₦airaland Forum

Authority1o1:
The debate as to whether the ₦50,000 empowerment made by Remi Tinubu, Nigeria's First Lady, is simply based on a realistic economic calculation and the acknowledgement of the existence of lower class will not end if a breakdown is not given.

So, what can such an amount afford for someone who wants to really go into akara business?

Here is a breakdown:

1. Gas cylinder (3kg): ₦25,000
2. Cooking gas (3kg): ₦1900 × 3 = ₦5700
3. 1 painter of white beans (depending on the location): approximately ₦5000
4. Groundnut oil (2 litres): approximately ₦4500
5. Medium-size frying pan: ₦11,000
6. Utensils and containers: ₦10,000
7. Ingredients (pepper, salt, Maggi etc): ₦2000
8. Beans grinding cost: say ₦500 per round.

TOTAL: ₦63,700

VERDICT: Even for low income earners, ₦50,000 is insufficient to start akara business.

Your akara business is already failing! What's wrong with charcoal or firewood?

Odewaleadesoye:
The debate about Senator Oluremi Tinubu's comments on akara, agbado and kuli-kuli has divided many Nigerians. Some have defended her statement, saying there is dignity in labour and that many successful people started from humble beginnings. On that point, they are right.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with selling akara, roasting corn, making kuli-kuli, or engaging in any honest business. Millions of Nigerians have raised families, trained children through school, and built successful lives through small businesses. Honest work deserves respect.

But that is not why many Nigerians are angry.

The real issue is that Nigerians are tired of being told to manage hardship while those in power continue to live comfortably.

When a government is performing well, citizens are discussing opportunities, innovation, jobs, infrastructure, healthcare and education. When people are struggling to survive, every statement about poverty naturally becomes controversial.

Yes, ₦50,000 may help some petty traders. It may help a woman already selling food or a market trader who only needs a little support to restock goods. That is true.

But we must also ask an honest question: what about the millions of Nigerians already drowning in debt, unable to feed their families, struggling with rent, transport costs, school fees and rising food prices?

If someone owes ₦150,000, has not eaten properly for days, and is struggling to survive, how far can ₦50,000 really go?

The problem is not the grant itself. The problem is presenting survival as economic progress.

Nigerians do not want handouts forever. Nigerians want an economy that works.

They want stable electricity so businesses can grow.

They want affordable food.

They want security so farmers can return to their farms.

They want jobs that pay decent wages.

They want access to credit with reasonable terms.

They want a country where young people can dream beyond daily survival.

Recent reports also show that political activities continue across the country while many citizens are battling economic hardship and insecurity. At the same time, schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State remain a source of concern for many Nigerians, with families still hoping for their safe return.

This is why many people reacted strongly to the akara conversation. It was never really about akara.

It was about frustration.

It was about a growing feeling that ordinary Nigerians are being asked to endure more sacrifices while receiving less hope in return.

Nobody is saying small businesses are bad.

Nobody is saying people should be ashamed of humble beginnings.


What Nigerians are saying is simple:

Stop weaponising poverty.

Stop making hardship look normal.

Stop treating survival as success.

Build an economy where people sell akara because they choose to, not because they have no other option.

A nation cannot continue to measure progress by how creatively its citizens cope with suffering.

The true measure of progress is how many people no longer have to struggle just to survive.

That is the conversation Nigeria should be having.

Nigerians deserve more than survival. They deserve a government that creates opportunities, protects lives, grows businesses, and restores hope. Until then, conversations about akara, agbado and kuli-kuli will continue to remind us of a much bigger problem.

Odewale Adesoye (A.K.A. Green Man)
Concerned Nigerian and Advocate for Economic Opportunity

Your epistle is rubbish. The first lady was talking to those that got the grant not you or Nigerians in general.

Sonnobax15:

10k then had a great purchasing power na . Unlike now,that 50k can't treat a man with a bundle of infection.

stop talking nonsense! How much is a basket of onions today?

And do hook-up and kidnapping

TemplarLandry:
Don't mind the indolent ones who despise humble beginnings, who would rather sell illicit substances or open baby factories.

Yes, INEC can register a political party today. The only thing is that, that party will not benefit from the next elections due to timeline. Just the way NDC was not part of the last by-elections.
On the other thing you mentioned, your not a lawyer. Wiat for the judgement, you'll learn from it.

AMI3:
So u mean that inec can register a new political party today?

Another thing is that;
a supreme court passed a judgement that INEC should register a political party and the same judge that passed that judgement came back after six months when all the political parties have conducted their primaries to passed another judgment that INEC should deregister the political party?

Do u know what is call Pontius officiao in law?

Let me let u be because u don't want to learn.

Because u don't have fact to back up ur argument.

AMI3:
To register a new political party in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has a maximum time frame of 90 days to process an application.The process and timeline follow these steps:Initial Application: An association submits a formal written application, the required documents, and a non-refundable administrative fee.Review Period: The association must provide 50 copies of its draft constitution and manifesto within 30 working days after receiving the application forms.The 90-Day Rule: By law, if INEC receives the documents and fails to either register the party or formally notify the association of a refusal within 90 days, the proposed party is automatically considered registered.Judicial Review: If INEC refuses to register the party, the aggrieved association has a strict 14-day window to challenge the decision in the Federal High Court.Note: For already existing political parties fielding candidates in elections, INEC mandates that a digital membership register must be submitted to the commission at least 21 days before any party primary election.Full details and guidelines can be reviewed on the INEC Guidelines for the Registration of New Political Parties.

I posting that to show u that there was a time frame for party registration.

Secondly: if NDC is registered legally, who is to be blamed? Is it NDC? Inec? Or the court?

On what ground that PMP is challenging NDC?

Oga, there's no time frame! You can reapply.

First of all, there's no time frame for registration of political parties. The second is why did NDC not register their party like others? Why use court order? Do you know that a court order can be challenged up to the supreme court? If you know all these, why are you complaining? Be it party logo or whatever, the registration of NDC would be challenged by others so long as the requisite agency did not bring it to life.

AMI3:
Now the question I want to ask is that ? Is there any time frame for party registration?
In u think other wise. Yes there is time frame for registration of party name and when once that time frame clasped u can't register ur party again.

The second question I want to ask is that why PMP not registered their party like every other parties.

Is PMP a party?
If no is the answer they have no right to challenge a registered party it is only a registered party can challenge a registered party.

Chatgpt gave a name to my products and it warn me that I should try and register that name with CAC and trade mark it to secure the name and the Logo, it warned me that if some other register first before me that I have no right to it again.

NDC do not know PMP as a political party.
And they are not political party

CodeTemplar:
Even tinubu understands what i am talking about.

Obi scorecard is something like :
Politics 5/10 (50%).
Governance 15/10 (150%).

Oga, the internet never forgets! There are tons and tons of evidence on the net showing Obi was a failure in governance when he was a governor. You cannot whitewash the devil he is! We all are witness of when mothers went naked for him at government house in Awka for trying to rob them of their earnings daily in markets across Anambra state. Pray tell, what governor involves himself in market revenue!? Mind you, markets are under local government administration! This was why he refused to conduct LGA elections for 8 years! Imagine! Obi is a criminal!

Okosisi4:
south East is the safest in Nigeria bandit and your terrorist brothers will not allow you to sleep

Right now, in the SE, people are being kidnapped in the bus for as low as 10k. That's how bad it is in the SE. You can't even go outside at night due to motorcycle and keke armed robbers. They'll be on the bike, accost you, take you property and viam!

AMI3:
Who got approval is the owner.
If u submitted and it wasn't approved and some other person submitted and got approval.

So u mean the approved business name is invalid.
On whose fault?

Oga, you cannot claim someone's sweat just because INEC did not approve. The rights of that person to that property have not been exhausted. They also has the right to go to court just like NDC. NDC did not even apply for registration from INEC. They just went to court to claim freedom of association.

Obi should've known that even if he wins the election, that court order would be challenged. If he can challenge Tinubu's qualifications, why can't others challenge a party that was registered by court order?

CodeTemplar:
Politics 15/10
Governance -5/10

What this has shown is that Obi is not a competent leader! He's so daft and unintelligent!
A competent leader will do due diligence before jumping on a ship! Someone like Obi will sign Nigeria away if he's the president. The case of PID is still fresh in our memory. Someone like Obi will do worst.

AMI3:
Sowore in prison
Atiku not certain
Obi not certain.

Can we see what is happening?
PMP is not a registered party. How can the claim to own a Logo that other party registered with?

If u don't secured ur business with CAC and I registered with your business name .
Who own the name?

if that business name has been submitted by someone else but rejected, it means that person owns the business name. Unless that person writes to CAC that he/she has waved rights to it's ownership.
Something like this almost happened during the creation of APC. APC was lucky because they were the first to submit their logo

Benjanni:
"Nigerians will beg President Tinubu. If we mistakenly push him away from power the way we pushed Goodluck Jonathan away, we will beg Tinubu to come back — but by that time, it will be too late.

The person you people are begging to rule us is a devil in the form of a human being.

Nigerians, we should allow President Tinubu to finish his 8 years in office. I am begging you."
~ Prophet Elijah Bamidele

This is true! Someone like Obi is a Devil. If not, how can he be flip flopping like a devil? Subsidy would go immediately turn to yes and no.

It's there in INEC website that NDC was registered due to a court order. Those that are blaming the FG, why didn't the FG use that court to stop the registration in the first place? If the courts can grant something, the courts can still take it unless the supreme court affirms it.

DomPerignon:
This semi illiterate has come again.


The bill that is pending in the Senate seeks to amend the constitution to allow for state policing and it gives state legislative branches the onus to draft out how best they want a police force to operate .


This igboramus will just rush in and chook his mouth without thinking for once.

The constitutional amendment process is just one step in a process to enable states enact necessary enabling laws and modalities that will see to the creation of state police.

Thank you my brother for this write-up. Obi is too dull! Imagine a presidential candidate coming out to say rubbish! It's at the state assembly level that the communities, stakeholders, etc would come out to agree on what they want. Every state wouldn't have the same thing. The North most likely would have Sharia police.

Emzedz:
State police won't solve zilch.. waste of resources n personnel

So what will solve the zilch? You and your mentor Obi refuse to proffer alternatives but you like condemning. Is it that una no like good thing?

Vision101:
This is one of the benefits of working harmoniously with the center . Another win and innovation for PBAT and Governor Mba. When people come to office knowing what to do it shows.

We don't want those that told us that they will first go round the country before knowing what to do. We don't want them to save our money in their banks earning interest and leave total infrastructure decay.

They told us that infrastructure doesn't grow economy. Will this not grow Enugu state and South East economy?

Thanks for this comment. Obi wants to win presidency alone. He thinks he can do anything in 4 years without the support of the Governors and the legislature? Look at the state police bill! See as e go fiam! If it were Obi, that bill will be dead at the house of representatives

Alphafarms:
After next year's elections, they will say they found drugs in the airport, and close the airport back to square one. Go tell children this story, not we that know how Nigeria treats the Igbos. My peace I give to you

So much negativity! How can the SE get better if pessimism is the order of the day?

ogolemati:

Na jealousy dey worry you. 2k no even dey your pocket that's why you think say bullion van na something.

TopBanter:
No doubt Sowore is brave and resolute but he is not pragmatically wise nor a critical thinker in my opinion.

Thinking critically and operating with wisdom will show a man how to win in leadership, politics, business and even activism.

Understand the terrain you are in and adapt to it's peculiarities rather than rigidly believe you can successfully defy it and only do things your way.

Why can't Sowore understand this simple concept essentially linked to the saying "when in Rome think like a Roman"?

Sowore is not really after political office. If that was the case, he would join the mainstream. People like Sowore are called radicals! They're not interested in how to make things right, they just want things right.

DomPerignon:
Please I need to know why people mainly from the SE are against state policing that is about to be passed by the Senate.

That would be the death of Biafra

Okosisi4:
lol igboho have started work

Security without laws is slavery and imprisonment of those being secured! A case in point is IPOB in the South East.

ryloy:
1.Fiscal Reforms and Revenue Generation

The removal of the fuel subsidy has freed up significant resources, leading to a surge in federation revenues and more funds flowing to states and local governments for infrastructure, salaries, and development. Government revenues have improved considerably, reducing dependence on borrowing to fund recurrent expenditure.

2.Local Government Autonomy

The push for financial autonomy for local governments is a major structural reform. It aims to ensure that funds allocated to local governments reach them directly, thereby improving grassroots development, accountability, and service delivery across communities.

3. Tax Reform

Ongoing tax reforms seek to simplify the tax system, reduce multiple taxation, improve compliance, expand the tax net, and create a more business-friendly environment. The goal is to increase government revenue without overburdening productive businesses.

4. GDP Growth and Economic Stabilization

Q1 2026 recorded growth of approximately 3.89%. The non-oil sector continues to contribute the majority of GDP, indicating gradual economic diversification. Foreign exchange reforms and improved macroeconomic management have helped restore investor confidence and support economic expansion.

5.Banking Sector Reform and Recapitalisation

The Central Bank's recapitalisation programme is strengthening Nigerian banks, enabling them to finance larger projects, support economic growth, withstand external shocks, and compete more effectively on the global stage.

6. Credit Reform

Efforts to improve access to credit through credit reporting systems, consumer lending frameworks, and support for SMEs are gradually expanding financial inclusion and economic participation.

7. Education Access Through NELFUND and Academic Stability

Over 1.5 million students are benefiting from student loan programmes, significantly improving access to tertiary education. Government engagement with stakeholders has also contributed to a relatively more stable academic calendar compared to previous years characterized by prolonged strikes.

8. Health Sector Reform

Increased investments in primary healthcare, health insurance expansion, and initiatives aimed at reducing medical tourism are laying the foundation for a stronger healthcare system including training and engagement of 774 health fellows and rebuilding of health centers across Nigeria

9. Minimum Wage Reform

The approval of a new national minimum wage represents a significant improvement in workers' earnings and purchasing power, especially amidst inflationary pressures.

10. Police Reform and Security Investments

Increased investments in equipment, technology, intelligence gathering, and welfare for security personnel demonstrate commitment to improving national security. Passage of State Police bill also indicate willingness to explore constitutional solutions to insecurity.

11. Strengthening Foreign Reserves and FX Stability

External reserves have risen significantly, reaching multi-year highs. Improved reserve levels enhance the country's ability to defend its currency, meet external obligations, and attract foreign investment. Exchange rate volatility has also moderated compared to earlier periods of severe instability.

12. Infrastructure Development and Completion of Abandoned Projects
The administration has accelerated work on major highways, rail projects, dams, airports, and energy infrastructure. Several previously abandoned projects have been revived, improving connectivity and supporting economic growth.

13. Power Sector Reform
One of the most significant reforms has been the decentralization of electricity generation and distribution. States and private investors now have greater authority to generate, transmit, and distribute power, effectively breaking the long-standing monopoly structure. This opens the door for increased investment and improved electricity supply.

14. Improved Electricity Metering
Metering coverage has reportedly improved from roughly 40% to about 60%, reducing estimated billing and increasing transparency for consumers. While challenges remain, the progress is noteworthy.

15. ₦4 Trillion Power Sector Bond Intervention
The planned ₦4 trillion bond infusion is expected to address liquidity constraints within the power sector, settle legacy debts, improve market confidence, and support long-term investments in generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.

16. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Investor Confidence
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Tinubu the talk-na-do president. The best thing after jollof rice for Nigeria.

Politicstoday:
The pan-yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere backs Sunday igboho, warns against politicising fight terrorism in Yoruba.



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/afenifere-backs-sunday-igboho-warns-against-politicising-fight-against-terrorism-in-yorubaland/

Afenifere should stop this nonsense! Security of a state or region needs to be on a tight leach because it can be easily abused. If igboho wants to secure his State or region, he should join Amotekun or the state police that would be created soon.

AdolfHitlerxXx:
.... Or empty threats to Deji Adeyanju who dared him ?

Anyways he knows he can bully a fellowMondayhiderr not others like Deji or Dino

Obi know that what Deji said is true. Proof exist. If Kenneth Okonkwo had accuse Obi of criminality based on past records, that would've been true because Obi has a lot of explanation to do on the Pandora papers, using state money for family business, 250millīon scam etc. Obi knows if he had sued Deji, all these would've been laid bare in court. And all those silly excuses he's giving would've been thrown out. In this case, it would be difficult to show proof of Obi instructing other people on his behalf to collect money for campaign. Unless he has an audio or video clip of Obi or in a meeting of the party where Obi's name was mentioned as authorising the collection, Kenneth Okonkwo will lose.

fergie001:
SOURCE

Previous Thread:
Obi issues Kenneth Okonkwo 7-Day ultimatum to retract publication, apologise

Kenneth Okonkwo would loose this case 100%. This is because he has no proof that Obi as a person informed anyone to collect money on his behalf!
Now, when obidients blame or accuse Tinubu of similar things, they forget that they're showing double standards. The difference is that Tinubu is a democrat and Obi is a hypocrite. Obi cannot take 10% of what Tinubu overlooks.

Miracle centres

Ezeama400:
The Desperation to downplay Obi’s Achievements by APC speaks a lot about Tinubu

Vision101:
Hahaha 🤣😂 Obi proposed it but Tinubu copied it. That's why Obi doesn't want to give us details of his plans anymore..... hahaha 🤣😂

Obi proposed what! You guys are smoking something not good. State police that's been in the offing since Obasanjo's regime! Ah! This thing una dey take bad o!

ratcock:
I still recall during the Jonathan era when the likes of Tinubu Onanuga and co were at the neck of the president Jonathan.
It’s a shame that they can’t stomach a tenth of what they did to Jonathan.
So childish and immaturish of them.

Tinubu has stomached far more insults than all the other presidents combined and he's not responded to anyone.