Transparent & Digital NIGERIA : November 2024

Ignorant or Counter-productive Legislatures & When Does a Bill Pass for Public Hearing?

Background Information

In Nigeria, a bill passes through a series of stages to become law. Below is the list of 6 major stages for brevity and clarity.

1. First reading: The bill is introduced to the House, usually by the Clerk of the Senate or House.

2. Second reading: The bill's content and purpose are debated, and amendments are proposed.

3. Committee stage:

The bill is studied in detail by a committee,
which may also hold public hearings
The committee may also suggest amendments.

4. Third reading: The bill is debated clause by clause, and no further amendments are allowed.

5. Harmonization: If there are differences between the Senate and the House of Representatives, a Conference Committee is formed to reconcile the differences.

6. Presidential assent: The President has 30 days to sign the bill.

(Assent by the Governor: If the bill is for a state, it is assented to by the Governor.)

Bills can originate from:

citizens,
the legislature, or
the executive arm.

Nigeria's National Assembly, which is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, is the primary law-making body in the country.

Public Hearing is at third Stage

Based on the above, the calls for public hearing on a bill comes at third stage: Committee Stage

Calling for public hearing before being brought to NASS as proposed by some Senators is either due to Malicious and counter-productivities of some Legislatures or an errant display of ignorance - which call for training or retraining of some Legislatures.

Senator Countering Anti-due-process

Senator Mongunu countered Ndume’s suggestion to withdraw the bills for further consultation.

He said, “The legislative process is clear. At the public hearing stage, all stakeholders, including governors and traditional rulers, can present their views. This process ensures transparency and thorough examination of the bills.”

The Senate President said:

“The bill has been passed for second reading, it will be now transmitted to the Committee for Public Hearing."

“In the course of the public hearing, Nigerians of all walks of life, of all groups, will come and aggregate, including the governors and traditional rulers, the Governors Forum are free to come and ventilate their opinion as to the pros and the cons of the bill."

“After the public hearing, our committee will now look at the various submissions aggregated and then bring it for clause-by-clause consideration."

“These bills are now referred to the Committee on Finance to be referred to the Senate in six weeks.”

When Akpabio put the bills to a voice vote, the majority of the lawmakers shouted, “Aye” and the Senate President hit the gavel in affirmation.

Analysis

Some Elected Legislatures don't understand the bill passing process
Some know the process but deliberately act counter-productive for selfish reasons.

Recommendations and Conclusions

Going forward, Nigerians should take notes of counter-productives and elect only those who have the interest of Nigeria as their concerns.

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God bless NIGERIA our beloved country.

FG Target N70 billion but realized N1.5 trillion for education tax - Over 2,140% Increments

How many N70 billions can you find inside N1.5 trillion? More than 21 times.

By Implications it means the FG realized more than 2,140%.

Corruption Exposed

The target of N70 billions was estimated from the past records for education tax. This shows that some people have been stealing and underreporting the figures before now.

The Chairman of the FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, announced that the Federal Government successfully collected N1.5 trillion in education tax, significantly surpassing its target of N70 billion.

He also noted that, overall, from the N19.4 trillion earmarked for the fiscal year 2024, N18.5 trillion had been collected by the end of September.

On Monday, Adedeji shared this information during a collaborative meeting with the joint Committees on Finance, Budget, and National Planning of the National Assembly, focusing on the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure.

He said, “On Education tax, while N70bn was targeted, a total of N1.5tn has been realised.

“All in all, out of N19.4tn targeted for 2024 fiscal year, N18.5tn was realised as of the end of September, which clearly shows that the target, will be far exceeded by the end of the year.”

Moral Lesson

Let's elect good leaders. Good leaders are the only ones that can tackle corruption.

Nigerians should be wary of corrupt politicians.

You can identify between Good leaders and Corrupt politicians with track record of performances.

God bless Nigeria our beloved country!

Port Harcourt Refinery Commences Crude Oil Processing*

The Port Harcourt Refinery comes on stream today with an installed production capacity of 60, 000 barrels per day of crude oil.

About 200 trucks are expected to be loaded with products daily from the Port Harcourt refinery. - Presidency - Sunday Dare Special Adviser to the President. (Media and Public Communications)

Amazing! Trucks are moving in to Load PMS from the Port Harcourt Refinery.

Based on the assertions of OBJ and Atiku, I thought this was impossible in my lifetime.

What will OBJ and Atiku be thinking now that trucks have commenced lifting PMS from the same PH Refinery which both of them washed off?

It took PDP 16 years of inability to do nothing about our refineries. Atiku was even planning to sell it as scrap to his gangs.

Moral Lesson

Choose the right leaders not mere politicians.

Corrupt politicians want power for selfish ambitions. You can identify them with sweet-talk with track record of bad performances. Their usual strategy is offering to buy peoples votes.

Good leaders can be identified with past track record of excellent performances.

Going forward, if you like, you can play along with any politicians that offer you money to buy your vote for a pot of soup. What they are doing is playing on peoples intelligence.

Therefore you can take their money but vote for leaders that have your interest as their concern.

Money for a pot of soup can't pay your children school fees nor good social amenities for your community. Collect the money but vote for prosperity of yourself and your generations.

God bless Nigeria.

If PBAT has caused more economic hardship, then why are some people still supporting his government? Watch the video to know why

Let's endeavor to watch the short video clip to get enlightened.

So that you know what exactly is going on and why in the world would some people still supporting PBAT despite the increased economic Hardship.

Knowledge and Expectations

Those still supporting PBAT despite the economic hardship are based on knowledge about what is going on rather than sentiments.

The knowledge is also coupled with the expectation that it is going to get worse before it gets better - but it is going to be a temporary pain (T-pain) that would herald the expected Economic Recovery and Prosperity we all desire.

In summary: PBAT Economic Reforms can be summarize as: temporary pain in exchange for permanent gain - T-PAIN for P-GAIN

Vain Prayers of Nigerians

Nigerians always pray for good leaders with courage and political will to redirect Nigerian economy to prosperity.

Nigeria needs leaders that would not play politics with Nigerian economic issues. Rather we need bold and courageous leader that can risk their political career and 2nd term agenda for the betterment of Nigeria.

Today we have one, and instead of people cooperate and be patient for the realization of the economic reform, many started complaining and even praying to go back to the genesis of our economic problems. Doing the same things to get different results is madness.

Nigerians are also known for praying for economic prosperity for the nation but only very few can endure the temporary pain (T-Pain) necessary for it's realization.

Calling for the Reversal of the Present Economic Reforms

Going back by way of returning the subsidy can't reverse the hyper-inflation. In NIGERIA once price of items go up can't come down.

In addition, no money to fund subsidy except if you think we should continue to borrow money that can be used for development to pay Subsidy.

This can only encourage smugglers to export subsidized items to neighboring countries.

This means borrowing money to Subsidy for other countries - this sounds like going back to the recipe for economic disaster again after we have passed that level.

Those calling for reversal are not ready to sacrifice for the incoming generation and are ready to push the responsibility to the next generation - this is unreasonable and act of irresponsible. Let's do it now that we have the courageous leader that is doing it.

God bless Nigeria!!!

Updates about Nigeria

Even though hyper-inflation is yet to be tackled the following are the progress report on economic reform.

GDP growth rate increases to 3.46%.
Unemployment reduces to 4.3%.
JBS announces it will invest $2.5 billion in Nigeria.
Non-oil revenue hits a record of ₦10.33 trillion for the first eight months of 2024, and
Net foreign exchange inflow onto
Nigeria's economy rose by 67.8% to $27.6 billion in the first half of 2024 from $16.44 billion in 2023.

Solution to the present hyper-inflation is: increase productivity - the more the productivity (Supply) the lower the price of items. Sooner or later, the hyper-inflation would be resolved with increase in productivity by way of bringing investors to Nigeria.

PBAT has turn himself to marketer in this regard and wooing investors into Nigeria. While some elites and haters of Nigeria are busy discouraging investors.

May God crown PBAT's efforts with success.

Meanwhile, Peter Obi is silent. See the image above. Perhaps he is grieving the arrest of Simon Ekpa by the Finnish government.

God bless Nigeria our beloved country!!!

Source:

https://x.com/renoomokri/status/1861131841710805256

Many are Feeding Fat on Nigerian Economy & Still De-market It

It is a known fact that Nigerian economy is still experiencing hyper-inflation.

The solution to curb hyper-inflation is increase productivity.

Government is wooing investors everyday to rev-up productivity for a stable economy that would lead to economic prosperity liken to other nations.

The realization of prosperity a long term patient and understanding - Not a few years job.

Malicious Groups

Many are disgruntled because their candidate lost last election,
some are secessionist
Some are plain stupid - wishing their country bad and would do anything possible to destroy and De-market it at any given opportunity.

But we pray for God to sustain and bless Nigeria despite their evil plots.

Characteristics of the Malicious Groups

They hate facts and figures,
Don't want to hear preaching about patience.
Nothing can satisfy any of these malicious groups unless they achieve their objectives.

Erroneous Notions

Many Nigerians erroneously believe that perception is superior to facts and figures. And therefore still argue with facts and figures believing that their personal subjective perception is superior to objective facts and figures.

Many still believe that economic prosperity is a quick-fix remedy, forgetting that a prosperous nation took several decades to centuries of progressive steps in the right direction.

Recommendations

Be patriotic, support our leaders against all odds. Regardless of whether your candidates or not. And wait for another election year to try your candidate again.

If you have an opportunity to speak to the world, use it to market Nigeria. I am not saying you should market the government, President Tinubu, or the All Progressives Congress. No. Market Nigeria. You owe that to yourself, at least.

Warning

Whoever Demarketing our Divine Providence called NIGERIA is rooting for a curse upon him / herself down to generations. Karma & nemesis would playback at the appropriate time.

As for me & my household: God bless NIGERIA our beloved country.

Attention to All Bad-mouthing Nigerians To some Nigerians who are always quick

To some Nigerians who are always quick to bad-mouth their own country, here’s one for you:

A South African man visited Nigeria. His experience will cool some hot heads.

So, sit down, learn, and be humble!..

Conclusion

Nigeria may not be perfect but we have enough good sides to excite...

Source:

https://x.com/Onsogbu/status/1860193164881 174770

Nigerian Activist Simon Ekpa Arrested in Finland, Faces Extradition

Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian activist known for his controversial calls for secession in the southeastern region of Nigeria, was arrested in Finland on November 21, 2024.

Finnish authorities detained Ekpa on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.

Finnish authorities allege that Ekpa's online rhetoric has fueled attacks on civilians and government forces in Nigeria.

His activities, which were allegedly coordinated from Finland, have led to significant disruptions and violence in the region.

This is not the first time Ekpa has faced legal action in Finland. In 2023, he was arrested on suspicion of illegal fundraising and inciting violence during Nigeria's general elections.

Ekpa's arrest has been met with mixed reactions. While some, particularly in Nigeria's southeastern region, view it as a positive development, others express concerns about potential reprisals from his supporters.

The Nigerian government has been vocal in its condemnation of Ekpa's activities and has urged Finnish authorities to cooperate in his extradition to Nigeria.

As the legal process unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Ekpa will be extradited to Nigeria to face charges related to his alleged role in the ongoing violence in the southeastern region.

What Prompted the Arrest
Since 2021, Ekpa had attracted global attention, with thousands of Nigerians worldwide petitioning the Finnish and Nigerian governments, as well as the European Union since, to take action against his disruptive activities.

In response to worldwide request to arrest him since 2021, Finland government arrested him in 2023 and released shortly after the same day.

In response, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Leena Pylvanainen, urging Finland to cooperate in addressing Ekpa’s threats.

Reactions
Enugu welcomes Simon Ekpa’s arrest in Finland
A statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, expressed the administration’s readiness to present evidence against Ekpa, who the government accused of exploiting and destabilising the South-East region.

Ohanaeze: Simon Ekpa’s Arrest Huge Relief for Ndigbo.
According to the Secretary General of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro: "the arrest and detention of Ekpa is expected to resolve the pervasive insecurity challenges that have beleaguered Southeastern Nigeria for far too long"

Nigerians in Finland
People don’t want to speak about Ekpa for fear of being hunted by his followers. We believe that they will hunt whoever comes out to talk about their leader. But the Finnish Government is trying to get rid of the situation.”

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/11/22/ohanaeze-simon-ekpas-arrest-huge-relief-for-ndigbo-agitator-imprisoned-in-finland/

https://punchng.com/simon-ekpa-nigerians-in-finland-panic-as-search-for-sponsors-begins/

https://punchng.com/enugu-welcomes-simon-ekpas-arrest-in-finland/

Nigerian New Tax System: Who Pays More?

Our analysis reveals that the proposed tax will benefit low-income Nigerians, while higher earners will face increased taxes.

Lower Taxes for Low-Income Earners

Nigerians earning below N1,450,000 monthly (excluding statutory allowances) will pay less tax. Specifically:

Those earning below minimum wage: exempt from taxes.
Minimum wage earners (N70,000 monthly): taxes drop from N3,326 to N500.
N250,000 monthly earners: taxes decrease from N29,100 to N27,500.

Higher Taxes for the Super-Rich

Individuals earning above N50 million annually (N4.4 million monthly) face significantly higher taxes. Notably:
Earners above N3 million monthly: effective tax rate exceeds 20%.
Current system: no individual pays more than 20% in effective taxes.

Tax Comparison Across Salary Ranges

Our analysis highlights the proposed tax system's progressive nature, benefiting low-income Nigerians while increasing taxes on high-income earners.

Source:

https://nairametrics.com/2024/10/17/proposed-income-tax-bill-here-is-how-much-tax-you-might-pay-from-your-salary/

Tax Reforms Bills - Three States and FCT Reap Over 70% of VAT Revenue Under Current Tax Law - Zacch Adedeji

Background Information

Present tax arrangement: VAT is credited to the head office of products and services. For instance, the head office of MTN is located in Lagos, therefore all the VATs accrued from across Nigeria on MTN is credited to Lagos State.

Proposed Tax Reforms: VAT credited to where product and services are consumed. For instance for every MTN services - calls or data, VATs would be credited to the location of the consumer rather than the head office of the products and services.

Review of the present tax arrangement based on VAT Distribution in 3 States and FCT

On the 18/11/2024, the FIRS chairman made the remarks watch the video below:

“... The VAT sharing for the month of October which I just signed on Friday November 15th, 2024:

Lagos will take 42% of the VAT.
Rivers will take 16%.
Oyo State will take 5.2%,
FCT will take 9%.

If you take those 3 States and FCT, they are taking more than 70% of the tax.

“Why? Because those are the places where the head offices of those places are located.

And we know that 70% of consumption is not happening in those three states and FCT alone.

Concerns: There are concerns about the fairness of this distribution and its impact on other states.

Proposed Changes: The Tax Reform Bill aims to address these concerns by restructuring the VAT distribution to ensure a more equitable allocation among all states.

Source:

Tax reform bill: 3 states and FCT get above 70% of all VAT under current tax law - Zacch Adedeji:

Nigerian Tax Reforms - Comparing personal income tax between the proposed and the present tax arrangement

Nigerian Tax Reforms - Comparing personal income tax between the proposed and present tax arrangement

Newly proposed tax bill 2024 for personal income tax

Up to N800,000: 0%
N2.2 million: 15%
N9 million: 18%
N13 million: 21%
N25 million: 23%
Above N50 million: 25%

In contrast,

The current tax rates on personal income

Up to N300,000: 7%
N300,000 - N600,000: 11%
N600,000 - N1.1 million: 15%
N1.1 million - N1.6 million: 19%
N1.6 million - N3.2 million: 21%
Above N3.2 million: 24%

Analysis - Comparing between the new tax reform and the present tax arrangement

Comparing the two schedules reveals that:

• The new proposed bill exempts individuals earning N800,000 or less annually from income tax.

• This is benefiting over 70% of Nigerians who earn below this threshold ¹.

• This makes the bill pro-poor, as minimum wage earners will be exempt from personal income tax.

Additionally, Section 13(2a) of the bill grants tax exemptions to employees of start-ups and technology-driven service providers, a significant incentive for youths in the ICT sector ¹ ².

Source:

Dissecting the Tinubu Tax Reform Bills (Part 1)

Dave Bwala Appointed as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication - Addressing Press Conference

Another bundle of talent has been brought on-board for the service of the nation - in person of Daniel Bwala.

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, November 14th, 2024, approved the appointment of Mr Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the Atiku campaign, as his Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House).

With the way PBAT regime is packed-full of brilliant minds full-of-action, and God Almighty on our side, then Nigeria is heading for the great

A big commendation goes to APC for cooperation with PBAT, giving him the freedom to select the best talents rather than playing politics with appointments.

This singular reason would make APC to be in good position to deliver for the progress of Nigeria.

Listen to the video above to see how he addressed the press for the way forward.

By the grace of God Almighty, Nigeria is heading for the great.

God bless NIGERIA our beloved country

Sources:

Tinubu appoints Atiku’s ex-spokesperson media aide - 15th November 2024

NERC directs DisCos to provide free replacement for old meters

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to replace obsolete meters for their customers at no cost

This mandate comes after some DisCos required customers to pay for replacing Unistar prepaid meters, which were first deployed over 10 years ago and are now obsolete

NERC emphasized that the cost of replacement falls solely on the DisCos and reiterated that no customer should be subjected to estimated billing

Customers are encouraged to report any non-compliance to NERC

What NERC is saying

“The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission is aware that some Distribution Companies (DisCos) have instructed customers to apply and pay for the replacement of faulty and obsolete meters within their franchise areas.

“This instruction contravenes the Commission’s Order No. NERC/246/2021 on the Structured Replacement of Faulty and Obsolete end-use Customer Meters in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. The Order clearly states that no customer with a meter should be forcefully migrated to estimated billing.

“If any customer’s meter is adjudged by any DisCo to be obsolete or faulty, it is the responsibility of the DisCo to replace the meter free of charge, provided that the fault was not caused by the customer,” NERC said.

We urge customers to report cases of non-compliance to the Order by any DisCo through the following channels:

Phone:
1.   07000 CALL NERC (07000 2255 6372)
2.   0201 344 4331
3.   0908 899 9244
*Email:* complaints@nerc.gov.ng

#NERC #Meters #DisCos #ConsumerProtection

Sources:
1.
Discos responsible for phased-out meters replacement – FCCPC - 23rd October 2024:

2.
NERC NIGERIA on SpcaeX

3. Discos to provide free replacement for old meters

Power Meter Replacement - Disco Violating NERC Order and What Customers Can Do

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission is aware that some Distribution Companies (DisCos) have instructed customers to apply and pay for the replacement of faulty and obsolete meters within their franchise areas.

This instruction contravenes the Commission’s Order No. NERC/246/2021 on the Structured Replacement of Faulty and Obsolete end-use Customer Meters in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.

The Order clearly states that no customer with a meter should be forcefully migrated to estimated billing.

If any customer’s meter is adjudged by any DisCo to be obsolete or faulty, it is the responsibility of the DisCo to replace the meter free of charge, provided that the fault was not caused by the customer.

The Commission restates its commitment to protect customers’ interests and rights by ensuring compliance with established regulatory standards and enforcing regulatory penalties for non-compliance by its licensees.

We urge customers to report cases of non-compliance to the Order by any DisCo through the following channels:

Phone:

1. 07000 CALL NERC (07000 2255 6372)

2. 0201 344 4331

3. 0908 899 9244

Email: complaints@nerc.gov.ng

#NERC #Meters #DisCos #ConsumerProtection

*Source:* NERC NIGERIA on SpcaeX

https://x.com/NERCNG/status/1858475247336350043

PBAT in Brazil G20 - 2024 Summit

President Lula of Brazil welcomes President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to the opening of the G20 Rio Summit in Brazil.

God bless NIGERIA our beloved country.

Source:

https://x.com/NGRPresident/status/1858510397684265073

#NigeriaAtG20Brazil #G20Brazil2024

@officialABAT @SenRemiTinubu @LulaOficial

BREAKING: INEC has declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa the winner of the Ondo governorship election

BREAKING: INEC has declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa the winner of the Ondo governorship election

APC: 366,781
PDP: 117,845
LP: 1,162
ZLP: 2,692
ADC: 4138

**Sources:**

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/11/17/ondo-state-governorship-election-results-2024-as-announced-by-inec/

https://punchng.com/live-updates-ondodecides2024-inec-begins-collation-of-results/

https://x.com/Imranmuhdz/status/1858141021562 982445

Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina emerges second at Miss Universe 2024

Chidimma Adetshina from Nigeria has made history by finishing as the first runner-up at the **Miss Universe 2024** competition held in Mexico City

Adetshina's journey to the Miss Universe stage was marked by challenges, including her withdrawal from the Miss South Africa pageant due to nationality concerns

Despite these obstacles, she won the Miss Universe Nigeria title and earned widespread admiration for her poise and charisma

In the final moments of the prestigious event, there was an electrifying face-off between Nigeria and Denmark as the two women stood poised to claim the crown.

In an Instagram post, the organizers declared, “The final two! Nigeria and Denmark, two incredible women, one unforgettable moment.”

The crown ultimately went to Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig

Historical Review

This is Nigeria's 2nd best-ever performance in the pageant.

The first was on November 16, 2001, Nigeria’s Agbani Darego became the first Black African to win the coveted Miss World title at the age of 18.

Source:

https://punchng.com/just-in-nigerias-chidimma-adetshina-emerges-second-at-miss-universe-2024/

PBAT's Tax Reforms - Implications

Watch the video above.

Conclusion

This is what we get when a finance professional is at the helm of affairs.....kudos to the committee and may God bless Nigeria and may PBAT succeed.

Some Key Facts about Nigeria's Tax Reform Bills

1. Changes to the income tax laws to facilitate remote work opportunities for Nigerians in Nigeria within the global business process outsourcing. This will empower our youths to play a key role in the digital economy space.

2. Zero rated VAT and other incentives to promote exports in goods, services, and intellectual property.

3. Tax exemptions for small businesses with annual turnover of N50 million or less including withholding tax, value added tax, and 0% corporate income tax rate.

4. Exemption from PAYE (personal income tax) for minimum wage earners and reduced tax burden for over 90% of all workers in the private and public sectors.

5. VAT at 0% for food, education, healthcare, and exemption for rent, public transportation, fuel products, and renewable energy. These items constitute an average of 82% of household consumption and nearly 100% for low income households to ameliorate the rising cost of living for the masses.

6. Introduction of the Tax Ombudsman to advocate for an improved tax system and protect vulnerable taxpayers.

7. Reduction of corporate income tax rate from 30% to 25% over the next 2 years and elimination of earmarked taxes on companies to be replaced with a harmonised single levy at a reduced rate.

8. Elimination of minimum tax on loss-making companies and those with low profit margins.

9. Grant of input VAT credit to businesses on assets and services to improve investment competitiveness and reduce the cost of goods and services.

10. Redesign of the personal income tax brackets and rates, VAT and capital gains tax to be progressive while protecting the poor.

11. Changes to permit the payment of taxes on foreign currency denominated transactions in naira to reduce the pressure on the exchange rate and simplify compliance for businesses.

12. Proposal to repeal over 50 nuisance taxes and levies, and harmonise the remaining taxes to a single digit.

13. Introduce an equitable basis for VAT revenue sharing to ensure that states without many headquarter companies are fairly treated and rewarded for their economic contributions.

14. Rationalisation of tax incentives to reduce uncertainty and provide a level playing field for all investors.

15. A new National Fiscal Policy to set the framework for fair taxation, responsible borrowing, and sustainable spending.

Source:

https://x.com/taiwoyedele/status/1857733562969063617

Every Nigerian Hopes for a Better Country, but Only a Few Are Ready to Sacrifice and Be Patient for Its Achievements

Only wise, educated, and open-minded citizens can understand this reform...

During the China Economic Reforms, the Chinese underwent very harsh economic changes.

China Economic Reform even implemented a one-child policy per family.

How many Nigerians can accept two children per family for 10 years? We cannot.

The present hardship in Nigeria requires people's cooperation and patience, yet most are preoccupied with complaining about the purchase of presidential jets and the completion of the vice president's residence, both of which are necessary for national assignments.

I wonder why people are so unreasonable as to suggest that the president of a nation should shuttle on commercial planes and even board economy class.

Meanwhile, the same people see nothing wrong with their religious leaders buying private jets with congregation money.

Reasons for Grievances

May are still embittered because their candidate lost in 2023 election
Many are secessionist and want the country to break apart as the only way to have their dream Republic.
Many are innocent citizens but impatient. It is surprising that many supposedly reasonable Nigerians think the country's problems will disappear within the first four years of Tinubu’s presidency. Some were even calling for his head within the first year.

The so-called experts are also part of these irrational notions. They keep spinning toxic content online and offline because they think Nigeria's problems can magically disappear just because the right candidate is elected, with no time or patience for him to perform.

PBAT has a track record of good performance in Lagos. Why not exercise patience, giving him the necessary support to perform. Our impatient can't solve the problem on ground. Rather can be aggravated and leading back to square minus.

Achievements of PBAT in Less Than 2 Years

1. Student Loan

2. Credit facility for workers

3. CNG initiative

4. LG Autonomy

5. Increased FAAC to all tiers of government

6. Removed tariff for the importation of health products

7. Improved agricultural inputs, though citizens have yet to embrace them for food security

8. Unprecedented infrastructure development: Lagos-Calabar Superhighway, Sokoto-Badagry Expressway, etc.

We are hoping for:

Tax reforms that reduce the tax burden and achieve all-time high IGR
Digital economy and e-governance that ease access to business and services from the comfort of your home
The possibility of 24-hour power
National reserves aiming for $100B
Reduction of ASUU strikes
CBN actively in charge of our forex
Economic stabilization and prosperity for all
Food security
A secure Nigeria

PBAT Tax Reforms - Interesting Highlights

During his presidency, Obasanjo tried to frustrate Tinubu, the governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007, by withholding the monthly FAAC allocation for Lagos State.

Obasanjo believed this would lead to Tinubu's impeachment and prevent his re-election for a second term as governor.

However, instead of being bogged down by the lack of revenue, Tinubu found a way to multiply Lagos' IGR to unprecedented levels, far surpassing the FAAC.

Today, Lagos' IGR has increased by 7400% using Tinubu's template - from N600 million per month to N45 billion per month.

Tinubu's tax reform is an attempt to liberate Nigeria from its dependence on oil and achieve economic prosperity similar to the prosperous days of Nigeria before oil dependency.

Background Information for Clearer Perspective

Below are the VAT contribution from some sectors in Nigeria:

• Alcohol VAT contributes less than 3% In states where alcohol is banned.

•Big Sectors like Banks and FINTECH contribute only 1.62% to VAT, because VAT is only charged on a small component of their income, such as fees and commissions, but not on interest or premium.

•Oil Marketing VAT contributes just only 0.63% since VAT is not charged on petroleum products.

With these background Information, then the new tax bill portends no danger to anybody, including the northern leaders pushing it back.

Rather, the tax is packaged with lots of benefits for the whole of Nigeria at large.

Noteworthy

It is noteworthy that many states of federation couldn't efficiently generate their IGR due to so many loopholes. The new tax reform wants to help each tiers of government to generate IGR using the latest technology and world best practices.
Tinubu had done this in Lagos before, now he wants to replicate the success to every nook and crannies of Nigerian. But Nigeria needs only to give him the chance.
It is noteworthy that with the glory of God vested in PBAT, his plan for Lagos has led to Internally Generated Revenue of Lagos grew by 7,400 per cent between 1999 and 2021. That's is from N600m monthly in 1999 to over N45bn monthly as at 2021. Confirm this from Punch Newspaper of 14/12/2021.

Notable Highlights from the new tax reform

1. Reduction of Taxes: The new tax bill reduces the number of taxes from 63 to 9.

2. Salary Tax Reduction: Tax reduction for certain salary earners.

3. Elimination of Tax for Low-Income Earners: Low-income earners are exempt from paying taxes.

4. Ease of Tax Payment: Simplified tax payment, allowing citizens to pay taxes from their mobile phones from the comfort of their homes.

5. Purification of Northern Taxes: Removal of VAT from beer and alcoholic beverages in northern regions.

6. State Earnings Assurance: Ensures no state receives less than their current VAT earnings; many states will see significant increases.

7. Automated Tax Collection: Relieves the burden of tax collection from states and LGs with poor IGR through fully automated digital technology.

Hope for the Northern Nigeria

Northern Nigeria is the food basket of the nation. Engaging in intensive mechanized agriculture and its value chain can help generate unprecedented revenue, surpassing the current IGR.

Better still, revenue from food is not tax. So the locality can enjoy their proceed without sharing with anybody.

Recommendations

1. Embrace the Opportunity: Citizens should seize this golden opportunity offered by PBAT before it's too late. For selfish political reasons, another government might lack the courage or political will to undertake this venture if it fails.

2. Purification of Income: This tax reform offers Northern leaders the chance to purify their income from VAT on beer, which is considered haram, if they truly fear Allah.

3. Mechanized Agriculture: Northern Nigeria, with its stable farmland, should adopt mechanized agriculture like Niger state to earn more VAT than any other state in Nigeria.

Conclusion

Nigerians have long prayed for a government with the courage to address national issues. Now that we have one, let's cooperate and provide the necessary support for economic prosperity. Delay is dangerous!

Sources:

1. Monthly IGR grew by 7,400% in 22 years, says Lagos

2. How to fix Nigerian broken tax system written by Taiwo Oyedele:

PBAT Tax Reforms - An Economic Pathway to Prosperity: Lagos as a Case Study

South Africa's economy is larger than Nigeria's, yet they don't have the oil we pride ourselves on.

This implies that a nation's economy is not solely dependent on petroleum.

Great Britain, for example, lacks natural resources but remains rich and powerful due to an efficient tax system.

The new tax reform aim to:

Streamline no of taxes from 63 to 9
Eliminate tax for low income earners
Reduce tax for some income earners
Increase Tax for those that earned more than N100 million per month
Automated and Digitized tax for easy payment from the comfort of your home.

So nothing to fear about the new tax reform. But so much to gain from it.

Historical Review - Lagos Survived Without Nigerian Oil for almost 8 Years

Historically, Tinubu managed to run Lagos State most of his tenure from 1999 to 2007 without the monthly FAAC allocation because President Obasanjo tried to frustrate him out of office.

Tinubu instead of fighting over the Obasanjo-witheld FAAC, increased Lagos State's IGR by 1333% - from N600 million monthly to N8 billion. He used IGR to run his government till 2007.

Using Tinubu's IGR template, Lagos has increased its IGR by 7400% in 2021, twenty years later.

If Lagos can survive without FAAC from 1999-2007, then it means the whole of Nigeria can survive without petroleum. Many countries without petroleum, like South Africa, are far better off than Nigeria - which means nation don't survive by oil alone, but by good governance like we have in PBAT.

Background Information

Presently, PBAT government is working out a system to reduce reliance on petroleum as the backbone of Nigeria economy, using a tax reform.

A significant change in the new tax reform is the introduction of the **derivation principle**, where 60% of the VAT revenue will be distributed based on where it is collected, aiming to address perceived inequities in the current system.

Present VAT Sharing Formula

Today, VAT is shared between the Federal, State, and Local Governments based on:

Derivation: 20%
Equality: 50%
Population: 30%

Proposed VAT Sharing Formula

PBAT's Reform propose that VAT be shared as follows:

Derivation: 60%
Population: 20%E
quality: 20%

The new tax proposal suggests:

1. Reducing the Federal Government's share from 15% to 10%

2. Increasing the State Governments' share from 50% to 55%

3. Keeping the Local Governments' share at 35%

PBAT's Tax Reforms - tax collection

Presently every states, LGs and FIRS collect taxes and levies separately. This makes tax collection chaotic and several - 63 different taxes across the country.

Consequently, an haulage driver carrying food items from the northern Nigeria to SE or SS can pay up to 30 duties and levies before reaching destination - reasons why food expensive in SE and SS.

The new tax stream Nigeria taxes from 63 to 9.

Only one agency of the government called NRS would collect revenue for government regardless what: Taxes, levies, and even custom duties etc.

This would eliminate tax touts and hoodlums from incessant harassment of haulage drivers across Nigeria. And anybody caught would be treated like a criminal.

The new tax reform is a big welcome to the island of sanity

Just like PBAT organize Oshodi from haven of criminals and chaotic hell, Tinubunomics is gradually bringing sanity across Nigeria if given the chance.

Noteworthy

Lagos and Rivers state have taken the federal government to court on the issue of VAT collection.

Both states have been vindicated, won the case at one time or the other but the FIRS appeal the judgement.

According to Taiwo Oyedele

“If we get a judgment from the supreme court today, it will tell you that VAT should be collected and administered by states. That will be chaotic.

Moral Lesson

Let support the new tax reform for liberation from the oil dependent nations to economic prosperity with or without oil.

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*Sources*

1. Taiwo Oyedele: Businesses will suffer, economy will retrogress if states collect VAT:

https://www.thecable.ng/taiwo-oyedele-businesses-will-suffer-economy-would-retrogress-if-states-collect-vat/

Proposed Tax Reform Ensures That No State Gets Less

How the Proposed Tax Reform Ensures That No State Gets Less than What They Are Presently Receiving

The proposed tax bill includes a mechanism to ensure that no state in the federation receives less than what they are currently getting under the existing arrangement.

Watch the short clip above to hear from Taiwo Oyedele himself, speaking on this matter.

**The new tax proposal suggests:**

1. Reducing the Federal Government's share from 15% to 10%

2. Increasing the State Governments' share from 50% to 55%

3. Keeping the Local Governments' share at 35%

The reduction in the Federal Government's share from 15% to 10% is intended to create a buffer.

This 5% buffer will be used to ensure that no state receives less than what they have been receiving under the old formula.

The 5% acts as a precaution to level up any discrepancies caused by the new tax arrangement.

**Benefits of the Proposed Tax Reform**

PBAT's IGR template helped Lagos increase its IGR by 7400% as of 2021.

But this tested-working template has been further improved with the ingenuity of tax expert Taiwo Oyedele.

Implementing this improved template nationwide could significantly increase revenue due to innovations such as:

• Introduction of an automated digital system for VAT collection.

• Centralization of revenue collection for all tiers of government and MDAs, including customs duties. This ensure efficient collection, eliminated leakages and ease tracking.

Recommendations & Conclusion

Let support the new tax reform for liberation from the oil dependent nations to economic prosperity with or without oil.

Tinubu Tax Reforms - FAQs

Above is the infographic display of Nigerian Tax Reforms Bill 2024 for your considerations.

New tax reform - a better life for all stakeholders

Summary:

1. Reducing tax burden from 63 to 9.

2. Cut-off tax touts and hoodlums levies from Nigerian roads -render them as criminals.

3. Give a sigh of relief for Haulage drivers from tax touts and hoodlums incessant harassment as they haul goods across Nigeria.

4. Exempt the poor & low income earners

5. Lower tax for some income earners

6. Ease of tax payment from the comfort of your home using mobile devices

7. Increase revenue for all the States, LGs & Federal.

8. Reducing Nigerian reliance on oil.

9. Help relieve the burden of tax collection responsibilities for all the tiers of government.

10. Single point of collection throughout Nigeria - online using NRS

11. Ease tracking, monitoring and payment online, simply by using USSD code.

Open the image above for more information.

God bless Nigeria!

NNPC clears $4.68bn debt to IOCs - Now free from debt

According to Mele Kyari, NNPC has successfully paid the debt of $4.68 billion to the International Oil Companies operating within the nation.

This means that NNPC Ltd is now free of any outstanding debts.

According to Punch Newspaper correspondent revealed that as of May 31, 2022, the total cash call debt was $4.68bn while NNPC cleared $3.81bn leaving an outstanding balance of $873.34m, But as of 2023, the debt according to the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, has risen to $2.4bn.

This significant milestone was reached after all subsidies were completely eliminated.

Kyari commended Tinubu for having the courage to remove the subsidy, acknowledging that while the subsidy removal may cause temporary financial strain, it will encourage more prudent use of energy.

The economy President Tinubu is navigating will stand the test of time.

Other Sources:

https://x.com/DavidsOffor/status/1856304910825840821

https://www.businessamlive.com/nnpc-clears-4-68bn-cash-call-debt-to-iocs-following-petrol-subsidy-removal/

https://thenationonlineng.net/nnpcl-pays-4-68b-debt-to-iocs/amp/

https://punchng.com/nnpcl-ends-n24tn-fuel-import-buys-from-dangote-refinery/?amp

All Tiers of Government Finally Signed Implementation Agreements on LG Autonomy

The Federal Government, state governors, and local government (LG) chairmen have signed an implementation agreement on local government autonomy.

This agreement follows the Supreme Court's ruling that non-remittance of funds by states to local governments is unconstitutional ¹.

The court directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to pay LG allocations directly into their accounts.

The Committee on Local Government Autonomy, set up by the Federal Government, has finalized its report and signed a technical document outlining the implementation framework ² ³ ⁴.

This document will soon be presented to President Bola Tinubu.

Key Developments:

Implementation Agreement Signed: FG, state governors, and LG chairmen agree on local government autonomy

Supreme Court Ruling_: Non-remittance of funds by states to local governments declared unconstitutional

Direct Payment: Accountant-General of the Federation to pay LG allocations directly into their accounts

Technical Document Finalized: Committee on Local Government Autonomy completes report

This agreement marks a significant step towards granting local governments greater autonomy and financial independence.

#LGAutonomy

Supreme Court Affirms Constitutionality of EFCC ICPC and NFIU

16 States Call for Eradication of EFCC, ICPC & NFIU - But the Supreme Court Dismisses State Challenge & Affirms Their Constitutionality

the Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed a suit filed by 16 states challenging the constitutionality of the:

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),
Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) and the
Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)

The states argued that these agencies were established based on a UN convention and not in accordance with the Nigerian Constitution

However, the court ruled that the EFCC Act does not require ratification by state assemblies and dismissed the suit for lacking merit.

Review of Anti-Progressive Actions by Nigerian State Governments

16 state governments sought the eradication of the EFCC and ICPC to perpetuate corruption. They lost at the Supreme Court on 15 September 2024.
These states opposed local government autonomy but were defeated by the Supreme Court on 11 July 2024.
They are currently challenging new tax reforms, and Nigerians eagerly await the outcome.

Conclusion

The PBAT administration is triumphing over corruption in Nigeria. For decades, Nigerians have yearned for a government with the courage to tackle corruption, and now we have one in PBAT.

Thank you, God, for bestowing your glory upon PBAT to lead this fight and achieve success. Please continue to use him to bless Nigeria beyond our wildest dreams.

God bless Nigeria, our beloved country.

Historical Life of Late Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja

He is an army general who took so much risk in fighting insurgency in Nigeria.

He took the risk until he became Chief of Army Staff.

General Lagbaja would always advance with his troops.

He is a servant leader.

He commanded two GOCs: 1 & 82 divisions simultaneously.

He entered forests fighting the terrorist at fore-fronts, spending several days.

These acts of commitment to national service is part of the reasons why PBAT chose him as chief of Army staff.

Also whenever an equipment is needed at the warfronts, he quickly sent them before the paperwork is completed.

Another army general similar to him is General C. G. Musa who PBAT also selected for chief of Defence Staff.

The analysis above was why soldiers were jubilatting when both of them were appointed as Army Chief of staff and Chief of Defence staff respectively.

Historical Reviews

In the past, this kind of posts are reserved for political soldiers with Godfathers.

During Tinubu era, the appointment was based on merit and past performance.

Conclusion

Late General Taoreed Lagbaja is an exemplary soldier worthy of emulation. May his soul RIP.

Sources: Videos links of the Gallant General Taoreed Lagbaja:

https://x.com/ruffydfire/status/1854232817850261592

https://youtu.be/CXDMJnl80WA?si=94XOZawnUgCF50ed

PBAT Tax Reforms - Interesting Highlights

Tinubu's tax reform is an attempt to liberate Nigeria from its dependence on oil and achieve economic prosperity similar to the prosperous days of Nigeria before oil dependency.

The new tax reform is a better life for all Stakeholders as follows:

Eliminate tax for all low income earners on minimum wage,
Reduce tax for income earners
Cut-off tax touts and hoodlums
Introduce efficient tax digital tax collection
Reduce number of different taxes from 63 to 9
Introduce one point of collection throughout the Nigeria - using Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS)
The new tax would definitely increase revenue for all tiers of government
Ease of tax payment from your smart phones from the comfort of your home.
Sigh of relief for haulage drivers who pay several taxes and levies imposed by tax touts and hoodlums before the good get to final destination, thereby hiking the prices of good and items.

Historical Perspective of How Tinubu Survive Two Terms of Governorship without FAAC

During his presidency, Obasanjo tried to frustrate Tinubu, the governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007, by withholding the monthly FAAC allocation for Lagos State.

Obasanjo believed this would lead to Tinubu's impeachment and prevent his re-election for a second term as governor.

However, instead of being bogged down by the lack of revenue, Tinubu found a way to multiply Lagos' IGR to unprecedented levels, far surpassing the FAAC. Today, Lagos' IGR has increased by 7400% using Tinubu's template - from N600 million per month to N45 billion per month.

Background Information for Clearer Perspective

Below are the VAT contribution from some sectors in Nigeria:

Alcohol VAT contributes less than 3% In states where alcohol is banned.
Big Sectors like Banks and FINTECH contribute only 1.62% to VAT, because VAT is only charged on a small component of their income, such as fees and commissions, but not on interest or premium.
Oil Marketing VAT contributes just only 0.63% since VAT is not charged on petroleum products.

With these background Information, then the new tax bill portends no danger to anybody, including the northern leaders pushing it back.

Rather, the tax is packaged with lots of benefits for the whole of Nigeria at large.

Noteworthy

It is noteworthy that many states of federation couldn't efficiently generate their IGR due to so many loopholes. The new tax reform wants to help each tiers of government to generate IGR using the latest technology and world best practices.
Tinubu had done this in Lagos before, now he wants to replicate the success to every nook and crannies of Nigerian.
But Nigeria needs only to give him the chance.
It is noteworthy that with the glory of God vested in PBAT, his plan for Lagos has led to Internally Generated Revenue of Lagos grew by 7,400 per cent between 1999 and 2021. That's is from N600m monthly in 1999 to over N45bn monthly as at 2021. You can confirm this from Punch Newspaper of 14/12/2021.

Notable Highlights from the new tax reforms

1. Reduction of Taxes: The new tax bill reduces the number of taxes from 63 to 9.

2. Salary Tax Reduction: Tax reduction for certain salary earners.

3. Elimination of Tax for Low-Income Earners: Low-income earners are exempt from paying taxes.

4. Ease of Tax Payment: Simplified tax payment, allowing citizens to pay taxes from their mobile phones from the comfort of their homes.

5. Purification of Northern Taxes: Removal of VAT from beer and alcoholic beverages in northern regions.

6. State Earnings Assurance: Ensures no state receives less than their current VAT earnings; many states will see significant increases.

7. Automated Tax Collection: Relieves the burden of tax collection from states and LGs with poor IGR through fully automated digital technology.

Intensive Mechanized Agriculture - More Money for Northern Nigeria

Northern Nigeria is the food basket of the nation. Engaging in intensive mechanized agriculture and its value chain can help generate unprecedented revenue, surpassing the current IGR.

Recommendations

2. Purification of Income: This tax reform offers Northern leaders the chance to purify their income from VAT on beer, which is considered haram, if they truly fear Allah.

3. Mechanized Agriculture: Northern Nigeria, with its stable farmland, should adopt mechanized agriculture like Niger state to earn more VAT than any other state in Nigeria.

Conclusion

Sources

1. Monthly IGR grew by 7,400% in 22 years, says Lagos

2. How to fix Nigerian broken tax system written by Taiwo Oyedele:

Contactless Passport Renewal - From the Comfort of Your Home with Your Smart Devices

Contactless Passport Renewal means renewing your passport without physical contact with officers nor offices.

Process for the first time passport application

Those who are applying for new passport for the first time need to do the following:

Apply online and then
Get appointment to appear at the passport office for biometric capture.
Appearing for biometric capturing - this is a once in a lifetime process.
Your passport posted to your desired location

Process for the passport renewal

Renewal is every five years. It is contactless - just apply online from the comfort of your home.

Launching Date:

The service will starting in:

Canada on November 1, 2024
Expand to the *UK, USA, Italy, and finally
Nigeria by December 1, 2024

Benefits

This initiative aims to simplify the passport renewal process by allowing Nigerians to apply online, reducing the need for in-person visits
The new system is designed to enhance accessibility and efficiency for Nigerians both at home and abroad

Source:

NIS to launch contactless passport renewal, starting with Canada on Nov. 1 and Nigeria in December:

https://x.com/PBATMediaCentre/status/1842629846989435062

e-CMR - instant alerts for stolen vehicles

Dear Vehicle owners,

Did you know that with the Nigeria Police Force's e-CMR system, we can receive instant alerts for stolen vehicles?

If your vehicle is registered, simply log into your profile on the e-CMR portal and flag it as stolen.

This action sends an immediate nationwide alert to all police formations, enhancing the chances of swift recovery.

How to Flag Your Vehicle

1. Visit e-CMR Portal.

2. Log in and select 'Requests'.

3. Click 'Flag if Stolen' for your vehicle.

Watch the Video below for How to Register e-CMR Your Your Vehicle

Stay safe and secure #Vehiclerecovery #eCMR

https://x.com/PoliceNG/status/1856346150929838351

New tax reform - a better life for all stakeholders

PBAT's Tax Reforms

Summary

1. Reducing tax burden from 63 to 9.

2. Cut-off tax touts and hoodlums levies from Nigerian roads -render them as criminals.

3. Give a sigh of relief for Haulage drivers from tax touts and hoodlums incessant harassment as they haul goods across Nigeria.

4. Exempt the poor & low income earners - minimum wage earners exempted from PAYEE

5. Lower tax for some income earners

6. Ease of tax payment from the comfort of your home using mobile devices

7. Increase revenue for all the States, LGs & Federal.

8. Reducing Nigerian reliance on oil.

9. Help relieve the burden of tax collection responsibilities for all the tiers of government.

10. Single point of collection throughout Nigeria - online using NRS

11. Ease tracking, monitoring and payment online, simply by using USSD code.

God bless Nigeria!

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T-Pain Gradually Yielding to T-Gain

Yes things are still expensive and hyper-inflation is the order of the day in Nigeria, and this negative development had given joy to the haters and giving them the mouth to slogan their EndBadGovernance.

But here is bad news for the haters: would be put to shame, for the T-pain is gradually yielding to T-Gain.

T- Gains:
1. CBN is clean; nobody is making a dime unlike up to 2023;
2. More than 20 countries have requested President Tinubu to visit, and many are looking forward to coming here
3. The bandits are surrendering enmass
4. Special packages and welfare to the riches has been stopped
5. For the first time in the history of Nigeria, Custom generated more than 5 trillion Naira
6. Every officer would be able to rise through the rank to lead their various institutions. That is Nobody will be brought outside again to head organizations like Customs, SSS, and NIS; the era of bringing in retired personnel is over

Expected T-Gains
1. Naira will be stabilized—wait and see.
2. No more Playing Politics with national affairs - merit would be the order of the day

Food for Thoughts to all Nigerians
Which year does Nigeria have an accountable government like this PBAT era?
Maybe there is, but I couldn't recollect leaders after being elected into office, that still have the time to come back to explain to the people that elected them - enlightened the people about their achievements and reassure people of the yet-to-be-achieved.

Apart from food insecurity and Naira stability that are yet to be resolved, PBAT has achieved so much in other areas.
Yet children of perdition have never seen anything good in Nigeria - where the achievements are so glaring and undeniable like achievement of LG Autonomy, they keep on hammering on the yet-to-be-achieved and slogan of EndBadGovernance.

Their Grievances
• The children of perdition have taken oath of allegiance of never see and would never see anything good in Nigeria unless their candidates come to power or seceed the country - wishing them all what they wish Nigerian leaders and Nigeria as a whole.
• Corrupt people are grievanced because the PBAT government is blocking various corruption loopholes they have been exploiting for several decades to their own selfish benefits and to the detriment of the whole nation.
• Many innocent people are grievanced by impatient to endure temporary but necessary hardship en-route to economic prosperity.

Since this is the case, let all patriotic Nigerians be aware of their evil plan against Nigeria.
Let's be wary of any information from them, whether online or offline.

Their usual strategy is using national issues and challenges to fabricate and spread toxic and negative information to pollute minds and corrupt characters.

Video clips:
https://x.com/Imranmuhdz/status/1856788429595 430916

https://x.com/Imranmuhdz/status/1856934029183 869349

Online proliferation of uninformed opinions - A serious cause for concern

The way in which some individuals express their uninformed opinions with such unwavering confidence is quite remarkable.

Many are adept at discrediting and blackmailing the leaders with all sorts of toxic and Negativities.

Many specializes in quoting false figures concorted from the logic in their head and portray them as fact.

Many condemn their country and never see anything good in it. But admire other countries even if worse than their country.

Many use their computer wizardry to create conspiracy using AI that mimic the physicality and lip-synch their respective targets.

Many are impatient to endure temporary but necessary hardship en-route to economic prosperity.

But If we desire for Nigeria to thrive and benefit all its citizens, we must be willing to endure the challenges and difficulties of hard work before we can collectively reap the rewards.

God bless Nigeria!

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Watch this before you Japa like Peter Obi advised

We all witness daily inflation on everything here in the UK, yet no one has ever condemned his or her country.

A lot of people are upset because their candidate lost last election or some of them are secessionist, they want Nigeria to break up so that they can have their own country.

So they are going to use everything possible to Discredit the government and undermine the nation.

Here is a bad news for all the haters, by the grace of God Almighty, Nigeria will survive and prevail over their evil plots.

Whoever condemns Nigeria has ignorantly condemned him/herself. And if care is not taking the karmic consequences might result into a curse that sinks deep down to generations.

By the grace of God Almighty, NIGERIA will SUCCEED.

Ref:

https://x.com/renoomokri/status/1856696165695459639

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

(Article Written By Anonymous 17 August 2024)

See how I'm laughing... P-BAT has a mission, and make no mistake, nothing you throw at him will stop it.

Now, the Senate is about to pass a bill establishing the Local Government Electoral Commission.

This means LG elections will no longer be at the mercy of state governors. Power brokers at state level are angry now...they can't grasp the audacity of this bold stand.

The reforms he's undertaking are tough, and they naturally breed enemies and antagonists.

Yes, some of these changes will cause short-term hardship, but these are necessary reforms that past leaders lacked the political courage to implement because they feared the backlash from such decisions.

In every sector of the nation, he's challenging the untouchables.

Those who have always had their way with every government are realizing that it's no longer business as usual.

He's disrupting a status quo that has stood for many years, and powerful people are angry.

Unfortunately, the masses can't yet grasp his vision because the outcomes aren't clear—this is often the case when deep-rooted foundations are being uprooted.

Some are already threatening him with concerns about his second term... and it makes me laugh.

Why? Because most leaders wait until they've secured a second term before making bold policy decisions that could disrupt the status quo.

But not Tinubu. It takes a leader who isn’t worried about personal losses to take such a bold stance.

For once, I see a leader who isn't concerned about re-election but is determined to do what’s necessary, regardless of the political consequences.

Often, Nigerians desire good things, but how many are truly willing to pay the price for those good things to materialize? Nothing good comes easy in life.

I remember asking someone in government if Tinubu isn’t concerned about the electoral backlash, especially regarding his second term.

The response was that they had asked him the same, and his answer was simple:

"Who knows if we'll be alive tomorrow?"

"Why should I delay doing what I believe is right for the country just for political reasons?"

"Who knows what tomorrow holds?"

Truly, the saying "Politicians think of the next election, leaders think of the next generation" comes to mind here.

May this nation fulfill its destiny.’👏

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Presidency begins engagement on food security

(17 August 2024)

1. Introduction: The Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) has started stakeholder engagements across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones to address food security challenges.

2. Workshop Details: A two-day workshop in Abuja included representatives from Niger and Nasarawa States, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to discuss collaboration and coordination.

3. Official Statement: Ms. Marion Moon, Technical Assistant to the President on Agriculture, emphasized the need for collaboration to tackle the ongoing food crisis.

4. Workshop Goals: The workshops aim to provide an overview of the PFSCU’s mandate and gather feedback on current agricultural development mechanisms.

5. Challenges Identified: A recurring issue is the disconnect and miscommunication between the three tiers of government, which needs addressing for sustainable food systems.

6. Insights and Solutions: Engaging directly with policy implementers helps understand specific challenges and develop effective solutions.

7. Future Plans: Insights from the workshops will be used to develop strategies for the President to enhance agricultural interactions and resolve systemic issues.

8. Continued Engagement: The PFSCU will continue the engagement series in the South-West and South-South geopolitical zones, with more sessions planned.

9. Commitment to Action: The PFSCU is committed to transforming the Tinubu-led Administration’s commitments into action, focusing on food security challenges and sustainable food systems.

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Finland Government pledges swift action on Simon Ekpa during diplomatic talks

(15 August, 2024)

Introduction: The Finnish has assured Nigeria that the legal proceedings involving Simon Ekpa, a controversial figure in the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will be concluded soon.

Press Briefing Details: Finland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, provided this assurance during a press briefing in Abuja, emphasizing the commitment to resolving the issue swiftly.

Ekpa's Role and Actions: Ekpa, residing in Finland, leads a faction of IPOB known as Autopilot, which has been pushing for the creation of an independent state of Biafra and is alleged to have instigated violence in Nigeria.

Diplomatic Engagements: Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, engaged in high-level discussions with the Foreign Ministers of Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and representatives from Norway and Denmark.

Central Topic of Discussion: Tuggar confirmed that the issue of Simon Ekpa was a central topic in his discussions with Valtonen, highlighting the importance of addressing Ekpa's actions.

Judicial Collaboration: Valtonen reaffirmed Finland’s commitment to working with Nigeria on the matter, stressing that the case is being handled through Finland’s judicial system, which operates strictly by the rule of law.

Non-Political Issue: Both governments emphasized that the case is not a political issue but rather a judicial one, reaffirming their commitment to upholding the law as the proceedings unfold.

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FULL LIST: 11 FG initiatives Nigerians should know about, websites to register

(15 August 2024)

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced that Nigerians can access eleven different initiatives established by the Federal Government.

These initiatives cover various sectors such as education, transportation, business, housing, and skills acquisition.

Idris shared this information in a post on X, along with a video. The Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, listed the initiatives and their websites.

The National Orientation Agency also mentioned that the Federal Government is implementing policies to address economic challenges, focusing on youth relief, especially in light of subsidy removal.

The government is making bold decisions to provide long-term solutions and is urging Nigerians to take advantage of these ongoing programs.

Here is a full list of key FG initiatives and the websites to apply or register:

1. Student Loan Scheme

2. Consumer Credit Corporation

3. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative

4. Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDiCE) Program

5. Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA)

6. National Youth Talent Export Programme (NATEP)

7. Housing Initiatives

8. Nano-Business Support

9. Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA)

10. Micro and Small Business Loans