maasoap:


There are just two candidates for 2023 presidential election: Atiku of PDP and Tinubu of APC. Others are just jokes

A Christian is not a joke! Be enlightened. You have the capacity to be so.

Biodun556:
Tell Peter Obi to condemn IPOB terrorism if he is not their Patron

Peter Obi will cede South South oil wells to the East.

Beware!

I hope your paycheck arrives on time. I see you will be busy for the next six months.

ERockson:
Obituarist identified, Obi was impeached for corruption and incompetent reasons. Doctors want on strike for over a year during his tenure. He committed some unimaginable offence, this man is now your saint. If you were too young then, will you keep quiet now and market your bad product to kids and bigots

You sound uneducated and along the way have picked up the character killing trait of tribalism.

FERNANDEZISBACK:

And your lifeless god is doing nothing about it..he simply brought his children to live horribly on earth then threaten them with hell if they don't serve him..

What sort of serial murderer is that..

Ever heard of FREEDOM? Humans are exercising their freedom in different ways: good and bad.

The heart of man is evil.

Oplomo:
The guys should get a lawyer and write to grammy organizers to withdraw the award.

Americans no dey take ear hear this kain thing..

Doesn't work that way. Don't get carried away.

SlavaUkraini:


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2022/6/9/thailand-legalises-growing-cannabis-and-eases-consumption-rules

In a nutshell, not for recreational use. Don't get it confused.

Kingsnairaland:
Putin is waging a war against over 40 countries and still advancing. One country holding the entire western world to ransom. Donbas is almost completely liberated. 20 years all of nato country's could not liberate Afghanistan from Taliban lol

And in 100 days Russia took the size of UK from Ukraine.

You are part of the problem of Nigeria; it is not just the leaders, the citizenry also. You will say and do anything for a paycheck.

yMcy56:

Boss you're doing well sir.

Maybe the rate hike is the catalyst the banks needed....

Raising rates in an economy facing cost-push inflation (Nigeria) as opposed to demand pull inflation in the United States is NOT the right way to go. Lending will suffer (rates are already abnormally high for most borrowers to ven pay back while remaining 'going concerns.'

onegentleguy:
Likely impact of the MPC' decision on the mkt?

Well, the move should come as no surprise to many.
Other key African countries have also gone hawkish and raised rates in recent days. ...from South Africa to Kenya and Ghana.
Just few days ago, South Africa raised her interest rate by the highest margin in 6 yrs!

These policy was expected given the currency threat to EM nation's from the increasingly hawkish stance of the ECB and the US federal reserve following the passthrough impact of covid-induced supply-chain disruptions and more recently, the strain on purchasing power from accelerating inflation risk amidst the Russian-Ukraine crises.

While I think the MPC' decision could slow down the prospect of a positive tempo, I expect fundamentally sound names to "wither any storm" and maintain their upward price trajectory in the short to mid term.

Though I agree that it whould have been better to look to layer the increase accross several meetings.
Perhaps a 50bps increase over 3 or even a 75bps over 2 meetings... or something around that figure to achieve same goal. (the last thing you wanna do now is create panic for the domestic players who for some time have broadly sustained the overall mkt tempo)
Notwithstanding, it's best to not "postpone the evil day". Everyone knows the country is not in good shape.

From a macro-economic and investment standpoint, this move was necessary to tame down on the level of disconnect between the recent market dynamic and present economic reality.

Overall though, the move should help give some respite to the widening outflow to inflow gap by increasing the plausibility of FPI/DPIs taking advantage of a collapsed Naira to position in risk-free fixed income securities... BUT MORE SO in certain select KEY equity names where REAL RETURN still dwarfs the inherent reward from playing other asset classes and continues to print positive Nos net of surrounding risk.
...the comparative analysis of foreign/domestic mkt players suggest an increase (albiet sparing) in mkt appetite from the former. (ref: Feb, 2022)

This policy could help to further attract funds to EMs. (from bonds to equities)
The truth is; compared to it's African and other EM peers, the NGX is still very CHEAP! ...especially when you consider the present fundamental stance of certain select equities.

I think the mkt is currently in accumulation mood.
Any pullback in the next couple of days should only be seeing as an opportunity to strategically align with select KEY fundamentally healthy coys.

On a side note, I had the privilege of engaging in an interesting discuss with some great minds here and we all seem to agree on the part in bold.

It is well!

"One of the cardinal qualities of reaping reward from the market is in the ability to know HOW to drive THROUGH the fears of other investors and WHEN to drive AWAY from their excitement.
...it sums up what should be the psychology of a wining investor !!"
~Sinclair

Not all CHEAP is attractive. There are underlying issues that make investing in Nigeria by investors domiciled outside Nigeria unappealing. Stocks are CHEAP, because the dire socio-economic issues in Nigeria have led to hefty discounts and rightfully so.

Those that source and use Naira may fare better.

Mooh247:


Really

Are you being useful to society? Don't you have more beneficial talents to express and benefit society as a whole? Are you really putting yourself to good use?

Asianjollof007:



So tribalism is better and it's not hate? lol, that's the root of everything.

Your words, not mine.

You cannot shield yourself from racism as it is about skin color. Tribalism is not.

mccloud224:


Spot on...

Tribalism is WORSE than racism. Racism is understandable coz if you are Chinese and I'm African, the different is as clear as oil and water but black against fellow black? The Ife and Modakeke massacre of two neighbouring Yoruba communities during Obasanjo's tenure is a case in point. How about the Igbo Aguleri and Umuleri communities who butchered themselves like chickens? Neighbors who speak the same language oooo!

Look @ almost every trending topic on NL and its almost impossible ten replies without a tribal/ethnic remark. Our govt nko?

I think its crass hypocrisy for an African to have a say on racism across borders when their home front boils with ethnic/tribal shenanigans!!!

You clearly have not experienced racism. The victims of Racism cannot hide from it. Tribalism has nothing to do with skin color.

kolnel:
Blacks need to treat themselves better first.
Blacks do not even like themselves.
How do you want others to love us?
With all the resources within our disposals, why are we suffering?
A kid just got burnt in the Northern states because of an imported religion.
It's very sad.

Don't conflate issues. Racism has no acceptable excuse. It is simply hate. Slavery has no acceptable excuse.

obembet:
Neymar is also included in the top 10, with superstar performers from the NBA, NFL, tennis and boxing figuring prominently

Lionel Messi may have taken a pay cut when leaving Barcelona as a free agent to link up with Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021, but his superstar appeal has ensured that he takes the No.1 spot on Forbes’ run down of the highest-paid athletes on the planet.

Endorsements away from the pitch, alongside a lucrative deal at Parc des Princes, have allowed the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner to pip NBA legend LeBron James to first place on a notable chart that also includes Manchester United frontman Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG forward Neymar.

Iconic figures from the worlds of basketball, NFL, tennis and boxing complete the top 10, with there some serious marketing appeal on show in a run down of those that continue to pull in the biggest pay cheques.

1. Lionel Messi | $130m/£107m

The mercurial Argentine is working on a hefty salary at PSG, but those earnings are dwarfed by the commercial partnerships he enjoys away from the pitch. Messi boasts an endorsement portfolio that includes deals with Adidas, Budweiser and PepsiCo, while a multi-year partnership with Socios is worth $20 million (£16m) to the South American.

2. LeBron James | $121.2m/£99m

The Los Angeles Lakers forward is now a movie star, having appeared in Space Jam: A New Legacy, and boasts a talk show, ‘The Shop’, that has moved from HBO to YouTube. He sold a minority stake in production company SpringHill in October 2021 for about $725m (£594m). James announced a deal with Crypto.com in January and has also invested in home gym company Tonal and sports tech startup StatusPRO.

3. Cristiano Ronaldo | $115m/£94m

The Portuguese is well established as an all-time great in football circles and remains in eternal competition with fellow multiple Ballon d’Or winner Messi. A big-money contract was signed when returning to Manchester United in 2021, but much of Ronaldo’s earning power comes from social media – where he boasts 690 million combined followers. That allows him to bring in revenue from sponsors Nike, Herbalife and Clear shampoo. He is also an investor in Tatel restaurants and is the face of an upcoming soccer community app called ZujuGP.

4. Neymar | $95m/£78m

The Brazilian forward has a number of valuable sponsorship deals in place with the likes of Puma and Red Bull. He has been the subject of a Netlfix docuseries and is dipping his toe into the world of NFTs

5. Stephen Curry | $92.8m/£76m

Signed a four-year, $215 million (£176m) contract with the Golden State Warriors in August 2021. Curry’s new FTX endorsement deal came with an equity stake and he is another to have moved into blockchain and NFT. He has endorsements relating to trainers and his production company, Unanimous Media, signed a development deal with Comcast NBCUniversal in September of last year.

6. Kevin Durant | $92.1m/£75m

Nike pay Durant around $28 million (£23m) to promote their brand, while deals have also been done with Coinbase, NBA Top Shot and Weedmaps. He has his media company, Boardoom, and investment firm, Thirty Five Ventues, and has more recently branched out into the NFT platform OpenSea and digital fitness startup Future.

7. Roger Federer | $90.7m/£74m

The Swiss icon has spent several years working with brands such as Rolex and Uniqlo. Federer invested in the Swiss shoe brand On in 2019, and that company raised more than $600 million (£492m) when going public in September 2021.

8. Canelo Alvarez | $90m/£74m

The Mexican boxer tends to pull in more than $40 million (£33m) from his box office appeal in pay-per-view events, with a legion of loyal supporters following his every move. Away from the ring, Canelo has a lucrative partnership with Hennessy and owns a taco restaurant chain in his homeland that intends to expand into America. He has also stated a desire to launch a chain of gas stations, while Canelo Productions work closely with DAZN and Matchroom Boxing to put on fights in Mexico.

9. Tom Brady | $83.9m/£69m

The GOAT of American football has shelved retirement plans for now, but it has been reported that he has an analyst offer from Fox Sports on the table that will be worth $375 million (£308m) once the day comes to hang up his cleats. He already has a production company, 199 Productions, and a new clothing line named BRADY. The NFT platform he co-founded in 2021 has raised $170m (£139m), while his Religion of Sports production enterprise has a content agreement in place with Skydance Sports.

10. Giannis Antetokounmpo | $80.9m/£66m

The youngest member of the top 10, with the Milwaukee Bucks’ two-time MVP penning a five-year contract in December 2020 that is worth $228 million (£187m). He is one of the investors in timepiece resale platform WatchBox and has a licensing agreement in place with NFT platform NFTSTAR. Giannis’ endorsement stable also includes deals with WhatsApp and Google Pixel, while his life story – in a biopic called ‘Rise’ - will be available to stream on Disney+ from June.

Source: https://www.goal.com/en/lists/messi-beats-lebron-james-no-1-forbes-list-highest-paid/blt6c2a50108ae54182

The original Forbes article has Lebron as #1. Dailymail did 2 stories: One had Lebron as #1 (small print) and the second one had Messi as #1 (large print)

RabbiDoracle:


You are in the spirit. Thanks.

Same happened in 1972 or so with severe devaluation of the dollar. They can't escape this.

Fed is between the wall and the wallpaper. Now they are faced with something very difficult - fighting inflation by raising rates to the point of causing a depression. I didn't use recession because they are already in it. I used depression because it could be a continual quarter to quarter decline in GDP for up to 2 years minimum if they can really solve this issues.

Things in their economy have broken and there is no stopping it.

It is an interesting time to live.

Don't get carried away.

High oil prices in combination with rising rates strengthens demand for dollar...

Sometimes, you don't need to meet someone in person to know they are truly evil and lost the conscience they had when they were born. You are one terrible human being. You are in the right environment nonetheless.

Vaughanlanrewaj:
Truth will still come out.
Past gory images on twitter have turned out to be fake.
I believe she has a family and one should expect to hear from them by now.

This should not be another lekkilies where suddenly all those reportedly killed turned out alive or having no relatives come out to state that any of their relative missing or dead.
Never again will we allow twitter be used to peddle fake news and hate news.

Her family should please speak up. Twitter is not her family or family compound.

Those speaking ill of Nigeria because they hate Buhari will reap what they sow.

If you sow good in Nigeria, good you will reap and if you sow curses, curses and badluck you will eventually reap from Nigeria. Nigeria will never bless you and whatever you sow in Nigeria will wilt and die.

The most disturbing part of it is that the moderators and owner of this board support this. If people with these monikers are immediately banned upon repetitive occurrences, this tribal, hate filled vitriol would have ended.

What you do not stop, you are supportive of. Shame on the Moderators and Seun.

NaughtyBrainiac:
There's a way this tribal shading (especially between Yorubas and Igbos) on Nairaland affects us psychologically without us knowing.

You won't believe I subconsciously rushed to the thread to check her Name.

Make una stop this tribal wahala abeg

Congratulations to her

You sound uneducated. I doubt you were alive when the almost four years war was actually fought. Internet bravery is real life cowardice.

Totilopussylick:
E pain you say i mentioned the descendants people of south east the cannibals


You people are the ones shouting Biafra up and down

You have seen real war now and you are shrinking .

If you are serious about going abroad and believe you have what it takes not to be a welfare candidate and waste government resources, then, apply for Canadian permanent residency.

If you don't have a college degree and pass the IELTS then you're not ready.

We need to view the inmates that were not part of the show to get the real reality.

You sound uneducated and frankly ignorant of global business and economics. Go ahead and earn your pro-Russia paycheck.

MangekyoAlt:

Did I say I didn't know the answer before asking the question?
My question meant.
What is MacDonald doing in Russia?
That shutting down will be a blow to Russia?
Apparently it would be them that is shooting themselves in the foot since they are the one shutting their services in a country. Others alternatives will push in their products instead which will without any doubt be accepted by russians since MacDonald is no longer available

How does this help your life?

bluefilm:
The good news is that Russia doesn't care.

If America likes, they can even shut down their own government.

Russia wouldn't still care.

Putin is the man standing up against the New World Order.

That's why they want to use any excuse they can come up with to take him out.

But they will meet their match in Putin, for sure.

This is not a movie script. Where crime is, the police should go and confront it.

Jakumo:
Those perfectly timed multiple and simultaneous bank robbers, and the expert deployment of explosives to breach fortified bank buildings, bear the hallmark of military planning and execution by highly trained men who have engaged in armed combat in the past, prior to diversifying into the realm of major violent crime.

Armchair police inspectors who decry the absence of a police response during the robberies fail to recognize that a shootout between the bank robbers and law enforcement would have resulted in far more innocent lives being lost in the crossfire. Robbers generally hold the upper hand in shootouts that occur in residential areas because they have no qualms about opening fire in ANY direction, while the police are under orders to avoid shooting into occupied buildings.

It is, therefore, no surprise that the police and army were left with no option but to take cover and observe the operation in progress, so as to later follow up with methodical investigations that will very likely result in the arrest of at least some of the numerous gang members who partook in the robbery. Given the large number of men who raided those banks, it is only a matter of time before informants expose the ring leaders who will then be rounded up.

You sold your soul for Peanuts. Some of you under anonymity are worse than Nigeria's leaders.

FreeStuffsNG:
This was the exact thing DJ Switch did!

She did a livestreaming where she claimed a lot of people had been killed at Leki

It later turned out that DJ Switch was lying and her claim was a big fat lie that added to fuel the subsequent suspected Ipob terrorists co-ordinated arson in Lagos with billion naira worth of properties burnt and lives lost in the cordinated arson attack.

No single person was killed and no family appeared before the panel to report death. Those reportedly killed were either found to be alive or dead even before the Lekki incident!

LILTJAY:
They should come and pull same crowd in lagos let me see
Local igbo musicians. .

Your hate will consume YOU.
.Spread love and not hate.

You sound unemployed and too much time on your hands. I doubt you were even born when Ojukwu returned to Nigeria. Those that understand and know a lot more than you do about this lingering Nigerian issue are keeping quiet.

I suggest you join them.

KingsleyWabote:


If that be the case, all Igbos in the West to the slaughter!!!

We won't take it easy with you guys. We'll ban movement of Igbos from East to the West with immediate effect, and then focus on total annihilation of evil-minded Igbos who choose to disturb the peace. The peaceful ones will be left untouched.

LoyalHustler1:
You know it's kind of funny how the most admired man in America with a huge % will lose an election to a man in America with just 6%.

I think right now it's now becoming clearer.

The truth will come out, you guys should watch out.

Biden will never become president of America.

Watch what is about to happen In America.

DONALD trump will rule for a second term.

by the order of Ishawuru.

Says someone that has never left the shores of Nigeria and may very well never experienced the four walls of a university.

fergie001:

Its not her colour...it is her interests.

Wrong. Her color makes him see her as never having his interests. You put the cart before the horse.

Sanchez01:

It is not a racial issue but ideals. Trump's approach to trade negates that of the WTO and NOI. He has a narrow view on trade which has worked for him a lot. The US must have studied NOI to understand her approach which they have found not to align with Trump's.

It is more of interest and not some colour or racial issue.

The same way you will tell yourself suspension of 'green card' applications for Nigerians based outside the USA has been suspended indefinitely is based on logic and clear reason. Nigeria is the LARGEST source of 'black skin' in the world! If you want to reduce the increase of the black race in America from EXTERNAL sources, just prevent Nigerians from permanently migrating officialy.

He is a racist like no other and almost all his decisions have this as the main driver beneath the surface.

fergie001:

US is one of those countries that can veto.
If consultations aren't successful....nothing will happen on Nov 9.

Trump would have lost the election by then. Trump does not like black people especially when they are in leadership positions. That is all what this is about.

Homeboiy:
Nigeria has been on ban since the last 4 yrs because Nigeria has reached the 50000 visa lottery of USA

It’s not about the bad government of Buhari

About 10 years due to many that won making it over to the USA.