₦airaland Forum

oyatz:
Agbero chairman is Market forces.

You can call it any name in your dialect, but the bottom line is that the economic laws of demand and supply ,now determine exchange rate rather than CBN borrowing $Billion to artificially defend the exchange rate.

so it's now the law of demand and supply,so he didn't built Lagos State from the sea again

zero8zero:
Alarmists.. have they raised alarm over the truckload of ammunitions recovered from some Igbo men yesterday.

agent of bad news you are not happy the evil you love to befall the southeast is exposed

AntiChristian:
Did you set them free?

you will like it if I set you free

AntiChristian:
Set your family free first!

Loosen the screws and bolts!

so you like the fact that you are always reasoning backwards

oyatz:
Demand and supply,now determine the exchange rates,not the President.


Economics don't respond to all these insults,curses and abused.

Tinubu is implementing the right but ,may be unpopular reforms.

so the agbero chairman won't make 1$ 1 naira again you try

helinues:
Toh

former chairman agbero union nairaland branch una union have said it all

AntiChristian:
It could have been worse if we had your Obi!

let me set you free na why is your reasoning always backward

helinues:
Rate the performance of president Tinubu as he is Marking 2 years as Nigeria president

Rate from 1-10

former chairman agbero union i will rate the manufacturer of bullion vans 10/10.by 2027 every household will have a bullion van in their compound

AntiChristian:
Free your fams first!

they are free,i need to set you free

the president they missed

yarimo,emz,that new recruit Burob bought fuel from there yesterday

emkz:
Who is druglord? Please mention his name explicitly.

Assuming you are arrested to provide evidence of what you just said about druglord and bullion vans, will you be able to do so?

shame they catch you abi,how many bullion van did you receive from the manufacturer of bullion vans

AntiChristian:
Try am on your loved ones at home first.

Charity begins at home!

you are the one that needs to be set free.i will use it to free you

Burob:
just imagine the nonsense u squabbled? it is quite obvious that logical reasoning has long departed from your person, even though no evidence exist that it’ was ever there in the first instance.

all this grammar just because i asked of your tout ID number

helinues:
Cherry picking like his principal

If those who matters are praising president Tinubu's for the reforms and policies, why should we take the opinions of those who might not even be relevant politically in their family seriously

former chairman agbero union nairaland branch so the bullion vans manufacturer is doing well.well 6 bullion vans to you from the bullion van manufacturer for your support

Burob:
least u can try & do, is to make sense .

ok you are a new recruit I have noticed you.now let me have your tout ID number so as to know the date you were recruited

yarimo:
Sanwo olu spoke the minds of majority of Nigerians

come agbero chairman nairaland branch next time say sanwo olu spoke the minds of Agbero union na

zero8zero:
Don't mind them, fake news, Buratai never attacked the President. Gazette must sell paper to gree chop..

secretary agbero union nairaland branch you try

RichBoy247:
Soldier Ants

the best brain in the West have made even the lowest brain in the north to have a voice .chai he built Lagos State from the sea now that he have many sea to build Nigeria he became a failure

Factcheck0001:
why didn't he remember Nigerians were hungry during Buhari time that he was minister?

But today he suddenly remember Nigerians are suffering because he's no longer in power right?

I believe u will also find a way to whitewash Buhari if he comes out n say Nigerians are suffering n he too is hungry

bullion van never reach his side,give him one from the 8 druglord from Lagos State gift you na.pity him

emkz:
As we argued elsewhere, the coalition seems to be a congregation of disgruntled political refugees desperately searching for rehabilitation by having access to our treasury.

Treasury they plundered in the past.

access to our treasury that everyone have been stealing from with Ghana must go bag,it reach druglord turn him carry bullion vans enter

PulaPower:
Chinedu Ft Abokiii

you are eyeing those heads,do you want to give them skullarship

yarimo:
Media lawyer Mr FALANA keep quiet this is not about FUBARA that you mislead him freely

agbero chairman nairaland branch for a reason

AntiChristian:
Try the 2 by 2 on your loved ones first!

you are the one that needs it to be free

bcomputer101:
From Hunger to Hope: Reflecting on Nigeria’s Journey Since “Ebi n Pawa”

“Ebi n pawa!” That expression — “We are hungry” — wasn’t just a complaint two years ago. It was a cry from the soul of a nation. It echoed from Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. You didn’t need a microphone to hear it; it was in the faces of mothers at the market, fathers at the bus stop, young men on the streets, and children waiting for meals that never came. It became the anthem of pain, the chorus of a people grappling with the shock of sweeping reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his very first week in office.

Nigeria was in turmoil, not because the policies were necessarily wrong, but because their timing hit a society already living on the edge. So the question we now face — two years later — is both urgent and fair: Are we still that hungry?

Back in May 2023, when Tinubu took the reins of power, the foundation of the Nigerian economy was cracked. No, not cracked — shattered. The nation was drowning in debt, most of it incurred not for building railways or factories, but for paying salaries, maintaining a fuel subsidy that lined the pockets of the rich, and defending an artificial exchange rate that stifled growth.

What the new president inherited was more than a moribund economy; it was a ticking time bomb. Oil had already been sold forward, meaning Nigeria was effectively broke. There was no money coming in from crude exports — our primary source of income — because it had been mortgaged in advance.

The previous administration of Buhari had quietly printed money, devaluing the naira without the courtesy of telling the public. But Tinubu couldn’t cry foul too loudly — some of those who caused this mess were his political allies.

He could have chosen the path of least resistance, the usual Nigerian way: kick the can down the road and pretend everything was fine. But he didn’t. In one of the boldest opening acts in Nigerian political history, he removed the fuel subsidy.

Suddenly, the price of fuel tripled. Transporters raised fares. Traders hiked prices. Even sachet water vendors felt the pinch. The people who were already struggling now felt like they were suffocating. The frustration was real, and so was the anger. Social media went ablaze. Protests flared. Opposition voices got louder. “Ebi n pawa!” they cried — and rightly so.

But that wasn’t the end of the storm. Next came the unification of the exchange rate. Nigeria had operated a dual-rate system for years, one for the privileged few who accessed dollars at official rates, and another for the rest of us who scrambled for forex in the black market. It was a system ripe for corruption, creating billionaires overnight while choking real businesses.

By merging the rates, Tinubu wiped away a major incentive for fraud. It wasn’t smooth — it never is. The naira plunged. The cost of imported goods spiked. But this was the price of honesty, of facing the truth about how things really were.

So, yes, we were hungry. But that hunger wasn’t just about food. It was about the pain that comes with correction — the sting of necessary surgery. The old system was bleeding us dry, and for once, someone decided to stitch the wound instead of just covering it up with another bandage.

Fast forward two years, and the picture is beginning to shift. No, it’s not yet paradise. Inflation is still biting. Prices of rice and garri still bring tears to the eyes. But compared to the chaos of 2023, we’re not where we used to be. Take a closer look — not with emotions, but with the eyes of understanding — and the signs of progress become clear.

Today, Nigeria has exited the IMF debtors’ list. That’s not just a statistic — it’s proof that we are no longer borrowing just to survive. The Tinubu administration cleared a $1.61 billion debt and restored Nigeria’s credibility on the global stage. Foreign investors are watching, and they’re starting to return. The stock market is booming. When he took over, the All Share Index stood at 55,738 points. Now, it’s over 103,000. Market capitalization has crossed ₦63 trillion. That’s not magic — it’s investor confidence fueled by clearer, bolder policies.

And what about infrastructure? The fuel subsidy money is no longer going into the pockets of oil marketers. It's now being used to build things we can see — roads, rail lines, and power projects that matter to everyday life. The Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund is not just a slogan; it’s real. The foundations are being laid for a stronger, more connected Nigeria.

Tinubu's federal government has embark on major road construction and rehabilitation projects across all geopolitical zones, from the Abuja- Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway, the 9th Mile-Oturkpo-Makurdi Road, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Oyo-OgbomosoRoad, Sokoto-Badagry Road, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Second Niger Bridge Access Road to Bodo-Bonny Road among hundreds of ongoing road projects across the country.

Let’s talk food. Yes, hunger still exists. But the grip of the grain cartels — those faceless hoarders who manipulated scarcity for profit — has been broken. When the price of rice soared beyond ₦100,000, Tinubu’s team didn’t just watch. They acted. Tariffs on food imports were suspended. Mechanized farming equipment was imported from the US, Brazil, and Belarus. Local farmers received incentives.

Gradually, food production is rising. The goal is clear: Nigeria must feed itself. The youth have not been left out. From the Skill-Up Artisans Programme to the National Youth Talent Export initiative, young Nigerians are being prepared to compete globally.

NYSC members now earn ₦77,000, up from ₦33,000. That’s not just a raise — it’s dignity restored. And for those struggling with tuition, the Student Loan Scheme now offers real hope. No one should drop out because they can’t afford fees, and that’s the message this administration is sending.

Even the average Nigerian can now dream of owning appliances or even a car through the Consumer Credit Corporation. Over ₦200 billion has been set aside so that ordinary citizens can buy goods and pay over time. For a country where “cash and carry” was once the only way, this is revolutionary.

Security is still a challenge, yes, but there’s movement. The military has been better equipped. Inter-agency coordination has improved. Kidnappings haven’t disappeared, but many sleeper cells have been dismantled. The approach is shifting — not just guns, but intelligence and strategy.
Revenue?

In just six months of 2024, government revenue rose by ₦9.1 trillion. That’s more than double what we had in the same period the year before. And for the first time, all three levels of government — federal, state, and local — are receiving steady, increased allocations. That means more power to the grassroots, where change is most visible.

Wages have gone up too. The new national minimum wage stands at ₦70,000. Not everyone in the informal sector is feeling it yet, but it's a signal — that this government recognizes the dignity of labor and is ready to walk the talk.

Still, let’s not pretend that all is well. Many Nigerians are tired. The pain of the past two years is real. Prices are still high. The naira still needs more stability. And the wounds from the fuel subsidy removal are still fresh in many homes.

But transformation is never painless. It comes with dislocation. It requires sacrifice. And it demands patience. What Nigeria is undergoing is not just reform — it’s a full-blown economic reset. We’ve moved from illusion to reality, from quick fixes to long-term solutions. It hurts now, but it heals later.

And so we return to that haunting slogan: “Ebi n pawa.” Are we still hungry? Not in the same way. We are no longer hungry because of hopelessness; we are hungry because we are in transition. We are adjusting. We are healing. And we are learning to live in a system that finally tells the truth.

The hunger of 2023 was panic — confusion in the face of sudden change. The hunger of 2025 is different. It is the hunger of a nation finding its feet, discovering its strength, and realizing that growth is a process. But processes need time. Buildings need completion. Foundations need walls and roofs. We cannot afford to abandon the journey at halftime. President Tinubu has started something bold — something rare in our history. He didn’t play to the gallery. He played for the future. Now that we see the first fruits, do we go back to the same policies that brought us to the brink? Or do we press on?

Let’s be honest with ourselves: for any meaningful reform to succeed, continuity is key. Interrupting this process in 2027 would be like removing a doctor halfway through surgery and expecting a miracle. Nigeria cannot afford to go back to subsidy games, dual exchange rates, and lazy borrowing. The path is tough, yes. But it’s also clear. And with Tinubu at the wheel, the destination is visible.

So, no — we are not as hungry as we were. We are still hungry, but now with hope, with direction, and with purpose. We are no longer lost. We are no longer blind. We know where we’re going. And if we truly want to see the end of this hunger — not just a temporary fix but a lasting solution — then we must let this government finish what it started.

Come 2027, we must not change direction for the sake of change. We must hold on to the one leadership bold enough to break the old and build the new. Because what Nigeria needs is not just another election — what it needs is consistency, courage, and continuity.

like what is this men,you must be a new recruit please let me see your tout ID number

helinues:
Toh

former chairman agbero union nairaland branch,the agbero chairman you said is better than buhari is begging Nigeria to be patient just like buhari wasted 8years.he is confusing you abi .you said he is the best after agege bread but here he is begging people.what number of bullion vans been loaded

MaziObinnaokija:
Space booking now attract 30 minutes community ser

40 bullion vans to you from Agbero chairman Lagos State branch

Dancebreaker:
Which person heart never break before? Even without committing heinous acts, our hearts can still break. The hearts of 22 Kano athletes' family members nor break?

See millions of 9ja people with broken-heart plus poverty.

David still had his crown, palaces, wives upon wives, wealth, etc.

Idi Amin lost his position, went to live and die in Saudi holy hand. You think he was not broken? Did anyone rehabilitate him? No.

We dey too let religion blind us.

you still see how you reason still that religion teaches you that David is the Man after God heart as quoted why are you bitter .you see why you are not the Man after God's heart.repent and ask for a broken heart not this type you have

Dancebreaker:
I wonder.

David had all the girls he coul youd ever want. Yet, na married woman hin eye dey.

To the point of engineering her hubby to be exposed to the highest possible war front danger to be "cannon fodder".

Bible writers portrayed an adulterer and killer to be "man after God's own heart".

If David was an African man, he would be portrayed like Idi Amin.

Like most Pharaohs (African people), were painted as evil.

Egyptians called their country "KEMET". It means black.

If you want to hide something from Africans, hide it in a book.

you will keep wandering.you didn't see the part of David being broken and merciful.see how you are commenting with strong heart.ask God to give you a broken and a merciful heart.you need it

AntiChristian:
David and Goliath!

David and Bethsheba!

David the adulterer!

David the murderer of Uriah!

God gave David the wives of his master!

If God can give David wives, then why can't we marry wives?

This biblical portrayal of David is ludicrous and notorious!

the snomed that possessed you haven't leave you.book a session with me to use 2by 2 wood to Nack them out of your life na