@ All,

To be informed is to be transformed, LAGOS RAIL MASS TRANSIST INVESTMENT FORUM under the unberella of LAGOS METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, held a stake holders forum in Lagos,Dubai and London recently.

For Millions of Nigeria who will be interested in working on this projects need to be aware of the training available for individual clients and other opportunities of the objectives which is( A) URBAN AND ECONOMIC GROWTH,( B) POVERTY REDUCTION,(C) IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFES FOR ALL.

@ All,

The deadline for the submission of interest on the proposed Lagos Mass Transit is as follows:

Design-Build Contract and Operations & Maintenance Concession

Important Update:

The deadline to submit bids in response to the Invitations to Tender for the Design-Build portion of the Red and Blue Lines closed on December 30, 2008.

The deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest for the Operations and Maintenance of the Red and Blue Lines has been extended until January 16, 2009 at 5:00PM (Nigeria time).


To all Nigerians in the diaspora kindly let share your idea if you have work in the rail industries in any part of the world, e.g in UK, mostly London, they have one of the most developed Transit network which can be divided into three parts namely,

THE UNDERGROUNDS,Consist of the followings: BAKERLOO, JUBILEE,CIRCLE,CENTRAL,HAMMERSMITH AND CITY,NORTHERN LINE AND PICCADILLY LINE to mention just the view.

THE OVERGROUNDS, Consists mainly of the NETWORK RAIL. AND DOCKLAND LIGHT RAIL.

THE TRAMS. Which runs basically in the Croydon area of London. All the above mention rails have undergoes tremendous improvements which we can learn from kindly let us know the name and mode of Mass transits you used in your area of domain.

@All,

The rail developments in the Country is at its lowest state and i think there is a new light from the Government and most especially lagos state on the developments and creating a new rail stations and track in the state and other states of the federations to follows:

A) Is there any center in the State ,e.g Lagos state for interested Foreign companies to access details?

B) Do we have any training school for rail interested individuals?

C)Do you have any informations on how we can improve on our rail transit in the Country, please let us discuss on this topics.

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@Kunlef &Whodini,

Thats a brilliant ideal and a well time to partake in a like mind projects, we like to suggest naija in Diaspora should not be left out and the number should be more than 20 if we want to cut across Nigeria, anythings worth doing is worth doing BIG!!!

If you guys are ready we guys in London are set dont forget 9ja in Yankee and Canada who will be interested.

DANGER OF BORROWING MONEY TO INVEST IN STOCK MARKET ANALYSIS NICE READING:
REAL LIFE CASE STUDY

Sometime in 2004 we went to one of our clients to update him on his transaction of the day and the trend of the market for the same day. Getting to his office, he promptly and excitedly brought out a document duly signed by him for obtaining a loan from one of the big banks to buy stocks.

HE informed us that he had already given the bank a cheque for processing and c\documentation fees which was to take three (3) days to clear. He also brought out a list detailing the particular stocks which the bank insisted he must buy.

Looking through the list of the so-called blue-chip stocks and their prices at that time, we advised the client that he was not going to make any headway in the transaction.

Consequently, he took our advice and called-off the transaction, even against the vehement insistence of the bank to see through the transaction. After much analysis of the stocks, reason prevailed and the client took our advice and words of caution.

Two (2) years after the deal would have been done, the stocks selected by the bank for the client have remained stagnant. The reason being that the bank selected the stocks based on the ‘spur of the moment’ feelings, rather than on fundamental analysis.

It is better imagined the level of loss client would have incurred as the bank would still be charging its interest.

SOURCES:PROSHARE ARTICLE

@ ALL,

For the  attention of PP investors i wich to bring to your notice some new ride more are coming if you feel like ridding:

1- AMAKPE INTERNATIONAL REFINERIES NIGERIA LIMITED: Brief info
Amakpe International Refineries Nigeria Limited (Amakpe Refinery) was incorporated under the laws of Nigeria in July 2000, as a subsidiary of Amakpe International, Inc., USA.  Following the Privatization of the Oil and Gas Industries by the Government of Nigeria, the Company decided to invest in the establishment of a 12,000 BPD Crude Oil Refinery at Eket in Akwa Ibom State and engaged Financialbridge of Miami, Florida to package Funding for the development of the Refinery Project.

2-  VIRGIN NIGERIA PP: THE PRIVATE PLACEMENT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY  OVER-SUBSCRIBED for its 51% stake. na so Simon Harford dey smile jeje after the story nawaoo.

3- KAJOLA INTEGRATED INVESTMENT LIMITED ONGOING:

4- OMATEK DONE DEAL,

QUESTIONS: Can anybody in the house shed more light on these following for more understanding OFFER TYPE

            HIPO ----     Hybrid Initial Public Offer

             HPO             Hybrid Public Offer

            IPO              Initial Public Offering

             PP                Private Placement

             PO                Public Offer

             RI                 Rights Issue

and the type of offer method companies adopt such as:
                          SAL        Offer for Sale
                          SUB        Offer for Subscription
                          RI           Rights Issue

@ ALL

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@pumping777& aktopgun,

Anyserious candle stick searchlight on LAST PP on IGI b/4 i vex for them also note i need more candle on TEXAS 4 march 4 election to be in OBAMA favour, billarry won do magomago but we dey kampe were is no shaking

@ ALL ,

[b] BUSY WITH US ELECTIONS AND ITS NOW OR FOR A LONG TIME come WE HOOK UP THE HOUSE ANY WAY AS I DASH OPEN MY CRYSTAL BALL I SEE CLEARLY B/4 ME SMILING AIICO AND OANDO make runs dancing to the GREEN HOUSE,we need OBAMANIAN TONIC 4 NSE Jare[/b]

NOTHING CAN STOP OBAMA U BETTER OPEN UR EYEZ WELL WELL VENTILATEE UR EAR WELL WELL B/4 U AGIGATE OBAMANIA TONIC.

@windywendy

Heeeeyyyyyyy Bigboylary, where have you been? We've missed you on the forum    Oya, quick quick, before you do your disappearing act once again, tell us what your crystal ball is seeing for the rest of this year

How body and little ones i just dey kulee and sidon dey look as more are unfolding @ tis bleeding period

@ ALL,

WHOOOOOOOOOO this is interesting 40M LOAN AJEOOOOOOOOO WERE IS MY CRYSTAL BALL LET ME SEEE BUT BEWARE NSE STLL DEY BLEED AND THE BLEEDING IS ABOUT TO START

@ALL,

I really want to know why money are been REFUNDED I SAY REFUNDED,when we say we are growing our stocks markets what is all this refunding of money if i could not go above 500kunits in FIRST BANK and when i know that saw hands are playing game to the tune is NDIDI LISTENING!!!

You this man, make you take time oh! Apart from bigboylarry, no one has a crystal ball to tell exactly how a stock will perform. At best, predictions can be made based on fundamentals and maybe some technical analysis. Eventhough I'm not one of those who responded to your inquiry, my guess is that at the time there was nothing exciting about the stock then. The peeps who give recommendations here can only do so based on whatever analysis is available, and if I might add, that takes a lot of work and a generous heart. Sometimes they'll be right, sometimes they'll be wrong. But it's all done in good faith. So make you no lash out at any so-called "guru" for doing their best to provide answers to your inquiries. Abi you dey pay them salary? Oya apologize na na! smiling, but angry

AS I OPEN MY CRYTAL BALL I SEE B/4 ME: THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY: BUT THE BEST PERFORMING STOCKS ARE STILL ON THE WAY SO WATCHOUT TREAD SOFTLYYOO!!!.

Happy new bull year run shine your EYEZ!!!

Very interesting news this is what i have been waiting for the bubble will soon bust and the seperations will take place let us keep our finger cross.
MORE REVELATIONS HIDDEN UNDER THE CLOAK OF I.P.O/ P.P, WILL SOON BE REVEAL!!!!

@grabdloot

Before finally deciding to break my vow of silence I have been sitting on the fence for some time and I have noticed all the complaints someone really has a deep pocket on these pages. Its hard to believe but it is ture. Might not be a blogger but just an observer. Folks here are pretty much on top of their game when it comes to the stock market

Very well said nice one!!!

@aktopgun

CONGRATS!!! and a big gbosa to your wife and new Baby!!!!!!!!!!!
@ All
NICE WORK MERRY XMASS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR IN ADVANCE.

Woww !!!, THE SKY IS THE BEGINING SPACE IS ENDLESS!!!!

if OCEANIC BANK could invested almost about N12 billion to fund the expansion and upgrading of facilities at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2 which was done on a BOT basis in partnership with Bi-Courtney Limited, I dont think anything should stop the next inflow and growth of much awaited Tourism in the Country.


SOURCE:http://www.nigeriansecurities.com/shownews.php?url=http://businessdayonline.com/print/1034.html

larryyonline(at) yahoo.com hope this will serve.

@remiloy

Presently am in London once you are through i will put you through just hook up, Tourism in the world is a fast and wide market in which we are growing and trying to develop the outbound services into the Country, in which less attractions will be devoted to OIL, we now tap the gold mine in TOURISM for our great Country just take a look at this info of
Festivals To See:

The display of the full culture and heritage of the people of Nigeria is usually colourful, exciting and memorable. Periodic festivals of the people include the following which tourists will find remarkable and interesting:

EYO FESTIVAL: Eko people of Lagos holds annually and usually culminates in the display of masquerades adorned resplendently in white flowing dresses and hats to match.

KWA-GHIR FESTIVAL: A festival of the Tiv people in Benue state of Nigeria, it is a display of traditional masquerades, puppet theater, some forms of acrobatics, dancing, music and sartorial display. A colourful festival indeed, it attracts many people and is accentuated by the friendliness and warm welcome of the Tiv people of Nigeria.

THE DURBAR: This is usually a festival culminating in a horse race at the behest of an Emir, a traditional ruler. With roots in the Islamic way of life, the Durbar is colourful, exciting and open to all to watch.

ARGUNGU FISHING FESTIVAL: Argungu is located in Sokoto state in the North Western part of Nigeria. It is famous for its fishing festival in which a lake is stocked with fish which are fed until the time of the festival. Individuals go into the lake without the aid of boats and the competition goes to the one with the largest catch. This festival is international and attracts visitors from all over the world.

ARGUNGU MOTOR RALLY: As part of the fishing festival, car manufacturers and marketers have organised the annual motor rally in which cars go through an endurance race over country roads. Notable names like Toyota, Mercedes and Peugeot feature in the rally.

BOAT REGATTA: The Izons and other peoples of the Niger Delta Area have festivals that include extremely colourful boat regattas and water races. Canoe races are also a feature and visitors are attracted to these from various parts of the world.

NEW YAM FESTIVAL OF THE IGBOS: The new yam festival is rooted in the ancient worship of the gods of the land for a fruitful harvest. Modernised and still as flamboyant as ever, the festival holds around August and features masquerades, traditional dances, wrestling competitions and other sporting and gaming events.
Other Tourist/ Vacationing Sites

KAINJI LAKE GAME RESERVE: See elephants, lions, hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitats. Also visit the craft shops at Wawa and enjoy the delicate cuisine of the local communities. This game reserve is located in Niger and Kwara states of Nigeria.

ESIE MUSEUM: this museum displays terracotta artifacts and figurines dating from the 13th to the 16th century and shown to be doing various things from dancing to weaving. The Esie Museum is located in Esie town, about 100km from Ilorin in Kwara State.

GOLF COURSES: Nigeria has many golf courses where vacationers can get the best of games surrounded by the grandest views of nature. Golf courses include the IBB Golf Course in Abuja, Lamingo in Jos, and others in Ewekoro, Ikeja, Ilorin, Ibadan and other parts of Nigeria.

ROCK PAINTINGS OF BIRNIN KUDU: Reputed to be thousands of years old, these painting depict the lifestyle of the people that inhabited that area of Jigawa State in times gone by.

OBUDU CATTLE RANCH: The ranch is located in Cross River state of Nigeria and has near temperate climate owing to its location on high hills. As a tourist attraction, it has a waterfall, a gorilla habitat, and opportunities to see a variety of birds.
Visitors to Nigeria will find a warm welcome from the people. Airlines have regular shuttle flights from Lagos to the major tourist and commercial centres of the country. Hotels and guest houses also provide excellent local and international cuisine as desired by visitors, kindly note that naija cuisine is a bee heev of destination at the just concluded WTM.

State By State Highlights of Tourist Attractions In Nigeria.


STATE : ABIA Capital UMUAHIA Attraction/Description

Arochukwu Caves, Natural/Physical attraction * National War Museum Monument Umuahia. * Akwette Weaving Centre Arts and Crafts (Souvenirs) * Long juju of Arochukwu Cultural festivals * Azumini Bule River Natural/Man-made Tourist Village. * Museum of Colonial History Monument

ADAMAWA YOLA
Gashaka Gumti National Park, Eco-Tourism (Wildlife) * Sukur (UNESCO World Monument Heritage Site) * Lamurde Hot Spring Natural/Physical * Modibbo Adam's Tomb Monument * Three Sister Rocks Monument * Mandara Mountains Natural/Physical * Kiri Dam Natural/Physical .

@ remiloy,

There is a lot of places you can do ur traning once you are through just hook up,the impotant of tourism to the Naija populace can not be over-emphasis, at the just concluded WORLD TRAVELS MARKET ,held in London Naija display a spetacular showings and moreopening up of info as reagards the Country, THE LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE was highlighted and it was good with over 500 million potential consumers in both Naija and surrounding countries waiting to tap from it. LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE IS CREATING A GLOBAL BUSINESS PARADISE.

Kindly find below the 49 that made it:

(1) Guardian Express Assurance Co. Ltd
(2) Cornerstone Insurance Plc
(3) Niger Insurance Plc
(4) Staco Assurance Plc
(5) Leadway Assurance Co. Ltd
(6) WAPIC Insurance Plc
(7) Guaranty Trust assurance Plc
( Yankari Insurance
(9) Oceanic Insurance Co.Ltd
(10) Lasaco Assurance
(11) ADIC Insurance Co. Ltd
(12) Prestige Assurance Plc
(13) International Energy Insurance
(14) Zenith Insurance Co. Ltd
(15) Royal Exchange Assurance Co. Plc
(16) Equity Indemnity Insurance Plc
(17) Union Assurance Company Ltd
(18) UNIC Insurance Plc
(19) Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc
(20) Alliance and General Insurance Plc
(21) Custodian and Allied Insurance Plc
(22) Law Union and Rock Insurance Plc
(23) Crusader Insurance Plc
(24) Regency Alliance Insurance Plc
(25) Standard Insurance Plc
(26) Standard Life Assurance Plc
(27) Anchor Insurance Co. Ltd
(28) Industrial and General Insurance Co. Ltd
(29) Goldlink Insurance Plc
(30) Great Nigeria Insurance Plc
(31) Guardian Trust Insurance Co. Ltd
(32) Heirs Life Assurance
(33) OASIS Insurance
(34) Sovereign Trust Insurance
(35) Kapital Insurance Co Ltd
(36) Sterling Assurance Nig. Ltd
(37) Capital Express Insurance Co. Ltd
(38) Linkage Assurance Plc
(39) Equity Life Insurance
(40) Consolidated Hallmark Plc
(41) Unitrust Insurance Co. Ltd
(42) Universal Insurance Co Ltd
(43) AIICO Insurance Plc
(44) Investment and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd
(45) Continental Reinsurance Co. Plc
(46) Guinea Insurance Plc
(47) NEM Insurance Plc
(48) African Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd
(49) Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation.

In essence, the above listed insurance companies are adequately capitalised to carry on insurance business in Nigeria - Federal Government of Nigeria


SOURCE: http://www.proshareng.com/myproshare/portal_articles.php?id=1316

IGI PRIVATE PLACEMENT ANY HOT INFO, that we can disect, nothing on my radar for now,

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN OGUN STATE
Naija is bless with abundance resources here is a view of Ogun state touris sites,which need to be promoted internationally for people to visit and explore.

OLUMO ROCK:
The historic city of Abeokuta, which is about 100 kilo metres from Lagos stands at a height about 300ft, above sea level. It has a hot, humid climate and an average annual rainfall of 47 inches. With an urban population of about half a million, the town is set amidst a group of granite rocks of pre-cambrian formation, the central one of which is the famous Olumo Rock, Abeokuta (meaning under the Rock) derives its name from the Rock. The Rock is sacred in Abeokuta history as the place where the first settlers found refuge from their attackers.
To the Egbas, Olumo Rock stands not only as a I1'lOnument of faith in unity, but also a source of national strength and unfailing protection and sustenance from the Suprema Being who led their ancestors through the perplexities of life safely to Abeokuta. This refuge marked the end of their wanderings and struggles for existence. It marked the focal point of their 'promised land' where they were free from incessant persecution and fears of annihilation.
The main body of the Egbas that settled at the present site around 1830 gave the name Abeokuta to the town around Olufimo later shortened to Olumo ('the Lord built if). From that time onwards)he Egbas have regarded the Olumo Rock as their protection shrine, and so makG annual sacrifices to its deity. The original home of the Egbas had been in the Egba Forests and Farms from where they dispersed. Olumo Rock thus became the rallying point when the Egbas re-grouped at Abeokuta.

http://ogunstate.gov.ng/tourism.asp

As i open my crystall ball i gaze and see before me VISION 2010, THE STOCK PRICE OF THE FOLLOWINGS STOCKS, this is strictly for long time investors,THIS WILL SEPERATE THE BOYZ FROM THE MEN!!!

ZENITH BANK #350-#400

UBA BANK #450-#500

GUARANTY TRUST BANK #300-#350

OCEANIC BANK #280-#350

FIRST BANK#250-#350

WEST AFRICAN PROVI.INS.COY.PLC #150

CRUSADER INSURANCE #100-#120

MUTUAL BENEFITS ASSURANCE #120-#150

AIICO INSURANCE #95-#100

CORNERSTONE INSURANCE #80-#100

DUNLOP#50-#90

MAY AND BAKER#90-#100,

The list is endless its strictly for Longtime investors only more coming soon so be prepared.

Naija is blessed with natural resources and minerals The potential role of the tourism sector as a major instrument for socio-economic development cannot be overemphasized this makes me to shed more light on WORLD HERITAGE SITES.

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa’s Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world’s heritage.

What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located.

@moneytalk.

Capital YES!!! Naija was given that status, long time a go its a worthwhile and its The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove, on the outskirts of the city of Osogbo, is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria. Regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility Osun, one of the pantheon of Yoruba gods, the landscape of the grove and its meandering river is dotted with sanctuaries and shrines, sculptures and art works in honour of Osun and other deities. The sacred grove, which is now seen as a symbol of identity for all Yoruba people, is probably the last in Yoruba culture. It testifies to the once widespread practice of establishing sacred groves outside all settlements.

The coming week is World travels Market week starting on monday on the list i saw the followings, Lagos state tourism board and NTDC,will show case there products and services, were is CROSS RIVERS STATE, with the much anticipated TILAPIA RESOURT?