₦airaland Forum

Lol he's right. They have guns and are willing to fight you and state. You only have mouth because they government said you're not allowed to own weapons to defend yourself.

As they should since no consequences to doing so, 🤷🏿 let them enjoy the perks.

DiarisGodoo:
You don't understand. I mean they will only insure on the condition we rent with driver as below. I want to rent without driver

You keep moving goal post. 1st its about your hypothetical company now its about their company. The points I made still stand start your own if you think its a good idea.

DiarisGodoo:
No insurer will insure car rental in Nigeria.
I'm thinking instead of initially making them leave huge refundable deposites and also send a driver/reposessor to know exactly where they live and everything about them. Then as they build credit and relationship with me I drop off those safeguards. What u think?

Stop lying fleet insurance companies exist in Nigeria. Do you really believe these car rental companies don't have insurance?
That's a bad idea when accidents happen you're taking a big hit and losing money. Your only option will be to sue in civil court. Get insurance and collect the deposit.

DiarisGodoo:
No. Of course that's not what I meant. I mean suppose I open a car rental and Niigerians strip my cars they rent and sell them as parts

That's what insurance is for and why you collect their information before renting. If you're afraid 😨 of this possibility then you can see why they you're not given the option to rent without a driver.

DiarisGodoo:
Me? You told me to start a car rental and I'm asking your advice in various scenarios

Your question isnt phrased well. Are you asking where they sell the parts I mentioned? I saw it on Amazon but Im sure there are other sellers.

DiarisGodoo:
How about they sell the car as parts?


DiarisGodooo!!! (In Mama Peace voice)

Why dont you sell the car as parts if you think its a good idea?

DiarisGodoo:
My question is, why can't I rent a car in Nigeria as I can in other places??
I can't understand it!!! Especially as we have a large population of diaspora that visit hence there is a desperate need for such!!

Sounds like a business opportunity for you if think its a great idea. Just get car tracker and kill switch. Let us know how it works out for you.

MaiDeribe:
Who is really bankrolling these insurgents in such a harsh economy?

How are they affording advanced arms, bullets, Hilux trucks, and motorbikes?

Why are there no arrests even after attacks? Are these people ghosts?

Ransom payments and taxes they collect on their own fund their activities. I always say if their victims spent the millions of naira getting armed and dangerous they would be left alone. Lions don't hunt porcupines because it's too much trouble. They don't need continuous cash injections from shadowy figure if the populace pays them. The government has already proven they're impotence so there's no reason not to be armed before they're the defato government.

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Government keeps control, avoids blame for tuition hikes, and uses ASUU as a scapegoat.

ASUU keeps national bargaining power and avoids fragmented, campus-level negotiations.

So both sides benefit from rejecting autonomy, leaving students as the losers.

I know this is could be confirmation bias but I've always believed this is the case. Private universities stay open because they're have a financial incentive to stay open or go out business. ASUU would lose alot if leverage if strikes turn into local affairs instead of a national crisis. This would also make students their customers. Students would transfer if strikes become too cumbersome for their schedules.

Blue3k: ASUU strikes Nigeria. Tell me why the federal government doesn't just let universities charge whatever they want to address shortfalls.

ChatGPT: The federal government doesn’t just allow that for a few reasons:

1. Education is politically sensitive — raising fees would price out millions and cause backlash.
2. Constitutional role — the state is expected to keep education affordable.
3. Fear of unrest — students protesting could destabilize things.
4. Politics and elections — no party wants to be blamed for “pricing poor Nigerians out.”
5. Federal control — universities depend on Abuja, so tuition is capped to keep control.
6. Equity across regions — letting some schools charge more would deepen inequality.

So the government subsidizes, ASUU strikes when it’s not enough, and the cycle continues.

Blue3k: What could a president do if they don’t care about social or political constraints without breaking the law?

ChatGPT: Quite a lot. They could:

• Grant universities full autonomy to set fees.
• Give block grants instead of payroll subsidies.
• Implement tuition-plus-loan schemes.
• Allow tiered fees by program or university.
• Encourage private partnerships.
• Even reduce federal allocations, forcing universities to raise fees.

Legally, nothing stops this. The only restraint is politics.


Blue3k: Are you sure ASUU and the government don’t have a perverse incentive not to implement fiscal autonomy?

ChatGPT: Yes, there’s a perverse incentive on both sides:

Government keeps control, avoids blame for tuition hikes, and uses ASUU as a scapegoat.

ASUU keeps national bargaining power and avoids fragmented, campus-level negotiations.

So both sides benefit from rejecting autonomy, leaving students as the losers.


Blue3k: Tell me what it would take to break the stalemate.

ChatGPT: It would require:

• Legislation giving universities true autonomy while guaranteeing access via loans/bursaries.
• Block grants + performance contracts instead of payroll funding.
• Tiered pricing by program/university with transparency.
• Resetting bargaining so ASUU negotiates partly at campus level.
• Student protections like ombudsman services and fee caps during transition.
• Transparency dashboards so parents see how funds are used.
• Transition funds to help universities adapt.
The real key is pairing autonomy with an access guarantee so parents trust that poor students won’t be excluded.

People learn to probate your will or set up a trust. Its irresponsible not to if you have assets. Have a plan for your things after you die so the living dont have to argue about it.

1. Write a Valid Will

You need to meet the legal requirements under the Wills Act or the relevant State Wills Law:

• Be of sound mind.
• Be at least 18 years old (21 in some customary contexts).
• Sign the will in the presence of two witnesses, who also sign in your presence.
•Clearly appoint executors.

2 Deposit the Will at the Probate Registry

You go to the Probate Registry of the High Court in the state where:
• You live, or
• Your major property is located.

Submit:

• The original signed will in a sealed envelope.
• A completed Form for Lodgement of Will.
• Payment for safe custody fees (usually a flat fee, e.g., ₦5,000–₦20,000 depending on state).

3. Receipt & Registration

•The Registry gives you an acknowledgment slip (keep this safe).
•Your will is indexed in their confidential records.
•No one can open it until your death.

4. What Happens When You Pass Away

• The executor (or a relative) presents your death certificate and the acknowledgment slip to the Probate Registry.
• The will is formally opened in court — the process is called “reading of the will.”
• The executors then apply for a Grant of Probate — but since the will is already lodged and verified, the process is faster and less open to dispute.

1. Decide the Purpose of the Trust

For estate planning, common purposes include:

• Avoiding probate — assets in the trust don’t go through the slow High Court process.
• Protecting minors or vulnerable beneficiaries — funds released only at certain ages or conditions.
• Managing property across states or countries — simplifies succession.
• Asset protection — shielding from creditors or disputes.
• Privacy — unlike wills, trust details aren’t made public in probate.

2. Choose the Type of Trust

For estate planning, the most common in Nigeria are:
• Revocable Living Trust — You keep control during your lifetime, can amend or revoke.
• Irrevocable Trust — Cannot be changed once set up; stronger asset protection.
• Testamentary Trust — Created inside your will, activated after death (still goes through probate).
• Discretionary Trust — Trustee decides how and when to give benefits.
• Fixed Trust — Beneficiaries and shares are predetermined.

3. Select the Trustee

Options:

• Individual trustee — trusted family member, friend, or professional.
• Corporate trustee — licensed trust companies (regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria) like:
• ARM Trustees
• First Trustees (FBNQuest)
• STL Trustees
• For long-term, corporate trustees are safer because individuals can die, relocate, or mismanage.

4. Engage a Lawyer Experienced in Trust Law

Trusts in Nigeria are governed mainly by:

• Trustees Law (varies by state)
• Trustees Act 1893 (still applicable where not replaced)
• Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) — for corporate trustees
• Relevant Stamp Duties Act and Land Use Act

Your lawyer will:

Draft the Trust Deed.
Ensure compliance with state property laws if real estate is involved.
Advise on tax implications (Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty, VAT exemptions).


5. Draft the Trust Deed

Key clauses include:

• Settlor’s details and declaration of trust.
• Trustee’s acceptance.
• List of assets placed in trust.
Beneficiaries and their entitlements.
•Trustee’s powers (investments, sale of assets, distributions).
• Duration of trust.
• Dispute resolution mechanism.
Governing law (state or federal).

6. Transfer Assets into the Trust

Land/Buildings — Execute a Deed of Assignment or Deed of Gift to trustee; register at State Lands Registry.
Shares — Update company register of members to trustee’s name.
Bank Accounts — Open account in trust’s name.
Movable property — Use bills of sale or assignment agreements.


7. Pay Stamp Duties & Register (If Required)

Stamp duty is payable on the trust deed (amount depends on asset type and state).
If it involves charitable purposes, apply for tax exemptions at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
Some states require registration at the Probate Division for certain trust deeds.

8. Maintain & Administer

Trustees manage assets according to the deed.
Annual reports to beneficiaries (especially if corporate trustee).
Settlor can add assets over time if the deed allows.

aribisala0:
She'll is Dutch
Do not talk ignorantly

Why do people like you exist?
Alway major in minors

Shell is British stop living in the past. Take your own advice.

aribisala0:
If you go to the market to rant you should not expect reasonable people to argue with you

They just stay out of biting range for safety not because you are making sense

Interesting so you don't have a counterargument to the facts presented. My points stand till someone competent appears.

aribisala0:
You quoted two statements the point of which one?
Nothing has to go to court because you say so
Are you not contradicting yourself in saying arguing online does nothing and then saying it is good to see nobody has a legal argument against what was stated?
What is good to see about that ?
It could just mean what was stated is meaningless gibberish and does not deserve a response

Both statements.
There's no contradiction in the statements. Nothing changes because an online debate was had. Its good because there's hypothetically no legal argument against the any potential suit. I've yet to hear anyone bring one. It more likely there's no argument because someone would present one instead of bringing up irrelevant nonsense. Certain people would rather play 20 questions or tell you about foreign countries they know nothing about.

aribisala0:
You quoted two statements the point of which one?
Nothing has to go to court because you say so
Are you not contradicting yourself in saying arguing online does nothing and then saying it is good to see nobody has a legal argument against what was stated?
What is good to see about that ?
It could just mean what was stated is meaningless gibberish and does not deserve a response

Both.
There's no contradiction change occurs in real life. Nothing changes because they have no legal argument. You guys should read the definition of a contradiction. The facts arent mutual exclusive which is needed for a contradiction.
The good thing is it makes the case theoretically easier to argue. It could also mean you guys dont have brains to argue your case with case law, court cases or the constitution.

aribisala0:
The status quo is fine

aribisala0:
We cannot pick school fees in isolation

What was the point of this statement then and who is we?

Arguing online does nothing. This has to go to court. It's good to see nobody here has a legal argument against what was stated.

aribisala0:
until then what is the legal status quo?

School fees are the obvious one but there are many other subsidies across life e.g bursary, scholarships hajj sponsorship etc

We cannot pick school fees in isolation

The status quo is what’s currently happening. School fees are determined by indigene status. I’m not familiar with bursaries or scholarships, so feel free to educate me. I kept my focus narrow to stay concise. You can pick your battles one at a time, or fight them all at once—that’s your call. I respect your zeal.

State-sponsored religious activities are likely unconstitutional, but such cases rarely reach the Supreme Court. The Atheist Society of Nigeria tried suing Akwa Ibom over a church construction but failed. The blasphemy law case also failed. We don’t know how broadly or narrowly the Supreme Court would rule, but it’s guaranteed to be a landmark case.

aribisala0:
What is the legal definition of Resident?
How long does it take to become resident?
Is that based on anything written down anywhere?
If we say residency should count should it be in the constitution? Or defined by each state

As of today it is not in the constitution where does tha leave us?

If this does go to the Supreme Court and im right about the constitutionality the rules will have to be made up by us. Residency doesn't have to be in the constitution in my opinion. Im guessing it will vary state to state unless the federal government steps in.

Blue3k:
The most interesting thing about any future reforms is that an indigene who lives outside their home state and hasn’t reestablished residency would be charged the same as any other non-resident. This would essentially make indigene nonindigene distinction only matter in terms of federal charter character. No candidate has said they want to end it so I wont get into it.

Borrowing from U.S. state models, the rule could be:

Minimum continuous physical presence in the state for at least 2 years before the first semester.

Proof required (at least 3 of the following):

• Utility bills in applicant’s or parent’s name
• Lease or property ownership documents
• State tax payments or local government levies
• Employment verification in the state
• Attendance at a school in the state
• Voter registration in the state

adamusuleiman1:
Let me highlight and post your own screenshot as well..
In case you did not see it clearly.

SPECIAL BENEFIT

Raskimonojendor:
Shifting goal post at its finest.

You were the one that brought in the US argument first.

If we had not bring up the US native issue, you would NEVER have mentioned it. As it hasn't helped your argument, you are now back tracking.

Local government and state are doing same in Nigeria, but you are not happy and want that taken away from the indigenes, but also you are justifying it in America. Make it make sense.

Lol you're both extremely lazy 😂. Whats stops you from citing Supreme Court rulings in Nigeria, citing constitution, laws or finding your own evidence? None of mine helps you. Here's the killing blow since you two won't use your heads. Indigenous status doesn't confer special rights. Its not allowed under Nigerian law.

The goal post wasn't shifted. Learn what the phrase means before attempting to use. What you're doing is an apples and oranges comparison. Thats why its irrelevant to the discussion. If it wre apples to apples it would be relevant. The laws and history arent the same you can read them side by side if you're unsure.

adamusuleiman1:
Let me highlight and post your own screenshot as well..
In case you did not see it clearly.

Again you're lazy 😴 and dense. The difference is the constitution doesn't confer special benefits. Why dont you cite the section of the Constitution that does or Supreme Court ruling? You cant because it doesn't exist. You foolishly use evidence im presenting that doesn't help you instead of looking for your own.

[quote author=adamusuleiman1 post=136407398][/quote]Man you're lazy. Did you forget to read 📚 the Supreme Court ruling Morton v. Mancari. Whats the point of citing the USA when its doesn't help your argument in Nigeria?

Morton v. Mancari (1974) is one of the most important U.S. Supreme Court cases explaining why certain programs for Native Americans are not considered unconstitutional racial discrimination.

Key Reasoning

Political, not racial, classification

The Court said that laws for “Indians” recognized as members of federally recognized tribes are based on a political relationship between the U.S. and the tribes, not on race.

Native Americans are members of quasi-sovereign tribal nations, with a unique legal and historical status grounded in treaties and the U.S. Constitution’s Indian Commerce Clause .

Trust responsibility

The U.S. government has a trust obligation to promote tribal self-government and the welfare of tribes — this allows for special programs that benefit Native Americans in ways that would not be allowed for purely racial groups.

Not a general racial preference

The hiring rule applied only within the BIA (an agency serving tribes) and directly furthered the goal of tribal self-determination.

The Court noted that Congress can enact legislation “singling out” tribes if it’s “tied rationally to the fulfillment of Congress’ unique obligation toward the Indians.”

adamusuleiman1:
Shifting goal post already. Lmao.

Nigeria has ethnic nations. To prevent what happened to native Americans is exactly why the indigenous nonsense that Amaechi talked about would be rejected.

In Nigeria, states would do whatever they can to protect their ethnic groups and tribes including offering reduced school fees just like in the American example you quoted. We have had our own war of conquest and settlements which is still happening till date in the middle belt.

Stop lying where in the constitution does it say that. The goal post wasn't shifted. I cited laws and Supreme Court case in America. I cited the laws of Nigeria and the history of America. Its not my fault you dont understand how to make apples to apples comparisons.

adamusuleiman1:
You are still not getting it.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public institution and there are several like that across different state offering free tuition to indigenous Americans aka Red Indians.

Raskimonojendor:
There are 574 federally recognized tribes/aboriginal nations in the US. Most, if not all, universities in the US across different states offer them either zero tuition or reduced tuition. They are the real Omo onile.

You're still not getting it bringing up irrelevant things that dont apply to Nigeria. Native Americans are treated as a different nations. Nigerians arent according to our laws because this place wasn't settled through conquest of the natives. Apples to oranges comparison won't help you if you're too lazy to read about history or laws of both countries.

The reason is that, under U.S. constitutional law, Native American status is generally treated not as a racial classification but as a political one tied to membership in a federally recognized tribe. This comes from the fact that Native tribes are considered sovereign nations with a unique government-to-government relationship with the U.S., so benefits for enrolled members are viewed as fulfilling treaty obligations or promoting tribal self-determination, rather than as racial favoritism.

For example:

Michigan State University (MSU) offers Michigan Indian Tuition Waivers to members of federally recognized tribes in Michigan, funded under state law.

If a state tried to do something similar based purely on race (e.g., “free tuition for all Black students”), it would almost certainly be struck down under the Equal Protection Clause. But for Native Americans, the Supreme Court has upheld programs like these as legal because of the “political classification” doctrine from Morton v. Mancari (1974).

adamusuleiman1:
You are contradicting yourself.

Not a contradiction. Australia laws dont apply here because our laws and history is different. The USA does apply because our laws are similar because the states aren't allowed to discriminate against their citizens.

Equal Protection Clause (14th Amendment) – Prohibits states from denying any person “equal protection of the laws,” which includes discrimination in education.

Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI – Bars discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in any program receiving federal funding, including public universities.

Ibrahimcoomasie:
Where in Nigeria are you from? Our cattles need grazing lands.
I would like to take up indigeneship in your land.

You dont need indigene status to own land. Read your constitution. How do Nigerians own land in multiple states if that were the case.

The most interesting thing about any future reforms is that an indigene who lives outside their home state and hasn’t reestablished residency would be charged the same as any other non-resident. This would essentially make indigene nonindigene distinction only matter in terms of federal charter character. No candidate has said they want to end it so I wont get into it.

Borrowing from U.S. state models, the rule could be:

Minimum continuous physical presence in the state for at least 2 years before the first semester.

Proof required (at least 3 of the following):

• Utility bills in applicant’s or parent’s name
• Lease or property ownership documents
• State tax payments or local government levies
• Employment verification in the state
• Attendance at a school in the state
• Voter registration in the state

OctavianAC:
I'm entitled to run not to win. 😁You yeye! Is this how we are going to build the better Nigeria?

You're right, rig the election so you always win. Who cares if the electorate wants you to govern them or not? That's the path to success.

OctavianAC:
If I come and contest councilor in your village, can I win? Won't say that I am not from your there? Won't you vote for your brother and work against me?

That's democracy for you. You're entitled to run not to win. Do you also play football ⚽️ with the expectation the other team lays down for you?

Osebanjo:
You guys have to rest about this indigenous of you and all. It’s not as if many of you lots will take it lightly becoming a stranger in your own aboriginal land. Even Australia, Canada and e.t.c are all recognizing the aborigines and doing everything to make up for years of wrongdoing. There’ll rather be no peace than for indigenous people not to enjoy the benefit of their own land.

Irrelevant we are talking about Nigeria not Australia. Their laws and history dont apply here because the constitution here hasn't been amended. There's no logical argument for discriminating against residents of the state paying same taxes to uphold the institution. Notice I have nothing to say of out if state residents or foreigners that pay a different rate.

helinues:
That was a political statement. Amaechi is only trying to press some people's blokos

Probably but its a good teaching moment. People should notice these politicians are ignorant about basic facts and should stop blaming the constitution for every societal issue.

Recently, Rotimi Amaechi stated his intention to amend the Nigerian Constitution to make every Nigerian a citizen of the place they live. While this sounds like a bold reform, anyone familiar with the Constitution will recognize that such a change is largely unnecessary—because it already prohibits discrimination based on place of origin. The real challenge is not the law itself, but the lack of enforcement by government institutions.

One of the clearest examples of this failure is the persistent discrimination in tuition fees at state-owned universities. Section 42 of the Nigerian Constitution explicitly forbids discrimination based on community, ethnic group, place of origin, sex, religion, or political opinion. Yet, institutions like Kaduna State University (KASU) charge non-indigene students significantly more—₦20,000 extra per academic session—compared to indigenes. This discriminatory practice continues largely because the Supreme Court has yet to issue a decisive ruling on this common issue.

The Constitution states:

“A citizen of Nigeria of a particular community, ethnic group, place of origin, sex, religion, or political opinion shall not, by reason only that he is such a person:
(a) be subjected, either expressly by, or in the practical application of, any law in force in Nigeria or any executive or administrative action of the government, to disabilities or restrictions to which other citizens are not made subject; or
(b) be accorded, either expressly by, or in the practical application of, any law or executive or administrative action, any privilege or advantage not accorded to other citizens.”

This constitutional guarantee means that charging different tuition fees based solely on indigeneity is illegal. But without active enforcement, such discrimination continues unchecked.

To tackle this injustice, non-indigenous parents and students—ideally freshmen who are just beginning their academic journey—should consider suing discriminatory institutions. Freshmen are preferable candidates because the disruption to their education is minimized if they must transfer schools or if litigation delays their studies. Successful legal challenges would compel universities and governments to abide by constitutional equality, setting important precedents to end tuition discrimination.

Beyond litigation, states could adopt residency-based tuition policies that are constitutionally sound. Unlike indigeneity, which ties rights to ancestry, residency reflects actual community membership. For example, in the United States, states set residency requirements—often two years with supporting documentation—to determine eligibility for in-state tuition. Applying a similar model in Nigeria could provide a fair and enforceable way to allocate tuition rates, respecting both equality and local interests.