 Business › Nvidia Hits Historic Milestone As World's First $5 Trillion Company Amid Ai Boom by DrMB(op): 7:22am On Oct 30, 2025 |
Nvidia’s shares rose more than 4% on Wednesday, pushing the company past a historic $5 trillion market capitalization, making it the first publicly traded firm to reach this milestone, as reported by CNBC. The surge highlights Nvidia’s evolution from a gaming-focused chipmaker to a central player in the artificial intelligence industry. The stock has climbed over 50% so far in 2025, fueled by strong demand for AI processors. CEO Jensen Huang said Nvidia expects roughly $500 billion in AI chip orders and announced plans to build seven supercomputers for the U.S. government.
“Shares of Nvidia rose more than 4% Wednesday, making the tech giant the first company to cross the $5 trillion market value threshold.
“The extraordinary milestone reflects a remarkable rise for the company, which has evolved from a niche video game processor to an integral player in the artificial intelligence boom.
“Nvidia’s stock, which closed up 5% Tuesday, has climbed more than 50% year-to-date,” the CNBC report read in part.
In a separate move, Nvidia revealed a $1 billion strategic investment in Nokia, forming a partnership to develop next-generation 6G network technology. Source: https://nairametrics.com/2025/10/29/nvidia-becomes-first-company-to-hit-5-trillion-market-value-amid-ai-boom/#Nairametrics More insights 👇
The CNBC report highlighted that U.S. stocks, driven by excitement around AI, reached new record highs on Tuesday. Tech giants Apple and Microsoft each climbed past a $4 trillion market value as their shares gained momentum.
The sharp rise in AI-focused stocks comes amid concerns that valuations may be stretched, with some analysts warning of a potential market correction.
Earlier this month, the report noted that financial institutions including the International Monetary Fund and Bank of England cautioned that global stock markets could face turbulence if investor enthusiasm for AI cools.
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood flagged the possibility of a short-term “reality check” on AI valuations but dismissed fears of an AI bubble.
“If our expectations for AI … are correct, we are at the very beginning of a technology revolution,” Wood said, according to CNBC at the Saudi Arabia Future Investment Initiative.
Milestones on Nvidia’s journey to $5 trillion
Nvidia’s ascent to a $5 trillion market valuation represents the culmination of decades of innovation and strategic growth. The company first crossed the $1 trillion mark in May 2023, a milestone that placed it among an elite group of technology giants, including Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon.
This achievement reflected Nvidia’s rapid expansion beyond gaming graphics into the broader world of high-performance computing and artificial intelligence.
By February 2024, Nvidia’s market capitalization had doubled to $2 trillion, driven by surging demand for its AI processors and its growing influence in data centers and advanced computing.
The company’s momentum continued, and on June 5, 2024, Nvidia surpassed $3 trillion, becoming the second most valuable public company in the world at the time. This milestone highlighted not only its financial success but also its emergence as a critical player shaping the future of technology.
These milestones illustrate a remarkable trajectory, from a niche GPU manufacturer to a cornerstone of the global AI revolution. 
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| Politics › Tinubu Slashes Presidential Pardon List From 175 To 34 Amid Public Backlash by DrMB(op): 7:24pm On Oct 29, 2025 |
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has significantly reduced the number of convicts slated for presidential pardon, cutting the list from 175 to just 34. The decision follows widespread public criticism over the inclusion of individuals convicted of serious crimes such as murder, kidnapping, and drug-related offences. In a statement released on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu formally exercised his constitutional power of prerogative of mercy by signing the instruments of release for the revised list of beneficiaries.
According to Onanuga, the President’s action was guided by consultations with the Council of State and feedback from the public. The review was conducted under the discretionary powers granted by Section 175(1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
“Consequently, certain persons convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug-related offences, human trafficking, fraud, unlawful possession of firearms/arms dealing, etc., were deleted from the list. Others who had been hitherto pardoned in the old list had their sentences commuted,” the statement read.
Justice, security, and public sentiment
The presidency emphasized that the decision was influenced by the gravity of the offences, national security concerns, and the need to respect the sentiments of crime victims and society at large.
“This action became necessary in view of the seriousness and security implications of some of the offences, the need to be sensitive to the feelings of the victims of the crimes and society in general, the need to boost the morale of law enforcement agencies and adherence to bilateral obligations. The concept of justice as a three-way traffic for the Accused, the Victim, and the State/Society also guided the review,” Onanuga added.
Implementation and structural reforms
The revised list has been transmitted to the Nigerian Correctional Service for implementation.
In a move to improve future pardon exercises, President Tinubu ordered the relocation of the Secretariat of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy from the Federal Ministry of Special Duties to the Federal Ministry of Justice.
Additionally, the Attorney-General of the Federation has been directed to issue new guidelines for the exercise of presidential mercy, mandating consultation with relevant prosecuting agencies to ensure only qualified individuals benefit from future clemency.
Commitment to judicial reform
President Tinubu expressed appreciation for the constructive feedback from stakeholders and the public, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to comprehensive judicial reforms and enhancing the administration of justice in Nigeria.
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| Politics › Where 20% Nigeria's Richest And Poorest Live (by State) by DrMB(op): 7:47am On Oct 29, 2025*. Modified: 8:04am On Oct 29, 2025 |
The data is in! We've the breakdown of where Nigeria's richest 20% and poorest 20% live, and the numbers are startling. From Lagos boasting a massive 86.4% share of the richest to states like Kebbi with only 1.4% in the poorest bracket, the economic map is clearer than ever. What does this gap tell us? Why are all the states with the highest share of the richest citizens located in the South and FCT? Is your state where you expected it to be? Let us know! Drop a comment and let us know your thoughts on this wealth distribution map!👇 WHERE NIGERIA'S RICHEST 20% LIVE (BY STATE)
Top 12:
1 Lagos — 86.4%
2 FCT-Abuja — 59%
3 Edo — 58.1%
4 Anambra — 51.4%
5 Ogun — 51.4%
6 Delta — 50.7%
7 Rivers — 46.7%
8 Ondo — 43.3%
9 Osun — 40.7%
10 Imo — 38.5%
11 Oyo — 38.4%
12 Abia — 38%
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NB: This is the share of each state’s residents who fall within the richest 20% of Nigerians.
WHERE NIGERIA'S POOREST 20% LIVE (BY STATE)
Top 12
1 Plateau — 7.5%
2 Bauchi — 5.1%
3 Ebonyi — 4.9%
4 Sokoto — 4.3%
5 Katsina — 4.1%
6 Taraba — 3.8%
7 Adamawa — 3.1%
8 Borno — 2.7%
9 Yobe — 2.2%
10 Zamfara — 1.9%
11 Jigawa — 1.5%
12 Kebbi — 1.4%
NB: This is the share of each state’s residents who fall within the poorest 20% of Nigerians.
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(NDHS 2024) 
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| Politics › Total Oil And Gas Derivation Paid To Mineral-producing States by DrMB(op): 4:13pm On Oct 28, 2025 |
N134.96bn in total oil and gas derivation was paid to mineral-producing states in September 2025. But look closer at the numbers: Why does Delta State receive almost double the amount of the next highest state, Bayelsa? What significant disparity do you notice between the top four states and the rest? How do you think these funds should be prioritized to impact the lives of citizens in these states? Share your thoughts on the distribution and the economic implications of these figures! Total oil and gas derivation paid to mineral-producing states (Sep 2025)
1. Delta: N43.41bn
2. Bayelsa: N27.74bn
3. Akwa Ibom: N26.23bn
4. Rivers: N23.09bn
5. Ondo: N3.74bn
6. Edo: N3.71bn
7. Imo: N3.32bn
8. Anambra: N1.94bn
9. Abia: N1.78bn
Total: N134.96bn
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| Business › Banks Place Nestoil Under Receivership Over $1bn Debt by DrMB(op): 3:58pm On Oct 28, 2025 |
Did you hear the news? Nestoil's corporate headquarters have been sealed off in Lagos! A consortium of lenders has placed the company under receivership over a jaw-dropping $1 billion debt. Let us know in the comments: What's your immediate reaction to this monumental $1 billion debt crisis? 👇 BREAKING: Banks place Nestoil under receivership over $1bn debt
Police have sealed off the corporate headquarters of Nestoil Limited in Victoria Island, Lagos, after the company was placed under receivership by a consortium of lenders over a reported $1 billion debt.
A federal high court sitting in Lagos had on October 22, 2025 issued an order of Mareva authorising First Trustees and its subsidiary, FBNQuest Merchant Bank, to take over the company’s assets.
Justice D. I. Dipeolu issued the injunction against Nestoil Limited and its affiliate, Neconde Energy Limited, as well as Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi and Nnenna Obiejesi, the principal promoters.
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| Politics › Nigeria's VAT Performance Against The N625.13bn Budgeted |january-september 2025 by DrMB(op): 10:23am On Oct 28, 2025 |
Did you see these numbers? From January to September 2025, Nigeria OVERPERFORMED its monthly VAT budget every single month! September capped it off with an incredible 40% overperformance (N872.63bn actual vs. N625.13bn budgeted)! But the big question is: What's driving this phenomenal surge in revenue? Is it increased compliance, better economic activity, or a combination of strategic fiscal policies? More importantly, where should these extra billions be prioritized for maximum national impact? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇 Nigeria's VAT performance against the N625.13bn budgeted (January-September 2025)
January:
Actual: N771.89bn
Budgeted: N625.13bn
Overperformed: by 23% February:
Actual: N654.46bn
Budgeted: N625.13bn
Overperformed: by 5% March:
Actual: N637.62bn
Budgeted: N625.13bn
Overperformed: by 2% April:
Actual: N642.26bn
Budgeted: N625.13bn
Overperformed: by 3% May:
Actual: N742.82bn
Budgeted: N625.13bn
Overperformed: by 19% June:
Actual: N678.17bn
Budgeted: N625.13bn
Overperformed: by 8% July:
Actual: N687.93bn
Budgeted: N625.13bn
Overperformed: by 10% August:
Actual: N722.62bn
Budgeted: N625.13bn
Overperformed: by 16% September:
Actual: N872.63bn
Budgeted: N625.13bn
Overperformed: by 40%
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| Romance › Men: Average Number Of Sexual Partners In Lifetime - By Zone by DrMB(op): 8:30am On Oct 27, 2025 |
9.9 vs. 1.9 - That's not a price difference; it's the gap in the average number of lifetime sexual partners for men between Nigeria's zones! Wait... Is your zone the 9.9 or the 1.9? 👀 We're looking into the controversial data on the AVERAGE NUMBER OF SEXUAL PARTNERS IN LIFETIME for Nigerian men, and one zone is blowing the others out of the water! Which zone's average surprised you the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇 Let's talk about what the NDHS data really means. MEN: AVERAGE NUMBER OF SEXUAL PARTNERS IN LIFETIME - By Zone
1 South South — 9.9
2 South East — 6.6
3 South West — 4.2
4 North East — 3.2
5 North Central — 3.2
6 North West — 1.9
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(NDHS 2018) 
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| Politics › Lagos Records Highest Non-import Value Added Tax (VAT) by DrMB(op): 5:57pm On Oct 26, 2025 |
Lagos collected more than 18 times the amount of the next highest state, Rivers (N85.43m). What strategic policies or economic factors make Lagos's non-import VAT generation so disproportionately high? With a staggering N396.08 million in non-import VAT, Lagos single-handedly accounts for over 56% of the N698.93 million total collected across all 37 entities! What can other states do to boost their local economic activity and increase their non-import VAT contribution? Share your thoughts and hit the like button if you found this data shocking! Lagos records highest non-import VAT (Sep 2025)
1. Lagos: N396.08m
2. Rivers: N85.43m
3. Oyo: N37.95m
4. FCT: N21.78m
5. Kano: N13.82m
6. Delta: N12.37m
7. Osun: N9.67m
8. Kaduna: N9.28m
9. Edo: N8.78m
10. Bayelsa: N8.02m
11. Benue: N6.92m
12. Jigawa: N6.37m
13. Akwa Ibom: N6.05m
14. Sokoto: N5.06m
15. Borno: N4.75m
16. Ondo: N4.66m
17. Zamfara: N4.47m
18. Katsina: N4.22m
19. Yobe: N4.15m
20. Kwara: N4.04m
21. Imo: N3.99m
22. Plateau: N3.62m
23. Niger: N3.51m
24. Gombe: N3.40m
25. Ekiti: N3.31m
26. Enugu: N3.21m
27. Kebbi: N2.98m
28. Ogun: N2.76m
29. Ebonyi: N2.71m
30. Anambra: N2.60m
31. Nasarawa: N2.34m
32. Adamawa: N2.09m
33. Bauchi: N1.94m
34. Kogi: N1.80m
35. Abia: N1.73m
36. Taraba: N1.63m
37. Cross River: N1.45m
Total: N698.93m
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| Health › Top & Bottom 10 States By Total Fertility Rate: Number Of Children Per Woman by DrMB(op): 2:45pm On Oct 25, 2025 |
The latest Total Fertility Rate (TFR) data reveals a massive geographical gulf in Nigeria's demographics. TFR is the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime, and the difference between the Top 10 and Bottom 10 states is staggering. How should state and federal governments adjust their policies on healthcare, infrastructure, and education to plan for these dramatically different population growth rates? Which policy change is most urgent given these numbers? Say it if this data surprised you! Drop your analysis in the comments! 👇 Top 10 states by total fertility rate: Number of children per woman ages 15-49 (2023-2024)
1. Yobe: 7.5
2. Jigawa: 6.9
3. Kebbi: 6.6
4. Borno: 6.5
5. Zamfara: 6.3
6. Bauchi: 6.2
7. Kano: 5.8
8. Katsina: 5.7
9. Kaduna: 5.6
10. Gombe: 5.5
Total fertility rate is the average number of children a woman would have by the end of her childbearing years if she bore children at the current age-specific fertility rates.
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Bottom 10 states by total fertility rate: Number of children per woman ages 15-49 (2023-2024)
1. Rivers: 2.9
2. Cross River: 3.0
3. Ondo: 3.1
4. FCT: 3.2
5. Lagos: 3.2
6. Akwa Ibom: 3.3
7. Osun: 3.3
8. Oyo: 3.3
9. Edo: 3.3
10. Benue: 3.5
Total fertility rate is the average number of children a woman would have by the end of her childbearing years if she bore children at the current age-specific fertility rates.
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| Health › Top 15 Countries With The Highest Testosterone Levels by DrMB(op): 7:54am On Oct 25, 2025*. Modified: 2:10pm On Oct 25, 2025 |
Ever wondered where the world's highest average testosterone levels are found? The data is fascinating, with countries from Asia, Europe, and Africa dominating the list! What factors, from diet and lifestyle to genetics and environment, do you think contribute most to these wide variations in testosterone levels across the globe? If you had to guess, which country would you have expected to see on this list that isn't here? Check the list below to see where your country ranks, and tell us which country's high level surprises you the most in the comments! 👇 Countries with the Highest Testosterone Levels
Uzbekistan 🇺🇿: 773 ng/dL (Asia)
Croatia 🇭🇷: 752 ng/dL (Europe)
Cameroon 🇨🇲: 731 ng/dL (Africa)
Azerbaijan 🇦🇿: 694 ng/dL (Asia)
Mongolia 🇲🇳: 693 ng/dL (Asia)
Ethiopia 🇪🇹: 671 ng/dL (Africa)
D.R. Congo 🇨🇩: 668 ng/dL (Africa)
Nigeria 🇳🇬: 625 ng/dL (Africa)
Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦: 599 ng/dL (Asia)
Sudan 🇸🇩: 588 ng/dL (Africa)
Uganda 🇺🇬: 586 ng/dL (Africa)
Netherlands 🇳🇱: 571 ng/dL (Europe)
Serbia 🇷🇸: 570 ng/dL (Europe)
Ghana 🇬🇭: 569 ng/dL (Africa)
Denmark 🇩🇰: 566 ng/dL (Europe)
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SOURCE: WORLD POPULATION REVIEW 
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| Politics › FATF Delists Nigeria From Global Money Laundering Watchlist by DrMB(op): 5:57pm On Oct 24, 2025 |
Could this immediately unlock more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and improve Nigeria's standing in global financial markets? What immediate benefits do you expect to see for Nigerian businesses and banks operating internationally? Now that the pressure is off, how can Nigeria ensure these stronger financial controls remain a permanent priority? Share this good news and drop your comments below on what this means for Nigeria's global standing! 👇 BREAKING: FATF delists Nigeria from global money laundering watchlist
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has delisted Nigeria from its greylist of countries with deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks.
The global finance watchdog announced the decision at the end of a plenary meeting on Friday.
South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso were among the four African countries removed from the list.
The FTAF said the countries’ governments stepped up efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1981750843750682656/photo/1 
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| Politics › FIRS, Customs Generate ₦6.41 Trillion In 9 Months by DrMB(op): 8:33am On Oct 24, 2025 |
Between January and September 2025, Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Customs Service (NCS) delivered an economic thunderbolt, collecting a combined N6.41 TRILLION in Value Added Tax (VAT)!
With this massive injection of funds into the economy, what are the top 3 national projects or sectors the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) should prioritize for disbursement?
Do these record-breaking figures indicate stronger economic activity, better tax compliance, or primarily the effect of inflation and exchange rate changes?
Share your thoughts on how this massive N6.41trn should be spent!
Federal Inland Revenue Service collects N4.92trn in value added tax (VAT) (Jan-Sep 2025)
Jan: N564.61bn
Feb: N499.77bn
Mar: N492.58bn
Apr: N464.50bn
May: N565.33bn
Jun: N524.87bn
Jul: N528.62bn
Aug: N575.85bn
Sep: N698.93bn
Total: N4.92trn https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1981432267466821950Nigeria Customs Service collects N1.49trn in value added tax (VAT) (Jan-Sep 2025)
Jan: N207.27bn
Feb: N154.69bn
Mar: N145.04bn
Apr: N177.76bn
May: N177.49bn
Jun: N153.29bn
Jul: N159.32bn
Aug: N146.77bn
Sep: N173.70bn
Total: N1.49trn https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1981432158754656285<FAAC> #TheCableIndex 
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| Foreign Affairs › Annual Salary Of 40 World Leaders, Ranked From $9.6 Billion To $7K by DrMB(op): 9:31pm On Oct 23, 2025 |
Would you ever guess the salary difference between world leaders is this HUGE? 💰 Which country's leader salary shocked you the most, the billion dollar ones, or the ones near the bottom? 👇 We broke down the approximate annual salaries of Prime Ministers, Presidents, and Kings across 40 nations! Swipe through to see the full list and tell us your reaction! Let us know in the comments: If you could set the salary for one of these leaders, who would it be and what would you pay them? 💵 Annual Salary of PM / President / King
1. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia → $9.6 billion
2. 🇦🇪 UAE → $4.61 billion
3. 🇰🇼 Kuwait → $165 million
4. 🇲🇨 Monaco → $52 million
5. 🇳🇴 Norway → $33 million
6. 🇸🇪 Sweden → $16 million
7. 🇩🇰 Denmark → $11 million
8. 🇳🇱 Netherlands → $6 million
9. 🇯🇵 Japan → $3 million
10. 🇨🇭 Switzerland → $507k
11. 🇮🇪 Ireland → $401k
12. 🇺🇸 USA → $400k
13. 🇦🇹 Austria → $378k
14. 🇦🇺 Australia → $354k
15. 🇪🇸 Spain → $304k
16. 🇨🇦 Canada → $290k
17. 🇮🇹 Italy → $275k
18. 🇩🇪 Germany → $268k
19. 🇰🇷 South Korea → $211k
20. 🇹🇷 Turkey → $197k
21. 🇫🇷 France → $194k
22. 🇫🇮 Finland → $141k
23. 🇷🇺 Russia → $136k
24. 🇧🇷 Brazil → $102k
25. 🇮🇳 India → $84k
26. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria → $79k
27. 🇪🇬 Egypt → $70k
28. 🇵🇱 Poland → $70k
29. 🇲🇽 Mexico → $68k
30. 🇵🇰 Pakistan → $65k
31. 🇦🇷 Argentina → $52k
32. 🇻🇪 Venezuela → $49k
33. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia → $45k
34. 🇧🇾 Belarus → $33k
35. 🇨🇳 China → $22k
36. 🇧🇩 Bangladesh → $17k
37. 🇷🇸 Serbia → $15k
38. 🇺🇦 Ukraine → $12k
39. 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan → $11k
40. 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka → $7k
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| Politics › Total Number Of Completed Online And Physical Voters Registration In Nigeria by DrMB(op): 1:28pm On Oct 23, 2025 |
Ready to see which states are leading the charge for democracy in Nigeria? 🇳🇬 Were you one of the 1,710,450 who completed voter registration last week? What do these numbers tell us about the future of Nigeria's elections? Your Voice is the Missing Number. Secure Your Power." DON'T BE A STATISTIC ON THE SIDELINES! The future of your state is being written right now. Go and COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION today. Your PVC is your power, get it! Hit 'Share' and challenge 3 friends to complete theirs this week! Check out the full breakdown below and find out where your state ranks! 👇 Total number of completed online and physical voters registration in Nigeria (Oct 13-17, 2025)
1. Osun: 151,593
2. FCT: 106,855
3. Kano: 96,280
4. Imo: 90,469
5. Sokoto: 86,183
6. Lagos: 85,831
7. Borno: 85,720
8. Kogi: 67,936
9. Kaduna: 60,595
10. Zamfara: 60,424
11. Kastina: 59,522
12. Jigawa: 58,460
13. Kebbi: 57,723
14. Akwa Ibom: 53,451
15. Niger: 49,443
16. Oyo: 48,495
17. Delta: 47,888
18. Ogun: 47,140
19. Yobe:36,550
20. Adamawa: 36,286
21. Kwara: 32,027
22. Bauchi: 28,555
23. Rivers: 28,507
24. Bayelsa:28,019
25. Ekiti: 24,662
26. Gombe: 24,289
27. Benue: 24,211
28. Ebonyi: 23,662
29. Nasarawa: 22,766
30. Plateau: 18,041
31. Edo: 13,905
32. Taraba: 13,601
33. Ondo: 12,664
34. Enugu: 12,170
35. Cross River: 9,634
36. Abia: 6,893
Total: 1,710,450
Registration is suspended in Anambra state until after the governorship election on Nov 8, 2025.
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| Politics › List Of Witnesses Nnamdi Kanu Wants To Call In His ‘treason’ Trial by DrMB(op): 7:01am On Oct 23, 2025 |
Nnamdi Kanu's 'treason' trial in 2025 is already making headlines with a bombshell list of witnesses, including current and former Governors, Ministers, and top security chiefs! Does this witness list signify a strong, prepared defence ready to challenge the Nigerian state's case head-on? Or is it a strategic move to raise the political stakes? Do you believe this powerful list increases Nnamdi Kanu's chances of a successful defence and ultimate release? Let us know your thoughts below! 👇 List of witnesses Nnamdi Kanu wants to call in his ‘treason’ trial (2025)
1. Theophilus Danjuma, former chief of army
2. Turkur Buratai, former chief of army staff of Nigeria
3. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state
4. Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo state
5. Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT)
6. Okezie Ikpeazu, former governor of Abia state
7. Dave Umahi, minister of works
8. Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation
9. Ahmed Rufai, immediate past director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA)
10. Yusuf Bichi, former director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS)
11. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, current DSS DG
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| Sports › Nigeria Tops List Of African Countries Represented In The Premier League by DrMB(op): 3:45pm On Oct 22, 2025 |
Did you know Nigeria is absolutely dominating the list of African countries in the Premier League? 🇳🇬 That's almost 60 Super Eagles and Nigerian diaspora talent gracing the biggest league in the world, with a massive lead over the 2nd country! The stats don't lie. Nigeria is the powerhouse of African football in the EPL. Which Nigerian player are you most excited to watch this season, and which country do you think will challenge Nigeria for the top spot next year? Let us know your thoughts and predictions for the rest of the season in the comments!👇 Nigeria tops list of African countries represented in the Premier League (Sept 2025)
1. Nigeria 🇳🇬: 57 players
2. Senegal 🇸🇳: 46 players
3. Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮: 44 players
4. Cameroon 🇨🇲: 35 players
5. Ghana 🇬🇭: 34 players
6. Morocco 🇲🇦: 28 players
7. DR Congo 🇨🇩: 23 players
8. Algeria 🇩🇿: 19 players
9. Mali 🇲🇱: 19 players
10. South Africa 🇿🇦: 16 players
11. Egypt 🇪🇬: 14 players
12. Tunisia 🇹🇳: 8 players
13. Zimbabwe 🇿🇼: 8 players
14. Guinea 🇬🇳: 6 players
15. Sierra Leone 🇸🇱: 6 players
16. Gabon 🇬🇦: 5 players
17. Zambia 🇿🇲: 5 players
18. Congo 🇨🇬: 4 players
19. Togo 🇹🇬: 4 players
20. Angola 🇦🇴: 4 players
21. Burkina Faso 🇧🇫: 4 players
22. Benin 🇧🇯: 3 players
23. Burundi 🇧🇮: 2 players
24. Cape Verde 🇨🇻: 2 players
25. Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶: 2 players
26. Liberia 🇱🇷: 2 players
27. Mauritania 🇲🇷: 2 players
28. Seychelles 🇸🇨: 2 players
29. Gambia 🇬🇲: 2 players
30. Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼: 2 players
31. Kenya 🇰🇪: 1 player
32. Tanzania 🇹🇿: 1 player
33. Central African Republic 🇨🇫: 1 player
34. Mozambique 🇲🇿: 1 player
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| Politics › Performance Of Agencies’ Contribution To FAAC Against Budget Targets by DrMB(op): 3:18pm On Oct 22, 2025 |
Let's look into the full Jan–Sept 2025 performance breakdown to see how the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, FIRS, Customs, and the top oil regulators stack up! Did Nigeria's key revenue agencies hit their financial targets this year? The latest data on contributions to FAAC (Federally Allocation Account Committee) is here, and the results are a mixed bag! While one ministry absolutely smashed its budget, others fell dramatically short. Why is NNPC Limited's performance so far below target? 👇 Performance of agencies’ contribution to FAAC against budget targets (Jan–Sept 2025)
1. Ministry of Solid Minerals Development: Overperformed by 100%
2. Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS): Overperformed by 21%
3. Nigeria Customs Service: Overperformed by 5%
4. Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission: Underperformed by 43%
5. Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited: Underperformed by 93%
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1980911906945720448
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| Politics › Nigeria: Lowest-ranked Among Africa's 'less Restricted' On Free Expression by DrMB(op): 2:30pm On Oct 21, 2025*. Modified: 2:55pm On Oct 21, 2025 |
Botswana, South Africa, The Gambia... Nigeria? When it comes to freedom of expression, Nigeria ranks 14th out of these 14 'less restricted' African nations. Why are we trailing countries like Malawi and Zambia? What keeps Nigeria glued to the lowest spot? Check out the full 2025 ranking and tell us: What is the number one policy change Nigeria needs to climb this list? Let's discuss! Nigeria records the lowest position among Africa’s less restricted countries on freedom of expression (2025)
1. Botswana 🇧🇼
2. South Africa 🇿🇦
3. The Gambia 🇬🇲
4. Ghana 🇬🇭
5. Namibia 🇳🇦
6. Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
7. Malawi 🇲🇼
8. Kenya 🇰🇪
9. Zambia 🇿🇲
10. Niger 🇳🇪
11. Liberia 🇱🇷
12. Lesotho 🇱🇸
13. Benin 🇧🇯
14. Nigeria 🇳🇬
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1980315778550239244?t=9MYk_Pjq0spsHmtRIPR85Q&s=09
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| Business › Who Wins This Award For Best Nigerian Billionaire Product Marketer? by DrMB(op): 12:48pm On Oct 21, 2025 |
Launching a new product and need a marketing powerhouse? Forget the usual influencers! If you could pick one Nigerian billionaire to front your campaign, who has the marketing magic? Is it Aliko Dangote's industrial reach, Femi Otedola's energy swagger, Abdul Samad Rabiu's quiet empire growth, Mike Adenuga's 'Globacom' brand blitz, or Tony Elumelu's pan-African entrepreneurial vision? Who's your pick?👇 IF YOU HAVE A PRODUCT TO LAUNCH WHICH ONE OF THESE BILLIONAIRES WILL MAKE A GOOD MARKETER
Aliko Dangote
Femi Otedola
Abdul Samad Rabiu
Mike Adenuga
Tony Elumelu
#Nairametrics https://x.com/Nairametrics/status/1980575902334632149
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| Food › Average Daily Cost Of A Healthy Diet (cohd) By State In Nigeria by DrMB(op): 4:07pm On Oct 20, 2025 |
Is your state one of the most expensive places in Nigeria to eat healthy? Take a look at the Average Daily Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) by state for 2024. Does this match your reality? Which state's cost shocks you the most? Can you afford a healthy diet where you live? Tell us what you think in the comments below! 👇 Average daily cost of a healthy diet (CoHD) by state in Nigeria (2024)
1. Osun: N1,867
2. Ekiti: N1,808
3. Ogun: N1,788
4. Rivers: N1,780
5. Bayelsa: N1,742
6. Akwa Ibom: N1,729
7. Oyo: N1,728
8. Delta: N1,718
9. Lagos: N1,702
10. Ondo: N1,690
11. Edo: N1,658
12. Bauchi: N1,658
13. Cross River: N1,656
14. Ebonyi: N1,561
15. Gombe: N1,514
16. Yobe: N1,474
17. Abia: N1,473
18. Kogi: N1,464
19. Borno: N1,457
20. Kwara: N1,446
21. Anambra: N1,441
22. Plateau: N1,439
23. Benue: N1,413
24. Imo: N1,393
25. Kebbi: N1,366
26. Zamfara: N1,354
27. Jigawa: N1,342
28. Enugu: N1,314
29. Kano: N1,296
30. Niger: N1,286
31. FCT: N1,283
32. Nasarawa: N1,275
33. Sokoto: N1,248
34. Adamawa: N1,245
35. Katsina: N1,239
36. Taraba: N1,230
37. Kaduna: N1,227
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| Politics › Re: Lagos Leads The Climate Governance Performance Ranking In Nigeria by DrMB(op): 7:30am On Oct 20, 2025 |
DrMB:
Did you see this?! 👀 Lagos leads the climate governance performance ranking in Nigeria, but look at some of the other states!
What specific policies, institutional frameworks, and projects enabled Lagos, Gombe, and Ebonyi to secure the top three spots in the 2024 Climate Governance Performance Ranking, what are the most significant governance and implementation gaps in the lowest-ranked states (like Kano and Zamfara), and how will the Federal Ministry of Environment use this ranking as an accountability tool to drive better performance, attract green investment, and accelerate climate action across all 36 states?
Drop your state's rank and your opinion in the comments! 👇 Related Topic: Alimosho Received Highest Share Of N246.78m Ecological Funds Disbursed To Lagos https://www.nairaland.com/8543339/alimosho-received-highest-share-n246.78m |
| Politics › Alimosho Received Highest Share Of N246.78m Ecological Funds Disbursed To Lagos by DrMB(op): 7:26am On Oct 20, 2025 |
Alimosho LGA received the largest share of the N246.78 million ecological funds disbursed to Lagos Local Government Areas in July 2025, topping the list with N25.73 million! This fund is designed to combat serious environmental challenges like flooding and erosion. Do you think the allocation truly reflects the ecological problems in your area? What specific projects should the top recipients like Alimosho, Ajeromi, and Kosofe prioritize with these funds? Alimosho received highest share of N246.78m ecological funds disbursed to Lagos LGAs (July 2025)
1. Alimosho: N25.73m
2. Ajeromi: N15.96m
3. Kosofe: N15.33m
4. Mushin: N14.91m
5. Oshodi: N14.77m
6. Ojo: N14.47m
7. Ikorodu: N14.17m
8. Surulere: N13.07m
9. Agege: N12.41m
10. Ifako-Ijaye: N11.92m
11. Somolu: N11.42
12. Eti-Osa: N10.47m
13. Ikeja: N10.31m
14. Amowo-Odofin: N10.06m
15. Lagos Mainland: N9.96m
16. Badagry: N9.45m
17. Epe: N8.68m
18. Apapa: N8.46m
19. Lagos Island: N8.25m
20. Ibeju-Lekki: N6.99m
Total: N246.78m
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1979934054515708045
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Related Topic: Lagos Leads The Climate Governance Performance Ranking In Nigeria https://www.nairaland.com/8542770/lagos-leads-climate-governance-performance 
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| Investment › NGX Top 10 Price Gainers & Equity Weekly Turnover Value (oct 13-17, 2025) by DrMB(op): 11:30am On Oct 19, 2025 |
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) stock market experienced a strong, broadly positive week for the period ended October 17, 2025, marking its sixth consecutive weekly gain. Look into the details and tell us what you're buying, selling, or watching next! 👇 NGX top 10 price gainers (Oct 13-17, 2025)
1. Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc: +11.21%
2. Royal Exchange Plc: +11.11%
3. Eunisell Interlinked Plc: +10.00%
4. SFS Real Estate Investment Trust: +9.88%
5. Omatek Ventures Plc: +9.49%
6. Transcorp Power Plc: +8.92%
7. Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc: +8.26%
8. Universal Insurance Plc: +8.11%
9. Vitafoam Nig Plc: +7.41%
10. Prestige Assurance Plc: +6.51%
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1979540469282652309
Equity weekly turnover value on NGX (Oct 13-17, 2025)
13 October: N13.47bn
15 October: N17.32bn
15 October: N12.36bn
16 October: N16.80bn
17 October: N16.67bn
Total: N76.62bn
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1979531183907078254
Top 10 turnover values for consumer goods (Oct 17, 2025)
1. Nascon Allied Industries Plc: N689.75m
2. Nigerian Breweries Plc: N664.06m
3. Vitafoam Nigeria Plc: N644.43m
4. Nestlé Nigeria Plc: N283.66m
5. Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc: N141.43m
6. PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: N131.10m
7. BUA Foods Plc: N85.36m
8. Cadbury Nigeria Plc: N28.28m
9. Unilever Nigeria Plc: N26.22m
10. Honeywell Flour Mills Plc: N15.90m
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1979253583783539129
Flash back: NGX Top 10 Price Gainers & Decliners (6-10 Oct 2025) https://www.nairaland.com/8538735/ngx-top-10-price-gainers
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| Politics › Lagos Leads The Climate Governance Performance Ranking In Nigeria by DrMB(op): 8:22am On Oct 19, 2025 |
Did you see this?! 👀 Lagos leads the climate governance performance ranking in Nigeria, but look at some of the other states! What specific policies, institutional frameworks, and projects enabled Lagos, Gombe, and Ebonyi to secure the top three spots in the 2024 Climate Governance Performance Ranking, what are the most significant governance and implementation gaps in the lowest-ranked states (like Kano and Zamfara), and how will the Federal Ministry of Environment use this ranking as an accountability tool to drive better performance, attract green investment, and accelerate climate action across all 36 states? Drop your state's rank and your opinion in the comments! 👇 Lagos leads the climate governance performance ranking in Nigeria (2024)
1. Lagos
2. Gombe
3. Ebonyi
4. Borno and Ekiti
6. Edo and Niger
8. Abia
9. Ogun
10. Kwara
11. Anambra
12. Bayelsa, Delta and Yobe
15. Adamawa
16. Kaduna
17. Sokoto
18. Enugu and Taraba
20. Kogi
21. Bauchi
22. Ondo
23. Cross River
24. Imo
25. Akwa Ibom and Katsina
27. Benue and Plateau
29. Rivers
30. Osun
31. Kebbi
32. Nasarawa
33. Jigawa
34. Oyo
35. Kano
36. Zamfara
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| Politics › Re: Discover States With Highest FAAC Shares In South-west & South-east + Full List by DrMB(op): 5:35pm On Oct 18, 2025 |
IGBOPROMISE1:
Care to tell us why your ‘comparative analysis’ starts and stops only with the south-west and south-east!? You people are constantly stuck in dick-measuring mode with the Igbo….in fact it’s an obsession! As una control Aso-Rock now, any Igbo thinking there are not some in there with this same obsessive mindset who are sabotaging Igbo interests just to hold Ndigbo down, such a naive Igbo needs to wake up and smell the coffee! Check FAAC full list with other states here https://www.nairaland.com/8541817/faac-which-state-received-highest |
| Business › Lagos Tops The List Of The Fastest-growing Emerging Tech Ecosystems In The World by DrMB(op): 12:57pm On Oct 18, 2025 |
Forget what you thought you knew about global tech. 🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria, isn't just growing, it's DOMINATING! Is your city on the list? Lagos, just made history, topping the ranking as the fastest-growing emerging tech ecosystem in the world for 2025! What does this mean for the future of tech? Drop your thoughts below! 👇🇳🇬 Lagos tops the list of the fastest-growing emerging tech ecosystems in the world (2025)
1. Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
2. Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷
3. Pune, India 🇮🇳
4. Belo Horizonte, Brazil 🇧🇷
5. Mumbai, India 🇮🇳
6. Curitiba, Brazil 🇧🇷
7. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
8. Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦
9. Chennai, India 🇮🇳
10. Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 🇻🇳
11. Kyiv, Ukraine 🇺🇦
12. Mexico City, Mexico 🇲🇽
13. Vilnius, Lithuania 🇱🇹
14. Jakarta, Indonesia 🇮🇩
15. Bengaluru, India 🇮🇳
16. Zagreb, Croatia 🇭🇷
17. Dhaka, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
18. Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭
19. Santiago de Chile, Chile 🇨🇱
20. Kampala, Uganda 🇺🇬
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| Politics › Re: FAAC: Which State Received Highest Share Of The Federation Account Allocation? by DrMB(op): 12:27pm On Oct 18, 2025 |
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| Politics › Re: FAAC: Which State Received Highest Share Of The Federation Account Allocation? by DrMB(op): 12:26pm On Oct 18, 2025 |
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| Politics › Discover States With Highest FAAC Shares In South-west & South-east + Full List by DrMB(op): 7:13am On Oct 18, 2025 |
Curious about Nigeria’s FAAC allocation? From Lagos leading the South-West with N279.03bn (Jan-Jul 2025), Anambra topping the South-East with N111.85bn, and Delta dominating the South-South with N361.23bn thanks to the 13% derivation bonus, how are these funds shaping our future? Is Kano’s N245.89bn driving the North-West, or Borno’s N198.73bn setting the pace in the North-East? Could Niger’s N214.56bn be the North-Central key player? Let's look into the numbers, join the conversation, and let’s explore: Are these allocations fueling progress, or just numbers on a page? Lagos receives highest share of FAAC allocation in south-west (Jan-Jul 2025)
1. Lagos: N279.03bn
2. Oyo: N119.81bn
3. Ondo: N109.64bn
4. Osun: N79.86bn
5. Ekiti: N70.83bn
6. Ogun: N67.19bn
Total: N726.37bn
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1979251187523137651
Anambra records highest share of FAAC allocation in south-east (Jan-Jul 2025)
1. Anambra: N111.85bn
2. Imo: N105.59bn
3. Abia: N98.12bn
4. Enugu: N92.71bn
5. Ebonyi: N78.29bn
Total: N486.57bn
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1979245720877060132
Check FAAC full list with other states here https://www.nairaland.com/8541817/faac-which-state-received-highest
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| Politics › FAAC: Which State Received Highest Share Of The Federation Account Allocation? by DrMB(op): 4:13pm On Oct 17, 2025 |
The sheer scale of the latest FAAC allocations for the first seven months of 2025 has ignited a national debate! With a staggering difference between the top-receiving and lower-receiving geopolitical zones, the data points to a crucial factor: the 13% Derivation Fund. is the current revenue-sharing formula a fair and effective tool for balanced national development, or does it permanently entrench regional fiscal disparity? What are your takeaways from these figures? Tell us in the comments! 👇 Borno leads north-east states in FAAC allocation (Jan-Jul 2025)
1. Borno: N109.99bn
2. Adamawa: N90.09bn
3. Bauchi: N87.50bn
4. Yobe: N86.29bn
5. Taraba: N84.57bn
6. Gombe: N75.92bn
Total: N534.37bn
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1979165498207056219
Kano records highest share of FAAC allocation in north-west (Jan-Jul 2025)
1. Kano: N149.81bn
2. Katsina: N109.31bn
3. Jigawa: N106.87bn
4. Sokoto: N97.05bn
5. Kebbi: N94.69bn
6. Kaduna: N92.98bn
7. Zamfara: N89.26bn
Total: N739.98bn
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1979162886388773198
Delta records highest share of FAAC allocation received among south-south states(Jan-Jul 2025)
1. Delta: N361.23bn
2. Rivers: N301.18bn
3. Akwa Ibom: N278.11bn
4. Bayelsa: N274.81bn
5. Edo: N108.93bn
6. Cross River: N72.45bn
Total: N1.40trn
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1979161318272680283
Benue records highest share of FAAC allocation received among north-central states (Jan-Jul 2025)
1. Benue: N104.58bn
2. Niger: N97.38bn
3. Kogi: N95.20bn
4. Plateau: N86.68bn
5. Kwara: N81.97bn
6. Nasarawa: N82.86bn
Total: N548.68bn
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1979158716319465772
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| Politics › Top 10 States With Highest & Lowest Year-On-Year Food Inflation Rate (Sept 2025) by DrMB(op): 5:22pm On Oct 16, 2025 |
28.7% vs. 2.8%: How can the cost of food rise nearly 10 times faster in one state than another? Nigeria's latest food inflation report (September 2025) reveals a shocking disparity in the price of food across the country, showing a clear North-South divide in price stability. Why are states like Ekiti, Rivers, and Lagos being hit so hard, while Bauchi, Niger, and Anambra enjoy single-digit increases? Share your state and tell us: What's the price of a bag of rice or a basket of tomatoes in your city today? Let's compare! 👇 Top 10 states with highest year-on-year food inflation rate (Sept 2025)
1. Ekiti: 28.7%
2. Rivers: 24.2%
3. Nasarawa: 22.7%
4. Oyo: 22.6%
5. Taraba: 22.2%
6. Bayelsa: 21.9%
7. Ogun: 21.4%
8. Lagos: 21.2%
9. Kwara: 20.3%
10. Enugu: 19.4%
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1978747748095864965
Top 10 states with lowest year-on-year food inflation rate (Sept 2025)
1. Bauchi: 2.8%
2. Niger: 8.4%
3. Anambra: 8.4%
4. Benue: 8.6%
5. Akwa Ibom: 9.0%
6. Ondo: 10.6%
7. Abuja: 11.0%
8. Plateau: 11.2%
9. Gombe: 11.7%
10. Jigawa: 12.1%
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1978752777972064753
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| Politics › Is there a direct 'Delete' option for posts on Nairaland? by DrMB(op): 5:13pm On Oct 16, 2025*. Modified: 5:39pm On Oct 16, 2025 |
Is there a direct 'Delete' option for posts on Nairaland? If yes, where exactly is it?
[MOD/ADMIN: Please delete this post/thread. Posted by mistake. Thank you.] |
