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From SAP to Self-Reliance: How Nigeria is Rebuilding with Purpose Written by Adeboye Prince Adetu Ibrahim Babangida  Ernest Shonekan  President Bola Hamed Tinubu and Okonjo Iweala Once again, foreign voices are advising Africa—this time on taxation. Some commentators claim high taxes here are just for show, to appease foreign lenders while impoverishing our people. But this view ignores a deeper truth: the lasting harm of externally imposed policies, and Nigeria’s bold, homegrown efforts to repair the damage. I speak from lived experience—and from watching history unfold in real time. It was 1986 when President Ibrahim Babangida announced the Structural Adjustment Programme. In those days, I read the newspapers daily expecially the evening times which was cheaper than the morning newspapers then, trying to grasp the forces reshaping our nation. I remember a report where Ernest Shonekan—then Managing Director of UAC, a conglomerate formed by the British—was asked at Lagos airpo...

Ilupeju Secondary School's Pioneer Set (84/85) Evolves into Elders Forum at 200th Meeting Mrs Taiwo Oladipupo Ogedengbe  Adeboye Prince Adetu  Mrs Fausat Owoseni Odesanya  Mrs Funmilayo Sanwo  Mr Lafeef Kareem Pastor Tosin T Adekala  Engr Francis Abimbola  Baba Rasak Jimoh Baba Aderemi Ismail Taiwo  Chief Moftau Soga Engr. Dimeji Sanusi  Hadjia Ayisat Balogun Otunbade  Prince Jimoh Ajasa  In a landmark gathering that blended memories with forward vision, the pioneering 1984/85 graduating set of Ilupeju Secondary School—the school's first-ever graduating class—celebrated its 200th monthly reunion in December 2025. Hosted by Mrs. Aminat Adekunle Opadeyi at her home in Alagbole Akute, Ogun State, the meeting was not merely a reunion but a historic pivot. This milestone session followed a momentous decision taken at their previous meeting, hosted by Otunba Waliu Olaosebikan in Bajulaye, Somolu, Lagos. The set unanimously agreed to transition...

  Benue State, Nigeria – In a significant social event merging political and traditional spheres, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief George Akume, has entered into matrimony with Queen Zaynab, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Chief Akume, 72, a former Governor of Benue State and a prominent political figure, wed Queen Zaynab, formerly known as Zaynab Otiti Obanor. The bride was previously married to the Ooni of Ife; their high-profile traditional marriage took place in March 2016 in Benin City, Edo State, with subsequent ceremonies in Ile-Ife, Osun State. That union concluded in 2017 after approximately 17 months. Public records indicate that prior to her marriage to the Ooni, Queen Zaynab had been married to a former Governor of Jigawa State, a Dubai-based businessman, and a Qatar Prince. Her marriage to Chief Akume marks her fifth publicly known union. The new development has generated considerable public interest, linking a k...

 How to Register Your Limited Liability Company on CAC for Less Than ₦15,000 – A Soft Landing in Nigeria’s New Tax System In the wake of Nigeria’s new tax law reforms, having a registered business is no longer just a formality….it’s a necessity. A registered Limited Liability Company (LLC) not only gives your business credibility but also provides you with legal protection, access to formal finance, and a structured way to comply with tax obligations. The good news? You can now register your business on the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) website yourself for less than ₦15,000.  Now listen, Why Registering an LLC Is Important Now The new tax system in Nigeria has shifted focus towards formal businesses. Unregistered ventures may face higher taxes, penalties, or limitations when trying to access loans and grants. By registering, you: - Gain legal recognition and limited liability protection. - Can open a corporate bank account. - Qualify for government incentives, grants, an...

The Joint Revenue Board (JRB), formerly known as the Joint Tax Board (JTB), has placed a nationwide ban on the collection of road taxes, levies, and related charges through checkpoints, including the use of road stickers by state and non-state actors. This decisive move is part of a broader, ongoing effort to sanitise Nigeria’s tax administration, eliminate multiple taxation, and significantly improve the ease of doing business across the federation. Key Additional Facts and Context: 1. Legal & Administrative Basis: The ban is not merely a policy suggestion but is grounded in the Schedule to the Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Act, Cap. T2, LFN 2004. This law explicitly states that "Road taxes, cart fees, wheel barrow fees" and similar charges are not authorized for collection by any government tier. The JRB's action is thus an enforcement of long-standing, but often ignored, federal law. 2. Target of the Ban: The prohibition specifically targets:    ·...

 During an interview with the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Halilu Ahmad Getso asked why some of Buhari’s close associates were accused of corruption, yet he didn’t take action against them as the public expected. 😭 Buhari smiled and responded: > “I told everyone to hold firmly to the trust given to them, because one day, even after I leave office, their actions may be exposed. Everything will be reviewed based on what you did while in office, since government records contain everything. And let no one call me to defend them. They should go and defend their own actions.” This was a powerful warning and a message that resonates deeply about integrity in public office.

 JUST IN: Court Remands Former Minister, Chris Ngige To Kuje Prison 🔥 🔥  Former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of the bail application. Justice Mariam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory High Court issued the remand order on Friday, after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the ex-Anambra governor in court over a N2.2bn corruption allegation. The judge adjourned the case to Monday, 15th December, for the hearing of the bail application. Ngige was arraigned on an eight-count charge.

 Twenty-One Economic Miracles Currently Happening Under President Tinubu One: Our foreign reserves have crossed the $45 billion mark for the first time in six years. It is now the fourth-highest on the African continent.  Two: The prudent management of our foreign reserves under President Tinubu has led to a 3.93% GDP growth in the immediate past quarter and 4.23% growth in the quarter before that (Q2, 2025).   Three: Nigeria, under President Tinubu, has, within two years, moved from being Africa's biggest petrol importer to becoming West Africa's largest exporter of the same product.  Four: For the first time in over a decade, Nigeria has overshot its OPEC quota for three consecutive months and is set to do the same for the fourth month, producing an average of 1.71 million barrels per day.  Five: President Tinubu gave Nigerian airlines direct flights to London's Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom, London's Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, São Paulo, Brazil,...

 He announced this at a stakeholders meeting at the government house in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Fubara said he decided to leave the PDP to support President Bola Tinubu of the APC, saying that he would have become a former governor without Tinubu’s support. “The reason why we are still standing is because of that place, and the truth is, without Mr President, there wouldn’t be any His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara; it would have been the former governor “So, we have every reason because the truth, let nobody be fooled in this state, we have the people, we have the supporters. Our only thank-you to Mr President is to support him, and we cannot support the President in isolation; “We cannot support the President if we don’t fully identify with him, not backyard support. So, we have taken that decision today since we have gotten the pass. Everyone here who had followed me, who had suffered with me, our decision today, this evening, we are moving to APC,” Fubara said

 You need to be eating 35 eggs weekly, and you know what that means? At ₦200 per egg × 35 = ₦7,000 every week just on eggs! The real move? Start rearing Noiler birds yourself. With just 8–10 Noiler hens in your backyard, those 35 eggs become practically free after the initial setup (and you’ll probably have extra to sell). Even with 6 birds you’re already saving big, but 8 gives you full coverage plus surplus. Noiler hens are tough, disease-resistant, eat local feeds, and still drop 4–5 big eggs each per week. By @Naija_Farmers on X

 The word Ebo/ Ètùtù has been so demonized that poeple forgets they are mere Yoruba words.  Everybody on earth is an Elebo/Eletutu  irrespective of your beliefs.  1. When you are going out of the house and your child wouldn't stop crying just to follow you, the first thing you think about is how to make her stop crying. That's when you start petting her, you promise to buy her somethings when coming back; you might even give her some snacks to calm her down. Most of the time it works, then you are able to leave. What you did for your child is ÈTÙTÙ.  2. As a wife when your husband stayed out too late at night and you are very angry at him, the first thing that comes to mind is to call him to know why he is not back yet.  When he answers the phone and he explains that he is on his way but got a bit delayed because he wants to get you his beautiful wife shawarma or barbecue, I am sure your mood will lighten up because of his thoughtfulness. What your husband ...