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PropertiesRe: Top 10 Most Expensive Areas To Rent A 2-bedroom Apartment In Lagos. by stokfrick: 8:08pm On Mar 23
This is madness!!
PoliticsRe: Domestic Refining: Petrol Price Lower In Nigeria Than US, UK, Ghana, Others by stokfrick: 12:31pm On Mar 21
Kai !
men this country is filled with very wicked and stupid citizens.
Cheering their wicked leaders up grin
PoliticsRe: Domestic Refining: Petrol Price Lower In Nigeria Than US, UK, Ghana, Others by stokfrick: 12:26pm On Mar 21
Sangoamadioha1:
Nigeria has crude oil and refinery. Now compare it with an African country that has crude oil and refinery like Angola, make I check something.
Angola – Petrol (Gasoline) Pump Price
~300 Angolan Kwanza per litre, which is about ~USD 0.33 per litre (or roughly ~€0.28/L) at current exchange rates. �
445.5 naira
EducationRe: Private Schools And Parents Are Failing. Morality Is Ebbing Away. by stokfrick: 3:19pm On Mar 14
Teachers should know how so important they are and have a very strong union.
And spell out the terms and conditions of work to schools.
And by the way those failures that call themselves parents will definitely reap what they have sown.
The only thing they know how to do is to raise failed children who will contaminate other good kids and then create more problems in the society.
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 3:34pm On Mar 04
stokfrick:
Abeg, how do I contact cardinal stone stockbrokers, I've tried their phone numbers online but to no avail.
Pls can anyone help with this.
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 3:31pm On Mar 04
Pls
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick:
iskalamong:
If?

Its looking more like when

Iskalamong!

.

.
Abeg, how do I contact cardinal stone stockbrokers, I've tried their phone numbers online but to no avail.


Pls can anyone help with this.
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 5:01am On Feb 28
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Raider76:
Madam Myc kindly help theow some light on the goings on at Morgan. I experienced a serious delay withdrawing some money from my account with them too last week. Should we port?
Bro, you still have not responded to my question oh.
I was asking if you still got your money and how many days did it take if you did ?
Pls this info is very important.
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 7:12pm On Feb 27
ositadima1:
@awesomej has already explained that what Morgan Capital provides is only a dashboard. It is completely independent of your actual stock portfolio, which is domiciled with CSCS. Personally, I no longer rely on broker dashboards, open a CSCS login account and confirm what you truly own.

When you sell, Morgan Capital is simply an interface. The system reconciles your sell quantity against your holdings in your CSCS account, not against what appears on the Morgan dashboard.

Also, some people don’t know how to make clear and specific requests. Put yourself in customer care’s position, if someone keeps sending incoherent emails or messages with no clear objective, after a few responses you would likely start ignoring them as well.
How about the persistent complaints about withdrawal delays
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 4:13pm On Feb 27
Raider76:
Madam Myc kindly help theow some light on the goings on at Morgan. I experienced a serious delay withdrawing some money from my account with them too last week. Should we port?
But did you finally withdraw the money?
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 7:08am On Feb 26
I think VFD is in a good Buying spot.
Just looking at the chart.
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 7:05am On Feb 26
crownprince2017:
The books I'm reading "how to detect the person describing whales is not also a whale" and "How to dump on whales"
grin grin
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 6:09am On Feb 19
Stockpromoter:
I must tell you the truth and anyone can go and confirm.

The best broker is cardinalstone.
I am not bothered about brokerage fees any longer.

1.45 buy and 1.80% sell is not bad when you compare the risks involved with other cheap brokers like mc and Atlas portfolios.

I have confirmed all these brokers one after another.

Try to sell a stock of just N20m from Atlas or MC you go know how far for withdrawals
Does cardinal stone have a real time/ self trading platform?
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 7:14pm On Feb 11
awesomeJ:
In due course sir.
Ok. No wahala.
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 7:06pm On Feb 11
awesomeJ:
It's easier if I just tell you I only use the NGX as a channel to receive funds, cos I like it.

I'm not the one who sends the funds or fills the orders, that's why i'm shocked to see about 1350 trade alerts in just 2 days.
Bro you're getting me more confused.
Come down to my level na, haba grin
Break am down like biscuits
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 6:50pm On Feb 11
awesomeJ:
I don't trade the index o.

If I did, I would only have made 0.78% today,

But I made over 6%.

I don't think you can trade the index.

Except you mock it.

Like build a portfolio that replicates it in composition and weighting.
Ok so if I get you correctly, you build a portfolio that mirrors the index.
So how many stocks do you have at a given time in your portfolio and how long do you hold.
Angel no mind d many questions oh
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 6:07pm On Feb 11
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awesomeJ:
Everyone will stick to their opinions na.

If about this time last year, I was trading a N2m portfolio and borrowing N1m from funny lenders at 156% APR, and now I'm made N2.6m in a single day, with the portfolio having grown over 2000% to now almost N50m, do I really need any one to convince me that I've been blessed with a working strategyhuh
Chief, you said you trade the index, the last time I asked but I have tried to locate the ticker for the index but I can find it. Please can you help me navigate through this to locate it.
Thanks bro.
I use Morgan capital
PoliticsRe: LIRS Sets Jan 31, 2026 Deadline For Lagos Employers To File Tax Returns by stokfrick: 2:33pm On Jan 17
What's the difference between this one and that of taiwo oyedele
HealthRe: Patients Stranded Across Nigeria As Health Workers’ Strike Enters 3rd Month by stokfrick: 9:58am On Jan 16
Apcnewrecruit:
The greed of these health workers despite Tinubu assurances to them is unbecoming.

No work no pay must be activated by the ministry of health
Na empty assurances we go chop? Abi you no know typical Nigerian politicians?
If it's what will affect the politicians directly, it would have been speedily resolved.
But they don't care about you and I.
InvestmentRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by stokfrick: 6:15am On Jan 15
awesomeJ:
Why?
Cos I love maths
I love computers and
I love the market.

I'm not managing anyone's money. My portfolio is currently below N50m.

The volumes are this big cos the market has been very bullish. In bear markets I do just about 70% of my current volumes with the same portfolio size, and my profit margins are slimmer, that's what I had in October and November of 2025.


My long term goal is to consistently trade 1% of every volume in the market. Even when trade volumes grow 10x to $100m per day.
Pls u once said you trade the index, under what section in Morgan capital platform can this be found and how can I go about it, cos I've tried to locate it but couldn't
BusinessRe: Businesses, Traders Hike Prices Over New Tax Laws by stokfrick: 11:52am On Jan 10
Dvmb people everywhere. This price increase is not about VAT. Some small businesses before now pay only VAT and a few other charges but with the new Tax law they'll pay company income tax. Their meagre profit will be slashed.
Now imagine a small business with a yearly revenue of 50.5million and a profit of 15 percent on his sales, that's a profit of 7.5 million per year. But after expenses( hell generate his own light, pay staff salary, rent, pay levies, logistics expenses and other cost incurred for running the business, including some losses made) and the he's left with a profit of 800k.
It's this 800k government will come and tax 30% of it, how much is left to cater for his family? Th only way out is to pass on the tax expenses to the consumer just like VAT is done.
Failure to do that the business risk being shut down.
PoliticsRe: Full List Of 57 Luxury Homes, Hotels Other Properties Seized From Malami by stokfrick: 4:15am On Jan 09
kingjayzeelan07:
With all this monumental looting, sometimes I wonder how Nigeria as a country is still standing/existing. Wicked souls in government. May God continue to expose them one by one and may they never know peace for the rest of their miserable lives. To this I say, AMEN! 🙏

indeed, when the wicked is on the throne, the people suffer/lament
Now check what other top thousands of politicians in the recent past ( that still remain hidden) must have looted and check what thousands of politicians in this current government, hidden in plain sight, are currently looting, then honestly you'll come to understand that the citizens don't need to be TAXED, we don't need to borrow, and should be enjoying some subsidy.
BusinessRe: Tax Education Series: Credit Alerts, Income And Your Taxes by stokfrick: 12:52am On Jan 05
You don't tax your way out of poverty.
Foreign AffairsRe: US Has Captured Venezuelan President Maduro & His Wife - Trump by stokfrick: 12:19pm On Jan 03
Russian supporters no longer have the moral right to accuse US of invading Venezuela grin
Do you now see how painful it is?
CelebritiesRe: “Tax Don Start” — Influencer Cries Out After Paying ₦487,500 VAT On ₦6.5 Million by stokfrick: 10:03am On Jan 03
unite4real:
Thank you.
Aot of people are just misleading the public about this tax issues.
VAT that did not increase, someone is now posting it as if it was a new thing.
Wetin consign me. Thank God I am self employed, doing business.
We simply pass the VAT on to the public consumers. Una neva see anything, Una go pay tax tire.

VAT means Value Added Tax.
It is an indirect tax charged on the value added to goods and services at each stage of production and distribution, but it is ultimately borne by the final consumer.
Simple explanation
Whenever a business sells goods or services, it:
adds VAT to the selling price
collects VAT from the customer
remits the VAT to the government
How VAT works (easy example)
Manufacturer sells goods for ₦100 + VAT
Wholesaler sells for ₦150 + VAT
Retailer sells to final consumer for ₦200 + VAT
Each business pays VAT only on the value it added, not the full amount.
VAT in Nigeria
Current VAT rate: 7.5%
Administered by: Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
Applies to most:
Goods
Services
Some items are VAT-exempt or zero-rated (e.g. basic food items, medical services, educational services).
Key points to remember
VAT is not a profit tax
Businesses act as VAT collection agents
The final consumer bears the cost
VAT is different from Company Income Tax (CIT) and Personal Income Tax (PIT)
PoliticsRe: Every Minister Knew Fuel Subsidy Was Killing Nigeria — Kemi Adeosun by stokfrick: 4:50am On Jan 03
It's not only subsidy that's killing Nigeria, unnecessary and wasteful spending is also killing nigeria.
Of what use is the coastal road that runs into trillions of naira? This is not a necessity to the country right now, we have enough bad roads, add high quality to them and maintain them.
But no! They're looking for a way to embezzle public funds.
Even the ones they manage to repair, they deliberately make sure it's of very low quality so that they can embezzle a huge chunk of the inflated funds allocated to it, in a bid to keep allocating money to the road every year.
Just take a visit to our sister country, cotonu here and see the very high quality of their roads.
Is coastal road our pressing issue?
PoliticsRe: Every Minister Knew Fuel Subsidy Was Killing Nigeria — Kemi Adeosun by stokfrick: 4:41am On Jan 03
tiger28:
Tell your Governor to use the allocation money very well!

Tinubu has done well to distribute the money accordingly.

Governors have NEVER seen this much money in the History of Nigeria…….. FACT!
Is it not the same governors that he is courting to join APC and then after joining and standing on his mandate, all their sins are forgiven.
If the president really wanted to be honest why did he increase their allocation without establishing accountability and transparent systems before doling out such money to state governments who hitherto have proven to be corrupt in spending public funds
FamilyRe: This Life Is So Meaningless And Useless! by stokfrick: 4:48pm On Jan 02
It's that way because of very bad leadership and very senseless followership
PoliticsRe: Questions & Answers On The New Nigeria Tax Law by stokfrick: 4:18pm On Jan 02
The government has paid some persons to suppress the truth about the implications of these taxes.
One of the implications is that it's going to hinder people's financial growth.
If you decide to work harder to earn more, you pay more money to government thereby slowing your savings and financial growth rate.
Also the tax rate is very high for a country with very low income per capital.
Secondly, you benefit next to nothing from whatever is removed from your money as tax.
Bad roads(more car expenses),
Low quality but expensive health care
High Insecurity(affects cost of food)
You generate most of the power u use
Lack of free/quality education
Lack of transparency and embezzling of public funds
And more
IslamRe: Tax, Truthfulness, And Fear Of Allah by stokfrick: 11:44am On Jan 02
Lukgaf:
Recently, some people have been spreading misinformation that one can evade tax by simply using the narration “gift” on every transactions made.

Even the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele has clarified that tax authorities do not randomly deduct money from people’s accounts and that the system is not as careless as some are making it sound.

More importantly, Islam does not permit deception. Deliberately misrepresenting income, lying about transactions, or disguising earnings to avoid responsibility is harām. This falls under falsehood and dishonesty, which Allah strictly forbids.

Allah says:
“And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know.”
(Qur’an 2:42)

Trying to escape tax by lying is not wisdom rather it is disobedience. A believer should never seek provision through deception, even when the system appears unfair.

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise.”
(Bukhārī & Muslim)

If something is unjust, it should be addressed lawfully and responsibly, not through lies that stain one’s integrity and faith.

Let us fear Allah in our dealings, speak the truth, and earn only what is halal. Wealth gained through dishonesty carries no blessing.

May Allah grant us honesty, wisdom, and protection from wrongdoing.
Lily livered citizen
How many times have you quoted this quoran directly to your politicians embezzling public funds meant for the suffering masses
PoliticsRe: No Tax If You Are Earning Below ₦800k Annually by stokfrick: 10:49am On Jan 02
DoTheNeedful:
Minimum wage is not meant to be enough for normal people is most places in the world. I live abroad, and in my first few years as a student, I was earning around a minimum wage. You know what? I paid taxes.

I don't see any country that make minimum wage earners comfortable as a serious one.
Oga why not also tell you govt to also copy these tax benefits below as is done in such countries

And what is the fundamental duty of government to their citizens in every society?
Pls don't be a dvmb citizen.

Why are they so desperate on this tax issue, but they've blatantly ignored the duty they owe the Nigerian s, many of which have been paying tax.
Here is a breakdown of the primary benefits UK citizens receive from their tax contributions (Income Tax, National Insurance, and VAT).
1. Healthcare (The NHS)
The most direct benefit is the National Health Service. Unlike many other countries, your taxes ensure that:
Emergency Care: A&E visits and ambulance services are free at the point of use.
Hospital Treatment: Surgeries, cancer treatments, and overnight stays are covered.
GP Services: Consultations with your local doctor don't cost a penny.
2. Social Security and Pensions
A huge portion of tax revenue (specifically National Insurance) goes toward the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to provide a safety net:
State Pension: Regular payments once you reach retirement age.
Unemployment Support: Benefits like Universal Credit if you lose your job.
Disability Support: Payments like Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for those with long-term health conditions.
3. Education and Childcare
Taxes fund the development of the next generation:
State Schools: Free primary and secondary education for all children.
Higher Education: While students pay tuition, the government provides the massive up-front loans required to attend university.
Childcare: Schemes like "30 hours free childcare" for working parents of toddlers.
4. Public Safety and Infrastructure
Your taxes pay for the "unseen" systems that keep the country running:
Emergency Services: Funding for the Police, Fire Brigade, and Coastguard.
Infrastructure: Building and maintaining motorways, A-roads, and bridges.
The Environment: Funding for the Environment Agency (flood defenses) and waste management.
Defense: Funding the British Army, Royal Navy, and RAF to ensure national security.
5. Local Community Services
If you pay Council Tax specifically, that money stays local to fund:
Bin Collections: Weekly or fortnightly waste and recycling services.
Street Lighting & Maintenance: Keeping pavements safe and fixing potholes.
Libraries and Parks: Public spaces that are free for everyone to use.
Where does £1 of your tax go?
To give you a sense of scale, for every £1 spent by the government (based on recent Treasury data):
~25p goes to Social Protection (pensions and benefits).
~20p goes to Health (the NHS).
~10p goes to Education.
~10p goes to Interest on National Debt.
The rest is split between defense, transport, and general public services.
PoliticsRe: No Tax If You Are Earning Below ₦800k Annually by stokfrick:
Majority of the Nigerian workforce are employed in the private and informal actors of the economy, and most of them are still ignorant of the negative implications of the new tax law until January to march 2027 when the actual tax deductions will be made, that's when it will hit hard, not now!

By all standards a family man with multiple kids earning 400k per month(4.8million per year) is still very poor because that money is not enough for his expenses. But he'll still be taxed heavily
Not to talk of those earning lesser.

And the end of the day you still get no benefit for paying tax.

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