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YOUR LIFE IS SHORTER THAN YOU THINK

If the average human being lives around 75 to 80 years, the scary part is that a huge percentage of those years are never truly yours.

Sleep alone takes nearly 26 to 27 years of your life.

Using Nigeria as a case study, school takes far longer than people realize.
Kindergarten > Primary school > Secondary school > Tertiary Institution

When yiu calculate everything it is already around 17 to 20 years for many people. Some even take longer that that.

Add postgraduate studies, professional exams, certifications, strike delays, NYSC, and career training, and some people spend almost a quarter of their entire lives preparing to start living.

Then work enters if you even get a Job.

The average person spends around 40 to 50 hours every week working for decades.
This alone can swallow 10 to 12 years of your life completely.

Traffic, commuting, waiting in queues, and transportation problems quietly steal another 4 to 6 years especially in cities like Lagos cry

What about Cooking, Eating, House chores, Errands, Hospital visits, Stress recovery, Sickness, Social obligations and Administrative nonsense.

This is how more years disappear silently.Before you know it, most of life has already been spent surviving routines.

This realization leads to one uncomfortable question: How much of your life is actually yours?

It is far less than you think.

This is why philosopher Ernest Becker introduced an idea many people now call “The Immortality Test.”

The question is simple:

“Will what I’m doing still matter when I’m gone?”

Suddenly many things lose value immediately.The Endless online arguments, fake status competitions, trying to impress strangers, living for validation and obsessing over trends nobody will remember in five years.

Most of it disappears the moment you disappear.
But some things survive death.

The people you helped.
The children you raised properly.
The systems you improved.
The business you built honestly.
The ideas you shared.
The lives you changed quietly.
The problems you solved.
The character people remember after your name is mentioned.

Those things outlive your body.

One painful truth about modern life is this:
Many people are extremely busy but deeply unfulfilled.

They survive efficiently but live unintentionally.

As Pablo Picasso once said:

“The purpose of life is to find your gift, but the meaning of life is to give it away.”

At 20, people chase excitement.
At 30, they chase money.
At 40, many begin chasing meaning.
At old age, most people finally realize time was the only real wealth they ever had.

The tragedy is not dying.

The tragedy is reaching the end and discovering you spent your entire life preparing to live instead of actually living

HND should be HND and Bsc should be Bsc,what you graduated with does not determine your success and it cannot limit you. I graduated as HND holder 20yrs ago, after working with many companies including a Multinational for 15yrs, today I now employing Bsc,HND in my company.

For you to succeed, you have to be comfortable with losing.

The greatness you see, often comes with rejection, uncertainty, embarrassment, and failure.

So dont worry too much about the outcomes. Worry about the shots you are not taking.

That business you never started.
That gent/lady you are not introducing yourself to.
That opportunity you never applied for.
That conversation you were too afraid to have.
That dream you postponed waiting for certainty.

Life rewards people who stay in the arena long enough.

And you only need one yes for the story to change.

So please dont stop shooting your shot🙏

Even the one that leads to Professor Oshinbajo Railway station is worse.

Dapo Abiodun is a disaster

How can this Yoruba man be a Northerner?

If your main goal is low risk, I’ll be direct with you:

👉 Don’t chase the “highest return.”
👉 Focus on capital safety + steady income.
With ₦10 million, here’s how those options really compare:

🥇 Safest Option: Treasury Bills
Backed by the Federal Government via Central Bank of Nigeria
Very low risk (almost risk-free in Nigeria)
Returns are fixed and predictable
Current yields: roughly 15%–19%

✅ Best for:
Preserving your money
Zero stress / no surprises

❌ Downside:
You may miss slightly higher returns elsewhere

🥈 Next: Money Market Mutual Funds

Examples:
Stanbic IBTC Money Market Fund
ARM Money Market Fund
Invest in treasury bills + bank deposits
Low risk (but not 100% risk-free)
Returns: ~10%–18%
You can withdraw anytime (very liquid)

✅ Best for:
Flexibility (you can access your money quickly)
Slightly easier than buying T-bills directly.

🥉 Bonds (Government Bonds)
Medium risk (still relatively safe if it’s FGN bonds)
Returns: ~16%–20%+
Longer lock-in (2–10 years)

✅ Best for:
Higher steady income than T-bills
Long-term investing

❌ Downside:
Less flexible (your money is tied down longer)

⚠️ What I would advise (very important)
With ₦10 million, don’t put everything in one place.

A simple low-risk strategy:
💡 Balanced low-risk plan:
₦6M → Treasury Bills (safety)
₦3M → Money Market Fund (flexibility)
₦1M → Government Bond (slightly higher return)

👉 This gives you:
Safety ✅
Liquidity (you can access some money anytime) ✅
Better overall return than just one option ✅

🧠 Simple truth
Treasury Bills = safest
Money Market Fund = safest + flexible
Bonds = slightly higher return but longer commitment.

🔑 Final recommendation
If you want zero stress and maximum safety: 👉 Go heavy on Treasury Bills + Money Market Fund

yarimo:
change it to nano type, that was my first time doing welcome back and the old big sim is still with me. The reason for the welcome back was based on new phone that can only be used with nano sim

I cut my sim from to Micro sim then to Nano. If you check the attached picture you will see it was trimmed to nano

chimex38:
That Man is an Arsenal fan.
Nothing anybody wan tell me.
Rare breed

Unfortunately ayam Chelsea fan😆

floss:
How many times have you done welcome back ?

I’ll give you your flowers if you’ve never done welcome back….

I never done it , the old sim is attached cutting from the main sim to Micro then cut to Nano.

dgitrader:
2 decades on a mediocre network is a feat only the strong can handle. One big bottle of origin bitters for you. Even the employees of glo are using mtn/Airtel lines for peace of mind.

22 Years, One SIM, One Story

In 2004, as a young student at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, I bought a SIM card from a new network that had just arrived in Nigeria. That network was Glo, and little did I know that small chip would stay with me for over two decades.

Through the years, that SIM witnessed everything—late-night calls with friends, business growth, family moments, tough times, and victories. It remained constant while life kept changing.

From the days of recharge cards and “Who go dash me card?” to today’s world of fast internet and social media, my number never changed. It became more than just a line—it became part of my identity.

Today, after 22 years, I finally upgraded my SIM to 4G. Same number, same journey—just a new level.

Not everything old needs to be replaced. Some things just need an upgrade.

Cheers to growth, consistency, and evolution. 🥂

#22YearsStrong #From2004ToNow #GloNetwork #LifeJourney

1. Stop Romanticizing Poverty
Your parents “managed” with suffering and called it humility. Don’t inherit that script. Call poverty what it is: a disease. And swear you’ll be the last in your bloodline infected by it.

2. Learn What They Never Learned
Your father worked 40 years, yet borrowed transport money. Why? He never mastered sales, money, or leverage. You can’t repeat that error. Your rebellion begins with financial literacy.

3. Refuse Salary Worship
If all you dream of is a safe job, you’re already planning your own slavery. Salaries feed you. Assets free you. Rebels don’t chase safety, they chase ownership.

4. Cut Off the Family Excuses
“We didn’t have connection.” “We didn’t have opportunity.” “We didn’t have money.” Fine. But you have internet. You have a smartphone. You have global access. So what’s your excuse?

5. Take the Shame Route
Rebels are shameless. They sell, they ask, they pitch, they knock doors. If you’re still shy, you’ll inherit the same silence that made your parents broke.

6. Break the Consumption Curse
Poor families glorify buying. Rich rebels glorify building. Don’t be the cousin always with new phones, new wigs, and zero investment. Be the one they mock now, then beg tomorrow.

7. Build Assets, Not Just Applause
Likes don’t pay rent. Followers don’t pay school fees. Assets do. Every month, stash something that pays you tomorrow. That’s how rebels build generational wealth quietly.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1217425920222799/?app=fbl

Statsense are comedian

Here’s a Step by Step Process to File your Personal Income Tax Annual Returned in Lagos

STEP 1: Get Your TIN (Tax Identification Number)
Go to Google and search:

Tax Identification Number in Nigeria

Open the Nigeria Revenue Service official portal: taxid.nrs.gov.ng

Enter your NIN

Enter your Date of Birth

Generate your TIN

This is your tax identity. Keep it safe.

STEP 2: Create Your Lagos Tax Account (LIRS)
Go to: etax.lirs.net

Create an account using:

Your BVN (recommended)

Your personal details

Then generate your:

Lagos Payer ID

Note:

Individuals = starts with N-

Companies = starts with C-

STEP 3: Login to Your Dashboard
Use:

Your newly created Payer ID

Your Password

STEP 4: File Your Annual Return
Click:

“File Annual Return”

VERY IMPORTANT (This is Where Many People Make Mistake)

If you earn:

₦100,000 per month

Do NOT enter ₦100,000.

Multiply it:

₦100,000 × 12 = ₦1,200,000

That is your annual income.

This applies to Salary Earners and Business Owners, including Freelancers or Content Creators… You are to pay from your Net Income.

STEP 5: Add Other Income (If Any)
You may see:

Rent

Business income

Dividends

If you have them, include them

If not, skip

STEP 6: Add Tax Relief (Very Important)
You may see:

Pension

Insurance

Mortgage

Add them if you have them

This will reduce your tax

STEP 7: Submit
After filling everything:

Click Submit

The system will calculate your tax automatically.

Here’s the Secret Many People Don’t Know

If your income is small…

You may pay:

Zero tax

But… if you don’t file at all…

You will pay penalty of ₦100,000 and a subsequent ₦50,000 for each of the following Month until you file your Annual Returned.

Now that deadline has been extended to: April 14, 2026

Don’t say:

“I will do it later…”

Do it now.

IN SIMPLE SUMMARY:

Get your TIN

Create your LIRS account

Calculate your annual income

Submit your return

That’s all.

The problem is not tax…

The problem is lack of understanding

Once you understand it…

Everything becomes simple.

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NNPC will use Dangote name to increase fuel price then use their own name to reduce it.

Bukola94:
Doctor please explain further, staphylococcus is in everyone's body and must always test positive?

Everybody must have staph, if u after test your result came out as "scanty staph" leave it, staph is one of bacterias that helps your body.

1️⃣ Passion and Ambition:
Be passionate about your source of income. Whatever you do that brings money into your life, take it seriously, 24/5 or 24/6. Money is a defence; it helps you answer many of life’s challenges. Don’t joke with what puts food on your table.
Also, have a strong desire to increase your income and take deliberate actions toward that desire. Take professional courses, learn new skills or software relevant to your field, and keep networking. Strive to become one of the best in your industry. If possible, start a side hustle.

2️⃣ Saving and Investing:
Always save before you spend, and invest regularly. If you want to be financially independent and stable in the years ahead, saving and investing are non-negotiable. Start saving and channel your money into investments such as businesses, stocks, real estate, bonds, and similar assets. The earlier you start, the better, compounding works best over time.

3️⃣ Prudence and Debt Aversion:
Live below your means and avoid reckless borrowing. Manage your spending wisely and focus on building assets rather than accumulating liabilities. Stop taking loans for trivial things if you truly want to progress.
If you must borrow, let it be for growth and ensure the interest rate is reasonable. Spend wisely and avoid loans as much as possible. Also, avoid bad financial habits such as betting, womanizing, “man-minsing,” and unnecessary oblee, for your own good.

4️⃣ Patience and Consistency:
Financial stability does not happen overnight, especially if you come from a humble background. It is built gradually over time. Be patient and consistent in doing the right things and making sound financial decisions. In due course, your financial independence will become evident.
Don’t run faster than your guiding angel. Be honest, and avoid fraudulent actions that could jeopardise your future.

❇️ Lastly, be generous within your means. God will crown your efforts with success. Good luck!

Today, I celebrate more than just another year of life.
I celebrate strength.
I celebrate resilience.
I celebrate grace.
I have walked through storms that could have broken me,
faced battles that were never visible to the world,
and endured seasons that tested my faith and courage.
Yet, here I am — standing, breathing, growing, and grateful.
This new year, I choose peace over pressure,
growth over fear,
and purpose over pain.
May my journey continue to inspire,
and may my future be brighter than my past.
Happy Birthday to me. 🎂✨

FGN Bond is OUT today: You can start with ₦5,000 and earn up to 15.3% TAX-FREE

Yes...
FGN SAVINGS BOND IS OUT TODAY!!

If you have ever told yourself:
“I want to invest, but I don’t want stress… I want something safe… I want something government-backed…”

Then sit down and read this post till the end.
Because this one is one of the cleanest investments in Nigeria right now.

First of all… what is FGN Savings Bond?

FGN Savings Bond simply means:
You are lending money to the Federal Government of Nigeria for a fixed period…

And the government pays you interest (profit) every 3 months.
Then at the end of the bond tenor (2yrs or 3yrs), they return your capital.

So it’s not Ponzi.
It’s not betting.
It’s not “double your money tomorrow”.

It’s government borrowing + government paying you interest.

HERE'S THE OFFER DETAILS (January 2026)

Opening Date: 12 January 2026
Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Settlement Date: 21 January 2026

Tenors & Rates:
2-Year FGN Savings Bond: 14.3% per annum
3-Year FGN Savings Bond: 15.3% per annum

Interest Payment:
They pay interest Quarterly (4 times in a year).

Meaning you receive interest on:
April 21
July 21
October 21
January 21

Minimum & Maximum Subscription

This is the sweet part
Minimum you can invest: ₦5,000
You can add more anytime: in multiples of ₦1,000
Maximum subscription: ₦50,000,000

So whether you are Mama Ngozi that sells tomatoes…
Or you are Dangote that sells cement…
Everybody has a space inside this investment.

Now, as your Financial Literacy Advocate that wants you to grow like Dangote, let me explain it with Mama Ngozi story (so everybody will understand)

Let’s say Mama Ngozi has ₦1,000,000.

She has two options:

OPTION 1:
Leave it in her savings account.

Most banks will pay her almost nothing. But they will still collect:
SMS charge
maintenance fee
ATM charges

OPTION 2:
Mama Ngozi invests that ₦1,000,000 in FGN Savings Bond.

Now watch the difference…
Let's say:
If Mama Ngozi invests ₦1,000,000

And she chooses 3 years that pays (15.3% per annum) for Example.

Total interest for 1 year =
₦1,000,000 × 15.3% = ₦153,000 per year

Since bond pays 4 times a year, let's divide it:

₦153,000 ÷ 4 = ₦38,250 every quarter

So Mama Ngozi will receive:
April: ₦38,250
July: ₦38,250
October: ₦38,250
January: ₦38,250

Total for that year = ₦153,000
And the sweetest part is…

This interest is 100% TAX-FREE.

YES... Mama Ngozi will not pay withholding tax. She will not pay personal tax on it. It is her money straight.

If she chooses 2 years that pays (14.3% per annum)

Total interest for 1 year =
₦1,000,000 × 14.3% = ₦143,000 per year

Quarterly payment:

₦143,000 ÷ 4 = ₦35,750 every quarter

So she receives:
April: ₦35,750
July: ₦35,750
October: ₦35,750
January: ₦35,750

Now, let me Warn you before you proceed with this investment.

THIS ONE NA BIG WARNING (Let me be very very honest)
Bond is NOT for money you will need urgently.

This is not:
school fees money for next 6 months
rent money you need soon
money for emergency
Because bond is locked for the tenor.

So bond is like planting palm tree
You don’t plant palm today and harvest tomorrow.

If you need money fast, use Money Market Mutual Fund.
Because MMMF allows you withdraw in 24–48 hours.

But if you want:
stable income
peace of mind
government-backed security
tax-free returns
Collateral for loan
Bond is your guy.

Oya....sir down let me tell you one hidden secrets:

The Rich people know this one very well
And they use it all the time (but most Nigerians don’t know)

You can use Bond as collateral to collect bank loan.

So instead of using:
Land
House documents
Property papers

You can present your FGN Bond investment as collateral.
This one is what business people and smart investors use.
Because bond is trusted by banks.

For my new Followers.....
HERE'S HOW TO BUY BONDS

You can buy FGN Savings Bond through SEC licensed stockbrokers.

For example:
InvestNaija (Chapel Hill Denham)
ARM
Stanbic IBTC
Afrinvest etc.

Just download the app, create your account, fund wallet, and subscribe.

Income Range
Tax Rate

₦0 – ₦800,000
0% (tax-free)
₦800,001 – ₦3,000,000
15%
₦3,000,001 – ₦12,000,000
18%

…higher bands above this don’t apply in your case. �

KPMG +1
📌 Your Tax Calculation (₦1,900,000 salary)
First ₦800,000 → Tax-free
Remaining taxable income = ₦1,900,000 – ₦800,000 = ₦1,100,000
Tax on remaining at 15% →
₦1,100,000 × 15% = ₦165,000

✅ Total Personal Income Tax ≈ ₦165,000 per year

👉 That means out of ₦1,900,000 gross salary, you’d pay about ₦165,000 in tax for the year under the new tax bands. Net salary after tax would be roughly ₦1,735,000 (before other deductions like pension). �
KPMG

📌 Notes
This estimate assumes no other reliefs or deductions (e.g., pension contributions, rent relief if applicable) are factored in. In practice, allowable deductions can reduce taxable income and lower tax payable.

If you contribute to mandatory pension (8% of salary), that would further reduce taxable income before tax is applied.
Exact net pay depends on your state tax rules and specific allowances.

Op.

Check question 23.

The turnover less than #100m is not taxable

All these posts flying around saying
“Put gift”, “Put loan”, “Put disbursement” in your transfer narration
will NOT save you from tax.

Let me repeat it slowly:

Narration does not protect you.
Narration is not proof.

Sit down. Let me explain why.

I’ve been seeing many posts online telling people:
“If you want to send me money, just put ‘gift’.”
“Put loan.”
“Put support.”
“Put disbursement.”

Let me say this clearly and honestly:

The Nigeria Revenue Service is NOT taxing you based on narration.

They are not even paying attention to it.

The system watches INFLOW.

That’s all.

Not grammar.
Not English.
Not “gift”.

They watch:
• Volume
• Frequency
• Pattern

Imagine this:

For years, the total money entering your account is about
₦1 million per year.

Suddenly:
₦1 billion starts entering your account in one year.

Not once.
Maybe 4 times in a year.

Each time:
You write “gift” as narration.

Let me ask you a simple question:

Do you honestly think the system will say:

“Oh, he wrote gift. Let us ignore it”?

No.

Because:
Anybody can type anything.

If narration was proof:
Everyone would escape tax by typing “gift”.

That’s why:
• Narration is not evidence
• Narration is not verification
• Narration is not protection

What matters is:
PATTERN + VOLUME

Let me also be honest with you.

If a large amount enters your account suddenly:
• Banks flag it
• Reports are filed
• Questions are asked

Sometimes, other agencies are notified.

So this idea that:
“Just put gift and relax”

is dangerous advice.

Does This Mean Gifts Are Taxed?

NO.

Gifts can be tax-exempt.

But here is the difference:
You must PROVE it is a gift.

Not by narration. By evidence.

Narration is for YOU, not the taxman.

It helps you:
• Remember transactions
• Match transfers with records
• Reconcile your books

For Example:
You open your statement and see: ₦50,000 “Transport to Mile 12 market”

Immediately:
You remember what it was for
You can find it in your records

That’s the real purpose of narration.

So, as a smart Citizens, If money enters your account and you are asked:
“What is this?”

Your answer should not be: “Check the narration”

Your answer should be:
“Here is the record”
“Here is the explanation”
“Here is the supporting detail”

No record? The system assumes income.

Narration is not a tax strategy.
Narration is not a loophole.
Narration is not evidence.

It is just a note to yourself.

What protects you is:
• Structure
• Records
• Consistency
• Honesty

Stop looking for shortcuts.
Start building structure.

The system is no longer emotional. It is digital.

DeLaRue:
Sovereignty looks good on paper, especially the way it is taught at secondary school level.

But in the real world, the concept of absolute sovereignty is non existent.

The only country that comes close to having it is the US because of the unmatched scale of its military power. May China too.

If you desperately need help, you call for it from a greater power. Nothing to be ashamed of.

The question is, did Nigerian government call for help?

When a foreign power takes over kinetic operations on your soil to protect your citizens, you have effectively surrendered your primary duty of sovereignty

Here are 5 practical ways to avoid constant billing from people this Christmas, especially in our Nigerian setting:

1. Set boundaries early
Let people know ahead that this Christmas will be low-key for you. A simple “This year is tight for me” helps reduce expectations.


2. Avoid oversharing good news
Posting shopping sprees, cash alerts, or new items can attract unnecessary billing. Keep celebrations private.


3. Plan a fixed “giving budget”
Decide who you must support (parents, spouse, kids) and how much. Once it’s exhausted, politely decline others.


4. Be unavailable strategically
Reduce physical visits and phone availability. Less presence often means fewer requests.


5. Offer non-cash alternatives
Instead of money, give advice, referrals, prayers, or small food items. Many people accept this without pushing further.

I hope these help.

Here are polite Nigerian-style responses you can use to avoid billing without offending anyone this Christmas:

1. “Ah, I wish I could help, but things are very tight for me this period. God will make another way.”


2. “Let me be honest with you, I’ve already planned my expenses and there’s nothing extra right now.”


3. “I’m managing small small this December, but I’ll keep you in my prayers.”


4. “This Christmas is very low-key for me. I don’t want to promise what I can’t do.”


5. “If it was within my power, I wouldn’t hesitate, but I’m stretched already.”


6. “Please don’t be offended, it’s not personal at all. I just don’t have capacity now.”


7. “Let’s trust God together; He will provide.”

Here are 5 practical ways to avoid constant billing from people this Christmas, especially in our Nigerian setting:

1. Set boundaries early
Let people know ahead that this Christmas will be low-key for you. A simple “This year is tight for me” helps reduce expectations.


2. Avoid oversharing good news
Posting shopping sprees, cash alerts, or new items can attract unnecessary billing. Keep celebrations private.


3. Plan a fixed “giving budget”
Decide who you must support (parents, spouse, kids) and how much. Once it’s exhausted, politely decline others.


4. Be unavailable strategically
Reduce physical visits and phone availability. Less presence often means fewer requests.


5. Offer non-cash alternatives
Instead of money, give advice, referrals, prayers, or small food items. Many people accept this without pushing further.

Solomon and Manza Musa were Richer

Tolupage:
I guarantee it's your alternator. 💯

Fix it before you buy new battery else, the new battery will be drained in 2 weeks

I later discovered it's not alternator issue, the car didn't work well I have to increase the performance of the car. It's now fixed. Thank you very much

Fonyen:
U and Ur family will leave before him. Buhari did, Tinubu will and u will join

Arindin, let him live up to Buhari age and achieve 1/100 of Bubari's achievements in Life first.

Hello Nairalanders,

For the past 3 weeks now I have been having some issues on my car battery. Most time I will park it in the night only to start it in the morning and found out the battery has drained but the surprise comes when I jump-start it with another battery and it works then drive it and stay in office for almost 11hrs, whenever I start the car it will work perfectly, the only time it drains is overnight.

Mech Engineers/ Rewires in the house, please what could have been the cause. Thank you very much.