrank 1.5% .
What growth are you talking about Kenya has had stable growth of between 4 and 6% the past seven years.Well above the average in Africa. Nigeria has not!!

We have told you,Nigeria has just started with its efforts, Nigeria is recovering from years of bad governance.
In no time,Nigeria will improve drastically.Nigerias manufacturing sectors is still one of the top largest in Africa with our issues in power.
Nigeria is just too unique in every ramifications

TayserMahiri:
Position 1 4 5 Not bad for a giant

Kenya moved to position 80 globally, 3rd in Africa after Mauritius and Rwanda. The target is top 50 by 2020. Do you have a target?
One of the drivers for Kenya was setting up a specialized squad to restore power when outages occur.

https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/2017/11/kenya-moves-12-positions-global-ease-business/

http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/kenya

Why do you think there isn't any plan, buhari also has target to put in place critical infrastructure,he plans to improve the ease of doing business,which has yielded this.As our power infrastructure improves,we shall also improve on the index.
One thing that is not making Nigeria live up to Expectations is power.
Nigeria was among the top ten Nations to record the highest growth with India recording the highest.

My advice to you ibos without insults,stop transferring your inability to gain political freedom on other regions especially the SW. Lagos,Ibadan,Osun,Ogun people are not shouting marginalization, the FG isn't responsible for all your predicaments, do something and reduce your hatred towards the country that you are still in

Another thread longer than this

https://www.nairaland.com/415620/strongest-military-africa/2988

so this SA guy is here again

Max FM,102.3 ,........ sorry I'm on Nairaland

Another Good news from Nigeria.

JUST IN: https://bizafricadaily.com/2017/10/31/breaking-nigeria-moves-24-positions-world-bank-business-rankings/?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C5072589230

Maduawuchukwu:
Says someone whose country cannot hold a simple election.

this is my headache with these Kenyans, always trying to compete with Almighty Nigeria.

Most people who express their Anger on Nairaland,unhappy about good news won't know there has been so many improvements on the ease of doing business

The World Bank on Tuesday released its latest Doing Business Rankings, and in cheering news for the administration, the country moved up 24 places from 169th last year to 145th out of 190 ranked economies. Nigeria was also recognized this year as one of the top 10 most improved Doing Business economies in the world.“After a decade-long decline in Nigeria’s rankings, last year the Government recorded a modest increase. This year, Mr President set us an ambitious target of moving up twenty places in the rankings – I am delighted that we have exceeded his goal,” said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in a statement after the report was released.The five reform areas which the World Bank highlighted forNigeria this year are:

*.Starting a Business,
*.Dealing with Construction Permits
*.Registering Property
*.Getting Credit, and*.Paying Taxes.

A proof of just how far the country can go when the Executive and legislative armswork together was in the Getting Credit indicator.
Nigeria is now ranked 6th worldwide on Getting Credit and a huge reason for that success was the collaboration between the executive and the national assembly “to pass two new Acts, the Secured Transactions in Movable Assets Act 2017 and the Credit Reporting Act 2017, thereby strengthening the legal framework for access to credit for SMEs across the country – an important requirement for the success of SMEs.”Reforming the business environment is one of the legacy initiatives of the Pres. Muhammadu Buhari administration. On resumption as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, said ease of doing business was going to be a priority of his ministry.

His push got the buy-in of the presidency and led to the setting up of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) in late 2016.

The council is chaired by Vice President Osinbajo and has ten ministers, head of Civil Service of the Federation, governor of the CBN and representatives of the nationalassembly and private sector as members.

The Enabling Business Environment Secretariat (EBES) was also set up to implement the reforms of the Council.“For the first time, coordinatedefforts across various levels of governments have been undertaken to make it easier to do business in Nigeria. I commend all stakeholders who worked with us to achieve this significant result, particularly the National Assembly, Lagos and Kano State Governments, and the private sector,” Osinbajo said in his statement. He said the focus of the government “remains firmly on ensuring that SMEs operating in Nigeria find it easier to do business. Our ultimate success will be the testimonials received from businesses all across the country. However, this report endorses the direction that we have been taking to improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria over the last 12-18 months. Although we are beginning to get some positive feedback, we still have a lot of work to do before the full impact of our reforms are felt by all Nigerians.”

https://bizafricadaily.com/2017/10/31/breaking-nigeria-moves-24-positions-world-bank-business-rankings/?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C5072589230

The World Bank on Tuesday released its latest Doing Business Rankings, and in cheering news for the administration, the country moved up 24 places from 169th last year to 145th out of 190 ranked economies. Nigeria was also recognized this year as one of the top 10 most improved Doing Business economies in the world.“After a decade-long decline in Nigeria’s rankings, last year the Government recorded a modest increase. This year, Mr President set us an ambitious target of moving up twenty places in the rankings – I am delighted that we have exceeded his goal,” said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in a statement after the report was released.The five reform areas which the World Bank highlighted forNigeria this year are:

*.Starting a Business,
*.Dealing with Construction Permits
*.Registering Property
*.Getting Credit, and*.Paying Taxes.

A proof of just how far the country can go when the Executive and legislative armswork together was in the Getting Credit indicator.
Nigeria is now ranked 6th worldwide on Getting Credit and a huge reason for that success was the collaboration between the executive and the national assembly “to pass two new Acts, the Secured Transactions in Movable Assets Act 2017 and the Credit Reporting Act 2017, thereby strengthening the legal framework for access to credit for SMEs across the country – an important requirement for the success of SMEs.”Reforming the business environment is one of the legacy initiatives of the Pres. Muhammadu Buhari administration. On resumption as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, said ease of doing business was going to be a priority of his ministry.

His push got the buy-in of the presidency and led to the setting up of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) in late 2016.

The council is chaired by Vice President Osinbajo and has ten ministers, head of Civil Service of the Federation, governor of the CBN and representatives of the nationalassembly and private sector as members.

The Enabling Business Environment Secretariat (EBES) was also set up to implement the reforms of the Council.“For the first time, coordinatedefforts across various levels of governments have been undertaken to make it easier to do business in Nigeria. I commend all stakeholders who worked with us to achieve this significant result, particularly the National Assembly, Lagos and Kano State Governments, and the private sector,” Osinbajo said in his statement. He said the focus of the government “remains firmly on ensuring that SMEs operating in Nigeria find it easier to do business. Our ultimate success will be the testimonials received from businesses all across the country. However, this report endorses the direction that we have been taking to improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria over the last 12-18 months. Although we are beginning to get some positive feedback, we still have a lot of work to do before the full impact of our reforms are felt by all Nigerians.”

https://bizafricadaily.com/2017/10/31/breaking-nigeria-moves-24-positions-world-bank-business-rankings/?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C5072589230

The Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode may have begun the proposed phase-out of yellow commercial buses also known as ‘Danfo’ from Lagos roads.A few months back, Governor Ambode pledged that in conformity with the MegaCity status of Lagos, his administration will introduce and take delivery of modern buses to replace the regular Danfo buses plying the Lagos roads.However, if the latest development in some major motor parks or garages across the State is anything to go by, then the Lagos State Government may have systematically started the phase-out process, as most of these buses drivers have been asked to leave some major motor parks in the state, in a move that is laying credence to Governor Ambode’s stance on their continued existence on the road.Garages affected by this directive include Ojuelegba, Oshodi, and Ikeja respectively.Findings made byHappenings.com.ngrevealed that the yellow buses have been driven away from Ojuelegba under the bridge which used to be their garage,likewise Ikeja garage, Obalende, and Oshodi.In Ojuelegba, and Ikeja for instance, Danfo buses now park and pick commuters on the road, while a makeshift park was provided for them in Oshodi.It would be recalled that Governor Ambode said the introduction of 5000 new commercial buses for Lagos roads would be the first step by his administration to change the existing transportation system predominantly driven by the yellow buses.The Governor’s previous statement on the claim read thus: “In the last one year, we have decided that we must integrate rail, road, water, and air transportation systems in such a way that the system ofconnectivity is improved upon and I would like to have a direct partnership on how that can actually be actualized”.“Right now, we are cleaning out all the yellow buses you see in the State. As we proceed in the next six months and a span of three years, we are introducing 5000 new buses of European standard toactually clean up the city because if you want to grow the economy of Lagos, transportation is key and then it’s a major infrastructure for tourism itself.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/07/oworonshoki-water-front-estate-boosts-lagos-mega-city/?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C4758657140

nairafacts:
Hello Readers, Nigeria as you all know is a blessed country but how much do you know about it? Here are some wonderful facts

That pics is not for Nigeria, RSA I guess

I think it will be better for quality service delivery, share yours

If there is any update,Victordanladi don't forget to mention me

Watch as bloggers use this, all in the name of drawing traffic

Basic123 share us updates when there's any on this thread

Maybe one day,Nigerian cities will be able to compete globally with Lagos leading

Its no news that Nigeria has the highest number of planned cities in Africa.

Diamond Island Lagos will Rival Nigeria's most expensive neighborhood Banana island.

http://www.castles.com.ng/magazine/article/CONSTRUCTION/1560


Grace field phonex lekki(A city of luxury)

http://gracefieldisland.com/

Snake island Lagos

Word class cities Ongoing in Kano,Port Harcourt, Abuja,Enugu,Anambra etc and in Lagos;

- EKO Atlantic city ( one of the worlds most Advanced city
- Lekki smart city ( Inspiration from Dubai)
- Imperial international business city ( another smart city for business)
- Orange Island ( a satellite town in Lekki)

Work begins at Lekki smart city

http://sunnewsonline.com/work-begins-on-300m-lekki-smart-city-project/

TayserMahiri:
Are you streaming?

no but I saw that kivumbi the day I saw KTN news on YouTube
Just thinking there's any update

Kivumbi 2017

Update.............

Ttipsy:
as seen below
infrastructure Kenya is ahead
tourism Kenya is ahead

Economy Nigeria is ahead
investment Nigeria is ahead
Nigeria need an upgrade on infrastructure

Leave this people alone and don't compare again, the area I know Kenya is better is in the area of tourism and yes Nigeria needs to upgrade its infrastructure and do more like the rails,power,dredging of dams and other interventions in the aviation sector that buhari is doing but he needs to do more at a rapid rate.
Well,Kenya maybe partially ahead for now in infrastructure but Nigeria is working hard and we have the money to Cover many infrastructural Gaps.

# why did PDP take us backward for 16 years