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PoliticsRe: Economic Hardship: Tinubu To Meet 36 Govs Before Departing For Addis Ababa by malali: 9:52am On Feb 15, 2024
ADSP116:
Like you are the only one telling us the plain truth,let me use Benin republic as a case study,this is a country that is well known for exports.I can not boldly tell of any commodity that the little country with no tangible natural resources have to export which earns them dollars in other to maintain the CFA status quo, still, for many years CFA always stand it's ground against the green backs.But Nigeria with humongous dollars we earn through petrol and other commodities we export abroad our currency has been nosediving at a level we have never experienced before...l think at this level our politicians need not to be economic with the reality.
God Bless you my brother, I know we cannot all be foolish.
The government thinks they can deceive 300 million Nigerians.
PoliticsRe: Economic Hardship: Tinubu To Meet 36 Govs Before Departing For Addis Ababa by malali: 9:45am On Feb 15, 2024
uba1991:
stop blaming anybody. Blame the government. There policy is responsible and if there are other criminals printing money as you want us to believe then it is the responsibility of the government to fish them out.
Since Tinubu came to power no one foreign investor come to the country rather multinational companies are leaving the country.
What is the qualification of the CBN governor?
Aside from being a Yoruba man and also working as commissioner of budget and planning in Lagos state when Tinubu was the governor. Those are the two reasons why he was appointed CBN governor.
I AGREE without, its the governments responsibility.
I dont think its the CBN's Governors fault.
Round tripping aka Subsidized dollars has now stopped.
None of the previous government could stop that !!
Only a few people benefitted.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Moving Towards Economic Crises. USD Now NGN 1,700.00. Fuel @ NGN1,020.00 by malali: 9:39am On Feb 15, 2024
EponObi:
Can you please mention the countries? I want to take note. Thanks
In sept 2020 1USDollars = 121 Haitian Gourde.
Today 1 USDollars= 131 Haitian Gourde


Mind you haitian is a 3rd world country, insecurity, kidnappings, cut off from the rest of the world by oppressors, devatsted by hurricanes and earthquakes.

In sept 2020 1 USDollars= 149 yemeni rial.
Today 1 USDollars =150 Yemeni rial.


Yemen is also a poor third world country, they are currently being bombed by US coalition forces, they were in a war with saudi for over 10 years.

Afghanistan 2020 1usd= 75 Afghani
Today 1 usd= 73 Afghani

Bangladeshi 2020 1usd= 89 bangladeshi taka
today 1 Usd= 108 bangladeshi taka.


I can go on and on. The government is deceiving Nigerians, by attributing it to lack of production alone, Theft and looting is the main reason Nigeria's currency is getting devalued daily.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Moving Towards Economic Crises. USD Now NGN 1,700.00. Fuel @ NGN1,020.00 by malali: 9:11am On Feb 15, 2024
EponObi:
There's nothing like counterfeiting. What you see is simply the pressure of the demand for dollar.

The CBN unifying our exchange rates and the FG removing fuel subsidy are only two solutions to our three elephant problems. In fact, those two are the simplest to solve.

The biggest elephant is our trade balance. Imagine a country with over 200 million people not producing anything internally and only have to resort to buying things we need from other countries, down to toothpicks. That's one hell of a demand for dollars. And we import every day. Every single day.

The naira will continue to nosedive until it find a balance/equilibrium where our demand for foreign goods equals our demand for dollar. What the CBN and FG is banking on to solve this problem is that demand for dollar will keep on increasing, while naira crashes until we get to a point where people can't afford the imported derivative of goods and start buying local derivatives. With demand now shifting to local goods, the demand for dollar will reduce and naira will pick up strength from there. With the increasing demand for naira and people now favouring local alternatives, this would jump start local manufacturing and production in the country.

These are theories they are banking on. Will it succeed? We shall see.

Tinubu wants to make imported goods insanely expensive that people will start running away from them to local goods.

Our situation is like a vehicle without a driver that just started running down a hill. You can't stop, it's already in motion.
Well said, However i travel to over 30 countries on a regular basis, i can name a lot of countries which in the last 7 years, the currency against the dollar barely changes in 7 years ! And they dont have oil and also import a lot of what they use, We are all pretending not see the mismanagement of funds by these politicians from Tinubu downwards, most of these guys have more than their salaries can afford. They do not own businesses or inherited these wealth.
The subsidy was removed to loot the funds......Until corruption is addressed truthfully. Subsidy or no subsidy will not make a difference.
Thats my opinion.
PoliticsRe: FG To Borrow N2.5tr Via FG Bond In February by malali: 8:45am On Feb 15, 2024
2 Billion dollars

Borrow and loot cruise control.

Auto-pilot.
PoliticsRe: Economic Hardship: Tinubu To Meet 36 Govs Before Departing For Addis Ababa by malali:
There is more to this naira devaluation than meets the Eye.

Why do i feel some people are counterfeiting the naira.

Because no one can really explain why there is an infinite amount of Naira in circulation. Even if the naira was free floating by now it should have reached an equilibrium. It should have pegged itself.

The only reason why the naira can be dropping till infinity is if the production is unlimited, because salary has not even been increased yet. Only thing that could account for daily devaluation is if someone other than the CBN is printing naira. Counterfeiters ?

To be realistic, no amount of salary increments can resolve this.

This is very serious, the government has to act now........There are so many African countries, who do not even produce crude oil or subsidize forex but their local currency is stable.

The government should declare a state of emergency right away, this currency devaluation is getting out of control.
PoliticsRe: Forex Crisis Pushes Petrol Subsidy To N907.5b Monthly by malali:
We had subsidy for over 50 years.

The year Dangote built a refinery, subsidy was removed.

Dey Play
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Moving Towards Economic Crises. USD Now NGN 1,700.00. Fuel @ NGN1,020.00 by malali: 7:31am On Feb 15, 2024
Way forward ?
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Moving Towards Economic Crises. USD Now NGN 1,700.00. Fuel @ NGN1,020.00 by malali: 6:52am On Feb 15, 2024
ExudeLoveToAll:
In this case the counterfeiting gives birth to original notes and not fake notes, fake notes can be expunged as quickly as possible because of security features on the features.

This problem is getting out of hands, the CBN should do the needful. This is not funny anymore.
I agree with you, the naira is coming out of somewhere that the government doesn't have control over ? It feels like some people have bullion vans of naira in vaults at home, that they keeping changing to dollars.

The whole point of floating the naira is to find a balance, if the minting of naira has been compromised, the naira can fall too 1$ to 10,000naira.

The government should act now, if not this is going to be a disaster. I believe some people are hiding billions in naira at home and are changing it to dollars easily in the black market.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Moving Towards Economic Crises. USD Now NGN 1,700.00. Fuel @ NGN1,020.00 by malali: 6:33am On Feb 15, 2024
nurey:
All this one you are talking will.not work, Nigeria will crash just a matter of time, I am not a pessimist though but time to pray has gone, it's time to wake up and survive. It is only agriculture that can save Nigeria big time currently as long as insecurity is still not tackle and we aren't producing and exporting anything other than crude oil, we are heading for doom.
With so many countries that developed with oil we are heading for doom.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Moving Towards Economic Crises. USD Now NGN 1,700.00. Fuel @ NGN1,020.00 by malali: 5:38am On Feb 15, 2024
nurey:
Are you just waking up grin

As far back as 2012 there was clamor that tens of ship birth in Nigeria waters loaded with goods, but leave our shores with empty container.

80 to 90% of our earnings is oil, other earnings like mining, forest reserves and mineral resources other than crude are been smuggled out by our leaders.

All the farmers don japa from bush including as fulani marauders no gree make we farm in peace.

In other words Nigeria is living above its means currently.

Buhari killed Nigeria by printing 22trillion naira without tagging to any productivity. A serious gov will damn all consequences and pick Buhari up and enslave him and his generations seizing anything tied to that cursed name.
The rate at which things are going. The fuel subsidy has to be reintroduced or else they have to start food subsidy.
The only other solution is to export crude oil agreed quotas and then sell subsidized crude oil to dangote refinery with an agreement to sell subsidized petrol to Nigerian government in return for the subsidized crude oil allocation.
PoliticsRe: We Can't Fold Our Arms Again, Nigerians Are Dying - Sultan of Sokoto by malali: 4:54am On Feb 15, 2024
All of Tinubu policies so far looks like his is trying to eliminate the poor and middle class Nigerians.

He is implemented policies with dire austerity consequences with no iota of empathy for Nigerians already living below poverty line.

For the first time in history instead of attacking the looters, corrupt politicians directly, he has decided to cast a net so wide that innocent poor Nigerians are suffering and dying due to poor socioeconomic conditions.

Fuel subsidy should have been transferred to food subsidy, while ramping up agricultural products local production. Removing fuel subsidy with no measure in place to subsidise the life of the poor and middle class is an idiotic move.

The government is acting like we are trading democracy for hunger. Because even the military regime's policies were not this bad.
PoliticsRe: We Should Cut The Jumbo Salaries, But It Won't Bring Back Subsides. by malali: 4:37am On Feb 15, 2024
The cost of running Nigeria's government is too expensive,compared to minimum wage.
PoliticsRe: 60 Reps Seek Change From Presidential To Parliamentary System by malali: 4:29am On Feb 15, 2024
[b]

Parliamentary System

Pros:
1.Unity and Consensus: In a parliamentary system, the executive (the Prime Minister) is usually a member of the majority party in the parliament. This means that the government's agenda is more likely to align with the views of the majority of lawmakers, leading to smoother decision-making and greater unity.
2.Flexibility: If the Prime Minister loses the support of the parliament, they can be removed through a vote of no confidence, leading to a new government without the need for a full election. This allows for quicker responses to changing circumstances or public sentiment.
3.Accountability: The Prime Minister and cabinet ministers are directly accountable to the parliament, which means they must regularly answer questions and defend their actions. This helps ensure that government officials are held accountable for their decisions and actions.

Cons:
1.Instability:Since the government's survival depends on maintaining the support of the parliament, frequent changes in government can occur if there is political instability or shifting alliances among political parties. This can lead to uncertainty and inconsistency in governance.
2. Dominance of Political Parties: In a parliamentary system, political parties have a lot of power, and smaller parties may struggle to have their voices heard. This could potentially lead to the interests of minority groups being overlooked.
3. Less Direct Representation:In some parliamentary systems, voters do not directly elect the Prime Minister, but rather vote for a political party. This means that the leader of the country may not necessarily reflect the preferences of all voters.

Presidential System

Pros:
1.Stability: The president serves a fixed term and cannot be easily removed from office outside of impeachment proceedings, providing more stability and continuity in leadership.
2.Direct Representation:In a presidential system, voters directly elect the president, which means that the leader of the country is directly accountable to the people.
3.Separation of Powers:The presidential system typically separates the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, which can help prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Cons:
1. Gridlock:In a presidential system, if the president's party does not have a majority in the legislature, it can lead to gridlock and difficulty passing legislation, as the president and the legislature may have conflicting priorities.
2. Less Flexibility: Unlike in a parliamentary system, where the government can be easily replaced, removing a president from office outside of scheduled elections can be a lengthy and complex process, which may make it harder to address urgent issues.
3.Less Accountability:Since the president is not directly accountable to the legislature, there may be fewer mechanisms in place to hold them accountable for their actions, potentially leading to abuses of power.[/b]
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Moving Towards Economic Crises. USD Now NGN 1,700.00. Fuel @ NGN1,020.00 by malali: 3:51am On Feb 15, 2024
There is more than meets the Eye.

Why do i feel some people are counterfeiting the naira.

Because no one can really explain how there is an infinite amount of Naira in circulation. Even if the naira was free floating by now there should be an equilibrium. It should have pegged itself.

The only reason why the naira can be dropping till infinity is if the production is unlimited ? Counterfeiters ?

To be realistic, no amount of salary increments can resolve this.

This is very serious, the government has to act now........There are so many African countries, who do not even produce crude oil or subsidize forex but their local currency is stable.

Why is the naira dropping everyday ? Are people counterfeiting the naira ?
PoliticsRe: Wike Visits Sites Of Ongoing Projects In Guzape, Jahi, Others by malali: 11:48pm On Feb 14, 2024
Tone Deaf Minister.

Everybody is complaining about devalued naira.

Buy Nigeria to boost the naira against dollars and other foreign currency.

Wike is wearing Versace (Italian designer) from head to toe.

Nigerian textile makers ? Unemployed.
Nigerian tailors ? Unemployed.
Aba shoemakers ? Unemployed.

How are we going to boost our own production and economy ? How many Italian politicians wear kaftan ? wear Isiagu ? wear wrapper ?

These are the things national orientation agency should enlighten people on, we should desist from all these colonial mentality.

Wike, everyone knows you are rich from looting funds, because you have never owned a business or inherited wealth. But dont make a mockery of yourself and start going around like a versace billboard.

It is juvenile and pathetic.
PoliticsRe: Wike Places N20 Million Bounty On Fleeing Kidnappers by malali: 11:29pm On Feb 14, 2024
Tone Deaf Minister.

Everybody is complaining about devalued naira.

Buy Nigeria to boost the naira against dollars and other foreign currency.

Wike is wearing Versace (Italian designer) from head to toe.

Nigerian textile makers ? Unemployed.
Nigerian tailors ? Unemployed.
Aba shoemakers ? Unemployed.

How are we going to boost our own production and economy ? How many Italian politicians wear kaftan ? wear Isiagu ? wear wrapper ?

These are the things national orientation agency should enlighten people on, we should desist from all these colonial mentality.

Wike, everyone knows you are rich from looting funds, because you have never owned a business or inherited wealth. But dont make a mockery of yourself and start going around like a versace billboard.

It is juvenile and pathetic.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Poor? Unable 2 Pay Subsidies? But Rich Enough 2 Pay Politicians Billions by malali: 9:28pm On Feb 14, 2024
The real change starts when salaries of politicians is reduced so that they can feel the pain of the common man.

As long as we continue to pay politicians jumbo salary and pay the common man peanuts.

We are deceiving ourselves.
PoliticsRe: Atiku’s Former Aide, Bwala Blasts Peter Obi And His Supporters, Nigerians React by malali:
Rent a spokesman.

PoliticsRe: FG Asks Interpol To Place 3 Nigerians On Watch For 'Forging Buhari's Signature' by malali: 2:33am On Feb 14, 2024
Very good

These black money or ill gotten wealth is used to sponsor terrorism, kidnap and civil unrest.

We have to go after all circulating ill-gotten money.
PoliticsRe: Video: Wigwe Is Responsible For Dollar Crisis In Nigeria by malali: 1:07am On Feb 14, 2024
If we do not address ill gotten wealth in Nigeria. Nothing will work

The Chinese government takes a strong stance against corruption, and penalties can range from administrative punishments to severe legal consequences, including imprisonment and even the death penalty in extreme cases.
BusinessRe: What exactly Is The Benefit Of Floating The Naira? by malali: 9:45pm On Feb 13, 2024
Cheaper Exports: When the Naira is devalued, it becomes less valuable compared to other currencies. This makes Nigerian products cheaper for people in other countries. Think of it like selling your cool toy cars to friends abroad at a lower price. More exports mean more money flowing into Nigeria!

Expensive Imports: On the flip side, devaluation makes foreign toys (imports) more expensive for you. Imagine your favorite video games suddenly costing more because they’re imported. This encourages people to buy local toys instead.

Boosting Local Industries: When local toys (goods and services) become cheaper for foreigners, it helps Nigerian businesses grow. They can sell more, hire more people, and contribute to the economy.

Tourism Advantage: Devaluation makes Nigeria an attractive travel destination. Foreign tourists find it cheaper to visit, explore, and spend money here. Imagine more tourists enjoying Nigerian culture, food, and music!

Investment Inflow: Investors like to put their money where it grows. Devaluation encourages foreign investors to set up factories, offices, and businesses in Nigeria. This creates jobs and stimulates economic growth.

Balance of Payments: Devaluation can improve Nigeria’s balance of payments. It’s like keeping track of how much money comes in (exports, investments) versus how much goes out (imports, debt payments). A positive balance is good!

Inflation: Devaluation can lead to higher prices for everyday items (inflation). Imagine your pocket money buying fewer candies because prices went up. But controlled inflation can be healthy for the economy.

Reducing Debt Burden: Nigeria owes money to other countries (national debt). Devaluation makes it easier to repay those loans because the Naira is worth less. It’s like paying back a smaller amount.

Competitiveness: Devaluation makes Nigerian businesses compete better globally. Just like you try to win in video game tournaments, our economy competes with other countries. A cheaper Naira gives us an edge!

Learning Opportunity: Finally, understanding devaluation teaches us about economics. It’s like leveling up in your favorite game. By knowing how money works, we can make smarter decisions for Nigeria’s future!
CelebritiesRe: Davido's Aide Slaps A Fan For Getting Too Close (Video) by malali: 8:04pm On Feb 13, 2024
Thats assault, caught on video.

Get a good lawyer and sue him.
PoliticsRe: Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of Five Board Directors For CBN by malali:
There is too much presidential monopoly in the CBN.

Its time to have a system similar to the federal reserve where each geopolitical zone have a vetoing representation in the apex bank.

So that one person (CBN governor) is not hijacked by the cabal and made to do things that will potentially devalue the currency and put 300 million Nigerians into poverty.

Because no matter what is put in place by this regime it can easily be sabotaged by the next regime and we are back where we started. That has been happening for the past 50 years.

Everybody knows Emefiele is just the messenger, the main actors are still walking around freely enjoying the Loot.
PoliticsRe: A Bag Of Cement Is Now 8,500 Naira Here In UGEP, Cross River State. by malali: 6:29pm On Feb 13, 2024
Questionnaires:
It Must Be Sold.

You Don't Expect Business Men To Run Their Industries As Charities.

However; The Prices Are Skyrocketting Too Much !
They are not buying raw material in dollars. Naira is cheaper than it has ever been. So why is cement prices going up ??
CrimeRe: Don't Spread Lies About The Police - IGP Delear War On Fake News & Cyberbullying by malali: 7:09am On Feb 13, 2024
IGP Kayode Egbetokun trust me Nigerians are not your problem.

Once you are a public figure, there are associated risks.

Coming to threaten 300 milion people with clamp down or clamp up is crazy.

How many kidnappers do we have in Nigeria ? Did you clamp down on them.

Kidnappers are kidnapping police officers, you are planning to clamp down on Nigerians for exercising their constitutional civic rights of self expression.
PoliticsRe: A Bag Of Cement Is Now 8,500 Naira Here In UGEP, Cross River State. by malali: 10:46pm On Feb 12, 2024
Cement made with natural resources e.g Limestone and laterite, procured from Nigeria for free.

Nigerian labour in the cement factories is one of the cheapest labor in the world, mostly temporary contractors, no health insurance, no pension plan workers.

The cement business has strict monopolies, its not an open market anyone can join, less than 3 major marketers in Nigeria.


BUT THE PRICE IS GOING UP.......LOL

NA FELLOW NIGERIAN DEY DO US NIGERIANS.
PoliticsRe: Bwala: President Tinubu Is Better Than UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak by malali:
The New Femi Fani Kayode of our times

A whole grown ass man.

Political Olosho.

We use to have gallant honorable men in Naija, who spoke the truth fearlessly to the authority, even in the days of Military dictators with guns and threats of death.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Facing Worsening Economic Crisis, Says IMF by malali:
Good long term policies have been set in place.

However ameliorating short term policies needed right now.

Devaluing the naira is actually a good measure, if inflation can be controlled.

Raising wages might not be the solution as we will just be back where we started.

Instead provide more jobs at the current rate of pay. Increase social welfare, support mega agricultural investments.

Export crude to meet assigned OPEC quotas, then subsidize additional crude to Dangote refinery with the aim to sell cheaper petrol to Nigerians, which should be allocated and monitored against 3rd party sales and racketeering. Truth is some states are stronger than others. So purchasing powers might never favor some states at current prices....There is abject poverty in some nooks and crannies of Nigeria. Those people still need subsidy, regardless of what anyone says.

Sanitizing the financial sector, curb inflation, raise interests rate, promote 100% made in Nigerian goods consumption.

Inflation is the problem, not minimum wage, not dollars/exchange rate. If you raise minimum wage and artificially Peg the exchange rate, it will worsen the inflation, you have to allow market forces to take its course.

This will result in pain and hardship, but will sanitize the system....the biggest question is can we eventually maintain a sanitized system ?

PoliticsObasanjo's Letter to President Tinubu. by malali(op): 11:33pm On Feb 11, 2024
President Jonathan got a letter.(Titled: Before its too late)
President Buhari got a letter. (Titled: The way out. A clarion call for coalition for Nigeria movement)


Does Tinubu need a Letter ? Please recommend titles for this letter, the writer is on Standby.

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