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Politics / Re: Yahaya Bello: American School, Abuja Refunds $760,000 Fees by sorepco(m): 5:00am On Apr 28 |
Read well. They didn't refund the full amount....read again well my friend WizardOfNG: |
Celebrities / Re: Who Advised You To Plead Guilty – Aisha Yesufu Queries Bobrisky by sorepco(m): 4:11pm On Apr 13 |
Did you hear what she said? Howcould you say spaying is same ad mutilating? Itiks: |
Foreign Affairs / Re: 20 Countries That Owe US Money by sorepco(m): 2:24pm On Apr 09 |
Na lie. China no owe USA anything. Instead na USA owe China billions if not a trillion dollar backbone503: |
Politics / Re: LP Crisis: I Didn’t Promise To Build New Party – Peter Obi On Convention by sorepco(m): 10:44pm On Mar 30 |
Politics / Re: Ozigbo Is Jobless, He Should Apply For Soludo's "One Youth Two Skill" Program by sorepco(m): 6:03am On Mar 25 |
Valentine comes across to me like a technocrat savvy in information technology and business....he might just be the right man for the position! Look at the Ideani/Onitsha road has been cut off for a month now. It is a major road that has not been fixed leading to a great economic loss to the state! Hoe does a concerned government stay mutr while such a calamity is going on? Moreover is it the place of a party publicity person to criticise a governorship candidate in a state? Misplaced priorities i guess.... TonyRazor: 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Ozigbo Is Jobless, He Should Apply For Soludo's "One Youth Two Skill" Program by sorepco(m): 6:01am On Mar 25 |
Valentine comes across to me like a technocrat savvy in information technology and business....he might just be the right man for the position! Look at the Ideani/Onitsha road has been cut off for a month now. It is a major road that has not been fixed leading to a great economic loss to the state! Hoe does a concerned government stay mute while such a calamity is going on? Moreover is it the place of a party publicity person to criticise a governorship candidate in a state? Misplaced priorities i guess.... [quote 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Gov Sule To Peter Obi: Politics Is Over, Please Support President Tinubu by sorepco(m): 4:50am On Mar 19 |
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Business / Re: Can 1.5 Million start up a phone accessories business by sorepco(m): 5:17am On Mar 17 |
If u learn the business for 1 year u will be able to use 500k. If u lean it for 2 years then less than 500k. Use the remaining 1m to put in the businessafter you have mastered it! raphemmanuel: |
Education / Re: “My Name Is” Or “My Names Are” Which Is Correct? by sorepco(m): 11:02am On Mar 05 |
MY NAME IS.... ify2016: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: I Want To Relocate To Gabon. Advice Me. I’m A Teacher by sorepco(m): 10:25pm On Feb 26 |
Gabon is not bad. It'squite a bit above median African countries. Living standards is better than Nigeria and the purchasing power us higher. However have you investigated to see is foreign teachers are needed? What subjects..and in the French or English language? You also have competition from French or English speaking Cameroonians. Is housing affordable ? Do you know or have some one there? Why don't you visit first before deciding on a move? Better go there by ship if possible as you hearam for road through Cameroon mkbessman: |
Politics / Nigeria customs Investigates Deadly Crowd Crush During Sale Of Seized Bags Of Ri by sorepco(m): 5:46am On Feb 25 |
Why is it that most often t0han not tragedy strikes in this country when an arm of the government is organising something for the public. Is it due to lack of organisational skills or cheers carelesness on the part of government officials. How can you be auctioning such item in this hunger infested period with no adequate preparation and planning? The Nigeria Customs Service says it is investigating reports people were trampled to death during a sale of bags of confiscated rice amid growing anger over skyrocketing prices of food in Africa’s most populous country. “There was a chaotic situation caused by the impatience of people to follow the laid down procedures and rules that were set up for the exercise,” spokesperson for the service, Abdullahi Maiwada told CNN on Saturday. “I can neither confirm or deny any deaths but we are investigating,” he added. Long queues have formed outside the Lagos customs office since the commencement of the sale as thousands of locals struggle to grab a bag of the 25-kilogram rice selling at a discounted price of 10,000 naira ($6.80). Some eyewitnesses said they saw people “trampled to death” Friday. “A man just died in my hospital, he was stamped on after falling at the custom office trying to get rice. He was on the queue with his wife when he fell down and couldn’t get up on time which resulted to people stamping on him. So sad. Survived by very young children,” said one Nigerian doctor on X. Last week, anti-government protests broke out in parts of the West African nation as the country battles one of its worst cost-of-living crisis that has seen inflation accelerate to nearly 30% - the highest in 30 years. The local currency has also significantly depreciated, losing over half its value to the US dollar following its second devaluation in less than a year. More than 80 million Nigerians live on less than $2 a day, representing “the world’s second-largest poor population after India”, according to the World Bank. The customs service said the distribution of the seized bags of rice was part of the government’s plan “to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity.” The cost of rice, a staple food in Nigeria, has surged in recent months. It is now priced at over N70,000 ($47.60) per 50kg bag, compared to a range of 45,000 to 50,000 naira previously. The customs service says it has been confiscating contraband rice from smugglers following restrictions on foreign rice imports by the Nigerian government. Analysts welcomed the rice distribution initiative but questioned its viability in tackling Nigeria’s worsening food insecurity. “Interventions in terms of food supply look like a good idea but there should have been a policy rolled out to define how this will happen,” political analyst Sam Amadi told CNN. “There is some distribution in Lagos now, what about other parts of the country? Is it just a Lagos intervention? Is it going to be a one-off, or a consistent sharing and does it have the potential to make some impact?” he asked, adding that “there is a lack of intelligible criteria and framework.” Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who has faced criticism over the spike in the prices of goods and services said he is “dedicated to evolving home-grown solutions to tackle our nation’s food security challenges head-on.” His government came under fire last November over a budget that allocated funds for purchasing SUV vehicles for the presidency, amounting to N2.9 billion ($3.6 million), and to cover the cost of renovating the president’s residential quarters, estimated at N4 billion ($5 million) as the country grapples with mounting debts. Tinubu said he trusts the country’s central bank to fix the issue of the plummeting local currency. The Lagos government said Thursday it was rolling out plans to address the food crisis in the state. Its governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the opening of special markets “across the state to sell food items at really affordable rates.” “We aim to serve over 500,000 Lagosians with essential food items at rates that defy inflation” in addition to the construction of food hubs, Sanwo-Olu added. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/24/africa/nigeria-rice-crush-intl/index.html Bags of confiscated rice for sale are seen in Lagos, Nigeria, in this photo shared by Nigeria Customs services on February 23, 2024.
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Politics / Nigeria customs Investigates Deadly Crowd Crush During Sale Of Seized Bags Of Ri by sorepco(m): 5:37am On Feb 25 |
Why is it that most often than not tragedy strikes in this country when an arm of the government is organising something for the public. Is it due to lack of organisational skills or cheers carelesness on the part of government officials. How can you be auctioning such item in this hunger infested period with no adequate preparation and planning? Bags of confiscated rice for sale are seen in Lagos, Nigeria, in this photo shared by Nigeria Customs services on February 23, 2024. The Nigeria Customs Service says it is investigating reports people were trampled to death during a sale of bags of confiscated rice amid growing anger over skyrocketing prices of food in Africa’s most populous country. “There was a chaotic situation caused by the impatience of people to follow the laid down procedures and rules that were set up for the exercise,” spokesperson for the service, Abdullahi Maiwada told CNN on Saturday. “I can neither confirm or deny any deaths but we are investigating,” he added. Long queues have formed outside the Lagos customs office since the commencement of the sale as thousands of locals struggle to grab a bag of the 25-kilogram rice selling at a discounted price of 10,000 naira ($6.80). Some eyewitnesses said they saw people “trampled to death” Friday. “A man just died in my hospital, he was stamped on after falling at the custom office trying to get rice. He was on the queue with his wife when he fell down and couldn’t get up on time which resulted to people stamping on him. So sad. Survived by very young children,” said one Nigerian doctor on X. Last week, anti-government protests broke out in parts of the West African nation as the country battles one of its worst cost-of-living crisis that has seen inflation accelerate to nearly 30% - the highest in 30 years. The local currency has also significantly depreciated, losing over half its value to the US dollar following its second devaluation in less than a year. More than 80 million Nigerians live on less than $2 a day, representing “the world’s second-largest poor population after India”, according to the World Bank. The customs service said the distribution of the seized bags of rice was part of the government’s plan “to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity.” RELATED ARTICLENigerians outraged over government spending plans as millions face hardship The cost of rice, a staple food in Nigeria, has surged in recent months. It is now priced at over N70,000 ($47.60) per 50kg bag, compared to a range of 45,000 to 50,000 naira previously. The customs service says it has been confiscating contraband rice from smugglers following restrictions on foreign rice imports by the Nigerian government. Analysts welcomed the rice distribution initiative but questioned its viability in tackling Nigeria’s worsening food insecurity. “Interventions in terms of food supply look like a good idea but there should have been a policy rolled out to define how this will happen,” political analyst Sam Amadi told CNN. “There is some distribution in Lagos now, what about other parts of the country? Is it just a Lagos intervention? Is it going to be a one-off, or a consistent sharing and does it have the potential to make some impact?” he asked, adding that “there is a lack of intelligible criteria and framework.” Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who has faced criticism over the spike in the prices of goods and services said he is “dedicated to evolving home-grown solutions to tackle our nation’s food security challenges head-on.” His government came under fire last November over a budget that allocated funds for purchasing SUV vehicles for the presidency, amounting to N2.9 billion ($3.6 million), and to cover the cost of renovating the president’s residential quarters, estimated at N4 billion ($5 million) as the country grapples with mounting debts. Tinubu said he trusts the country’s central bank to fix the issue of the plummeting local currency. The Lagos government said Thursday it was rolling out plans to address the food crisis in the state. Its governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the opening of special markets “across the state to sell food items at really affordable rates.” “We aim to serve over 500,000 Lagosians with essential food items at rates that defy inflation” in addition to the construction of food hubs, Sanwo-Olu added. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/24/africa/nigeria-rice-crush-intl/index.html |
Politics / Re: Stop Being Heartless, Fix The Economy, Leave Business Owners Alone – Obi To FG by sorepco(m): 5:23am On Feb 18 |
[quote author=yang post=128505781]Thiefinibiu is a fool The same with Kano government There are certain goods and services the government needs to control the prices of so that they remain affordable to majority of the masses i.e. petrol, diesel, bread,cooking gas,bread,food items in times of crisis,beer etc. That is the reason for the consumer protection agency. They are there to protect consumers and the masses. I also forgot to mention cement products! Closing down and attacking businesses will lead to even more job losses and more poverty Government has no business setting the price of goods and services, you cannot price what you don't produce, they have been unable to get the price of Naira vs Dollar right and they want to venture into consumer goods pricing quote] |
Politics / Re: Stop Being Heartless, Fix The Economy, Leave Business Owners Alone – Obi To FG by sorepco(m): 5:22am On Feb 18 |
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Science/Technology / Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by sorepco(m): 9:06pm On Feb 17 |
How much did everything cost u? matify83: 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Food Crisis: No Plan To Establish Price Control Board - Tinubu by sorepco(m): 8:43am On Feb 16 |
Most French former colonies have price control boards. There is an official price for fuel..beer...rice...gas.. Most products consumed by the masses. If your prices go beyond you shall be shut and fined! nazicartel: 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: There Is Deliberate Attack On The Naira ???? by sorepco(m): 10:01am On Feb 15 |
Do not say that. A few years ago when the Ghana cedi was losing its value no one said it was under attack. They managed to remove 2 zeros from it...1000 cedis became 10 cedis! It some how brought a little stability up rill ladt year that the economy was mismanaged by Nana Kuffour..... KnowAll: |
Career / Re: NBA Rejects Agreement To Let UK Lawyers Practise In Nigeria by sorepco(m): 8:48am On Feb 14 |
Are the judges not different from the lawyers. The so called lawyers will still come before the corrupt judges! Nahunger: |
Career / Re: NBA Rejects Agreement To Let UK Lawyers Practise In Nigeria by sorepco(m): 5:39am On Feb 14 |
Who ever? You must spend 1 yr at the laws chool before takingthe exam. Eniolohunda: 1 Like |
Career / Re: NBA Rejects Agreement To Let UK Lawyers Practise In Nigeria by sorepco(m): 5:37am On Feb 14 |
I tell you. There are loads of imbeciles commenting on nairaland. How does a minister of trade take such a decision without consulting the attorney General or the NBA? How is such a policy going to work? Do the Brits know or understand Nigerian laws? Did they take the bar exam? Are they going to law school? Just thinking of this is sacrilegious! The NBA should fight tooth and nail against such nonsense. To think that it is not reciprocal makes me boil with rage! How can she do such with no consultation? BadMaster: 7 Likes |
Romance / Re: The Shocking Theft Of My Solar System: Pls Help by sorepco(m): 7:28pm On Feb 12 |
Nigerians are religious but terriblehuman beings.... So you see you stolen property and the purchaser of a stolen property has the guts to argue with the owner? And you ate here supporting a receiver of stolen property? They are lucky their whole family is not in cell for abating and supporting burglars.... Johilo: 8 Likes 1 Share |
Events / Re: Is 1.5million Naira Enough To Do A Low Budget Traditional And Church Wedding? by sorepco(m): 5:15pm On Feb 09 |
Do same on same day. Probably yhe girl's place. Cook more of rice.... Buy your meat yourself and use anout 30 to 40 chickens Use di rest buy more of soft drinks n a few beer.... Ketamine9000mg: 1 Like |
Business / Re: Nigeria Devalues Naira In Bid To Attract Foreign Investors - Financial Times by sorepco(m): 4:44am On Feb 02 |
It helps China. Can'tyou see the way America is forcing China to revalue her devalued currency?? A devalued currency helps a country that produces and manufacture things, not one that only imports because if you only import as we do in Nigeria then the more we need the dollars. Were we a massive producing country then the dollar will not be this high as more dollars will be coming in than going out! chrisxxx: 1 Like |
Romance / Re: My Ex Girl Friend Sent Me Note Of Suicidal Threats by sorepco(m): 2:10pm On Jan 20 |
Guyman that kind gurl fit poison you oh! Stop her from coming to your house and do not eat anything from her anymore.......u no de fear sef! omaira: |
Romance / Re: Want a vibrator from my husband by sorepco(m): 12:32pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
40years is elderly? Chai omoabu: |
Romance / Re: How I Was Molested Sexually By A Minor Girl by sorepco(m): 7:55am On Dec 24, 2023 |
I guesshe meant passing with distinction because extinction means she died after passing? illicit: |
Romance / Re: I Escape Death By A Whisker This Past Monday by sorepco(m): 11:23am On Dec 23, 2023 |
U suppose know say if u touch personwey electric di fire e go hammer una 2 join. But dem for look for plastictake hit ur hand Freshtruth: |
Romance / Re: Where Can We Find Successful Young Women Ready To Marry by sorepco(m): 10:46am On Dec 23, 2023 |
U no de fear Chinesefood or restaurant? As i realize say them de use rat do fried rice i just abhor the Chinesecuisibe...... dawnomike: |
Career / Re: Is This True About Salaries In The UK. by sorepco(m): 5:51pm On Dec 18, 2023 |
U say its false but ur facts support what he said... pedel: |
Romance / Re: Please Help; My Anus Itches So Bad! by sorepco(m): 5:48am On Dec 12, 2023 |
Yeah he is right. Stop eating sweet things when u have pile. Also stop red meat and alcoholic drinks.. beautyhd: |
Politics / Re: Cost Of Living In Nigeria Is Cheaper Than UK Or US by sorepco(m): 9:29pm On Dec 03, 2023 |
But that's not 1 live chicken but 8 chicken breasts! That in spar Lagos ho easily reach 5.000 or 8.000 naira psalmsjob: |
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