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, Bogotá, Colombia, Entebbe, Uganda, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Algiers, Algeria, and St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean. Six: Oil theft has been reduced to less than 10,000 barrels per day, a sixteen-year low. Seven: Nigeria achieved its revenue target for the entire year in August, a first in our history. Eight: The Nigerian Stock Exchange rose above 130,000 All Share Index for the first time ever. Nine: Our economy expanded by $67 billion in just two years, moving Nigeria's GDP from a ₦269.29 trillion economy on May 29, 2023, when Asiwaju became President, to ₦372.8 trillion today. Ten: Between January and August 2025, non-oil tax revenue was ₦20.59 trillion, a 40.5% increase from the ₦14.6 trillion recorded in the corresponding period in 2024. Eleven: MTN Nigeria Limited hit a record valuation of ₦10 trillion, the first Nigerian company to do so. Twelve: Food prices have fallen significantly, resulting in a drop in inflation to 16.05% at present, down from 20.12% in August 2025, a 1.76% decline from July's 21.88%. Thirteen: Dangote and other retailers have crashed fuel prices below ₦1000. Fourteen: The Naira has stabilised and is now below ₦1500 to $, making it among the world's best-performing currencies, according to Fitch Ratings. Fifteen: Nigeria broke its power generation record with a peak generation of 5,801.84MW and maximum daily energyoutput of 128,370.75 megawatt-hours (MWh), the highest ever attained in the history of the electricity industry in Nigeria. Sixteen: After a record trade surplus last year, Nigeria appears set to beat its 2024 figure. Our trade surplus rose 44.3% in Q2 to ₦7.46 trillion, up from ₦5.17 trillion in Q1. Seventeen: In a sign of an improving economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria reduced interest rates by 50 basis points to 27%, the first time since the #COVID19 pandemic. Eighteen: Fitch and S&P Global Ratings upgraded Nigeria's economy to a Stable B. Nineteen: Two PhDs in economics, in the persons of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, and the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and incumbent Governor of Anambra, Dr Chukwuma Soludo, both confirmed that President Tinubu has "stabilised the economy". Twenty: Rail transport expanded in Nigeria by 43.08% in Q2 2025. Twenty-one: Road transport expanded by 24.50% in Q2 2025, driven by the ₦13 trillion 1,068-kilometre Illela-Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, and the ₦15 trillion 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, currently under construction. Bonus: Student loans were awarded to an unprecedented 500,000 students, with hundreds of thousands more awaiting their loans. Effective rebranding projects a positive image of what is happening. It is the best way to neutralise enemies of the nation who want to overwhelm the airwaves with negative information. If you are a patriot who loves Nigeria and wants your country to progress, please spread this truthful message. Reno Omokri

9mobile Rebrands as T2: Customers Demand Better Services Telecom operator 9mobile has rebranded to T2, unveiling a bold orange identity under the theme “Tech Meets Tenacity.” The move, announced on August 8 in Lagos, marks another major shift for the company since its transformation from Etisalat in 2017. While T2’s management promises “technology-powered and customer-obsessed” services, subscribers say the rebrand must go beyond aesthetics. Customers in Lagos called for better call quality, wider coverage, affordable tariffs, and stronger customer support. CEO Obafemi Banigbe said the rebrand reflects Nigeria’s youthful energy and positions T2 as a cloud-native, AI-driven operator. But users remain cautious, stressing that only tangible improvements will determine whether T2 can regain market trust in Nigeria’s competitive telecom space. #9mobile #T2 #Rebranding #Telecom #Nigeria #CustomerExperience

Confusion in Africa as Ghana Unleashes Phyno-Lookalike Masquerade – Nigerians Respond with Plans to Create Shatta Wale Masquerade Wahala wear sneakers this week as Nigerian rapper Phyno Fino unknowingly got dragged into masquerade madness – all thanks to one mysterious masquerade spotted dancing in Ghana that looks exactly like him. Ghanaians didn’t waste time. They immediately declared the masquerade “Phyno’s spirit twin” and started spreading rumors that the Igbo rapper has spiritually relocated to Ghana to launch a new music-masquerade brand. One fan even posted, “This one no be coincidence, na rebranding!” Phyno, who is probably just chilling and eating nkwobi somewhere, woke up to see his face trending beside a masquerade with tribal marks and swag. Ghana has vowed that Phyno must come and visit his “second body,” and they’re even planning a welcome party with palm wine, drums, and confused fans. But Nigerians are not taking this lying down. In a savage comeback, Naija creatives have started work on their own Shatta Wale Masquerade. According to reports, the outfit will come with dreadlocks, dark shades, fake tattoos, and portable Bluetooth speakers that randomly shout “SM for life!” every 10 minutes. Meanwhile, Cameroon is just sitting in one corner, quietly observing, waiting for their own chance to drag somebody. Word on the street is they’re trying to decide whether to use Burna Boy, Black Sherif, or Portable as masquerade inspiration. In summary: Ghana dropped “Masquerade Phyno 1.0” Nigeria said, “Hold my zobo,” and started designing “Masquerade Shatta 2.0” Africa is not fighting oh, we are just playing spiritual dress-up and breaking the internet while we’re at it.

"WITHOUT ME, TRUMP WOULD HAVE LOST THE ELECTION"- ELON MUSK According to vanguard newspaper, in a striking statement that further deepens the ongoing rift between two of America’s most high-profile figures, Elon Musk claimed on Thursday that former President Donald Trump would not have won the U.S. presidential election without his influence. The remark, made on Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has reignited speculation about the nature and extent of the billionaire entrepreneur’s political involvement in recent years. “Without me, Trump would have lost the election,” Musk wrote in a brief but pointed post. “Such ingratitude.” The Tesla and SpaceX CEO did not provide specifics about which election he was referring to, nor did he elaborate on the kind of support he believes he extended to the former president. Nonetheless, the post immediately drew widespread attention, generating reactions across the political spectrum and among Musk’s vast online following. The statement follows a history of shifting dynamics between Musk and Trump. Although Musk was never officially part of Trump’s administration, he served on several advisory councils during the early part of Trump’s presidency before stepping down in protest of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord. In recent years, Musk has occasionally expressed views that align with conservative or libertarian positions, particularly around free speech and regulation, especially after acquiring X in 2022 and rebranding the platform to emphasize open dialogue. However, the relationship between the two has been anything but consistent. While Trump has praised Musk’s business acumen in the past, he has also criticized him publicly. Musk, on his part, has oscillated between mild support and stark criticism of Trump, especially in the context of U.S. politics and election integrity. Thursday’s post is the most direct assertion yet by Musk that he played a decisive role in Trump’s political fortunes — a claim that could raise eyebrows among political analysts and historians alike. Political commentators have been quick to dissect Musk’s claim, with some suggesting it might refer to indirect influence, such as shaping public opinion on social media or encouraging voter turnout among specific demographics. Musk's platform, X, has played a major role in political discourse in recent years, with its algorithm and policies influencing the visibility and reach of political messages. Some observers argue that changes Musk implemented after acquiring the platform may have benefited conservative voices, but concrete evidence linking those changes to electoral outcomes remains a matter of debate. The former president has yet to respond to Musk’s comment as of Thursday evening. However, the latest statement from Musk adds a new chapter to their complex rapport and could impact Trump’s efforts to consolidate support ahead of upcoming elections. If Musk continues to assert political influence, it may also shape future interactions between major tech leaders and political figures, particularly at a time when the role of digital platforms in democracy is under intense scrutiny. As the fallout from Musk’s remark unfolds, many will be watching to see whether it leads to a broader discussion about the intersection of wealth, technology, and political power. While some view Musk as a champion of innovation and free speech, others remain wary of the growing influence tech billionaires exert over democratic institutions. Whatever the case, his claim on Thursday is a reminder of how personal dynamics and public platforms can intertwine to create moments of political drama that capture the nation’s attention.