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20 Facts You May Not Have Known About This Great Nation Nigeria by Easydeals(m): 12:51pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
FACTS ABOUT NIGERIA YOU MAY NEVER HAVE KNOWN You may already know that Nigeria is the largest black nation in the world and the most populous nation in Africa. You may already know that Nigeria has great dependency on crude oil, plus all the other opinions of David Cameron. Here are 20 unpopular facts about Nigeria. 1. Are you aware that all over the world Nigerians are setting the pace and becoming the standard by which others measure themselves? Did you know? 2. In the US, Nigerians are the most educated immigrant community. Type it into Google and you’ll see it. Not one of the most educated, the most educated. 3. 60% of Nigerians in the US have college degrees. This is far above the American national average of 30%. 4. Nigerians in US are one of the highest earners, typically earning 25% more than the median US income of $53k. 5. In Ivy League schools in Europe and America, Nigerians routinely outperform their peers from other nations. 6. A Nigerian family, The Imafidon family, have officially been named the smartest family in the UK. 7. The designer of the famous car, Chevrolet Volt, Jelani Aliyu, is a super talented Nigerian from Sokoto State. 8. The World’s fastest supercomputer was designed by a world renowned inventor and scientist, Philip Emeagwali, a full- blown Nigerian whose patency was awarded in 2015. This means Nigeria has the patency to the world’s fastest computer: a Black Nigerian. 9. The wealthiest Black man and woman on earth are Nigerians, Aliko Dangote and Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija. Both have no trace of criminal record of any kind. 10. South Africa couldn’t have ended apartheid & achieved Black rule if not for the leadership role Nigeria played. 11. Of the 3 South African Presidents who ruled after apartheid, two of them once lived in Nigeria under asylum. Both Nelson Mandela (60s) and Thabo Mbeki (70s) lived in Nigeria before becoming President of South Africa. We gave financial support, human support, boycotted an Olympics and our politicians, musicians and activists campaigned relentlessly. 12. Nigeria spent over $3 Billion and lost hundreds of soldiers to end the wars in both Liberia and Sierra Leone which the world ignored because they have no oil. 13. When there was a coup in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2003, Nigeria restored the elected President back to power. 14. Before there were street lights in European cities, ancient Benin kingdom had street lights fueled by palm oil. 15. 500 years ago, Benin casted metal alloys to create magnificent art including the world famous Queen Ida Mask. 16. Amina was a warrior queen who ruled Zaria Emirate in Kaduna state, Northwestern Nigeria 400 years ago in 1610. Google and see what she means to Africa. 17. We gave monetary gifts to Ireland during our oil boom and built a statue for France free of charge. We are not poor blacks. Nigeria is rich and don’t be lied to. 18. The first television station in Africa was NTA Ibadan (1960) long before Ireland has their RTE station. Wherever you look in this great country, Nigeria, heroes abound both now and in our recent and ancient past. If all you do is listen to mainstream Western media, you’ll not get the full picture of your Nigerian heritage. Do not listen to any leader who says Nigerians are criminals, no matter who he is, or his height and position. We’re not a nation of scammers, drugs & corruption, but a people with a verifiable track record of greatness. Here is what CNN, BBC, Aljezeera and western media will not tell you about Nigerians: 19. On the 7th May, 2016 at Howard University in Washington D.C history was made. Out of 96 graduating Doctor of Pharmacy candidates, 43 of them were Nigerians and out of 27 awards given, 16 went to Nigerians. The entire world still envies our uniqueness as a NATION with living together despite our ethnic diversity. One single country with over 400 languages. They will only tell you how Nigerians are scammers and cheats, how Nigerians are into drugs overseas et al. If you don’t blow your trumpet, no one will blow it for you. 20. There are over 180,000,000 Nigerians world over and only less than 250,000 of this figure have traceable criminal records. This is about 0.14% of our entire national population in the last 20 years: nothing close to 1%. Shame on global media. Listen Nigeria, don't let anybody woo you into believing that you are a criminal just because you are a Nigerian. Nigerians are NOT criminals. You are NOT a criminal. You are topnotch; second to none around the world. I am proud am created a Nigerian, thank you . . Be proud of Nigeria wherever you go. Take out your Passport with pride. Be proud of our GREEN HERITAGE. Be enthusiastic of our FUTURE GREAT NATION 2 Likes |
Re: 20 Facts You May Not Have Known About This Great Nation Nigeria by saintade01(m): 12:52pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Hmmmm wonderful. Please derailers shouldn't come to derail this thread o. |
Re: 20 Facts You May Not Have Known About This Great Nation Nigeria by pretee246(m): 12:56pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
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Re: 20 Facts You May Not Have Known About This Great Nation Nigeria by Nobody: 12:58pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Nice. The western media and our leaders have downplayed the great achievements of Nigeria. Nigerians can still get it right again , but who knows the right time? |
Re: 20 Facts You May Not Have Known About This Great Nation Nigeria by Nobody: 12:59pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Nigerians are the only problem Nigeria is facing |
Re: 20 Facts You May Not Have Known About This Great Nation Nigeria by okunfemm(m): 1:32pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Nigeria is a country with mixed action at time u hear positive impact and u are happy but some minutes later reverse is d case, I know some day we shall get it right in Jesus name. I apy am a nigerian |
Re: 20 Facts You May Not Have Known About This Great Nation Nigeria by whitebeard(m): 1:43pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Nigeria has the potential to be a world super power and the west know this..hence, they would be willing to do everything possible to make sure we don't get there but they have to know that the way we think is different from the way they think..!! scientifically we are more evolved than them and can survive anywhere on the planet..!! so yes I am a patriot and a pure NIGERIAN 1 Like |
Re: 20 Facts You May Not Have Known About This Great Nation Nigeria by mcmurphy132(m): 2:11pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
if not for our corrupt leaders. Nigeria would have been Paradise on Earth.#nigeriashallbegreatagain |
Re: 20 Facts You May Not Have Known About This Great Nation Nigeria by aljharem(m): 2:17pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Item number 15. Please lets state facts. Iron casting was alloys was introduced to Benin from ife. The famous ida masks is called iyoba which is mother of the king |
Re: 20 Facts You May Not Have Known About This Great Nation Nigeria by Onwardvic(m): 2:24pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
No doubt,Nigeria has potential for greatness just that............... |
Re: 20 Facts You May Not Have Known About This Great Nation Nigeria by Noneroone(m): 4:22pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Continue fooling yourselves...when you hear the final whistle you will be forced to answer your father's name. 1 Like |
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