Business › Re: 8 African Countries Building Economies The World Should Watch (Photos) by IDERAWOLE(m): 6:27pm On Oct 29 |
orikoku: What's Nigeria doing on the list. Well dangote refinery is doing well. See the pain in your heart! Even when Nigeria takes the centre stage of the global economy, you'll be reeling in pain about that progress. Who will deliver you from this sadness about the progress your nation is making? |
Politics › Re: Ongoing Historic Architectural Design On Opebi Link Bridge, Iya-Alaro, Lagos by IDERAWOLE(m): 8:12am On Oct 26 |
Xannadu: You guys take things too literally You better yèyé man! Na swim you dey swim for the 300km travel na. |
Politics › Re: Ongoing Historic Architectural Design On Opebi Link Bridge, Iya-Alaro, Lagos by IDERAWOLE(m): 8:10am On Oct 26 |
Curious345: I drive over 300km inside Lagos almost daily , and i can tell you, that "Lagos no get road Thank you. Go state wey get road na. Wetin you still dey do here? |
Politics › Re: Remi Tinubu Popping What Appears To Be Pills Into Tinubu’s Mouth - Sowore by IDERAWOLE(m): 7:30pm On Oct 25 |
Ezeama400: What can’t Bola leave the stage now for his own good ? She even gave him an injection during the campaign when he wants to collapse. Remi dey try o. |
Investment › Re: UBA Is Giving Personal Loans Worth 30 Million Naira by IDERAWOLE(m): 3:19am On Oct 23*. Modified: 2:26pm On Oct 23 |
Iceman296: 30m worth of loan is practically impossible in Nigeria. OP, Are you sure?? It's Esusu style! You may need to patronise UBA for 36 months before you become qualified for that loan. I stand to be corrected. Meanwhile, #21 Trillion is locked up as Dead capital in Nigeria that would've been available as liquid capital if we know what to do! |
Investment › Re: Quick personal loans for salary earners by IDERAWOLE(m): 3:16am On Oct 23 |
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Business › Re: What To Do To Make Money Online? by IDERAWOLE(m): 3:12am On Oct 23 |
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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by IDERAWOLE(m): 9:40am On Oct 22 |
mufutau55: Yes O. All My Ogas. This is in relations to Building constructions and other related real estates... that will not fit in other people's individual threads, so we don't derail their threads.
No... We don't have to know what you did with your wife last night o. We don't want to know who took your name to village Witchcraft woman o...
Only building construction related but not limited to any specific area and then some more.... o. 
Hajji M. |
Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by IDERAWOLE(m): 8:25am On Oct 22 |
Nice pictures everywhere here.
However if your property doesn't have appropriate title documents, it's risky.
You need to know the status of your property particularly if it's Abuja or Lagos.
Don't leave anything to chance!
Regulations from those two major cities in Nigeria are constantly changing. You need to know where you stand!
If you need a preliminary coordinate diagnostic check run on your survey plans, click my username/moniker to send me a private Nairaland PM (Personal Message). OR just look at my signature below. |
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by IDERAWOLE(m): 8:20am On Oct 22 |
I've been tracking the recent administrative updates at the registries, and many developers are running blind.
Under the active 3rd Edition Lagos Blue Book, baseline land valuations have quietly spiked by 525%. If your legal desk computes stamp duties using old rates, the registry triggers an instant Under-Valuation Query Freeze and archives the file. To bypass this, we digitized these coordinate schedules into a 5-tab automated mathematical calculator that pre-audits survey plans down to the exact Naira before filing. It cuts processing down to a clean 14 days by eliminating queries upfront.
If your development files are currently stuck or facing a query lock, your team needs to run a spatial coordinate deficit check immediately to see the exact gap the state is holding against you.
If you need a preliminary coordinate diagnostic check run on your survey plans, click my username/moniker to send me a private Nairaland PM (Personal Message). OR look at my signature below. |
Properties › How To Unlock Nigeria’s ₦21 Trillion Dead Capital: by IDERAWOLE(op): 8:00am On Oct 22 |
How to Unlock Nigeria’s ₦21 Trillion Dead Capital: Navigating the Lagos 525% Blue Book Spikes & Registry Locks
Family, as we approach the close of the year, billions of Naira in diaspora remittances and local development funds are being systematically swallowed up by sudden, unannounced regulatory adjustments at subnational land registries.
Currently, conservative economic models show that over ₦21 Trillion in national capital liquidity is frozen in administrative deadlocks across Nigeria, with between ₦1.2T and ₦1.8T trapped inside the Lagos and Abuja corridors alone. This isn’t lost money; it is Dead Capital—physical real estate assets that exist but are completely unbankable because their files are caught in query loops.
Why Files Get Stuck for Months: Most corporate legal desks and independent surveyors submit their land documentation blindly using outdated data assumptions. They are completely unaware that under the active 3rd Edition Lagos State Blue Book updates, baseline land valuations have suddenly spiked by 525%. When your file hits the evaluation desk, the state overlays your survey plans onto their active GIS zoning grid. If your fees were computed using old rates, the registry triggers an instant Under-Valuation Query Freeze. The file gets archived indefinitely, your capital hits a wall, and commercial banks cannot issue credit facilities against an unperfected title.
The Solution: Pre-Emptive Mathematical Compliance To permanently clear this bottleneck, our technical desk at TNT SYSTEMS has developed a specialized 5-Tab Automated Calculator Suite designed to turn volatile spatial laws into predictable mathematical outputs. Instead of filing blindly, a project desk inputs raw boundary data before submittal. The software instantly flags errors, matches coordinates to the active Blue Book matrix, and calculates registration fees and stamp duties down to the exact Naira. It transforms a frozen file into a liquid, bankable asset inside a clean 14-day window.
🛡️ THE FREE DIASPORA & DEVELOPER REGISTRY AUDIT: To mark our Q4 asset sweep, we are opening our engine to run a limited number of protective compliance checks. If you have an active land survey plan, commercial layout, or a queried, stuck file anywhere within the Lagos or Abuja axes, do not leave your investment to chance.
👇 DO NOT post your private documents or phone numbers in the comments below. Send a direct WhatsApp message right now with the word 'REGISTRY' to our direct administrative desk to run a secure coordinate diagnostic: |
Agriculture › Re: We Now Buy Plantain In Large Quantity by IDERAWOLE(m): 10:47am On Oct 13 |
juri: Good Morning. Please are you still in the business of supplying plantains in tons? Chat with me on the WhatsApp number shown here. |
Politics › Re: “A Lunatic Cannot Rule Nigeria! — Wike Blasts Amaechi Over Tinubu Remark by IDERAWOLE(m): 10:09pm On Oct 09 |
boxypane: Whoever is really following or supporting Amaechi could be a real dunce. Man has typically been feeding on Nigeria for almost 2 decades... Did you just returned to Nigeria? Is 24 years almost 2 decades or you want to write almost 3 decades? |
Politics › Re: Galadima: My Daughter Zainab Has 2 First Degrees, 5 Masters, PhD But No Job by IDERAWOLE(m): 4:01pm On Oct 04 |
manmade: Tell your daughter to learn fashion design and create employment opportunities for others. Government cannot absorb everyone who is looking for a job. She should consider learning a skilled trade or handiwork that can become a sustainable business. With her educational background, she could even scale the business faster, apply modern business strategies, build a strong brand, and create jobs for others.
Besides, she definitely did not complete her entire Master’s degree and PhD within the last three years since President Tinubu assumed office. Therefore, it does not make much sense to attribute your daughter’s inability to secure a job to the Tinubu administration. The reality is that employment is influenced by many factors, and rather than waiting solely for government employment, she can use her education and skills to create opportunities for herself and potentially for others as well. With some respect to the people who belong to his party, they don't create jobs or employment for anyone and not even themselves, they'll rather queue up for any kind of job. Dunces everywhere! |
Politics › Re: Galadima: My Daughter Zainab Has 2 First Degrees, 5 Masters, PhD But No Job by IDERAWOLE(m): 3:59pm On Oct 04 |
Kobojunkie: Someone with five master's degrees should not be looking for a job but rather building a business and looking to employ others to work for him/her, unless:
1. All those degrees are literally worthless 2. Despite all of those degrees, he/she has yet to realize the worth of the knowledge he/she has acquired 3. He/she is still highly anxious and uncertain(lacks confidence) even after all those degrees 4. There are no 5 master's degrees The man is a big liar, you should know him na! |
Properties › Re: The Landlords Making Life Unbearable For Nigerian Tenants by IDERAWOLE(m): 11:51pm On Sep 26 |
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Career › Re: The Careers Likely To Survive The AI Revolution by IDERAWOLE(m): 9:59pm On Sep 18 |
Mrexcell: What about when they take over computers humans depends upon for their daily survival? Chai Chineke, why are we always afraid of survival? Who or did this to us? Do you realize that AI does nothing without a PROMPT? Oga, just look for a book to read or video to watch on YouTube for better understanding of AI. |
Family › Re: Does Landlord Have The Right To Stop Male Tenant From Bringing Different Girls by IDERAWOLE(m): 7:03pm On Sep 15 |
Sirchiboy: Does a Landlord have the right to stop a male tenant from bringing different women into the house? No if you know your right. How do you know your right if you're not exposed to it? Ask me. You know how! |
Career › Re: The Careers Likely To Survive The AI Revolution by IDERAWOLE(m): 2:31pm On Sep 15 |
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Family › Re: Does Landlord Have The Right To Stop Male Tenant From Bringing Different Girls by IDERAWOLE(m): 10:22pm On Sep 14 |
Sirchiboy: Does a Landlord have the right to stop a male tenant from bringing different women into the house? Let’s separate emotion and morality from the law: Quiet Enjoyment: Renting an apartment grants you exclusive possession and the right to quiet enjoyment. Disturbance vs. Rights: Bringing guests isn't a crime; causing a public nuisance or breaching quiet hours is. The Agreement: The Tenancy Agreement is the ONLY binding document. If it’s not written there, he cannot enforce it on a whim. Too many tenants suffer quiet intimidation simply because they don't know where their landlord's power stops. I wrote "The Lagos Tenants Survival Toolkit" because of this oppression of tenants who are unaware of their rights. See complimentary copy in my signature. |
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Properties › Re: Who's Responsible For Repairs In A Rented Apartment? Landlord Or Tenants? by IDERAWOLE(m): 7:17am On Sep 08 |
oroje1: Please o my people, let me call myself a JJC here, I've lived in this apartment for a while now , just over 3 years to be precise, my landlord died recently, but while he was alive even though he was a bit strict, he was understanding and liberal in most of his expectations from us the tenants. Now the son in charge of the he house is something more or less a tyrant, I said so because our gate that has been broken for a while now, the young man said that it's we the tenants that should be responsible for the repairs, that the law of the land says so.... That that's what the law Court syipulates.... So I'm asking, is that true? There may be someone in the house who may know about this so well. This issue causes a lot of avoidable friction between landlords and tenants in Lagos, mainly because many people don't read or understand their Tenancy Agreement before signing. Under Nigerian property law (and specifically the Lagos State Tenancy Law), repair obligations are generally split into two categories unless your agreement states otherwise: 1. Landlord’s Responsibility (Structural & Exterior Repairs): * Main structure of the building (foundations, external walls, roof leaks, major structural cracks). * External plumbing, central drainage lines, soakaways, and external electrical mains. * Pre-existing defects present before you moved in. 2. Tenant’s Responsibility (Internal Maintenance & Fair Wear/Tear): * Internal fixtures and fittings you use daily (light bulbs, interior door handles, tap washers, damaged locks). * Any damage caused by your own negligence or misuse (or by your guests). Key Takeaways to Protect Yourself: Check the Covenant to Repair: Your tenancy agreement dictates the exact terms. If the agreement says the tenant fixes structural defects, that's what you signed up for! Do a Joint Move-in Inspection: Always document pre-existing damage with photos or videos and get the landlord/agent to sign off before paying or taking key possession. Never Deduct Rent for Repairs Without Written Consent: Even if the landlord neglects a major repair, carrying out the repair yourself and deducting the cost from your next rent without written approval can put you in legal breach. If you're currently renting or looking for a apartment in Lagos, knowing your legal rights and obligations saves you time, money, and unnecessary drama. I’ve compiled a comprehensive guide covering tenancy laws, red flags to spot before paying rent, deposit refunds, and handling rogue landlords/agents in my eBook: The Lagos Tenants Survival Toolkit. Feel free to check it out or ask any specific repair/tenancy questions here—glad to assist! |
Politics › Re: Atiku Did Not Propose Bringing Back Subsidy - Amaechi by IDERAWOLE(m): 2:39pm On Aug 26 |
Inspirer1: They really need to be having a meeting and agree on Policies to be embarked upon before going out to speak like this.
I beleive by now, they should have sat to discuss and agree on policies.
Everyone seems to be saying what they feel about what their Principal said or is saying.
Don't tell us what you feel, your principal is categorical about it that he is returning subsidy on petrol and people seem to like it. People seem to like the illiteracy of Atiku! Interesting 🤔 I wonder how simple explanations are so difficult for all the Nigerian graduates on social media. When you hear somebody asking where's the gains from subsidy removal, you should know that most of what Nigerians do in the university is "Back to Sender" in their exams. So sad! |
Politics › Re: Pictures Of Nigerian Presidents With American Presidents by IDERAWOLE(m): 1:26pm On Aug 20 |
Sheuns: During Obj era as president and even head of state, Nigerians lived a much more prosperous and decent life than we have under your tin god bulaba.
More Nigerians bought cars and built houses under Obj’s regime. Life was much better than we have today and there was middle class that could afford to travel, leisure and enjoy life. You try ehn! If your OBJ had laid a better foundation with all the money he was paying you then I'm sure you all will be kings in the UK now! Una no sabi anything pass price of garri for market. |
Politics › Re: Pictures Of Nigerian Presidents With American Presidents by IDERAWOLE(m): 12:45am On Aug 20 |
Sheuns: The man no get levels. He thinks he’s better than Obj, but he can only achieve what Obj achieved in his wildest dreams.
Obj had 3 sitting US presidents visit Nigeria on 3 different occasions. Correct! That's why Abuja better pass New York and Paris combined. During OBJ era, every Nigerian was being paid $1000 every month, the best president. |
Sports › Re: See African Countries With The Most CAF Approved Stadiums by IDERAWOLE(m): 12:37am On Aug 20 |
Racoon: -Performance in recent CAF/FIFA competitions and awards: Zero. -CAF/FIFA Certified referees: Zero. -CAF/FIFA Certified stadiums: Zero. -CAF/FIFA ratings; abysmal.
Just imagine! So sad for Nigeria. Nothing works. The NSC, NFF and Ministry of sports have all been a flop under this govt. All they care about is collecting arm-twisting corruption kickbacks and supporting a corruption-ridden FIFA president for re-election. This is Tinubu's fault. Since 1960, Tinubu refused to build better stadium. What has he been doing since 1960? The only stadium that Nigeria would've presented to FIFA Tinubu went to build it in his village, now there's no road for FIFA to reach the stadium. This Tinubu man sef, I no know wetin dey worry am. |
Politics › Re: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Stands At 40% – Ex-cibn President Counters NBS by IDERAWOLE(m): 3:56pm On Aug 18 |
lionshare: Inflation is measured year-on-year. It’s implausible that we’re seeing over 40% Y-o-Y—how many items in the basket have actually risen by 40% in the past year? No be Igbo man dey talk? |
Politics › Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by IDERAWOLE(m): 8:35am On Aug 17 |
ComradeIbrahimA: 🎉 HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, FORMER PRESIDENT, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR — IBB
Today, 17 August 2026, I join Nigerians and admirers of Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in celebrating 85 years of life, leadership and national service.
As Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu from Abuja, I celebrate IBB for the vision, courage, strategic thinking and nation-building ambition that characterised his years of leadership.
Whatever one's view of the controversies of his administration, history should also acknowledge the significant foundations and institutions established or advanced during his era.
85 YEARS — 85 REASONS TO REMEMBER IBB
Among the most notable legacies associated with his administration are:
1. Creation of 11 new states. 2. Relocation of Nigeria's Federal Government to Abuja in 1991. 3. Development of Abuja's major districts and federal infrastructure. 4. Construction and development of the Presidential Villa. 5. Development of the National Assembly complex. 6. Development of the International Conference Centre, Abuja. 7. Development of the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja. 8. Completion of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos. 9. Advancement of major national highways. 10. Completion and development of the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station. 11. Development of major dams and water-treatment projects. 12. Creation of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). 13. Establishment of the State Security Service (SSS/DSS). 14. Establishment of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). 15. Establishment of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). 16. Establishment of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). 17. Establishment of NERFUND. 18. Establishment of NDIC. 19. Establishment of NEXIM Bank. 20. Development of Nigeria's capital market. 21. Introduction of major financial-sector reforms. 22. Liberalisation of banking and greater private-sector participation. 23. Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme. 24. Advancement of privatisation and commercialisation reforms. 25. Development of export-processing zones. 26. Enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. 27. Advancement of rural roads and infrastructure through DFRRI. 28. Expansion of primary healthcare initiatives. 29. Development of specialist healthcare institutions. 30. Advancement of the National Eye Centre, Kaduna. 31. Support for education and mass literacy. 32. Establishment of NASENI and emphasis on science and technology. 33. Advancement of Ajaokuta Steel. 34. Advancement of the Aluminium Smelter Company, Ikot Abasi. 35. Strengthening of environmental protection through FEPA. 36. Development of federal housing estates. 37. Expansion of military infrastructure. 38. Development of naval and defence facilities. 39. Strengthening of Nigeria's intelligence architecture. 40. Support for women's rural development through the Better Life programme. 41. Expansion of local government administration. 42. Greater attention to grassroots development. 43. Development of government infrastructure for newly created states. 44. Expansion of federal secretariat infrastructure. 45. Development of courts and judicial facilities. 46. Expansion of Abuja's road network. 47. Development of Abuja's water infrastructure. 48. Development of satellite towns around Abuja. 49. Advancement of Nigeria's aviation infrastructure. 50. Strengthening of Nigeria's diplomatic presence in Abuja. 51. Strong regional leadership through ECOWAS. 52. Major Nigerian involvement in ECOMOG. 53. Support for peace efforts in Liberia. 54. Strengthening Nigeria's position as a West African power. 55. Promotion of Nigerian expertise through the Technical Aid Corps. 56. Development of institutions that survived successive governments. 57. Expansion of opportunities for private enterprise. 58. Strengthening of financial regulation. 59. Advancement of national industrialisation. 60. Greater emphasis on indigenous technological capacity. 61. Development of public housing and workers' estates. 62. Expansion of federal infrastructure nationwide. 63. Strengthening of national unity through state creation. 64. Bringing government closer to previously underserved communities. 65. Development of major public institutions in Abuja. 66. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure. 67. Advancement of water-supply infrastructure. 68. Advancement of power infrastructure. 69. Expansion of transportation infrastructure. 70. Strengthening of national security institutions. 71. Promotion of African regional cooperation. 72. Support for African peacekeeping. 73. Modernisation of aspects of public administration. 74. Greater use of technocrats in national policy development. 75. Experimentation with political reforms and a structured two-party system. 76. Introduction of political innovations such as Option A4. 77. Expansion of political participation during the transition programme. 78. Creation of institutions that became permanent features of Nigeria. 79. Transformation of Abuja into a functioning national capital. 80. Development of infrastructure that continues to serve millions. 81. Demonstration of decisive leadership during periods of national crisis. 82. A willingness to take difficult and unconventional decisions. 83. A strong emphasis on long-term national projects. 84. A leadership legacy that remains one of the most debated and studied in Nigerian history. 85. Above all, leaving an unmistakable imprint on modern Nigeria through infrastructure, institutions, state creation, economic reforms, security restructuring and regional diplomacy.
MY PERSONAL TRIBUTE
General IBB, as someone from Abuja, I have a special appreciation for the transformation of this city during your era. The roads, districts, government institutions and national infrastructure remind us of the enormous ambition behind the Abuja project.
I do not believe we should erase the controversies of your administration. Neither should we allow those controversies to erase its achievements.
History must remember both the successes and the mistakes.
What I admire most about your leadership was your boldness, strategic thinking, ability to assemble professionals and technocrats, and willingness to pursue ambitious national projects.
At 85, you remain a living chapter of Nigeria's history.
HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR! 🇳🇬🎉
May Almighty Allah grant you good health, peace, strength and many more years.
Your story is part of Nigeria's story. Your era is part of our history. Your achievements deserve to be remembered.
With deep respect and admiration,
Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu Comradeibrahimaliyu@gmail.com Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬 With all these achievements, you forgot to include his qualifications to be on the ballot next year January. |