₦airaland Forum

ogododo:
https://punchng.com/breaking-elder-statesman-christopher-kolade-is-dead/

Slytiger:
LASG ENGAGES COMPUTER VILLAGE STAKEHOLDERS ON RELOCATION TO KATANGOWA



https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B1uVWgzdY/

alphonsojidebab:
A Nigerian businessman based in China, Tochukwu Harrison Mmaduboallor, has accused popular social media critic, VeryDarkMan (VDM), of jeopardizing the livelihood of Igbo traders by allegedly revealing confidential trade networks in his recent videos. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Allegations of Trade Secret Exposure

In a video shared online, Tochukwu criticized VDM for disclosing sensitive business information that could potentially harm Igbo entrepreneurs operating in China. He claimed that the influencer’s attempt to help Nigerians access cheaper goods directly from Chinese factories could undermine the long-standing business models many Igbo traders depend on.

“VeryDarkMan will render many Igbo youths in China useless, all in the name of helping Nigerians import goods cheaper,” Tochukwu said. “Business is all about secrecy. Real businessmen don’t introduce their suppliers to their customers.”

According to him, supplier confidentiality is crucial for sustaining profits, and revealing such information could lead to financial losses and increased competition.

Potential Threat to Igbo Economic Influence

Tochukwu further warned that VDM’s approach might unintentionally weaken the economic dominance of Igbo traders in China. He emphasized that Igbo businessmen have built strong trade links over the years through perseverance, secrecy, and trust.

He noted that many traders spend over ₦2 million on travel and endure difficult living conditions abroad just to maintain their businesses.

“Some of us sleep on the streets just to make sure our trade survives. These sacrifices and the secrecy behind our supplier networks are what keep us going,” Tochukwu added.

He expressed fears that connecting Nigerian buyers directly with Chinese suppliers could disrupt existing trade relationships and reduce the competitive edge that Igbo traders currently enjoy.

Concerns Over Igbo Dominance in Trade

Tochukwu concluded by stating that the Igbo community holds a leading position in Nigeria’s trade relationship with China, far ahead of other ethnic groups. He cautioned that VDM’s exposure of trade routes and supplier details could destabilize a system that has sustained countless families for decades.

While VeryDarkMan’s videos aim to promote transparency and economic empowerment for Nigerians, Tochukwu urged influencers to understand the complex dynamics of global trade before publicizing sensitive information that could affect livelihoods.
https://eyesoflagos.com/igbo-businessman-accuses-verydarkman-of-exposing-trade-secrets-in-china/

ogododo:
The Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammad Sanusi II, said he agrees with about 80 percent of President Bola Tinubu’s policy direction but has reservations about certain aspects of fiscal management and food importation.

Speaking in an interview with News Central on Tuesday, Sanusi commended the administration for stabilising the economy through improved fiscal discipline and better monetary policy coordination.

“In terms of monetary policy and stability, I have nothing but commendation for the government. On the fiscal side, we have had an improvement in revenue-to-GDP ratios, improvement in debt service ratios, and a contraction in the deficit. These are positive steps, but we still have a long way to go,” he said.

The former CBN governor, however, noted that while the government had made commendable progress in revenue generation, it must pay closer attention to the quality and efficiency of public spending.

“I would like to see a better look at fiscal expenditure. We’re still spending too much money on government — on the cost of governance, too many political appointees, too many officers,” Sanusi said.

“If we do not improve the quality of spending and put a rein on expenditure, we’re going to continue borrowing.”

He warned that Nigeria could fall back into a debt trap if it failed to manage its post-subsidy savings prudently.

“After saving money from these expensive subsidies, after building up the government balance sheet, you go and spend it, and then you have to borrow again,” he cautioned.

“So we still have some steps to go on the fiscal side, but the first thing was to fix revenue, and I think with the tax reforms and what you’ve seen so far, the fiscal side is on its way.

Sanusi also called for structural reforms in agriculture, describing the government’s policy on food importation as counterproductive.

“I would like to see that we put a stop to the mass importation of food. I know it was driven by a desire to bring down food prices, but it is, in the end, very counterproductive to domestic production and domestic producer prices,” he said.

According to him, Nigeria must focus on strengthening its agricultural value chain to boost local food production and achieve sustainable food security.

“Hopefully, we will get to a point where we go back on track with the reforms in the agricultural sector — fixing the agricultural value chain and relying on domestic production to feed the nation,” he said.

Summing up his assessment, the Emir of Kano said the administration had made significant strides despite the country’s economic challenges.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/10/tinubus-reforms-i-support-80-percent-of-what-fg-has-done-but-sanusi/

Vendor127001:
Benin agbor road

Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O11e8tYre4k

OLAADEGBU:
British Teenager Who Was Jailed In Dubai For Having Sex With 17 Year Old girl Is Killed In Road Crash

https://trib.al/DGYzYUG

airsaylongcome:
Did she or did she nkr submit a forged document? And I hope you know that merely being in possession of a false instrument is a crime let alone submitting same false instrument. And ignorance is NOT an excuse in law

naptu2:
The main race.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lBe2Fuejwo

naptu2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6aEPnreI-Q?si=ApTVDdl9OmuvHO9o



https://punchng.com/e1-lagos-brazilian-team-win-lagos-electric-boat-race/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVJYmr7tRHY?si=Qx08NjexDOlhkfDt

airsaylongcome:
Let's not forget that Kemi Adeosun started all this. Forgery by ministers

adenigga:
Source: https://dailytrust.com/alleged-forgery-unn-never-issued-me-degree-certificate-minister

naptu2:
Further reading.

The Lagos Electricity Journey
https://www.nairaland.com/8262334/lagos-electricity-journey


Lagos Commissioners Back Biogas Plan to Cut Transport Costs
https://www.nairaland.com/8268289/lagos-commissioners-back-biogas-plan

cityboylagos:
https://eyesoflagos.com/daddy-freeze-reveals-why-his-first-marriage-failed-says-it-left-him-broken/

naptu2:
Previous threads.

In March 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari signed a constitutional ammendment bill into law and part of the ammendments was that states could generate, transmit and distribute electricity in places that were covered by the National Grid.

Buhari Signs 16 Constitution Amendment Bills Into Law
https://www.nairaland.com/7615729/buhari-signs-16-constitution-amendment

In June 2023, President Tinubu signed an ammendment to the Electricity Act into law. The new law allows states to issue licenses to companies to generate, transmit and distribute electricity within their states. The law says that the states must first enact a law to regulate electricity generation, transmission and distribution before they can take over the regulatory functions of the NERC.

President Tinubu Signs Electricity Act 2023 Into Law
https://www.nairaland.com/7720914/president-tinubu-signs-electricity-act


The Lagos State Government is now planning it's own electricity law and it is inviting investors to take part in the Lagos electricity market.

Lagos Lawmakers, Stakeholders Meet As State Plans Own Electricity Market
https://www.nairaland.com/8150172/lagos-lawmakers-stakeholders-meet-state

GAC Members Meet Obasa Over Proposed Lagos Electricity Law
https://www.nairaland.com/8145598/gac-members-meet-obasa-over

Lagos To Build Massive 4,000 Megawatts Plants To End Power Cuts - Reuters
https://www.nairaland.com/8261512/lagos-build-massive-4000-megawatts

Lagos Invites Investors For Gas Fired IPPs
https://www.nairaland.com/8261091/lagos-invites-investors-gas-fired


Lagos To Build Massive 4,000 Megawatts Plants To End Power Cuts
https://www.nairaland.com/8261512/lagos-build-massive-4000-megawatts

Devolution Of Electricity Regulation: Lagos Team Meets TCN
https://www.nairaland.com/8271944/devolution-electricity-regulation-lagos-team

Governor Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos Electricity Bill Into Law (Video)
https://www.nairaland.com/8284060/governor-sanwo-olu-signs-lagos-electricity

NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight To Lagos State
https://www.nairaland.com/8296783/nerc-transfers-regulatory-oversight-lagos


Here are examples of other states.


Ekiti Government Grant License To Investors To Generate & Distribute Electricity
https://www.nairaland.com/8261408/ekiti-government-grant-license-investors

Gombe Signs MoU With Chinese Firm For 100 Megawatt Solar Energy Plant
https://www.nairaland.com/8259302/gombe-signs-mou-chinese-firm

Enugu Signs Electricity Bill Into Law, Targets 30 Billion USD Economy
https://www.nairaland.com/7844171/enugu-signs-electricity-bill-into

Grid Collapses: States Ramp Up Plans For Power Plants
https://www.nairaland.com/8262488/grid-collapses-states-ramp-up

States Work On Total Electricity Subsidy Removal, New Tariff
https://www.nairaland.com/8119959/states-work-total-electricity-subsidy

Bauchi Govt, CCECCE Sign Agreement For 30MW Solar Power And Distribution Network
https://www.nairaland.com/8277659/bauchi-govt-ccecce-sign-agreement

NERC Transfers Electricity Regulatory Oversight To Four States
https://www.nairaland.com/8316497/nerc-transfers-electricity-regulatory-oversight

Alex Otti Signs Abia Electricity Bill Into Law
https://www.nairaland.com/8372613/alex-otti-signs-abia-electricity

naptu2:
https://www.tvcnews.tv/laserc-licenses-new-discos-replaces-eko-ikeja-electric/

press9jatv:
The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Olajumoke Oduwole, said she chose a Nord Demir, assembled at the University of Lagos Assembly Plant, as her new official vehicle to boost local industry, create jobs, support education, and demonstrate that Nigerian institutions can deliver world-class solutions.

A statement by UNILAG on Friday said the minister, an alumna of UNILAG’s Faculty of Law and former lecturer at the institution, returned to her alma mater for what she described as a “homecoming of purpose.”

“This car is more than a mode of transport; it is a symbol of faith in Nigeria. I chose UNILAG because this partnership boosts local industry, creates jobs, supports education, and proves that our institutions can deliver world-class innovation. I will drive it with pride in Abuja and on official engagements,” Oduwole said after turning the ignition of the locally assembled vehicle.

The Minister explained that the decision was not just about patronising a local brand but about aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which emphasised industrialisation and economic stability.

This is a practical demonstration of the Nigeria-First Initiative of Mr. President. By choosing this car, we are promoting research, encouraging innovation, and showing our young people that they can build solutions the world will respect,” she said.

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, who was represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research), Prof. Bola Oboh hailed the minister’s choice as a historic affirmation of UNILAG’s role in bridging academia and industry.

“It is not only symbolic but inspirational that one of our own, who once studied and taught here, has returned as a minister to receive a vehicle assembled by UNILAG students on our soil. This sends a message that with knowledge and innovation, Nigerians can dream and achieve big,” Oboh said.

The minister was also conducted on a tour of the Nord Automobile facilities at UNILAG, including the assembly line, research and development unit, and showroom.

Since its establishment in July 2022, the UNILAG–Nord partnership has remained Africa’s first university-based automobile assembly plant, producing up to five vehicles and offering cross-disciplinary internship opportunities.

Students gain hands-on experience in automobile manufacturing, as well as exposure to emerging technologies such as electric vehicles and drone assembly.

For UNILAG, the milestone reaffirmed its identity as “the University of First Choice and the Nation’s Pride.”

For Oduwole, it was the completion of a circle — from student to lecturer, to minister — and now, an advocate for Nigerian-made solutions.

The statement added, “As she drove away in her Nord Demir, one message stood out: Nigeria’s future will not be imported. It will be built here, by Nigerians, for Nigerians.”
https://punchng.com/why-i-chose-unilag-assembled-car-as-official-vehicle-minister/?amp

kedeojo:
That is my consign too cos when another governor who they don't like construct road, they will say ordinary road but look at them now. Okpeboho first and important flyover was shown some weeks ago but same hypocrite attacked him. They are very confused tribe. Same man is still paying 30k minimum wage as an oil producing state. He is just doing averagely but better than his prodecessors and that is why any little project he executed, the igbos will just over bloat it. Look at the school he called smart one. Okpeboho within just ten months has done well. He reintroduce Edo line called new Edo line with over hundred brand-new buses. The temporary park at Ajah is cheaper than other transporters to Benin with full AC. He has fully absorb all contract workers Obaseki engaged to become civil servants. Those category of workers were being paid 40k by Obaseki even when minimum wage was 70k but they are now recieving it now with other benefits. he just made money available for disengage staff Obaseki throw to labour market from the the college of agriculture. My friend in Benin was a lecturer then but Obaseki just use the tactics of carrying out massive repairs in the school and didn't bother to pay them for more than four years and before he left office, he still disengaged them. Igbos celebrate mediocrity too much.

UzorIyke:
On Friday President Bola Tinubu GCFR, ably represented by Nigeria's Minister of works, Engr. Dave Nwaeze Umahi, CON, commissioned the newly remodeled and retrofitted Michael Okpara Auditorium, a wonder to behold in Umuahia the State Capital.

Also commissioned are the strategic Port Harcourt Road that was impassable for about 30 years, Ohanku Road was also impassable for over 20 years and 6 other roads in Aba well reconstructed by the administration of Governor Alex Otti. OFR,

https://www.facebook.com/100064100050813/posts/pfbid0315aAEbNe7zPxkdQK4uZPgVYn4snvKkEQKhhp2YuF9x8yRFGUGWbFX3y9bMAMZ96El/?app=fbl

ednut1:
People die in uk from stabbings, shootings or accidents. Make una stop all this

Islie:
.Her dream wedding was a few months away Her dream wedding was months away. She had every reason to remain in the UK—a budding career, peace of mind, a wedding planned for Easter 2026, and a father who begged her not to return to a country she once feared might "happen" to her. But Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a rising journalist and promising anchor with Arise TV, chose to serve her fatherland, a decision that cost her everything. ANAYO ONUKWUGHA unravels the tragedy of a life cut short and the haunting question it leaves behind: Is Nigeria still worth coming home to?





https://leadership.ng/how-somtochukwu-ignored-her-fathers-plea-to-remain-in-the-uk/

24news:
"Food Prices Drop: Tinubu Supporters Praise President, Critics Remain Skeptical"



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAIsFuHU1uk

jawalis:
I’m still in confusion till now as to why we always have the leave in jollof rice and I never seen anyone eat it.

Kemetian:
Wow. Delightful video by our pro-Nigerian Cameroonian YouTuber, Ajim Maczy.

Naija will always pepper Ghana (pun intended)
🤩🤩


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXmm0OF5_Ow?si=YlglO77q3WhU2qUI