Effects of Naira Devaluation on the Nigerian Construction Industry

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In November 2014, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in reaction to the global declining oil prices and Nigeria’s dwindling international reserves, devalued the Naira from N155/$1 to N168/$1 and further to N199/$1. Since then, the whole nation has been thrown into panic with everyone wondering how the naira devaluation will impact the economy. In
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT: 14 Proactive Steps Professional Contractors Follow to Prevent Project Abandonment Or Failure

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In continuing our discussion on why construction projects fail and are abandoned in Nigeria, we’ll be looking at the role of project management in helping professional contractors complete construction projects on time and on budget. To forestall incomplete projects, it is recommended that all construction projects should be properly outsourced to professional contractors like us
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Highlights of My Entrepreneurship Interview on naijapreneur.com

Walter Emiedafe, CEO Sapient Vendors LTD.
Last week Monday, I finally was featured in the Unusual Entrepreneur Interviews on naijapreneur.com It’s a series of entrepreneurship interviews that covers the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneur’s journey into the business world and the lessons, principles and best practices they have applied along the way. naijapreneur.com Entrepreneurship Interview In this interview, you will learn
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The Sapient MENTOR: 3 Business Lessons I Learnt From Ali Baba

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Much thanks to Mara Mentors for connecting me to Ali Baba – the Godfather of Nigerian Stand-Up comedy, who taught me the following 3 business lessons; How to appreciate my clients after patronage. Gave me a better idea on how my logo and call cards should feel to a prospect, and encouraged the use of
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Why Construction Projects Fail and are Abandoned in Nigeria

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This is my 7th publication on Lamudi -Nigeria’s largest online property marketplace. We were recently enlisted as one of their columnist and in this post, I talked about Why Construction Projects Fail and Are Abandoned Enjoy! It is often said that Nigerian government is not bereft of ideas but the capacity to implement. One thing
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Sapient @ NSACC May 2015 Breakfast Meeting

Sapient Vendors LTD is a corporate member of the Nigeria-South African Chamber of Commerce, and were invited to participate in the just concluded May breakfast meeting held Yesterday, 14th May 2015 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos Nigeria. Below is the highlight of the meeting as reported by WebTv Nigeria, who officially covered the
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5 Guaranteed Solutions to Building Collapse in Nigeria

Solutions to Building Collapse in Nigeria
This is my 6th publication on Lamudi -Nigeria’s largest online property marketplace. We were recently enlisted as one of their columnist and in this post, I talked about 5 Guaranteed Solutions to Building Collapse in Nigeria. Enjoy! On Sept 12th 2014, a six-storey guest house belonging to the synagogue church of All nations collapsed, killing
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2015 Engineering and Construction Industry Global Outlook

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  81% of engineering and construction CEOs are confident of revenue growth over the next 12 months, rising to 92% over three years.   51% of engineering and construction CEOs are concerned about bribery and corruption, down from 67% last year.   These are excerpts from the 18th edition of PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey
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PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT: Advans La Fayette MicroFinance Bank @ New Gbagi Branch

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Project Title: Development of Advans Lafayette MicroFinance Bank, New Gbagi Branch Project Description: Building & Civil Engineering Works, Mechanical Engineering works, Electrical Engineering works Location: Oyo State, Nigeria Year: This project was commissioned in 2014 Project Completion: This project was completed in March 2015 Client Website: www.advansgroup.com About Advans La Fayette MicroFinance Bank Advans Nigeria
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How to Successfully Build Your Own House in Nigeria

Building your own house in Nigeria
This is my 4th and 5th combined publication on Lamudi -Nigeria’s largest online property marketplace. We were recently enlisted as one of their columnist and in this post, I talked about How to Successfully Build Your Own House in Nigeria. Enjoy! It’s not easy living in a rented house, especially if you live and work
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