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Look at this first! http://www.scmp.com/property/international/article/1311718/nigeria-property-boom-offers-rewards-if-you-know-what-youre

Yes, if only you know what you are doing.
I did a survey of property construction in Lagos recently, the outcome was amazing. It then made me wonder why Nigerians see opportunities and do not take it. Why must you spend about a million Naira trying to go to the 'land of milk and honey?' when your honey stares at you on the face! There is enough space for those brave enough to put their money where their mouth is.
Here is what I offer. A flat plate compactor delivered to your door step at N190,000 in Lagos. To other parts of Nigeria, there may be additional cost.

My survey also informed during my visit to Nigeria that this machine's daily hire rate ranges from N3,000 to N12,000 depending on where in Lagos or Nigeria.
simple maths:
N3,000x6 days=N18,000x4=N72,000 in a month. In three months, you will have made N216,000. That would give you an outright 216,000-190,000=26,000. From month four, your profits just keeps rolling in. This maths has been worked at minimum hire rate.
By the way, this is door step delivery. You do not have to change Naira. You pay into a Nigerian account. Once the alert is received, your order will be processed and you will get your machine within two weeks. At your door step. Your machine will be spanking new and not reconditioned in anyway.
A proof of shipment will be emailed to you.

For full product detail, please visit this site. http://allenukexport.wix.com/allenukexport#!equipment-procurement/c1p7y

Every little helps when you are looking for a reliable source for your business requirements. http://allenukexport.wix.com/allenukexport

Why should you use a mechanical ramming ('rammer') machine during the filling stage of a new building or before laying inter locking blocks?

The filling stage in a new building stage is when the foundation of the property has been completed. The demarcating bricks have been put in place and the ground needs to be raised before German flooring takes place. I have seen bricklayers using the manual 'rammer' method (long pole with a flat base). I see this as a long laborious method and as you will agree, sand or soil compresses over time if not properly compacted. It also takes a very long time to complete what this machine can do in hours.

It is also generally well known that artisans would obtain contracts to do inter locking bricks on drive ways and other external parts of a property and fail to compact the soil properly or not at all before laying the interlocking bricks. What happens is that as pressure (eg. car tyres) drive over and are packed on them, they begin to recess into ground base. The reason for this is not far fetched. It is simply because the soil compresses naturally following rain (or) and pressure from movements or static parking of vehicles.

There could be two reasons for this. 1. The artisan may have charged you for using this machine but in order to maximise his profit, he would make you pay for it but fail to use it. The result is what has been described above. Or 2. He may have told you as his client that a mechanical 'rammer' would be best but at an additional cost to hire. If you start counting figures and want to save money, I guess you would not opt for it. The result is same above.

My suggestion therefore is that you ensure that a mechanical 'rammer' is used and pay the extra charge and ensure that it is USED. Reason for this is that you will reap the benefit both in the present and future.

In cases like these where you are duped into believing the best is being done or you cutting corners, you should expect relaying of your interlocking bricks in the near future. It is not easy to relay because getting the original structure can be extremely difficult. The likely suggestion from the artisan would be to do it all over again! Because it is easier that way. Your best bet is to pay additional cost for this machine and ensure it is USED so that your money works for you in the long term.

Mechanical Flat plate wacking machine ('rammer') is available for hire in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. This machine works with a petrol engine and can be used for compacting fillings before German flooring during new building construction. It can also be used for compacting soil/sand before laying inter locking blocks.

For more information, please call 08129 26 5963.

How much does it cost to register a product with NAFDAC please?

That is a naive way of looking at things. You have to consider what you can buy for $10 in the US in the first instance. Then realise that Naira is the local currency here and dollar in the US.
You also have to factor local conditions such as cost of travel, accommodation, heating etc. You may also want to consider that if a ragged one bed flat costs $1000 per month in the US, it won't necessarilly be translated as 1000x180= N180,000 which is not the true reflective cost of accommodation in Nigeria. You are more likely to translate this as $1000=N1000 or there about.

That you want to get to the the'promised lands'. Think a million times. It is not everyone who wins the big lottery. Your chance of succeeding in the 'promised land' is probably the same as winning the lottery. Look at these chances:

The Jackpot - 6 Numbers (Typical prize: £2 million)
6 numbers are drawn at random from the set of integers between 1 and 49, which means there are 49!/(6!*(49-6)!) combinations of numbers (the draw order doesn't matter). The means that the jackpot chance is 1 in 13,983,816 or approximately 1 in 14 million.
5 Numbers + Bonus Number (Typical prize: £100,000)
You are still matching 6 numbers from the 1 to 49 set as above, but you can now do it in 6 different ways (by dropping each of the main numbers in turn), therefore the chance is 1 in 13,983,816/6, which works out as 1 in 2,330,636.
5 Numbers (Typical prize: £1,500)
This is 42 times more likely than getting 5 numbers + the bonus number because, after the first six balls are drawn, there are 43 balls left and you can match 42 of these 43 balls without matching the bonus number. Therefore the chance is 1 in 2,330,636/42, which evaluates to 1 in 55,491.33333.

I will suggest that you think positively in Nigeria to become what you want to be. If you want to travel to the 'promised lands', how much conservatively would it cost? N500,000 to N1,000, 000? If you had this kind of money, what might you be able to do with it in Nigeria starting a business? Some believe that by sacrificing and even mortgaging their parents' property and future for an uncertainty is the best. I believe some of our readers here will agree with me that 500,00 to 1,000,000 Naira is enough capital to start a business. With the right planning and focus, it will become big. But we all want to start BIG! Please do not hammer me with abuses. I am only expressing my view as positively as I can. God Bless Nigeria.

Fake but they do really get injured or die due to errors or miscalculations.

Do I sense anti JJ here or simply this complex thing? Not appreciating what we have but glorifying others from 'outside'?

Compromised LASTMA. Errant drivers do not seem to respect them any more. Saul started well but ended badly?

It is people like JJ who make you get home late by causing unnecessary traffic hold ups. I am sure if he ever does kabu kabu again, he would think twice. Infact, kabu kabu is not a legit taxi service. The traffic law is there for a purpose. We all complain of hold ups. Go to the hot spots at Ojota, Ketu and Mile 12; you find that it is people like JJ in their kabu kabus, apoti fedeco buses and scrap vehicles that are the main causes.

What I will suggest is that he learns and teaches others. It is time we got some sanity on our roads. We will all like to travel from Lekki to Ikeja in 30 minutes!

I have plans to work with stroke patients for post stroke therapy in Nigeria. Plan includes comprehensive assessment of need and risk assessment that would result in recommending equipments and adaptations to assist them get back their independence in their homes. Consultation service also available by special arrangement. Presently UK based with a contact office in Nigeria.

Are these students from the same country (Nigeria) that some misguided Nigerians want to break up? I think we should be paying attention to these industrialist brains and using them as our platform for technology breakthrough. Not so long ago, we had some very young school girls who made a generator work using urine. Ministry of Science and Technology, where are you? What is happening to all the allocations?
India and China are not where they are today by ignoring people like these young children.

Police:
Our Police Officer drivers have no driving skill. They need to be trained on advanced driving techniques. Our Nigerian Police just drive..and drive....and drive... in a completely unprofessional manner. When you look at our Police vehicles, that explains it all. In other western countries, they carry out tactical driving. By this, they assess the situation and that determines whether they ask for assistance ahead. I have witnessed these officers driving against the traffic without due regard. generally this is to show power and not that they are pursuing miscreants. Training is the answer in my view. Question: If they have caught up with the okada man, what would have happened?
Road safety:
I have observed many trailers loaded with containers that are not secured to the trailer chassis. There are usually some slots through which the containers are recessed into after which it is locked from under. If this was in place, the container might not have rolled off in anyway. These are what you'd expect our traffic officers to do. But they have other anti social thoughts in their mind.
The driver of this trailer should be sanctioned for manslaughter. Our Police should start living in the 21st century.

Thanks. Looking forward to it.

Thanks i laugh. But do you know how much it costs to hire per day? Or is it hired per week? Please help with this info if you are able.

Ikorodu end of Lagos.

I would like someone to assist quickly with securing some information regarding where to hire a compacting machine used for compacting soil during ground floor filling. I understand that this machine is also used for compacting soil during interlocking process. This machine can use either petrol or diesel. The artisans in Nigeria call it 'Ramming'. The manual equipment they hire is called 'rammer'.
I would prefer a machine rather than the manual. Where can I get one hired? How much is it to hire one on a daily basis?

I am very positive that Nairalanders are great help and would be able to provide helpful information. Many thanks.

Simple answer is by making cooking enjoyable, loving and interesting provided the man himself is not of the old school who believes his wife should do the cooking! I cook for my family and all my kids and wife always look forward to this treat.

Ask your grandmother and mother. They will tell you the way they bathed you. You are a specimen of the Nigerian way in my view.

As much as I respect him for doing this task and directly showing interest in his baby and supporting his wife, in my part of the world; this would be taken as child abuse. This is meant to be a very personal matter not to be broadcast over the internet.
This question might sound foolish, but does his mother (your wife) and your son agree agree to this photo being on the internet? How would your son feel like in future if he gets to come across this photo?
Always think deeply before doing anything. Do not do things on the spur of the moment.

Hello Nairalanders,

It appears that no one can assist me with my query. Na wao!

I would like someone to assist with securing some information regarding where to hire a compacting machine used for compacting soil during ground floor filling. I understand that this machine is also used for compacting soil during interlocking process. This machine can use either petrol or diesel. The artisans in Nigeria call it 'Ramming'. The manual equipment they hire is called 'rammer'.
I would prefer a machine rather than the manual. Where can I get one hired? How much is it to hire one on a daily basis?

I am very positive that Nairalanders are great help and would be able to provide helpful information. Many thanks.

They say it is a small world. I believe this and I think everyone should do too.
I found YK Motors on nairaland and started some form of communication. When I arrived Nigeria, I decided to contact and test his Cotonou experience by arranging with him to buy a 4x4 vehicle.

I tested his reliance etc. Whilst I can say there are some Nigerian factor issues that I decided to overlook, I can say that I was so impressed with the respect he showed. He is level headed and always willing to help in whatever way he deems it would lift his image. To be honest I was quite impressed and I promised to write a short piece on my experience. Hence this short piece.

I know his office at Abeokuta, I know his brother (D***).
I am willing to recommend YK Motors to anyone who would like to use his services based on my experience. You may have to go with an experienced vehicle engineer as you will be making personal decisions regarding what you want to buy.

I encourage nairalanders to patronise YK Motors. You must always be aware however that you will be buying a used vehicle that cannot provide you with the normal guarantees of a new vehicle. I am saying this to protect YK Motors.

YK Motors, please send me your email address so that I can help you create the web site that I promised you.

They say it is a small world. I believe this and I think everyone should do too.
I found YK Motors on nairaland and started some form of communication. When I arrived Nigeria, I decided to contact and test his Cotonou experience by arranging with him to buy a 4x4 vehicle.

I tested his reliance etc. Whilst I can say there are some Nigerian factor issues that I decided to overlook, I can say that I was so impressed with the respect he showed. He is level headed and always willing to help in whatever way he deems it would lift his image. To be honest I was quite impressed and I promised to write a short piece on my experience. Hence this short piece.

I know his office at Abeokuta, I know his brother (D***).
I am willing to recommend YK Motors to anyone who would like to use his services based on my experience. You may have to go with an experienced vehicle engineer as you will be making personal decisions regarding what you want to buy.

I encourage nairalanders to patronise YK Motors. You must always be aware however that you will be buying a used vehicle that cannot provide you with the normal guarantees of a new vehicle. I am saying this to protect YK Motors.

YK Motors, please send me your email address so that I can help you create the web site that I promised you.

I do feel for this Police Officer regardless of how we feel about them. This officer here shows a face of an uncared for officer. How we take care of our officers is what determines what we get from them. I can see an officer that is disrespected by the same structure that they are meant to be serving. FG should wake up. I was in Nigeria very recently. Our Police Officers have no statutory protection. Very sad!
Why do we think this officer is sleeping on duty and in such an undignified manner? Food for thought.

I just read a thread that goes way back into 2010 that Gbagada General Hospital will be able to carry out kidney transplant by 2011. Does anyone have an update on this please? I know Governor Fashola is one of the best governors in the country. Did he complete this undertaking or not please?

If we had a very good and effective health service, would our dear governor have to 'donate' to send this ill young Nigerian to India?
The answers to our our problems stare us at the face. Whilst his generosity is appreciated, all our states should make state of the art health care system their priority.
I wish the young man the best of luck and quick recovery.

Why does it have to be a big thing? Making building a flyover seem like it is a favour? It is the people's money and part of the people's expectation.

As much as I like him for his skills, he should have smiled a bit. he would not entice me to invest in him even if I wanted. he needs a bit of public relations to spice up his creations. Wish him the best of luck anyway.