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I have a neatly used Kia Soul for 1.5m last. Everything is cool. Lower fuel economy and a nice ride. Location Portharcourt.

Only the posters moniker shows intent to harm. I support Peter Obi because looking at the options available is by a wide margin the best candidate. If you feel like not voting him because his supporters than you are only saying half truth. The truth is Peter Obi stands for the change we need. Check how much we have borrowed in the past you will see we were better off without the loans. We need to prudently manage our resources that what PO stands for. Please support us in our quest to make Nigeria better.

dapsoneh:
The battle is between Peter Obi and Tinubu

I was thinking the Yeye man would chose Dino

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Or Ikpeazu? The new expression of failure in Nigeria.

lecowas:
Lol... My logic is totally wrong with u, I apologize. But generally speaking, that is what it is!

It ok man, we learn everyday.

Hezzyluv:
Are you a sadist?

I am a pure opposite of that.

[quote author=lecowas post=113562827]Most probably u're not in a relationship. Human nature wants other to be like them when they are not doing well but doesn't want others to be like them when they are doing
� I don't like and will not enjoy other people's pain that is my position and as for being in a relationship, I be person Papa ooo. I have this notion that emotions are infectious, I surround myself with happy people always, life is too short to dwell in the negative.

This is really funny, but why will I enjoy reading breakup stories?

Who released the earlier information?

The political season is here and unfortunately non of the ruling party aspirants is talking about education or ASUU.

Nigerian youths please read and remember. Econet ran out of Nigeria because of corruption.



The year was 2001, two years after Olusegun Obasanjo was elected President of Nigeria. His government announced an incredibly transparent international auction process for three national mobile phone licenses. One of the major requirements was there had to be a member of the bidding consortium who was an experienced GSM operator. Econet Wireless met the requirements because of its experience in Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Strive Masiyiwa, CEO of Econet then assembled a consortium of 22 investors ( which included state governments, local banks and high net worth individuals) to raise money to bid for the $285 million GSM license, which he later described as “the most expensive license ever issued in Africa.”

Econet won the bid and was granted a Digital Mobile License (DML), which birthed Econet Wireless Nigeria. Econet Wireless Nigeria immediately set up shop and started operations, gaining an estimated 57% market share in a short period, despite the existence of competition. All seemed to be running smoothly until Masiyiwa was asked to pay about $9m in ‘bribes’ to senior politicians in different state governments, who had facilitated the fundraising to pay for the license.

According to Masiyiwa’s social media post years later, he did not authorize the payments and this invoked the wrath of James Ibori, Delta State Governor at the time. “He was one of the most powerful politicians in the country and had a reputation for getting what he wanted at any cost”, remarked Masiyiwa. The Governor made good on his threat and without justification, the shareholders met and voted Econet Wireless Nigeria out of management, effectively cancelling their contract.

Econet was almost driven into bankruptcy, causing them to withdraw about 200 foreign staff and they left Nigeria for good. Tech Giants Vodacom took over the reins of leadership as technical partner and operator.

VODACOM – a company that ended before startingDuration: 1 Month and 26days (April 1st 2004 – May 27th 2004)

South Africa’s largest cellular network operator, Vodacom took over control in 2004 by taking a majority stake in the cash-strapped Nigerian operator. It was alleged that they had bribed their way into running operations in the Country. Although there was no evidence to conclude that the new operators paid the ‘bribes’, Masiyiwa insists in his blog that he has access to documentation showing that they paid the money. It was on this basis that he would later write a letter to the United States Department of Justice.

Not much information is publicly available about the events that led to the exit of Vodacom in such a short while, without even having the opportunity to run operations despite the huge population of Nigeria. Many years later, however, the CEO of Vodacom South Africa, Alan Knott-Craig, on his retirement would point to leaving Nigeria as his greatest regret.

V-MOBILE NIGERIA – It’s all about youDuration: 2 Years (2004 – 2006)

Within a couple of months, Vodacom left the wheels and management changed hands again to Vee Networks. With Vee Networks as the new manager, the company’s name was changed to V-mobile and it launched a rebranding campaign in 2004.

The change of name and new slogan was to assure customers that the change of management could only be in their interest. The campaign branded the telco as the network for the Nigerian people, with the catchphrase being “It’s all about you”. According to the company, all of its investors were Nigerian-based, including three state governments – Lagos, Delta, and Akwa Ibom.

The new managers also retained quite a number of Vodacom’s South African staff, with some of Econet staff as board directors.

The network continued operations until 2006 when it was bought over by Celtel for US$1.005 billion. Before this acquisition, V-Mobile had already grown the subscriber base from less than 1 million to over 5 million subscribers in two years – the most significant growth the company had witnessed under management at the time.

Then came CELTELDuration: 2 Years (2006 – 2008)

In May 2006, exactly two years after Vee Networks took over the reins with all its corresponding campaigns, Celtel communications acquired V-mobile for $1.005 billion and gained a controlling share of 65% ownership. Celtel didn’t just buy V-Mobile Nigeria but all V-Mobile outlets across 15 African Nations.

The transaction covered the purchase of existing shares and a substantial equity injection expected to boost Vmobile’s financial ability to realize its growth potential.

Celtel International, formerly MSI Cellular Investments and a subsidiary of MTC Group and a leading mobile operator in Africa was thus going to expand its presence to Nigeria, making a total of 15 countries. However, Celtel didn’t find success during its stay in Nigeria, which led to another its take over and a complete name change.

Another takeover – ZAINDuration: 2 Years (2008 – 2010)

In 2008, Kuwaiti mobile telecommunications company, Zain Group, completed its acquisition of all Celtel International’s shares of over $3 billion – a 100% acquisition. Two years earlier, the Zain Group had earlier acquired 85% stakes in Celtel International and its 14 African subsidiaries in May 2005 in a $2.84 billion deal

With the completion of this acquisition, all of Celtel’s operations in Africa were rebranded into Zain. This marked the end of Celtel in Africa and not just in Nigeria.

The new brand became popular with Nigerians, but it only took two years before the management ran into a brick wall. Zain Nigeria was finally sold to Bharti Airtel a deal that made the company become the fifth largest mobile company in the world. At this time, the company’s customer base had increased to over 180 million customers across its business units.

AIRTEL has come to stay so far.Duration: 11 Years (2010 till date)

In November 2010, Bharti Airtel paid a sum of $10.7 billion to become the new owner of the telecom company, seeing Zain Nigeria becoming Airtel Nigeria. Bharti, which failed twice before to acquire the continent’s biggest mobile operator MTN, finally got a share of a telecom giant in Africa which it had earlier tried to do. In fact, what delayed Bharti Airtel takeover of Zain was the legal battle between Zain and the owners of Econet Wireless Holdings.

It is now exactly 11 years since this acquisition, and it seems like the company might be done with the days of management and brand changes, as promised by Mr Sunil Bharti Mittal the company’s chairman in a speech he gave in 2010.

The company seems to have now stabilised and was even rated as the second largest in terms of subscriber base at the end of Q2, 2020. The financials have also remained in the black.

What did we learn?

The Airtel saga is one that is enough to cause a complete shut down of a company. Corruption, unhealthy business environment, latest market trends, merger & acquisition, etc are very common factors that influence a company into changing its name and policies.

It’s good to see Airtel still relevant in the Telecom industry in Nigeria and having a good size of market share.

Airtel has shown that the change of names and slogans over the years, they have the best interest of their customers at heart. The PR Teams have done a good job in solidifying the company’s reputation in the faces of the public. Change is bound to happen, how a company respond to this change will determine its growth or death.

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He will in due time, he is still in severe pains.

Who is Ohanaeze?

JapaProfessor:
Yes, relatively expensive as it requires a certain level of financial commitment on the part of the aspiring traveler.

But the juice is worth the squeeze Sir.

fergie001:
Rochas.

Looks like there is a deliberate attempt to cause chaos in the east. Imo was peaceful before Supreme Court gave Uzodinma the governorship seat that came a distant 4th in the election. Now the same court is setting him up with his party. I think the law should be made to bring peace and order in our society and not anarchy as we have witnessed in the past one year. Looks like our problem now is the courts and politicians.

ozoigbondu:
https://dailypost.ng/2022/05/27/supreme-court-affirms-n6bn-damages-against-dakuku-peterside-for-defaming-ex-rivers-governor-odili/

Summary of this gist, marry better wife.

Before you leave Nigeria, you must have succeeded already to above average Nigerian standard. Travelling is so expensive if you are sponsporing yourself.

We play too much in this country.

We are living in perilous times. For what so ever reason, you can't cut your nose to spite your face. Unknown gun men is not our way of life, destroying our properties can never lead to a peaceful environment. Forcing people to seat at home can't bring you victory, Killing state agents most of whom are from the region you claim to protect sounds like acts of a lunatic.
Take whatever deal that is being offered if any and rest. Remember he who lives by the sword************.

Seriously why are we afraid of each other in the world today .

Malory:
Lucky dude but be ready to wash plates and pants

That's why Dish washer and Washing machines were invented.

Aonkuuse:
Security forces cannot go after the real people behind these attacks, they will just be going about the bush.

Meanwhile see graphic pictures of people slaughtered by Fulani Herdsmen in Edo State>>>> https://salemgists.com/fulani-militias-slaughters-five-people-in-edo-community-graphic-photos/

Crime an criminality should be condemned wherever it is happening. We the Igbos are literally living in glass houses and it will be counter productive to throw stones. Alaigbo must progress. May God bless and protect Gov Soludo and give states like Abia a visionary and determined Governor like him Amen.

If the vehicle is registered with the husband's name, just jejely report the car stolen to the nearest police station. Bloody pulpit robbers.

Okpokpo. Lol

IntrovertGuy:
I have no idea about Port Harcourt office but if you sensed the particular office won't be DIY friendly, maybe you should avoid them.

To address your point about getting appointment, even the particular port Harcourt office doesn't have control about the dates.

Once you make payment, you'll see the link to book an appointment.

You'll only be attended to on the date you choose and that's the day you'll be captured too.


Goodluck.

Thanks

IntrovertGuy:
You do not get invited. You simply book an appointment from https://appointments.immigration.gov.ng/

I went online and checked. I saw renewal for 10years official price is 70k while that of a minor was 26k. But my problem is how do I get an appointment in a corruption ridden place like Portharcourt. The guys at their office are asking for 120k for 64pages 10years and 50k for a minors passport.

Dreambeat:
True, dem don mispronounce mine tire but I no send dem. They even attempted to shorten my name to something that sounds English I still refused to accept that. Una must learn to pronounce my name by force

I almost hugged one lady that pronounced my names right, after getting used to being called all sorts of things.

This Hanifa's story is heart wrenching. It will take alot to comfort her family, to me not even Justice. That school teacher shouldn't die, he is suppose to live out his life with hard labour, pains and misery.

Ishilove:
Save which marriage? Oga na you dey fire the female children inside her belle and na wetin you deposit she go give you.

Yeye dey smell

In todays world, a male child is still a problem to some people. SmH

The agbada is to be admired in this picture. The tailor knows his onions.

To the Igboman that this sermon was addressed and tailored to.Your Pastor wants a Lion or will I say an elephant share of your operating capital.

Islie:
*456 foreigners in 41 companies in the sector doing jobs Nigerians can do

*4 such companies account for 186 expatriates

*Fruit juice firm holds expatriates in excess of 65; flour miller 43; another fruit juice firm 45 excess

*Persistent influx of expatriates is in flagrant disregard to Presidential Executive Order 5 — Workers’ union




https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/12/tension-in-foods-drinks-sector-over-expatriate-quota-abuse/

If only the workers can see the future. Being managed by Expats will be better for the workers welfare than when managed by their black brothers.