2good:

Of what use is the reserve when there are no good roads, the educational system is seriously in need of proper funding, electricity supply is still an issue and poverty is generally high in the country. Positive economic indices only makes sense when it reflect on the life of the common man.

On point..remember that the reserves are in a foreign economy providing more funds for their utilization..
Consider that the advise to generate\increase FX reserves come from IMF,US,etc...I've not heard USA or the western world rejoicing or stating FX reserve as a big stuff d way d black world does.
DEVELOP OUR COUNTRY NOT OTHERS!

2good:

Of what use is the reserve when there are no good roads, the educational system is seriously in need of proper funding, electricity supply is still an issue and poverty is generally high in the country. Positive economic indices only makes sense when it reflect on the life of the common man.

On point..remember that the reserves are in a foreign economy providing more funds for their utilization..
Consider that the advise to generate\increase FX reserves come from IMF,US,etc...I've not heard USA or the western world rejoicing or stating FX reserve as a big stuff d way d black world does.
DEVELOP YOUR COUNTRY NOT OTHERS.

babaowo: for those using savings accounts? u can only transfer to gtbanks account holder.....but if your using current account? u can transfer to other banks.....

This is very sad if true..when FirstBank has been doing INTERBANK & Intrabank instant online transfers from savings accounts for about 6 months now.
You may quote me..i use both banks..but FBN is more useful to me as their platform allows all LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL transfers.

fyi
NEFT-NIBSS Electronic Funds Transfer.
Where NIBSS= Nigerian Interbank Settlement System

GTB used to be the top customer friendly bank about 3-5 years ago, I hold a savings and current account with them which should be dormant by now, Banking with them became inconvenient with the huge non-complaining crowds in their few banking halls and ATMs.

While i wouldn't close my backup accounts with GTB, I feel much more comfortable having my major operational accounts with FBN which is indeed the most improved bank with sufficient local spread, global relevance, efficient ATM, mobile and Online banking services.

I hear there's a lot of stealing from UBA customers and there are several other banks with their seeming strengths. However,I'll keep these two as i believe they are the actual and only competitors in our banking industry.

Abeokuta Grammar School- Est July 08, 1908, Motto: "Iberu Oluwa ni ipile ogbon"-(The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom)
Educ. Standards: very high, as @ 1999 wen i left, twas abt d best school in d education-philic Ogun state, it hs not dropd as its admission req are tight & her products kip makin undeniable impacts.
Some notable old students (AGSOBA):Fela ,his dad(rev.ransome who was also a principal),his cousin wole soyinka,ooni of ife,dapo tejuosho(osile of oke-ona),al-ameen dagash(an ex chief of defence staff),me, & a host of othr gr8t fellas.

To love is a verb & is active, God's love is unconditional,
However, a promise exist which cannot b broken, "All things (not only those we think best) work togethr 4 good 2 them that love God & 2 them that are d called according 2 His purpose", Believe this, God Himself funds every project He initiates & the LORD JESUS will ensure dt d sweetest wine of love abides in d marriage (like dt of Cana,galilee) & also d oil of His presence lasts continually (like dt of Zarepath)
Love God sincerely & He will lead you on d best pathway 4 ur life,

Each bank has her peculiar issues, while some have become worse over time; others have become better.

UBA: I don't bank with them but hear complaints about their unreasonable charges and dissatisfied customer facing staff.

However, two real banks worth considering for excellence in the nation's industry: 

GTB: Known for Customer service, Good ambience and a feeling of youthful freedom, ; They are fast losing out by acting contrary to this initial charm combination, I think Guaranty should realize their customer base has increased and should do the needful. I'm an e-Banking inclined person, but I believe customers should be convinced on a channel rather than surcharged to encourage use of ATMs.
FBN: Known for branch spread, safety of funds and forward-looking moves,  ;This trans-generational Bank which appears to have "grown younger with age" is doing a good job with their transformation drive which has led to better services and top competitive edge amongst the 24, Along with their unmatched global acceptance, they've proved to be true to their name and logo, dependable & dynamic, I'd rather tranzact with my hard earned funds here rather than experiment with it.

Dr Know:

Minna — A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, had said that former military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has now assumed the leadership of the north and filled the vacuum left by late Saduana Ahmadu Bello.
Meanwhile, Babaginda yesterday emerged a national delegate to the party's special national convention that holds tomorrow at the Eagle Square in Abuja.
IBB was a presidential aspirant before the Northern Political Leaders Forum picked Atiku Abubakar as its consensus candidate for the PDP primaries.
However, it appears that the Niger State state government has not given Atiku its backing as the deputy Governor Ahmed Ibeto did not outrightly endorse him for the primary poll.
Ibeto, who received Atiku at Government House, Minna, said that there was nothing he could say, but to wait on the elders of the state to know whether to declare support for the vice president or not.
Atiku who was speaking when he paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Niger State, said Babangida was the leader of leaders and general of generals.
According to him, IBB was a symbol of unity for the north from the struggle to put down the third term attempt by former President Olusegun Obasanjop to the present struggle to entrench good governance.
According to him, what is now called Northern Political Forum was formed by G3 led by IBB to G15 also led by IBB. and now the Norttern Political Forum also led by IBB.
He said his determination to defeat president Goodluck Jonathan was borne out of the desire to clear the nation of third term fever adding that Goodluck ambition is an extension of third term agenda.
According to the Deputy Governor "elders are the people we hold to high esteem not only to guide us but to show us direction in the nation's affairs".
He stated further "we have discussed with our elders his Excellency (Atiku) will see the result" while saying that "I am really in short of words".


www.allafrica.com/stories/201101120292.html

It's not about Nigerians, it has never been about us, cast your votes wisely; not necessarily for the incumbent nor for this ex-vice, but for someone who is not a child (thinks not only about self).
Woe to the nation whose king is a child!

There is a widespread illness across the country. It's quite surprising that lessons are yet to be learnt by some organized bodies who believe power is their heritage.   Neither do I put my trust in any of these folks; GEJ, JEG, ATK, etc, as their loyalties are probably compromised from 'the Nigerian people first'. However, true uprightness will erase our reproach. I love this country and I keep hoping,acting and praying for the best outcome.

This action is long overdue (remember the promise of state of emergency by this regime back in 2007), no big kudos to the mover.
The reforms required in the power sector is over-hyped; shouldn't be a big deal and shouldn't take time if stakeholders (excluding consumers) decide to be sincere in resolving this anomaly (which is a goose with the golden eggs for some).

An illiterate Government: For deplorable state of facilities at all educational levels as well as "take home pays that fail to take the teachers home"
Some Misplaced Teachers: For lack of passion for the job,scarcely updated knowledge and zero drive to ensure success by merit unlike what we had in years past
Some Irresponsible Parents: For lack of attention to academic and mental development of their wards as well as loss of values as some even "assist their wards"
Students: A simple outcome of the combination of two or three of the above leaves them asking why or how.

Examination bodies: Thank you for upholding standards, enabling the clarity of the true picture.

Strange Building  , the owner probably felt it was of high ingenuity.
As regards the tax, the government could also adopt proactive means, by checking all plans and architectural designs before implementation (i guess that's one of the reasons for a town planning division)

zuker:

try FirstBank, i ve tried GTBank and i believe FBN transformation is fantastic and highly customer centric

There is probably nothing wrong with Inter-B; could be an improvement drive encapsulating mixed feelings. All banks have their idiosyncrasies; I bank with GTB and FBN, However, GTB seems to have lost its feet as its service strategy and design was quite short sighted, hence the difficulty in coping with customer volumes;It is possible they recover. Hard earned funds appear ever safer @ FBN; its unparalleled global acceptance/referral, recently improved banking channels and service delivery drive is highly commendable and makes me more comfortable with the all generational bank.