₦airaland Forum

OnyeObowo1:
De play..

Diaspora will find massively
Last election was diaspora who wish to come back to invest here.. bro calm down 1st

Problems with fund accountability at the last presidential election under labour party already puts a dent on such enthusiasm. It is also worse now that ndc is headed by dickson . Time will tell. Atiku can not boast of a single governor openly supporting him.

This one does not display nor talk like a professional pilot.

is Ned and Regina back ? i see Regina. This is obviously old video that is at least 4 years old. ADC and NDC will struggle with campaign fund logistics this time around a lot, the momentum is not on both parties side.

eddie7:
If not AI, then he can't be 62 with what I'm seeing in '99

He aged faster in the latter years, i think he suffered partial stroke in 2012, that was when he started aging fast.

ElevationD:
Who owns the oil? When partnership agreements are reached, how can you not insert clauses that favor you?

How are the middle east nations able the run their countries with ease and some citizens not even paying taxes? The same foreign companies operate in Saudi Arabia and the entire Middle East.

There is subsidy on petrol in Saudi Arabia and the citizens do not pay personal income tax. How do they run their nation successfully, making life better for their citizens?

Yes, you may take off subsidy, but you must ensure that life is better for the citizens in the end. Unfortunately your party makes the rich get richer and the poor depend on handouts daily.

Saudi Arabia produces 10 million barrels+ per day vs. 1.7 million barrels per day in Nigeria. Saudi has less than 40 million population vs. 240 million population. Saidi earns high foreign exchange from religious tourism (mecca and medina). Saudi Aramco drills most of its oil unlike Nnpc and co that operates joint venture. To draw a close parallel with Nigeria, maybe you imagine Nigeria producing 50million barrels per day
instead of 1.7 million barrels per day

Stop overating Nigerias earning because of few politicians and civil servants stealing.

geezville86:
Getting a bit tired of seeing some of these indices that have no direct material impact on the common man. Foreign reserves are increasing, fine, the stock market is rising steadily, fine. But can these great results be achieved concurrently with tangible benefits that the common man can feel? Abi no be person wey chop belle full fit carry him disposable income put for stock market?

It is actually impacting, a steady increase will see the exchange rate trending downward as naira will get stronger. A 100 billiion USD in reserves does not necessarily mean they will send money to your bank account, it will create a strong Naira.

A strong Naira will help with price of goods and inflation trending down. the reason Naira that was in the 1680 2 years ago is now 1350. And for those who want to start with preaching to a choir that it was 400 or 150 to 1 usd some years ago, We were subsiding the currency , which was not sustainable and it was set to crash at one point. A true reset of the naira is now the reality that also prevents arbitrage.



The current value of Naira is undervalued, meaning it is set to go lower.

🤭 Baba stopped listening to news. He understood the way to get things done, he would have been moved to make changes if he was listening to uninformed noises. I also knew subsidy was not removed completely on oil until late 2024, it was to prevent an uprising.

Return to subsidy of oil is like giving water to severely hemorrhaging accident victim because they are pleading for water brcause of thirst. A good leader does what is in the best interest of their country.

Its is clear many are only reacting based on their shallow understanding of how economy works, and some others because of preformed hate. He just needs to focus and sustain the momentum.

I know removal of electricity subsidy is the last painful injection Nigerians need. It is a tough love Baba will deliver in its second term to guarantee the right investors in the power triad and increased homes exploring green alternatives. Nigerias restructuring requires tough love and so many genuinely do not realise it, for those sets of people, my hearts are with them. I hope things turnaround fast on the micro economic side of things and they witness progress. Some sets of subsidy may comeback in the near term if Nigeria can atleast increase its revenue in a geometric progression.

I read Ezekwisili talking about Tinubu getting the macro economic stability right and the only thing he is getting right. It takes a very strong performance for your enemy to acknowledge you are getting it right. Ezekwisili was Minister of edication with ASUU strike(s) under her term, but she did not mention that government is getting Nelfund right and meeting ASUU's demand and no more ASUU strikes, nor the good job and policy with technical colleges. Hate beclouds good reasoning. Talk is also very cheap.

nairalanda1:
Yes, we got to be patient a little while...

From the footage, one can see a road under construction, and if we humour your argument, are all major roads in disrepair to start and end construction in months.

Discounting new roads, no government is touching roads maintenance since independence like the current government.

Racoon:
This is the stupid reforms the governors are praising Tinubu for - more monies to loot together.

If you are not going to trust more money in the hands of the governor, may be Nigeria should have a supreme leader or we go back to military junta and the leader can dish out allocation as (s)he likes and command them on how to spend the money.

This so called informed criminal politicians wants to deceive gullible masses that Subsidy of petroleum is the way forward.

Each Governors and LG chairman can subsidise as it pleases them as long as they were elected if we are still practising democracy.

The other day. Kano state governor decided to "subsidise" marriage because i suspect that is what his people want.

There is one thing i am certain of, the less informed and educated masses hardly want any long term need, because of shortsightedness . the average Nigerian even when lettered is "shortsighted".

It is hard to show a poorly educated fellow how a new Lagos -calabar coastal road will attract new investment along the corridor and he or his offspring may be an employment beneficiary in the near term.

h777:
Several key historical and political facts frame these arguments regarding Peter Obi's political career and governance record:

- Fiscal Record & Savings: During his tenure as Governor of Anambra State (2006–2014), Peter Obi prioritized liquid savings and investment over debt accumulation, leaving behind over ₦75 billion in state savings upon exiting office. Critics argue that retaining large capital reserves in a developing economy limits public investment in high-yield infrastructure, while supporters view it as responsible public financial management.

- The 2006/2007 Legal Precedents: Peter Obi’s presidency and governorship records are notable for establishing key legal precedents in Nigeria's judicial history. After being impeached in late 2006, Obi challenged the process in court and was reinstated by the Court of Appeal in February 2007. Following the April 2007 governorship election where Andy Uba was declared winner and sworn in, Obi successfully argued at the Supreme Court that his four-year tenure had not elapsed, leading to Andy Uba's removal after 17 days in office and solidifying legal tenure protections for Nigerian governors.

- Political Godfatherism & Party Politics: Obi initially ran and won under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). After completing his second term, his relationship with his successor, Willie Obiano, fractured amid public disagreements over state finances and political patronage. Obi subsequently departed APGA for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2014, and later joined the Labour Party in 2022 to launch his presidential campaign.

- Constitutional Protections on Impeachment: Under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, removing a sitting President requires a strict two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the National Assembly following a documented investigation of gross misconduct, making presidential impeachment a deliberate and rigorous constitutional procedure.

Beyond artificial intelligence response, what is your take?

All these extreme examples..... if you are earning minimum wage of 70,000 naira monthly , how can you lick 5,000 naira ice cream from KFC per week?....mtcheew. The set of youngies coming now are so confused, lifestyle creep is what kills them. No matter what you earn if you let lifestyle creep control you, it wont appear enough.

h777:
Anambra's history around 2003—specifically the abduction of a sitting governor—remains one of the most stark examples of political godfatherism in Nigeria's Fourth Republic.

P[b]eter Obi’s eventual entry and two-term tenure as governor are widely viewed as a decisive shift in the state's political structure. By bypassing traditional political brokers, prioritizing fiscal discipline, and refusing to share state resources with political patrons, he dismantled the influence that godfathers held over Anambra's governance.[/b]

To his supporters, this track record demonstrates:
- Political Willpower: Standing firm against established power brokers without yielding to compromise.
- Capacity & Prudence: Focusing state funds on direct public infrastructure, education, and health.
- Direct Popular Mandate: Building a movement centered on citizen support rather than reliant on political structures.

The belief that Obi’s presidency poses a structural threat to traditional godfatherism nationwide remains a core driver for his movement.

Fiscal discipline is no guarantee for economic prosperity. The man who decided to keep its coin under the ground in the parable of the talent can be said to be fiscally disciplined but clearly not wise.

How well did he dismantle influence of godfathers if Andy Uba was initially voted and sworn in as Governor in 2007 when Peter Obi was impeached by his state legislator. Was Andy Uba not Part of the Uba brother's that Kidnapped Ngige.

The likelihood of him being impeached like he was in the past if "selected as president" is very high. He can not galvanize Zilch and he is simply banking on disgruntled thinking of economic illiterates and overzealous youths . Peter Obi himself tried to be a Godfather but lost control as expected of his protege Willy Obiano; I am aware Obiano was his Fidelity Bank employee he appointed to replace him. His protege as Governor alleged he was asking for billions of naira as payback for election expenses the reasonwhy they fell out. He has no courage whatsoever , if he did have an ounce of courage a political party created by him will be the kite he will flying under and not standing like a rain beaten chicken with emperor dickson looking at him with disgust.

I can see through people a 1million miles away, he is a disaster waiting to happen, Atiku will even perform better than he will.

SixSeven:
Rotus came from the US. Smart guy but if you listen to him, he's likely to follow a Western-style school of thought and apply it to Nigeria. In fact, I think Tinubu will like him because the capitalism influence is great to talk about in theory but are they appropriate for us? My big question though is that, subsidy is a form of welfare. What are the welfare Nigerian tax payers getting from their government? The elephant in the room is the big question for this subsidy argument,

WHEN ARE OUR NATIONAL REFINERIES GOING TO WORK

That question is as old as Obasanjo's first step into Aso Rock in 1999


I also remember this US Iran war. That war was a big eye opener to both Nigeria and the US. Despite sanctions from the US, Iran has never ever used it as an excuse to not have working refineries yet we blame their war for our fuel price 🤡 That Iran war is a good example that we have wicked people in power. If they can be fighting a war and despite their facilities being hit by US, they choose to repair it in 2 months, there is no analysis wants to tell me about Nigeria except that we don't have the willpower to love the nation. Wicked, wicked people we have in power. Very heartless

The excuses they gave for subsidy removal are weak institutional regulations. No consequence for crime and we've excused it away.

It's always convenient for our so-called educated people to refer to US and west but conveniently ignore your peers who are/were just like you.

Do you live in a cave? Iran-us war has impacted pump price virtually in all countries. Nigeria having 20 owned refineries will not fix this except it wants to sell below pump price, which now means subsidy of oil. In fact if Nigeria runs a refinery and not privately managed, it will become moribund in a short while and a conduit for average corrupt Nigerian managers and cost of production will be higher than comparative refineries.

professore:
Nigerians, I understand your pain

But I will go-ahead with my new policy.

Let me go back to work.


A good leader listens to his people who he is serving. Not adamant. Not doing his own .

What do Nigerians want? Do you think Nigerians know what they want and are willing to work towards it? is there any uniformity in what Nigerians want?
Okay, Nigerians do not want to pay any tax, should the president listen to them ?

The moment she did the first one sometimes back, i knew she was going to get another one. it is actually a mental illness that need treatment. It is a bottomless downward spiral.

Kukutente23:
You're simply a victim of gbajue economics
Go check the data
None of the revenue since this govt came in have exceeded FAAC revenue of small 2018 in real terms. What you're celebrating is the effect of turning naira to tissue paper by the voodoo accountant in Aso Rock
For example total FAAC revenue of 2018 was worth $21bn while total FAAC in 2025 was worth just $15bn
In naira terms, 2018 FAAC was N7.8trn while 2025 FAAC is N23trn.
You see the voodoo so?

You are a victim of progress.

2026 FAAC so far:
January: ₦1.96 trillion
February: ₦1.89 trillion
March: ₦2.04 trillion
April: ₦2.25 trillion
May: ₦2.30 trillion
June: ₦2.55 trillion
July: ₦3.007 trillion

The Country is rebounding and raising revenue as it ought to, the countries revenue in 2026 is set to be twice that of 2025, increasing means to service/repay debt and even borrow more. The next 4 years will be crucial if the current momentum is not only sustained but increased as many of the planted reform begin to produce more fruits, the biggest opportunity area will be increased private sector driven job creation.

Kukutente23:
Wow!!
This is how you understood my post?
Pls what school did you attend
Anyways, go through the numbers and you'll see what I'm talking about if you can understand it

That is how any sensible people understood your post.

All renewed noise because APC lost to an incumbent sitting governor in Osun state is funny to me. The election was going to be close as projected, and APC had 45% of the total votes cast versus 51% of the incumbent governor. Much ado about nothing.

The day the major opposition broke in to two untested parties ADC and NDC is when the January 2027 presidential fate was sealed for APC. Time will tell, i will give my own projection in December ending of 2026 God spare our lives like i did for the 2023 election. I will like to see how that plays out.

Kukutente23:
Kindly point to where I said I don't understand.... And you are so quick to label people when you're failing at basic comprehension

The statement below is what i quoted, and it clearly ask a question affirming a lack of understanding.

It is different to say this report is not true, you stated "if this is true......"

Kukutente23:
If this is true how come the Discos are still posting loses?
The maths is not adding up abeg

Kukutente23:
You should take your time to read through instead of this your pedestrian cookie analogy that's off point

Saying you don't understand suggest to me your understanding is that of a pre teen, i only explained in a way i will explain to a pre teen .

lawani:
Let him make his calculations and post it. Not everybody is an economics lay person that you need only flowery words to bamboozle or convince. If price goes down, it is not inflation, if it remains same it is not inflation, if it rises because of an increase in the cost of production it is also not inflation. You can list products and services by yourself and compare the prices in Aug 2025 to that of today and determine the inflation by yourself using a weighted average

He only talked about 35-40% and did not give any rationale as to how he got it.

I will like to know how he got his weighted average? did he sample the price of steel, cement ,sorghum, millet e.t.c s per kg in July 2026 in Abuja, Lagos, Portharcourt e.t.c Did he determine what the price of 1gb of data plan across networks in July 2025 vs July 2026.

When supposed scholars make flimsy talk like this like a village market woman , it becomes worrisome.

lawani:
Inflation is something anybody can calculate by themselves. It is the level to which the price of consumables have increased over a given period. You take many consumables and find the average

Not true. There are many components of inflation across many sectors. Saying inflation is something someone can calculate themselves is laughable and unscholarly.

Is it Inflation of food, insurance, consumables, manufacturing raw materials ? is it calculated for Ketu, shomolu or kotangora?

If a claimed "professor" begins to apportion a value of 35-40% to an inflation based on feelings i then begin to wonder the quality of his education. What forecasting metric and projected or actual data did he use to estimate 35-40% . He ought to have left it at suspecting it is higher than provided.


Even economic forecasters using forecasting metrics and preliminary data many times than not get it wrong when the actual results are received.

The lay man on the street only think food inflation is what constitutes inflation, the NBS has come to out to say , it has increased in the July 2026 report, but overall inflation is trending down which is sensible IMO. N.B to those who think only on rice and beans inflation, all other components are interwoven and end up impacting food inflation. Anywhere in the world, inflation on the price of oil and gas usually impacts food inflation.

Kukutente23:
If this is true how come the Discos are still posting loses?
The maths is not adding up abeg

it is simple maths. I dont understand why many don't get it. It is the same maths many use to ask "how come Nigeria is borrowing after oil subsidy removal?"

If there are 10 cookies at a total fair market value and selling price of $500 to be sold to 10 kids, if we are to sell only 1 cookie to each kid, they each pay $50. What the band A is doing is causing 1 kid to pay above $50 , your confusion lies here i suspect, if that 1 kid is paying $65 , that 1 kid is subsidising the others by $15. However the other kids are all paying less than $50 with some even getting the cookie at $20, majority at $30. It makes sense that less than $500 will be obtained at the end of the day assuming everyone pays fully.

Kalulu44:
He tried, but that's poor for a striker. That's a statistics for a midfielder and sometimes defenders.
Forget about minutes, go and check goals Solksjaer scored for Man United as a regular substitute. Ferran Torres of Barca and now PSG scored a lot of goals for Barca as not a regular starter.
Or is Goncalo Ramos of PSG.
That not giving enough minutes is not an excuse

if not for stats many of you will revise history. Your prime example: I watched Solksjaer played. 366 games for Manchester united, 126 goals scored.

Any striker with 0.5goal per game for a club is legendary after a sizable games played. While he may not be a legend for the club, which is debatable considering he scored goals that snatched his team from the jaw of relegation.

I doubt if i was born a muslim, i will remain a muslim if a "sheik" , a supposedly highest ranked in my religion talks like this. These people are so interested in heating up the polity.

Kalulu44:
I was expecting the report to reel out how many goals he scored for Forest before the move. But nope, they don't want to spoil his show by writing 25 goals in 150 matches lolz

it is online. he played 90 games and scored 21 goals. And i believe he was not always allowed to play 90 minutes for many of the matches.

progeria it seems like or was it mentioned?

Meanwhile, his uncle had F9 parallel in certificate presented. He who lives in glass house does not throw ......

bentenny:
This is lame journalism from TVC though not surprised.
Bishop Stephen Adegbite claimed that in 2023,Onaiyekan refused to recognize Tinubu as president.
My question is where is the proof to such allegation from adegbite?

he actually did, and said he shoul not be sworn in.
Tinubu is actually a liberal president and many will realise at the end of his tenure.

This rule was used at 2026 world cup. It is now head to head to break points tie and not goal difference. But what was peculiar is that the head to head as the first tie breaker could not used because Nigeria lost to Malawi that Zambia won and Nigeria defeated Zambia. That convoluted arrangement is a big reason Zambia is out.

The next option was to discount the games of the last placed team.

The unusual and unexpected Loss of Nigeria to Malawi is the biggest reason Zambia is out.

My suggestion is that if head to head be used in a tourney, then it must be one that allows qualification for best losers like we saw at the world cup.

This Bishop clearly mentioned that Tinubu should not be sworn in yet some days to May 29, 2023 until the electoral court clears him, it was then i knew he was consumed by his choice and less reasonable.


Who now continues as President after May 29, 2023?

That awkward and irrational call to not swear in an elected president was where he lost me, and not even his preference of a particular candidate.