₦airaland Forum

descarado:
Nigerians pay tax everyday in their shops. Tell your go to to use to be productive time with that money instead of siphoning it.
Do you know how much transporters pay everyday. Ask me oluoma. Shops like idumota, main market onitsha rakes in billions every year.
Where is the money?

Even private cars pay tax to police. There is no angle Nigerian govt don't milk Nigerians from.
So rest this your argument.

A d the most annoying thing is we don't see any tangible thing they do with this money.

nairalanda1:
You are not a child anymore. Use more mature language, and reason with facts.

Good evening.

nairalanda1:
Many Nigerians never see real tax

They go to the UK, and see anemites and think the government sold 10 m barrels of oil and paid for all that...when the cold reality is that every city in the UK charges between 180-200 pounds in council tax, which you will pay on top of your income tax and VAT. That is how they can afford all those nice things in the uk.

But in Nigeria, we dey use oil money to fool ourselves. Even during GEJ time, people who knew, and who were not opposing GEJ, were shouting that the money we earned was not enough at all.

nairalanda1:
LOL...you never will get it.

Good evening. I have tried. This one does not want to see...na to call me agbado dey disturb am

nairalanda1:


All that forms 20% of our very insufficient budget.

You have so much to understand.

Dutch disease

nairalanda1:
ON the contrary, the fact that 19% of nigerians pay tax shows that the APC government is weak in enforcing its own rules and regime power, and projecting power.

Why do you think I would support such a useless government like that? Are you on something that makes you see something?

nairalanda1:
Okay, then you better praise and worship your god Tinubu when he takes a loan. Make sure you offer him two goats and a white hen in thanks

As for me, I face reality, and the reality is money does not grow on trees. Welcome to real life.

IyaTola:
In today’s Nigeria, having one job is barely enough to survive, let alone thrive. The rising cost of living, stagnant wages, inflation, and lack of social support systems have forced many people to juggle two or even three jobs just to make ends meet.

What used to be considered “hustling” is now a basic survival strategy. From 9–5 jobs to weekend gigs, freelance work, small businesses, and online side hustles—this is the new face of the working Nigerian.

It’s not about ambition anymore—it’s about necessity.

How many jobs are you doing?

nairalanda1:
Income tax is different from VAT.

IN the UK, everyone also pays VAT, and everyone also pays income tax, and council tax.

In Nigeria, everyone pays VAT...on a minority of goods sold here (you don't pay VAT on goods sold in the market), only 19% pay income tax, and even smaller numbers pay things like local state tax, and council tax

BlackViper:
https://www.thecable.ng/icymi-only-19-of-nigerians-pay-taxes-says-firs-boss/

ryloy:
Policies - 10/10
Infrastructure - 9/10
Governance - 9/10
Health - 8/10
Education - 8/10
Security - 7/10
Aviation - 8/10
Economic Reforms 10/10
Legislative - 7/10
Judiciary -7/10

BeardedMeat:
That's nothing compared to the existential threat confronting millions of northerners on a daily.

JasOnKruegEr:
This is a link to my previous post( https://www.nairaland.com/7942025/should-quit-work) , it will serve as a preamble and it will help a lot to get where I'm coming from.

1 year and 5 months later I'm about to take a decision I've dreaded but i think its for my own benefit. I work in a bet9ja shop as a super manager. I manage 3 shops own my own. I earn 50k every month. Now i spend 1000 minimum daily for transportation, with food I'll be spending atleast 2500 every day in total. That's about 75,000 a month. I'm at a loss already. I've been working there for 6 years now, the only thing I've been able to gather are some assets not worth 100k and 70k capital. Honestly i feel no regret now that I'm about quitting. Im 28 and not getting any younger anymore i need to get serious with my life. What business do you recommend i can go into with 70k capital? I'm a techy guy so I'd like something like a cyber cafe but i want to know what you all think. Location is kaduna

BeardedMeat:
Or the litres of blood continually flowing on the streets of arewa on a daily.

BeardedMeat:
Must you wail over everything?
Is it his father also that's responsible for high illiteracy level in your north?

mekuso89:
Nnamdi Kanu’s son has been crowned Best Student in Mathematics & Science in Georgia, USA, after outshining competitors from nearly 30 countries, including China and England! 🌍🏆

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CoronaVirusPro:
No amount is too big for the course of Biafra. Biafra is worth more than 8 trillion.

In the quest for freedom, life’s are meant to be lost and 776 life’s is justifiable till Biafra is free.

Sit at home continues until Mazi is released and Biafra gets independence.

The sit at home should be extended to 3 days a week so the FG can know how serious and determined Biafrans are.

Davido pays a visit to Seyi Tinubu at today’s polo event, highlighting their strong bond and mutual respect...

I appreciate how Seyi Tinubu @STinubu ST doesn't give a damn about "HATERS"... pic.twitter.com/8gS9Uc9N45

— Senior Pastor Okezie James Atañi (@Onsogbu) May 25, 2025

ElSudani:
Damned if you do and damned if you don't. Aren't you the same folks who said Tinubu wanted to kill you all with hunger?
Now, he shouldn't have approved food importation!

ElSudani:
Exactly my point, given what you mentioned above don't you think the Nigerian currency should be performing even worse?
By the way, Tinubu has been president for only two years, you cannot hold him responsible for the level of our GDP against Korea.
This is exactly what he is trying to change, to make Nigeria more productive.

helinues:
Petty gossiping.

We are not distracted

Metrix147:
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has declared that he is not desperate to become Nigeria’s President, but rather desperate to see the country work effectively for the benefit of its citizens, ABN TV reports.

Obi made this known on Saturday during a special Anniversary Sabbath service held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Umuahia, Abia State, to commemorate two years of Governor Alex Otti's administration.

The former Anambra State Governor emphasized the challenges of leading a country like Nigeria, especially for leaders committed to doing what is right. He called on the people of Abia to pray for Governor Otti and members of his cabinet, stressing the importance of divine guidance in leadership.

“It is difficult to govern Nigeria or any of its states, especially when you are determined to do the right thing,” Obi stated. “When I say to people I am not desperate to be President, I am desperate to see Nigeria work.”

He urged Nigerians to consistently pray for their leaders, encouraging those in positions of authority to use public funds judiciously and for the collective good.

Obi commended Governor Otti for what he described as “two years with a difference,” noting that real change in governance does not necessarily require long tenures.

“People always say they need eight years, ten years, or even twenty years to make an impact. But I have always said that one day can make a difference. What is happening in Abia today, we want to see it happen everywhere in Nigeria,” he remarked.

In his response, Governor Alex Otti attributed the progress made by his administration in the past two years to divine guidance and strength from God. He expressed gratitude to Peter Obi for his consistent support, and also appreciated the Abia State legislature, judiciary, and members of the Church for their prayers and encouragement.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/im-not-desperate-to-be-president-i-just-want-nigeria-to-work-peter-obi/

Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J

KnowAll:
I know some South Westerners would also want to throw their hats in the ring but any reasonable person would tell them to channel that energy towards entrepreneurship and empowerment for their people.

Alex Otti

Soludo not sure what his age would be at that time

David Umahi

Wike - if Alcohol never hook am for neck making him incapacitated.

Akbabio would be in his early 70’s

Donald Duke would be in his 70’s too

Obi just in case he has not retired would be about 75 probably favourite if he is still competing.


Who do you think would grab it. Not forgetting Delta and Edo Candidates.

Oshiemole is a rank outsider would be in his late 70’s that is a bit old but who can tell.

What do you guys think 😀

PresidObi:
We trust him

PresidObi:
Too many differences.

For one, putting Anambra state excess funds in an investment that will yield profits for the state is a masterstroke, only sophisticated leaders can do that, that's providing for your state in the future, while creating employment for the people of the state for many many years to come. It's people that work in those banks, it's the money that is powering the growth in Anambra today.

Putting money in an unneeded coastal road is wastfullness wearing an emilokan cap. We have other roads that are totally messed up with disrepair across Nigeria, and we are abandoning those for a coastal road to wear a white elephant an emilokan cap

And we even need to borrow billions of dollars to fund the unnecessary coastal road

PresidObi:
He did all these and more in Anambra state, the Anambra money is $75 million which he saved after doing an excellent governorship work for 8 years. He lodged the money in a Nigerian bank, under the Anambra state government account. If he owns a share in the bank, I think that's commendable, so he will have a say in how our money is being managed. Excellent decisions. The brewery investment with Anambra saved public funds us a job creator till today, Anambra people are employed in their thousands inside Anambra industry. This is killing two birds with one stone.

You guys making these feeble comments are just praising Peter Obi for his governmental genius.

PresidObi:
*I AM CANVASSING FOR PETER OBI'S PRESIDENCY FOR NUMBER OF REASONS* ..

1. Peter Obi will not loot our national treasury nor allow anyone serving in his government to do so.

2. Peter Obi will not live a flamboyant lifestyle to the detriment of national purse

3. Peter Obi will not take his children along while on official assignment for the purpose of collecting estacode.

4. Peter Obi that I know will not buy a jet of N150bn while Nigerians are hungry.

5. My own leader, Okwute of Africa will not appoint corrupt individuals into key positions.

6. Peter Obi wil not take delight in medical tourism abroad.

7. PO will not legitimise corruption by awarding contract to a company that has his family members are directors.

8. This man here will not feel relaxed abroad while Nigerians are being killed like animals.

9. I can bet my life that Peter Obi will not suffer inferiority complex in the midst of notable World leaders.

10. Peter Obi that I know will not depend on borrowing money on monthly basis for frivolities.

11. Under Peter Gregory Onwubuasi Obi, rule of law and human rights will be respected.

12. Under Peter Gregory OBI there will be influx of foreign investors into Nigeria

13. National grid will be decentralized and more viable to drive economy into prosperity

14. Insecurity will be a thing of the past and armed forces will be motivated with living wage.

15. Under Peter Gregory OBI Nigeria will be a lender rather than a borrower

16. Under his government, elections results will count and the wish of the masses will be respected to the fullest by INEC.

17. Nepotism shall be given mass burial and will not be tolerated as national heritage.

18. Federal character syndrome shall receive it's honorary position as enacted in the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

19. NIGERIA will become the food basket of the World

20. Our Gross Domestic Product will soar and foreign reserve rejuvenated

21. Human capacity building & development will take a center stage and round pegs will be fitted in round holes.

22. Under his watch corruption shall attract capital punishment

23. Under his watch budget padding shall attract life imprisonment

24. Under his watch Nigeria will be a dream Land of all Nations. Etc Etc !

*By Tamp editorial board*

helinues:
Those governors, politicians defecting, they have their grassroots supporters who are ready to follow whichever direction their leader follow.Those are not online, those are the real voters, real Nigerians not all these online keyboard warriors with no voters card

helinues:
Are you no longer amongst those who can't afford ordinary beef abi which one is this people in million?