By Ayo Okulaja
September 4, 2011 04:11PM

Despite the global acclaim for current Lagos state governor for his ongoing overhauling of the city's infrastructure, Nigeria's economic and commercial capital has been ranked as the world's fourth worst city to live in.
This was revealed by the annual ‘Liveability Ranking and Overview' for the year 2011. The survey was conducted by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) of the Economist magazine; Lagos retained its fourth position as it was ranked in 2010, after a further depreciation from 2009, when it was the fifth worst city to live in on earth.

The ranking is conducted after an assessment of living conditions in 140 cities around the world using 30 indicators cutting across the following broad categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.

There are other sub-indicators for each of the categories such as the ‘availability and quality of both private and public health care' coupled with ‘general health indicators' while ‘prevalence of petty/violent crimes with threat of civil unrest/militancy' are evaluated for the stability indicator.

The incessant rush-hour traffic congestion on major roads of the metropolis; insufficient low-cost housing, and its attendant impact on the housing needs of the rapidly growing population are glaring examples of the strained infrastructure needs of the city under the infrastructure indicators.

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http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5740791-146/again_lagos_is_one_of_worst.csp

All too common practice in Ethiopia - sign of affection and acceptance. Obj is very cultured, we should know that by now.

OBJ is old school culturally - this' sign of affection for a younger person. Don't rubbish baba for preserving an old african culture. Maybe if we as Nigerians are more cultured we won't be in the predicament we are in today.

OBJ is the best compared to all the past and present clowns. OBJ had nothing to do with the election appointment of Yar' Adua - the Northern Oligarchy wanted him(Yar' Adua), because they knew he'll implement their unscrupulous agenda.

At least the minister of information should protest the Ad - and maybe request an apology and retraction. I just don't believe a major corporation like sony can be this careless.

babzyshe:

Didnt Obasanjo Promise us that we wont have to pay toll anymore if we support his deregulation program ?

Bunch of Jokers !!!

Obj is not in power - Yar'Adua is. Tolls are necessary if the revenues generated would be used to maintain the roads - and in fact without tolls the roads can not be maintained periodically. So this' our quandary.

Stupid thread!

This' a sign of affection for a younger person - Synonymous to your mom/dad feeding you – an old African tradition.

naijaking1:

Where's the question

Biafra is the conceptual homeland for the Ibos, just like Isreal was pre 1947, for the Jews. So it is not surprising that they are in all the nooks and crannys, of other states.

naijaking1:

An honest, and progressive federal government would provide evidence for 1,2,3; but since that's not forthcoming, just think for yourself then.
Why are the Igbos, the only tribe you would mostly find in every nook and cranny in Nigeria, and Africa in general?
Why do the Igbos record the highest number of secondary and post-secondary entrance applications?
Why are the Igbos usually the highest number to apply for any open position in Nigeria---both public and private.

If you don't know these answers, don't worry, because somebody in top echellons of government knows the answers, and that's why they don't want an honest and accurate census.

Don't forget that while politically manipulated census is one way of sharing the federal money, there are other methods of evaluating a people's population.

Quick answer - biafra does not exist! It is a concept.

Bialegend:

Nothing will happen to the population of Yorubas. Use your brain enough if you have any. It is not yet a rocket science. It means that in the next ten years, with Lagos being the only city in nigeria that have direct international airport and sea ports which are what make bigger businesses more easier, more Igbos that will flood to Lagos will be more in number of the Yorubas and other ethnic groups that will flood to Lagos at the same period, even though Lagos is nearer to Yorubas. Yorubas are known to be content with their low living standards and as such do not care to venture out and seek for more better living standards. They are satisfied with living in Ibadan, Akure and other Yoruba areas.

Your grammar is not succinct - I am lost

These appointments are not vetted?

He's totally clueless - another corrupt official from the northern political elites' club. There's no way Yar'adua will sack the bastard.

Nigeria is a country with lots of socio-economic problems, but has potential for greatness. The Oligarchy are slowly dying away - new and young progressives will take the helm soon! Case in point, Fashola.

My vote is for seun for being a Nigerian digital age visionary! But he must also lend about 40% of his capitalistic idealology to socialism for the not so fortunate.

Greed! It won't work, spend $1500 a month when you can get the same news from other sources for free, including Nairaland

Don’t be fooled, the Northern oligarchy want to destroy Lagos – this’why no effort has been made to decentralize the economic base of the nation. It is a shame that they are bent on destroying what is arguably the most naturally beautiful city in West Africa. I am glad Fashola is doing something about it.

I thought the CIA poisened the bastard

Unfortunately the haves will be the victims of this heinous crime - A page from Soyinka ideals will be in accord. They need to align with the populace to right that which is wrong about the government and its policies.

Beware of false prophets… for they are devils in disguise.

That's the worse that can happen to this country! They've done nothing but wreck the country!! The Country is still trying to dig itself out of the total economic/social distruction brought on by IBB and Abacha, and its taking this long to even get any kind of traction.

Sign of the times in Nigeria – unfortunately kidnapping is now a profitable business in Nigeria, and quickly replacing 419. Gloomy days ahead for the politicians and elites – they must pressure the government to do more for the have-not. Mexico, Brazil, and other South American countries, have all had the same problem. The only solution would be providing basic sustenance for the poor, and jobs for our young people.

Fashalo is doing the right thing - he must protect the wellbeing of the people of his state; that's why he was elected. Mayor Bloomberg of New York did the same for out-of-state homeless people.

babaearly:

the painful thing here is that Nairalanders will continue to post in this nonsense thread and you feel like you are pulling crowds, Local Champion.
Dont act like you are smart and you are an intellect when you sound foolishly.

what is the monopoly you are saying?
now tell me how Oceanic bank monopolized the banking sector?guardian newspaper? queens petroleum company? i bet there are other companies that are doing stronger than those Ibru companies in their respective sectors so do we still say they, the other companies, are in the monopoly agenda?

Dont worry you have become a local champion around here but sadly your thread is not gonna make the front page.

Before throwing insult try to unserstand my last post - unfortunately, I can't be more explicit to you. I said the SUM of all the companies through unfair leveraging power forms a monopoly in each exclussive business sector.

I am not the local champion , you are for throwing insults.

Ibru company A, B, C, …Z may not exclusively be Monopolies in  A, B, C,  …Z business sectors.

But the Sum of Ibru Company A, B, C, …Z equates to Monopoly in the A, B, C,  …Z business sectors, as a result of unmatched leveraging power – hence anti trust laws.

Dangota is guilty of the same – I will say Dangote has learned well from the Ibru Group. Microsoft Bill Gates tried the same in the US and UK, and was stopped.

Jarus:

Before he even modified the topic, he claimed the entire Ibru business was built on stolen wealth, until facts were presented before him that Ibru empire had been existing far before Cecilia's Oceanic bank. Let's give credit to the Ibru family. They have done and are still contributing their own to our economy. The monopoly claim is most ironic. Their businesses are just like any other businesses. They are not even known for hobnobbing with the government like the Dangotes, Otedola,Jimoh Ibrahims and co.

I think supporters and those benefiting from Dangote, Otedola, and Jimoh Ibrahims, would make the same points you are making onbehalf of the Ibrus here. Whether you accept it or not, Oceanic Bank is part of the Ibru conglomerate, and have benefited immensely from the same. When it was all seemingly rosey, there had not been any evidence of the Ibru group disassociating itself from this bank. Now that Oceanic Bank mismanagement and funds misappropriation has come to light - BIG Ibru propanganda machines are out in full force! And you tell me there's no Monopoly?

And a convicted terrorist from Libya has been welcomed with opened hands in Tripoli.

Lockerbie: Britain's worst terrorist attack  21/08/2009
Dec 21 1988: Pan Am Flight 103 from Heathrow to New York explodes at 31,000ft over Lockerbie, killing all 259 on board and 11 in the town.

Nov 14 1991: Libyans Megrahi and Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah are accused of the bombing using explosives in a stereo, left. Libya denies involvement.
MAY 3 2000: Lockerbie trial opens in the Netherlands under Scottish law.

Jan 31 2001: Megrahi is found guilty of mass murder and jailed for life. Fhimah is found not guilty, freed and greeted by Col Gaddafi in Libya, right.

SEPT 2001: The Mirror reveals evidence of a potential bomb threat at Heathrow hours before Flight 103 was ripped apart was ignored by Lockerbie trial.
A heavy duty padlock on Pan Am's baggage area at Heathrow's Terminal Three had been broken hours before the doomed flight took off.

Mar 14 2002: Judges dismiss Megrahi's first appeal and send him to Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow.

AUG 19 2003: Britain lifts sanctions against Libya after
Tripoli accepts blame for the bombing and agrees to compensate victims' families.

JUNE 28 2007: Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission says Megrahi
may have been the victim of miscarriage of justice and sends the case back to the appeal court.

OCT 21 2008: Megrahi is diagnosed with prostate cancer
which has spread to other parts of his body.

April 29 2009: A prisoner transfer agreement between the UK and Libya comes into force.

Aug 12 2009: Scottish ministers deny reports the decision has been made to release Megrahi.

Aug 20 2009: Scottish justice minister Kenny MacAskill, right, frees Megrahi on compassionate grounds.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/08/21/lockerbie-britain-s-worst-terrorist-attack-115875-21612720/

babaearly:

OBoy you just add your own small cut for there, Oversabi. Its suppose to be like:
ALHAJI SANI DANGOTE, ALHAJI ALIKO DANGOTE, ALHAJI MOHAMMED SANI DANGOTE

well the menace is saying thats not him, that he aint Ali Dangote.

Oremi mi no lie o! check the list yourself - attached.

adigun101:

And so what ? Is it a crime to be rich ? Did they steal from Nigeria's coffers ? People like the IBRUs including the so called sacked bank MDs are the good eggs in Nigeria. Having worked their way to the top. Have you ever thought of how much employment oppurtunities the Ibrus has provided the economy. SERIOUSLY, WHAT IS YOUR POINT !

The Ibru influence is everywhere - the untouchables as it where!

No problem with being rich - but blatent anti trust tendencies is subject to investigation

And Yes they did steal from Nigeria's coffers - bailout of Oceanic bank by the feds, due to bad loans, to themselves, and close friends.

Providing jobs does not devoid them of the rule of law - militants provide jobs for jobless area boys as well.

Like I said earlier leave your pants on, my experience tells me this whole saga with Cecilia will die in no time - nothing will happen to your financial gains thru the "untouchables".

And I will not comment on this again - my participation here is strictly for meaningful exchange not personal attacks, as your tone seem to suggest.

SapeleGuy:

JamesG - Don't read too much into my earlier comment.
However, you can't monopolise business per se, you monopolise a sector. I believe you will struggle to find a sector that they dominate to the exclusion of all competitors.

I couldn’t really say I am well versed in all the businesses listed here – but if there names should suggests their operations, then I would say they dominate the agriculture and fishing industries, in the lower half of the country, at least. And I’d say this constitutes a sector – and monopoly thereof. Monopoly in my limited knowledge also means price guaging/fixing, and this' one way competetion is eliminated.

Separatist proponents – this way those of us who love this country dearly won’t be subjected to vile comments.

SapeleGuy:

Do you own and stop hating !

I don't hate, and I do respect your opinion - but I am looking at the big picture. This is an example of monopoly that has gone wrong! We can not all be born with silver spoon in our mouths - but we do deserve a chance at a good life, this' why there are anti trust laws in democratic societies - and this type of laws further ensures our fundamental rights according to the 1999 constitution. The Corparate Affairs Commission should enforce these laws, but it is too marred with corruption. So my gripe is with the entire unjust system - the system that continued to be fueled, or held up by these elites. How much is enough for one family? How can a small business owner compete with these giants (the likes of Dangote & Ibru) - they own the banks, and friends with the regulator. It is probably accurate that the Ibru patriac started out modestly - but that just doesn't mean that they should crush any competitition using their influence.

I am only venting here - not much will come out of these banking saga anyway. So don't worry yourself. We are not in an ideal/perfect democracy - but my hope is that we get there someday.