The budget of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for 2025 is 49.7 trillion Naira. At the rate of 1,545 Naira to a dollar, this is roughly 32 billion dollars. There is a nice summary of the budget here. According to ChatGPT, NigeraPropertyCentre.com is a "prominent online real estate platform in Nigeria". Maybe we can use… Continue reading Nigeria’s 2025 Budget: Key Figures and Real Estate Insights
Tag: Charismatic
Pentecostalism and Controversy: The Story of Dr Sunday Adelaja
Whenever I wanted to cancel my subscription to the Economist, an article comes up that makes me change my mind. I first became aware of Dr Sunday Adelaja through Charisma Magazine, which covered events in the Pentecostal Movement. Charisma is based in America but its coverage was across the globe. I am no longer sure… Continue reading Pentecostalism and Controversy: The Story of Dr Sunday Adelaja
Jesus and the Temple Markets: Examining the Ethical Dimensions of Religious Commerce
Then Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who were selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. He said to them, “It is written,‘My house shall be called a house of prayer", but you are making it a den of… Continue reading Jesus and the Temple Markets: Examining the Ethical Dimensions of Religious Commerce
People of the City by Cyprian Ekwensi
"People of the City" was written by Cyprian Ekwensi in 1953. Despite studying Pharmacy, Ekwensi became a prolific author with several critically acclaimed books to his name. It's said that his father was a storyteller, which may have inspired Ekwensi's love for writing. After working in broadcasting, he eventually started his own business, showcasing his… Continue reading People of the City by Cyprian Ekwensi
To Hell With The Prophecy (Weep Not Child by James Ngugi)
This story comes from the second chapter of Weep Not Child by James Nguigi. I think it is pertinent to attitude of some Christians in Nigeria to voting in elections. As you read, please note I am angry abouta particular mindset. This post allows me to dissipate that anger so I don’t go to sleep… Continue reading To Hell With The Prophecy (Weep Not Child by James Ngugi)