Every difficult thing attempted is worthwhile. With success or failure, effort (and a little courage) gives you something vital in return.
— Simon sarris
@tunmie_o it’s on par with how institutions are run here.
Free from consequences, they just say anything. They treat their customers as if stupid and uninformed.
Only thing I will remember about MTN is their extortion, exploitation and subsequent lies. They are a good example of the Nigerian symptom.
There’s no drive to even provide any kind of reasonable service because no one checks them for impropriety. That’s why they carry on.
'The issue of unlimited data on mobile networks: it doesn't exist anywhere in the world except if you're paying a fortune. There's a limit because you can never build enough capacity for everyone to be on an unlimited bundle, and you think you'll provide a quality of service that is decent,' says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola.
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It's the influence of Nigerian hierarchical culture. Government officials aren't servants of the people but rather powers that need to be appeased, lobbied to hopefully, grant the request of the people.
A leader is only strong as the people he serves rightly and justly.
Our language around governance is so interesting in Nigeria. We talk like when someone wins an election, the money and resources of the state become their personal largesse and any progress or work that happens is because they’re kind enough to “dash” us.
Dear Young Nigerians,
One lesson from the 2023 elections, particularly in Lagos, should never be forgotten.
In the period following the presidential election and leading up to the governorship election, we witnessed a troubling shift in public discourse. Conversations that should have focused on competence, governance, development, and the future of our nation were gradually diverted towards tribal sentiments, ethnic divisions, and unnecessary suspicion among citizens.
Many sincere and well-meaning Nigerians participated in these conversations without realising that they were being drawn into narratives carefully designed by others.
Throughout history, whenever politicians find it difficult to compete on ideas, performance, character, or vision, some resort to exploiting the fault lines of ethnicity, religion, and identity. Their calculation is simple: a divided people are easier to manipulate than a united people.
Today, I see similar efforts emerging again, sometimes in more subtle and sophisticated ways. Narratives are planted, amplified, and circulated, often by individuals who genuinely believe they are defending a worthy cause, without recognizing the broader agenda behind such campaigns.
Let me state clearly that Pastor Enoch Adeboye remains one of the foremost fathers of faith in our nation. For decades, he has consistently preached the virtues of peace, prayer, love, reconciliation, and national unity. Even when faced with provocation, his response has always reflected humility, restraint, wisdom, and grace.
At 84 years of age, it would be unfair for young and able-bodied Nigerians to transfer to him responsibilities that properly belong to them. The task of building a better Nigeria rests primarily on the shoulders of the younger generation. It is their duty to lead the conversations, champion the reforms, and drive the positive change our nation urgently requires.
We must be careful not to become instruments in the hands of those who secretly nurture division while publicly preaching unity. In most cases, their target is not the individual being attacked; instead, it is the person who is attacking. Their real objective is to weaken the bonds that hold us together as one people and one nation.
I therefore urge all young Nigerians: do not allow anyone to recruit you into hatred. Do not allow anyone to weaponise your ethnicity, your faith, or your admiration for respected leaders.
Question every narrative. Verify every claim. Follow the facts. Resist manipulation.
The Nigeria of our dreams can only be built by citizens who refuse to be divided, who choose unity over hatred, and who place our collective future above narrow interests.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
@Mr_Sprime for risk but i’ll always advice to leave a work situation that’s isn’t serving one’s professional goal and worst of all infringes on dignity.
It doesn’t have to be life threatening to do that, i’ll even argue staying could potential endanger one’s life.
@Mr_Sprime not just historical as they also affect the present, you’ve invested so much time and energy and even if situations are not ideal and maybe even a bit degrading, it’s easier to deal with certainty than uncertainty.
i can only speak anecdotally because i have some appetite 1/x
@palomasupremacy virality is never the main reason I buy stuff. most of the times it's either something my friends already have and I like, a trusted creator recommends it like MKBHD or I've done extensive research on it to justify the purchase