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Humphrey1111:
Someone needs a psychiatric evaluation

AWONEYAN:
But the bible says God rules over the affairs of men...no one can be enthroned with out God's knowledge.
Damina. Go and read your bible again

Toolegit123:
Good day everyone.

There's this question I want to ask. Please can a woman choose a man whom she want to marry? Because there was a time I kept chasing my ex and she told me that I shouldn't pressure her,that shes the one who has the power to choose but I think she was wrong. From my own perspective so far,I think and believe it's a man who has the ability to choose the kind of woman he wants to settle down with and the time to do so.


So ,my brethren,what do you think about it ? Does a woman has the ability to choose the kind of man she wants to settle down with?

yaroinside:
Peller is 21 and Jarvis is 25 years old, can this relationship work?🤔

BlocksNG:
In Nigeria, minimum wage is $40.

grandstar:
Thats what i thought about the Eskimo breed until i met a friendly one last weekly. Funny thing prior to that i had only encountered another Eskimo which wasnt friendly and misjudged the entire.breed

Lhasa were original bred to be guard dogs for monks in Tibet. So, if it barks, it was born to do that.

bada007:
Please guys rate my boy, he is over six months and i just wanna know if he is pure or not because i think he should have a fuller fur than this

Mankind2024:
From Market Leader to Delisting: The Dunlop Nigeria Story.
The story of Dunlop Nigeria Plc (later renamed DN Tyre & Rubber Plc) remains one of the most instructive case studies in the history of the Nigerian capital market.

Once a prominent industrial manufacturer that supplied a significant portion of Nigeria's tyre market, its long decline culminated on April 9, 2026, when the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) formally delisted the company after more than a decade of inactive manufacturing operations.

This is the story of how Dunlop collapsed, the warning signs investors could have identified, and the lessons current NGX investors can apply to avoid similar corporate pitfalls.

1. The Rise and Fall of Dunlop Nigeria

Established in 1961 as a subsidiary of the British Dunlop Group, the company evolved into one of Nigeria's leading tyre manufacturers. Following Nigeria's indigenization policies of the 1970s, ownership gradually shifted to majority Nigerian control.

In 1991, Dunlop pursued a backward integration strategy by acquiring a majority stake in PAMOL Nigeria Limited, securing a local source of natural rubber and strengthening its supply chain.

The company's turning point came in the mid-2000s. Encouraged by decades of market leadership, Dunlop invested more than $50 million—largely financed through bank borrowing—to construct a modern radial truck tyre manufacturing plant in Ikeja, Lagos.

However, the investment quickly became a burden. Faced with rising production costs, unreliable infrastructure, and growing competition from imported tyres, the company struggled to achieve sustainable profitability. By 2008, local manufacturing operations had ceased. Thereafter, Dunlop operated primarily as a tyre importer and distributor until its eventual delisting in 2026.

2. Management or Policy Failure: Who Bears Responsibility?

Dunlop's collapse was not primarily driven by corporate fraud or financial misconduct. Rather, it resulted from the convergence of aggressive capital expansion, adverse policy changes, and a challenging operating environment.

The Policy Shock

One of the most significant challenges emerged in 2006 when the Federal Government reduced tyre import tariffs from 40% to 10%.

The timing was particularly unfortunate. Dunlop had recently completed a major manufacturing investment predicated on assumptions about the competitive landscape. The tariff reduction increased the competitiveness of imported tyres and intensified pressure on local manufacturers.

The impact was industry-wide. Michelin exited Nigeria in 2007, while Dunlop attempted to continue operations but ultimately struggled to remain competitive.

Infrastructure Challenges

Tyre manufacturing requires a stable supply of electricity and industrial energy. During this period, inconsistent power supply and disruptions in gas availability significantly increased operating costs.

Like many Nigerian manufacturers, Dunlop became increasingly dependent on diesel-powered generation, eroding margins and reducing competitiveness.

Management's Strategic Miscalculation

While external factors played a major role, management decisions also contributed to the outcome.

The company financed a substantial long-term capital project using significant debt in an operating environment known for policy uncertainty and infrastructure constraints. The resulting leverage reduced financial flexibility precisely when market conditions deteriorated.

3. Warning Signs Investors Could Have Seen (2003–2007)

The eventual collapse did not occur overnight. Several indicators suggested that the business was under growing pressure.

Persistent Losses

Between 2003 and 2007, the company recorded recurring losses, signaling that its core operations were struggling to generate sustainable profitability.

Declining Production Efficiency

Despite investment in additional manufacturing capacity, production volumes and capacity utilization weakened. This suggested that market realities were not supporting the scale of expansion being undertaken.

Deteriorating Cash Flow

Operating cash flows came under increasing pressure, forcing greater reliance on borrowed funds to sustain operations and finance working capital requirements.

Regulatory and Industry Risks

Following the 2006 tariff reduction, management disclosed concerns regarding the impact on margins and competitiveness. For attentive investors, this represented a critical signal that the company's operating assumptions were changing materially.

4. How to Avoid a Future "Dunlop" in Your NGX Portfolio

Investors can reduce risk by identifying companies with structural vulnerabilities similar to those that undermined Dunlop.

Be Cautious of Debt-Funded Expansion:
Oando is still dealing with the financial impact of the $1.5B debt incurred in acquiring the Phillips-Conoco assets in 2014.
Large capital expenditure projects are not inherently negative. However, investors should pay close attention to how they are financed.

Businesses funding major expansion primarily through expensive short-term commercial debt may face significant financial strain if operating conditions deteriorate.

Monitor Energy Exposure

In Nigeria, energy costs remain a critical determinant of industrial competitiveness.

Companies that depend heavily on diesel generation or unreliable energy infrastructure may face persistent margin pressure. Investors should favour businesses with efficient energy strategies, captive power solutions, or diversified energy sources.

Apply the "Import Competition" Test

A useful question is:

Can an importer source and sell the same product more cheaply than the local manufacturer can produce it?

If the answer is yes, investors should examine whether the company possesses a durable competitive advantage through brand strength, distribution networks, intellectual property, economies of scale, or regulatory protection.

Watch Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance

Repeated delays in financial reporting, prolonged restructuring processes, or persistent regulatory sanctions should never be ignored.

Such issues often serve as early indicators of deeper operational or financial problems.

5. NGX Risk Assessment: Lessons for Today's Market

Predicting future delistings is inherently speculative. However, the pressures that contributed to Dunlop's decline remain relevant today.

Nigeria's business environment continues to be shaped by currency volatility, elevated energy costs, inflationary pressures, and relatively high borrowing costs. These factors place particular strain on highly leveraged manufacturing businesses.

Smaller Manufacturing and Consumer Goods Companies

Second-tier manufacturers with significant import dependence, weak pricing power, and limited access to capital face elevated risks.

Investors should closely monitor companies reporting persistent losses, deteriorating balance sheets, shrinking equity bases, or negative net asset positions.

Structurally Illiquid "Zombie" Stocks

Another area of concern is the existence of companies that remain listed but exhibit little operational or market activity.

Characteristics often include:

- Minimal trading volume.
- Prolonged failure to publish financial statements.
- Dormant or severely impaired operations.
- Limited ability to attract new investors or fresh capital.

Dunlop itself spent years trading at extremely depressed levels before its eventual delisting. While every situation differs, investors should be cautious when holding companies that exhibit similar patterns.

A useful rule of thumb is this: if a company has not produced timely audited accounts, has inactive operations, and lacks a credible turnaround plan, investors should carefully reassess the investment case.

Final Thoughts

Dunlop Nigeria's story is more than the tale of a failed company. It illustrates how even established market leaders can be undermined by a combination of policy shifts, infrastructure challenges, excessive leverage, and strategic miscalculations.

For investors, the lesson is clear: focus not only on earnings and valuation, but also on balance-sheet strength, cash flow quality, competitive advantages, and management's ability to navigate changing economic conditions.

In investing, avoiding permanent capital loss is often just as important as identifying the next winning stock.


NB:
This is my original article, with AI assistance used to improve clarity and presentation.

Olofofo247ng:
I once lived in this kind of house in Mushin. 24 rooms, one prepaid meter, and a single toilet that everybody was expected to wash “after use” but nobody actually washed. My room was sandwiched between Mama Kemi who fried akara by 4am and Brother Taye who was learning keyboard with earphones that didn’t work. So every morning was a remix: akara oil hissing, “Do-Re-Mi-Fa”...blasting from next door, and NEPA doing their own percussion by taking light immediately your water in the kettle starts boiling. The real wahala was the bathroom queue. If you mistakenly forget your bucket outside, you’d meet it converted to eba container by the yard kids, or worse, find Papa Ndu’s wrapper hanging on your line with a note: “Abeg manage am, rain beat me.”

The peak madness was when our landlord’s son installed one CCTV camera facing the corridor after too many slippers went missing. First night, light went and the whole building gathered to watch “playback” with phone torch. We caught Mama Sikiru’s goat chewing the wire, two teenagers kissing by the tank, and Uncle Emma sleepwalking with only a towel and chewing stick. By morning the camera itself had disappeared. Landlord asked who took it, and 15 tenants shouted in unison: “Na NEPA!”...Till I left the house, nobody knows if it was a person or NEPA spirit that stole the camera.

Stephen0mozzy:
A virgin female doctor?
Hehehehe.... Asin, not to sound ignorant o... I guess there are tons of females who go through roughly 7years of medical school, 1year of housemanship, 1 year of youth service, around 3 years of junior residency...

Well, to return to your query... It could really be that she was ashamed, but I think she could have brought up the truth that she already had premarital sex before and doesn't want to do it again, without revealing anything about the abortion, and without claiming immaculate abstinence...but alas.

As you said, you like the way she carries herself.... Now I want to hope you rushed marriage preparation because of her value as a woman, AND NOT BECAUSE OF THE ILLUSION OF RETAINED HYMEN?

If the hymen was all you cared about, then I guess you should look for another resident doctor whose hymen is still resident in its natural position.

But if you want to marry her because of her personal qualities, see how you can forgive her LIE, but know that something built on a foundation of lies, already has a k-leg.

I wish you the bery vest.

SlavaUkraini:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/08/tinubu-not-different-from-jonathan-atiku-peter-obi-kwankwaso-sowore/

endyuzo:
The answer used to be simple. Range anxiety was real, charging infrastructure barely existed outside major cities, and PHEVs felt like a sensible hedge — you got the electric torque without betting everything on a plug. That calculus is changing fast in 2026, but not uniformly. Where you live still matters enormously.

If you’re buying in Lagos, Nairobi, or Johannesburg, this decision looks different than it does in London or Los Angeles. Here’s what actually separates these two drivetrains in 2026.

Plug-in Hybrid vs Full Electric Car: Which to Buy in 2026?

What Is a PHEV, Actually?

A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) runs on both a combustion engine and an electric motor. You can charge the battery from a wall socket, drive 40–80 km on electricity alone, then switch to petrol when the battery runs out. The Toyota RAV4 Prime, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and BYD Tang are popular examples.

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) runs on electricity only. No fuel tank, no engine, no exhaust pipe. You charge at home, at work, or at a public station. Cars like the BYD Atto 3, Tesla Model 3, and Hyundai Ioniq 6 fall into this category.

Range: Who Actually Wins in 2026?

PHEVs carry a combined range advantage on paper — most cover 600–900 km total when you factor in the petrol engine. That number is real and it matters if you’re doing Abuja–Lagos on a single trip with no reliable fast charger in sight.

Full EVs have come a long way. The BYD Seal offers 570 km WLTP. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range hits 629 km. But those figures are tested under European lab conditions. Real-world range in hot climates — with the AC running — typically drops 15–25%.

Verdict on range: PHEVs still win for long-distance trips in areas with thin charging networks. Full EVs win for daily urban commutes where home charging is possible.

https://evcarlatest.com/plug-in-hybrid-vs-full-electric-2026/

Goodmarlian:
I run a food delivery business in campus and there is this lady that always order food from me and I deliver it to her in class,she is my very loyal customer but I notice I did something one day that I believe made her attitude towards me change.

One day she ordered from me but because I had other deliveries to do I didn't get to her class on time,when it was finally her turn I got to her class three was a lecturer in the class, a mean looking male lecturer I could see his face from the window so I chatted her up that I am with her food that she should come have it, she said she can't come out because of lecturer in the class, the food was getting cold plus because I have other deliveries to do, I summoned courage and entered the class, knelt down and greeted the lecturer with a smile on my face I showed him food I was carrying then headed them I head straight to the girl and gave her the food then I left.

She text me on WhatsApp immediately and said she admired my courage, ever since then each time I deliver food she always dash me extra 1k to my delivery fee, this has being running for a month now, plus she urges her other friends to add more money to my delivery fee anytime they order food.

Uptownerd:
See also: https://www.nairaland.com/7222510/peter-obi-2023-kwankwaso-missed

Axis313:
What is the first word you see?

Awesome01:
"Idongesit"

Always funny to me anytime, anyday.

I'll be like - Dey play. If you late enter Molue bus, you go carry standing to your destination.

Ibehchizzy:
Idongesit will forever remain funny to me

obembet:
https://dailytrust.com/chelsea-hit-with-suspended-transfer-ban-10m-fine-over-rule-breaches/


According to The Athletic's latest report, Chelsea have been charged a £10 m fine for breaching Premier League financial rules and one-year suspension from buying first-team players.

This punishment comes from the breaches during Roman Abramovich's time as owner of the club.

According to the Athletic's up-to-date report, the ban is suspended over two years, meaning that Chelsea will still be able to register senior players if they do not commit any further breaches.

There will be no sporting sanctions, including deduction of points in Premier League, included.

This first-team charge is highly related to incomplete financial reporting and missed payments from 10 years ago. This will not impact the club's compliance with Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules.

Source

MONEY247:
Become accountable to someone...
A church leader
A respected adult

Try to consistently save excess money

umarnuhu1900:
Gov Eno Signs MoU on Ibom Deep Seaport with INTERAF Group Two Weeks After Registration with CAC



•A'Ibom Govt keeps secret, details, scope of MoU





https://kwararafareporters.com/gov-eno-signs-mou-on-ibom-deep-seaport-with-interaf-group-two-weeks-after-registration-with-cac/

Dpsychologist:
Why are you acting emotional about it.

Dpsychologist:
Why are you acting emotional about it.

Dpsychologist:
Let’s drop the sugarcoating and speak plain truth. Dating a single mother is not romance movie material. It’s real life. If you’re not built for it, you’ll suffer and she’ll suffer more. This isn’t hatred. It’s honesty.

I’ll keep it simple and relatable.

1. You will never come first. Ever.
If her child is sick and you’re having a bad day, guess who waits. You.
If school fees are due and you want a weekend getaway, plans are cancelled.
If you need to be number one in a woman’s life, this lane is not for you.

2. Her past is not theory. It’s active reality.
That baby didn’t fall from the sky. There is an ex somewhere.
Co parenting calls. Family ties. Old wounds.
If small jealousy already dey choke you, this situation will finish you.

3. Responsibility will find you, even if you run.
You say “I’m not the father.” Fine.
But wait till school resumes, rent is due, or hospital bills show up.
Reality doesn’t respect motivational quotes. Pressure will knock.

4. Her time is scheduled, not spontaneous.
You can’t just say “I’m outside” at 11pm.
You can’t randomly disappear and reappear.
Her life runs on routines. If you hate structure, you’ll feel trapped fast.

5. Emotional stress comes in bulk.
You’re not just dealing with her moods.
You’re dealing with a child’s emotions, an ex’s influence, and family opinions.
One small misunderstanding can turn into a full-blown crisis meeting.

6. Stability is not optional, it’s required.
Inconsistency is cute when you’re 22 and carefree.
With a single mom, it’s an instant red flag.
If you’re still “finding yourself,” please find yourself elsewhere.

7. You don’t gain what you think you gain.
She’s not there to build you.
She’s not there to fund you.
She’s not there to emotionally babysit you.
If sex is the main attraction, both of you are just passing time.

8. Manipulation can happen if you’re not sharp.
Some will gaslight you with “you knew I had a child” anytime accountability comes up.
Others will weaponize guilt.
If you’re emotionally weak, you’ll be confused and drained.

9. Society will talk and you’ll hear it.
Friends will whisper. Family will advise.
“You could have done better” will start ringing in your head.
If you’re easily influenced, pressure will push you out anyway.

10. Love alone is not enough here.
This setup needs patience, money, maturity, and thick skin.
If you don’t have at least three, you’re not ready.

Final truth:
If you can’t handle responsibility, structure, delayed gratification, emotional stress, and public judgment, don’t date a single mom. Not because she’s bad. But because you’re not ready.

And this applies beyond single mothers.
If you can’t handle real life complications, don’t date anyone seriously.

Dating is not sympathy work.
It’s readiness.

Be honest with yourself.
It will save you, and it will save her.


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Dpsychologist:
Let’s drop the sugarcoating and speak plain truth. Dating a single mother is not romance movie material. It’s real life. If you’re not built for it, you’ll suffer and she’ll suffer more. This isn’t hatred. It’s honesty.

I’ll keep it simple and relatable.

1. You will never come first. Ever.
If her child is sick and you’re having a bad day, guess who waits. You.
If school fees are due and you want a weekend getaway, plans are cancelled.
If you need to be number one in a woman’s life, this lane is not for you.

2. Her past is not theory. It’s active reality.
That baby didn’t fall from the sky. There is an ex somewhere.
Co parenting calls. Family ties. Old wounds.
If small jealousy already dey choke you, this situation will finish you.

3. Responsibility will find you, even if you run.
You say “I’m not the father.” Fine.
But wait till school resumes, rent is due, or hospital bills show up.
Reality doesn’t respect motivational quotes. Pressure will knock.

4. Her time is scheduled, not spontaneous.
You can’t just say “I’m outside” at 11pm.
You can’t randomly disappear and reappear.
Her life runs on routines. If you hate structure, you’ll feel trapped fast.

5. Emotional stress comes in bulk.
You’re not just dealing with her moods.
You’re dealing with a child’s emotions, an ex’s influence, and family opinions.
One small misunderstanding can turn into a full-blown crisis meeting.

6. Stability is not optional, it’s required.
Inconsistency is cute when you’re 22 and carefree.
With a single mom, it’s an instant red flag.
If you’re still “finding yourself,” please find yourself elsewhere.

7. You don’t gain what you think you gain.
She’s not there to build you.
She’s not there to fund you.
She’s not there to emotionally babysit you.
If sex is the main attraction, both of you are just passing time.

8. Manipulation can happen if you’re not sharp.
Some will gaslight you with “you knew I had a child” anytime accountability comes up.
Others will weaponize guilt.
If you’re emotionally weak, you’ll be confused and drained.

9. Society will talk and you’ll hear it.
Friends will whisper. Family will advise.
“You could have done better” will start ringing in your head.
If you’re easily influenced, pressure will push you out anyway.

10. Love alone is not enough here.
This setup needs patience, money, maturity, and thick skin.
If you don’t have at least three, you’re not ready.

Final truth:
If you can’t handle responsibility, structure, delayed gratification, emotional stress, and public judgment, don’t date a single mom. Not because she’s bad. But because you’re not ready.

And this applies beyond single mothers.
If you can’t handle real life complications, don’t date anyone seriously.

Dating is not sympathy work.
It’s readiness.

Be honest with yourself.
It will save you, and it will save her.


Google Image

Dpsychologist:
Let’s drop the sugarcoating and speak plain truth. Dating a single mother is not romance movie material. It’s real life. If you’re not built for it, you’ll suffer and she’ll suffer more. This isn’t hatred. It’s honesty.

I’ll keep it simple and relatable.

1. You will never come first. Ever.
If her child is sick and you’re having a bad day, guess who waits. You.
If school fees are due and you want a weekend getaway, plans are cancelled.
If you need to be number one in a woman’s life, this lane is not for you.

2. Her past is not theory. It’s active reality.
That baby didn’t fall from the sky. There is an ex somewhere.
Co parenting calls. Family ties. Old wounds.
If small jealousy already dey choke you, this situation will finish you.

3. Responsibility will find you, even if you run.
You say “I’m not the father.” Fine.
But wait till school resumes, rent is due, or hospital bills show up.
Reality doesn’t respect motivational quotes. Pressure will knock.

4. Her time is scheduled, not spontaneous.
You can’t just say “I’m outside” at 11pm.
You can’t randomly disappear and reappear.
Her life runs on routines. If you hate structure, you’ll feel trapped fast.

5. Emotional stress comes in bulk.
You’re not just dealing with her moods.
You’re dealing with a child’s emotions, an ex’s influence, and family opinions.
One small misunderstanding can turn into a full-blown crisis meeting.

6. Stability is not optional, it’s required.
Inconsistency is cute when you’re 22 and carefree.
With a single mom, it’s an instant red flag.
If you’re still “finding yourself,” please find yourself elsewhere.

7. You don’t gain what you think you gain.
She’s not there to build you.
She’s not there to fund you.
She’s not there to emotionally babysit you.
If sex is the main attraction, both of you are just passing time.

8. Manipulation can happen if you’re not sharp.
Some will gaslight you with “you knew I had a child” anytime accountability comes up.
Others will weaponize guilt.
If you’re emotionally weak, you’ll be confused and drained.

9. Society will talk and you’ll hear it.
Friends will whisper. Family will advise.
“You could have done better” will start ringing in your head.
If you’re easily influenced, pressure will push you out anyway.

10. Love alone is not enough here.
This setup needs patience, money, maturity, and thick skin.
If you don’t have at least three, you’re not ready.

Final truth:
If you can’t handle responsibility, structure, delayed gratification, emotional stress, and public judgment, don’t date a single mom. Not because she’s bad. But because you’re not ready.

And this applies beyond single mothers.
If you can’t handle real life complications, don’t date anyone seriously.

Dating is not sympathy work.
It’s readiness.

Be honest with yourself.
It will save you, and it will save her.


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whippersnapper:
This girl no fine. But she's manageable.

Omotola
Genevieve
Rita Dominic
Uche jumbo
Stephanie okereke
remains the most beautiful women in nollywood