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Post by AgbongboAkala on May 10, 2016 9:29:42 GMT
Ha! I'll be sooo happy when all these promises are finally fulfilled Lagos and Ogun definitely are on the speed train. Let's leave those 2 aside Ondo and Oyo are the 2 states on my radar at the moment. If we can get these 2 on the "Ogun" Level My people, they can't stop us You have stylishly left out your paddy in Osogbo. E no good o. Ma pe padi e lole ko da. I think I like what Mimiko did for health. He concentrated his attention more on the health sector that is why most of his templates in that sector have been adopted by the World Bank and others. He focuses more on health in terms of attracting FDI and the Medical Village in Ondo town is a testimony to that. I think he started the bitumen too late and the single cause is the fact that cool money is coming regularly from Abuja. But I hope he put in his best in that regard so that the Olokola scenario would not repeat itself again. On Oyo, I don't know what is happening to Ajimobi. He has all very important routes to actualize his dreams of making Oyo big. He has tourism in abundance that is waiting for his attention. Ogun is trying to borrow Oyan dam from him because of his lackadaisical attitude. Look at his end of Lagos Ibadan expressway, that place is still lying fallow. I think the indigenes are not doing enough. They have been affected by many years of amala politics by the likes of Adedibu and co. They have to put him on his toes just like we have done in Ogun. If you listen to one of the radio programmes in Abeokuta then, any governor would fear the people. Particularly when Governor Daniel wanted to take a loan, people rose in unison to reject such move. I don't know but I'm praying that may crude oil price never rise again. It is because of the free money coming from Abuja that allows the governor to be lazy in thinking.
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Post by Honorebu on May 10, 2016 9:36:41 GMT
Ha! I'll be sooo happy when all these promises are finally fulfilled Lagos and Ogun definitely are on the speed train. Let's leave those 2 aside Ondo and Oyo are the 2 states on my radar at the moment. If we can get these 2 on the "Ogun" Level My people, they can't stop us You have stylishly left out your paddy in Osogbo. E no good o. Ma pe padi e lole ko da. I think I like what Mimiko did for health. He concentrated his attention more on the health sector that is why most of his templates in that sector have been adopted by the World Bank and others. He focuses more on health in terms of attracting FDI and the Medical Village in Ondo town is a testimony to that. I think he started the bitumen too late and the single cause is the fact that cool money is coming regularly from Abuja. But I hope he put in his best in that regard so that the Olokola scenario would not repeat itself again. On Oyo, I don't know what is happening to Ajimobi. He has all very important routes to actualize his dreams of making Oyo big. He has tourism in abundance that is waiting for his attention. Ogun is trying to borrow Oyan dam from him because of his lackadaisical attitude. Look at his end of Lagos Ibadan expressway, that place is still lying fallow. I think the indigenes are not doing enough. They have been affected by many years of amala politics by the likes of Adedibu and co. They have to put him on his toes just like we have done in Ogun. If you listen to one of the radio programmes in Abeokuta then, any governor would fear the people. Particularly when Governor Daniel wanted to take a loan, people rose in unison to reject such move. I don't know but I'm praying that may crude oil price never rise again. It is because of the free money coming from Abuja that allows the governor to be lazy in thinking. I like mimiko and aregbe on a low key. They get their moments too but I just wish this Lagos and ogun development would spread all over the SW. How much Fdi have mimiko and ajimobi attracted to their respective states
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Post by AgbongboAkala on May 10, 2016 9:40:21 GMT
You have stylishly left out your paddy in Osogbo. E no good o. Ma pe padi e lole ko da. I think I like what Mimiko did for health. He concentrated his attention more on the health sector that is why most of his templates in that sector have been adopted by the World Bank and others. He focuses more on health in terms of attracting FDI and the Medical Village in Ondo town is a testimony to that. I think he started the bitumen too late and the single cause is the fact that cool money is coming regularly from Abuja. But I hope he put in his best in that regard so that the Olokola scenario would not repeat itself again. On Oyo, I don't know what is happening to Ajimobi. He has all very important routes to actualize his dreams of making Oyo big. He has tourism in abundance that is waiting for his attention. Ogun is trying to borrow Oyan dam from him because of his lackadaisical attitude. Look at his end of Lagos Ibadan expressway, that place is still lying fallow. I think the indigenes are not doing enough. They have been affected by many years of amala politics by the likes of Adedibu and co. They have to put him on his toes just like we have done in Ogun. If you listen to one of the radio programmes in Abeokuta then, any governor would fear the people. Particularly when Governor Daniel wanted to take a loan, people rose in unison to reject such move. I don't know but I'm praying that may crude oil price never rise again. It is because of the free money coming from Abuja that allows the governor to be lazy in thinking. I like mimiko and aregbe on a low key. They get their moments too but I just wish this Lagos and ogun development would spread all over the SW. How much Fdi have mimiko and ajimobi attracted to their respective states Seeing is believing. You have to be at the Medical Village Ondo to have an insight. That I know very well.
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Post by Honorebu on May 14, 2016 0:56:45 GMT
Lagos commissions 70,000 capacity motorbikes assembly plant
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday commissioned a 70,000 capacity motorbikes assembly plant in the State. He also emphasised the leadership status of the State as the most attractive location financially and socially for investment in Africa at the grand opening of the CFAO Yamaha Showroom and Assembly Plant. Ambode said with a population in excess of 21million, a significant proportion of which comprises of the mid-class with strong purchasing powers, he was convinced that the State has what every investor desires in investing in any city. He said aside the fact that Lagos accounts for 60 per cent of Nigeria’s industrial capacity, the State also attracts between 70 to 80 per cent of $6bn annual Foreign Direct Investment into Nigeria, adding that measures are being taken to increase the figure by 50 per cent. The Governor lauded the collaboration between CFAO of France and Yamaha of Japan to bring about the joint venture in Lagos, saying the partnership was good news for Lagos economy and a boost to the efforts of his administration in bringing investment to the State. “The significance of locating this Assembly Plant in Lagos is very clear. Lagos remains the most attractive location financially and socially for investment in Africa. I have come to assure you that you have made the right decision to locate your business here,” he said. He said the take off of the CFAO Yamaha Plant in Lagos brings the number of assembly plants located in Lagos to over 10, adding that the State still has the capacity to accommodate more plants. Besides, Governor Ambode recalled how his administration, upon inception, prioritized the issue of making Lagos the first choice destination for foreign investment. While stating that the State is open for business and serious investors, Governor Ambode assured investors and would-be investors that government would continue to invest in security, job opportunity and infrastructure which are the tripod upon which his administration was built. He said, “We will therefore continue to invest in the critical infrastructure and security to guaranty safety and good return on investment. As a government, we will continue to explore ways to create an enabling environment to make your business thrive. We are committed to introducing new incentives for businesses in Lagos to enable them grow, support the society and take more of our youths off the street. “The ease of doing business is of concern to us and as a result, we are working to improve the indices of doing business in Lagos while we continue in our commitment to carry out judicial and security sector reforms.” Earlier, Chairman of CFAO Yamaha Motor Nigeria Limited, Mr. Gbenga Oyebode thanked Governor Ambode for making out time not only to personally attend the event, but also arriving on time, saying the development was an eloquent testimony of the Governor’s commitment to encourage investment in the State. Also, Managing Director of the company, Mr. Olivier Levigne said the vision of the firm is to be the grand company and a great organisation that is an open enterprise and a leader in its chosen field. The CFAO Yamaha Showroom and Assembly Plant has the capacity to produce 70, 000 Motorbikes annually. Punch
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Post by Honorebu on May 26, 2016 20:12:44 GMT
CDK Integrated Industry To Commence Production Of Tiles
CDK Integrated industries, has disclosed plans to commence production of high quality standards porcelain tiles and sanitary wares soon in its state-of-art factoriesin Shagamu, Ogun state. According to Dr Khater Massaad, CEO of CDK Integrated Industries, ‘’we are building world class factories here in Shagamu, Ogun State Nigeria with a global standard that will stem the importation of ceramic tiles and sanitary wares from outside. It is clear that Nigeria imports over sixty five million square meters of tiles according to an international magazine with specialisation on ceramic tiles and sanitary wares; we are going to change the Nigerian narrative in this area as we build the CDK Integrated Industries with the most sophisticated modern equipments known in the world for manufacturing of tiles and sanitary wares. CDK Integrated Industries’ goal is to be the hub of ceramic tiles and sanitary wares in West Africa and we have started the journey of building two world class factories, a great place to work and a place Nigerians will be proud to be associated with as we are also environmentally friendly in the nature of our construction. To achieve the world class status, we are training Nigerians and investing in equipments that will make us produce high quality products of ceramic tiles and sanitary wares. With one million square meters of land in Shagamu, Ogun state we are set for the world to experience something new and wonderful from Nigeria. It is going to be the most modern factory in the world today and our training of staff is world class. We are producing super high quality products in this country, products that will surpass what isavailable in Europe. We are already set to meet international standards and our experience is global. CDK Integrated Industries Sanitary Wares factory will be producing five hundred thousand pieces of several models of European designs collections, with the best technology, best raw materials, highest standard, world class fittings and soft closing hinges amongst others annually. CDK Integrated Industries Porcelain Tiles factory will be producing 60X60, 30×60 and 40×40 polished glazed, glazed polished and soluble salt tiles with superior quality state of the art technology and digital printing. We want to be a respected partner in the business across the globe; with the aim that everyone that comes in contact with the CDK Integrated Industries brand of ceramics and sanitary wares will be glad to do so. A lot of people will benefit from our existence in the country as we will help save the country some needed foreign currencies instead of it being used to import over sixty five million square meters of tiles from Europe. Nigeria is the biggest economy in Africa, and it is providing a great platform for us to establish factories in a country with almost all the raw materials needed in the manufacturing of tiles and sanitary wares, he said. Leadership.ng
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Post by Short_Biscuit on May 29, 2016 9:18:37 GMT
As things stand, I feel the best thing for SW governors to do is to devise creative means of shoring up their IGR (similar to how Tinubu did it when OBJ withheld Lagos' monthly allocations back then, they should even be humble enough to ask how he did it sef) and forget about any monthly allocation for now and the foreseeable future (as well as drastically reduce their civil service workforce) coz going by Buhari's stance as exhibited in his most recent interview, the man is too stubborn to even entertain the thought of Nigeria's need for intensive restructuring (if not outright disintegration) as a lasting panacea to the serious problems plaguing the country. I am more than convinced now than never that he's destined to fail as a leader.
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Post by omohayek on May 29, 2016 10:14:42 GMT
As things stand, I feel the best thing for SW governors to do is to devise creative means of shoring up their IGR (similar to how Tinubu did it when OBJ withheld Lagos' monthly allocations back then, they should even be humble enough to ask how he did it sef) and forget about any monthly allocation for now and the foreseeable future (as well as drastically reduce their civil service workforce) coz going by Buhari's stance as exhibited in his most recent interview, the man is too stubborn to even entertain the thought of Nigeria's need for intensive restructuring (if not outright disintegration) as a lasting panacea to the serious problems plaguing the country. I am more than convinced now than never that he's destined to fail as a leader. One fact says everything there is to know about Buhari: that he openly admits to not even reading the national conference report before consigning it to the trash. In Muhammadu Buhari we have our very own George W. Bush, utterly lacking in intellectual curiosity, extremely rigid in his beliefs, and cocksure in his handling of opponents. Let's just hope Buhari doesn't get two terms to wreck his damage like Bush did.
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Post by Honorebu on May 29, 2016 13:11:05 GMT
Nigeria is a joke! Chai! Na president this one too call himsef That confab statement shows how insensitive the man is but sadly, he'll still get 2nd term because he's the default APC candidate for 2019. Yoruba leaders want the restructuring of the country but they're too timid to say it. Short_Biscuit nice one jare! we should just focus on IGR. The oil thing might even be a blessing after all but regional integration is key.
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Post by Short_Biscuit on May 29, 2016 15:05:12 GMT
Nigeria is a joke! Chai! Na president this one too call himsef That confab statement shows how insensitive the man is but sadly, he'll still get 2nd term because he's the default APC candidate for 2019. Yoruba leaders want the restructuring of the country but they're too timid to say it. Short_Biscuit nice one jare! we should just focus on IGR. The oil thing might even be a blessing after all but regional integration is key. Yes o. Our Governors should just buckle up, get to work, and even compare notes coz the era of freebies from the center are gone. They should think of ways to woo wealthy folks from within and outside their states to explore PPP opportunities to help bridge/solve infrastructural deficiencies because taxes alone won't do it. I.T and serious/concerted efforts to develop the agric sector could also be a game changer. E.g., I have always felt like Oyo and ibadan especially could be sold as a hub for venture capital backed agrocentric startups (which I believe would be even more viable and attract more investors than I.T accelerators) akin to what obtains in Nairobi and Kigali. My goal and hope is to one day be a part of a movement that would ensure that virtually all the floors on the Cocoa House skyscraper are occupied by Startup accelerators and incubators, similar to the way CcHub occupies their yaba space, and the way 88mph accelarator occupies Nairobi Garage skyscraper. The days of free oyel money are gone and I pray it remains that way for good.
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Post by Honorebu on May 29, 2016 15:36:46 GMT
Nigeria is a joke! Chai! Na president this one too call himsef That confab statement shows how insensitive the man is but sadly, he'll still get 2nd term because he's the default APC candidate for 2019. Yoruba leaders want the restructuring of the country but they're too timid to say it. Short_Biscuit nice one jare! we should just focus on IGR. The oil thing might even be a blessing after all but regional integration is key. Yes o. Our Governors should just buckle up, get to work, and even compare notes coz the era of freebies from the center are gone. They should think of ways to woo wealthy folks from within and outside their states to explore PPP opportunities to help bridge/solve infrastructural deficiencies because taxes alone won't do it. I.T and serious/concerted efforts to develop the agric sector could also be a game changer. E.g., I have always felt like Oyo and ibadan especially could be sold as a hub for venture capital backed agrocentric startups (which I believe would be even more viable and attract more investors than I.T accelerators) akin to what obtains in Nairobi and Kigali. My goal and hope is to one day be a part of a movement that would ensure that virtually all the floors on the Cocoa House skyscraper are occupied by Startup accelerators and incubators, similar to the way CcHub occupies their yaba space, and the way 88mph accelarator occupies Nairobi Garage skyscraper. The days of free oyel money are gone and I pray it remains that way for good.
Brilliant idea there! The blueprint is there but they don't follow it. If you check the Onebloc pictures I posted on the regional board thread, you'll find all these things there Amen on the emboldened
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Post by Honorebu on May 31, 2016 11:49:38 GMT
Nigeria getting more revenue from sand than gold… 5 revelations from NEITI reports
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) released its 2013 audit reports on Monday, analysing the returns in solid minerals, oil and gas exploration in the country. The reports, which were categorised into oil and gas, and solid minerals, had a number of interesting revelations for the Nigerian state and the state of her mining industry. Here are five things learnt from NEITI’s reports: FOCUSING MORE ON SAND THAN GOLD
Gold is one of the most expensive commodities on the international market. As at Tuesday afternoon, gold was trading at $1241.70 per ounce (28 grams). Sand on the other hand sells around $70 for a truckload. But the NEITI results shows Nigeria is largely underutilising its gold reserves, and focusing on other minerals like limestone and sand. According to its 2013 solid mineral audit report, 5.8 percent of solid minerals production came from sand, while about 0.0 percent to 0.4 percent came from gold. Going by the value of royalties paid, Nigeria makes more money from sand, than it does from gold. PRODUCING LIMESTONE THAN 51 OTHER MINERALS PUT TOGETHER
NEITI says Nigeria has about 52 solid mineral resource across all states of the federation, with every state possessing at least two mineral resources. But of all 52, limestone was exploited more in 2013, than 51 others put together. Limestone, which is used for making cement, was responsible for 52 percent of solid mineral productions. Granite, Laterite, and sand were responsible for 27.8, 11.3 and 5.8 percent respectively. Forty-eight other minerals were responsible for only 3 percent of the country’s solid mineral productions. DANGOTE’S SOLID MINERAL REVENUE HIGER THAN THE REST OF NIGERIA
Dangote Group, owned by Aliko Dangote, generates more mineral resource revenue for the government than the rest of the nation put together. In 2013, the group was responsible for 53 percent of the government revenue, that is, N15.9 billion of the total N33.86 billion accrued that year. WAPCO, Ashaka and UNICEM, which are cement making companies, were responsible for N5.6 billion N2.9 billion and N2.06 billion respectively. Of the 619 registered companies in the sector, only five companies accounted for 93 percent of Nigeria’s earnings in solid minerals. OGUN, KOGI LEADING IN ROYALTY PAYMENT
Ogun and Kogi states led the pack for housing companies that make the highest amount of royalty payment to the federal government, while Kebbi and Taraba states came in at the bottom of the table as shown below. Ten states made no such royalty payment in the year under review. NPDC STILL A BLACKHOLE
NEITI’s oil and gas report audit report shows that $12.9 billion NLNG dividends were not remitted to the federation account by NNPC from 2005 to 2013. Beyond this, the report corroborates the National Reserves Governance Institute (NRGI) audit report, released earlier in the year, emphasising that the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) may be the opaque part of the NNPC. The PwC report on the oil and gas industry also indicted the NPDC. Thecable
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Post by Honorebu on Jun 11, 2016 19:17:21 GMT
I finally found something on this Ogun-Guangdong ftz
So why is the state thinking about Olokola again
Well..wetin I sabi sef
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Post by Honorebu on Jun 11, 2016 19:30:19 GMT
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Post by Honorebu on Jun 11, 2016 20:01:42 GMT
Funny enough, this Ogun-Guangdong ftz was supposed to be sited in Imo state but we no know wetin happen
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Post by Honorebu on Jun 16, 2016 22:15:47 GMT
Microfinance banks wax strong in Oyo —Report
Recent investigation conducted by Business Tribune on finance companies’ activities in Oyo State revealed that Microfinance banking system is becoming more reliable, waxing stronger, as it is currently undergoing periodic restructuring to towards its lost financial position and responsibility in the small scale industry in the country. Our report shows further that in Oyo State, the bank is expanding and thus providing improved services towards giving a boost to business activities of artisans, traders and famers in the state. According to the Chairman, National Association of Microfinance banks, Oyo State Chapter, Mr Femi Jegede, Oyo State is endowed with about 50 functional microfinance Banks spread across the 33 local government areas in the state. Recently, members of the association converged on Eruwa town, in Ibarapa zone of the state for their evaluation meeting and to ruminate on the progress of microfinance banking activities in the state. At end of the meeting it was resolved, as contained in the communiqué issued that every microfinance bank in the state should strive to embrace self regulation for sustenance. Members were also encouraged to observe compliance with all the Federal Inland Revenue and State Board of Internal Revenue related taxes to avoid embarrassment. The association also enjoined the members to access the Central Bank of Nigeria special loan facility meant for microfinance banks in the country, saying that the prerequisite for qualification to participate in the scheme had been lowered . It also encouraged members to display high level of professionalism in the discharge of their functions in the economy. Business Tribune learnt that the association had slated another general meeting for today in Ibadan, to review the activities of microfinance banking in that last three months in the state. According to the chairman, the meeting becomes inevitable to ensure that every microfinance bank in the state strives towards meeting customers’ demand with quality service delivery. Tribune
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