₦airaland Forum

JasonScoolari:
Translator, Mr admonishment.... You go translate taya CORNfused fellow. 🤣🤣🤣

No problems. Provided I can help one or two persons to see things from a different light, why not?

Kukutenla:
Elites? Where did he mention elites?
You got the message wrong bro
He's saying Nigerians should be patient and endure while they bargain with govt, that the sacrifice is collective for a better future and they are trying to ensure that whatever they get from govt will be collective as well.

We're saying almost the same thing except you missed the part where he mentions battling with the elites:

“Whatever we are facing now is a collective sacrifice and there is hope that we will not allow the pressure for those who have eaten fat on the so called subsidy to frustrate our negotiations. Let Nigerians see whatever is happening as a collective sacrifice that all Nigerians will be happy.”

What could that possibly mean in the context except that the reforms proposed are being resisted by some elites? Which then gives the statement the meaning I proposed. He is simply telling Nigerians that there is a sacrifice on the ground which is already in effect - so not news - but that they are working to make sure that the fat cats do not frustrate measures to ensure that the sacrifice is not felt by the masses alone.

If anything, this is an anti-govt statement because who else would be representing the interests of those who have eaten fat?

JasonScoolari:
This is just the beginning.... First thing tomorrow, hike in Electricity Tariff will hit everyone hard.

Sad thing is that one Kwara Polytechnic Nd2 dropout, living in the suburbs of Ilorin as a part-time agbero, with a heavily padded Itel A2 as his major property and traits of mental disorder will come here to abuse Obidients and everyone who speaks against Tinubu and his tax killing government..

Are you sure you understood what you read up there? What he said was there is a transition period as the market adjusts and by year-end the naira will be at its true strength and will be further strengthened as petroleum reforms come into effect.

Try not to make anything negative a source of happiness. It is scientifically proven to damage the brain. I'm not even kidding.

Kukutenla:
Na wa o
Do you mean that's your interpretation of "sacrifice" as used by the TUC leader?

Did you read the preceding sentences as a whole? It seems clear to me that what he was saying was that the elites should sacrifice too not just the masses, and that the unions are working to achieve that and therefore the people should be patient. No?

Kukutenla:
Labour speaks
Meanwhile, the organised Labour has called on Nigerians to exercise patience while it continues to negotiate with the representatives of the Federal Government following the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit which has continued to cause hardship to Nigerians.

The PUNCH reports that since the removal of the subsidy on PMS, there has been a spike in cost of living conditions, with oil marketers projecting a N700/per liter cost of fuel by July 2023.

Speaking with our correspondent on Thursday, the National vice-President of the Trade Union Congress and a representative of the organised labour interfacing with the government, Tommy Etim, said labour unions were constantly engaging the government to ensure that favorable palliatives are distributed to Nigerians.

“ Nigeria has come of age and whatever happens Nigerians especially workers should exercise patience until the outcome of the meetings so that we can arrive at a collective bargaining agreement that will be for the interest of Nigerians and Nigerian workers.

“Whatever we are facing now is a collective sacrifice and there is hope that we will not allow the pressure for those who have eaten fat on the so called subsidy to frustrate our negotiations. Let Nigerians see whatever is happening as a collective sacrifice that all Nigerians will be happy.”

Seems like they're speaking on behalf of themselves, asking Nigerians to be patient with them while they negotiate with the govt?

Kukutenla:
Lol.
I thought Zombies said NLC is supporting Peter Obi
How come they are also speaking for and on behalf of govt about subsidy removal?

Are you mixing NLC with oil marketers?

egoldman:
it has everything to do with your comment about when Peter obi left office.

How sir?

SEO2002:
I know that particular school. PO handed that schl bck to the church amongst other mission schools, doled out #6b to them. He even went to that school in particular and gave them 30 laptops, 2 innoson hummer buses and added books to their library. That school building was renovated under him. All schools and education in anambra were reformed courtesy of obi.

Hmm okay, I'll take your word for it. He did well on this then.

egoldman:
When did Tinubu leave office?

A long time ago - does that have anything to do with the topic?

SemperFid:
No you're not responsible for that. You're just stupid.

Okay o.

preciousmetals:
Igbos invest more in their women when it comes to education and that is the reason you always hear about women always

That's interesting. Is it that the boys are expected to learn a handwork or go into business?

JpBiz92:
how many times have you said this to your brothers who link anything negative in the east not even only anambra to Peter Obi

Which brothers are those? I am not aware that I joined any brotherhood on this forum.

SemperFid:
Some people on this forum link every negative story to Peter obi. How many times have you asked how he is responsible for all the negative trends?

Doesn't make any sense to use this as a reply to my question. If you can find a place where I linked Obi to any of such negative trends as you put it, then sure. I'm not responsible for what others say am I?

bigcasava1:
Some empty brains will still be asking what peter obi did in Anambra

Every achievement in Anambra will now be linked to Peter Obi right? Someone that left since 2013.

That was how one young man told me that it was Peter Obi that made Nnewi have the highest density of millionaires in Nigeria.

But that aside, I don't mind if you can show me exactly how uncle Pete was responsible for this.

I knew it would be girls.

This is a trend worth investigating. Where are the boys??

In any case, these girls should be given maximum support. These are the real feminists.

I don't understand this kind of journalism.

How can you use today's exchange rate in calculating monies expended a year ago?

The story is already sensational enough as it is why the need to exaggerate?

Penelope didn't cost him his job. Fraternising with the boss did.

BabaIbo:
So, you expect not to add something to give the masses(their target customers) a sign of relief of getting it cheaper when they read the announcement.
While, in the real sense, the price increase is the main purpose of this announcement.

Just like universities increasing tuition fee to 500k from 100k and sug protested and the reduced it to 300k, meanwhile the target tuition fee cost/price is 300k. But in the real sense the reduction to 300k is just to give the students or their parents a sign of relief and ease pressure/tension that may be built because of that.

There's no relationship between the two.

We are talking about what they announced: which is simply that sellers can go up to but not beyond a certain price. Under that framework its simple.

If A charges at the highest price and B charges lower who will get customers? If A and B both charge the highest, even exceeded the cost of goin to the nearest ATM, who will the customers patronize?

What has been announced is not a price increment. Its a price cap.

While POS agents may go lower the price list depending on their region, David clarified that they are not permitted to go above the pricing list.

LofP:
Bank ATMs are close to me. I'd rather go to an ATM.

And that's the beauty of it - raise your prices amd lose business.

iSense247:
This is preposterous. They should have given us reasons for this policy. 15k per transaction and 50k per day is too low in this inflation economy.

It's sad that government is controlling how we spend our own money.

You can spend higher - but you'll need to go to the bank to fill out some forms.

Amumaigwe:
Having a mentor could not even save you from making poor decisions. Haba!!!

Some lessons you have to learn on your own.

festacman:
Anybody expecting President Tinubu to fight corruption is daydreaming. He won't because his immense wealth came from corruption and the Senate President is fantastically corrupt. All the politicians around him from Kwakwanso, Wike to Mattawale are epitome of official corruption. So Tinubu knew he lacks the moral stand to fight corruption.

Any fight against corruption under President Tinubu will be purely for political witch-hunting.

Really? How?

Banbanna:
Well, I just might find myself hesitant about that opportunity if I was in that situation as I'm always true to myself. I wouldn't like to force myself to do something I think it's beyond my ability/capacity just to impress someone.

The feeling after that experience must have been tough for you as you'd be thinking that your friend sees you as a slacker.

You're right. I think I was a little unsure of myself which I now know to have been a mistake.

The aftermath was worse than you might imagine because the guy wasn't exactly a friend. He was a much older mentor to a friend, and somehow we met and he got me to do a small project for him and things just happened after that.

So I had a disappointed friend and lost a potential mentor who was heavily connected.

MN07:
I hope it doesn't for me I have seen enough already I think I'm ready and I'm no longer afraid.

I'm already dead inside.

I know the feeling. There were days I lay curled up perfectly happy to go to bed and not wake up the next day. That was the period in life I became what I had always despised: a chronic smoker.

Second chances always come around. Believe.

MN07:
I wanted to leave the country back then.

Got admissions everywhere England, Usa, and Poland I felt finally I have arrived but unfortunately I got dupped.

Lost every penny in a flash, I couldn't even afford to feed myself.

That day I died inside and till today I will never recover from the shock.

The only reason I'm still is because I'm a coward that can't bear a little pain to end it all.

I wish I could go to bed and never wake up.

Been there bro. Balling in millions monthly and the next thing you know, down to ground zero with absolutely nothing to show for it. When I was balling I was carefree because I felt even if the worst comes to the worst, I could make the money back - until I lost the money and at the same time all the avenues I was looking at suddenly went dry.

You have to simply adjust to your new reality and start from there. Life does go on.

Well, I don't necessarily do regrets as such but if there was one particular moment it would be this job I didn't take. I was to be the head of operations and deputy to the manager in my late 20s.

Technically I wasn't qualified for it but someone who really believed in me connected me to the owner and negotiated a higher salary than what was advertised.

I could have eventually become the Manager of that company because the guy resigned and the head of operations was promoted into the role - this would have opened doors for me way ahead of my career progression.

Now here's the funny part - when I decided to apply again, this time without going through my connection who was still angry with me, they didn't even call me for an interview.

sonnie10:
Which law are you talking about? There is no law that says they should collect yearly fee on proof of ownership.
Proof of ownership is a title . If it is yours, you don’t need to renew it. In fact it is illegal to alter , copy or change.? The most you could do is to apply for duplicate. Even a lost one, on reissued copy, a stamped mark is usually on it to show that it’s reissued. It is not as if the information used to obtain it will ever change.
On POC you have vehicle vin and personal information extracted from driver license. A change of address is usually reflected on the driver license but the actual license number doesn’t change. None of these would ever change. So why the yearly renewal?
An agency does not need administrative fee to store your certification. We have agencies that have and store birth certificate, school certificate, professional license certificate, marriage certificate, land certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, none is collecting administrative fee to store them.
This is just extortion of masses and broad day robbery.

Well, you've made valid points

RaySimran:
Sense finally locate them

Sense is dancing in nightclubs when simeone offered you scholarships in Nigeria, Ghana or Mauritius?

onuman:
It's not a question of N1000 or N10. It's a question of a just point for taxation.
No government wakes to slap any taxes like that no matter how small.
When one registers one's vehicle and pays for the registration, one automatically earns a Certificate of ownership of the vehicle.

They didn't just wake up and add a new "tax". From the write-up, this law has been in place since 2012, but not enforced.
I see the 1k as a mere administrative fee, not a tax. No just cause for complaint.

Sitwalkstand:
Again, you don't need to print anything. The world has moved beyond that. Everything i pay in UK. you get an email with a verification code. give that code to anyone and they will verify.

Can you propose your own solution lets see sir. I hailed the policy and made a proposal.

lets see your proposition if any

That was the first thing I identified in your proposition: UK, UK, UK. If the UK were not doing it, you would have decried the policy totally, then? It is obvious UK-specific solutions cannot be directly applied in our context when our underlying systems are far from theirs.

Yes I do have a proposition: my proposition is that the government's proposition is suitable and workable does not need couter-propositions!

Sitwalkstand:
I am not a Tinubu fan but i don't have problem with this policy but for few concerns.

Here is why.

In England, you pay 3 things on a car mandatorily. These are Road tax. you pay tax to government for using their road. Every car in UK pays this. UK government makes billions of pounds every year from it. We pay insurance and we do MOT every year.

The government needs money to run things. Nigeria is owing almost 50 trillion. That debt needs to be paid.

Here is my concern with this policy

Timing: Nigerian's are suffering already. You removed Subsidy that skyrocketed commodity price and PMS price without anything to cushion the effect on the people.
The price should be reduced to 300 naira which will give government 30 billion each year assuming we have 100 million cars. 30 billion can do a lot on roads in a year.

Whatever takes money out of people's lean pocket should be avoided for now.

Electricity bill is going up in July

We don't have data to track all cars in Nigeria to ensure compliance. Agbero will harass Nigerians unnecessarily. making life hell for motorists.

Ogas at the top will print receipts and take the cash away except where it must be directly paid to the bank and online receipt generated which road safety can verify on the go when they ask a driver.

Tinubu handlers should tell him that those hailing him will soon join those mocking him if the policies do not have human face.

People are already suffering.

If they had said 300 niara you would have still come here to type everything you just typed and then proposed 30 naira. That is the Nigerian way.

So 1000 naira per year is now too much for people who can afford cars? Can 300 naira even cover the cost of printing the certificate?

My people.