NewStats: 3,263,623 , 8,180,806 topics. Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 at 09:27 PM 16652u

Share of households that had to skip a meal because of lack of money

1. South-east: 62.4%
2. South-south: 59.6%
3. South-west: 50.1%
4. North-east: 48.3%
5. North-west: 37%
6. North-central: 34%

Urban: 53.5%
Rural: 45.6%

National average: 48.1%

<GHS Report 2023/2024>

#TheCableIndex

12.5 KG GAS IS CHEAPEST IN 🇳🇬NORTH CENTRAL

Average Price in April 2025
South South — ₦21,536.12
South East — ₦21,528.23
North East — ₦20,415.24
North West — ₦19,756.60
South West — ₦19,493.13
North Central — ₦19,330.55

Price increase from previous month
South East: +12.49%
North Central: +11.76%
South West: +10.97%
North East: +10.07%
North West: +7.87%
South South: +6.6%

Despite the North Central having the cheapest 12.5 KG gas at ₦19,330.55, its price rose by 11.76%, the second-highest increase nationwide. This rapid escalation threatens its current affordability advantage.

5 KG GAS IS CHEAPEST IN 🇳🇬NORTH CENTRAL

Average Price in April 2025
South South — ₦8,447.78
South East — ₦8,351.29
North East — ₦7,932.76
North West — ₦7,759.78
South West — ₦7,563.92
North Central — ₦7,432.22

Price increase from previous month
South East: +11.78%
South South: +11.18%
North East: +6.45%
South West: +6.39%
North West: +5.92%
North Central: +5.46%

For 5 KG gas in April 2025, North Central remains the cheapest region at ₦7,432.22.

#Statisense
(NBS)

If you invested ₦1,000,000 on 30 May 2023 in the Nigerian stock market, this is what it is after 2 years....

Transcorp Hotels — ₦17.9 million
TransCorp — ₦13.5 million
Juli Plc — ₦13 million
Sunu Assurance — ₦10.3 million
Tantalizers PLC — ₦10.1 million
Skyway Avaiation — ₦9.87 million
NNig Flour Mills — ₦9.6 million
Golden Guinea Brew — ₦7.77 million
Oando Plc ₦7.14 million
HoneyWell Flour — ₦6.40 million
Associated Bus Coy — ₦5.86 million
Ikeja Hotels Plc — ₦5.71 million
Beta Glass Plc — ₦5.53 million
RT Briscoe Plc — ₦5.49 millon
Conoil Plc — ₦5.28 million
Presco Plc — ₦5.11 million
NAHCO — ₦4.73 million
Eterna Plc — ₦4.58 million
Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank — ₦4.57 million
CWG — ₦4.57 million
Japaul Gold — ₦4.13 million
Chams Plc — ₦4.00 million
Veritas Kapital — ₦3.90 million
Julius Berger — ₦3.72 million
IMG — ₦3.67 million
....
........
...........

#Statisense
(NGX)

sonmvayina:


I am inviting you to my thread, titled "The letter killeth"...

This is exactly what I have been singing from the top of my voice since I got here....
The entire Bible is about higher consciousness and how to attain it...
God requires us to sacrifice our ego....not a human being or an animal self...

No, those literal interpretation guru will go for my jugular..

No one is capable of understanding reality beyond their degree of qualitative development - Einstein theory of relativity.

N150.25 billion spent on "Alcoholic Drinks (Bottle & Can)".

Lagos ed for 16.3%

Akwa Ibom: 9.4%
Anambra: 9%

States with zero spend:

Jigawa
Katsina
Sokoto
Yobe
Zamfara

STATES WITH MOST ALCOHOLIC DRINKS CONSUMPTION 2019

1 🟣Lagos: ₦24.5bn
2 🟤Akwa Ibom: ₦14.1bn
3 🟢Anambra: ₦13.6bn
4 🟤Edo: ₦10.9bn
5 🟤Cross river: ₦8.74bn
6 🟤Bayelsa: ₦8.20bn
7 🟤Delta: ₦8.19bn
8 🟣Oyo: ₦6.91bn
9 🟤Rivers: ₦6.42bn
10 🟠Benue: ₦5.22bn

#StatiSense
(NBS)

2025 FG BUDGET — AVERAGE COST PER PROJECT...

Street light — ₦266.28m

Borehole — ₦212.88m

Empowerment of a Traditional Ruler — ₦210.63m

#Statisense
(BudgIT)

SELECTED FOODS PRICE CHANGES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS

Yam: +251.01%

Local rice: +249.98%

Maize white: +231.51%

Maize yellow: +228.22%

White beans: +224.64%

Brown beans: +222.51%

Imported rice: +214.25%

Garri: +137.20%

#Statisense
(NBS)

🇳🇬NATIONAL GRID COLLAPSE — BY ISTRATION

Number of times national grid collapsed under each government

🔴Goodluck Jonathan — 122

2010 — 42
2011 — 19
2012 — 24
2013 — 24
2014 — 13

🔵Muhammadu Buhari — 98

2015 — 10
2016 — 27
2017 — 24
2018 — 13
2019 — 10
2020 — 4
2021 — 4
2022 — 6

🔵Bola Ahmed Tinubu — 16

Jun-Dec 2023 — 3
2024 — 12
February 2025 — 1

🔴PDP — 122
🔵APC — 114

(TCN/EKEDC/IEDC)

Seun:
Dear Nairalanders,

We have just activated a feature that allows you to block people who harass you for a period of time (currently a week).

When you block someone, you will be automatically blocked back by that person, so you won't be able to see each others' posts.

When the fixed period is over, you will both be released automatically, giving you another chance to treat each other better.

The , super-s, and s cannot block people or be blocked.

To block someone, visit the person's profile and click on the [ Block ] button shown below:

Enjoy your new power. But that you're also blocking yourself.

Ever spent time on Nairaland or social media and felt like the same types of people show up in every argument? That’s because they do.
Dunning-Kruger Disciple: The super confident guy who talks like an expert but clearly doesn’t understand what he’s saying.
Then there’s the Belief Perseverance Poster: One who sticks to false info no matter how many facts you show them, and the Contrarian Disorder Commenter: The always-opposite dude who disagrees just to stand out. These kinds of people aren’t just annoying, they confuse others, spread lies, and make real conversations harder. The best thing you can do? Spot them early, don’t fall for the bait, and always speak clearly so others, the quiet ones watching, can see what makes sense.

meobizy:
Reddit and Quora are near immune from what you preach. Those platforms promote deep thinkers and knowledgeable folks.

Nairaland?🤔

eepeepook:
Where does Kobojunkie fall in?

👀🤔

meobizy:
Put that report in a word counter. If the words are more than five hundred in total, a summary is required to hold people’s attention.

Check beginning of the article above for the summation.

meobizy:
Summary needed.

? ? ?

Ever spent time on Nairaland or social media and felt like the same types of people show up in every argument? That’s because they do.
Dunning-Kruger Disciple: The super confident guy who talks like an expert but clearly doesn’t understand what he’s saying.
Then there’s the Belief Perseverance Poster: One who sticks to false info no matter how many facts you show them, and the Contrarian Disorder Commenter: The always-opposite dude who disagrees just to stand out. These kinds of people aren’t just annoying, they confuse others, spread lies, and make real conversations harder. The best thing you can do? Spot them early, don’t fall for the bait, and always speak clearly so others, the quiet ones watching, can see what makes sense.
Want to survive the madness? Learn to spot the patterns, resist emotional traps, and reclaim the narrative with logic, evidence, and clarity.
Let’s unpack how. 👇

I’ve scrolled through Nairaland threads more times than I’d like to it. Political discussions. Tribal wars. Religious spats. Economic theories. And somewhere between the 137th post and my waning patience, I began to recognize them, the same characters, over and over. Not names. Types. Archetypes. Personas wearing human faces but driven by algorithms of ego, ignorance, and contrarian fuel.

They weren’t just annoying. They were everywhere.
They weren’t just wrong. They were confidently wrong.
And disturbingly… they were convincing to many.

But let’s rewind. Let’s take them one by one.

Meet the Dunning-Kruger Disciple — The Emperor of Confidence, Clothed in Ignorance

"Do you even know how inflation works?” he asked, smugly, as he explained how printing more money would ‘give Nigeria breathing room’.

They are usually the loudest. The ones who quote WhatsApp forwards like peer-reviewed journals. You’ll find them declaring confidently that the naira should be pegged to the dollar by sheer willpower. They speak with the gravitas of an economist but collapse under the first question on monetary policy tools.

Real-life Example:

In a thread titled “Why Tinubu Should Just Print More Money and Share to Nigerians,” one confidently argued that the Central Bank was “stingy” and that “money is just paper.” Attempts to explain inflation, monetary velocity, or the 2008 Zimbabwean crisis were brushed off as “book talk.”

This is the classic Dunning-Kruger effect, where ignorance of a subject robs you of the very awareness that you lack knowledge. It's not just an internet phenomenon. It's deeply cultural. A society that often equates loudness with intelligence creates fertile ground for this archetype.

Belief Perseverance — When Facts Don’t Matter

"But the video is fake," I typed, linking the fact-check from Reuters. He replied, "I don’t care. I know what I saw."

This is where it gets darker. More insidious. You’re no longer debating opinion, you’re confronting reality denial. These individuals are armed with cognitive armor; no fact, no correction, no contradiction penetrates.

They believe what they believe. And that’s final.

Real-life Example:

During the #EndSARS aftermath, graphic content and manipulated media flooded forums. Even after global news organizations debunked certain claims, a particular set of s persisted: “They are covering it up,” they said. “Even if the video is fake, we know what really happened.”

It’s no longer a question of truth, but what truth feels right.

Psychologists call it belief perseverance. It's the brain's refusal to recalibrate. Once a belief is cemented, especially if it’s emotionally or ideologically loaded, evidence becomes the enemy.

Contrarian Disorder — The Devil’s Advocate That Ate the Devil

“Everyone’s saying Peter Obi is clean. That’s exactly why I don’t trust him.”

At first, they seem refreshing. Independent thinkers. Questioners. But soon you realize, they disagree reflexively, not intellectually. They’re not probing for truth; they’re performing dissent. Contrarianism becomes their identity.

They’re the ones who say Buhari was actually better than Obasanjo. Who argue that COVID-19 was an “economic reset, not a disease.” Or who defend colonialism as “developmental aid.”

Real-life Example:

In a long Nairaland thread on fuel subsidy removal, one maintained that “subsidies never existed,” that the entire pricing system was a Western illusion. When asked for data or citations, he replied: “Do your own research.” That phrase alone is a red flag these days.

This isn’t just trolling. It’s a psychological pattern, sometimes linked to narcissism, sometimes to insecurity. But always disruptive. The Contrarian Disorder isn’t in the DSM, but in online debate culture, it’s as real as any diagnosis.

The Real Cost — Why These Archetypes Matter

This isn’t about winning arguments. It’s about what these personas do to public discourse. Over time, they:

Erode trust in facts and expertise

Polarize communities around false binaries

Reward emotional manipulation over reason

Amplify misinformation that can incite violence or destroy reform

In a place like Nigeria, where politics is life, and misinformation spreads faster than power restoration after NEPA goes out, the cost is real.

What Can You Do? (If Anything)

You can’t out-comment them.
You can’t out-volume them.
You can out-think them.

Tactical Suggestions:

Spot the Archetype Early: Notice their patterns. Does someone dismiss facts outright (belief perseverance)? Are they overly confident without evidence (Dunning-Kruger)? Are they arguing just to argue (contrarian)?

Don’t Feed the Troll: Contrarians thrive on reactions. Starve them by focusing on substantive points.

Use Questions, Not Confrontation: For belief-perseverance types, ask, “What evidence would change your mind?” It forces reflection without escalating.

Stay Humble: Dunning-Kruger devotees hate being challenged directly. Share sources calmly and let them come to conclusions.

Frame your arguments for the silent majority, not the troll.

Refuse emotional baiting. When you smell Contrarian fuel, disengage.

Link to neutral sources when possible, but know that some will never click.

And most importantly: don’t let the noise break your own clarity.

The Fight Is for the Silent Majority

The internet is a war zone of perception. But not everyone is an extremist. Most people are in the silent majority; unsure, overwhelmed, open to persuasion.

When you post, when you argue, when you engage, do it with them in mind.

Because the real enemy isn’t the troll.
It’s the doubt they sow.
And if you don’t speak up, the silent majority hears only one side.

Have you encountered any of these personas on social media?" — especially to provoke thought or spark replies:

Drop your most unforgettable encounter 👇
Was it the confident economist who thinks inflation is a Western myth?
The keyboard warrior who always takes the opposite side, no matter the issue?
Or the one who clings to disproven claims like their life depends on it?

Let’s hear your wildest, most frustrating, or funniest experience.

DR. MELCHISEDEC BANKOLE

INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD LIKE TO MOVE TO ANOTHER COUNTRY — 2023/24

South West — 43.3%

South South — 41.3%

South East — 35.8%

North Central — 17.2%

North West — 5.6%

North East — 4.6%

Urban Nigeria — 34.9%

Rural Nigeria — 22.4%

Nigeria — 26.6%

#Statisense
(GHS Report, NBS)

UTME PERFORMANCE — Percentage of candidates who scored 200 & above

2015 — 31.08%
2016 — 35.76%

(Prof. Oloyede was appointed JAMB Registrar Aug 2016)

2017 — 27.00%
2018 — 25.09%
2019 — 22.64%
2020 — 20.75%
2021 — 12.48%
2022 — 21.50%
2023 — 24.00%
2024 — 23.88%
2025 — 21.50%
2025 after the resit — 29.3%

#Statisense
(JAMB)

helinues:
This op is actually a good writer

Respect

Thanks

🇳🇬2025 UTME PERFORMANCE BREAKDOWN - Before & After Resit

The 2025 UTME performance breakdown shows a notable improvement after the resit examination. Here's a concise analysis based on the provided data:

Total Candidates:

Before Resit: 1,967,483
After Resit: 1,931,467 (a decrease of 36,016, likely due to absentees or withheld results).

Scored Below 200:

Before Resit: 1,534,654 (78% of total)
After Resit: 1,365,479 (71% of total)
This indicates a reduction of 169,175 candidates scoring below 200, suggesting improved performance post-resit.

Scored 200 and Above:

Before Resit: 432,829 (22% of total)
After Resit: 565,988 (29% of total)
An increase of 133,159 candidates scoring 200 and above, as noted, reflecting a significant boost in higher scores.

Percentage Scoring 200 and Above:

Before Resit: 22%
After Resit: 29%
A 7% increase in the proportion of candidates achieving 200 or more, highlighting the resit's positive impact.

#Statisense

Context and Insights:

The resit was conducted for approximately 379,997 candidates affected by technical glitches in 157 centres, primarily in Lagos and the South-East, due to faulty server updates that failed to responses during the initial exam.

Of the 336,845 candidates scheduled for the resit, 21,082 were absent, but JAMB offered a mop-up exam for absentees and others who missed the initial UTME.

The improved performance (29% scoring ≥200 post-resit vs. 22% pre-resit) suggests the resit addressed some scoring inaccuracies, though the overall rate remains within historical UTME ranges (11%–34% success rates from 2013–2016).

Despite the improvement, the high failure rate (71% still scoring below 200 post-resit) aligns with stakeholder concerns about systemic issues in Nigeria’s education sector, including underfunded schools and inadequate exam centre logistics.

This data reflects both the impact of JAMB’s corrective measures and persistent challenges in achieving higher rates. For further details, candidates can check results via JAMB’s eFacility portal or by texting “UTMERESULT” to 55019/66019.

As I walked through the streets of Abuja and Lagos, the air thick with diesel fumes and ambition, I couldn’t shake the feeling that the cities was racing on two tracks—one paved, the other crumbling. Towering skyscrapers reached for the heavens, while sprawling shantytowns crouched in their shadows. It was a jarring paradox, a visual metaphor for Nigeria’s economic disparity.

Half a world away, the United States faces its own economic mirage—an economy that still glitters on the surface, even as its foundations groan under the weight of over $36 trillion in national debt. Nigeria, meanwhile, is projected to hit ₦187.79 trillion in public debt by year’s end, according to The Budgit Foundation.

These aren’t just numbers—they're alarm bells. But they beg a deeper question: Can countries borrow their way to prosperity—or are we sprinting toward the edge of an economic cliff?

Economists will tell you that national debt is a tool—a way to finance development. But like fire, it burns when misused. Rising interest rates, dwindling investor confidence, and reduced fiscal room for public goods are all symptoms of runaway debt.

So what’s the antidote? It’s not just about slashing budgets or plugging leakages. The real game-changer is growth. A rising GDP lifts tax revenues, tames debt ratios, and restores investor confidence. As one Lagos-based economist put it, “Cutting waste and fraud is like plugging holes in a dam while the water keeps rising. We need to grow our economies faster.”

Let’s dive into why GDP growth is not just important—it’s existential.

The Power of GDP Growth

What is GDP, Really?
Think of GDP—Gross Domestic Product—as the scoreboard of a nation’s economic game. It captures the total value of goods and services produced over a given time. But it’s more than a number—it’s a pulse.

A growing GDP means more jobs, higher incomes, and healthier government coffers. A stagnant or shrinking GDP, however, is a warning that the engine is sputtering.

Why GDP Growth is the Oxygen of a Healthy Economy

Let’s break it down:

Increased Tax Revenue: Bigger economies generate more income and consumption—without raising tax rates.

Debt Management: The debt-to-GDP ratio is a critical metric. As GDP rises, this ratio shrinks—even if debt remains constant.

Opportunity Creation: Growth spurs job creation and improves living standards, attacking poverty at its root.

The 2025 Snapshot: A Mixed Bag

In Q1 2025, U.S. GDP contracted by 0.3%, a red flag for recessionary trends.
In contrast, Nigeria posted a 3.84% GDP growth in Q4 2024, buoyed by the service and agriculture sectors. But economists warn the momentum may be fleeting without structural reforms.

This contrast paints a clear picture: economic growth isn’t automatic—it’s engineered.

Tackling Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

The Silent Drains on Public Wealth

Every economy leaks. But some bleed.

In the public sector, three monsters lurk:

Waste: Redundant programs and inefficient spending.

Fraud: Deliberate theft—think fake claims, ghost workers, contract padding.

Abuse: Legal but excessive spending—like outrageous bonuses or inflated procurement.

The American Fight: Algorithms vs. Abuse

According to the GAO, fraud costs the U.S. government between $233 billion and $521 billion annually. In 2025, Congress turned to artificial intelligence to fight back.
Take Medicare: By deploying AI to flag anomalous claims, billions have been saved.
It’s not sexy policy—but it works.

Nigeria’s Hydra of Corruption

Since independence, corruption has cost Nigeria over $550 billion, per the World Justice Project.
Initiatives like TransparencIT’s Trial Monitoring of Corruption Cases have cut average trial durations from eight years to three.
The EFCC clawed back $750 million in 2021 alone.

But systemic inefficiencies persist.
A senior official confided: “We’re fighting corruption, but the system’s inefficiencies are like a hydra—cut one head, and another grows.”

The lesson? Fighting leakage is necessary—but not sufficient.

The Imperative of Productivity Improvements

Defining the Real Growth Driver

Let’s get to the core: productivity—doing more with less.
More output per unit of labor or capital isn’t just efficient—it’s transformative.

Three Levers of Productivity:

Technology: AI, automation, and digital platforms.

Education: Skills training, STEM investment, workforce development.

Infrastructure: Roads, ports, energy, broadband.

U.S. Productivity in 2025: The Tech Edge

The U.S. is betting big on AI and digital infrastructure.
Companies adopting smart checkout systems and supply chain AI report 20%+ efficiency gains.
According to McKinsey, the Department of Government Efficiency is streamlining federal workflows to slash downtime and increase impact.

U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Initiative

Perhaps the most striking institutional push comes from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a newly restructured entity charged with finding and plugging inefficiency leaks across federal operations. Their 2025 review estimates savings of $170 billion through a combination of:

Asset sales

Contract and lease cancellations or renegotiations

Elimination of fraud and improper payments

Grant cancellations

Interest cost savings

Programmatic cuts

Regulatory reform

Workforce restructuring

One senior DOGE official described it bluntly: “We’re not trimming fat—we’re cauterizing a bleeding artery.”

Still, while these savings are monumental, they are defensive measures. Real offensive strategy comes from growth, and that means productivity-led expansion.

Nigeria’s Awakening: Youth and Agriculture

Nigeria’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program is training youth in software development, data analytics, and design—planting seeds for a digital economy.

In agriculture, new initiatives provide modern equipment and farming techniques.
The result? Higher yields and lower import dependency.

Real-Life Impact

Ade’s Journey: From Subsistence to Surplus

In Oyo State, Ade, a farmer who once harvested just enough to survive, now thrives.
“I used to pray for rain. Now I plan with data,” he smiles.
With from government programs, his yield grew 50%, and he now sells surplus at the market.

This isn’t just personal growth—it’s national progress.

Sarah’s Solution: AI for Supply Chains

In Silicon Valley, Sarah’s AI startup is redefining logistics.
“Our system reduces waste, predicts demand, and shortens delivery time,” she explains.
Clients report 20% inventory efficiency gains, slashing costs and boosting margins.

Sarah’s platform is more than a business—it’s a blueprint for national revival.

A Path Forward

We’re at a crossroads.

The U.S. and Nigeria, though different in scale and structure, face a shared threat: a rising tide of debt that, if left unchecked, could drown their economic futures.

The solution isn’t just austerity or anti-corruption crusades.
It’s a three-pronged strategy:

Accelerate GDP growth through investment in innovation and human capital.

Cut waste, fraud, and abuse with technology and transparency.

Radically improve productivity by empowering workers, entrepreneurs, and institutions.

As one U.S. economist said, “Productivity is the glue that holds economic progress together.”
And as a Nigerian official reminded, “Our youth and resources are our greatest assets—we must empower them or risk losing everything.”

But here’s the haunting question:
Can these reforms survive the political winds, vested interests, and global economic shocks?

Only time—and unwavering resolve—will tell.
What’s certain is this: without bold action, debt will devour us. But with it, growth can save us.

As citizens, leaders, and entrepreneurs, our mandate is clear. We must demand reform, champion innovation, and reward efficiency. The clock is ticking—not toward midnight, but toward momentum.

DR. MELCHISEDEC BANKOLE

DrMB:
Dangote Refinery Announces Petrol Price Reduction

New Price Range: N875–N905 per litre (N15 reduction)

Effective Date: Announced Thursday 11:08 AM · May 22, 2025 via official social media

Applicable Marketers: MRS, Ardova, Heyden, Optima Energy, Techno Oil, Hyde Energy

Regional Prices:

Lagos: N875

South-South & South-East: N905

South-West: N885

North-West & Central: N895

North-East: N905

Claim: Petrol and diesel refined for better engine performance, environmentally friendly

dawnomike:
Some newcomers ed the WhatsApp group while some left

Exactly

MOST TERRORIZED NATIONS GLOBALLY

2015 | 2025
1 🇮🇶Iraq | 🇧🇫Burkina Faso
2 🇦🇫Afghanistan | 🇵🇰Pakistan
3 🇳🇬Nigeria | 🇸🇾Syria
4 🇵🇰Pakistan | 🇲🇱Mali
5 🇸🇾Syria | 🇳🇪Niger
6 🇮🇳India | 🇳🇬Nigeria
7 🇾🇪Yemen | 🇸🇴Somalia
8 🇸🇴Somalia | 🇮🇱Israel
9 🇱🇾Libya | 🇦🇫Afghanistan
10 🇹🇭Thailand | 🇨🇲Cameroon

(Source: statisense)

The emergence of Sahel countries (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) on the 2025 list, suggesting that their recent anti-imperialist stances (e.g., military coups expelling Western influence) may have made them targets of sponsored terrorism.

surgical:
Tinubu does not understand how economy works
Reasons he is unable to profer solutions
The only area he is good at is politics, which is just ing money and power to gain more power or advantages
It is clear with the defections and the hardship in the land

Interesting

AVERAGE FUEL PRICE BY ZONE — APRIL 2025

South East— ₦1,341.71

North West — ₦1,325.90

North Central — ₦1,242.94

South South — ₦1,222.54

North East — ₦1,166.27

South West — ₦1,138.64

#Statisense
(NBS)

STATES WHERE FUEL PRICE DROPPED — APRIL 2025

MoM change
1 🔴Katsina: -25%
2 🟤Cross River: -17%
3 🔴Kano: -16%
4 🔴Kaduna: -15%
5 ⚫Yobe: -13%
6 🟠Plateau: -10%
7 🟠Kwara: -8%
8 ⚫Gombe: -8%
9 🔴Jigawa: -8%
10 🟠Benue: -8%
11 ⚫Taraba: -7%
12 🟢Abia: -6%
13 🟢Ebonyi: -6%
14 🟤Akwa Ibom: -4%
15 🟠Kogi: -3%
16 ⚫Adamawa: -2%
17 🟤Delta: -1%

#Statisense
(NBS)

Very interesting question

🇳🇬HOW WELL DO NIGERIANS TRUST THEIR LEADERS & PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS?

1 Religious Leaders — 60%

2 Traditional Leaders — 50%

3 Army — 43%

4 Courts of Law — 28%

5 President — 27%

6 Ruling party — 26%

7 National Electoral Commission — 23%

8 Local Government Council — 21%

9 Opposition Political Parties — 21%

10 National Assembly — 19%

11 Police — 15%

#Statisense
(Afrobarometer)

WHO'S APPLYING FOR STUDENT LOAN THE MOST – YTD 2025

Number of applicants who applied for student loan

By Zone

North West — 165,629

North East — 132,790

South West — 100,382

North Central — 76,367

South South — 39,070

South East — 28,629

#Statisense
(NELFUND)

WHERE STUDENT LOAN APPLICATIONS ARE COMING FROM

Number of applicants who have applied for loan by institution

By Applicants

1 ⚫University of Maiduguri — 31,643

2 🔴Bayero University — 22,891

3 🔴Federal Uni, Dutsin-Ma — 21,493

4 🔴Ahmadu Bello Uni — 18,111

5 🔴Usmanu Danfodiyo Uni — 15,458

6 🟠University of Jos — 14,184

7 ⚫Federal Uni, Kashere — 12,083

8 🔴Federal Uni, Dutse — 11,664

9 🟠University of Ilorin — 11,152

10 🔴Umar Musa Yaradua Uni — 11,043

11 🟣University of Ibadan — 10,101

12 ⚫Bauchi State Uni — 10,031

🟠NC ⚫NE 🔴NW 🟣SW

#Statisense
(NELFUND)

What if every skill, ion, or idea you have could reach millions and turn into a thriving income stream? In today’s digital age, the internet and social media have opened the doors to the largest market in history – a global audience ready to connect with you. Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or expert, there’s money in every activity if you know how to harness the power of online platforms. Ready to discover how to transform your unique value into wealth? Let’s dive into the strategies that will help you dominate the digital marketplace!

Understand the Power of the Internet and Social Media

The internet has democratized access to information, markets, and audiences.

Social media platforms act as amplifiers for your message, allowing you to reach a global audience at little to no cost.

Identify the platforms most relevant to your field (e.g., TikTok for creative content, LinkedIn for professional services).



Identify Your Unique Value Proposition

What specific skill, product, or message can you offer that solves a problem or entertains a specific audience?

Define your niche clearly – the more specific, the better (e.g., 'Fitness for New Moms' instead of just 'Fitness').

Develop a Content Strategy

Determine the content formats that align with your goals – educational posts, entertaining videos, insightful articles, or live sessions.

Create a content calendar to maintain consistency.

Use a mix of evergreen content and trending topics to engage your audience.

Leverage Multiple Platforms for Maximum Reach

Repurpose content across platforms to maximize visibility (e.g., a blog post can be transformed into a video, infographic, and Twitter thread).

Use platform-specific features like Instagram Reels, TikTok challenges, and LinkedIn articles to boost engagement.

Implement Strategic Networking

Connect with influential figures in your niche – comment on their posts, share their content, and collaborate on projects.

relevant online communities and forums to establish your expertise and attract your target audience.

Utilize Paid Advertising for Targeted Outreach

Run targeted ads on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to reach specific demographics.

Use data analytics to refine your audience targeting and optimize ad spend.

Monetize Your Audience

Offer products, services, or exclusive content to your audience (e.g., online courses, e-books, consultation services).

Implement marketing to earn commissions by promoting relevant products.

Use platforms like Patreon or Substack for subscription-based content.

Track and Analyze Your Performance

Regularly review analytics to understand what content performs best and why.

Adjust your strategy based on data insights to maximize reach, engagement, and revenue potential.

Stay Adaptive and Relevant

Stay updated on platform algorithm changes and emerging trends.

Continuously test new content formats, messaging styles, and monetization strategies.

Engage with your audience regularly to maintain relevance and trust.


Noteworthy

The internet and social media are powerful tools for turning any skill, ion, or product into a profitable venture.

By strategically leveraging content, networking, and monetization strategies, you can tap into the biggest market in history – the global digital audience.

DR. MELCHISEDEC BANKOLE

This 2024/2025 season, Manchester City got no TROPHY!

2017/18 — Premier League, EFL Cup

2018/19 — Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, FA Community Shield

2019/20 — EFL Cup, FA Community Shield

2020/21 — Premier League, EFL Cup

2021/22 — Premier League

2022/23 — Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup

2023 — UEFA Super Cup

*2023/24 — Premier League, FA Community Shield

2024/25 — Null

*The only trophy celebrated in 2024 is the 2023/24 FA Community Shield Cup at the beginning of the 2024/25 season.

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Detailed Analysis of International Funding for Nairaland vs Sahara Reporters

Sahara Reporters

Sahara Reporters is a non-profit media organization focusing on transparency and ability in Nigeria through investigative and citizen journalism. It often receives funding from international foundations ing media freedom.

Funding Sources for Sahara Reporters

MacArthur Foundation:

Total: $1,300,000
Years: 2016-2019
Details:
2016: $600,000 over 3 years for website revamping, app development, civic media lab.
2019: $700,000 over 2 years for journalism training, youth mobilization.
Source: MacArthur Foundation website

Luminate:

Total: $2,897,000
Years: 2011-2017
Details:
2011: $150,000 (12 months), $300,000 (24 months).
2013: $1,085,000 (32 months).
2015: $1,122,000 (25 months).
2017: $240,000 (5 months).
Source: Luminate website

Ford Foundation:

Total: $100,000 (2015 confirmed), possibly $175,000 total.
Year: 2015
Details: For election coverage and media development.
Source: Ford Foundation website, Wikipedia

Omidyar Network:

Total: $450,000
Years: Not specified
Details: For journalism and civic engagement.
Source: Wikipedia

Nairaland

Nairaland is a Nigerian English-language internet forum founded by Seun Osewa in 2005. It seems to generate revenue through engagement and ments, targeting domestic s.

Funding Sources for Nairaland

No international organizations identified.
Revenue Model: Advertising, possibly personal investment by Seun Osewa.

Evidence:

Nairaland encourages advertising (Nairaland Forum).
Founder’s story suggests bootstrapping (Jarushub article).
Sources: Nairaland Forum, Jarushub article

Comparative Analysis

Sahara Reporters, a non-profit, receives millions in grants from international foundations. Nairaland, a commercial forum, possibly relies on ads with no international funding identified.

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US DOLLAR-NAIRA EXCHANGE RATE — LAST 5 CBN GOVERNORS

In 2004, one US dollar cost just ₦132.8 in Nigeria—a time when the naira held its ground. Fast forward to 2025, and that same dollar now demands a staggering ₦1599.5. What sparked this dramatic plunge? From oil booms to policy missteps, Let's unravel the dollar-naira saga through the tenures of five Central Bank of Nigeria governors, exposing the economic twists, political gambits, and global forces that reshaped a nation’s currency.

Soludo [29 May 2004—29 May 2009]
Start — ₦132.8
End — ₦134.5

Sanusi [3 Jun 2009—2 Jun 2014]
Start — ₦146.7
End — ₦155.7

Emefiele [3 Jun 2014 — 8 June 2023]
Start — ₦155.7
End — ₦462.4

Shonubi* [9 Jun 2023 — 22 Sept 2023]
Start — ₦462.5
End — ₦756.9
*served as the acting governor of CBN

Cardoso [23 Sept 2023 — till date]
Start — ₦756.9
Now — ₦1599.5

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(CBN Official rate)