Ingya David Aondona 🇳🇬

For decades, the country was bleeding trillions of Naira on artificial lifelines. The fuel subsidy and artificially pegged Naira exchange rates were massive financial black holes that benefited smugglers and corrupt elites while bankrupting the national treasury. ​The current government chose a "shock therapy" approach, yank off the bandages all at once to stop the bleeding, save the country from total insolvency, and build up foreign reserves. The long-term plan is that by letting the market find its real baseline, it will eventually stabilize, choke out arbitrage, and finally attract real foreign investment to boost local production. ​The tragic catch? While these aggressive structural reforms may look correct on a central bank spreadsheet, the immediate cost is being paid in human suffering. The economy might be getting salvaged, but the citizens are the ones bleeding out in the process.

Tinubu took eggs from 600 naira to 6k Fuel from 185 to 1400 Rice from 40k to 100k Sure spray from 800 to 5k Cerave cream from 15k to 35k Bread from 400 to 1500 Toyota Camry from 4m to 10m Garri from 500 to 1500 This government is demonic

Comparing Canada to Nigeria ignores our severe domestic reality. According to recent UNODC data, drug use prevalence in Nigeria sits at 14.4%, nearly triple the global average. 1 in 3 regular cannabis users here are already facing dependency, and we simply lack the mental health infrastructure to handle a commercial surge. ​We also can't even effectively regulate our open pharmaceutical markets, which fueled the tramadol and codeine crisis. How do we police an industrial cannabis market? ​Instead of a commercial free-for-all that risks overwhelming our youth, the smart move is decriminalizing simple possession to keep users out of jail, while directing the NDLEA to fiercely intercept large-scale, unregulated foreign imports. ​Execution and regulation must come before commercialization.

The visionless Nigerian government and its Customs Service are once again celebrating the seizure and destruction of cannabis, this time confiscating over ₦16 billion worth reportedly imported from Canada. Meanwhile, countries like Canada are generating billions in tax revenue, jobs, medical research, industrial production, and exports from the regulated cannabis industry, while Nigeria remains trapped in backward, tunnel-vision policies rooted in ignorance and hypocrisy. The same Western countries whose products you criminalize today may tomorrow flood your markets with “certified” cannabis exports under international trade frameworks, while dismissing locally grown Nigerian cannabis as “substandard.” #AACOurParty

@hafiz_ngn Don't forget Omorinsola Babajide, Super Falcons & AS Roma

Nigerian players are winning leagues across Europe this season 🇳🇬🏆 1. Victor Osimhen - Turkish League champion 🇹🇷 2. Kelechi Iheanacho - Scottish League champion 🏴 Who’s cooking next?

@hafiz_ngn Bro....This is good.

If you’re moving from Nigeria 🇳🇬 to the UK 🇬🇧 and you’re unsure which city to choose, here’s a quick shortcut to save you hours of research. 🇬🇧 London = 🇳🇬 Lagos. Same pressure, same movement, same feeling that everybody is chasing something bigger. 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes = 🇳🇬 Abuja. Clean, planned, structured, and somehow still making roundabouts a lifestyle. 🇬🇧 Edinburgh = 🇳🇬 Port Harcourt. Oil city energy, straight-faced people, and zero interest in pretending life is cheap. 🇬🇧 Birmingham = 🇳🇬 Kano. Young city, serious hustle, and enough commercial weight to matter without needing London’s validation. 🇬🇧 Leicester = 🇳🇬 Benin City. Community everywhere, cultures mixing easily, and enough Naija presence to make the move feel softer. 🇬🇧 Manchester = 🇳🇬 Ibadan. Proud identity, deep culture, and a city that does not need to shout before you notice its influence. 🇬🇧 Leeds = 🇳🇬 Kaduna. Quietly important. Practical people. No unnecessary noise, just real life and real work. 🇬🇧 Bristol = 🇳🇬 Enugu. Clean energy. Creative crowd. A softer pace, but still enough ambition to keep things moving. 🇬🇧 Bradford = 🇳🇬 Ilorin. Affordable, underrated, and built more on real community than on hype. Which one did I get right and which one did I miss?

The money isn't hidden in some account. It’s a £746M ($940M+) financing deal backed by UK Export Finance and Citi. The funds are legally tied directly to upgrading and automating the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos to stop the massive gridlocks and crash the cost of clearing goods.

@david_ingya @PeterObi point us to where the money is or being implemented

State visits by Leaders are not tourism, and diplomacy is not a fashion parade. Every foreign trip undertaken by a government must deliver measurable benefits to the people, including investments, technology transfer, trade agreements, factory expansion, industrial partnerships, and job creation. During President Trump’s recent visit to China, the American delegation reportedly included a few top government officials, and many of the biggest figures in global business and technology: Consequently, huge trade deals worth several billion dollars including about 200 Boeing orders were achieved. The list of the entourage included 1. Donald J. Trump – President of the United States 2. Marco Rubio – Secretary of State 3. Pete Hegseth – Secretary of Defence 4. Elon Musk – CEO, Tesla & SpaceX 5. Jensen Huang – CEO, Nvidia 6. Tim Cook – CEO, Apple 7. Larry Fink – CEO, BlackRock 8. Stephen Schwarzman – CEO, Blackstone 9. Kelly Ortberg – CEO, Boeing 10. Brian Sikes – CEO, Cargill 11. Jane Fraser – CEO, Citigroup 12. Larry Culp – CEO, General Electric 13. David Solomon – CEO, Goldman Sachs 14. Sanjay Mehrotra – CEO, Micron Technology 15.Cristiano Amon – CEO, Qualcomm 16. Dina P. McCormick – President of Meta 17. Ryan McInerney – CEO, Visa 18. Michael Miebach – President, Mastercard 19. Jim Anderson – CEO, Coherent 20. Jacob Thaysen – CEO, Illumina That is how serious nations approach diplomacy, by aligning foreign policy with economic expansion, industrial growth, innovation, and national productivity. I hope that lessons can be learned from these recent visits comparing them with the President of Nigeria’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom. A large entourage of politicians, aides, and government officials travelled, yet Nigerians are still asking a simple question: what exactly did Nigeria bring home? Which factories are coming to Nigeria? What power, technology, manufacturing, agricultural, or industrial agreements were secured? How many direct jobs will this visit create for Nigerian youths? What investments were attracted? What measurable economic outcomes can the ordinary Nigerian point to? The delegation reportedly included: 1. President Bola Tinubu 2. Senator (Mrs) Tinubu 3.12 governors 4.9 ministers 5.7 members of the National Assembly 6. Over 20 senior State House staff 7. Over 30 security personnel 8. Over 10 domestic staff 9. Several supporters and associates It is not enough to ride horses, wear matching uniforms, attend royal banquets, and release glossy photographs. Symbolism without substance cannot feed hungry citizens. Today, Nigeria is in decline, battling serious insecurity, food insecurity, unemployment, a weakened naira, declining industrial productivity, and worsening poverty. At a time when millions of Nigerians struggle daily to afford food and survive economic hardship, every kobo spent on foreign trips must produce tangible national value: investments, factories, jobs, exports, infrastructure, and economic opportunities. Nigeria needs leadership that is focused less on optics and more on productivity; less on ceremony and more on measurable economic results. A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

@doba_zie @PeterObi It’s really not that hard to have an intellectual conversation. You just do a little research, bring actual facts, and present them. But I guess when you lack substance, resorting to hostility and gutter behavior is the only coping mechanism left.

@david_ingya @PeterObi shut up the 746m is a loan granted by uk to nigeria to open ports to be run by the uk

@Admiral_Cyborg It is important that we present the facts accurately, this was a joint operation. That said, it remains deeply concerning that terrorist elements continue to find safe havens and thrive within our northern communities. We must confront this reality to find lasting solutions.

ISIS second in command was hiding in Nigeria and DSS couldn't figure it out, the Army kept going after soldiers who complained about feeding, even went after a civilian (Justice Crack). DSS were more interested in Gbajamiala vs Elliot bout... Then the US got the intell and acted on it! Tomorrow they'll tell us it's Chima from Enugu, that sells spare parts, that fed the Intel to USA.

The claim that the Nigerian stock market lost 1.2 trillion naira is factually incorrect. Daily trading data from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) shows the All-Share Index dropped by 0.76%, which translates to a standard market fluctuation of roughly 1.2 billion naira, not a trillion-naira crash. ​Far from operating in two split realities, the market’s underlying metrics show a highly unified environment. Total market capitalization stands strong at over 160 trillion naira, boasting an impressive 60.8% gain year-to-date. Minor daily drops are standard, healthy profit-taking by investors, not indicators of economic decoupling. ​The diplomatic push at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali is designed to complement this local strength. Bringing Nigerian business leaders into regional summits helps scale our domestic corporations into continental brands, ultimately expanding the exact tax base and corporate stability that anchors the NGX at home.

The Nigerian stock market lost over N1.2 trillion yesterday. The government is currently at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali announcing foreign investments. Two simultaneous Nigerias are operating at all times. One for the press release. One for the rest of us. #NGX #NigeriaEconomy

With respect, H.E. Peter Obi’s critique conflates multilateral trade summits with bilateral state visits. President Tinubu’s engagements in Kenya and Rwanda were aimed at driving intra-African trade and expanding the footprint of Nigeria’s private sector. Far from a ceremonial parade, these summits included top Nigerian business leaders; such as Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, and representatives from Access Holdings and Coronation Group,who actively negotiated regional expansion and financial integration. ​This aligns with a consistent diplomatic strategy seen during past engagements in India, France, and Germany, where the administration used state leverage to back Nigerian enterprises, secure billions in investment commitments, and de-risk cross-border trade. True economic diplomacy requires positioning our primary job creators where global and continental capital meet.

@otegaogra Critique is only as sharp as the data behind it. Reading H.E. Peter Obi’s recent statement makes me question if we are even looking at the same timeline of events in Kenya and Rwanda. Intellectual rigor matters.

This statement by Mr Gregory Peter Obi shows a continued lack of understanding of how the apparatus of state, and indeed a Presidency, works. At best, it is lacking in critical thought. As President and Diplomat in Chief, President Bola Tinubu has consistently travelled with Nigerian champions of business and industry, drawn from a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, agriculture, fintech, technology, oil and gas, aviation, and services. In Nairobi, Kenya, earlier this week, at least twelve of our national business champions were present, including the two richest Black men in the world, Aliko Dangote and Abdul Samad Rabiu. Also present were Jim Ovia, Tony Elumelu, Kola Karim, Wale Tinubu, Gbenga Oyebode, and others. In Kigali, Rwanda, just two days ago, President Bola Tinubu was accompanied by even more Nigerian business leaders. At every opportunity during the Forum, he highlighted them, celebrated them, advocated for them, and pushed for opportunities for them to scale across Africa. That is what serious leadership does. It does not reduce the state to one man. It builds systems, opens doors, creates platforms, and allows institutions and enterprise to outlive the tenure of any individual. Please, take a leaf from our President, who understands that processes, systems, structures, and institutionalisation are what make governance and its impact sustainable long after office. Three governors after your time in office are still trying to fix the consequences of your institutionalised “only me” approach to governing a state, an approach which left “no tangible legacy”, to quote you directly. O’tega P.S.: I genuinely look forward to the day when your interventions are shaped by original thought and novel ideas, rather than by shallow analogies to others that offer more theatre than substance.

We must separate politics from governance. In 2015, the APC rode on popular national sentiment to gain power. Was it morally correct? Debatable. Was it politically beneficial? Clearly. ​Furthermore, the facts regarding subsidy removal are indisputable. The Buhari administration effectively ended the policy by making zero financial provisions for it past June 2023 in the 2023 budget; President Tinubu simply announced its reality at his inauguration. Let us also not forget that every major presidential candidate in the 2023 election explicitly promised to remove the fuel subsidy if they won. These are the documented facts.

@eruan20 @david_ingya @ShangguanJiewen @scarfizal Pls tell him. BAT protested against subsidy removal in 2012. 11yrs later, That was the first thing the crook removed when he became President.

China built a $20 billion oil refinery in Nigeria Western nations kept Nigeria dependent, refining it abroad, and selling it back to them. Now Nigeria is exporting refined gasoline. This is what economic sovereignty looks like.

On May 5, 2026, IGP Olatunji Disu ordered all police personnel nationwide to wear complete uniforms with visible name tags on duty, exempting only undercover officers. Proper identification remains a non-negotiable operational standard for transparency and public trust. Furthermore, An active police officer must maintain peak mental alertness and emotional stability to handle firearms and make split-second operational decisions. Consuming narcotics like marijuana or snuff on duty impairs judgment, delays reaction time, and violates the police code of conduct. @PoliceNG This video speaks for itself.

VIDEO: A viral video shows comedian MC Okrika confronting police officers in Ikom, Cross River State, over an alleged ₦150k extortion, while pointing out an officer holding suspected weed.

An objective and necessary analysis, Mr O'tega. The S&P upgrade to 'B' is a tangible indicator that the global financial market is responding to Nigeria’s structural corrections, specifically the removal of arbitrage in the FX market and the fiscal breathing room from subsidy removal. ​However, as you rightly noted, the critical bridge to cross now is transmission. Macroeconomic stability is only a victory when it lowers the cost of doing business, stimulates local manufacturing, and directly eases the current cost-of-living pressures for the average Nigerian. ​Turning the corner is step one; ensuring the resulting capital inflows fund critical infrastructure and production is step two. The discipline must remain airtight.

S&P’s Upgrade: Nigeria’s Reform Story Is Being Priced Differently ~ O’tega Ogra Nigeria’s latest upgrade by S&P Global Ratings from B minus to B, with a stable outlook, is an important vote of confidence in the difficult but necessary reforms being implemented under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It confirms what we have consistently said. Nigeria is turning the corner, not by chance, not by rhetoric, but by the courage to take decisions that should have been taken years ago. This is not just about a rating. It is about credibility returning to the Nigerian economy. S&P points to stronger oil production, increased domestic refining capacity, improved balance of payments, rising foreign exchange reserves, exchange rate liberalisation, stronger fiscal revenue, and the government’s continued commitment to reform. These are the foundations of a more stable economy. For years, Nigeria paid heavily for postponed decisions. Subsidies drained revenue and foreign exchange. Multiple exchange rates rewarded arbitrage instead of productivity. Oil earnings were weakened by theft, leakages, and poor remittance discipline. The tax base remained too narrow for a country of our size and ambition. President Tinubu chose a different path. He chose correction over comfort. He chose reform over illusion. He chose the harder road because serious nations are not built on temporary relief that mortgages the future. That is what this upgrade recognises. But this is not the moment for empty triumphalism. Many Nigerians still feel the pressure of food prices, transport costs, and the cost of living. Mr President is aware and doing the hard work to close that gap. The point is that the foundation is being repaired. And foundations matter because no household can enjoy lasting relief from an economy built on weak revenue, scarce foreign exchange, artificial pricing, expensive borrowing, and fiscal pretence. For the regular Nigerian, the upgrade does not mean prices fall tomorrow morning. It means the country is becoming less risky, more investable, and better positioned to attract capital, support jobs, finance infrastructure, reduce pressure on debt service, and create the conditions for real recovery. The real test now is transmission. The gains must move from the report to the road, from reserves to relief, from investor confidence to factory floors, from improved revenue to better public services, from macro stability to household dignity. And they will. We have a President that has the capacity and the depth to ensure this happens in the quickest possible time while guaranteeing our country’s long term sustainability and shared prosperity. At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, President Tinubu made the wider point clearly. Africa must put its own house in order, but the world must also stop pricing the continent through old suspicion when African countries reform, stabilise, produce, and take hard decisions. So yes, Nigeria welcomes S&P’s upgrade. It is useful. It is positive. It strengthens confidence. But it also reminds us that Africa must build its own instruments of confidence. We must earn global respect while developing credible African institutions that understand our markets, our resilience, our informality, our demographics, and the full texture of our reform journey. That is the balance. We welcome external validation. We however will never outsource national conviction. Nigeria has not fully arrived yet, but Nigeria has turned the corner for good. And once a serious nation turns, the duty is to keep moving with discipline, courage, compassion, and the quiet confidence of a country that knows its future will not be handed to it. It will be built.

This latest development serves as a significant paradigm shift and likely a major setback for specific internal elements within Nigeria who quietly benefit from the perpetuation of terror. ​It is crucial to recognize that while these unpatriotic actors masterfully project a facade of civic concern, their true objective is far more calculated. They actively weaponize the ongoing crisis, utilizing national suffering as mere fuel to systematically undermine and delegitimize the government's efforts on the global stage. ​The takeaway is clear, true progress is impossible without exposing those who view national tragedy as a political commodity.

Neither the U.S. nor Nigerian authorities immediately disclosed the exact location or operational details surrounding the mission. The development marks one of the most significant counterterrorism operations involving U.S. and Nigerian forces in recent years against transnational terrorist elements linked to the Islamic Statenetwork.

Nigeria’s upgrade to a 'B' credit rating by S&P and Fitch reflects restored institutional credibility under President Tinubu. While still in the speculative tier, consecutive upgrades mean global markets and development partners are now willing to extend credit on much better terms.

S&P lifted Nigeria’s credit rating for the first time since 2012, citing higher oil prices and the country’s improved capacity to refine and export crude bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Nigeria’s upgrade to a 'B' credit rating by S&P and Fitch reflects restored institutional credibility under President Tinubu. While still in the speculative tier, consecutive upgrades mean global markets and development partners are now willing to extend credit on much better terms.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐏𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀’𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐘 𝐒&𝐏 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 The Federal Government welcomes the decision by S&P Global Ratings to upgrade Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’ with a Stable Outlook. This latest upgrade by S&P follows similar positive rating actions in 2025 by Fitch Ratings and Moody's Ratings. It further reinforces growing international confidence in Nigeria’s economic reform trajectory, policy consistency, and medium-term growth prospects. These independent assessments collectively affirm that the difficult but necessary reforms undertaken under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, are yielding measurable results and laying the foundation for a more stable, transparent, and resilient economy. In particular, S&P highlighted improvements in Nigeria’s external position, stronger balance of payments dynamics, increased oil production, expanding domestic refining and export capacity, and the sustained implementation of key macroeconomic reforms including foreign exchange market liberalisation. The agency also recognised ongoing fiscal reforms aimed at broadening the tax base, improving public revenue mobilisation, enhancing fiscal transparency, and strengthening debt sustainability. Notably, Nigeria’s debt-to-revenue ratio has improved significantly since 2023 and is projected to decline further as reforms continue to mature. The upgrades by Fitch, Moody’s, and now S&P send a strong signal to global investors, development partners, financial markets, and the international business community that Nigeria is regaining macroeconomic credibility and restoring confidence in the management of its economy. The government remains firmly committed to prudent fiscal management, macroeconomic stability, and structural reforms that promote inclusive and sustainable growth. We have maintained our position against the reintroduction of inefficient fuel subsidies which historically created significant fiscal distortions, incentivised smuggling, weakened foreign exchange liquidity, and diverted scarce public resources away from critical national priorities. We remain committed to a market-driven economy anchored on transparency, competition, and effective regulatory oversight. Accordingly, the Federal Government will continue to uphold policies that support free enterprise, respect private investment, and provide a stable and predictable environment for businesses and investors to thrive. While these positive ratings developments are encouraging, we recognise that the work ahead remains substantial. We are focused on addressing inflationary pressures, improving food security, expanding decent job opportunities, and ensuring that economic growth translates into meaningful and inclusive prosperity for all Nigerians. The Federal, States and Local Governments will continue to implement reforms with discipline, pragmatism, and compassion while maintaining close engagement with citizens and all stakeholders. The Federal Government appreciates the resilience, patience, and support of Nigerians in this reform journey. The improving outlook from leading global rating agencies will further position our country to attract investments and and enhance the country's ability to secure financing on more favourable terms. We are strengthened in our resolve to build a stronger economy that is globally competitive, fiscally sustainable, and works for all Nigerians. 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐨 𝐎𝐲𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝘍𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢

@official_esclub From the left side of your screen, Austin Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, Sunday Oliseh,Taribo West, Uche Ukechukwu,Kan Nwankwo. Victor Ikpeba, Tijani Babangida, Mobi Oparaku, Celestine Babayaro and Joseph Dosu.

🇳🇬🥇 Only true legends can name 5 members of this iconic 1996 Dream Team💭

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@david_ingya @IGGYAZALEA What are you rattling on about? 😂 Brazil will always be 1 of the favourites going into a tournament. Recent form means nothing going into a tournament. Win a handful a games and lift the trophy

Im predicting France will win the World Cup.