₦airaland Forum

Nice one... Lagos state government needs to invest more in primary school education. I visited my primary school few days back and was shock to see that the pupils are not up to 15 in a class. Back then we were close to 80 in a class.

The policy seems good, but I feel it will make more people look down on the education sector. Why lower the standard for admitting the people who will teach future leaders

I really don't understand... Program that have posters round the campus and the school management is not aware of it?

I am not a supporter of any political party. However, I watched the spokesperson of the ADC yesterday complaining about the mandatory digital party membership system approved by the President as a requirement for political parties in the forthcoming elections.
Why should one political party move ahead of others in implementing a requirement that is meant to apply to everyone? If digital party membership is truly mandatory, then INEC should ensure fairness by creating equal opportunities for all political parties to comply.
If one party has already completed the process ahead of others, INEC should either nullify that action or grant all political parties a reasonable period of time to implement the digital membership system so that the electoral process remains transparent, fair, and credible.
A free and level playing ground is essential for democracy to thrive in Nigeria.

I'm not a supporter of any political party but sincerely APC is truly trying to silent opposition party.
Why not commence digital membership of political parties at the same time..

pneumaticos:
so i paid all loans taken since 2019 since 3 years but i still see my bvn on credit bureau reports and am not able to take new loans
how do i deal with this issues

Yes I had similar issue some years back... I had to look for their customers service number and rectify it with them. After paying off your loan, you have to do a follow up to ensure that your name is cleared.

As a salary earner, I bought a land under Buhari government and started the foundation before Tinubu came into power. Right now, I'm still wondering what's really going on, I have increased in salary but still can't spare any amount for the project.

Right now, almost all my colleagues are thinking of other streams of income to be able to survive.
Have you been able to execute your building project as a salary earner since President Tinubu assume office?

I'll believe the EFCC if the governor of the state is APC...

I'm highly in support with ADC on this... In as much as we are all glad that the students have been released but negotiating with terrorists gives them more reason to continue in this act.

It's unfortunate that Afenifere would ignore the message and go after the messenger. The message is simply: 'Stop the killings, or we'll come over to do it ourselves.'"

WhizdomXX:
Truth is will we in the south vote for him if he does, still no. That ticket was based on political expediency.

Muslims will scatter the country if that ticket has a chance of succeeding.

Exactly... They can't tolerate what christians are tolerating from them.

Christian christian tickets in a secular country like Nigeria is not a good way for religious tolerance.
Today, christians are feeling marginalized and persecuted because no one in the presidency is representing the christians interest. The Senate president who is a Christian barely associates with the christian community.

It's quite different now. Back then, late President Buhari had a well-respected Christian vice president who related well with the Western world. But now, Christians no longer have a voice - no one to speak for them in the presidency

A Christian has a vice president would have been given a listening hear by Trump...

"Since the last election, I've always wondered who speaks for or represents Christian interests in the presidency when the President and Vice President are Muslims. As it stands today, Christians seem left to their fate. Late President Buhari was wise to have a respected practicing Christian as his Vice President. However, Tinubu's decision to appoint a Muslim as Vice President, despite his wife being a Christian, raises questions. Does his wife attend presidential executive meetings with him? Who in those meetings is trusted by Christians to safeguard their interests?"

The Federal Government has set October 6, 2025, as the commencement date for mandatory nationwide verification of academic credentials, as part of efforts to curb certificate racketeering and restore integrity to Nigeria’s education system.
The directive is contained in a service-wide circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and addressed to all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as public and private tertiary institutions.
According to the circular, the enforcement will be implemented through the National Credential Verification Service (NCVS), which operates under the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD).

What's really going on with the sudden upsurge of house rent. Minimum wage is 70k but landlords want tenants to pay high sum of amount for rentage.
A family friend whose landlord asked him to pay 850k for a room and parlour self contain at festac has moved his family to the village.

Breakdown of current annual rental costs in both Lagos State and Abuja, Nigeria, based on verified data..
Lagos State

1. Self-contain (single room/studio)

Mainland areas (e.g., Yaba, Surulere, Ikeja): ₦250,000 – ₦600,000 per year

Island areas (e.g., Lekki, Ajah, Ikoyi): ₦400,000 – ₦1,000,000 per year

Across Lagos, mini-flats (room + parlour) cost between ₦250,000 – ₦1,200,000/year

PropertyPro listings show the average 1-bed self-contain in Lagos is around ₦1,000,000/year, with the cheapest at ₦190,000 and the most expensive as high as ₦20,000,000

In high-end areas (Sept 2025 data): studios/self-contains range:

Victoria Island: ₦700,000 – ₦1.2M/month (so ₦8.4M – ₦14.4M/year)

Ikoyi: ₦800,000 – ₦2.5M/month (₦9.6M – ₦30M/year)

Lekki Phase 1: ₦600,000 – ₦1.5M/month (₦7.2M – ₦18M/year)


2. Room + Parlour (Mini-flat)

General range: ₦250,000 – ₦1,200,000 per year

Sample listings:

Oribanwa, Ibeju-Lekki: ₦1,300,000/year

Canal West Estate, Osapa-Lekki: ₦3,000,000/year

Ogudu, Lagos: ₦1,000,000/year

3. Flats (2-Bedroom)

General range: ₦600,000 – ₦2,500,000 per year

Sample:

Marwa, Ikate, Lekki: ₦7,500,000/year

Sabo, Yaba: ₦4,000,000/year

4. Duplex / Townhouse

General range: ₦2,000,000 – ₦10,000,000 per year

Example: 4-bed semi-detached duplex in Igbo-Efon, Lekki: ₦8,000,000/year

Abuja

1. Self-contain (single room/studio)

Average range: ₦200,000 – ₦800,000/year

More affordable areas (Mpape, Nyanya, Apo, Utako, Kubwa): ₦300,000 – ₦500,000/year

High-end areas (Wuse, Gwarinpa, Asokoro, Maitama): ₦400,000 – ₦750,000/year

PropertyPro lists specific recent listings: ₦800,000 up to ₦3,000,000/year depending on fittings and location (e.g. Wuye, Gwarinpa, Garki)

PropertySpa reports average self-contain cost in Abuja as ₦800,000/year, with a range from ₦182,000 (lowest) to ₦3,000,000 (highest)

ListProperty notes a broad range from ₦100,000 to ₦600,000/year depending on location and amenities

PropertyPro summary: average is ₦1,450,000/year for self-contain in Abuja


2. Room + Parlour (Mini-flat)

General range: ₦400,000 – ₦1,500,000/year

Listings show:

Kubwa, Brick City Estate: ₦5,000,000/year

Uptown Apartments, Katampe: ₦6,500,000/year

Phase 4, Kubwa: ₦1,500,000/year

3. Flats (2-Bedroom and above)

General range (2-bed): ₦700,000 – ₦3,000,000/year

Example:

Maitama: 2-bed flat at ₦15,000,000/year

4. Duplex / Terraced Houses

General range: ₦3,000,000 – ₦12,000,000/year

Examples:

Asokoro: 4-bed terraced duplex for ₦25,000,000/year

Katampe: 4-bed semi-detached duplex for ₦13,000,000/year

Key Takeaways

Lagos: Rental rates vary widely based on zone. Mainland areas are more affordable—starting around ₦250k/year. Island zones like Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki demand significantly higher prices, especially when quoted monthly. Duplexes in upscale areas can go into tens of millions annually.

Abuja: Self-contains in suburban zones can start around ₦300k–₅₀₀k/year; upmarket places like Maitama can exceed ₦15M/year for 2-beds, and duplexes in Asokoro or Katampe similarly carry premium pricing.

Additional Context from Locals

A Reddit user shared (early 2025) that in Lagos (mainland), Agege, Alimosho, or similar areas, one-bedroom rents range between ₦250k – ₦600k/year .

Another user shared frustration with rising costs: “Rent could be 1 million naira per annum—and agent fees and other costs can add up to another 800,000 naira” even for mini-flats in non-prime areas .

The Nigeria Labour Congress, Lagos State Chapter, is demanding N150,000 minimum wage for Lagos State workers following the increase in minimum wage by Imo and Ebonyi Governments.

The Chairperson of NLC, Lagos State Chapter, Mrs Funmi Sesi, made the call on Thursday, while reacting to the minimum wage increase by Imo and Ebonyi governments.

Sesi told the News Agency of Nigeria that there was a need for Lagos State to increase minimum wage for its workers from the current N85,000 to N150,000 in line with economic realities.

She said that accommodation, transport, feeding, and utilities were more expensive in Lagos than in other states.

Operation save our naira...

Here are the equivalent values of 1 USD in the respective countries¹ ² ³ ⁴:
- *Ghana*: 1 USD = approximately 144 Ghanaian Cedis (GHS)
- *South Africa*: 1 USD = approximately 17.6 South African Rand (ZAR)
- *Cameroon*: 1 USD = approximately 561. Central African CFA Francs (XAF)
- *Togo*: 1 USD = approximately 560. West African CFA Francs (XOF)
- *Nigeria*: 1 USD = approximately 1,533. Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Exactly sir... The purchasing power of our naira is really a big issue. 1m is like 100k right now and the common man that will struggle to make #500 cannot feed well with it.
Something have to be done urgently to strengthen the power of the naira.

The Tinubu government has reported several achievements, including:

- Economy: Strong growth, balance of payments surplus, non-oil exports surge
- Fiscal Reform: Subsidy removal, FX unification, tax reform, increased revenue, reduced deficit
- Infrastructure: Mega road projects, electricity law, renewable energy rollout
- Human Capital: Student loans, digital skills (3MTT), health sector upgrades, expanded insurance
- Social Welfare: Credit schemes, nano-grants, youth job programs, wage increase, affordable housing
- Energy/Oil Sector: NNPC leadership reform, energy diversification (CNG, renewables)

While these achievements may indicate progress, it's essential to evaluate their impact on the common man. Developed nations often prioritize citizen welfare, but the Tinubu government's efforts seem to focus more on macroeconomic indicators. To truly give back to Nigerians, the government should prioritize increasing the purchasing power of the naira, ensuring that citizens can afford basic necessities. A practical goal would be to enable a common person to feed well with ₦500.

I'm surprised that Tinubu supporters are challenging ADC comment rather than challenge INEC who said that it's not yet time for campaigning.
APC are going against INEC rules by posting Tinubu posters.

Moses Udoji is a visionary leader, educator, and mentor with a deep commitment to personal development, spiritual growth, and community transformation. He is one of the founding members of The Believer's Group, an interdenominational Christian outreach established with the purpose of raising leaders who stand out — leaders who not only excel in their respective fields but also uphold strong moral and spiritual values.

Under his leadership and influence, The Believer’s Group has grown into a vibrant network that transcends church denominations, bringing together men and women who are passionate about making a difference in their communities. Moses also hosts a dynamic online inspirational program that reaches audiences both within Nigeria and across international borders. His teachings focus on leadership, purpose discovery, integrity, and faith-based living, drawing participants from various walks of life.

Professionally, Moses Udoji serves as a committed staff member in the Lagos State Ministry of Education. Through this role, he actively contributes to the shaping of policies and practices that enhance the quality of education across the state. His work reflects a strong dedication to youth development and educational excellence.

In addition to his professional and ministerial responsibilities, Moses is also pursuing higher education at Lagos State University, where he is enrolled in an academic program designed to further equip him for leadership in education and ministry. His pursuit of knowledge and passion for impacting lives has earned him respect among peers, students, and fellow leaders.

Moses Udoji is widely known for his humility, clarity of purpose, and a heart that burns for positive change. His life continues to inspire many to live with purpose, lead with integrity, and serve with compassion.


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Strike.. strike
If Lagos state is not part of it, it may not be effective

Sincerely this has been my everyday question...
If me that is working is complaining about the harsh economic how about those that are not working....
I heard a woman telling her daughter to go and do what her mates are doing to make money.

Trump Trump Trump.....

dre11:
https://leadership.ng/apc-blasts-gov-makinde-over-2027-presidential-ambition/

This is what they are very good at... Ruling party behaving like opposition.

babasolution:
The money for this project can be used to pay minimum wage of 100k

And when the building is completed. The building alone can pay minimum wage for about more than 1000 civil servants ..

Ikaeniyan0:
The 21 storey building built by Udom Emmanuel is still empty after 4 years.

https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/akwa-iboms-smart-building-unoccupied-four-years-after/

if the building was built in Lagos, the Akwa Ibom state government will be earning massively from it per annum by now


If he's planning to build the storey building in unviable Onitsha, Akwa or Enugu, you would have been hailing him.

Progressive states always look to states that they can invest and generate more funds.
Lagos State is also investing in other states.