I have seen many people complain about this issue of their Facebook group posts needing approval even in groups that require no admin's approval.
If your Facebook group post is needing admins approval, it's likely due to one or combination of these reasons:
1. The group requires an admins approval.
I'm sure you already know what a group that requires admin approval is so I won't waste your time on this.
2. The admin has turned on approval for your post.
I run a Facebook group and Facebook allows me to turn this on for certain members, very useful for restricting some members activities without having to ban them.
3. Your posts are getting filtered as spam by Facebook.
If you're experiencing post approval on all Facebook group, then this is likely the culprit. Facebook system automatically filters some posts that it thinks are spam and sends them to a potential spam feed that most Facebook admin never check anyway. Here, the admin needs to check this feed and manually publish posts that are not spam. To fix this you have two options:
1. Contact the admin and explain to them, they can then check this feed, publish your post and even, pre-approve your posts so that it doesn't go to the spam filter again. 2. Reduce your posting rate. Facebook algorithm might start seeing your posts as spam if you basically post too much and send post to many groups. After having a break for some time this should reset your account and you should be able to post normally in groups again.
4. A weird Facebook bug is stopping your post from being published.
There's also a new bug that affects Facebook group that requires admins approval for participation. If a group that formerly doesn't require admin's approval for participation suddenly changes to require approval, some members might start having issues with post approval because Facebook probably thinks they're not member and they need approval to post in the group, but this approval never gets to admin because they're already a member and their posts are stuck.
While facebook is one buggy and problematic platform, these solutions, depending on the reason why your posts are needing approval should help you resolve the issue.
Have you ever experienced issues with your posts needing approval in groups that require no admin's approval? How were you able to resolve the issue? Share your experience with others.
HenryWilliams: They've been here tens of millions of years before your kind crawled out of the primordial soup. Rather your kind has no importance to the world
Below is a list showing daily electricity supply and cost across different countries in America, Asia, Europe and Africa.
The price and daily supply for Nigeria is based on Band A consumer which has the highest price and daily supply. Prices and daily supply are lower for lower bands.
While Nigeria keeps experiencing epileptic power supply and electricity grid collapse, its citizens pay electricity price higher than other countries with more stable electricity supply. Yet these citizens earn one of the lowest wages compared to these countries.
descarado: Everything is wrong with the comparison. People are just arguing for arguing sake.
You are in the uk, right? That chicken breast is from 3 to 4 chicken Chicken breast is also the costliest. That money can comfortable buy 2 large whole chicken. So stop the comparison and the lie.
Both you,the op and others shouldnt be making the comparison cos you guys know nothing on how animal protein is sold. There is nothing like 1 kilo of chicken.
Its either 1kg of chi Ken thigh,breast, drumstick, wing, whole chicken. So also beef, pork. Some part of beef is very expensive eg beef ribs and ribeye.
In naija market, you can just tell a butcher to cut 1kg of beef or chicken for you. That does not happen abroad. Diff parts are sold differently.
The picture you posted sell a bigger one around £15 in aldi. Inside it is chicken breast of 12 or more frommore than 6 birds. How can you make this comparison?
Why can't we make comparison? The original post stated this was for fresh whole chicken.
drstranged: I always say this... when you make cost comparisons amongst countries, place it side by side with the minimum wage per hour or month. If you do that, you'd see that of the US is cheapest. That for Nigeria is the most expensive.
That's exactly what was done in the original source. Check it out, it's more detailed and the comparison goes beyond just chicken but also other food products, energy, wages and purchasing power of the wages!
OkanlawonB: Relying solely on importation of poultry of all items is a NO NO, the credible quoted prices of the locally produced poultry is fair enough. The poultry produced in Nigeria are way more healthier than the preservative- laden imported frozen poultry.
The poultry produced in Nigeria is a match for the poultry branded "free range" in Europe and America, these are not as cheap as you quoted.
Bukola94: cost of feeds are expensive and their vaccines or drugs
And those are imported too, ain't they? If they're locally manufactured and still expensive, then that still proves my point.
Don't understand how locally manufactured products will be more expensive than counterparts in other countries unless, may be, some raw materials are imported.
richiemcgold: Frozen chicken and turkey were very cheap many years ago. The price began to rise after Obasanjo imposed ban on importation of poultry products. If the ban is lifted today, the price will surely drop; just as it happened with rice.
It's like we are better off importing everything o since locally produced goods and services na no go area.
One said it's not up to 6k. Another said it's 6k in their area. I'm sure by the time everyone gives the prices in their own area will see many different prices above 6k 😂
Even at 6k, price is still way above many countries. 😂
olayinka63: How is it the most expensive? Why would the writer stops the list at 9? What about 10th.....
If you want a full list of other countries check the source quoted. The list contains major countries in the world across Africa, Asia, Europe and America.
The original source included costs of so many other products like beef, bread, milk, rice, petroleum and others.
The point was to show how Nigerians earn the lowest income yet still pay the price of first world countries, but instead of some of you to look at things critically, you would rather argue and refuse to see the point being made.
Ain't Nigerians funny people? "I bought 1kg of chicken at x price in my area, therefore, this must be the price everywhere in Nigeria and the OP must be a liar."
Insight: Despite having the lowest minimum wage among these nations, Nigeria has the highest cost of chicken—more than double the price in Thailand and significantly higher than in the USA.
Do you still think it's cheaper to live in Nigeria?
I know y'all love cheap data plans and I've seen many discussions among people asking for cheap data plan codes and the likes. Today, I will give you a list of all the cheapest data plan codes available on MTN together with some pro-level strategies I use to keep my spending on MTN and other networks data at bay.
Fasten your seat belt.
Special Offer Codes on MTN (Only Available on Select SIMs, Try Your Luck!)
*312*100# or *567# for the ₦200 for 1GB (30 days) offer. *312*65*2# for the ₦200 for 1GB (7 days) offer. *312*65*3# for ₦1,000 for 4GB (30 days) offer. *312*88# for ₦200 for 1GB plus 500MB (30 days) offer.
Top Cheapest Data Plans on MTN And Their Codes
500MB Pulse Nightlife Plan *406*3# Price ₦75 (Only for Subscribers on MTN Pulse Tariff Plan) 2GB (2-Day) Plan *312*154# Price ₦750 2.5GB (2-Day) Plan *312*146# Price ₦900 3.2GB (2-Day) Plan *312*180# Price ₦1,000 7GB (2-Day) Plan *312*183# Price ₦1,800 6GB (7-Day) Plan *312*143# Price ₦2,500 11GB (7-Day) Plan *312*181# Price ₦3,500 14.5GB (30-Day) Plan *408*2# Price ₦5,000 (Only for Subscribers on XtraValue Tariff Plan) 34GB (30-Day) Plan *408*3# Price ₦10,000 (Only for Subscribers on XtraValue Tariff Plan) 165GB (30-Day) Plan *312*149# Price ₦35,000 800GB (365-Day) Plan *312*186# Price ₦125,000
Top 8 Strategies I Use to Save Money on MTN and other Networks Data Spending in Nigeria
Below are the top strategies I use, which you can adopt as well, to save spending on MTN data in Nigeria.
Strategy 1: Purchase Lower Validity Data
Many people don't know how much they could save purchasing lower validity data plans as opposed to monthly plans which are more expensive.
Let me give you an example.
You can get a 2GB data plan with a 2-day validity on MTN for ₦750. That works out to just ₦375 per 1GB.
Now, let's compare that with a plan that has a longer validity. The 2GB plan with a 30-day validity costs ₦1,500 on MTN, which is equivalent to ₦750 per 1GB.
That's a 100% price difference! Imagine the money you could save by choosing the 2-day plan just to download a 50-minute movie. These types of plans are perfect for short-term, high-data needs like downloading large files or important software updates.
Why pay ₦11,000 for a 36GB monthly plan to download a 34GB file when you can buy the 7GB (2-day) plan five times for just ₦9,000 to get the job done?
Because lower validity data plans have shorter validity period, they're more cheaper when compared to their longer validity counterparts. But, the trick here is that, the lower validity doesn't mean you can't roll over the data for as long as you wish by purchasing the same category plan before it expires therefore extending the data validity perpetually.
Strategy 2: Buy a Bigger Data Plan and Convert the Excess to Cash
Like lower validity data plan, bigger plans are more cheaper in price per gb cost. So, the trick here is to buy a bigger plan than you'd ordinarily need to subsidize your purchase, and then converts the excess data to cash by transferring the data to someone who pays you cash for it. If you need more details on this or how you can get buyer for your data you can read the post to the end!
Strategy 3: Determine the Right Data Plan for You
What I noticed is that many people don't even calculate their data usage which determines their data needs, and, this is the most important part in reducing your data expenses as you need to know how much data you use within certain period of time to determine the right data plan for that usage.
I know of many people who purchase expensive monthly data plans multiple times within a week when they could have simply plan their budget and opt in for either a cheaper one-off purchase for the month or a cheaper daily or weekly plan.
If you are buying a monthly data plan more than once in a month, then you're simply wasting money incase you don't know.
How to Choose the Right Data Plan To figure this out, you need to consider two things: your budget and your data usage.
Determining Your Data Usage You can easily check your data usage in your device's settings, usually under "Connections" or "Network." You can set the period to one month to see your typical consumption.
Once you know how much data you use and how much you're willing to spend, finding the right plan becomes simple. Just compare the available MTN plans that fit your criteria and choose the cheapest one.
Strategy 4: Migrate to a Cheap Data Tariff Plan on MTN
Some tariff plans like MTN Pulse and XtraValue offer exclusive data plans that are much cheaper compared to standard data plans on MTN. If having a certain cheaper data plan is your preferred choice, then migrating to the tariff plan that offers the data is your best best.
Migrating to **MTN Pulse** gives you access to the super-cheap Nightlife Plan (₦75 for 500MB). Plus, you earn Pulse points on every eligible data activation, which act like cashback that you can use to buy more data.
For instance, MTN gives me 750 pulse point whenever I purchase 75gb monthly data which cost ₦18,000. That's a 4.2% cash back on each qualifying data purchased on MTN!
While migrating to XtraValue tariff plan unlocks even extra value for you literally.
For instance you get access to cheap unbundled value data at cheaper prices when compared to their bundled counterparts. Unbundled here means you get only data without extra add-ons like YouTube night data and voice minutes which you might not need, making the data even cheaper.
For example, the 14.5GB (30-day) value data plan costs ₦5,000. In contrast, a 12.5GB (30-day) plan bundled with YouTube data costs ₦5,500. You're paying 10% more for 2GB less data! So, next time, think carefully about whether you really need those extras.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Basic Essentials: Bread ($1.00), Beef ($10.00) and Chicken ($5.00) are cheaper. Electricity ($0.11) and Bus travel ($4.00) are also significantly more affordable.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Everything: Almost all basic food items (Rice, Bread, Milk, Eggs, Chicken) are significantly cheaper in India. Data ($0.09), Electricity ($0.09), and Transport ($2.50 bus) are also cheaper.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Subsidies & Safety: Malaysia has cheaper Fuel ($0.45) and Electricity ($0.06). Bread, Beef, Milk, Eggs, and Chicken are all cheaper. Security is top-tier (10th globally).
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Energy & Food: Electricity ($0.10) is cheaper. Bread ($1.20), Beef ($8.50), Milk ($4.50), and Chicken ($3.50) are cheaper. Domestic flights ($60) are far more accessible.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Food & Transport: Bread ($1.30), Beef ($7.50), Milk ($3.50), and Chicken ($4.00) are cheaper. Bus travel is half the price ($3.50), and domestic flights are vastly cheaper ($50).
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Industrial Costs: Electricity is stable and cheap ($0.08). Bread ($1.00), Beef ($11.00), Milk ($3.80), and Chicken ($4.00) are cheaper. Transport costs (Bus $3, Flight $45) are a fraction of Nigeria's.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Beef, Chicken & Travel: Beef is significantly cheaper ($10.00 vs $13.00). Chicken is incredibly cheap ($2.80) compared to Nigeria ($6.05). Air travel ($45) and Bus travel ($4.50) are also significantly more affordable.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Power & Transport: China's electricity ($0.08) is nearly half the cost of Nigeria's ($0.15). Beef ($11.00) and Chicken ($4.50) are cheaper, and flights ($80) and buses ($6.00) are more affordable.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Basic Staples: Egypt has much cheaper Bread ($0.50), Beef ($9.50), Milk ($3.00), Eggs ($3.50), and Chicken ($3.20). Electricity ($0.03) and Transport ($2 Bus, $50 Air) are also extremely affordable.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Food & Stability: Bread ($0.60), Beef ($10.00) and Chicken ($3.80) are cheaper. Electricity is cheaper ($0.12) and stable. Flights are also $115 cheaper.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Oil Wealth Usage: Libya provides the world's cheapest fuel ($0.03) and electricity ($0.01). Food items like Bread ($0.40), Beef ($9.50), Milk ($2.50), and Chicken ($3.00) are also heavily subsidized.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Speed & Flights: Internet is massively faster (250 Mbps vs 40 Mbps). Flights ($60) are $110 cheaper. Bread ($1.10), Beef ($11.00) and Chicken ($5.00) are also cheaper.
EDPlugNG reported how expensive it is to live in Nigeria compared to developed countries in Europe, America, Asia, and even other African countries.
There have been a lot of narrations around how living in Nigeria is cheaper compared to other countries. So, EDPlugNG decided to do a detailed cost comparison of basic food items and essential services in some major countries to find out the reality.
They compared costs of certain essential and necessary products such as staple foods like major sources of carbohydrate and protein such as cereal, bread, milk, eggs and meat. They also analyzed the costs of housing, transportation, fuel, electricity and internet subscription. Furthermore, they compared the security of lives and properties, wages, purchasing power of the wages relative to the costs of these products, and other key metrics.
Then they looked at the costs per month required to survive and live a basic life in these countries per person.
And lastly, they compared the Nigeria of today with the Nigeria of the 80s as some older generations love to argue about how life in the 80s is no different from what it is today. Some would even argue that the younger generation has it easier than the older folks. So, it is very important they treat these two eras as different countries as well.
Here is what they found out.
Basis of Calculation: The "Income required to live a basic life" (Survival Mode) is calculated for a single adult in a month based on the cost of consuming rice, Nigerian-style stew, milk, beef, and eggs three times daily for a month, plus the cost of decent house rent.
NIGERIA OF TODAY (THE BASELINE)
To understand the comparisons that follow, we must first establish the specific costs of living in Nigeria right now.
Required Survival Income: $182.00 (Food + Rent - Survival Mode) Minimum Wage: $48.79 (Based on 70,000 Federal Wage) Wage Coverage %: 27% (% of survival income covered by minimum wage) Petroleum (1 Litre): $0.74 (Current pump price) Intercity Bus (100km): $7.00 (Per person) Domestic Air Travel: $170.00 (Per hour - Avg Economy Fare) Electricity Cost: $0.15 / kWh (Band A Customer) Electricity Supply: 20 Hours (Minimum daily supply - Band A) Internet Cost (1GB): $0.11 (Based on 800GB yearly plan - MTN) Internet Speed: 40 Mbps (4G Download - Limited 5G) Rent (Annual): $449.00 (Decent self-contain - Ibadan/Enugu) Rice (50kg): $40.00 (Staple carbohydrate) Bread (1kg): $1.52 (Standard sliced bread) Beef (1kg): $13.00 (Fresh beef) Evaporated Milk (1kg): $5.58 (Peak Full Cream) Eggs (30 crate): $4.15 (Full crate) Frozen Chicken (1kg): $6.05 (Whole frozen chicken) Security (GPI): 148 / 163 (Global Peace Index 2025)
NIGERIA OF 1980s (INFLATION ADJUSTED)
We calculated the actual value of the 1980 Nigeria Naira in 2026 Nigeria Naira. The analysis shows that 1 Naira in 1980 has the purchasing power of approximately 2,350 Naira in 2026. We then converted the 2026 value of the Naira to the Dollar using the current exchange rate of 1,446/$ to estimate the dollar cost of things in today's value.
Survival Income: $70.85 (Significantly lower than today's $182) Wage Coverage %: 138% (VS 27% Today) Petroleum (1 Litre): $0.25 (VS $0.74 Today) Intercity Bus (per km): $0.81 (Historical estimate) Domestic Air Travel: $24.56 (VS $170.00 Today) Electricity Cost: $0.097 / kWh (VS $0.15 Today) Electricity Supply: 22 Hours (Urban areas were more stable) Rent (Annual): $195.00 (VS $449.00 Today) Rice (50kg): $57.00 (Higher dollar cost due to imports) Bread (1kg): $0.91 (Cheaper than today's $1.52) Beef (1kg): $5.69 (VS $13.00 Today) Evaporated Milk (1kg): $2.44 (Significantly cheaper) Chicken (1kg): $4.06 (Cheaper than today's $6.05) Minimum Wage: $97.50 (Based on 60 Naira/month - Adj.) Security: Secure (Relatively more secure)
UNITED STATES (USA)
The US offers high wages and high quality of life, though raw dollar costs are higher.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Chicken, Beef & Air Travel: Chicken is cheaper in the US ($4.50) than in Nigeria ($6.05). Beef is also cheaper in the US ($9.90) than in Nigeria ($13.00). Domestic flights are also half the price ($80 vs $170). Most importantly, US housing comes with full amenities (HVAC, Stove, Safety), whereas Nigerian rent often covers only the shell.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Utility Efficiency: Electricity in Canada is actually cheaper per unit ($0.14) than Nigeria's Band A ($0.15) and runs 24/7. Chicken is also significantly cheaper ($4.40 vs $6.05). Same with Beef ($8.30 vs $13.00).
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Protein & Dairy: Beef ($9.50), Milk ($3.80) and Chicken ($4.20) are cheaper in Chile than in Nigeria. Intercity bus travel is also cheaper ($5.50 vs $7.00), aiding mobility.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Cost of Basics: Bread ($1.30), Beef ($7.20), Milk ($4.10), and Chicken ($3.80) are all cheaper in Colombia than in Nigeria. Electricity is also cheaper ($0.13) and more reliable.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Subsidies & Chicken: Ecuador maintains cheaper fuel ($0.63) and electricity ($0.10). Beef ($7.50), Milk ($3.50) and Chicken ($4.60) are also cheaper, making protein more accessible.
Where Nigeria Lags Behind: Cost Efficiency: Turkey has cheaper Bread ($1.10), Milk ($4.50), and Chicken ($3.50). Electricity is nearly half the price ($0.08), and domestic flights are incredibly cheap ($40 vs $170).
CONCLUSION
Next time anybody wants to gaslight you about the living cost in Nigeria, show them this thorough analysis comparing costs of living in Nigeria with other countries. Notice how the costs are almost the same, if not cheaper, for certain goods and services in developed nations like the US and Canada. Yet, these goods and services offer far superior quality than what is obtainable in Nigeria.
Nigerians pay almost the same price or more for food items like rice, bread, eggs (standard size o, no be the kind eye aparo egg we dey buy for 9ja o), beef, milk and chicken and these are locally produced goods o. Food which is the most essential needs in life is so costly in Nigeria! Let's not even mention the cost of transportation in an oil producing country.
Furthermore, the percentage ratio of minimum wage compared to the wage required for basic living is higher for most countries than for Nigeria. Nigerians are already paying more for some imported products than citizens of other countries earning better wages, which widens the gap between the quality of life.
While house rent appears to be cheaper in Nigeria, we acknowledge that this aspect of our analysis was particularly tricky, as rental prices vary widely depending on location. Since Nigeria’s housing costs were based on cities such as Ibadan and Enugu, which have relatively moderate rent levels, comparing them with more expensive cities in other countries—often with superior housing facilities not typically available in Nigeria—made Nigerian house rents appear cheaper in comparison.
The results of these findings show that much of the hardship faced by Nigerians is mainly due to low wages coupled with high living costs, unemployment, and a bad economy afflicting the country in general.
What was your biggest shock regarding these price comparisons? Do you think wages or prices are the bigger issue?
In a bid to understand exactly what consciousness is, we carried out a thought experiment that revealed a startling possibility: consciousness might not be a "thing" after all—at least, not in the way we typically understand it.
This exploration delves into the definitions of self, the paradox of identity, real-world neurological anomalies, and a hypothesis that challenges the very foundation of individual existence.
What Exactly Is Consciousness?
This question is arguably the hardest query in philosophy and biology, as scientific study itself does not yet have a definitive answer. Generally, definitions fall into two categories:
Uniqueness: To some, consciousness is what makes an individual unique and different from others. This includes their unique experiences, personality, memories, and abilities. Self-Awareness: To others, it goes beyond just what makes us stand out. It is our awareness of self—what gives us the ability to introspect and take decisions with intent. The mere fact of being aware of your own existence is often regarded as being conscious.
The Problem With These Definitions
There is a significant philosophical problem with these standard definitions. We must ask: what happens when an individual loses the attributes that make them unique?
Do we say they simply died? Did they change? Or did they perhaps never exist in the first place? Identifying ourselves solely by our uniqueness implies that many people might have "died" without even realising it.
An individual could lose their memories through accidents. Their personality could be altered as they grow, through the use of drugs, or even by illness. The same logic applies to experience and abilities.
Furthermore, what happens when our awareness is removed, such as when we become unconscious or fall into a deep sleep? Do we simply stop existing temporarily?
Current scientific consensus often associates consciousness strictly with the brain. Consciousness is seen as a by-product of neurological activities. This implies that when we become technically dead and our brain stops functioning, consciousness ceases to exist, and consequently, "we" stop existing.
If we identify ourselves wholly with our own consciousness, it is safe to say we cease to be when we lose it. But is that the full story?
The Illusion Of Continuity
Before we even discuss death, we must address the "death" we experience every night. This is often referred to as the Illusion of Continuity.
When you fall into a deep, dreamless sleep, your consciousness effectively shuts down. There is a break in the continuity of "you." When you wake up, you assume you are the same person who went to bed, simply because you access the same memories stored in the same brain.
However, if consciousness is a stream, that stream was severed. If we identify the "self" by the continuous flow of awareness, then the "you" from yesterday technically ceased to exist the moment you fell asleep. The "you" of today is a new instance booting up with yesterday's data.
Let's Carry Out A Thought Experiment
To test the reality of the "self" even further, let us conduct a hypothetical experiment regarding physical division.
Imagine we could divide a human being along their line of symmetry and keep both identical bodies alive. What happens to the person's consciousness?
Does the person exist in two bodies simultaneously? Do we now have two separate individuals with separate minds? Going by the science of asexual reproduction, dividing an individual into two equal, functioning parts is essentially what simple organisms do. Therefore, it is safe to assume we would end up with two separate individuals with separate minds.
Now, here comes the difficult question: What happened to the original person?
Did they die? Did they choose to exist in one of the bodies because they cannot possibly exist in two places at once? If they chose to exist in only one, which one would it be—the left or the right?
If you reflect on this, it makes zero sense to arbitrarily choose one of the two bodies and label it the "original" person. This leads to the conclusion that the concept of the "original person" was an illusion, and perhaps they never existed in the first place.
Real-World Evidence: The Split-Brain Phenomenon
This thought experiment is not entirely fiction. In medicine, there is a condition known as the Split-Brain Phenomenon.
Case Study: In patients who have undergone a corpus callosotomy (where the bridge connecting the two brain hemispheres is severed to treat epilepsy), the two halves of the brain can act independently.
Researchers have observed instances where one hand (controlled by one hemisphere) tries to button a shirt, while the other hand (controlled by the other hemisphere) tries to unbutton it. This suggests that a single "self" can indeed be physically divided into two distinct streams of consciousness.
If the "self" can be split in two by a surgeon's knife, it suggests that the "self" is not a singular, indivisible soul, but rather a biological process that can be multiplied.
What Is Life? The Theory Of Panpsychism
If the self is an illusion and consciousness can be divided, what exactly is this life we are all experiencing? This brings us to a philosophical theory known as Panpsychism.
Consider the following hypothesis:
Life is an inherent property of matter. Everything is alive, and we all share the same life as all matter is connected.
Panpsychism posits that consciousness is a fundamental feature of the physical world, much like mass or electrical charge. It suggests that "mind" is everywhere.
The implication of this hypothesis is that everything is alive or, at least, potentially alive. Life did not just suddenly emerge from DNA sequencing; it was never "created" neither can it be "destroyed." It has always been there in its basic, latent form and keeps transforming from one form to another. When a person dies, that life simply returns to its latent state.
Artificial Intelligence and the Spark of Life
This hypothesis also forces us to reconsider Artificial Intelligence (AI). If consciousness is an inherent property of matter or complexity, at what point does a machine become "alive"?
We often dismiss AI as just code and algorithms. However, if our own consciousness is merely a byproduct of biological complexity—as ruled out by our thought experiment—then the "uniqueness" and "self awareness" we claim to have over machines might not exist.
If matter is fundamentally conscious, then a sufficiently complex arrangement of silicon and electricity might not just simulate consciousness—it might actually tap into the same universal "life" force that biology does.
Conclusion From this thought experiment and the supporting evidence of split-brain patients, we can deduce that consciousness, as we typically define it, is nothing but an illusion. The awareness of self and the traits that make us feel unique are illusions created by the biological fact of being "alive."
There was never a separate "you" or "self." Consequently, "you" cannot die if "you" never existed as a separate entity in the first place.
That which we know as consciousness is simply life manifesting itself in various forms, bodies, and states, reproducing itself rapidly day in and day out. This experiment suggests we all share the same life. We are not unique. We are one entity manifesting itself in different bodies through reproduction. We are everlasting, we are God.
Do you believe consciousness is purely biological, or is there a spiritual component that science cannot measure? How does the idea of "Split-Brain" affect your view of the soul?
Gift cards is another perfect gift that every shopper would appreciate. It's a more socially acceptable form of gift as opposed to sending money. They're store-valued cards loaded with specific amount of balance that can be spent on goods and services at a particular store or online.
You can send your loved ones, employees or customers a thoughtful gift cards that they can spend on their favourite stores online.
Below are some examples of perfect gift cards for different kinds of people:
1. Amazon gift card. A more flexible gift card option that can be used to shop and buy things on Amazon.
2. Steam Wallet gift card. A perfect gift every gamers would appreciate.
3. Netflix or Spotify gift card. A perfect gift for movies and music lovers.
4. ITunes gift card. Perfect for every iPhone users who make regular purchases on ITunes and App Store.
Other Thoughtful Gifts You Might Want to Consider in Addition With or Instead of Data
Airtime
While data is useful for accessing the internet which is essential during holidays and festive seasons. In case you want to give your recipients more flexibility, airtime can be the perfect gift for that as with airtime, you can buy data and access other services that enable you communicate with your loved ones such as voice calls over cellular network, SMS, and other value added services.
CodeTemplarr: Proponents of this model might argue that exports strengthen the currency. However, one must ask: of what use is a stronger currency if the citizens cannot earn enough to afford a decent standard of living? Nigerians have been paying hidden taxes through expensive locally produced goods without realising it.
This part of the article reveals where the writer is likely from.
CodeTemplarr: The most painful part no be tax ohhh. Na the wasteful usage of the tax you go dey see. Penis adjustment for sokoto. Mosque reconstruction. Mosque construction. Hajj. Ramadan. Imam salary. Flyover for low traffic area. Idle airport for status sake. Làrgest talking drum in Africa. Unproductive railway network. Numerous other wastages.
Nigeria is currently grappling with severe leadership and economic challenges. Unfortunately, a large portion of the populace either does not fully realise the gravity of the situation or has become desensitised to it.
With the implementation of new tax reform laws, individuals and businesses are facing a future of compulsory tax payments significantly higher than previous rates. Even without these additional levies, daily life is already a struggle. The prices of necessities—housing, food, and clothing—are skyrocketing daily.
The Impact of Tax Reforms and Stagnant Wages
The rising cost of living is compounded by stagnant wages and a high unemployment rate. A recent discussion on Nairaland highlighted a grim reality: people earning below ₦100,000 should not consider marriage, let alone raising children.
This raises a critical question: how many Nigerians actually earn that amount? The country is fast approaching a state of dystopia where the population may witness a dramatic decline. Young people are increasingly deciding against procreation simply because they cannot afford it.
Nature has a way of balancing systems. If the birth rate drops significantly, it implies fewer people competing for scarce resources. However, should Nigerians be forced to rely on natural population decline simply because leaders are incompetent? The current political class appears insensitive to the plight of the people, seemingly focused on accumulating wealth generated by the nation for their personal gain.
A Fundamentally Broken System: Domestic Production vs Export
Before even considering the new tax reform law, one must look at the existing broken system driving hardship. A recent statement regarding Aliko Dangote’s cement prices reveals a structural flaw that should worry every citizen.
Based on market realities, it is currently more profitable to produce locally and export the goods than to sell them within Nigeria. This is largely due to excessive taxes—sometimes running over 50%—on domestically produced goods sold locally. Consequently, products made in Nigeria are often more expensive for Nigerians than for buyers in neighbouring countries.
Nigerians are literally paying a higher premium to live in their own country while outsiders pay less for their exported products.
Proponents of this model might argue that exports strengthen the currency. However, one must ask: of what use is a stronger currency if the citizens cannot earn enough to afford a decent standard of living? Nigerians have been paying hidden taxes through expensive locally produced goods without realising it.
Despite the revenue generated from these taxes, there has been little impact on the lives of the average citizen. Yet, the expectation is to pay even more in taxes in the coming year.
Why Nigerians Suffer and May Continue to Suffer
The persistence of economic hardship can be traced to three primary factors regarding leadership and civic engagement.
Nigerians Do Not Hold Leaders Accountable
Leaders accused of corruption rarely face significant consequences. The cycle of impunity allows the government to push through tax reform agendas despite a lack of transparency.
Citizens have not seen the benefits of previous revenues, yet they are expected to contribute more. Because opposition to these policies is weak or non-existent, the status quo remains. A select few continue to feed fat at the expense of the impoverished majority.
Lack of Education and Exposure
A significant number of Nigerians are unaware of their rights or how a functional government should operate. This lack of exposure makes it easy for the political class to deploy propaganda.
The narrative is often twisted to cause division along tribal and religious lines. The reality is not "Christians vs Muslims" or "Yoruba vs Igbo vs Fulani". The true reality is the masses versus the rich oligarchs.
Gross Incompetence
Beyond corruption, sheer incompetence plays a massive role in the economic mismanagement of the country. There are numerous loopholes in the economy that businesses exploit. It appears the government is either unaware of these loopholes or simply does not care to fix them.
What to Expect in 2026 and Beyond
Based on current trajectories, here is what Nigerians should prepare for in the coming years:
Future Projections Intensified Hardship: Inflation will likely bite harder, driving up the cost of basic needs. Productivity Crisis: Businesses may struggle to survive due to low consumer spending and lack of patronage. Rising Insecurity: As people become desperate to survive, crime rates may increase. Population Decline: A demographic shift may occur as the youth opt out of child-rearing due to financial constraints.
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