₦airaland Forum

Better late than never.

#free Sunday Jackson

How could they have spent so much on subsidizing the same fuel we paid so much for in filling our cars.

Why were we subsidizing to such magnitude even when Dangote had come on stream with reduced refined petroleum import?

I can not comprehend what nnpc Ltd cooked up in that report!

Hoping NSCDC will leave up to the onerous task being thrust at them.

At least, there will be more boots on ground to tackle the menace of banditry and terrorism.

Good call from the president.

Better to move in stealth mode than securing the services of a compromised and corrupt entity.

It's better to just mark an "x" for target on your forehead than employing and paying these ones for your safety.

The fulanis have lend themselves willing tools in most crimes and criminal activities in the country but many a time, the masterminds of such attacks and crimes are the inhabitants of that area.

Those guys cannot be as smart and "omnipresent" as we want them portrayed.

Some crimes deserve instant execution by firing squad and this could well be one

Newton's 3rd law of motion in action.


Way to go!

The upper hand these bandits wield over us is "that projectile" they carry.
If we all have access to such tools, I bet they will think twice before brazenly attacking communities and towns.

Hmm

So sad

Lost his brave son (Lt. Col Abu Ali) to boko Haram few years ago and I'm quite sure he never recovered from that national tragedy.

The unity the scheme set out to foster was never achieved in the first instance.

The mutual suspicion and intolerance amongst us has created a sinkhole that may not be bridged in my lifetime.

Our fault lines are so glaring now that "trust" no longer exist in all spheres of our dealings with each other.

The founding vision of the NYSC has been overtaken by current realities and just like the government has shut some unity schools, similar measure should be extended to the NYSC until all this madness subsides.

Normal in forward operation bases (FOBs) of the Nigerian Army.

Even the congregation (soldiers)are equally armed.

There is no "Time-out" in the fight against terrorism.

An effort in futility.

They came in too late, the world already knows what is happening and the heat is already stewing the government in its own juice.

I'm beginning to think that the Nigerian Air Force must be the most compromised security arm in the fight against insurgency.

How can these morons be allowed to dominate our landscape when we have eyes in the sky watching over the same theater of operations?

All those modified combat vehicles can do incalculable damage to the advance of any ground troops without drone or air support.

Don't they study the recent wars between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Russia and Ukraine or the Israeli annihilation of Iran Hamas and Hezbollah in one fell swoop in their academy and war colleges?

Let's continue to wage the current asymmetric warfare with 1960 concepts.


Unaneva C. Enitin

And they said someone should not use what he has (Yerima) to avert similar fate befalling him after several Generals and war heroes have had their labour for Nigeria trampled in vain?

Where is the human face of government in all of her dealings with us?

Didn't see ojukwu on the list.


Is it my eyes?

Heads should be rolling by now if I were to be the president.

We just seem to have capitulated to the designation recently accorded us by Trump " now disgraced country"


How can a whole brigade with air support be dislodged by rag tag militia without insider collaborators?

Worse still, a whole one star general taken captive and then allegedly executed!

I am forced to think the military needs Trump's intervention more than the the civil populace being decimated unchecked by Fulani terrorists on daily basis.

This is very disgraceful to say the least.

How comes these ambushes are always carried out after a clearance operation.

Don't they ever learn from their mistakes?

What are the Chinese drones we bought doing in storage? Are they supposed to be museum artifacts?

A one star general left behind in the battle field doesn't speak well of the morale of troops and the other officers who have returned back to base.

The air support team also didn't do justice in this battle.


The terrorist now seem to be versed in military tactics than our academy trained officers it seems.


Ichabod!

Hmmm

How nostalgic!!

Remember when it used to be a ritual listening to BBC's Focus on Africa and VOA on shortwave radio with all the hassles of interference and fine-tuning.

Thanks to technology, same stations and much more are just a click on an app.

Why are we talking about Imperial leather in past tenses. The soap is still very much around with the same nostalgic scent we know.

Currently using it as I type and I savor each bath with that nostalgia that can never be expressed by words alone.

Also have Lux and joy soaps in my hygiene arsenal .

"Some Things will never change"......2Pac

Old school rocks

Alepo ! !

Customs and immigrations have truly failed this nation.

Not absolving the myriad of police checkpoints and roadblocks littered across the country in the web of organized failure and collision.

Spree is also another word that ends or contain the double "e"

Alepo!!!!

This is the most heartbreaking news today.

May the Lord grant her soul rest and the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.


Nigeria has avoidably lost another gem

Hello Nlanders

I was doing a little research on QWEN3, a Chinese open source AI app when I noticed that the answers I was getting were strangely dated to 2024 while the event I was referencing is a current issue of global significance.

I have had similar issues with Deepseek on other topics warranting me deleting the app from my phone.

Curiously, I asked Qwen3, if it was up to date in 2025 and the answer I got baffled me.

I had to ask the same question to all my currently installed AI apps and justice has been done to those not updated in time.

Always be wary of results from Chinese ai apps, the are highly fraught with obsolete information.

Little wonder grok and chatgpt ask for updates nearly every day.

Stockholm syndrome at work.

When the delusion wears off, you will be back to factory settings with Even more greater venom.

Continue!

Conversation with Gemini

Following Trump's tariffs on Nigeria and some inflationary headwinds, can the naira remain strong against the dollar in H2 of 2025?

The naira's performance against the dollar in the second half of 2025 is subject to a complex interplay of domestic and international factors. While some headwinds exist, particularly the recently imposed U.S. tariffs, there are also positive indicators suggesting the naira could maintain some stability or even appreciate.

The Impact of Tariffs and Inflationary Headwinds
The new 15% tariff imposed by the U.S. on Nigerian exports is a significant challenge. This measure, which took effect in August 2025, is expected to reduce Nigeria's export revenue, thereby decreasing the inflow of foreign exchange. This reduction in dollar supply could put downward pressure on the naira's value. The tariff is a continuation of a protectionist trade policy by the U.S. that began earlier in the year, and its potential to be increased further adds to the uncertainty.


Additionally, while Nigeria's inflation has shown signs of moderating in the first half of 2025, it remains high. This sustained inflation, coupled with the potential for higher import costs due to the tariffs, could create further economic pressure.

Factors Supporting the Naira's Strength
Despite these challenges, there are several factors that could help the naira remain strong in H2 2025:

Improved Foreign Exchange Inflows: The Nigerian government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have been implementing reforms to attract foreign investment and increase FX liquidity. These efforts, combined with potential proceeds from a planned Eurobond issuance, could boost the supply of dollars in the market.

Monetary Policy and Economic Outlook: The CBN is expected to continue its efforts to stabilize the foreign exchange market. Some analysts forecast a moderation in inflation, which could lead to a stable or even stronger naira. The overall economic outlook for Nigeria in 2025 is cautiously optimistic, with projected GDP growth driven by key sectors like oil and gas, and manufacturing.

Oil Production and Prices: Increased oil production and favorable global oil prices would be a major positive for Nigeria, as oil remains a cornerstone of the economy. This would directly increase the country's foreign exchange earnings.

Government Reforms and Infrastructure: Ongoing government reforms, including those in the energy sector, and the operation of facilities like the Dangote Refinery, are expected to improve economic fundamentals and reduce reliance on imports, which in turn could support the naira.

Outlook for H2 2025
Economic forecasts for the second half of 2025 are mixed, with different scenarios being considered by analysts. Some believe the naira could appreciate, potentially reaching N1,400 per dollar in a best-case scenario, supported by strong fundamentals and capital market confidence. Others project a base-case scenario where the naira remains within a range of N1,500 to N1,600 per dollar, supported by steady FX inflows and CBN interventions. However, a worst-case scenario where the naira weakens further due to a sharp decline in oil prices or negative foreign investment flows is also a possibility.

In summary, while the U.S. tariffs and inflationary pressures present significant risks, the naira's ability to remain strong against the dollar in H2 2025 will depend on the effectiveness of Nigeria's policy responses, its ability to boost foreign exchange inflows, and broader global economic conditions.

I just hope the spelling "ACADEMX" has been long corrected on that NDA edifice! !

If Nigeria were a company or a football club, her managers would have since been sacked and prosecuted.

Our "Baby steps of pain" seem to be self inflicted.

The rate at which educational institutions of higher learning are being named after political figures both alive and in death is troubling and alarming.

The 2nd Niger bridge is already named after him.

As one not given to academic pursuits, one of our military Cantonments like the Ikeja Cantonment would have been a more befitting memorial for GMB.

Hmm, only God will save the university of Ibadan from being renamed after Obasanjo should he kick the bucket.

UniMed now MBU

I'm pretty sure that spot was picked by his humble self before his demise.

May God forgive his numerous short comings.

Message compiled from the heart of a warrior, delivered in a language that must be heeded to avoid imminent retribution.

PUNCH LINES

We see everything. We hear everything. We are everywhere.


In more ways than one, we knew more about you than you knew about yourselves.

Today, satellites, cyber tools, human sources, and data analytics expose what once remained hidden.


When you look around the room, ask yourself: Who is truly loyal?


But if you choose wrong again, we will be there, waiting.

Is this supposed to be a tribute or what!

Why didn't you say this when he was alive?

Whitewashing a sepulchre as usual.

Cheering news indeed!

Instead of rushing to the press, why don't our security outfits tail these couriers to their final destination by playing along e.g collecting bribes and then deploying drones to lead them to their hideouts.

Kai! The Israelis will never miss such opportunity to incinerate some scallywags.