₦airaland Forum

kennybelle:
Take a bus to Obalende or CMS. At Obalende underbridge, take a bus to Alagbon/Secretariat/Passport office. Alagbon is a bus stop just after the passport office, alight and ask for directions to the police station just along Alagbon Close

Thanks so much.

Please nairalanders, how do I get Alagbon police station from mile 2

In Bongo, a general will be captured, killed and decapitated and nobody and nothing will be done... The reward is to integrate the terrorists into Nigeria army

talktrue1234:
Funny policy what does Nigeria have to export? Raw material for Chinese factories? Or encouraging factories facing problems in China maybe due to extra wage demand or environmental concerns to move to Nigeria and export their products to China and from there to the world?

Most of those raw materials are gotten from areas prone to insecurities which one way or the other the Chinese interests enabled. Some of these issues of herders farmers clashes where the indigenous People are displaced is because of the natural resources.

killsmith:
That means there should be no punishment for walking off the field, yeah?

The punishment is normally a fine. The referee was in charge and play restarted.

Please can someone confirm if the schools are to be close today?

Everyone but you is right .

Reforming Nigeria’s Tax System Requires Trust and Transparency

Recent reports concerning a tax cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and France have generated understandable public concern. While international collaboration is not inherently objectionable, agreements relating to tax administration, revenue systems, and data management demand a high level of openness because of their direct impact on public trust.

It is therefore worrisome that an agreement of this significance appears to have been concluded without the full terms being made public, and without a clear effort to explain its objectives, scope, and expected outcomes to Nigerians. Transparency is essential in matters that directly affect public revenue and institutional credibility.

That said, I am not opposed to engaging foreign expertise. However, such engagements must be clearly justified, with a transparent explanation of the specific gaps they are intended to fill, why those gaps cannot be addressed locally, and, above all, the concrete benefits to Nigerians.

This is especially important because Nigeria is not lacking in tax expertise. The country has a strong pool of qualified tax professionals, advisory firms, and globally recognised consultancies already operating locally, with the capacity to support tax reform and modernisation. In light of this, it is reasonable for Nigerians to question why external partnerships are madea priority instead of strengthening and leveraging existing local capacity. Sustainable reform should build institutions from within.

These concerns arise at a time of significant economic strain. Over 60 per cent of Nigerians live in multidimensional poverty. Youth unemployment remains widespread. Small and medium-scale enterprises are burdened by multiple taxes, while government borrowing continues to rise without commensurate gains in productivity. In such circumstances, policy attention should focus on simplifying the tax system, closing revenue leakages, broadening the tax base fairly, and ensuring prudent use of public resources.
Any agreement or policy initiative that lacks transparency, public confidence, and clearly defined, measurable benefits risks further eroding trust in government. It is therefore imperative that the Federal Government publishes the full MoU, clearly explains its rationale, and outlines the mutual benefits - particularly the tangible advantages Nigeria stands to gain.

Leadership demands openness, accountability, and commitment to the interests of the Nigerian people. Decisions of this nature must always be guided by what best serves the nation.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Source: Peter Obi official Twitter handle

Every insecurities is term IPOB. Give a dog a bad name....kind of thing.

Am for regular ceiling that our great grandfather used.

My choice.

StruworksLLC:
Here’s a clear, no-nonsense breakdown you can use to educate clients and guide their decisions.

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Cost Difference: Polystyrene vs POP — What You’re Really Paying For

When clients compare polystyrene and POP, many focus only on the upfront cost. But that’s only half the story. Each material carries hidden expenses and long-term implications you should be aware of before deciding.

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1. Material Cost (Upfront)

Polystyrene
• Generally cheaper than POP.
• Lower labour requirement reduces total installation cost.
• Quick to install, which also cuts labour hours.

POP (Plaster of Paris)
• More expensive per square meter.
• Labour-intensive — skilled artisans charge more.
• Longer curing and installation time drives up cost.

Upfront Winner: Polystyrene
You typically save 20–40% compared to POP ceiling, depending on design complexity.

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2. Labour & Time Cost

Polystyrene
• Lightweight, easy to cut and shape.
• A standard ceiling can be installed in a day or two.
• Lower manpower required.

POP
• Requires mixing, moulding, smoothing, sanding, and curing.
• A ceiling often takes 3–7 days depending on coverage.
• More labour means higher cost.

Time & Labour Winner: Polystyrene

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3. Finishing Cost

Polystyrene
• Minimal finishing — just priming and painting.
• Almost no post-installation cracks.

POP
• Requires finishing, sanding, and sometimes patching cracks.
• More paint is required due to higher porosity.

Finishing Winner: Polystyrene

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4. Durability & Maintenance Cost

Polystyrene
• Moisture-resistant.
• Light and stable — fewer cracks.
• Lower maintenance cost.

POP
• More prone to cracks over time.
• Can absorb moisture in humid areas, leading to patches or sagging.
• Maintenance repairs add up long-term.

Maintenance Winner: Polystyrene

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Bottom Line: What You’re Really Paying For
• When you choose polystyrene, you’re paying for speed, cost-efficiency, and durability. Smart for residential, commercial, and budget-conscious projects.
• When you choose POP, you’re paying for artistry, detail, and premium aesthetics, along with higher labour and longer timelines.

If cost is the deciding factor, polystyrene wins every time.
If design complexity is the priority, POP still holds its ground — but expect to pay more across the board.

idreesjigo:
PS: I wrote Revert instead of Convert because based on a Hadith everyone is a born Muslim

In your Papa house

RealityKings1:
I didn't know number 4 was possible. Men got skills

As a kid it was possible. we did as a fun.

Lifestone:
My Brother did watch the interview, that was exactly what Umahi was trying to explain and Rufai will not have any of such, insisting Umahi should just state the cost per Kilometer i. e divide the total project costs by the number of the kilometer and Umahi said that is wrong.
That was the whole problem. Umahi then told him as an experienced Engineer, he cant go that way

The minister didn't say experience engineer, but as a professor.... Who gave him a professor?

Lifestone:
How can any reasonable professional answer such question? will the the cost per kilometer where you have swamps, rivers etc be the same with dry surface like the Lekki surface.

Very true as an engineer and professional in my own field, I can answer such question no big deal.
I simply start by schooling Rufia by telling him that alot of dynamics comes to play in costing per kilometre such as the ecological factors: land, swamp, rivers, estuaries, etc, social factors: cost of settlement and resettlement, of communities alone this corridor of coastal road, disruption and management of traffic in areas with preexisting traffics, etc.
After speaking on this and other costs that constitute the total cost for coastal and by extension in kilometre then I will tell Rufia that averagely on solid land with good load capacity this is the amount, on swampy areas that need to excavated and sand filled this is the average cost and so on and so forth.
Then finally I will then tell him that the contract is a living document that can always be reviewed for technical, political, economic reasons for example the coastal road is having an extension or detours to in Edo State see linkhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-tinubu-approves-100-km-extension-through-edo/amp/).
So my friend, a public servant must act as one. He has the responsibility to answer to the people who's taxes and common wealth are used for such project and paying of his salary through the journalist or the press men. No be him papa work.

We should stop celebrating mediocrity.

Note: Don't mind my typo and other error, just multitasking with 5% attention on this comment

G0odharddick:
This just shows that INEC and the Law makers who cleared that guy are all useless entities

That is the level of South Nigeria has gone. Imagine, INEC, DSS/SSS vetting and we have criminal successfully passing through the periscope.
Nnaji is just a top of the iceberg. So many criminals with fraudulent records in political space and public service are culpable. Go to ministries, department and agencies of government you will shit. That is why when such people find themselves in position of leadership or authority, they will never give room for bright candidate that came on merit to be employed, selected or voted for.
The early years of post independence, you have bright minds in civil service like the likes of Nnamdi Azikiwes, Anthony Enahoros, Obafemi Awolowos, etc. can we say of present crop of civil servants and politicians?

amazingspiderma:
Oseni was asking simple questions.
What has that got to do with when Umahi finished school or not.


It is this type of mentality that make you think other people don't have capacity.

Oseni was doing his job, but Umahi wasn't.

If he had another model of quantifying cost, he should have used the opportunity to educate Mr. Oseni on air and prove his superior view.

Not everything is about age, we are discussing public service not family meeting.

Simple question: how much is the coastal highway cost in terms per kilometre?

Daniego:
Yes by taxing his people to death?
IGR is never the measurement of economic boom.

Even dead body in mortuary pays tax here.
All landlords are complaining because of high tax
Businesses are bleeding because of high tax.
You don't tax your way to prosperity.

Ketutrenches:
where's in Lagos

Tell us the area please 🙏❤️

Kkkkkkkk

He is telling us what he saw in dream

Shagreenn:
It was dramatic and full with emosion when the Oba youth pleaded with Governor Soludo to free their kingsman Akwa Okuko. Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State in his response to the request made by Oba youths asking for the release of popular native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, told the youths that the matter is already in court, and because of that, his hands are tied. He explained that there is a process to follow and only the court can decide the case for now.

He also said that, the court must first finish its work. If he is later found guilty, that is when leaders can come and beg for a pardon,” Soludo said.
The governor also advised the youths not to focus on “fast money” or easy riches. He said Akwa Okuko had misled many young people with such ideas, but Oba community is known for hard work and honesty, not shortcuts.

Soludo further noted that he has forgiven many people who trespassed, but in Akwa Okuko’s case, he must wait for the court to decide before taking any step. Watch the video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0fQ7z9RhsE

That is good. Soludo keep the fire burning. Say no to ritual killing and fast money. There is dignity in hardwork.

AntiChristian:
Too many lies on Buhari just because he's no more!

May Allah forgive him and all our dead!

He has his faults just as JEG, ObJ and others!

What GEJ said is no lie, this was on public domain during that time and BUHARI spoken words that time not only fuel his sympathetic inclination to the Bokoharam but was seen as a inactive grand patron of the sect.
Though as you rightly said about all the past leaders mentioned having their faults, Buhari was a disaster Just like BAT that is a promax, and probably when he leaves office he will be in the 3rd polynomial order of promax.

Penguin2:
Are you conversant with Labour Law? The fact that when an organization is up to a certain designation, some certain things apply to it?

Like payment of minimum wage and all?

Again,have you checked similar Refineries in Belgium and other parts of Europe if their workers are not unionized?

No need to go far like Belgium and other parts of Europe, because I have never been there. Let's bring it home, the following refineries has union and till today, there yet to refine a drum of crude: PH, Warri and Kaduna refineries.
Most annoying thing is that these guys are collecting salaries and different allowances.

Because any refinery with union ends up running aground.
Like PH, Warri and Kaduna.

AngelSlay:
Emotional burnout.
Most people don’t truly understand how deep and exhausting it is—physically, mentally, emotionally—until they experience it firsthand. From the outside, it can look like laziness or lack of motivation, but when you're in it, even simple tasks feel overwhelming. It's not just tiredness—it's emptiness.

The sting of a scorpion.

Surface2AirToto:
The rate at which buildings are collapsible left right and center these days. Quack engineers dey one side dey do their own, Lagos Government dey one side dey do their own. It is well.

Besides the personnel involved in the building industries where we have a lot of proliferation of quacks, government agencies saddle with oversight responsibilities in ensuring safety and following build regulations and standards have abandoned their duties and now chasing revenue just like SON, NAFDAC, etc. quality of building materials is a big shit.
The country as a whole need a reset

vanbonattel:
Cash will become king, if you don't pay me cash for your services, you pay me double so I can get extra to give the thieves.

More Nigerians will begin to avoid bank. More money will be out out of the banking sector or other official channels. Less inflow of cash to bank and more outflow.

The pepper soup things, make sure two important leaves are added. If you know you know if you don't you don't.

HedgesTV:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miwSOFr7BkU

On September 16th at around 4:45pm this heartbreaking incident happened!

A man on a motorcycle who was attempting to cross past a heavy erosion was washed away by the erosion. All attempts to rescue the man was unsuccessful.

If our politicians did their jobs and provided the basics like good roads then things like this won’t make the news.

Full video above !

This remind me of a colleague that flood carried at the front of UNN gate so many years ago when we were writing GCE.

malali:
What kind of psychopath shoots a child that has surrendered in cold blood

• Children were deliberately targeted,they were killed even after raising white flags of surrender(Which is also a war crime) including at shelters and food distribution points.

The same psychopath that killed million of Biafrain children. All male sons and children of Asaba.

Fujiyama:
^^^
This number is incorrect.

Oya, give is the correct number. No be fight

Difrent:
But if you will be honest, it's a worldwide phenomenon , the global middle class has shrunk significantly in the last decade.

Though some level of worldwide issues however why is it that when any positive worldwide effects are blowing, we don't seem to catch it. Only the negative stuff...

Kobicove:
Things don spoil for Nigeria no be small.

There was a time when almost every home in Nigeria could afford to buy this cooking oil

Then, the middle was more than 95%!!

Middle class, the backbone of any thriving economy. As of when PDP left the government, that class was close to 75%. The government of Buhari reduced and eroded it to 40%.
Tinubu now exacerbated it to 3% and still going down. By January 2026, with all the tax reforms, that remaining percent will be gone.

That is why major brands are closing shops. The ones remaining are either selling at exorbitant prices and at a lower quality or higher price with reduced quantity.

Hopefully when the full tax reform takes place which everyone that has an account must have a TIN (Tax Identification Number), and the impact becomes obvious, then we can now begin to hold our political office holders responsible and begin to elect the best of us to lead instead of the current state capture by persons with questionable characters, ex-convits, cultists, terrorists and religious fanatics, etc

Lovenorth:
They should also obtain tax receipts to be allowed to vote in the coming election

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