princemolak: This is a great lie,i cnt trust dis report,it is obvious to the whole world that Nigeria is developing scientificaly and technologically

Baseless assertion, if not, give us examples and please don't give us that mobile phone crap oo .

It could be argued persuasively that Naija remains an underdeveloped nation based on that bolded statement. You would hardly read about 'real' scientific research going on in those aforementioned countries

rapmike:
NOT SURPRISED

More surprised that you had to quote that long post. You must be a learner

groovie:

My brother all this things u listed cannot be classified as scientific development, scientific development MUST always start from the foundation which is our schools. How can u explain a student of cell biology who will never view a cell with an electron microscope? or an electronic engineering student that will never connect put a simple on board circutory together, the list is endless. That my friend is the foundation of scientific development not all these industries most of which are owned by foreign investors and run by foreign hands

Rossikk:

You need to use your brain and be less agreeable to just anybody's claims on the internet.

Let me give you an example:

Nigeria manufactures cars, buses, trucks, suvs (Innoson). Manufactures complete motorcycles, including principal component parts and engines (Qinggi). Manufactures computers, tablets and accessories (Zinox). Today the world's first and only black built satellite, NigerSat 2 sits in outer space, an achievement of Nigerian scientists. The Nigerian Navy now builds seaworthy vessels from scratch, with 100% local input, like NNS Andoni, a 31m Seaward Defence Boat. The Nigerian Defence Industries builds mortars and RPG launchers, armoured personnel carriers, and manufactures their own bullet proof vests. Nigeria has three functional nuclear reactors. Nigeria manufactures and fabricates aluminium. Manufactures chemicals, including agro-chemicals. Manufactures paint. Manufactures drugs for the pharmaceutical industry. Nigeria processes solid minerals like Calcium Carbonate, Dolomite, and Limestone. I could go on and on and on..

Now, there are many countries that are NOT on that list of ''those lagging behind'', who cannot boast of 1/5 of the achievements I've just outlined.

WHY THEN SHOULD WE ACCEPT THE LIST?

When even YOU don't know what is produced in Nigeria, how will some foreign group not wake up and include Nigeria on any stupid list? They know you don't read or research. That's what gives them the audacity.

I mean, just because CNN and co choose to IGNORE all scientific strides made in Nigeria (afterall is Boko Haram not the only worthy news item?) does not mean WE in Nigeria will pretend we are standing still.

What a wonderful input!

Texas.Cowgirl:
99.9% of African countries are on that list.

I'm not really surprised.

In this age and time, we're still using spinach leaves to cure cancer.

You need to use your brain and be less agreeable to just anybody's claims on the internet.

Let me give you an example:

Nigeria manufactures cars, buses, trucks, suvs (Innoson). Manufactures complete motorcycles, including principal component parts and engines (Qinggi). Manufactures computers, tablets and accessories (Zinox). Today the world's first and only black built satellite, NigerSat 2 sits in outer space, an achievement of Nigerian scientists. The Nigerian Navy now builds seaworthy vessels from scratch, with 100% local input, like NNS Andoni, a 31m Seaward Defence Boat. The Nigerian Defence Industries builds mortars and RPG launchers, armoured personnel carriers, and manufactures their own bullet proof vests. Nigeria has three functional nuclear reactors. Nigeria manufactures and fabricates aluminium. Manufactures chemicals, including agro-chemicals. Manufactures paint. Manufactures drugs for the pharmaceutical industry. Nigeria processes solid minerals like Calcium Carbonate, Dolomite, and Limestone. I could go on and on and on..

Now, there are many countries that are NOT on that list of ''those lagging behind'', who cannot boast of 1/5 of the achievements I've just outlined.

WHY THEN SHOULD WE ACCEPT THE LIST?

When even YOU don't know what is produced in Nigeria, how will some foreign group not wake up and include Nigeria on any stupid list? They know you don't read or research. That's what gives them the audacity.

I mean, just because CNN and co choose to IGNORE all scientific strides made in Nigeria (afterall is Boko Haram not the only worthy news item?) does not mean WE in Nigeria will pretend we are standing still.

cold:
Your argument is useless.What if scientists come up tomorrow with a claim that spinach cures cancer? I'm sure you'd be singing their praises to the high heavens.The first effective treatment against malaria came from the bark of Cinchona tree which contains quinine.The next effective treatment was also derived from a plant popularly known as sweet wormwood (biologically known as Artemisia Annua).So again I reiterate,your argument is invalid.

delors: Before nko? When na philosophy, history, sociology etc students dey go study for school...

nnenna.1:
IMO a country with great scientific achievement should have the following attributes:
A very high percentage of quality math/science/engineering inclined students and prospects as evidenced by:
1.Stellar national exam scores all round the country
2.Frequent and competitive presence in world-class grade-level international competitions
3. High numbers of quality students opting for a career in diverse areas of scientific research or engineering
4. Exchange programs with other similarly inclined countries
A visible and influential scientific community, evidenced by
1. Intensive financial support from the government and wealthy philanthropists.
2. World class and highly respected university science departments equipped with state of the art infrastructure
3. Highly funded scientific organizations and facilities that are manned by homegrown, quality talent.
4. Mass dissemination of related news/stories/popular culture via social media, popular scientific magazines, science fiction stories/novels/movies, and scientific documentaries - all home based.
5. Sizable number of empowered, sophisticated, and respected personalities or figures in science that are completely homegrown.
6. Ground-breaking research, innovation and discoveries
Lastly (and most importantly), a nation largely sustained by science. Evidenced by:
1. World class healthcare, with sufficient numbers of quality hospitals and home-grown technology to benefit the masses. Highly competent medical professionals
2. An ability to exploit or change our natural environment using science for our benefit
3. Standard and up to par infrastructure all round the board - from transportation to agriculture
4. A sizable portion of the national GDP ascribed to manufacturing
4. Greater segments of the population having a "scientific," inquiring or logical mindset
If Nigeria meets most or all of the above, then I stand to be corrected.

Texas.Cowgirl:

Okay, efo is the cure for cancer.
For all you Nigerians that eat eba in the morning, day and night with efo/egusi, you're cured of any cancer.

Unfortunately, Nigeria is not scientifically developed enough to test and confirm/reject that hypothesis.

Texas.Cowgirl:
99.9% of African countries are on that list.

I'm not really surprised.

In this age and time, we're still using spinach leaves to cure cancer.

Orikinla: Nigeria Among 81 Countries Lagging Behind In Science

Nigeria is among the following 81 science-lagging developing countries identified by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).

Afghanistan
Angola
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros Islands
Congo, Dem. Rep.
Congo, Rep.
Côte d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guatemala
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Indonesia
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea DPR
Kyrgyzstan
Lao PDR
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Mauritania
Mongolia
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Rwanda
Samoa
São Tome and Principe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Suriname
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tuvalu
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe



About TWAS
TWAS is an autonomous international organization based in Trieste, Italy. Its principal aim is to promote scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable development in the South.

Source: http://twas.ictp.it/common/STLC

Texas.Cowgirl:

USA is amongst the scientifically-progressed nation, yet it can only check of 10% of the items on your list.

The thing about good ol USA is that she imports intellects from other countries such as Israel, Nigeria, India, China, etc.

We call it brain drain.

USA is draining Nigeria of it's intellects, leaving the country with eba-fufu brain.

Just saying. No offense.

USA should thank the Jews for their contribution. Seriously.

shymexx: ^^^^It's just not about that, Nigeria doesn't have the required facilities to educate and train the youths...

Olodostein:
It's obvious you don't understand science. Most of the drugs you pop into your mouth are made from plant extracts. In fact, if people eat more of REAL Natural food like vegetables,food rich in fibers eg.Cassava, Yam,, nuts and not Junks that you eat over there; there would be very less cancer.
Living in Texas doesn't make you smart or civilize. Next time, think or perhaps educate yourself, lest you appear a fool in a hurry to talk without thinking.

Texas.Cowgirl:

It's about both and all of the above.

PS: We lack the facilities and the Sight.

A scientist must have a sharp psychology/perception to differentiate normality from abnormality.

Me search is research.

cold:
The struggle to sound sarcastic.Unfortunately your attempts are so feeble they're ludicrous.Friendly advice,refrain from intelligent debates or your arguments will be torn to shreds..just saying.

Rossikk: What amazes me is the way people simply accept whatever these fly-by-night, mom and pop foreign organizations announce in their 'newsletters'.

Who are they?

Nobody asks.

Oyibo has declared. So God himself has spoken. No need to question.


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Texas.Cowgirl:


It's about both and all of the above.

PS: We lack the facilities and the Sight.

A scientist must have a sharp[b] psychology/perception to differentiate normality from abnormality. [/b]

Me search is research.

shymexx:
Do you know the huge sum of money most western countries set aside for science research every year?? For students to thrive in science, you need the facilities and a conducive environment; and Nigeria lacks both...

Olodostein: ]
What kind of science do you mean? is it organic chemistry, biological sciences, quantum mechanics, rocket science, computation or pseudo science.
Abeg, no disgrace scientist. Abeg you with God

Texas.Cowgirl:


Oh really, you've shredded my argument?
GTFHO, son.
Pseudo-intellect, pele.

Texas.Cowgirl:

I'm going to allude to the conversation we had earlier about PhD students and their 100% funded studies. Where do you think the money came from?
So yes. . . .yes I know.
Is that the excuse we're going to make for NIgeria's scientifically-regression? An oil country can't fund science research(es)?

Texas.Cowgirl:


School?

School ko. We're more concerned with BBMs and 2go. Azonto na our national anthem.

Texas.Cowgirl:


Calm down mr science.
Any sharp scientist/researcher should be able to quickly point out "abnormality" from normality in what she's studying is what I meant.