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bemeruca:
Have you read what Zelenskyy actually said? This is crazy on your part.

Zelensky said what Telegraph implied.

That's Zelenskyy's words

bemeruca:
Same source... Shows you are just straight up making up crap

bemeruca:
What did he go to the white house to do?

bemeruca:
No... The Axios article said this

https://www.axios.com/2025/02/25/ukraine-minerals-deal-signed-zelensky-trump

President Trump told reporters that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the White House on Friday to sign a minerals deal.

Two sources close to the Ukrainian government told Axios the deal was agreed on Tuesday after two weeks of tense negotiations.

bemeruca:
Axios does not understand what a deal is only you.

He said the agreement doesn't mention anything about Ukraine repaying any debt to the US.

Zelensky added that the deal will be signed at a ministerial level and the details of his possible trip to Washington on Friday are still being worked out.

bemeruca:
According to your logic, a deal does not exist until 2 people agree to a term 😂😂😂

bemeruca:
Ibime in addition to my response to you.

Zelensky did not agree to the deal till he agreed. So your post and source of Zelenskyy not agreeing is outdated.


Check the date. It's 25 feb 5days after your time line. I won't say you are lying. But keep trying
Budaatum you continue to assert no agreement was reached

https://www.axios.com/2025/02/25/ukraine-minerals-deal-signed-zelensky-trump

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descarado:
We all learn every thing new buda

Can't see why an average Nigerian shouldn't live from 85 to 100. Has nothing to do with being rich. It's about knowledge. We generally don't care. People that live that old and healthy,study what they eat

Leaky pipelines plunge Nigeria LNG’S gas supply by 80%

…Exports decline by 40 percent
DIPO OLADEHINDE · Mar 5, 2025

The operational crisis at Nigeria LNG Limited has continued to deepen as the outage at its Bonny Island facility drags on, with gas supplies plummeting by a staggering 80 percent, according to findings by Businessday.
People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg on Tuesday that natural gas supplying Nigeria LNG Limited has fallen 80 percent to one-fifth of the massive plant’s needs.
This prolonged disruption, triggered by persistent pipeline vandalism, raises serious concerns about Nigeria’s ability to meet its export commitments amid a potential impact on its economy.
Data compiled by Bloomberg showed declining output from Nigeria’s only LNG facility could trigger higher spot prices as global supply to Asia and Europe tightens.
Europe, which relies on NLNG for a substantial portion of its gas imports,
is particularly vulnerable to supply disruption.
“In 2024, almost half of Nigeria’s LNG exports went to Asia, with another third going to Europe and the remaining to the Americas and Middle East,” Bloomberg data showed.
Philip Mshelbila, managing director of Nigeria LNG Limited, emphasised that the company has struggled to meet global demand for liquefied natural gas because of the damage caused by illegal pipeline connections.
“In the current moment, I am only running two trains out of six,” Mshelbila lamented at a panel session during this year’s Nigeria International Energy Summit.
The Nigeria LNG boss also called for a reevaluation of energy security, highlighting that while progress has been made in securing oil infrastructure, the situation for gas is becoming precarious.
“Energy security has to be seen as important as national security. However, gas security has deteriorated, and until we can safeguard these pipelines, we will continue to underperform,” he said.
The Nigeria LNG, a key player in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, has been grappling with the fallout of repeated attacks on critical gas pipelines supplying its facility.
These attacks, often attributed to militant groups and criminal syndicates operating in the Niger Delta region, have severely hampered the company’s operations, forcing it to shut down a significant portion of its production capacity.
This comes at a time when global energy markets are already facing volatility due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, further exacerbating an already tight global gas market.
The economic implications for Nigeria are also substantial. Nigeria LNG is a major revenue generator for the country, contributing billions of dollars annually to the national treasury.
The prolonged outage translates to significant losses in export earnings, impacting government revenue and foreign exchange reserves at a time when the nation cannot afford it.
Nigeria’s LNG exports declined by 40 percent in February from the previous month, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
Experts have warned that the persistent attacks on Nigeria LNG’S gas supply pipelines could jeopardise the nation’s projected dividends of N727 billion to the Nigerian government by 2025, a 113 percent growth from N346 billion last year.
Data sourced by Businessday showed the federal government has received about $21.56 billion of the $44 billion dividends disbursed by Nigeria LNG in the last 25 years.

Shareholders of some multinational companies in Nigeria are bracing for another year of zero dividends following foreign exchange-induced financial losses analysts say could take years to fix.

Accumulated losses of multinational companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) surged to N819 billion at the end of 2024, a sharp rise from N247.5 billion the year before. This marks an additional N571.5 billion in losses within the year, and with some firms yet to release their full-year results, the final figure could climb even higher.

The companies under review are MTN Nigeria, Nigerian Breweries, International Breweries, PZ Cussons Nigeria, Cadbury Nigeria, Nestle Nigeria, AXA Mansard, Totalenergies Marketing Nigeria, Unilever Nigeria, Beta Glass, and Lafarge Africa.

This mounting financial strain has significantly dampened shareholder expectations for dividend payments. Dividend distributions, a key form of profit repatriation for foreign majority shareholders, now appear increasingly unlikely for many of these firms. This is a reality that many shareholders have come to terms with.

Speaking on shareholders’ expectations, Boniface Okezie, president of the Progressive Shareholders Association noted,
“There is hope for the future, but I do not expect any dividends this year. Given the current situation, shareholders should not expect much.”

The shareholders have high hopes for the companies.
Okezie noted, “We urge these companies to strengthen their operations and return to profitability to remain competitive and reward shareholders. At least in 2026, there should be no more excuses.”

Historical perspective: How often has this happened?
Although five of these companies paid dividends in 2024, it is highly unlikely that this number will increase in 2025, according to analysts who spoke with Businessday.. This is the first time in the 21st century that such a large number of multinationals have simultaneously paused dividend payments. Historically,
these companies have maintained consistent pay outs, making this development a major shift. At no point in the 21st century have Nigeria’s consumer goods giants paused their dividend payments at the same time.

Except for International Breweries that failed to pay dividends since 2017, all the listed multinationals consistently paid dividends since 2013.

In 2023, all major multinationals—except International Breweries—distributed approximately N809 billion in dividends. However, by 2024, this figure had plummeted to j us tn 47.3 billion as companies struggled under the weight of foreign exchange (FX) losses and broader macroeconomic challenges.
Financial breakdown: Firms in the red
Among the hardest-hit companies is MTN Nigeria, which recorded the highest retained losses a tn 607.5 billion at the end of 2024, driven by a net loss ofn 400.4 billion for the year. Nestlé Nigeria followed with retained losses of N243.2 billion, sinking deeper from a N78.6 billion loss reported at the end of 2023 and constraining its ability to pay dividends.
International Breweries also saw its retained losses rise to N241.1 billion by the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. However, the firm managed to strengthen its shareholders’ funds to N444 billion through aN 516 billion rights issue. similarly, nigerian Breweries reported retained losses of N169.8 billion by
the end of 2024, though its net assets returned to positive territory due to an 548.7 billion capital raise.
Other multi nationals facing accumulated losses inc lu de;pz Cuss ons withn 40.4 billion and Cadbury Nigeria with N30.2 billion.
Not all multinationals are struggling. Some firms remain profitable and are likely to sustain dividend payments: AXA Mansard had N26.2 billion net profit and retained earnings of N34.2 billion. Unilever Nigeria had retained earnings ofn 26.2 billion, while Beta glass had an 14 billion net profit and retained earnings at N62.1 billion at the end of FY 2024. Total energies marketing generated a net profit of N27.8 billion with retained earnings of N75.2 billion. Lafarge Africa’s net profit hit N100 billion with its retained earnings standing at N272.7 billion.
Investor reaction and market performance
For investors who depend on dividend income, the potential for a prolonged suspension is particularly concerning. However, market sentiment remains mixed. For example, MTN Nigeria experienced a 32 percent surge in its share price in 2025, buoyed by optimism around tariff increases and strategies to reduce FX liabilities. Meanwhile, rallying sentiment is evident in other stocks: Nigerian Breweries has appreciated by 8.75 percent year-to-date; Cadbury has risen by 22.3 percent this year, w it hpzc us sons jumping by 45.7 percent. Nestlé Nigeria is up by 11 percent. However, the low trading volume among
these stocks signals tepid investor confidence.
When will dividend payments resume?
Given the scale of accumulated losses, analysts predict it could take at least two years before companies resume normal dividend payments.
Samuel Oyekanmi, a research associate at Norrenberger, noted: “By the end of 2025, we may start seeing some of these companies pay dividends. However, a full return to pre-2024 levels is more likely by the end of 2026.”
Karl Toriola, MTN Nigeria’s chief executive officer, reinforced this outlook, stating that the company aims to clear all accumulated losses by the second half (H2) of 2026.
Abdulrauf Bello, a portfolio manager at Cowrywise, suggested that firms may explore share capital reconstruction to accelerate balance sheet recovery.
“If a company has ₦300 billion in retained losses and earns only ₦20 billion annually, it would take 10 years to break even—an unrealistic timeline for dividend payments. instead, they should assess their share premium to offset retained losses.”
Despite the current financial turmoil, a return to stability is possible. However, analysts caution that even as profits rebound, dividend payments may not reach 2023 levels for at least two years. For now, investors must brace for a prolonged dividend drought, while companies focus on rebuilding their balance sheets and regaining financial stability, experts say.

A40:
You're free to believe whatever you like. I've evolved past trying to reason with you Wokies

When you can explain why a supposed woman boxer keeps failing gender tests can't fight in the IBA and has no uterus then get back to me

Ibime:
Trump family crypto scams pissing everyone off


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miyO-sF0DZk?si=75CLPOXIQnIYTfaO

A40:
Abeggi. Just because the IOC have gone woke and sanctioned X-men beating up women doesn't make them women

The IBA (International Boxing Association) have them banned

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.livemint.com/sports/news/imane-khelif-declared-male-what-did-the-algerian-olympians-medical-report-reveal-born-with-testicles-no-uterus-more/amp-11730784624681.html

Woman wey no get uterus. Abeggi. Women inside out una

raumdeuter:
Like female locker rooms, like female sport courts and fields

A40:
Ask the NCAA athletes that these X-men robbed of scholastic opportunities

Or the women boxers at the Olympics. That were legally allowed to be beaten to a pulp.

I have no problem with anyone who feels they are woman inside. Just don't compete with actual women especially in sports

Policy regulating eligibility for women's sports can address both of these populations, but in the case of Khelif and Lin, it's unclear if such policy would even apply. There is no evidence that either boxer is transgender, and beyond the failed IBA tests, there is little to no evidence that either athlete has a difference in sex development.

"There has been some confusion that somehow it's a man fighting a woman, this is just not the case," IOC spokesperson Mark Adams said about the Khelif-Carini bout in a news conference on Thursday. "On that, there is consensus. Scientifically this is not a man fighting a woman."

https://www.espn.co.uk/olympics/story/_/id/40707847/olympic-boxing-controversy-imane-khelif-lin-yu-ting-gender-sports

Transgender and non-binary footballers in Germany will be allowed to choose if they play in men's or women's teams.

The German football association (DFB) has announced the ruling for amateur and junior football, as well as futsal.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61908388

Fina, swimming's world governing body, has voted to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's elite races if they have gone through any part of the process of male puberty.

It means that transgender American college swimmer Lia Thomas, who has expressed a desire to compete for a place at the Olympics, would be blocked from participating in the female category at the Games.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimming/61853450

A40:
Taking up the spaces once reserved for women maybe they will wake up

happney65:
Do me,I do you. Man no go vex..

China is the top overseas market for American farmers, wielding considerable influence over prices and demand in the commodities markets of the Midwest.

https://www.nairaland.com/attachments/19111536_screenshot20250303172400_jpegb0be5257346aae0fd217d02fec789da8

bemeruca:
I see you as supporting anything that destroys people.

abduleez1:
The Plot Against America......8.5/10


Based in an alternate history where popular (real life) American aviator and former military officer Charles Lindbergh becomes the president of America, defeating Franklin D Roosevelt in the 1940 Election. The story narrates how Lindbergh goes on to enshrine a Xenophobic and Fascist regime in the US; an isolationist government hell bent on avoiding joining WWII against Nazi Germany, as well as romanticising the Germans. He viewed the war as Europe's petty war which America shouldn't involve itself in and pushed a populist 'America First' mantra— for peace.

It's a very politically charged, dialogue-heavy drama, told through the eyes of a working class Jewish family.

The political undertones and subjects were so charged it was very much believable as it would easily pass off as events that truly did happen and/or is happening in real time in present day America.

It touches on repression, oppression, propaganda, family resettlement and segregation, systemic racism, prejudice, political bigotry and extreme nationalism.


Kudos to John Turturro who could pull off the reprehensible Rabbi Lionel Bengelsdorf who sold his people to the enemy just for political gain. Then there's Morgan Spector who plays a Jewish working class man — Herman Levin who watches his country and family unravel before his very eyes with the whole divisiveness and chaos that came with Lindbergh's government.

Funny how HBO released this in 2020 and it's still relevant in today's political climate, even more profound than it actually was when it initially came out.

It just mirrors Trump and his administration during his first term and now his second term and how he rose to POTUS and his destabilising rhetoric or body language to some minorities.

A fitting watch especially during these tumultuous times with one of the biggest political divides the American citizenry and the world has ever experienced.
Just juxtapose the scenarios and characters and it fits perfectly:

Donald Trump as Lindbergh, Joe Biden as Roosevelt, Vladimir Putin as Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany as Russia, poor Europe as Ukraine, the Jews as Immigrants. All the nuance & ingredients to boot..... what's not to like?
Heck with the right fit you can even mirror Nigeria's political and tribal climate in the past two years.


I almost initially gave up on this because it's probably one of the slowest of slowburns I've ever watched and can be really boring and a harrowing watch, at first; but the political subject and the themes talked about holds so much weight to be ignored as well as the top tier writing and performance from the cast which shines bright. And I'm glad I stuck with it.

Premium storytelling and probably the most politically charged HBO show I've ever watched.
it's highly underrated and one the HBO shows that I'm surprised don't have more prominence and being talked about like it should. It's one of those gems I'm glad I found in all the mountainous great content from HBO.

raumdeuter:
Below is an example of what happened at a high school Sport in the US

Giant male in a MA school injured 3 girls during a girls basketball match. They ended the game early before he can hurt more girls and had to forfeit the game due to injuries.

Every single Democrat Senator just voted against keeping men out of women’s sports.

Democrats don’t… pic.twitter.com/sNPH2vGnKD

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 4, 2025

basilico:
Budaatum supports every libersl position whether it's batshit crazy.

raumdeuter:
What is the other side argument that makes sense for boys to play in girls sport

bemeruca:
Anytime you talk about war and land on this site you appear to be wrong. See Gaza, despite not having the ability to fend off Israel, you constantly want them to fight instead of seek peace.

You showed the same delusion for Ukraine. Ukraine should fight but if they cannot fight they should look for peace and that's what Trump is asking for.

Since you don't want their land stolen, go and join them in their fight to take it back

basilico:
How many more dead do you think it should take to bring forth a ceasefire?

bemeruca:
Sign the deal, look for peace, have Americans working on their interest in Ukraine and tell me who born Russia for them to attack. It is common sense.

descarado:
So ladies, let's converse
Topic. Yeast infection.
How can we avoid it with what we eat

basilico:
Turkey is still occupying Cyprus since 1974 ,I have not seen your strongly worded complaint.