According to Godwin on Researchgate, tax is defined as “a compulsory levy imposed by the government on the income of individuals and cooperation to generate revenue for running the activities of the government.” From this definition, there are some key terms to take note of: “Compulsory levy” means it is mandatory for citizens who meet the tax requirement to pay their taxes or face penalties as stated by the law. Another key term is “imposed by the government.” This means that tax laws are established by the government with the primary goal of generating revenue for running the activities of the government. Although paying tax is compulsory, it is beneficial because, in the end, it is all in the favour of the citizens and the country at large (or at least that's how it should be). For today’s edition of Hive learners prompt, we are asked to discuss the tax system in our country. How bad are the tax laws in your country? 

As we navigate life every day, there are things that get on our nerves. While they might be small or insignificant to others, they are capable of ruining a perfectly good day. Have you ever felt pissed by something and you just want to run outside and yell your lungs out? Have you ever had a perfectly good day, only for it to get ruined by something or someone? For today’s Inleo prompt, we are asked to discuss the things that make us angry. When I saw today’s topic, I decided to conduct a survey with my friends, asking them about the things that annoy them the most. Some of the answers included a crowded space, biting my tongue, people shutting me up, wearing combos with more than 3 colors, being broke and not able to get money immediately, and many more. These are everyday things that get on our nerves and can ruin a perfectly good day. 

According to the Oxford Dictionary, recycling is the process of converting waste into reusable materials. There are so many benefits attached to recycling products; most times, humans have control over their environment and recycling is one way to keep it safe. Over the years, many people have seen the light and gotten involved in recycling products, leading to the creation of employment opportunities. Growing up, there was a recycling company close to my area and I'd often see heaps of used plastic bottles. The heaps were so big, that sometimes they were bigger than a truck. I often wondered why people would go around collecting used plastic bottles. Also, there are people called “Aboki” who go around collecting condemned iron like a spoilt fan, a spoilt fridge, or anything that could be reusable at all. We'd sell it to them for little money which we would use to buy snacks. 

Heaven knows I've been looking forward to a day when I'd rant about the power supply in my area. In my previous posts, I've occasionally touched on the situation of the power supply in my area, but looking back, I don't think I've ever written a post specifically about this topic. To facilitate effective and efficient learning, it is expected that students live in a comfortable environment. How can we expect them to be comfortable when everywhere is dark and they have to run helter-skelter to sort themselves out? For Day 8, the INLEO community is asking us to discuss the power supply in our areas and how it can be improved. 

Today, content creators have taken over the social media space, creating interesting and aesthetically pleasing content to make people crack their ribs. Years ago, Facebook was the primary platform where content creators promoted their contents. However, as years passed, other social media apps emerged, particularly TikTok. TikTok is loaded with content creators, and I'm not referring to people who just come and post whatever they like, but  rather people who have made content creation their profession. Why does it seem like the content creation space is overcrowded? Why is it that despite the amount of content creators we have, new people are still coming into the industry? Well, that's because they discovered they could earn money from posting things online and make money better than they would do in other areas, like businesses. For today’s Hive Learners prompt, we are asked to discuss the complexities of content creation. Is monetizing social media the worst thing that ever happened to social media.

Growing up, I was a gentle and easygoing kid. I never spoke much outside, unless it was with close friends. It was a different story when I was at home with my parents and siblings. I talked freely with them. Unlike my brother, I did not go out often and always adhered to the rules. However, things changed when I entered high school. My parents decided that boarding school would be best for me, so they opted for it, although I never liked the idea. Things changed differently when I returned from boarding school after my first year. My mom thinks boarding school changed me, while my dad thinks I grew up- puberty got the better of me. Whether it was boarding school or puberty, the fact remains that I changed completely. The sweet and easygoing boy who used to listen with clear eyes and obey instructions now became someone who’d get angry and yell over every slight irritation. I started frowning almost every time- a habit my mom hated most.