malton:


Don't mind the detractors.

They just won't stand the sight of anyone threatening their hegemony.

Instead of working harder to earn the stay atop, they rather others don't grow at all, just so they can keep a firm grip.

banmee:


Which Is why I said Nigerians need to get their act right before doing anything else. Every nation is selfish. That is how the game is played. Nigerians should know this by now. If China had nothing to gain from this alliance they wouldn't be doing it. They definitely have more to gain than we do.

banmee:


That is not what they are telling you. They see what you all don't want to acknowledge. The mentality of Nigerians cannot make it work because of corruption. It does not matter what great policies you put in place, corruption will destroy it. Just because western economies do it and it works for them, does not mean it will work for Nigeria. For example. The western world has refineries. So does Nigeria. Do the ones in Nigeria function? Nigeria has roads. So does the western world. Are the roads in Nigeria pliable? The western world has power generating means. So does Nigeria. When last did you have 24hr uninterrupted power supply? Nigerians have good ideas but lack the knowledge, will, or virtue to make anything worthwhile work. Corruption is the bane of the country.

989900:


Deals are about gains for both parties, who gains the more can be evaluated when you have full facts and figures.

If what we think it is is what it is, it is a win-win situation then.

1 litre of PMS sells for N86.50 (no fuel scarcity, next fuel station is just 1km away), I am out of fuel along Ore-Benin road, you siphon 10 litres from your car and sell to me at N930 instead of N865 -- we both win sort of: you make profit; I get out of jail!

laurel03:
"Instead of the headache of dealing with 3 currencies, the dollar element is now removed and we have a normal 2"
#PMB Nagode 4 ds 1..... chilled fura 4 u as u no dey drink ogogoro like our ex oga..

Johnrake69:
The writer left some questions unanswered...eg. Why was the swap not signed with the people's bank of China, like other countries did?

banmee:


I deliberately added the last part to see if you would get it and you don't. You said the west has spies in our ranks as if that is new. Germany has spies in the U.S and the U.S has in Germany. That does not stop them from being allies. My point is Nigerians act too naive in world politics. Every country is selfish and will not do anything unless it furthers it's self interest.

banmee:


That is not what they are telling you. They see what you all don't want to acknowledge. The mentality of Nigerians cannot make it work because of corruption. It does not matter what great policies you put in place, corruption will destroy it. Just because western economies do it and it works for them, does not mean it will work for Nigeria. For example. The western world has refineries. So does Nigeria. Do the ones in Nigeria function? Nigeria has roads. So does the western world. Are the roads in Nigeria pliable? The western world has power generating means. So does Nigeria. When last did you have 24hr uninterrupted power supply? Nigerians have good ideas but lack the knowledge, will, or virtue to make anything worthwhile work. Corruption is the bane of the country.

Kainene77:


It was the same with the structural adjustment programs (SAP). They worked in some regions but mostly failed in Africa. Not because the USA or the IMF wanted to sabotage African countries but because Nigerian leaders didn't implement them like they were supposed to do. Then they told their people that the West deceived them and Nigerians actually believe it.

The only mistake that the IMF made with the SAPs was to trust that African leaders can be trusted to implement them in an efficient way.

Volksfuhrer:


I understand your concern, but I'm tired of the shenanigans of the West! The fact that our government came up with this bold step has given me renewed hope, that someone somewhere is thinking outside the box. And get one thing very clear: the West has always been the enemy (albeit a veiled one), they even have their agents within our ranks! We've put up with their condescending postures and subtle threats for much too long, it's time we put our faith elsewhere.

We are not declaring war on the west, but we should be free enough to choose our allies.

Kindest regards.

jameseva:
Nothing disgusts me more than the sudden negative press from the west coz Nigeria is trying to take her future in her hands.. They tell you africans and her leaders, despite having a great deal of resources in their possesion, lack insight, hardwork and determination to develop their countries but You will be surprised at the amount of work being put in by this same accusers to keep the african continent backward and underdeveloped..!!

Pathetic Neocolonialists!!

Kainene77:



Exactly but because Nigerians are too lazy to do some thorough research in order to gain a profound understanding of world politics and economics they will repeat what everyone else is saying over and over again and that is "The West is evil. They don't want us to develop."

Now they look to the Chinese as their saviors and in a few years they will blame the Chinese for their shortcomings when the Chinese do what every sane government should do, pursue their own self-interest and do business as usual.

Nigerians are too naive because they are too lazy to study complex realities and would rather make simplistic statements that explain the world to them in black and white because this is easier to understand.

The blame the IMF and the Chinese are expanding their power of influence there.
They hate on America but America is the top export destination for their products.


I taya o.

amobii:
Just because they want to criticise they start telling lies around, I know all they want is for them to see Nairn going down day by day, anything to reduced pressure on Naira would never be a good thing to them. This is the copy of UK doing the same
http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKKCN0SF0Q920151021?irpc=932

laurel03:
"Instead of the headache of dealing with 3 currencies, the dollar element is now removed and we have a normal 2"
#PMB Nagode 4 ds 1..... chilled fura 4 u as u no dey drink ogogoro like our ex oga..

banmee:


I had a discussion with my boss last week. He was asking me what has moving to America positively done for me. I did not hesitate. I told him that it was EXPOSURE. He did not understand. He said that he thought that i was a graduate before moving to America and because of that i was exposed. I told him that i used to think that way too until i moved there. There is a big big difference between education and exposure. Nigerians lack exposure which is why the mindset remains the same since independence. It is one thing to read about something, it is something else to experience how things really work. Nigerians have a long way to go.

Chukwu94:
Story story...
PDP are giving reasons why we don't need the swap while APC are giving reasons why the swap is the best idea.

For me, i would wait to see the outcome of the swap before i place my judgement.
Bye

theV0ice:


U dey mind them. Chinese and Taiwan products are bad, yet Foxconn technology Ltd makes electronic components for big American and European companies e.g Apple.

Na the mumu Nigerians wey no fit make ordinary toothpick yet can yab China.....na dem deserve pity.

If you're smart and want quality, China will give it to you.

If you're stupid, crooked and want quantity, dem no go deny you. They sell to angels and devils. As long as the money comes.

banmee:


I deliberately added the last part to see if you would get it and you don't. You said the west has spies in our ranks as if that is new. Germany has spies in the U.S and the U.S has in Germany. That does not stop them from being allies. My point is Nigerians act too naive in world politics. Every country is selfish and will not do anything unless it furthers it's self interest.

Johnrake69:
The writer left some questions unanswered...eg. Why was the swap not signed with the people's bank of China, like other countries did?

banmee:


That is not what they are telling you. They see what you all don't want to acknowledge. The mentality of Nigerians cannot make it work because of corruption. It does not matter what great policies you put in place, corruption will destroy it. Just because western economies do it and it works for them, does not mean it will work for Nigeria. For example. The western world has refineries. So does Nigeria. Do the ones in Nigeria function? Nigeria has roads. So does the western world. Are the roads in Nigeria pliable? The western world has power generating means. So does Nigeria. When last did you have 24hr uninterrupted power supply? Nigerians have good ideas but lack the knowledge, will, or virtue to make anything worthwhile work. Corruption is the bane of the country.

benflin:

U guys have problems, u were the ones shouting this Government is only fighting corruption and no any economic policy, now the policies are coming u are shouting corruption again...get sense now

Johnrake69:
The writer left some questions unanswered...eg. Why was the swap not signed with the people's bank of China, like other countries did?

Kainene77:


Nigeria is free to choose its allies as much as they want. Who is stopping Nigeria from doing so?

And how is the USA your enemy when it is your top export destination?