Ozommadu:
There seems to be no end in sight to the incessant increase in the cost of virtually everything in Nigeria, from transportation cost, housing, food and worst redundant Salary.

Imagine taken your nephews or children to have a nice hair cut which was #100 four years ago, #150 two years ago and #200 just last year before Christmas. Only to see that the haircut you'll still return to in max 3weeks is now #400.

How do Average Nigerians survive? Those with four to six children? Those on minimum wage

Yet people who were vocal in the past years against inflation and bad government has gone mute. What is really happening in Nigeria.

Have Nigerians adapted to surviving and just taking anything from the people they voted in power

Abeg oo fellow nairalanders with family and kids, how una dey do am No be to go learn this thing?

It appears the increase in barber's charge just got to your doorstep.In some cities haircut go for as high as 1500 and 500 for adult and kids respectively.The sad reality is that 2024 holds the prospect of a turbulent year.Brace up,everyone.Winter is coming!!

Structuralman:


What's your location??

portharcourt

Collione:


Sorry about your experience. Whatever relay or fuse he fixed is bad again. Take it back to him and let him change the bad fuse or relay entirely. They are relatively cheap. If somehow it still occurs again then there is a bridge in your wiring somewhere causing the relay to get damaged. E.g my o2 sensor wire got melted on my exhaust and kept causing a fuse to blow. Your case needs to be properly diagnosed and damaged parts replaced and not managed

Thank you for the follow up.I took the car back to the workshop.He changed the relay and the problem persisted.He the rescanned and this time it gave a P1658 error.He spent time working on the fuse box and the wiring around the fuse box and under the dash board by the driver's side.The problem stops when he starts the car.When it's put off and allowed to rest, when started again the problem comes up again. It happened over and over again.He then concluded that the fault is from the brain box.According to him the brain box is not sending current to the relay hence the noise when the gear is engaged and lack of throttle power.What do you think?

whyteone:
I drive a 2008 Honda Accord and it recently developed an issue.When I engage the gear in reverse or drive it makes a 'kpoom' sound and the engine vibrates for a split second.When moving it takes a while for the car to pick up speed and climbing a hill is now difficult.Someone suggested I check the engine seating, which I did.The engine seating is intact.What could be the problem?

I managed to get the car to a repair workshop.The scan indicated P1659.The auto mechanic changed something in the fuse box and told me to test drive it.Right there in his workshop the noise ceased when the gears were engaged.When I got back to the road I stopped to get something and the problem resurfaced again!Any one with experience on this please help!

whyteone:
I drive a 2008 Honda Accord and it recently developed an issue.When I engage the gear in reverse or drive it makes a 'kpoom' sound and the engine vibrates for a split second.When moving it takes a while for the car to pick up speed and climbing a hill is now difficult.Someone suggested I check the engine seating, which I did.The engine seating is intact.What could be the problem?

pls I need help here!

I drive a 2008 Honda Accord and it recently developed an issue.When I engage the gear in reverse or drive it makes a 'kpoom' sound and the engine vibrates for a split second.When moving it takes a while for the car to pick up speed and climbing a hill is now difficult.Someone suggested I check the engine seating, which I did.The engine seating is intact.What could be the problem?

GAZZUZZ:


Obviously nothing wrong with ur gear.

Knock sensor, and Etcs are you major issues affecting your transmission (I'm not saying the rest are not important)

If in lagos, give me a call 08023251039

velai:
Shame on igbo people... If it had happened in the west, na afonja afonjii we go de hear everywhere.

Just so you know,it also happened in the west and to our revered Archbishop Anthony Olubunmi Okojie.See excerpts from an interview he granted Punch newspapers.........

What’s your take on the rejection of the Pope’s order in Imo?

Those priests must obey. Obedience is important. I suffered the same thing in 1971. I was made an auxiliary bishop of Oyo Province. The priests rejected me. They came to warn me in Lagos that if I came, I was gone. It was tough. I went there and started working. I started winning their hearts gradually. I suffered great opposition. Later, I was transferred from Oyo to Lagos. God has been faithful. I was made an archbishop at a tender age. People started criticising my appointment. They said, “Eni ti o ti gbenu kuro lomu iya e,” meaning someone who is immature.

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/punchng.com/some-women-roll-their-eyeballs-to-entice-me-okogie/amp/

oofjm:
I love to study architecture,but now I am been given building to study in one of the federal university.how lucrative is building compare to architecture with Nigeria current economic situation...need your candid advice.

The Architect is to the building team what the doctor is to the medical team.Everything rises and falls on him.

Go for Architecture and study to M.Sc level.You won't regret you did.

By the way,do you have the mental aptitude and physical stamina for ArchiTORTURE?

BlowJobs:
Oh, i forgot to tell you guys this.

I quit my job with guy M a week before end of 2017. He was rude to me. I told him to F.UC.K. OFF and i walk away like a boss .

i was broke, no job no money. so, What happened next?

Watch out for part 2

I'm sure part 2 is gonna be a blockbuster.With part 1 garnering 69k+ views and counting,imagine you earned $1 per click.Thumbs up,bro.Wishing you success in your AoS quest.

bboy07:


ok oga help me if you can o as any help right now is highly appreciated, am desperate but don't want to do anything illegal that's why I came here for help o. pls help me if you can

The ball is now in your court.Present convincing evidence of your present situation or else kiss the proposed help goodbye.

N.B. Treat this like you are appearing before a VO for a visa.Goodluck!

MsNgo40:


Ok.....i'm gonna see how this all plays out brother.

Truly,I can see your heart and it's golden.

God bless you.

Samsimple:
Merry christmas to my fellow nairalanders scienceWatch, hopefullandlord bloodofthelamb felixomor fleewpeed johnydon22 analice107 mynd44 lalasticlala... Infact all nairalanders merry christmas...
My favorite xmas song :
1. boney M version of felix navidad
2. White christmas
3. Boney M_mary boy child

wish and share

Christmas carol:NOEL(remix)

No fuel,No fuel
No fuel,No fuel
Born is the King of Israel.

Ho ho ho!
Merry Christmas,Nigeria.

BlowJobs:
I have been missing on my own threads. I haven't checked my mail in a while..


Wah gwan Yutes!! (jamaican)

Wham (Trinidadian)

Bonjou! (St Lucian)

good marning (Barbados)

How far (Naija)

It would appear the time tested expression "marriage encumbers a man" still holds true or else how do you explain your absence?


Wah gwan?

Mrs K?

DO YOU NEED A HOUSE?
This 3 bedroom bungalow with an attractive exterior design is excellent for a growing family.
FEATURES:
1)2 Sitting rooms
2)Dining room
3)3 bedrooms(ensuite)
4)Master bedroom with walk-in-closet
5)Large kitchen/store
6)Laundry room
7)Visitor's toilet

This 3 bedroom bungalow with an attractive exterior design is excellent for a growing family.
FEATURES:
1)2 Sitting rooms
2)Dining room
3)3 bedrooms(ensuite)
4)Master bedroom with walk-in-closet
5)Large kitchen/store
6)Laundry room
7)Visitor's toilet

honharr:
hello everyone,
We are all stuck in this city called Lagos.Are you a vehicle owner or a commuter,we share in the same problem.
Please If you know any gas station selling fuel on the island or mainland,tell us the location so we can be guided.Here in Ajah it's all crazy.traffic,long queues and no activity.

Station:Mobil
Location:Festac town
Time:Since 9am
Date:Dec 22 2014

Hurry now!They are still selling.

A lot of people embark on building houses without sufficient knowledge of the quantity of materials required for the house to be built.In their ignorance,they are left entirely at the mercy of the contractor.So,it is important you are knowledgeable of the quantities to buy so you are not cheated.The aim of this thread therefore,is to help those intending to build improve their knowledge of estimating building materials.

BLOCK MAKING:
The materials for block making are cement and sharp sand and the standard mix is in the ratio of 1:6(1 bag of cement to 12 headpans of sand).The quantity of blocks per bag can be increased by changing the mix i.e using more sand and less cement,thus:
*1:8(1 bag of cement to 16 headpans of sand)

*1:10(1 bag of cement to 20 headpans of sand)

*1:12(1 bag of cement to 24 headpans of sand)

The approximate quantity of blocks per bag per mix are:

1)1:6 = 19-20 blocks(6" ),13 blocks(9" )
2)1:8 = 25-26 blocks(6" ),17 blocks(9" )
3)1:10= 32-33 blocks(6" ),21-22 blocks(9" )
4)1:12= 38-40 blocks(6" ),25-26 blocks(9" )

Whichever mix you choose,bear in mind that the more the sand the weaker the blocks and less secure your house could become.

Note:
A trip or tipper of sand(135 cu.ft) contains 216 headpans of sand.
A trip or tipper of sand in 1:8 mix = 338 blocks(6" )

CEMENT:
Assuming your house requires 2000 (6" )blocks to build,using 1:8 mix the bags of cement required will be:

From (2) above
25 blocks require one bag of cement
2000 blocks will require 2000/25 =80 bags

SAND:
Recall (from above)
338 blocks require 1 trip
2000 blocks will require 2000/338 =5.9
(approx. to 6 trips of sand)

QED.

***A trip may be less than 135 cu.ft.

CC:timesup234

CC:pidgin2

DO YOU NEED A HOUSE?
Elegance is put on display in this 4 bedroom'duplex'.With carefully designed internal spatial arrangement,you'll find it fitting for family living.

FEATURES:
GROUND FLOOR
1)Ante room
2)Sitting room(double volume)
3)Dining
3)Guest bedroom
4)Visitor's toilet
5)Kitchen/Store
6)Laundry


First floor
1)Family lounge
2)Master bedroom+Gym+Private balcony
3)2 large bedrooms(ensuite)

MrWondah:
Dear propertylanders please I need your help in calculating the number of blocks to complete this units of self contained.

Though I'm a student I have decided to invest my money in real estate no matter how small after saving some money from my freelance web design projects I've been doing for over a year now.

Dear OP,I'd advise you take on the task of doing this estimate yourself.The knowledge gained herein shall prove especially useful when you eventually take on the major task of building the house.I'd describe a simple DIY approach for you.

Note:The number of standard size blocks whether 225 or 150 or 100mm(9"or 6" or 4" required to build one square metre of wall is 10.

To estimate the total number of blocks required for your building,proceed as follows:
A)Calculate the total area of the walls i.e total length x height
B)Deduct areas of openings i.e doors and windows.
C)Multiply the result by 10
D)Add 5% for breakages and waste.

QED

MsNgo40:


Jacob also repented for the sins he committed against his brother and ultimately God. Jacob also had to live with the consequences of his sins...although he was forgiven. Consequences still exist...whether in this life or the next....and sometimes even if repented of.

Brother, two "wrongs" don't make a "right".

While you are giving your "boys" that advice, please remember that you never can "win" playing "dirty"....

Reading people's comments here just breaks my heart.It appears most don't realise the law of retribution is still in force.I completely agree with you that two "wrongs" don't make a "right".

Let's make the world a better place.

MrBrownJay1:


as much as tight regulations are needed, i will never advise anyone to buy a land in a country/state they dont reside in (let alone, a land they have NOT seen with their own 2 eyes and/or check thoroughly its documents)... but sadly, the reality of the matter is that, even if all is in tight order, the person (or even family member) you put in charge of keeping tab on your investment could be the one who defraud you..

Your family need not be involved in all your dealings,you know.Nigerians buy properties abroad without hassles.What we need for the real estate market to thrive is an open and transparent process of aquisition.One where the interests of the investor(s) are protected by law and a legal system that will guarantee justice for everyone.

Samyokporua:


Thanks for this, it's really beautiful, but what's the costing?

The CONSTRUCTION COST of a building is determined by several factors namely:
1.Building Design
2.Site conditions(soil type)
3.Accessibility to the site
4.Owner's taste

It is clear from the above listed that these factors will always vary from person to person.
Since yours are not known i'll give you the lower threshold:N25m

Hope this helps.
You can ask any further question you have.

MrBrownJay1:
unless someone has ....
A) desire to invest in Nigeria
B) desire to invest in real estate in Nigeria
C) money to build on that land automatically
D) someone trustworthy to keep track on whats happening on the land/construction
E) misplaced need for investment in an unsettled economy like Nigeria's (instead of a safe environment in the west)

... then there would be ABSOLUTELY no need to want to invest a dime in Nigeria, let alone Africa.

There's been a gale of unsavoury tales from diasporans who have had their fingers burnt while trying to invest back home.The bane of the real estate sector is its lack of regulation.The govt and real estate practitioners must think up foolproof measures to stem this tide or else kiss diasporan investment,goodbye.