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PoliticsRe: Protest Erupts In Kogi Over Rising Terror Attacks, Residents Demand Action by Racoon(m): 7:56am On Jan 03
Humn! The hydra-headed monster is just going on untamed yet politics of 2027 is taking priority for those in the corridor of power
TravelRe: Canada Deports 366 Nigerians, 974 Await Removal by Racoon(m): 7:53am On Jan 03
The denied General Musa and some of entourage diplomatic visa for an official visit. Labelled the major political parties in Nigeria - "terrorists".

Then continued denying Nigerians visa while deporting the ones that ran foul of their immigration laws. What a burden for a country.
Foreign AffairsRe: Countries With The Highest World's Crude Oil Reserves @ A Glance by Racoon(op): 5:12pm On Jan 02
Nigeria being one of nations blessed with crude oil(black gold) deposits but have nothing to show for it.

Now that the world is moving over to alternate cleaner source of energy, we finds it difficult to separate from crude oil. Why? Our national life has been so tied to it that to let go is a problem.
Foreign AffairsCountries With The Highest World's Crude Oil Reserves @ A Glance by Racoon(op): 5:05pm On Jan 02
All of the World’s Oil Reserves by Country, in One Visualization

Oil remains one of the most strategically important resources in the global economy. It powers transportation systems, underpins industrial activity, and continues to shape geopolitics and trade flows. While renewable energy is growing, oil still plays a dominant role in meeting global energy needs.

This visualization ranks countries by the size of their proven oil reserves at the end of 2024. The data for this graphic comes from OPEC’s Annual Statistical Bulletin 2025. Figures represent proven oil reserves as of year-end 2024 and are measured in billions of barrels. The data includes conventional crude oil as well as oil sands.

Four Countries Dominate Global Oil Reserves
Global oil reserves are highly concentrated.

-1). Venezuela ranks first with an estimated 303 billion barrels of oil reserves. However, turning this vast resource base into economic and geopolitical power has proven difficult, as ongoing U.S. sanctions and the recent seizure of Venezuelan oil shipments under the Trump administration continue to limit the Maduro government’s ability to export crude and fully monetize its reserves.

-2). Saudi Arabia follows the South American country with 267 billion barrels.
-3). Iran, 4). Canada, and 5). Iraq round out the top five.


The Role of OPEC and the Middle East
Many of the world’s largest oil reserves are held by OPEC members, particularly in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates anchor the region’s dominance.


These countries benefit from low extraction costs and large, easily accessible reserves. As a result, Middle Eastern producers are expected to remain critical suppliers even as global demand growth slows.

Oil Sands and Non-OPEC Producers
Canada stands out among non-OPEC countries, ranking fourth globally with 163 billion barrels of reserves. The majority of Canada’s reserves come from oil sands, which are more expensive and carbon-intensive to extract. Russia and the United States also rank among the top 10.


Taken together, the data highlights how unevenly oil resources are distributed and why oil-rich nations continue to have significant economic and geopolitical power.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/all-of-the-worlds-oil-reserves-by-country-in-one-visualization/

PoliticsRe: 'This barking Dog Made You Governor when nobody knew you' – Wike Replies Fubara by Racoon(m): 4:56pm On Jan 02
It is just unthinkable that Nyesom Wike that hid Fubara in government house PH when the EFCC were hunting for him would be the same fellas engaging in this charade. All tells you that politics is a dirty game indeed.
PoliticsRe: ISWAP Declares Nigerian Christians ‘Legitimate Targets' by Racoon(m): 1:51pm On Jan 02
None of them will condemn it now o. Nothing new. Occultic religion of terrorists and bloodsuckers. Don't worry Bibi and Trump nukes will take care of your nonsense
PoliticsRe: EFCC, NCOS Officials Clash In Court Over Ex-agf Malami by Racoon(m): 1:22pm On Jan 02
Nothing new. They are simply fighting over to outsmart themselves on who takes charge to milk the latest biggest thief in custody.
PoliticsRe: World Bank: Extremely Poor Nigerians Will Be Taxed But They Are Lying To You by Racoon(m): 12:49pm On Jan 02
When it is said this whole is fraud disguised as a popular social intervention to tax the rich to benefit the poor.

Said thing was said about removal of fuel subsidy. What happened? Electricity subsidy, educational subsidy and many others were removed. Then in place comes the neck-constricting taxations. Where have you ever seen the rich ready to sacrifice anything for the poor.
PoliticsRe: The Effects Of Levy Collections By Lagos Road Unions On Drivers, Commuters &smes by Racoon(op):
madridguy:
Aside the government officials are using the money generated through agberos to flex, I see no reason why a state like Lagos will not have the best road network in the whole world..

With huge amount generated daily through agbero, Lagos should be the best in terms of roads with street lights, free toilets at almost every bus stop but the money is not being used judiciously. ...
Now you are talking same thing as I earlier said that you were opposing. This is an informal money spinning machine for thugs because of political patronage not for any development of the city of Lagos. This is why it continue to deteriorate in cost and standard of living for the populace.
PoliticsRe: The Effects Of Levy Collections By Lagos Road Unions On Drivers, Commuters &smes by Racoon(op): 12:15pm On Jan 02
madridguy:
Leave MC Oluomo and his children out of this. NURTW are everywhere in Nigeria.
So they should not be hold accountable? You must be suffering from Stockholm syndrome. And what have that translated to for the economic life of the people they are afflicting amidst the worsening hardship?
PoliticsRe: The Effects Of Levy Collections By Lagos Road Unions On Drivers, Commuters &smes by Racoon(op): 12:12pm On Jan 02
madridguy:
Who made them illegal revenue collectors? They are registered and legally recognized in Abuja.
Where have you ever seen the revenue accruing to the NURTW or tout organization in the Federation account? Monies that nobody is accountable for?

These tout organization were created mainly to fatten up the pockets of some irresponsible people just for their political patronage. It is the same NURTW court that MC Oluomo banished from Lagos roads to establish the reformed agberoes-in-blue suit? Abeg swerve!
PoliticsRe: The Effects Of Levy Collections By Lagos Road Unions On Drivers, Commuters &smes by Racoon(op): 12:07pm On Jan 02
benardtotti:
NURTW ,agbero tax is everywhere oga ! It has nothing to do with any capone, go to ogun state, oyo, anambra, they all collect daily dues from drivers .stop this nonsense of always trying to paint lagos black .
Yes but sad that road and motorpark toutism is now part of our national life. However Lagos set the template long time ago because these touts were willing political thugs bred by their demigod there.

Remember that Lagos too under Tinubu also set up the template of retired governors lavishing themselves with the resources of their state to the detriments of development post retirement. A bad precedence has long been set.
PoliticsRe: The Effects Of Levy Collections By Lagos Road Unions On Drivers, Commuters &smes by Racoon(op): 11:55am On Jan 02
Many charges Nigerians pay daily never enter the official fiscal system, creating what he described as “financial leakage” that worsens inflationary pressure and the cost of living.
NURTW, RTREAN thugs are not accountable to no one? This must be a silly joke. And the central govt is still busy imposing choking taxes on the citizens? Then they all claim ignorant of this hardship?

Meanwhile MC Oluomo children are in the US. How will his lieutenants not be living big.Yet you wants people to pay tax? Let the citizens breathe! Otherwise the French peasant revolution is going to happen in Nigeria one day
PoliticsRe: The Effects Of Levy Collections By Lagos Road Unions On Drivers, Commuters &smes by Racoon(op): 11:53am On Jan 02
The touts, alayes, owomida miscreants, illegal revenue collectors just ripping struggling citizens of their hard earned income @every nooks and crannies of Lagos without probity, accountability and decency is really worrisome

This is the effects of instituting a large swathes of anti-social elements by the Capone himself in a large commercial city and former capital of a nation. Everyone feels the heat.
PoliticsThe Effects Of Levy Collections By Lagos Road Unions On Drivers, Commuters &smes by Racoon(op): 11:43am On Jan 02
Tears for drivers, cheers for agberos: How N45bn annual levies pressure Lagos SMEs, inflate transport fares.
In the bustling streets of Nigeria’s commercial capital, millions of naira flow every day from buses into the hands of informal collectors; agberos and union officials.

Behind the chaos and roadside disputes, Lagos’ commuters, small business owners and drivers quietly shoulder a shadow tax system that drives fares up, enriches a few, and leaves the city’s transport economy in disarray, TEMITOPE AINA report


In Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, a costly, unofficial toll shadows the city’s roads. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority estimates that there are 75,000 commercial buses navigating the streets, each paying ticket touts, popularly known as agberos, between N1,500 and N2,000 daily.

These shadow levies drain drivers of an estimated N112.5m to N150m every day in Lagos alone, quietly siphoning billions from the transport system each year. A situation that has continued to undermine the growth of MSMEs. Despite government bans and official denials, the collections persist, pushing up daily fares and burdening both drivers and commuters across the city.

It was barely 6am on Monday December 8, 2025. The sky was still pale with dawn, but the park beneath the Ikeja under bridge was already alive with nervous energy. Commercial drivers lined up beside the road, hands clutching naira notes collected from passengers. Men in ripped jeans and round-neck shirts, or green trousers and caps marked NURTW, moved briskly between them, collecting what drivers quietly call owo ero (‘money taken from passengers’).

Some drivers muttered under their breath. Others argued or exchanged heated words. A few handed over cash in silence. The air was thick with tension, fear and frustration.

A commercial bus driver stepped out of his shuttle, popularly known in Yoruba as korope, an eight-seater including the driver’s seat, at Ikeja. He wore knee-length jeans, a red shirt and battered slippers, shouting “Berger straight!” repeatedly, the familiar call for passengers heading towards the Mowe axis of Ogun State.

Within moments, a dark-eyed man appeared nearby, repeating the same call to attract passengers. The bus was finally full. Engines rumbled. But the morning ritual was far from over.

What promised to be a smooth journey quickly descended into delay. Voices rose as the driver slammed the brakes, forcing all passengers to alight. With frustration etched across his face, he yelled in his local dialect, “What exactly do you people want?” The lout, eyes blazing, shouted back, “Give me my money!” The argument spilled beyond the park, continuing even as the bus drove away.

SMEs Are Not Left Out
In the bustling markets, workshops, and startups across Nigeria, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises hum with life, forming the backbone of the nation’s economy.


They contribute nearly half of the country’s Gross Domestic Product and provide employment for eight out of ten Nigerians. Yet, these businesses thrive amid relentless challenges, from inconsistent policies to financial pressures, informal levies that eat into their profits.

At Oshodi under bridge in Lagos, these pressures take an even more personal toll. I overheard a lady, identified as Mummy Chisom selling plantain talking to a colleague, frustration evident in her voice as she watched drivers being harassed by louts. What should have been a 30-minute journey turned into a N3,000 ordeal, forced contributions to high fares, greedy drivers, and self-appointed “transport bosses” along the way.

“I can’t believe I’m paying N3,000 for a ride that should take just 30 minutes,” she sighed, shaking her head. “Everywhere you look, someone wants a cut—drivers, touts, even those so-called bosses. It’s like surviving Lagos costs more than living in it.”

What plays out daily across Lagos motor parks is therefore not just a transport problem, but a parallel taxation system that quietly spreads through the economy. Drivers pay before they move. Commuters pay through inflated fares. Businesses pass rising costs on to consumers. Billions of naira circulate annually without appearing in any government ledger.

As official denials and reform promises persist, collections continue in broad daylight across major corridors. Until this informal levy system is confronted with transparency, enforcement and accountability, Lagosians will continue to pay a tax with no receipt, no clear beneficiary and no visible end.

Daily Struggle
Across Ikeja, Oshodi, Ojodu-Berger and Obalende, drivers described a predictable and organised system of collections, marked by fixed locations, fixed times and fixed amounts.


Collections typically begin as early as 5:30 a.m., peak during morning rush hours and repeat in the afternoon and evening. Each park or corridor has designated collectors, supervisors and area coordinators who ensure daily “targets” are met.

[i]“The daily hustle of commercial drivers and commuters is filled with extortion, people paying illegal taxes indirectly without even knowing,” said Baba Ibeji, a commercial driver at Oshodi.[/i]


The conductor shoved me aside. “Madam, go front!” he snapped. “Can’t you see how many people I have to pay? I pay the agbero, the NURTW officials, for loading, for passengers. And that’s not the end. We pay again along the route. What am I left with at the end of the day?”

Barely 30 seconds away from the previous park, another voice rang out, “Obalende! VI! Falomo!” I asked for the fare. “N1,200,” I was told. Surprised, I asked in pidgin English why the prices differed. “Madam, we have different bosses and different operations here,” the conductor replied.

Lowering his voice, he added, “For this route, I pay about N4,000 daily to louts, not even counting NURTW officials. I budget N3,500 before reaching Eko Hotel, my final stop. Out of the N22,000 collected on a trip, I’m left with around N10,000. Fuel and other deductions still come on top.

“Over 2,000 commercial vehicles pay these dues daily just to survive and feed their families. Imagine Mushin, Mile 2, Yaba; thousands of buses every day. This runs into millions daily, billions yearly.” Chidindu hissed, sighed, and flung the door open for another passenger.

Drivers across four parks independently described a three-layer collection structure: park collectors, area coordinators and union executives. Daily targets are allegedly remitted upward, while collectors retain commissions.

Hidden Billions?
At Ojodu Berger, a major transport artery teeming with traders, corporate workers and commuters, the hidden economy played out in plain sight.

From atop the bridge, our correspondent watched men in green-and-white NURTW uniforms shout for their share as drivers handed over cash without hesitation. On board a Mowe-bound bus, seated beside the driver, I asked why he handed a man N1,000. “We’re used to it,” he said flatly.


“These people make at least N1 million daily just at Berger Straight, not to talk of Ojodu Berger,” Wasiu, who plies the route daily, said. “Transport tax officials have ranks. Some earn N200,000 monthly. Park chairmen collect up to N500,000 daily. Small boys make about N2,000 a day. With over 2,000 buses passing here every day, they can make N5 million daily, sometimes over N160 million monthly.”

“If you think Ojota is bad, Obalende, CMS and Mile 2 are much worse,” the conductor said, drawing from years on Lagos roads. “When you put all the collections together, you’ll understand why people say they don’t take anything, that’s a lie.”

When Fares Ignore Official Rates
Official transport fares, drivers say, rarely survive the realities of Lagos roads. On the Lagos–Mowe corridor, operators insist that government-approved rates bear little resemblance to what commuters actually pay.


“The fare to Mowe is supposed to be between N300 and N400,” a conductor explained. “But we charge N700 to N1,000 depending on traffic. If there is an accident or a serious delay, it can rise to N1,500 or even N2,000. And no matter what happens, we still pay the levies.” Drivers across multiple parks independently confirmed similar figures, suggesting a standardised but undocumented levy structure operating across the city.

According to him, multiple agencies operate along major transport corridors, and drivers are expected to “settle” their way through. The police, traffic officials, everybody knows how they settle themselves. None of them claims to be innocent.”

Who Collects the Money? Drivers across several motor parks described a three-tier collection structure underpinning the informal levy system. At the base are street collectors who collect cash from drivers on a per-trip basis.

Above them are area coordinators who supervise collections across multiple parks and corridors, ensuring daily targets are met. At the top are union executives, who drivers allege receive daily remittances from these collections.


Collectors reportedly retain commissions, while bulk sums move upward through informal channels without receipts, documentation or public records. The absence of transparency makes the flow of funds difficult to trace.

For drivers, the most troubling question remains unanswered. “Some say the money goes to the government, others say it goes into private pockets,” Ayinde said. “What we know is that drivers and commuters are the ones carrying the pain.”

He warned that the situation is becoming more alarming as discussions around new taxes continue. “After everything we already pay on the road, they are talking about new taxes,” he said. “How do they expect people to grow under this kind of system?”

A System in Need of Clarity
What emerges from Lagos motor parks is not merely a story of rising fares, but of a transport economy operating in layers. Formal rules sit above, informal realities below. Until those layers are reconciled, drivers say, passengers will continue to pay far more than official rates, and the city’s daily movement will remain shaped by costs that never appear on any receipt.


Inflation by Another Name
Chief Economist and Managing Editor of Proshare, Teslim Shitta-Bey, says Nigeria’s economic challenge extends far beyond formal government taxation. According to him, illegal levies, unaccounted charges and systemic leakages across institutions continue to impose high costs on citizens.


Speaking in an interview, Shitta-Bey said many charges Nigerians pay daily never enter the official fiscal system, creating what he described as “financial leakage” that worsens inflationary pressure and the cost of living.

“In a normal system, drivers earn income and unions take a percentage through a clear check-off process,” he said. “Here, money is collected at every bus stop, per passenger. These funds are not accounted for and do not enter the fiscal system. That is leakage.” According to him, the burden of these collections is passed directly to commuters.

“The driver tries to recover the loss, so fares increase. Even when petrol prices drop, transport fares do not come down.” He questioned why reductions in fuel and food input costs have not translated into lower prices for consumers.

“Petrol prices have dropped, but transport costs have not. Flour prices have fallen. Rice has dropped from about N120,000 per bag to between N60,000 and N65,000. Yet food prices and portion sizes remain the same." Shitta-Bey argued that exploitation exists not only at the government level, but within society itself.

“That is the point,” he said. “It is not only the government. We are also doing it to ourselves. People need to be called out. The best way forward is to explain these issues clearly so everyone understands where the real problems lie.”

Lagos Government Is not Aware – Akosile
The Lagos State Government has denied knowledge of any institutionalised or approved collection of money from commercial drivers by officials of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, describing reports of such practices as unfounded.


Gbiyega Akosile, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, spoke in response to allegations that individuals wearing green-and-white uniforms collect money from drivers along major roads.

“Our tax system is well institutionalised and properly structured. There is nothing like that,” Akosile said. “The allegation that money is being collected for the state government in that manner is unfounded. It is preposterous.”

While acknowledging the existence of transport unions, the commissioner insisted that the government does not sanction any roadside payment system operated by NURTW officials.

“Trade unions have their internal modes of operation among their members, but I am not aware of any institutionalised payment system by NURTW to the Lagos State Government,” he said. Akosile admitted that he occasionally saw individuals in green-and-white attire on Lagos roads but could not confirm their activities.

“All I said was that once in a while, I have seen a couple of guys in green and white when I drive around. I do not know what they do because I am not a member of the union and I do not work with them,” he explained. “Seeing uniformed persons on the road does not automatically mean they are collecting money.”

Addressing concerns that alleged levies might be contributing to rising transport fares and the high cost of goods, the commissioner assured that the government would not tolerate extortion.

“I do not think putting pressure on people who operate buses is acceptable to the Lagos State Government,” Akosile said. “The governor is known to be sympathetic to the people. The government will not sit back and watch any group of persons extort drivers or commuters.”

He emphasised that any individual found engaging in illegal activities on Lagos roads would face consequences. “Anyone found extorting or operating illegally on the streets of Lagos will be dealt with accordingly,” he said.

All efforts to reach the President, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo and a popular leader of the NURTW, Akeem Abodunrin, known as Iyeru, proved abortive as several calls and messages were not responded to as of the time of filing this report.

Lagos Moves to End Unregulated Transport
Beyond denials, the Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to regulating commercial vehicle operations through structural reforms, multimodal transport options, and the phased implementation of the Bus Reform Initiative (BRT).


The Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Bolanle Ogunola, said the ministry continues to oversee commercial vehicle operators while engaging stakeholders to maintain order in the sector.

“In terms of regulation of commercial vehicle operators in Lagos State, the Ministry of Transportation has the oversight function. That is why the ministry has regularly engaged with them,” Ogunola said. “You will notice that there is now relative peace among the players, unlike what we used to experience in the past when there was always chaos and brouhaha.”

She highlighted that the state government has expanded transportation choices through a multimodal system designed to reduce pressure on road transport and improve mobility.

“The state government has provided options for citizens through the multimodal transportation system currently available. This includes the Blue Line and Red Line rail services, ferry operations, and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system,” Ogunola explained. “We are also promoting non-motorised transport such as cycling and walking. All these provide sustainable and viable alternatives for Lagosians.”

The government is also standardising key transport corridors to pave the way for the full rollout of the Bus Reform Initiative, aimed at formalising bus operations and eliminating unregulated activity.

“There is ongoing standardization of some transport corridors that will eventually give room for the Bus Reform Initiative, which is a statewide programme developed to create a logical and regulated bus transport system across Lagos,” Ogunola said.

“Under this programme, the unregistered and unrecognised players we currently see on our roads will no longer operate.” Implementation of the BRI has already commenced along the Lekki–Epe corridor, where public transport is being restructured.

“The BRI has commenced on the Lekki–Epe corridor, where public transport is being transformed,” Ogunola said. “Smaller-capacity buses are being adopted for inner routes, while modern, regulated high-capacity buses are introduced to serve major highways.”

According to Ogunola, the availability of multiple transport options empowers residents to make personal mobility choices.

“When there are options, people will decide which one works for them. It is similar to the banking system where individuals choose their preferred service provider,” she said. “If you live along a corridor served by the Blue or Red Line trains, there may be no need to depend on road buses. Others may prefer ferry services. These are personal decisions that are not compromised by any external factor.”

Ogunola added that commercial vehicle operators remain key stakeholders in the ongoing reforms and have expressed willingness to cooperate with the government.
https://punchng.com/tears-for-drivers-cheers-for-agberos-how-n45bn-annual-levies-pressure-lagos-smes-inflate-transport-fares/

PoliticsRe: Fubara Deceived Us, Boasted Tinubu Would Force Wike To Support His Reelection’, by Racoon(m): 10:17am On Jan 02
grin Hehehe! Laughing in my mother tongue @Sim and Wike.
PoliticsRe: Rivers: The Dog Barks When It Doesn't Understand, We Are Not Barking - Fubara by Racoon(m): 9:39am On Jan 02
grin So who is barking senselessly now? Or who is barking and biting @the same time? The frosty cat and dog relationship between Wike and Fubara is getting more and more interesting.
Foreign AffairsRe: How Global Economic Power Shifted Between The Era Of 1980–2025 by Racoon(op): 9:33am On Jan 02
Chetas81:
FRAUDULENT POST, CHINA SHOULD BE IN FIRST OR SECOND POSITION,
"The data for this visualization comes from the IMF’s World Economic Outlook (October 2025). GDP figures are measured in current U.S. dollars and are not adjusted for inflation.... "
PoliticsRe: Breaking: Nigeria Is Officially One Of The WORST Places On The Planet To Live by Racoon(m): 9:30am On Jan 02
And Nigeria kept on going low everyday under the so called first class accountancy and economic wonder dog of Lagos
Foreign AffairsRe: How Global Economic Power Shifted Between The Era Of 1980–2025 by Racoon(op): 9:17am On Jan 02
Imagine India a third world country like Nigeria springing up from nowhere in the 2000s to be among the 5th reckoning economies in 2025.

Meanwhile Nigeria with much resources( human, economic and natural) than India is still trailing behind abysmally in every good indices of assessment even on the African continent.
Foreign AffairsRe: How Global Economic Power Shifted Between The Era Of 1980–2025 by Racoon(op): 9:07am On Jan 02
Of course the US leads as the number one global economic power house due to a lots of reasons that are well known.
Foreign AffairsHow Global Economic Power Shifted Between The Era Of 1980–2025 by Racoon(op): 9:00am On Jan 02
The U.S. has remained the world’s largest economy since 1980, with nominal GDP more than tenfold higher in 2025. China’s rise since 2000 is the most dramatic shift, overtaking Japan, Germany, and many others to become the world’s second-largest economy.

Over the past four decades, the global economic hierarchy has undergone profound change. Some economies have grown steadily, others have surged, and a few have slipped down the rankings as new players emerged.

This visualization charts the world’s top economies from 1980 to 2025. The data for this visualization comes from the IMF’s World Economic Outlook (October 2025). GDP figures are measured in current U.S. dollars and are not adjusted for inflation.

The United States Remains on Top.

Since 1980, the United States has consistently ranked as the world’s largest economy. Its GDP rose from about $2.9 trillion in 1980 to more than $30.6 trillion by 2025. While its global share has fluctuated, the U.S. has maintained its lead due to a large domestic market, deep capital markets, and sustained productivity growth.


China represents the most dramatic structural change in the global economy over the past 45 years. In 1980, it ranked outside the top five, with GDP just over $300 billion. By 2010, China had already surpassed Germany and Japan, and by 2025 it stands firmly as the world’s second-largest economy at nearly $19.4 trillion.

Japan dominated the global economy in the late 1980s and early 1990s, briefly narrowing the gap with the United States. However, slower growth and demographic headwinds caused it to lose ground, falling to fourth place by 2025.

Europe’s largest economies; Germany, the United Kingdom, and France have remained among the top 10.

Emerging Markets Gain Ground
Beyond China, several emerging economies climbed into the top ranks. India’s GDP expanded from under $200 billion in 1980 to more than $4.1 trillion in 2025, placing it among the world’s five largest economies.


Outside of the top 10, countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, and Türkiye have also moved up the rankings, reflecting faster growth than many advanced economies over the long run.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/charted-how-global-economic-power-shifted-1980-2025/

PoliticsRe: Convert To Islam Or Die — ISWAP Burns Down Christian Village In Adamawa by Racoon(m): 9:34pm On Jan 01
Later they will say Islam is a religion of peace. Piss indeed.
Nairaland GeneralRe: Happy New Year And Welcome To 2026! by Racoon(m): 3:50pm On Jan 01
Thanks a lot the boss himself - Oga Seun.
PoliticsRe: Israeli PM Netanyahu Announces ‘New Front’ To Protect Christian In Nigeria by Racoon(m): 2:03pm On Jan 01
Well said Bibi. All hands must be on deck to take the war to these terrorists on jihad conquest across the world
PropertiesRe: Lagos Great House Fire Update: Bodies Recovered In Balogun Market Fire (photos) by Racoon(m): 7:37pm On Dec 31, 2025
Jeez! God rests the souls of the victims. Imagine a 22 storey building not having fire control measures & emergency response utilities?

These are avoidable disasters especially structural fires in tight places like the Marina. For the building to collapse means the structural integrity has long been compromised.
PoliticsRe: We made the biggest political mistake fielding Obi in 2023, we apologise - LP by Racoon(m): 6:15pm On Dec 31, 2025
Alright! The party is all yours and your bank rollers to enjoy. So please enjoy it in peace.
PoliticsRe: What Do You Think About This New Tax Reform? by Racoon(m): 5:38pm On Dec 31, 2025
Ripping and fleecing off by force to satisfy the ostentatious lifestyle of some kleptomaniacs in government
TV/MoviesRe: Which NTA Channel(s) Have You Watched & What Was Your Favourite Program? by Racoon(op): 5:07pm On Dec 31, 2025
NTA Channel 10 seems seems to be relatively fair of the ones I have ever accessed. Programming was poorly executed with archaic studio.
TV/MoviesRe: Which NTA Channel(s) Have You Watched & What Was Your Favourite Program? by Racoon(op): 4:32pm On Dec 31, 2025
-NTA Calabar: Tom and Jerry Carton,
-NTA Ibadan: Charles Chaplain, AM Express, Carton, Jimmy Solanke Show, NTA Sports.
-NTA Enugu; ? Newsline(Frank Olize),
-NTA 2 channel 5 Lagos; AM Express, Bournvita Breakfast Show, Telematch, NTA Sports, Koko Close, Tales By Moonlight etc
-NTA Jos: Samanja, Telematch, Audu Bako Show etc.

TV/MoviesWhich NTA Channel(s) Have You Watched & What Was Your Favourite Program? by Racoon(op): 4:29pm On Dec 31, 2025
The Nigerian Television Authority( NTA) is a Nigerian government-owned and partly commercial broadcast station. Originally known as Nigerian Television (NTV), it was inaugurated in 1977 with a monopoly on national television broadcasting, after a takeover of regional television stations by military governmental authorities in 1976.

NTA is Africa's largest TV network, with a presence in virtually every state and major town in Nigeria, making it a truly nationwide broadcaster. The NTA operates over 100 stations across Nigeria, the largest network in Africa.

After a declining interest from the public in government-influenced programming, it lost its monopoly over television broadcasting in Nigeria in the 1990s. This led to the springing up of private TV stations to boost the industry.

CHRONICLES OF VARIOUS NTA STATIONS ACROSS NIGERIA;
Region / Channel Established / Channel / Notes
-1). NTA Aba(1964). Channel-6 Network Centre
-2). NTA Abakaliki 2000 Channel-43 Network Centre
-3). NTA Abeokuta(1979), Channel-12, Network Centre
-4). NTA Abuja(1982) Channel-5, Network Centre

-5). NTA Plus Abuja, Channel-21, Network Centre
-6). NTA Ado-Ekiti(2003), Channel-5, Network Centre
-7). NTA Akure(1979), Channel-11, Network Centre
-8 ). NTA Akwanga, Network Centre
-9). NTA Amukpe-Sapele, Channel-32, Network Centre
-10). NTA Ankpa, Community Station.


-11). NTA Anyigba, Community Station
-12). NTA Argungu, Channel-32, Community Station
-13). NTA Asaba(2003), Channel-11, Network Centre
-14). NTA Auchi, Network Centre
-15). NTA Awka, Channel-5, Network Centre

-16). NTA Azare(Bauchi), Channel-6, Community Station
-17). NTA Bauchi(1977), Channel-9, Network Centre
-18). NTA Benin(1973), Channel-7, Zonal Network Centre
-19). NTA Bida, Community Station
-20). NTA Birnin-Gwari, Community Station


-21). NTA Birnin Kebbi, Channel-39, Network Centre
-22). NTA Biu, Channel-29, Community Station
-23). NTA Brass, Community Station
-24). NTA Calabar(1978), Channel-6 and 9, Network Centre
-25). NTA Damaturu, Channel-5, Network Centre

-26). NTA Dambatta, Channel-37, Community Station
-27). NTA Darazo, Community Station
-28). NTA Daura, Channel-34, Community Station
-29). NTA Dutse(1997), Channnel-10, Network Centre
-30). NTA Eket, Channel-35, Network Centre


-31). NTA Enugu(1960), Channel-8, Zonal Network Centre
-32). NTA Funtua, Community Station
-33). NTA Ganye, Community Station
-34). NTA Gashua(2021), Channel-30, Community Station
-35). NTA Gboko, Community Station

-36). NTA Gembu, Channel-21, Community Station
-37). NTA Gombe(1982), Channel-5, Network Centre
-38). NTA Gumel, Community Station
-39). NTA Gusau(2000), Channel-3 and 9, Network Centre
-40). NTA Hadejia, Community Station


-41). NTA Ibadan(1959), Channel-7, Zonal Network Centre
-42). NTA Idah, Community Station
-43). NTA Ife-Ife(2003), Channel-39, Network Centre
-44). NTA Ijebu-Ode(2003), Channel-63, Network Centre
-45). NTA Ikare, Channel-43, Network Centre
-46). NTA Ilela, Community Station

-47). NTA Ikom, Community Station.

-48). NTA Ilorin(1977), Channel-9, Network Centre
-49). NTA Imeko Afon, Channel-22, Community Station
-50). NTA Iruekpen(2001), Channel-45, Community Station.


-51). NTA Jalingo(1982), Channel-6, Network Centre
-52). NTA Jatu, Network Centre
-53). NTA Jos(1974), Channel-7, Zonal Network Centre
-54). NTA Kabba,
Okene.

-55). NTA Kadejia, Network Centre
-56). NTA Kaduna(1962), Channel-4, Zonal Network Centre
-57). NTA Kafanchan, Network Centre
-58). NTA Kaiama, Community Station
-59). NTA Kaltungo, Community Station
-60). NTA Kano(1976), Channel-5, Network Centre


-61). NTA Karim Lamido, Network Centre
-62). NTA Katstina, Channel-8, Network Centre
-63). NTA Keffi, Network Centre.
-64). NTA Kontagora, Community Station
-65). NTA Kumo, Community Station.

-66). NTA Lafia(2003), Channel-9, Network Centre
-67). NTA-1 Lagos(1962), Channel-10, Zonal Network Centre
-68). NTA-2 Lagos(1980), Channel-5, Zonal Network Centre
-69). NTA Langtang North, Community Station
-70). NTA Lokoja(1992), Channels-7, 8 and 37, Network Centre


-71). NTA Maiduguri(1977), Channel-10, Zonal Network Centre
-72). NTA Makurdi(1978), Channel-10, Zonal Network Centre
-73). NTA Minna(1978), Channel-10, Network Centre
-74). NTA Mubi,
Community Station.
-75). NTA Kaura Namoda, Network Centre

-76). NTA New Bussa, Channel-21, Community Station
-77). NTA Numan, Community Station
-78). NTA Ogbomosho, Channel-5, Network Centre
-79). NTA Ogoja, Network Centre
-80). NTA Okene, Community Station


-81). NTA Okigwe, Community Station
-82). NTA Okitipupa(Ondo State), Network Centre
-83). NTA Ondo(2002), Community Station
-84). NTA Onitsha, Channel-35, Network Centre
-85). NTA Osogbo(2003), Channel-49, Network Centre
-86). NTA Otukpo,
Community Station

-87). NTA Owerri(2003), Channel-12, Network Centre
-88). NTA Oyo(2003), Channel-37, Community Station
-89). NTA Pankshin,
Community Station
-90). NTA Patigi(Niger State), Channel-41, Community Station


-91). NTA Port Harcourt(1974), Channel-10, Zonal Network Centre
-92). NTA Potiskum,
Community Station
-93). NTA Sapele, Network Service Centre
-94). NTA Saki(2003), Channel-12, Community Station

-95). NTA Shendam, Community Station
-96). NTA Sokoto(1975), Channel-5, Zonal Network Centre.
-97). NTA Takum, Community Station
-98). NTA Umuahia(2003), Channel-21, Network Centre
-99). NTA Uyo, Channel-12, Network Centre
-100). NTA Uzairue, Channel-41, Network Centre


-101). NTA Warri, Community Station.
-102). NTA Wukari, Community Station
-103). NTA Yenagoa(2001), Channel-28, Network Centre
-104). NTA Yola(1978), Channel-8, Network Centre
-105). NTA Zaria, Network Centre

-106). NTA Zuru, Community Station.
-107). NTA International(Worldwide) International channel (also styled NTAi)
-108). NTA Nationwide Knowledge, Educational channel
-109). NTA Entertainment(Nationwide) StarTimes 105[23]
-110). Entertainment channel (also styled NTAe).


-111). NTA Sports(Nationwide), Channel-24, Sports channel
-112). NTA News(Nationwide), Channel-24, News channel
-113). NTA Yoruba(Nationwide) Language channel
-114). NTA Igbo(Nationwide) Language channel
-115). NTA Hausa(Nationwide) Language channel


So which of the array of NTA stations have you accessed nationwide and what were their most interesting program(s) of interest?
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Which NTA Station Have You Accessed and What is the Respective TV Program You Have Enjoyed Most?

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