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Well, after all said, I think there are a couple of cops who are just different and this is based on my experiences with a certain team of cops almost every night back then in 2010, usually on my way from Unilag after 10pm somewhere around Skymitt motors in Ikeja. Courteous and very nicely dressed set of cops I must say. They simply stop you, check your car in a very professional way, without making you feel uncomfortable and then politely send you off. I can't forget a certain tall, fair skinned one of the lot. His nice smile, good accent, dress sense and decorum always got I and a friend puzzled. There was this day we even decided to tip them willingly, as a way of encouraging them, but they rejected it and we were so shocked. And these are cops on the road, not office attending to people driving ordinary cars, not Porsche. So, I believe there may be lots of cops like that out there but it is just that a black dot on a white piece of paper is usually more conspicuous than the enormous white mass.

I find it amusing that folks who know little of issues, comment as though they do. The iroko is definitely a highly unpredictable human, a smart one at that. What makes you think he is not the strategist. The more you look, the less you....



...you know what.

600k bro lets deal

Bevista:
Ordinarily, I should not comment on this thread since Ubah has not mentioned how he would go about it. However, for the benefit of those who might get swayed by his cheap claims, I'll say something.
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The exchange rate (PRICE of dollars) is determined primarily by SUPPLY of dollars (through exports, FDIs, foreign borrowing, etc) and DEMAND for dollars (through imports, payments of foreign school fees/medical bills, online purchases, etc). The NET flow of these transactions determine the Balance of Payments (BOP) account with the Central Bank. Elementary economics tells us that when demand exceeds supply, prices go up!
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Coming back to Nigeria, it is well known that oil accounts for 95% of our FX earnings. As oil prices have collapsed from ~$100 in 2014 to ~$30, our supply of dollars has dropped tremendously. This is even worse when one considers that our cost of oil production is ~$20/bbl, meaning that our dollar revenue from oil has dropped from ~$80/bbl to ~$10/bbl. On the demand side, the request for imports are increasing. With such supply shock and increasing demand, there is only one way for the exchange rate to go. This is basic economics and has nothing to do with Emefiele or Buhari, except you are simply being mischievous or grossly ignorant.
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When oil collapsed from around $147 to $38 due to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC), Nigeria had a Foreign Reserve of ~$62bn. The then CBN Governor had to spend ~$20bn from the Reserves to meet import demand thereby preventing devaluation/depreciation. Between 2011 & 2014, oil price was above $100, meaning that the administration never had a dollar supply problem and so could maintain a stable exchange rate. Fast forward to late 2014 when oil prices slid to ~$60, the CBN had to devalue the Naira twice within a period of 6 months (Nov 2014 & Feb 2015) because the Reserves were too low (<$35bn) to deplete to support imports. Now in 2016, oil prices are around $30/bbl while FX Reserves is less than $28bn. The supply shock has reached unprecedented levels, yet demand for imports has not decreased. There is absolutely no way that the exchange rate can stay below N250/$. Simple economics says that price will continue to move till a new equilibrium is reached where demand equates supply.
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There is no policy from Emefiele, Soludo, Greenspan, Bernanke or any other Central Bank governor that can strengthen the Naira in the near term. Except we want to completely deplete the Reserves or go to the IMF to borrow SDRs just to meet import demands. Brace up folks, if oil price collapses to $20 (thereby increasing the supply shock) the exchange rate shall hit N1000/$ and I repeat, this has nothing to do with Emefiele or Buhari but simply economic forces. The only thing that can save the Naira is either for SUPPLY of dollars to increase (through high oil price) or DEMAND to reduce. Since we do not have control over the supply side, we can at least focus on managing the demand side.
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So Mr Ifeanyi Ubah, you have zero knowledge on what you are talking about. With all the money you made from the last government, you can start by building a refinery or some other manufacturing facility (like Dangote) to help us substitute for imports. That would help the Naira more than you seeking cheap consultancy from the government. Or except you want to broker a deal for the government to give amnesty to your Dasuki-Gate friends, so they can bring out stashed up dollars from soakaways and graveyards to support the economy.

Your analysis is no doubt very much on point sir and i must commend you for educating nairalanders but sometimes herculean tasks require crazy, out of the box thought processes mostly displayed by nerds, geniuses, creative folks and more importantly God's prophets, even though I hate to sound religious. A prophet once declared in Israel that the comatose economic situation will change within 24hrs and some experts faulted it, citing economic indices, faultlessly as you have done here but the prophecy came to pass anyway. The business mogul may just have an ingenious solution characteristic of geniuses and nerds or may even be God's prophet to save the nation at such a time as this. I think our govt. should hear him out, especially as some have quoted him as making good some form of gargantuan claims in the past. Cheers bro and may God bless the Federal Republic called Nigeria.

Can it fly for 1.5 since it is registered. The foreign used is about your asking price.

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Happy Birthday Sir. God bless you. More Prosperity and strength to continue to stand in prayer for Nigeria. God bless Nigeria in ur lifetime in Jesus' Precious Name.

My opinion. Nairaland in conjunction with other social sites, must on behalf of Nigerians, organize another round of screening for these nominees, especially after their portfolios have been assigned. And we must request our government that anyone of them, who fails to answer our questions satisfactorily be withdrawn from service. Let's move beyond talk to action now. It is our destiny these guys are playing poker with. The government will listen to us if we make this trend.

otijah:
I weep for our senators, Fashola just use english disorganize the whole house and the question itself.
To be an educated and talented lawyer its not easy

Anyone who has an impeccable command of the English language wouldn't be fascinated at all, at his average use of vocabulary. It is just unfortunate that mediocrity is commonplace and an average speech is being celebrated by ephemeral individuals, as world class. Our generation needs to wake up to self development for this change to be real.

jmichlins:
that cv is intimidating. I really prefer that to some cv bearing all the academic qualifications and no field experience. He worked for established firms and had the courage to start his and not just that but made it successful. that is COURAGE and by His grace. in this trying times, what nigeria needs isn't the best academicans but real tecnocrats that will get the grounds flying cause the people that we started running with are far ahead of us and if we must catch and beat them na to fly or even borrow some .....craft to dissapear, reappear, and even vanish. Singapore readily comes to mind

Very well said. Anyone who has the courage to set up a business and persists in it until it becomes successful, is sure the kind of fellow Nigeria needs because he would have developed timeless, creative problem solving skills and the tenacity to execute tested concepts. I once had the privilege of meeting his executive vice president in charge of real estate (Dave Oguejiofor)at ACA, when by chance I stumbled on their website and discovered the amount of equity ACA could invest in a bankable idea. In fact, if your idea is not big enough and worth millions of dollars, do not bother approaching ACA cos they think and do big over there. They are responsible for funding most of the huge construction projects, hotels, companies and even your yellow network. To crown it, they don't look down on young people because when I had an executive meeting with this great men, I had just rounded up in school. Once your business plan is great and your project is in the right location, they deal with you. They encouraged us so much after our series of meetings with them even though our proposal to them didn't sail through due to its location outside of their investment zones. My prayer and hope is that He will be given the right portfolio and the enabling environment to function adequately. God bless Nigeria.

maupe:
http://www.channelstv.com/2015/10/13/senate-unveils-second-batch-of-ministerial-nominees/

I am watching with utter dismay the ongoing charade tagged screening by our senators, where assumptions(which I understand to be the lowest level of knowledge) is the order of the day. Imaginary portfolios have bn assigned to the candidates in a process that otherwise should have been a detailed, precise and coincise interview of the nominees. This goes to show the lack of depth of thought of our leaders, beginning from our President, who took so long to come up with this list without corresponding reasons to show for the time taken. In a serious clime, where the change mantra has been spuriously bandied, the nominees should be making to the nation today, precise presentations of their solutions to the challenges in their assigned but yet to be confirmed ministries. In a serious nation, the senate should forward that list back to the presidency requesting more details to enable her carry out a thorough process, as soon as Senator Ben Bruce described the process as based on assumptions and a danger. I am so grossly disappointed because these nominees will take a bow today and go ahead to again require another six to twelve months, just like their principal, to first and foremost understand their portfolios, when it is eventually assigned before even coming up with blueprints to tackling the various challenges. And the masses will have to wait almost until the electioneering year, which by the way is less than 36months from now, to experience this elusive change. Going by history, nothing much is usually done in the electioneering year in terms of development. So sad hearing a lot of 'ifs' during this sham tagged screening.

Here is our call to duty, as great minds to take action beyond the rhetorics of our grand independence day events, to push this failure of leadership in the face of our government and to suggest practical methods, ideas and concepts of doing things in a series of ways that will bring about the desired change. Otherwise, we ourselves will be grand hypocrites that talk more and act less.

I am watching with utter dismay the ongoing charade tagged screening by our senators, where assumptions(which I understand to be the lowest level of knowledge) is the order of the day. Imaginary portfolios have bn assigned to the candidates in a process that otherwise should have been a detailed, precise and coincise interview of the nominees. This goes to show the lack of depth of thought of our leaders, beginning from our President, who took so long to come up with this list without corresponding reasons to show for the time taken. In a serious clime, where the change mantra has been spuriously bandied, the nominees should be making to the nation today, precise presentations of their solutions to the challenges in their assigned but yet to be confirmed ministries. In a serious nation, the senate should forward that list back to the presidency requesting more details to enable her carry out a thorough process, as soon as Senator Ben Bruce described the process as based on assumptions and a danger. I am so grossly disappointed because these nominees will take a bow today and go ahead to again require another six to twelve months, just like their principal, to first and foremost understand their portfolios, when it is eventually assigned before even coming up with blueprints to tackling the various challenges. And the masses will have to wait almost until the electioneering year, which by the way is less than 36months from now, to experience this elusive change. Going by history, nothing much is usually done in the electioneering year in terms of development. So sad hearing a lot of 'ifs' during this sham tagged screening.

Here is our call to duty, as great minds to take action beyond the rhetorics of our grand independence day events, to push this failure of leadership in the face of our government and to suggest practical methods, ideas and concepts of doing things in a series of ways that will bring about the desired change. Otherwise, we ourselves will be grand hypocrites that talk more and act less.

Such a great technocrat. A proof that christians can rule in the business world, without committing business atrocities. If you don't know him, it may just be you never had the privilege. That's why there's google. But surely, the world knows him. And I do too. Make your own impact now!

Expand ur territory now.

400k?

A fool at your age is obviously a fool forever and you prove the saying right. Grammar still intensely incorrect despite the fact that you live abroad. You are a big disgrace to America and appalling to Nigerians, who have been trying to correct your mental dilapidation to no avail on this thread. Gross Idiot.

EgunMogaji:
I hear you my Broda
Na well you dey wish me make I hurry up reach roofing level.
Na small small snake dey climb tree. The level wey I don reach now even me sef dey thank god.

EgunMogaji:
I hear you my Broda
Na well you dey wish me make I hurry up reach roofing level.
Na small small snake dey climb tree. The level wey I don reach now even me sef dey thank god.

EgunMogaji:
Even though I don't have to explain myself really but I have to because emorons keep saying stuff that exposes their uneducated Nigerian mentality. They've accused me of starting this thread to belittle Architects, even though my older Brother owns a successful Architectural firm here in Southern California and I grew up surrounded by drafting boards, rolls of architectural plans, actual models not 3d, etc.
The bone of contention is my usage of the word "artisan" to include an architect. I pondered on this for a while and then I realized that some of my audience are limited in their knowledge. They only know what they have learned in Nigeria, they've only built in Nigeria. We're not on the same footing. I am ashamed to admit this and not a proud moment.
I then also realized why I had such a hard time getting an Architect that would listen to my needs and what I wanted. Some even after I learned SketchUp and drew my houseplant still did not get my idea and still drew the typical Nigerian house with all ensuites, roman pillars (which I robustly have a hatred for and which I specifically told them to avoid).
I am not just building a structure, I am building an artistic structure where my family and I can live and entertain our guests, thus I require someone that can turn that artistical need into something that is sound, will pass codes and be build able (some of the BS 3D on this forum can never be buildable).
So for those that are not close minded and want to learn, there is as such as Artisan Architects and that is who I was looking for and only what I'm interested in.
http://artisanarchitecture.com/about/
"Besides the name of this Web site we submit for your consideration and comment that….
Artisan Architecture is the product of an approach to design and construction. It is based on particular presuppositions. This is an attempt to codify them. The root principals create a distinctive architecture one that celebrates the art and craft of building. It is created by artisan architects; artisan builders, craftsmen and manufacturers of superior products. We advance that artisan architects and artisan builders tend to adhere to the following principals.
Building is an art and a craft requiring skill and talent not a technological expression of precision of mechanics.
Artisan buildings are part of a historic continuum not a singular expression of an artist or of technologies.
Artisan Architecture requires skill talent and commitment to a singular vision and the participants in the process of design and construction subordinate their own personal vision to that of the whole.
Artisan Architecture is created when the whole becomes greater than the sum of it’s parts. The parts include but are not limited too the skills of the craftsmen/ builders, contributing artisans, materials & technologies; industry products used, and the intentions of the creators; this includes those who commissioned the work of architecture.
Building is a social and community expression that should reflect the values, goals and ideals of the greater community it is part of.
Artisan Architecture is in a context and subordinates itself to that context to participate in it not dominate it. This includes cultural, environmental, and social determinants.
Artisan Architecture is a team achievement not an individualistic expression of any singular artist or contributor in the process.
The best of Artisan Architecture transcends mere fashion,fad or the vagaries of historic “styles” and creates a singular timeless expression of the art and craft of architecture. A premier artist architect Frank Lloyd Wright said ” I do not design in style I design with style”. Artisan architects and builders imbue traditional, non traditional and recognizable architectural styles with something uniquely their own no matter what the “style” of the work.
Artisan Architecture is a personal expression of craftsmanship, skill and artistry subordinated to the values, goals and ideals of the whole particularly of the patron who commissioned it."
I really shouldn't have to explain this to grown men who has internet access.
Artisan Architecture and thus Architects "Preserving, promoting and providing the art and craft of architecture."
For StancyDG, you're a fraud, a shylock, a total waste if you can call yourself pompously an Architect but yet you look down on Draughtsmen and other building Artisans who are your colleagues on site. I don't require my hired hands to call me Sir, if they do I would like to think it's because I've earned their respect due to either my age or my relationship with them where I have demonstrated that I appreciated them.
You are a complete disgrace to the Architectural community because you are uneducated in the real world of architecture and your clients are complete fools for going along with you. i can forgive the other loud mouths on this thread, they don't know better, but you hold yourself poignantly as an accomplished Architect and look down at builders, draughtsmen as if they are of no worth. Shame on you.
I work with Doctors, world class leading Neuro Surgeons who has more humility than you. These guys work on the very most delicate parts of the human anatomy. Some of them refuse the Doctor title when I address them, "Hello Dr. Smith, I usually say and most of the time it's "no, call me John, how can I help you?"
I await my apology but I know it will never come forth because you lack the required class and gumption to do so.

It is obvious from your use of words that you're grossly unintelligent and very illiterate even though you supposedly live abroad. Now, I know that travelling and or living abroad is not equal to acquisition of knowledge, talk less wisdom. Your misinterpretation of the text you copied from some website, which should serve as some form of knowledge to you, is proof of this. Despite the fact that you supposedly grew up around drawing boards and so on, your arrogance has prevented you from asking in-depth questions from your architect brother. Therefore, you remain in your dismal abyss of foolishness. In actual fact, you need neuro-psychiatric examination before enrolling in a proper school, so that you can learn how to speak or should I say write good grammar.

When you cannot adequately interpret information, how do you then translate it to wisdom? That's why your case looks desperately and foolishly hopeless. What you're referring to as artisan architect is better known as architectural technician or technologists. In mega projects, they are called resident architects because they represent the main architect on site. The main architect is not normally required to be on site on a daily basis but once or twice per month, since the architectural technician or technologists is expected to interpret his instruction to the other artisan's on site. It is this category of people that most laymen and illiterates see daily on site, and erroneously refer to as engineers even though they didn't study civil or structural engineering. This architectural technicians are majorly N.D and or HND holders from polytechnics and not universities in the Nigerian context. That is why new entrants into architecture programs in polytechnics are not taken through the design process but hardcore draughting and sitework details. That is why I noted that architects should not be referred to as engineers, because even when the main architect shows up on routine site visit, he is inadvertently called an engineer, by illiterates like you, which is professional miscast and misplacement of roles.

Some of these technicians knowing and acknowledging the shortfall of the polytechnic structure, enroll to the university through direct entry, either from OND direct to 200L, or HND direct to 300L. I have colleagues in these categories, who joined us at 200/300L and they are the better for it today. But here you are, a retarded ignoramus wasting away with stale information.

Empty barrels they say, make the loudest noise. You are free to continue your rantings and braggings about living abroad and knowing more than everyone else in your stupid uncoordinated gibberish english, pretending to be humble yet obviously proud. The Lord knoweth them that his. Do yourself a favour and seek knowledge from those who know. Abo oro la n so fun omoluabi.

Purported learned individuals should learn to tailor their use of words to reflect their background. Referring to Architects as artisans is not just gross but crass ignorance. An individual who spends six solid years in school coupled with one year compulsory youth service and then two additional years under a senior colleague before qualifying to sit for professional exams after nine years in total (that's if he passes the professional exam at a sitting), is sure not a mere artisan.

A little research will show you that architects are in training as long as medical doctors and lawyers, if not more. And just as the legal profession engages professional percentages in billing clients, so does the architecture profession. It is unfortunate however, that the economic situation of our country has bastardized the system so much so, that architectural fees are negotiated like pepper in the open market, forcing new entrants into the profession to compromise standards and consequently value.

The last time I checked, architectural fees are a percentage of the entire construction cost, which is then further divided into percentages, to be payed at different stages of the project, starting from design to handover. Nigerian Institute of Architects stipulated 8% three years ago or thereabout. Therefore, a professional should first ask for a commitment fee from the client, start work on the design, consult a QS for a B.O.Q[Bill of quantity] or aN MLP [material, labour and professional cost], before billing the client reasonably. The reason cases of collapsed buildings seems to be escalating in the country can be traced to defects in due process in construction.

The architect is the 'chief consultant' in a building project, who should coordinate other professionals such as civil/structural, M&E e.t.c from the design stage through to completion. But since clients are bent on cutting cost, they subvert the process. They choose to consult a draughtsman or even a bricklayer, because of the belief that since they are the elements they see on site, they should know better than the architect, who was trained for so many years to be 'a thinker'.

When the 'thinker' is allowed to think through the project and provide 'instructions', otherwise referred to as 'Architect's Instruction', we can avoid the incessant cases of building collapse, rising damp(for failure to use DPM), and numerous meaningless grotesque structures referred to as beautiful homes just because it is glowing from new paint.

So, you may get a cheap quote today from a desperate architect or even a quack, who calls himself an architect, the building may look good upon completion but you can bet the professionals know the difference. And time will tell, when the paints start wearing off. And sometimes, clients discover too soon. I have consulted for clients, who had built 11 or more structures before we met. But they appreciate the difference now. Thanks.

N.B - It is degrading to refer to certified architect as an engineer because in hierarchy, the architect is the 'chief consultant'.
Draughtsmen are not trained to design, but draught [Draw in simple terms; meaning translating an architects design or sketch into drawing]
Quacks say 'Yes sir' to the clients. Certified architects insist on design principles.

Can it fly for N500K?

Can it fly for 500k?

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cn it go for 300

can it go for 200k

Lets deal at 1point my guy.

Ao abt 1.1m?

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