jayfolarin:
Haba Nigerians!! You want to live 'comfortably' like Americans and Europeans but aren't ready to pay the price! Who does that sh*t!

Juxtified:
You have a lot to learn about what's going on around you
First, you don't call people ignoramus because you're trying to make a point, expecially when you may turn out to be the ignoramus at the end of the day.
Second, from your post I'm assuming you don't live in Nigeria, I wonder why that is, if we seem to be having it so rosy here, why don't you relocate to Nigeria to enjoy with us?
Third, Nigerians are smart people. They know what their money is being used for. When they suddenly start seeing charges that were not there before in their previous transactions, without an equivalent improvement in quality of services being provided, they raise eyebrows, like intelligent people often do.

LONJITARLE:
Op.... u are all most about to make a point. but them I remember

as soon as we have jobs,
as soon as the minimum wage is increased
as soon as a dollar is back to 150 naira
we will not wait for the government to come for our taxes, we will take it to them.

until then please go and sleep...

jayfolarin:


So you want the government to use their personal incomes to develop the country first after which you will decide to contribute your quota to the economy if you like the results or not?!! i guess you should also ask them to help you put breakfast, lunch and dinner on your table!! The development in the west is as a result of the taxes generated from its citizens, not the other way round!

You can't eat your cake and have it!

LONJITARLE:
Op.... u are all most about to make a point. but them I remember

as soon as we have jobs,
as soon as the minimum wage is increased
as soon as a dollar is back to 150 naira
we will not wait for the government to come for our taxes, we will take it to them.

until then please go and sleep...

DaBullIT:



Best comment ever


OP failed to mention that OPEC states the lowest minimum wage is Nigeria's, even Pakistan or so their min wage is upwards of 40k

And that's for those who have jobs by the way it is easy for hundreds of graduates to die, immigration tragedy? Hundreds of thousands applied for A few hundred positions
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And I like that bit about taking our taxes to government

Wyttcat:
I tire oo!
Nigerians don't know that "you get what you pay for", and it's because they don't love the country.

Abagworo:
Nigerians lack the basic understanding of collective efforts. We see Government as aliens with mystic powers to provide everything we need without any personal contribution. People use garbage to fill up drainage and expect Government to come clear it for them or accuse Government of causing the resultant flooding.

jameseva:


My sentiments exactly! No love for the country at all! Why would an average igbo man who is day dreaming about biafra but working in lagos want to contribute anything to the development of the city and country at large! Still he screams to the heavens that he is beinf made to live like an animal..

You dont contribute anything but want the best systems, enviroment and infrastructure for your lives and businesses?! Who does that sh*t! *in the words of the OP*

Wyttcat:
I tire oo!
Nigerians don't know that "you get what you pay for", and it's because they don't love the country.

Govt should deduct N1,000 in form of medicare from salaries of people making N50k and up to build new hospitals.

Kingsolex1:
Op stop smoking cheap weed!! Can you ride on a bike with no seat? Off cause No, we are not dumb how can you pay soo much and receive below average ?? U have a head + brain use it.
Waiting for u to relocate to Nigeria ASAP.

Babe2sure:
OP, you made good points but your post is drown in unsavoury words at the same time. Almost all or virtually everyone knows that paying taxes leads to increased development which in turn leads to a robust economy, so you don't need to use the word "ignorance of Nigerians."

However, the taxes people pay are not used judiciously for developments, most of the time. It discourages some people from paying. What with cases of the monies being squandered.

If people don't get value for their money you don't expect them not to raise eyebrows when tariffs are raised. It keeps the mobile operators in check and on their toes. It should be a win-win situation.
You shouldn't be comparing what obtains at where you reside to ours in terms of pricing, because we operate different economies. Whatever happen in Vegas stays in Vegas!

OK o. We will be paying our taxes regularly. . Thanks anyways.

jayfolarin:


N1,000 in form of medicare is an absolutely brilliant idea!! but Imagine the government announces this tomorrow,, the streets will be on lockdown from protests! I just don't understand the unpatriotic attitude of Nigerians to their country! I don't get it!!

austinvsb1:



You want the Maximum wage but are not ready to contribute your quota to achieve that. You think the government will just wake up one day and increase your wages?! Increased wages happen all over the world as a result of boosted economy which occurs through judicious use of your paid taxes!

kontinu you hia!

Pidggin:
OP, you do not have sense(no offense). re Assuming there are bank transactions in a month this means the FG will earn 250,000,000 in revenue from the masses each month.

Have you seen the proposed budget? Billions of Naira allocated for the purchase of cars, feeding, Kitchen utensils, websites, Travel, recreation allowances and many other frivolities for the president and his crew.

E no go beta for u for dis your yeye write-up

Wyttcat:
Right! Something really needs to be done fast. Nigerians living abroad can be taxed too, after all, American citizens living and working overseas still send their annual taxes to America. Nigerians who refuse must not be allowed in the country or be picked up straight from the airport to a jailhouse. We need all hands on deck to fix Nigeria.

SmartMugu:

If Americans that work overseas don't pay their taxes, they are still allowed back to the US and never get arrested for not doing so. I don't think any country arrests anyone from the airport for not paying taxes. They may be eventually charged with tax evasion if the IRS has sufficient evidence, but definitely not denying ones entry or on the spot arrest like you just suggested for Nigeria.

Again, many Nigerians living abroad maintain dual citizenships. Are you suggesting they pay taxes wherever they live and still remit taxes back to Nigeria? If so, why? I asked because in the US for example, you don't live and work in Texas for example and pay state taxes to Alabama if you haven't worked there. I think same applies here, you don't live overseas and pay taxes to Nigeria.