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So, i was in a serious argument with one of my bosses about the preference you give to either airtime or Data...

The argument began when he expected me to reach someone through direct call but I tried reach the person via watsap, but was not online.

He said to me "How would anyone have a phone without airtime, data is not as important as airtime"

My position is that, this is a networking era, i have guys who only rely on monthly internet sub to chat and make voice calls to their contact- they never relied on airtime to reach out to people and if you are not online, do not expect them to contact you...

If i had only a certain amount of money to either do airtime or Data, i would go for the latter without hesitation cos i blve having internet connection is your only chance of getting that one big gig you've always desired...


So, fellow naira landers, which of the two would you subscribe for in today's age. Data on your phone or internet?

spencekat:
Just have an open mind. It is just a phase.

No matter how open minded you are, you will end up getting on people's nerve when you are within their space..

chatinent:
You mistakenly innocently fart and they start seeing you as the worse Hitler to ever exist.

Lol. They will forget everyone farts to stay alive.

A trending post on X has got a lot of mixed reactions on what people went through squatting with family member, friends at school and others.


Reactions:

I once squatted with one Ẹ̀gbọ́n, pending when school hostel would open. His girlfriend came around and I had to stroll out. He said he'll call me when the lady has gone. I just kept trekking and trekking around for three hours. When the coast wasn't clear still, I took a cab from Shomorin to Camp, Abeokuta to stay with some course mates for the night.

How this kind of grave wickedness consume the heart of some people still baffle me till date.

Firstly, running a country without borrowing is very difficult. Powerful countries in the world borrows money to cater for their deficit, support economy, pays health and controls recession. I think Only few countries have managed to avoid borrowing or borrows little. I think Singapore is one of the favoured countries with a reach revenue.

However, there is nothing wrong if a country borrows, but Nigeria problem with borrowing is peculiar, citizens have lost interest and confidence in govt to put money borrowed into a good use. This is why people see it as a disaster for Nigeria govt to keep borrowing. This is why we need to read more and listen to what experts says on borrowing concept.


NB: Until we restructure this country, many states in Nigeria will largely benefits from FAAC they do not work for. Let's make restructuring a slogan and our only advocacy point, otherwise, the political group with few rich elites in the country gets the direct dividends of democracy while the large chunk of the masses continues to lament.

Moreover, When politician have a public spat, do not come in n between them so that "YO DO NOT DIE IN THEIR WAR" situate your interest and fight for it.

It's a Shame! See how they ganged up on the poor man, this is an harassment, for non-state actors to emerge from nowhere and start intimidating immigrants in their countries.

I would understand this if it were to be done by SA law enforcement agents.

Hello naira landers,

I heard from reliable sources like people who register sim card and some social media platforms that people actually knows their BVN and NIN digit offhand without reading it out. I find this crazy and i never saw myself getting all those long numbers into my small head. Although I've got to know most of my password across social media platforms offhand, but they are few in numbers and easy to assimilate.

Please share with us if you can give out long digits without reading out and why you have to do so.....

"DO NOT DIE IN THEIR WAR"
"DO NOT DIE IN THEIR WAR"
"DO NOT DIE IN THEIR WAR"

They ate regrouping to tell us another story again in the voice of 2face.

Doing one thing at all time expecting different result is delusional - where we need to intensify our effort and agitation is on either components or full restructuring of this nation, this is when our efforts and cries would be favourably considered.

"STOP JUMPING ON POLITICIAN DELUDED SHIP"

"DO NOT DIE IN THEIR WAR"

All these will really not be necessary if we takes some steps backward and reset the template of this country.....this will enable all regions to man their business and grow at their own pace - instead of taking a stand with any politician, the girl of restructuring should be on everyone lips.

2027 to me will be a repetition of our previous futile exercises, they will all end up disappointing every Nigerians.
My 2 cents..

"DO NOT DIE IN THEIR WAR"

Fellow Nigerians, all these show would not matter when the country is restructured. Let all zones develop at their own pace. This will also bring about a healthy economic competition.

NB: realize where your interest lies as a common citizens and defend it extremely, not taking sides.

"DO NOT DIE IN THEIR WAR"

Yes, every elected govt under the current status quo will be irredeemably incompetent. If you like, white-wash any politician as much as you like, but our reality will keep staring us in the face until a verdict is reached to restructure this system, either in component or as a whole.

NB: [/b]Let's use our senses and see where our interest lies as a common Nigerian.

[b]"DO NOT DIE IN THEIR WAR"

Princedapace:
Have u taken out time to read the rules of the game? Staging a walk out is prohibited and u will lose the match.
if that is not done that way, everyone will stage a walk out once officiating is sensed to be bad towards them. And bad is relative in football.

Yes you are right, but I've also read in the rules that the conclusion of a football match where either of the team staged a walk-out will be solely depended on the call of the centre referee. If the official deem it fit to call in a walk over while the game is on and hand the victory to the on field team, then there will definitely be no need for post match brouhaha. But on the day, the referee did not take the part of walkover. Hence, football matches should be won on the field, not in the court.
Let's wait for the verdict of the court.

Plenty trouble for buildings without proper architectural drawings.........

This is actually good if we want to build a developed society where we will have a building structure and standardized layout..

Oo boy! You geh mind o
Stuffs like that at Agodi, that place has max security archi

So i fit chop FTC like this Make Mr seun pay me my reward sharp sharp, I've been on this thread for the past 50 years. To make front page comment for the first time is legendary.

Na play o

Thank God i did not go on to stake my games yesterday, i would have grossly lost all the bet. Team like Barca to win or draw would have been my first game.

newnigerdelta1:
You are sick very very sick. If na poor man he carry for Moto will you guys sue him

Your approach in response to that 'opinion' is wrong. It is called an opinion for crying sake. You don't rubbish other people's opinion and elevate yours. Let's all learn how to establish our facts without being abusive or intolerant towards other people's views. Expecially those you do not know from Adams.

May God bless Nigeria...

Do restructuring, una say no. una wan begin another fruitless endeavor.
Next news please.......

There is dignity in intelligent work. This baba is going to higher places.

And this guy seems to have something good going for him, the mystery of giving it all up at this point is far fetch. I find it very demonic for people to attempt to take their lives. I mean! How terrific and horrible could that be.

I can't even get myself to watch the highlight. It's too horrible and terrible a sport, a match, a fight for me.. i don't know how people derive joy from watching it.

shilenji:
50 naira during my primary plus I dey carry food go. But upgraded to 300 in junior secondary. Senior secondary na egbon adugbo I dey do. Had do many school daughters and sons

Lol. Those money you mention still big o. In my time, we spent coin denomination a lot, so a paper money is always big for eyes.. N5 would cater for my breakfast and lunch..

I will talk in the region of N5 to N10 sha. Any one way bring N200 come school, walahi na thief

;how much be your pocket money when you dey Primary School back then?

No lie o, make we no dey hear N100, N200. Where u wan see am

trutharena:
You don do shallow analysis for the last part.

Ok, but you can't leave without giving us the deeper and better analysis to the part you referenced. We are waiting..

pdppower:
The problem is not about paying tax but seeing what your tax is being used for. What benefits does an average Nigerian get from the govt for paying tax. I dug my borehole myself, contribute money in my community to grade our roads, pay high bills to nepa for light that is not supplied.
What is my benefit for paying tax then?

Your sentiment is also a fact. But for govt running to continue, for the little basic amenities they manage to put in place to continue, tax payment wither direct or indirect is fated for citizens of any country right from inception.

You can say that again...................

We cross our legs..

How much do you understand about this prevailing tax system? A lot of lies and deceit has been cooked up to put fear in the minds of Nigerians on this singular issue.

Some are already misinformed, brainwashed to think the tax system would be brought into the system to winch hunt and collapse the economy.

I think this is one of the explanation that can be reckon with for better understanding.

I wish everyone good luck as we move towards another face of economy planning.

NEW TAX IN NIGERIA (STARTING JANUARY 2026)

Simple explanation for everybody no grammar

Let me break it down like small pikin.

WHAT IS TAX?
Tax simply means:Government saying If you make money, small small help us with some.

❌ It is NOT:
Government stealing your money
Government collecting your savings
Government entering your bank to carry money

IF YOU ARE JUST A NORMAL PERSON for example Salary earner, trader, student, hustler.

If you don’t make much money, government will not tax you.
If you earn ₦800,000 or less in one year, YOU PAY ZERO TAX.

Example:
If you sell pure water, pepper, clothes, or you’re a student you are safe.

THEY WILL TAX MY BANK ACCOUNT ❌❌❌

THIS IS A BIG LIE.

Government CANNOT:
Take money from your bank
Tax your savings
Tax money people send you

They only tax income (money you work for).

Bank account is not taxable. Income is.

WHY THEY ARE ASKING FOR TIN

TIN means Tax Identification Number.

TIN is Your name tag, not your ATM pin.

Banks will ask for it so government can:
Know who is earning money
Stop rich people from hiding

TIN does not allow them to take your money.

IF YOU HAVE A SMALL BUSINESS like Business name / shop / online sales

Government looks at profit, not your capital.
Example: You sell goods for ₦500,000
You spend ₦450,000 on goods, rent, fuel, transport.

Your profit is ₦50,000
That small money is what tax looks at

If profit is small: You pay little or nothing.

They don’t tax stress. They tax profit.

IF YOU ARE A BIG BUSINESS / BIG EARNER

Yes — you will pay more tax.
And that is fair.

Reason be that those who have more should help more.

IF YOU COLLECT SALARY (PAYE)

If your company already deducts tax:
✔ nothing new
✔ no extra tax
✔ no double payment

You are already doing the right thing.

ONLINE WORKERS & SIDE HUSTLES

If you make money:
•online
•from abroad
•side hustle

You should declare it.

But know this that small earners are protected. nobody taxes your bank balance

THE TRUTH is, this new tax is not about punishing poor people.
It is about making rich people pay their fair share.

FINAL SIMPLE MESSAGE.
JAN 2026 TAX IN NIGERIA NO PANIC

• Low income earners pay ZERO tax
• Government cannot touch your bank savings
• TIN is for identification, not money collection
• Small businesses are protected
• Only profit and income are taxed

Fear comes from lies. Knowledge brings peace.

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