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The previous subsidy regime was steeped in corruption. A well-managed, production-based model would be more efficient and would not be inflated beyond reason by subsidy criminals.

The hard work was to root out that corruption, but the Tinubu government chose the easy way out by removing subsidy entirely and plunging the masses into untold hardship and suffering.

If I have the chance to lead this country, I will propose the death penalty for fuel smugglers, secure our borders adequately, and implement a production-based fuel subsidy just like Atiku is proposing. I will also set a conservative budget benchmark for crude oil prices(export), so that any windfall can be channeled into critical areas of development.

Other sectors like farming and manufacturing must be boosted to contribute substantially to our GDP. We must tackle insecurity and corruption and drastically reduce the cost of governance. These are the critical areas to focus on.

You cannot punish the masses in the guise of reforms to boost national income without first rooting out corruption and embezzlement and still expect to grow the economy.

How are other countries without petroleum surviving? Is crude oil the only natural resource we have? In fact, over-reliance on crude oil has become a curse to Nigeria.

Tareq1105:
Why is it difficult for you obidients to understand simple evidence. The commissioner said Bank statement on Obi handing over day didn't reflect the money.

What he wrote in his hand over note is different from the Bank statement. Which one would you believe?

Where is the bank statement? Did soludo and his people provide it as proof? This is just cheap smear campaign that can't stand up to close scrutiny

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Fubara may be back in the race...

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She can't cry or smile: British Billionaire Allegedly Spends $90,789 On Costmetic Surgery To Look Like A Frog, But The Unexpected Happens.


A story i nvolving a British billionaire has sparked debate on social media after she reportedly spent $90,789 on cosmetic surgery in an attempt to transform her appearance and make her face look like that of a frog.

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AMINDA:
In September? Wike and Tinubu really connived to destroy Rivers state.

Better late than never

Gov Fubara accents the 2026 Rivers State appropriation bill into law immediately it was passed by RSHOA.

Happened 2 hours ago

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CMyLoqVFR/

lionshare:
I think alot of people, including some politicians, dont realise FX instability has a bigger effect on inflation & mass poverty than fuel prices.

If our FX stability had come with fuel at say ₦800/litre, the net effect would have been much bigger. Unfortunately, collective greed (Dangote) and Trump + Iran worked against us.

There is no doubt that the APC government's macroeconomic policies are working, even though it will take more time for the impact to be felt positively by most households.

However, we need a government with the political will to strengthen our public institutions — especially the judiciary and security agencies — and to reduce the cost of governance. Political offices should be made as unattractive as possible. They should be about service to the people, not a gateway for self-enrichment.

Second, we need a government that can properly channel economic growth to cushion the adverse effects of these harsh transitional policies. The present APC government is not doing that.

People will stop agitating when they see selflessness and hard work from the government. The growth trajectory is encouraging, but the growth must be effectively managed to ensure positive impart on the people as soon as possible.

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From the Atiku's model you presented, I see where it's mentioned that refineries will produce at the preferential price of crude, sell locally and EXPORT their surplus. Is the govt also going to regulate the price at which the refineries export? I guess the answer is no, then expect leakages as most refineries will likely export rather than sell locally driven by the prospect of making higher profits Smuggling issues will also return.

The govt may try to regulate and enforce compliance, but you and I know that Nigerians are the most difficult people to play by the rules, especially when there's profit to be made. Implementation will be the biggest challenge.

FSBoperator:
He will keep quoting success from other countries but this same fool was a governor for 8ys and can't even mention one thing he did and left as a long lasting legacy.

It's as if he wants is to forget he ever was a governor .

Is it also the President that will come and do the job of governance in the state you governed?

Isn't it strange that some people, who may not even be qualified to be Peter Obi’s aides, hide behind faceless forums to call him a fool?
This is a man who served as governor, chaired a bank, built successful businesses, and is arguably the strongest opposition leader in the country today.
A man who has granted impressive interviews with the BBC and other major international media outlets. Na wa for you o

The primary mistake made by this government was the abrupt removal of fuel subsidy in one fell swoop. It should have been phased out gradually, over a period of 2 to 3 years, with proceeds transparently channeled into nationally managed investments that are clear and accessible to the public.

The second mistake was placing undue trust in state governors, many of whom have a history of poor accountability, to demonstrate the political will to invest in areas that would provide relief to citizens already impoverished by the sudden removal of subsidy.

To reverse or cushion the negative effects of subsidy removal, and to consolidate ongoing CBN reforms to shore up the exchange rate of the Naira, the following measures should be implemented:

A. Immediate Relief for Citizens
Establish a Subsidy Savings Account targeted at critical areas that will reduce food prices. This should include:
Government-subsidized haulage and trucking services
Affordable public transportation for all commuters
Accessible energy loans to help factories transition from fuel-powered generators to alternative energy sources such as solar
Implement a Food Security Emergency Plan
Subsidize farm inputs such as fertilizer, seedlings, and diesel for irrigation. Release grains from strategic reserves at regulated prices. Create secured "Food Logistics Corridors" to reduce cost of transporting food across states.
Provide Targeted Social Support
Fast-track conditional cash transfers and food vouchers to vulnerable households using BVN/NIN data. Review minimum wage and grant tax relief for low-income earners.
Subsidize Healthcare and Education Costs
Temporarily cap fees in public hospitals and tertiary institutions, and subsidize essential drugs to offset inflationary pressure on households.

B. Fiscal Discipline and Governance
Reduce FAAC allocations to state and local governments to ensure fiscal discipline and enable direct federal intervention.
Create sub-national agencies at state and local government levels to implement and monitor direct federal intervention programs.
Reduce the cost of governance. The people must see that government is also making sacrifices to save money in support of ongoing interventions. The burden of tough policy measures must not be borne by the masses alone.

C. Measures to Strengthen the Naira - Building on CBN’s 2024-2026 Reforms
The CBN has already liberalized FX access: granting IOCs 100% repatriation of export proceeds since March 2026, reintegrating BDCs into NFEM with $150,000 weekly access, and removing restrictions on banks’ access to the Discount Window. To build on these and address remaining gaps:

Channel repatriated export proceeds into productive use
Leverage the March 2026 policy granting IOCs unfettered access to export proceeds and liberalized domiciliary account rules. Introduce incentives and single-window approvals to ensure repatriated dollars fund manufacturing, agro-processing, and infrastructure rather than speculation.
Deepen BDC monitoring for retail FX stability
Support CBN’s FX BDC Purchase Tracker launched July 2026 and enforce strict compliance so BDCs’ weekly $150,000 allocations reach end-users. This will narrow the gap between official and street rates.
Scale non-oil FX earnings
Complement CBN’s 90/180-day repatriation rules for exporters with export grants, tax breaks, and single-digit intervention loans for agriculture, solid minerals, and tech. Target: double non-oil export receipts within 24 months.
Reduce non-essential dollar demand
While CBN manages liquidity via OMO and repo operations, government must restrict FX for luxury imports and fast-track import substitution in food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods.
Ensure transparency in oil and remittance inflows
Enforce full NNPC remittances, curb crude theft, and streamline Diaspora remittance channels to complement CBN’s mandate that inbound transfers be paid in Naira. Every additional dollar into reserves strengthens the Naira.

D. Transparency and Public Trust
Publish a Quarterly Subsidy Savings Dashboard showing how much was saved, where it was spent, and the results achieved. Visible impact builds public trust and reduces economic uncertainty.

The primary mistake made by this government was the abrupt removal of fuel subsidy in one fell swoop. It should have been phased out gradually, over a period of 2 to 3 years, with proceeds transparently channeled into nationally managed investments that are clear and accessible to the public.

The second mistake was placing undue trust in state governors, many of whom have a history of poor accountability, to demonstrate the political will to invest in areas that would provide relief to citizens already impoverished by the sudden removal of subsidy.

To reverse or cushion the negative effects of subsidy removal, the following measures should be implemented:

Establish a Subsidy Savings Account targeted at critical areas that will reduce food prices. This should include:
Government-subsidized haulage and trucking services
Affordable public transportation for all commuters
Accessible energy loans to help factories transition from fuel-powered generators to alternative energy sources such as solar
Reduce FAAC allocations to state and local governments to ensure fiscal discipline and direct intervention.
Create sub-national agencies at state and local government levels to implement and monitor direct federal intervention programs.
Reduce the cost of governance. The people must see that government is also making sacrifices to save money in support of ongoing interventions. The burden of tough policy measures must not be borne by the masses alone.

Most women would stay and fix their failing marriages if theres money to ensure good quality of life and if there's zero domestic abuse.

I believe financial issues account for more than 50% of all the breakups out there. A woman will leave a financially stable man only if she's sure to leave with part of his wealth, otherwise she stays. In fact, the prospect of comfort overrides the urge to separate even when there's mild domestic violence, except the man is a complete wild animal.

Women don't truly love their men - what they truly love is the money, comfort, children, and good sex. Once any of these is missing, most of them start considering selfish alternatives.

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Many Nigerians abroad often say Nigeria is the best country in the world, that is not entirely wrong. But sometimes what we miss is not the country, it is the contrast. In Nigeria, status is loud. Tittle enter the room before you do. Sir, Chief, Honorable, Excellency. Power has body language. Wealth has volume. Importance can be felt in how long others will wait for you. But in abroad is a leveler. In abroad, the bus does not know your title. The hospital does not know your influence. The queue does not bend because you arrived. In abroad, you can meet a top Nigerian government functionaries in the trenches. You can simply run into a serving Ministers at the conference. Go to Malls. You might meet one or two Nigerian, Excellence just shopping away. In the same abroad, if you have a doctor's appointment, President might be the patient in the next room. The system there flattens you, not cruelly, not aggressively, just quietly. In the same abroad, your latest iPhone is not statement. Even the cleaner has one. Your car is not intimidation. Na tax go tell you. Your house is not superiority. Most houses look the same. There is no room for. "Do you know who i am?" Because everybody in abroad is l am. The truth is that many Nigerians abroad feel poor. This is not because they no get money for their account, because they can't see the things that define success at home, and that's the difference between an egalitarian society and unequal ones. In unequal societies success shines brighterest when someone nearby stands in shadow. You feel rich because poverty is visible. You feel powerful because access is selective. You feel important because the system negotiable. In egalitarian societies success is quieter. The law does not kneen, Institutions do not flatter. Your money may be intact, but your dominance is gone. And sometimes what you call homesickness is really the withdrawal of hierarchy. Truly, we may miss the familiarity, the warmth, the humor, and the language, the noise. But we also miss the felling of being larger than life. Nigeria is beautiful in its energy, its resilience, and its belonging. But it's also a place where hierarchy is oxygen. Where everybody wants to be Oga, where power can still whisper. "I can make him dissappear". So when we say Nigeria is the best place, we must ask ourselves, best for what? Best for community or best for Control, best for Belonging or best for being above. When next you miss Nigeria, miss it for the laughter, the people, the soul. But be honest with yourself if what you truly miss is the throne.

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