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Politics / Re: How To Solve Nigeria's Power Problem by TMemos: 12:02pm On Apr 27, 2019 |
Cheeringly, Fashola referred to this suggestion in his interview and admitted that it was a plausible option. But he dismissed it on the basis of pricing. I was surprised! The minister trashed a suggestion that could pull Nigeria literally out of the dark because the cost of trucking gas to the local power plants would have to be added to the eventual price. Are consumers not already paying a high price directly through our diesel/petrol-guzzling generators, poor economy and indirectly through noise pollution, air pollution, and the opportunity cost of the generators’ space and loss of productivity? Has the minister carefully compared the total cost of using generators for electricity to the option of gas delivered in trucks to local power plants? Trucking of gas could also be an option to gas pipelines which are always being vandalised. Already, Nigerians have started switching from petrol and diesel to gas as the fuel for their household generators. This is quite instructive on the issue of pricing. I am not aware that Nigerians do not want to pay the right price for electricity. They only want electricity that is available and stable. They want pre-paid meters. They detest estimated bills. In any case, why are we carrying a moribund and inefficient national grid which does not and cannot supply stable electricity to anybody? The national grid is sick and old. It collapsed four times in four weeks (March 31, April 9, April 23, and April 25, 2016). It is not right for the whole country to be affected because of a collapse somewhere along the national grid. |
Politics / Re: How To Solve Nigeria's Power Problem by TMemos: 11:59am On Apr 27, 2019 |
In the lengthy interview, entitled, “Electricity: The price Nigerians must pay, by Fashola”, the minister talked about a myriad of power issues covering pricing, regulation, power purchase agreements, power generation alternatives, and other matters. The interview provided more explanations than specific promises or firm deadlines and offered more shield for the tardy power sector players than succour for the tired electricity consumers. I almost could not believe that it was the same minister who in October 2014 reportedly boasted that it was not rocket science to produce electricity. Fashola needs to realise that Nigerians have largely lost faith in the government’s ability to positively impact their lives and the recently renewed expectations of change, following the 2015 presidential election, are waning by the day. If the approach to the power sector problems remains the same, the people would totally lose confidence in the government and the already traumatised economy may roll over the cliff. We must urgently address the problem of electricity cuts through unconventional means. One of those means is to localise generation, transmission, and distribution. The idea is to dissolve the national grid system and let cities and towns stand alone. Luckily, there are ready, mobile power plants each of which can generate power of up to 35 megawatts in about 11 days after delivery. The plant would be powered by diesel or gas transported in trucks. A city like Ibadan or Benin may not need more than three of this type of plant. The city in question would then be removed and freed from the ineptitude of the national grid. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: How To Solve Nigeria's Power Problem by TMemos: 11:58am On Apr 27, 2019 |
It has become boring to bemoan the paltry electricity which Nigeria generates. It is also trite to state that, more than 55 years after independence, we still depend on imported generators for electricity. It grieves the heart that the power situation in the country has impaired development. It is sad to consider that electricity generation for Nigeria, with her about 180 million people and a GDP of about $537 billion, oscillates between a high of 4,800 megawatts in August 2015 and a low of zero megawatt in March 2016. It is still dismal as of the time of writing. It is not a laughing matter when one considers that South Africa, with a population of about 53 million and a GDP of $350 billion, generates 44,000 megawatts. Spain has a GDP of $1.4tn and generates 102,000 megawatts of electricity for her 47 million people. It is not an exaggeration to say that trying to salvage the Nigerian economy without fixing the power sector is like attempting to make a silk purse out of a pig’s ear. The foregoing is sufficient to convince any serious-minded government to declare a state of emergency, or something more drastic, in the power sector. With the economy lying prostrate and the attendant job cuts, there is every reason to be in a hurry. But, sadly, this was not the tone of the April 24, 2016 newspaper interview of the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. |
Politics / How To Solve Nigeria's Power Problem by TMemos: 11:53am On Apr 27, 2019 |
I read this article sometime ago and it's still relevant https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/punchng.com/fashola-nigerias-power-problem/amp/ |
Politics / Re: How President Buhari Should Choose His Ministers by TMemos: 9:14pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
TMemos: Unfortunately, you're so right. |
Politics / Re: How President Buhari Should Choose His Ministers by TMemos: 9:14pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Mace0lane: SMH! Let me let you know: all your assumptions about me are wrong. Thanks for the insults. |
Politics / Re: Where Is The APC Restructuring Committee Report? by TMemos: 7:13am On Apr 24, 2019 |
Lalasticlala This is a very important message for front page. |
Politics / Re: How President Buhari Should Choose His Ministers by TMemos: 7:12am On Apr 24, 2019 |
This post was made almost a month ago. It has not been pushed to where many people can see and debate it. And hope that it may be useful in the selection process which will be useful for all Nigerians. Na wa o |
Politics / Re: With Buhari, Osinbajo, Lawan, Gbaja, Igbo Presidency In 2023 Is Now A Moral Burd by TMemos: 1:09pm On Apr 22, 2019 |
Printerscanner: We're not fighting for positions with you. Don't mind those giving the false impression that Igbos want any position. You're the loser here. Because even without fighting for any position with you, we are richer than you. Even our gatemen are richer than your bank MDs. IgboAmaka 1 Like |
Religion / Re: Did Jesus Spend 3 Days And 3 Nights As He Promised? by TMemos: 1:07pm On Apr 22, 2019 |
aribitoye: Friday to Sunday morning is false? I'm happy you're admitting this. But what's the authority supporting it? What's the proof? |
Politics / Re: With Buhari, Osinbajo, Lawan, Gbaja, Igbo Presidency In 2023 Is Now A Moral Burd by TMemos: 12:02pm On Apr 22, 2019 |
MXrep: We're saying the same thing. I agree with you. They should enjoy him and Nigeria alone. We don't need any of them 1 Like |
Politics / Re: With Buhari, Osinbajo, Lawan, Gbaja, Igbo Presidency In 2023 Is Now A Moral Burd by TMemos: 11:05am On Apr 22, 2019 |
Have you forgotten that Igbos don't need any position including the presidency? Every Igbo man is a millionaire. Young and old. Even the hawkers in Lagos are all millionaires. Even the Igbo truck pushers and Okada riders are all millionaires. Why should Igbos be interested in President, VP or Senate President, or Speaker of the House of Reps? For example, all the Igbo newspaper vendors in Surulere and puffpuff sellers in Lekki Agungi plus Okota axis are all multi millionaires. Igbos own 85% of Lagos and are responsible for 90% of Lagos revenue. Igbos own 90% of Abuja and 87% of Port Harcourt as well as 70% of Kano plus 75% of Ibadan. Igbos own over 85% of all the blue chip and medium scale companies in Nigeria. The south east is the most developed part of the entire Africa. All their villages already have a good network of roads, water and electricity. What else do Igbos want? Haba! #IgboAmaka 6 Likes 1 Share |
Religion / Re: Did Jesus Spend 3 Days And 3 Nights As He Promised? by TMemos: 1:15pm On Apr 21, 2019 |
MuttleyLaff: Are you changing Good Friday to Good Thursday? On which authority are you relying on to do this? Let's even calculate it even if it was a Thursday: Thursday night to Friday morning: 1 night Friday full day: 1 day Friday night to Saturday morning: 1 night Saturday full day: 1day Saturday night to Sunday morning: 1 night Total: 3 nights, 2 days You wanna try Good Wednesday? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Religion / Re: Did Jesus Spend 3 Days And 3 Nights As He Promised? by TMemos: 1:11pm On Apr 21, 2019 |
TVSA: Exactly |
Religion / Re: Did Jesus Spend 3 Days And 3 Nights As He Promised? by TMemos: 1:09pm On Apr 21, 2019 |
MuttleyLaff: Were the 3 days and 3 nights spent by Jonah not literal? How did you arrive at 3 days and 3 nights from Friday evening to Sunday morning? Eh? Break it down. Friday night to Saturday morning: 1 night Saturday full day: 1 day Saturday night to Sunday morning: 1 night Total: 2nights, 1day |
Religion / Did Jesus Spend 3 Days And 3 Nights As He Promised? by TMemos: 9:04am On Apr 21, 2019 |
There is a big question hanging on crucifixion. Jesus said he was going to spend 3 days and 3 nights in the heart of the earth just as Jonah spent 3 days and 3 nights in the belly of the fish. Jesus was crucified on Friday. He was said to have risen on Sunday. This cannot be up to 3 days and 3 nights. The prophecy was not fulfilled and this is a big doubt on crucifixion and the entire Christian faith. He spent two nights and a day! |
Politics / Re: BREAKING: Dokpesi’s AIT Building Demolished By FG by TMemos: 8:53pm On Apr 18, 2019 |
Bella55555: You don't have a proof of this assertion. And it's not fair or good for the country. Do you know that, as we speak, a part of Abuja office of CBN is being demolished because of road construction? Let's not see everything in terms of politics. It's not healthy. |
Politics / Re: BREAKING: Dokpesi’s AIT Building Demolished By FG by TMemos: 6:27pm On Apr 17, 2019 |
Bella55555: You should be the one telling us. You must have seen something before describing the act as wickedness. It is that thing you saw you should simply prove or demonstrate. |
Politics / Re: BREAKING: Dokpesi’s AIT Building Demolished By FG by TMemos: 7:46pm On Apr 16, 2019 |
ScooperOfficial:[quote author=ScooperOfficial post=77591934] Journalists can cause disaffection and war with their manner of reporting. Just compare the details of the demolition with the headline. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: BREAKING: Dokpesi’s AIT Building Demolished By FG by TMemos: 7:43pm On Apr 16, 2019 |
Bella55555: Explain. How is it wickedness? 1 Like 1 Share |
Business / Re: FG Calls For Arrest Of Innocent Chukwuma, Innoson Motor Boss, Two Others by TMemos: 6:14am On Apr 16, 2019 |
RTSC: You've made too many wrong assumptions about me that I'm beginning to doubt your sanity. You made wrong assumptions about what I said in the past and my ethnic group. It doesn't seem like you're okay. I only gave an advice. If you don't agree with it, why not give your own view or just waka pass? Why must you display your hate and stupidity? I repeat, you guys will turn Innoson into a pariah with this attitude. Is it the only company which has obtained a supreme court judgement against a bank? Is this the first garnishee judgement in Nigeria? 1 Like |
Business / Re: FG Calls For Arrest Of Innocent Chukwuma, Innoson Motor Boss, Two Others by TMemos: 8:03pm On Apr 15, 2019 |
RTSC: You guys are killing Innoson without knowing. The conduct of the company and the tribalistic comments will work against the company's access to credit. Of course, credit is very vital to a growing company like Innoson. Go and write it down, Innoson will regret this whole mob approach to this issue. There was a company, located in the South West, which took banks for granted in a similar way. The company regretted it. 11 Likes |
Sports / Re: Israel Adesanya: I Have A Tattoo Of Nigeria With A Lion Inside It On My Chest by TMemos: 7:07pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
He fights like a lion |
Romance / Re: The Identity Of The Girl Who Engages 3 FUTO Students In Tramadol S*x Revealed by TMemos: 6:02pm On Apr 12, 2019 |
IamD18: Anytime I see you, I owe you a carton of Heineken 3 Likes |
Romance / Re: Once You Say You Love Me, You Already Owe Me Money - Nigerian Ladies Clash by TMemos: 8:19pm On Apr 11, 2019 |
Confusion. They want a man to provide for them like in the days of old. Yet they want to be part of the man's decision making unlike in the days of old. They want feminist rights unlike in the days of old. They want monogamy unlike in the days of old. Choose one nah. Na real confusion for these women o You claim to be equal to men. Yet you want him to spend on you. From courtship to bride price to marriage. Na real confusion. Some of these ladies, even after spending on them, won't even change ordinary bedsheet or wash a single plate. Na confusion. You want a man to share chores with you, to show love. But you don't want to share expenses with him, to show love. Na real confusion 55 Likes 8 Shares |
Education / Re: Breaking!!!: Snake Found And Killed In Kogi Versity Hostel Water Tank (see Pics) by TMemos: 12:56pm On Apr 11, 2019 |
iAudio: Yes. The breaking of the tank 1 Like |
Education / Re: Breaking!!!: Snake Found And Killed In Kogi Versity Hostel Water Tank (see Pics) by TMemos: 11:42am On Apr 11, 2019 |
Why are their taps not running? Why queue up to fetch water in a university? What kind of backwardness is this? |
Romance / Re: My Girlfriend Is So Stupid I Almost Beat Her To Death (this Is What Happened) by TMemos: 9:07pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Martinez39: I did not insult him |
Romance / Re: My Girlfriend Is So Stupid I Almost Beat Her To Death (this Is What Happened) by TMemos: 9:06pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
flyingdutchman: Just imagine. How can an abled bodied man bring his girlfriend's matter to nairaland? I didn't throw any plate at him o |
Romance / Re: My Girlfriend Is So Stupid I Almost Beat Her To Death (this Is What Happened) by TMemos: 6:30pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
You're not a man. So you ran to nairaland after raising your hand against me and beating me to stupor? I will show this thread to all your friends you've been hiding your predicament from. Let me also tell you. You can't kick me out of the house. The rent was paid in my name. The tenancy agreement is in my name. The landlord knows you as my visitor and squatter. The landlord even asked me why I brought in someone else to the house. 5 Likes |
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