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Bisi Ajibola
Bisi Ajibola
Asked: June 10, 2023

What is special about Nibernet?

I joined through the post I saw on Twitter. I would like to know how beneficial the platform is.

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Bisi Ajibola
Bisi Ajibola
Asked: June 11, 2023

Why are successive Nigerian presidents adamant about resuscitating moribund facilities in the country?

If you observe closely, since the return of democracy in Nigeria in 1999, presidents in Nigeria have made no effort to revive different industrial facilities across the country. Instead, in a worst case scenario, they privatize them, why?

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Hassana Aziz
Hassana Aziz
Asked: June 11, 2023

Can mass immigration to Europe and America alleviate poverty in Nigeria?

Currently, Nigeria is experiencing high rate of immigration of her citizens to Europe and America for either study or work. More are leaving Nigeria for schooling. Can this trend end or alleviate poverty in Nigeria?

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Desmond Malik
Desmond Malik
Asked: June 3, 2023In: Government

Why is Nigeria still poor when her citizens are all walking, laying, and sleeping on riches (minerals)?

Does it beat your imagination just as mine how the foremost black Nigeria is beneath the third-world category despite its vast riches in minerals?

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Bisi Ajibola
Bisi Ajibola
Asked: June 10, 2023

Between Emefile and Buhari, who should be questioned for CBN's shortcomings, if any?

One major reason Emefile was arrested by DSS under Tinubu is traceable to the Naira redesign which was intended to scuttle the chances of moneybags to influence 2023 presidential election with cash. If before the election and swearing in of ...

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Nelson Brown
Nelson Brown
Asked: June 9, 2023

Subsidy & Electricity Act 2023: Is Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu making hasty or informed decisions?

Since assuming office, Tinubu has taken major decisions which include subsidy removal and signing of the electricity act 2023. While the subsidy removal has increased hardship among Nigerians with the upsurge in the price of petrol, are Nigerians expecting an ...

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Nelson Brown
Nelson Brown
Asked: June 9, 2023

What is the primary motive of Udom Emmauel to re-map Akwa Ibom State?

Indigenes of Akwa Ibom state are not pleased with former Gov. Udom’s move to change the existing map of the state as it not only favors his LGA but took away oil well from neighboring LGAs. It is believed that ...

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Nelson Brown
Nelson Brown
Asked: May 31, 2023In: Government

What are the smartest measures to adopt in this subsidy removal period?

Nigeria’s new president announced the removal of subsidies on petrol. This has seen a sharp increase in the pump price of the product thereby making life difficult to live for Nigerians. How can Nigeria adapt to this sudden change?

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Abigail Eyo
Abigail Eyo
Asked: June 9, 2023

Is social conflict among major and minor tribes in Nigeria affecting national co-existence?

Many tribes which were known (from history) as minorities (sub-ethnicities) are trending for their disassociation from their earlier considered majorities (ethnicity). Nigeria has been known to have three major ethnic groups (Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba) while having other minority ethnic ...

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Nelson Brown
Nelson Brown
Asked: June 9, 2023

Have you succeeded in protecting your teenagers from the negative influence of social media? How about sharing ideas for others to adopt?

There are trending stories of teenagers being misused and abused through their participation on social media. This is hurting families and the society at large. If you have attained any success in addressing this issue, please share ideas. Is Parental ...

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Desmond Malik
Desmond Malik
Asked: June 9, 2023

What indices were considered before Nigeria emerged the best or largest economy in Africa?

I don’t know about other Nigerians, but I sit to wonder how Nigeria manage to become one of the world’s best-emerging economies. What made that possible? Is it just a title gained considering its persistently swelling population size or its ...

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Hassana Aziz
Hassana Aziz
Asked: June 9, 2023

Nigeria claims to be biggest economy in Africa. Why can't Nigeria compete at world stage?

I have read in the news severally about how large Nigeria’s economy is. But it amazes me how other African states compete better on the global stage than Nigeria. Why is it so? Is Nigeria truly the largest economy in ...

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Hassana Aziz
Hassana Aziz
Asked: June 9, 2023

How is the economy of Nigeria changing to embrace Africa's green economy vision?

Nigeria is faced with multiple challenges ranging from militancy, epileptic power supply, unstable currency, lack of quality infrastructure etc. Without addressing these issues, can Nigeria begin to think of a green economy?

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Izuoma Ibe
Izuoma Ibe
Asked: June 4, 2023In: Security

Is South Africa an ally of Russia in the war with Ukraine?

It’s in the news that South Africa supplied shiploads of arms to Russia as aid. Why would SA take sides with Russia?

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Nelson Brown
Nelson Brown
Asked: May 21, 2023In: Government

Is a quota system a good means of ensuring equitable distribution of a nation's opportunities, political offices and resources?

Nigerians are obsessed with zoning and quota system in political participation. The Igbo has used this as an instrument to drive the call for their emancipation for a marginalized ethnic nationality to becoming president. However, the height was seen in ...

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Desmond Malik
Desmond Malik
Asked: June 5, 2023In: Education

Do Western ideologies, and education hinder developments in Nigeria and the potential of Nigerians?

There is an unspecified population of Nigerians who have gained Western education and have returned to Nigeria with some Western cultures and traditions, yet Nigeria lags in all-around development. Are the education and ideologies so earned a setback to Nigeria?

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Nelson Brown
Nelson Brown
Asked: June 5, 2023In: Politics

What effect will technical judgments have on Nigeria's legal system?

I always feel sad each time Nigerian courts rule on very important issues on the premise of technicalities. A petition is either thrown out because, either the petition didn’t dot his I and cross his T, or the petition was ...

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Marian Jegede
Marian Jegede
Asked: June 5, 2023In: People

Why is Uganda singled out by the US for sanctioning over their new anti-gay law?

In other countries like Saudi Arabia, it’s a death penalty to engage in gay sex. The same with UAE. Why sanction Kenya even though the bill won broad popular support in Uganda where gay sex was already illegal?

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Marian Jegede
Marian Jegede
Asked: June 4, 2023In: Language

Which is the most frequently European language spoken in Africa, English or French?

France and Britain had a long stay in Africa through colonization. A major influence they left behind is language. Mostly, African states bequeathed their original cultures (language & religion). This trend has remained with African states. Between English and French, ...

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Izuoma Ibe
Izuoma IbeNew
Asked: June 3, 2023In: Government

Will the minimum wage review suggested by President Bola Tinubu address the economic mishap occasioned by his decision to subsidy in petrol?

I don’t think increasing workers’ wages will do much more than making more money available thereby increasing inflation. I believe that it will be best for President Tinubu to work toward price stability than wages increase

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Nelson Brown
Nelson Brown
Asked: June 3, 2023In: Government

Is it safe to say that Labour Party (LP) is conniving with Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to destabilize Tinubu's administration through strikes?

It’s in the news that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will convene strike action on Wednesday. Critics are opining that this is anti to president Tinubu’s fresh government which is still finding its feet. They believe that Peter Obi’s party, ...

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Nelson Brown
Nelson Brown
Asked: May 29, 2023In: Marriage/Relationship

Why is it that an average Nigerian man cannot meet the dating, courtship, or marriage standards of an average Nigerian lady any longer?

There is more in terms of maturity an average Nigerian lady expects from an average Nigerian ‘guy’ in terms of maturity, lifestyle and finance. Ladies no longer take ‘guys’ for who they are but who they want them to be. ...

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Izuoma Ibe
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Asked: May 29, 2023In: Government

Is there a major legacy President Buhari should be extolled for?

While President Mohammed Buhari’s read out a farewell message to Nigerians as he pulled the curtain of his administration which lasted between 2015 to 2023, he made a quite remarkable statement: “I am confident that I am leaving office with ...

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Desmond Malik
Desmond Malik
Asked: May 21, 2023In: Government

Is Nigeria supposed to be a practicing socialist, capitalist or mixed economic state – which is the country particularly practicing and how has it favored her?

At the time, Nigeria had industries run by the government. There were steel rolling mills, telecommunications, transport companies like Nigeria Airways, Refineries for petroleum products etc. But today, they have not just become shadows of themselves, they are near extinction. ...

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Izuoma Ibe
Izuoma IbeNew
Asked: May 22, 2023In: Government

Will the Dangote refinery benefit Nigerians, and Africans more than a situation where the three moribund Nigeria's refineries are resuscitated to full functioning?

Nigeria has four state-owned refineries, but they have become dilapidated and idle due to mismanagement. Today, a citizen, Aliko Dangote has launched a ...

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Desmond Malik
Desmond Malik
Asked: May 16, 2023In: People

Does Guinness World Record give financial rewards to people (individuals or groups) who beat their set marks?

I am curious to know if any financial reward was given to the Nigerian Chef,  Miss Hilda Baci who just completed her 100-hour cook-a-thon to beat the longest cooking record in the world.

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Nelson Brown
Nelson Brown
Asked: May 20, 2023In: Crime

Has Nigeria, as well as other countries, gained better from Jailing criminals?

It is common around the world to take a criminal to court, try and jail him or her. But, how has that helped in crime reduction? Has even the rebranding of Jail to a correctional facility helped in rebranding the ...

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Desmond Malik
Desmond Malik
Asked: May 17, 2023In: People

Who are the Aborigines of Benue State in Nigeria?

The unabating loss of lives in the middle belt, especially in Benue State calls for knowledge of the real origins of the land.

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Nelson Brown
Nelson Brown
Asked: May 17, 2023In: Politics

How many states does Nigeria have as country?

There’s an ongoing legal and political firework within Nigeria as to how many states are created by the country’s constitution. While the acclaimed winner in the 2023 presidential election and his team of lawyers and supporters think that Nigeria has ...

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Desmond Malik
Asked: May 16, 2023In: Elections

Has there been any Major boycott of election in Nigeria? Was it impartful?

Nigerians appear to be opposed to the outcomes of elections since 1999. The majority of them believe that elections conducted in the country by the electoral umpire do not reflect the wishes of the masses. Therefore, of all these opposing ...

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Nelson Brown
Nelson Brown
Asked: May 15, 2023In: Language

Why is a foreign Language adopted as a lingua franca in Nigeria?

It begs for answers why out of the multiple languages spoken in Nigeria, none is adopted as a common language. Yet, Nigerians struggle to study the language more than they do their native languages.

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