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As a young AgEcon lecturer, I received a standing ovation from my students after an inspiring “Intro to Economics’s class” today. I was super elated. This has been my dream right from my undergrad days. Thanks to all my past, current and future 👩‍🏫 👨🏻‍🏫s @DrJoeAbah #EconTwitter

Politicians are the same.

The rate of autism is increasing rapidly, and this is why.

@ig89 I dont think so. But you have to provide a jointly signed consent letter. Check the requirements for E-Passport – The Nigeria High Commission London website share.google/s8z9VWCCCXvkc2…

Good morning. I have a question when applying for a nig passport for a child in the UK, is it a requirement for their mother to be present at the embassy? Thanks

A collaboration between @Johnnydrille and @edsheeran will be one of my all-time favourite songs. @MavinRecords @DONJAZZY let's make it happen.

Some of our present and past leaders will go abroad to deliver lectures or seminars as a show of stewardship, but won't be deemed fit to do so in our local varsity. Photo oops up and down.

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@Olusegunverdict Thank you, @Olusegunverdict, for another outstanding piece of writing. Our beloved country has failed to deliver on its promises to young people. Consequently, the pursuit in the UK continues regardless of their survival strategies. The solution to our challenges is in our hands.

@DHKRULLAH @whalesmyke @BTOofficial SK, add @NigeriaMFA, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Day 3 of peaceful #GiveUsAContact campaign Shoutout to every Nigerian in diaspora especially those living in the UK chasing passport renewal @BTOofficial has improved the process but when something goes wrong, who do you call? Nobody picks up. Nobody replies. #GiveUsAContact @YusufTuggar @MinOfInteriorNG Nigerians in Diaspora repost this. Your voice matters. One working email. One working number. That’s all we ask.

@DHKRULLAH @BTOofficial SK, no be @BTOofficial go give us contact for embassy oo, na Hon @YusufTuggar. He is responsible for all our foreign missions. As for passport issues, @BTOofficial needs to intervene.

Day 2 of peaceful #GiveUsAContact campaign @BTOofficial our people are missing job interviews, medical trips, family emergencies all because there’s no working contact to chase stuck passport applications. The system is better. The last mile is broken. Please sir help us fix the communication gap 🙏 #GiveUsAContact @MinOfInteriorNG @Nigerialondon

@_Aadeolaa @Nigerialondon @BTOofficial @MinOfInteriorNG Auntie Dee, I think we are tagging the wrong person. If our complaints are about the lack of communication from the Embassy, we should tag @YusufTuggar, who is the custodian of our embassies. Hon @BTOofficial is the one to be engaged for passport-related matters.

Touts shouldn’t be the link between Nigerians in the UK and Nigeria High Commission @Nigerialondon .@BTOofficial @MinOfInteriorNG Now is the time to fix the communication gap #GiveUsAContact

@Olusegunverdict Thank you for the in-depth review of our telecom industry. My first mobile phone experience was with my parents' Nokia 3310 (The OG). Competition drives efficiency. Sir, you need to x-ray the FG decision on the discriminatory Band model that wasn't experienced in telecom. HAGDA.

@OluwatobiAjayiJ @mogination does the story resonate with you?

I want to share a story. I have probably only told one or two people before. It was 2019. I was building Nord, I owned 100% at this time, and I had to go to China because some of our important suppliers needed to see me and discuss the way forward. I had spent months selling my dream to them, yet there was still no significant order. I had to fly to China to buy more time. However, I did not have enough money. I was very low on cash. Yet I knew that if I did not go on that trip, the suppliers would see me as unserious and the company would slowly just collapse. I have a good friend who has always been inspired by what I do and my accomplishments. He expressed interest in investing in Nord and I suggested that we visit the suppliers in China together. My plan was simple. I would pay for my flight and we would share a room where he would cover most of the room cost, while I showed him what we could do with our supply chain. He lives in London and I live in Nigeria. We were supposed to fly and land almost at the same time, although he was scheduled to arrive a few hours before me. A few hours before his flight, he called me to say he could not make it because of a logistical mix up. He told me last year, in 2025, that he actually had a serious medical emergency and might have died if he had not been in the UK where he was comfortable and had access to care. At the time, I did not know this. He did not tell me it was that serious. I simply felt he had abandoned me once the scale of the investment became obvious to him. Still, I was kind on the phone and told him it was okay. He remembered that. My already difficult but important trip suddenly became much more difficult, but I knew I still had to go. I flew to China and landed alone. We had initially planned to stay in a $100 per night room which we would share. Of course, I could not stay in a $100 per night room with my budget anymore, so I told my Chinese partner and friend to find me a really cheap hotel that was still close to town. He took me to one hotel that had a horrible smell. It was going for $25 per night. I was going to take it until I saw that the toilet was a pit toilet. I said, “No, e never bad like this.” I asked him to find me a hotel with a normal toilet. He took me to another one. The smell was ok, it looked neat, and it had a normal WC. It was $40 per night. I took it. I stayed a few days in Guangzhou, then took trains to other cities where my suppliers were located, staying in hotels that cost about $35 to $40 per night. A few days before my return, I had to visit an important supplier in a city that required a flight. I had to call Nigeria and asked that they send me some change I put somewhere. I think about $150 was sent through Western U. I used it to buy the flight ticket, attended the meeting, and then returned to Guangzhou for the last two days. When I landed back in Guangzhou, I had almost no money left. I probably had the equivalent of about $5. It could not buy anything meaningful, but I kept it just to convince myself mentally that I was not completely at zero. Psychologically, I was very low. The hotel had complimentary breakfast. That was what I would eat in the morning, and then I would go the entire day without eating. I would drink water all day and go for my meetings while my Chinese friend drove me around. He did not know I was that low on cash. Some days we would get complimentary lunch from the suppliers we visited. On other days, we did not. I just maintained an outward positive attitude even though I was tired and hungry, honestly I was just waiting for the day of my flight so I could finally return to Nigeria. On the day of the flight, my friend found a way to get me to the airport (that is a story for another day, as that was the day he suspected I was really low on cash). As usual, I had eaten only breakfast, and the flight was at 00:50 am. I was hungry and tired, I could not buy anything while we waited to board.

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Grateful to announce the successful completion of my PhD from @UniRdg_SAPD @UniofReading. My deepest thanks to @TETFundNg (AST&D) for fully funding this journey, and to my supervisors for their exceptional mentorship. This milestone is a collective achievement🤲🌟 @DrJoeAbah

NIUK ELECTION NOTICE – VOTER REGISTRATION AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM NOW OPEN Dear Community Members, As part of preparations for the upcoming NIUK elections, the Electoral Committee has officially opened the registration process for both voters and aspiring candidates. These forms are an important step in ensuring a transparent, fair and well-organised electoral process. All members who wish to participate in the election, either as voters or as candidates, are required to complete the appropriate form. Expression of Interest Form (For Members Who Wish to Contest): forms.gle/CnTh1Zowa2SUxu… Voters’ Registration Form (For Members Who Wish to Vote): forms.gle/Ex7upYiwMLj1iU… We strongly encourage all eligible members to register. Participating in this process helps strengthen our structure and ensures that the leadership of NIUK reflects the will of the community. Please ensure that you provide accurate information when completing the forms. Further details regarding screening, eligibility and election timelines will be communicated in due course. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to the continued growth and accountability of our community. Signed NIUK Electoral Committee

Come join us for important updates from your Eleco this Wednesday in view of our forthcoming elections.

Come join us for important updates from your Eleco this Wednesday in view of our forthcoming elections.

NIUK INAUGURAL ELECTION GUIDELINES Issued by the NIUK Electoral Committee Dear Community Members, Following the ratification of the NIUK constitution, it becomes imperative for the community to conduct elections to elect the Non-Executive Board members and Executive members in line with Article 8 of the NIUK constitution 2026. The Electoral Committee hereby publish the NIUK inaugural election guidelines. These guidelines set out how the inaugural election will be conducted, who may vote and contest, the positions available, and the key dates from Monday, 9 February 2026, to Saturday, 16 May 2026. They are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and full participation by all eligible members. All community members are encouraged to read this document carefully and comply with the guidelines provided. For more information, please visit niukcommunity.com/elections

@VisserLola @akin_adesina @akinwale_cfi @Samsonprolific @Femi__Adekoya @edobong_akpabio @tunde_banjoko Happy birthday @akin_adesina May your days be long.

Our dear @akin_adesina, today marks another new year in your age. We say a Happy birthday to you. May God grant you many more birthdays celebrated in good health🎉🎁🎂💕 @akinwale_cfi @Samsonprolific @Femi__Adekoya @edobong_akpabio @tunde_banjoko