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1.They should stop taking part in cooling breaks. It's not "African Thing"
2. They should develop their political structures and ensure good governance. You can't have good fun(football is "sport"(entertainment)),with all the political and economic upheavals in this continent.
3. African football lovers should learn to distance themselves from the GOAT of football debate between Messi and Ronaldo...

IslamVIRGINS:
Russia and Italy are both European countries!

True👍
At a closer look

"Na my mama na ee baff me..."

One of my most cherished lines from the great Soloist, Pantoranking. Man is good at what he does

All what I saw with this post is Mockery

Indeed,the theory of vicious cycle of poverty in Economics is true

I feared to say that Nigeria today is a failed nation thriving on "RICE" palliative. Corruption have reduced us to dwarf status among African countries.
To me, the way out is not in "manual election," this is because Nigeria is not yet mature to conduct elections for political offices.

KonTagiousBull:
Her father rich ooo...A late king!

I talk am say I know this face from somewhere. Her "political" husband was a councilor of a ward in Eleme LGA(don't know if he still is)This woman is a highly controversial figure...

Nigeria is a mess in Africa...no doubt about that.

Some ladies are not okay...but why?
Well, many loves choosing the "noisy route"

Kingosytex:
I never believed anyone could be more clueless than late Gen. Buhari
Bola has proven me wrong a thousand times

Me too...
God forbid BAThing

Is there any bank called 'Polaris' in Nigeria?

Dpsychologist:
CBN Recapitalisation Is Here. 21 Banks Have Passed. The Rest Are on the Clock.

If you still think Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation is a joke, this update should wake you up.

As of January 2026, 21 banks have successfully met the new capital requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. No rumours. No projections. Actual money raised.

For context, CBN raised the minimum capital like this:
International banks need ₦500 billion
National banks need ₦200 billion
Regional banks need ₦50 billion
Non interest banks need between ₦10 billion and ₦20 billion

Deadline is March 31, 2026. Less than three months away.

This exercise started in 2024 and it is already reshaping the entire banking sector. Rights issues. Private placements. Mergers. Balance sheet surgery. Anyone sleeping will not survive.

Let us break it down clearly.

International Banks That Have Crossed ₦500bn

Access Bank
Zenith Bank
First HoldCo First Bank
GTCO
UBA
Fidelity Bank

Access and Zenith did not just meet the requirement. They overshot it comfortably. That alone tells you who came prepared and who did not.

National Banks That Have Crossed ₦200bn

Wema Bank
Citibank Nigeria
Standard Chartered Nigeria
Ecobank Nigeria
Globus Bank
Stanbic IBTC
PremiumTrust Bank
Providus Bank through merger with Unity Bank

PremiumTrust deserves special mention. Just three years old and already hitting ₦200bn. That is aggressive banking.

Merchant and Non Interest Banks Not Left Out

FSDH Merchant Bank
Greenwich Merchant Bank
Nova Bank
Rand Merchant Bank

Jaiz Bank
Lotus Bank
TAJBank

Now here is the part many people are ignoring.

This recapitalisation is not about impressing CBN. It is about survival.

We saw this movie in 2004 under Soludo. Banks reduced from 89 to 25. Weak players disappeared. Strong ones became giants. History is repeating itself, just bigger and tougher.

What does this mean for everyday Nigerians?

Fewer but stronger banks
Better shock resistance
More capacity to fund big projects
Less excuses during economic stress

But also
Banks that fail to raise capital will be forced to merge or shut down
Some familiar names may disappear
Jobs will be affected
Shareholders who did not pay attention will cry later

This is not politics. This is finance. Money talks. Capital decides who stays.

If your bank has not clearly announced how it plans to meet the requirement, start asking questions now, not in April.

CBN has drawn the line.
21 banks have crossed it.
The rest are racing against time.

Nigeria’s banking sector is entering a new era. Stronger. Leaner. Less forgiving.

Sit tight. The next three months will be very interesting.

Source

Islie:
https://leadership.ng/19-banks-meet-new-capital-requirements-ahead-of-march-31-deadline/

What is still keeping Polaris Bank among the list of those "yet to"?

Newsgeek24:
https://verynigerian.com/lookman-plays-down-osimhen-exchange-insists-nothing-happened/

I love this guy...
2026 African best player awaits you Lookman.
Keep it cool and avoid any form of distractions from ill-bred individuals like VO.

He was not ELECTED in the first place.

Nigeria is not a Democracy so the very mention of Election is pure absurdity

otipoju:
If no be greed. 36 and 37 years d no get business with national team.

Why
There are many in that age bracket that are the backbones of teams

CyynthiaKiss:
Rep. Riley M. Moore writes:



Source


Previous thread https://www.nairaland.com/8591263/convert-islam-die-iswap-burns

I love that paragraph beginning with 'Thankfulky'.

helinues:
Happy new year. The year 2026 already kick started some hours ago

What food do you have as breakfast today 1st of Jan or intend to have?

I always try something new every first of the year. I detected wheat biscuits in waffle form just some months ago.

The wheat biscuits is best used with either milk or yoghurt. Yoghurt is my own favourite use

My first year 2026 food: Wheat waffle biscuit soaked with chocolate yoghurt, supported with chicken Vegetable stew assist with bananas

Biscuit and chilled soft drink (taken early morning of 1st January,2026.

soil4soil:
And bad man ordered his boys to kill 2000, unfortunately her husband was killed and people are saying that he should be giving amnesty.

Her husband may not be her kind... but that still does not justify his death by senseless murderers

I'm just beginning to like this man...

Person who steals a generator is not a petty thief. He should not be asked to sing. Stiffer and brutal punishment should be given.

cyberbro:
You're a traditional thinker with a fixed mindset and this mentality of yours is really harmful. Kindly tell me the practicality of having an A1 in mathematics for arts disciplines... Please don't talk about the use of arithmetic in daily lives, every primary school leaver can handle basic arithmetic, but at university level, should those who have a D or E at math be prevented from moving forward with their study despite the fact that it has nothing to do with mathematics?

If they need real-life mathematical skills, anyone can get that outside the 4 walls of the university, but the O-level shouldn't be a prerequisite for a degree when the curriculum has nothing to do with mathematics. Another thing is the hypocrisy in our educational system cos a lot of people with flawless results actually used "runs" to achieve it, it is still going on today. Some people with a D in maths are better than some with an A in math, cos we know they arrange these things, unless we want to be hypocrites.

Once again, shed your traditional thinking- education doesn't end in the 4 walls of the university and anyone can learn virtually anything at any point of their lives. If anyone needs analytical skills, they don't need a credit in WAEC for that as you put it. It has only remained a prerequisite for admissions cos the older generation deemed it fit.

All I see here is WISDOM. Kudos bro 👍

immortalcrown:
Your logic here is either childish or stupid, and I will prove it to you.

No occupation is better than the other in terms of finances. It all depends on the level at which you operate in any occupation or career you choose for yourself. If you choose to be an employee, try to grow so that you'll be promoted to the position where you begin to earn so much. You can also earn so well as a teacher by working in a school that has a good salary structure. If you choose business, try to grow in it so that you will make more profit.

How much money you make is not determined by what you do but by how you do what you do. A teacher that rises to the position of commissioner or minister earns more money than a trader that has been managing just one shop. A trader that is growing in his or her business makes more money than some people that work in banks. Some teachers make more money than some people that work in the military. It all depends on the level at which you operate in whichever career you choose.

Some musicians are richer than some footballers. Some footballers are richer than some musicians. Some traders are richer than some people that work in the Nigerian Custom or in the CBN. Many teachers are richer than some content creators. Some content creators are richer than many bank managers. Some pastors are richer than some native doctors. Some native doctors are richer than some pastors.

Your head may be small, not bigger than a FIFA ball, but what you got inside is way bigger than a whale. Believe me, bro👍

richiemcgold:

Not all teachers are trained teachers.

Not all trained teachers are qualified teachers

You are right...?

Mine is 5

Starz825:
Too much law students/graduates for a lawless country like Nigeria


What an irony

Bro...the thing tire me. Painful Irony

NinjaMetahuman:
They want to keep lawyers expensive so only the rich can afford one.

What's so special about being a lawyer that you need small quota for?

Greedy people.

You have made a very valid point...

laivwire:
How can isolated terror attacks in certain states make Nigeria as a country get on the global terror list? Ask yourself that question and reassess what you typed.

Wisdom... you're an embodiment of wisdom for this response

Felabrity:
Who give who belle?

I wanted to ask same question...so shameful and sick

SisterAnn:
Very disgusting!

I wanted to ask same question...

This corntree is so frustrating and stupidly difficult for decent citizens

No European countries

Hmmmm
The pictures are not encouraging...well, one man's food, they say is someone's else poison.