₦airaland Forum

HacheNoire:
Inibehe Effiong has a right to his opinion and it’s not generic!

In same Nigeria, we the dedicated disciples and followers know His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is the best thing that happened to Nigeria since the creation of Earth.

The few like Inibehe Effiong who detest the demigod, will have to keep rambling till 2031.

Who God has blessed, no man can curse!

chrisxxx:
Obi can't be. Not all of us can be president. I am very sure Obi can't be. I will join Wikes effort to ensure Obi comes last.

"Nigeria has been ranked 5th in the latest Africa’s 20 best-performing countries by Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report, which noted that the country was weighed down by a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita that has fallen over the reference period, a high level of debt (more than 90 per cent of GDP in 2024), weak regional integration, and a rule of law, which is among the most deficient on the continent.

It also misses out on the Top 10 most prosperous African countries. According to the Atlantic Council’s 2026 Prosperity Index, Africa’s most prosperous nations are those that have managed to combine economic opportunity with strong social outcomes, environmental sustainability and greater inclusion."

chrisxxx:
Say whatever you want. Obi no go see presidency.

Nigeria has been ranked 5th in the latest Africa’s 20 best-performing countries by Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report, which noted that the country was weighed down by a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita that has fallen over the reference period, a high level of debt (more than 90 per cent of GDP in 2024), weak regional integration, and a rule of law, which is among the most deficient on the continent.

It also misses out on the Top 10 most prosperous African countries. According to the Atlantic Council’s 2026 Prosperity Index, Africa’s most prosperous nations are those that have managed to combine economic opportunity with strong social outcomes, environmental sustainability and greater inclusion.

The ranking of Africa’s 20 best-performing countries is based on a proprietary methodology that analyses the trajectories of African states across three key dimensions: governance, influence and innovation.

Moving away from rankings based solely on GDP or conventional development indicators, this ranking offers a more comprehensive, forward-looking measure of African nations’ performance. It takes into account the ability of states to govern effectively, to carry weight on the international stage, to attract investment, to project their culture and diplomacy, and to prepare for the future through education, start-ups, patents and innovation.

For the 2026 edition, South Africa retains first place, with a comfortable lead, dominating in particular the “influence” and “innovation” dimensions, driven by its academic, scientific and entrepreneurial ecosystem, its diplomatic weight, its membership of the BRICS and the G20, as well as its symbolic and cultural capital. It nonetheless remains less well ranked in terms of governance, which illustrates the complexity of its trajectory.

The podium, by contrast, sees a major reshuffle. Mauritius climbs to second place, driven by its institutional stability, attractive business environment, and successful economic diversification. Namibia records the year’s strongest rise, moving from 15th to third place.

Its political stability, its infrastructure, its financial markets, its natural resources, and the improvement of its governance indicators – notably its ability to collect taxes – make it the great revelation of this edition.

Behind this leading trio, Morocco confirms its status as a safe bet and ranks 4th, benefiting from several years of investment in infrastructure, industry, renewable energy and sport. Like South Africa, Nigeria finished 5th and Egypt, 6th, severely penalised by poor governance scores, but remain among the continent’s heavyweights, driven by the size of their market, their influence and their capacity for innovation.

The top 10 is completed by Rwanda in 7th, Ghana in 8th, Côte d’Ivoire in 9th and Kenya in 10th. West Africa thus confirms its dynamism, driven by the economic rivalry between Accra and Abidjan, the rise of Nigeria and the progress of Côte d’Ivoire, which has become one of the continent’s major regional hubs.

Beyond the Top 10, the map of African performance is being redrawn. Algeria, which benefits from the poor performances of several countries previously ranked ahead of it, such as Senegal and Tunisia, advances markedly and reaches 12th place. Mauritania enters the top 20, notably driven by renewed diplomatic influence. Mozambique also joins the ranking.

Conversely, Ethiopia falls sharply, penalised by weaknesses in fiscal transparency and governance. Botswana, Kenya and Tanzania also lose several places. These movements reflect the new criteria taken into account in 2026, notably the tax burden, regional integration and a more refined measure of soft power.

Commenting, Director of Special Content, Partnerships and Media Diversification at Jeune Afrique Media Group, Julien Wagner, said: “This ranking has a deliberately dynamic and forward-looking dimension, giving greater weight to recent trends. It shows that a country’s performance cannot be reduced to its size, its wealth or its demographic weight. It is measured by the consistency of its long-term choices, the robustness of its institutions, its capacity for innovation and its ability to exert influence.

“The 2026 edition reveals a continent in motion, where certain balances are confirmed while new players are making their mark. With this second edition, the ranking is becoming a genuine barometer of these realignments.”

The 2026 methodology is based on the combined analysis of 24 indicators spread across three major dimensions. Governance has 50 per cent of the performance index, influence 25 and innovation 25.

THE prosperity index measures both individual well-being—through indicators such as income, education, and health—and shared prosperity, including environmental quality, income equality, and the well-being of minority groups.

Countries are ranked based on the equally weighted average of six indicators and grouped into categories ranging from “High Prosperity” to “Lowest Prosperity.”

The rankings highlight an important reality: the world’s richest countries are not always the most prosperous.

Seychelles, Africa’s most prosperous country (with score 77.4), ranked 39th globally in the 2026 Prosperity Index; Cape Verde (Ranked 42, Score: 76.1); Mauritius (Rank 45, Score: 74.6); Ghana (Rank 46, Score: 73.2) and South Africa (Rank 50, Score: 72.6)

Others are Botswana (Rank 55, Score: 72); Namibia (Rank 58, Score: 71.4); Senegal (Rank 63, Score: 69.5); Lesotho (Rank 72, Score: 67.5) and The Gambia (Rank 74, Score: 67.2).

chrisxxx:
Obi will still be trashed by Wike head or tail.

Counterigbolies:
just dey play

Tinubu should resign so your agulu packaged fraud should come in right?

Ttalk:
Makinde should stop all these eye service, he should go and provide security in all public schools in Oyo, ordinary school fence you can't do and you want to become president.

Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has lashed out at the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government over the country’s security situation.

He argued that the Federal Government do not seem to have a solution to the insurgency situation plaguing the nation.

Dalung shared his reservations during an appearance on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ on Friday.

He questioned the government’s failure to track bandits in the forest, but to successfully arrest anyone who criticises them.

Dalung said, “They have all the gadgets to track anybody who criticizes the government. They can pick him up in the next five minutes, but they don’t have equipment to track terrorists who display huge funds in the forest.

“So I don’t know what unity the federal government is asking Nigerians against terrorism. Nigerians are determined to deal with terrorism, but government seems not to have the political will to deal with.

“The All Progressive Congress, APC, in all ramifications, seems not to have solution to the security challenges confronting this country, and it pained me so much.

“The Federal Government has completely and woefully failed, and they don’t seem to have any iota of solution to the ravaging insecurity that is across the country.

“In Plateau State now, it is not safe for you to travel on the highways, not because of the fear of terrorism, but you will run into a community that has been displaced by terrorists, and in anger they will take over the highways and begin to attack vehicles that look like those of leaders.”

SadiqBabaSani:
NDC is now the target of this happy data boys what a shame

CodeTemplar:
Tinubu only needs N50 pen and not N700b like okowa did.

garykoeman:
Peter obi has been a fraud, a lier and gbajue right from his days as anambra governor.

yarimo:
Hope when he name one ADC chieftain you won't claim political persecution

insidelife22:
The best example you can give anyone about shamelessness is pointing at Reno and saying here comes shamelessness.

Akpakomiza2:
True but the opposition aren't capable of capitalizing. They are busy making mistakes

Tenses:
"No matter how indomitable your enemy is, he will make a mistake, you must be patient and observant. Once you notice a mistake throw everything you have at him. That's the only way to defeat an indomitable enemy.


Over to you Sim Fubara.

fortunez1:
Interesting but Wike is still the APC leader, China will still emerge notwithstanding.

seunmsg:
You’re never going to become president so no problem.

Activist and political leader, Aisha Yesufu, has charged her supporters, known as ‘Supporters of Aisha Yesufu’ (SAY Nation), to back presidential candidates of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, in the forthcoming 2027 election, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Yesufu gave the charge in Abuja on Wednesday at the conclusion of a strategic outreach to Bwari, AMAC, Kuje, Kwali, Abaji and Gwagwalada area councils of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

During the outreach, Yesufu, who had expressed interest in the NDC FCT senatorial ticket, met with party members, stakeholders and supporters to express appreciation for their support and commitment to her political aspiration.

The activist noted that the engagement formed part of her ongoing consultations across the FCT following recent developments within the party that denied her the opportunity to participate in the contest for the FCT Senatorial District ticket.

Speaking during the outreach, Yesufu expressed appreciation for the loyalty, sacrifices and commitment demonstrated by party executives, stakeholders and supporters throughout her political journey.

She, in the same vein, acknowledged the disappointment and frustration felt by her supporters over the outcome of the NDC internal processes but urged them “not to lose faith in the collective struggle for a better Nigeria”.

According to her, “the outreach was designed not only to thank supporters for their unwavering dedication but also to encourage them to remain focused on the broader national objective of securing a prosperous and inclusive future for Nigerians”.

The activist called on supporters across the FCT to channel their energy towards strengthening grassroots mobilisation and sustaining the momentum for political change.

“The quest for good governance transcends individual political ambitions,” she declared.

Yesufu charged members of ‘SAY Nation’ and other supporters of the ADC to “remain united, resilient, and committed to the larger vision of delivering transformative leadership for Nigeria, particularly in support of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso”.

She expressed confidence that Nigeria’s future remains bright.

According to her, “collective action, perseverance, and faith would ultimately pave the way for the emergence of a better nation”.

“Nigeria will be OK,” she assured supporters.

Supporters, during the outreach, expressed solidarity with Yesufu and reaffirmed their commitment to the ideals of the political movement. They noted that the engagement provided reassurance and renewed hope despite recent political setbacks.

Lithiumite:
When atiku was vp,that govt took fuel price from N20 they met it to N75 about 300% increase,same atiku is vieing to be president today......obi increased tertiary fees when he was gov by over 300% for non medical and 100% for medical students.....just using this 2 indices alone without bothering to go into others,did they make life easier for the citizens as you are accusing tinubu of not doing.....shoe us just one post you have criticised any of those 2 as you are doing tinubu now.