Irony1: Bro don't use this mindset to cross road or drive a car. How do you think in your wildest dreams Libya with a GDP higher than Nigeria will now have GDP figures lower than Lagos.
You guys become jokers with this kind of dubious statistics you bring. Chai you are a danger to yourself and others around you.
So ChatGPT is dubious? You lack knowledge and know nothing about economies, so step aside Dundee.
Hedonisco: Okay, compare with Egypt, Indonesia, or Brazil.
Wait first ! Let's compare lagos and Libya:
Here is a simple comparison between Lagos State and Libya based on the latest available data. Total GDP Comparison Economy GDP Lagos State about $259 billion (PPP) Libya about $45–48 billion (nominal) Lagos’ economy reached about $259.7 billion based on purchasing power parity (PPP), making it one of the largest city economies in Africa. � TheCable +1 Libya’s total national GDP is roughly $45 billion (2023) and about $48 billion projected for 2025. � Worldometer +1 ✅ This means Lagos’ economy (PPP measure) is larger than Libya’s entire economy. Population Comparison Place Population Lagos State ~20–24 million Libya ~7 million This matters because GDP per person depends on population. GDP Per Person (Approx.) Place GDP per person Lagos State ~$10k–$12k (PPP estimate) Libya ~$6,800–$7,600 Libya’s GDP per capita is around $6,800–$7,600 per person depending on the year. � Worldometer +1 So even though Libya is an oil country, Lagos residents on average produce more economic output per person when measured using PPP.
LordBiden: The reason why comparisons like these don't make sense is this,how can you compare a nation of over 7m people with massive oil deposit with one with over 200m people.
Its election season so expect the online warriors ( Obidients) to do what they are best at while serious politicians are busy mobilising rural areas .
Meanwhile to butress your opinion even ChatGPT gave a clear concise reason why Libya seems to be ahead of Nigeria
Nigeria produces a lot of oil, but GDP per person depends on much more than just having oil. The difference between Nigeria and Libya mainly comes down to population size, oil production levels, and economic structure.
Here are the key reasons:
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1. Population Size (The Biggest Factor)
Nigeria: about 220+ million people
Libya: about 7 million people
GDP per capita = Total GDP ÷ Population
Even if both countries earn oil money, Nigeria has to divide it among far more people.
Example (simplified):
If $100 billion is shared by 7 million people, each person’s share looks big.
If the same amount is shared by 220 million people, it becomes much smaller.
This is the main reason Libya’s GDP per person is higher.
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2. Oil Production Per Person
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) oversees Nigeria’s oil sector, but Nigeria produces less oil per citizen.
Approximate oil production:
Nigeria: ~1.3–1.6 million barrels/day
Libya: ~1.2 million barrels/day
But Libya has about 30× fewer people, so oil revenue per citizen is much higher.
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3. Revenue Distribution and Governance
Nigeria’s oil income often faces challenges like:
corruption
subsidy costs
inefficiencies
revenue leakages
Institutions like Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) track production, but how the money is managed internally affects economic output.
Libya also has instability, but historically its oil income per citizen has been higher.
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4. Economic Productivity
GDP per person also depends on how productive the rest of the economy is.
Nigeria has:
large informal sector
low industrial productivity
infrastructure gaps
This reduces average output per person.
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5. Currency and Economic Policy
Nigeria’s currency (Nigerian naira) has depreciated heavily in recent years, which reduces GDP per capita when measured in US dollars.
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✅ In simple terms:
Libya = lots of oil + very small population
Nigeria = oil + very large population
So Libya’s oil wealth looks much bigger per person.
ProudlyLagos: indeed, that was before court judgement and for your information, bitter obi took Tinubu to court on technicalities and his result and not the Tinubu winning the election because he knows himself that there was no way in hell he could have won the election……he couldn’t even meet the constitutional requirement of 25% mark in 24 state to give him a national spread and you still haven’t answered my question, what was bitter obi total votes recorded in north and SW aside Lagos? your obi is not even popular in the north and in SW and you expect to win a national election? 😂😂😂 Una delusion na out of this world
Tinubu has made sure that those states that gave him 25% are now under apc towards 2027 , I don't see him getting less than 25% in all those same 30 states again , tinubu is not going to rig he has mathematically created an outcome that will favor him next year based on party structure , reason apc is not joking with its membership register.
96ACE: The rate at which these governors are defecting is something Tinubu should be concerned about. The governors are definitely up to something and that’s not loyalty. A king will definitely have more problems when all his foes suddenly become friends and start living in his castle.
Aegon the conqueror brought all the 7 kingdoms under his rule and his dynasty lasted 1000 years .
Sit back boy and watch a real life game of thrones play out in Nigeria in 2027.
LagosOrigin: It will be a big disgrace if after all this defections, APC still lose to Peter Obi in 2027.
Peter Obi defeated them all in 2023 till Wike rigged the final decider in Rivers state to tinubu.. I trust Obi will deal with this thieving politicians again in 2027 and this time, no amount of rigging will save tinubu because Nigerians are tired of him and his failed government.
What was Peter Obi's score in Zamfara in 2023? Let's start from here .
Obiedun: Hmmmmmmmm! How time flies. Some months ago he was accusing APC and APC WA also accusing him of promoting terrorism in the state.
Na una wey dey rate politicians na , I just laugh at you guys ( especially Obidients) who hang on to every words of their favourite politicians like it's the gospel , if a politician tells you A , just know that B is the most likely outcome .
Daniel bwala is a perfect example, Obi is a close second to bwala , after shouting structure of criminality he went to sit down with the same structure .
Charles de gaulle has the perfect quote about politicians.
Obama and co that decided not to bomb Iran were not stupid , but the orange dullard called Trump just rushed to create chaos and now the world is affected.
One of the reasons that NNS Aradu was so good was because it was a large multi-purpose frigate.
It had torpedos, depth charges and a helicopter for anti-submarine warfare, it had anti-ship missiles and multiple guns for surface warfare and it had this for anti-aircraft duties.
Dogalmighty17: Take your time. Google what a nuclear winter is. Please don't do that if you are hypertensive.
I know what it is bro but like I said Africa and most parts of South America won't feel much impact , if you want me to drop links I will happily oblige .
saintopus: What does men Benefit from the so called marriage. This trend will continue until at a point women will be openly asking men for marriage.
Am married and I know what am saying
Isaiah 4:1 (NKJV): "And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, 'We will eat our own food and wear our own apparel; Only let us be called by your name, To take away our reproach.'"
Brendaniel: So your own answer also rated fiscal discipline and governance of Peter Obi higher than Tinubu, the question I will ask you is: which is more important to you:
Revenue growth for the government or good governance for the people?
Rest bro ! Obi is good at saving , tinubu is good at growing an economy which is what builds a nation in the long run, except if you have reading and comprehension issues the summary clearly shows the strength of both individuals and it reflects in their style of governance, obi doesn't beleive in spending on infrastructure and it reflects on the indices , tinubu believes in growing revenue so that capital and industrial development can be achieved and lagos is a perfect example of what he was able to achieve, so rest bro , it doesn't matter how many times you put that your screenshot it will not make obi president. You guys should stop this online clout and go and work on your party to deliver results. Tinubu is already president and has achieved his ambition .
LibertyRep: Is there a management issue or Divestment or what ? Because I see Foodco, Justrite and other malls opening every other day.
What exactly is the issue with ShopRite
Don't mind the wailers above , they know the truth that the Nigerian owners who bought it over from shop rite SA want to rebrand but that does not suit their narrative unfortunately for them the economy is recovering and nothing can stop it .
Brendaniel: Nigerians: Make electronic transmission of result mandatory !
Akpabio's Senate: We don't have network coverage everywhere in Nigeria.
Network Operators: We have covered every part of Nigeria and even the slowest internet category(GPRS) can do the work effectively.
Akpabio's Senate: No, we love Nigerians too much and cannot risk it.
Yet Jambites are forced all over the country to use the same network to gain admission into university.
Meanwhile:
Oga rest both individual have their strong points and have proved it , fiscal discipline obi is good, while economic growth and development is tinubu .
If you look at independent data-based performance indices comparing their time as governors, most widely cited research tends to rate Peter Obi higher than Bola Ahmed Tinubu on certain development metrics — but the conclusion depends on which indicators you use. 1. Global development-index comparison (often cited online) A study using data from Global Data Lab compared development outcomes in: Anambra State during Obi’s tenure (2007–2014) Lagos State during Tinubu’s tenure (1999–2007) It examined indicators such as: Gross National Income per capita Human Development Index (HDI) Life expectancy Education index Health index Income index Result: The data showed Anambra under Obi performed better across the six indicators used in the analysis. � Switch Nigeria +1 So on that “human development performance index” style analysis, Obi ranked higher. 2. Fiscal and economic management comparison However, if you use economic transformation metrics, Tinubu is often rated strongly: Tinubu (Lagos) Increased Lagos Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from about ₦600 million/month in 1999 to over ₦8 billion/month by 2007. Built tax systems and institutions that made Lagos the richest state in Nigeria. � X (formerly Twitter) Obi (Anambra) Focused on fiscal discipline and debt reduction. Reportedly left office with over ₦75 billion in savings and investments and no domestic debt. � X (formerly Twitter) ✅ Simple conclusion Human-development and governance index comparisons: → Peter Obi rated higher Revenue growth and economic restructuring: → Bola Tinubu rated higher So the answer depends on what “performance index” you mean.
Marcus07: Ogun's transformation and enduring legacies of a thought leader
In the intellectual discourse of thought leadership and the appropriate denotation of a thought leader, two things are very key and they are: Unique Insights and Innovative Ideas. These two attributes distinguish a thought leader beyond rhetorics in every political setting.
While machinery of government remains the product of politics and politicking, the only instrument of it's sustainability is good governance, which can only be achieved by a thought leader, who possesses distinct insights and innovative instincts about projects of profound impacts and of greatest benefits to the greatest number of people.
Prince Dapo Abiodun, by all standards remains a thought leader in truth and indeed. Bringing to bear on governance the satisfactory knowledge of human and material resources management from the corporate word as a board room guru, who have successfully nurtured many industries from conception to fruition in the most competitive sectors.
Many of his naysayers, out of chronic ignorance and sheer envy have expected him to fail and be overwhelmed by the humongous challenges Governor Dapo Abiodun met on ground upon assumption of office in 2019. Unfortunately for them, the Prince of Iperu frontally disappointed and disgraced them by his sterling performance.
The construction of over 1600kms of roads across the 20 local governments in Ogun State, which is far beyond the combination of all what his predecessors have achieved in the past is a clear testament of how cynics of Abiodun's administration in the state have failed and disappointed, which forced them to resort to cheap propaganda to divert attention of the unsuspecting residents from excellent performance of the Governor.
The construction of the Gateway International Airport by Governor Dapo Abiodun, turning a thick forest of over a decade to a world class edifice is another confirmation of unique leadership capacity of the Governor and his creative strength of transformation without noise.
His penchant for improved economy through industrialization is highly commendable and examplary for other sub-national governments, as the state continues to maintain its status as the best state in Ease of Doing Business, with necessary infrastructure and conducive business environment.
Of course, this status did not come in a vacuum, it was indeed the product of progressive policies of the government and relentless efforts of the helmsman for almost six years, changing the ugly past with determination and conviction and moving steadily ahead with confidence of a better future .
These facts recently played out during a courtesy visit by the management team of Zenith Bank Plc to the office of the Governor located at Oke-mosan, Abeokuta, where the giant strides of the Dapo Abiodun's administration were well commended and acknowledged by the team, describing it as unprecedented transformation across the state.
The delegation was led by the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Adaorah Umeoji and the Executive Director, Akin Ogunranti. Adaorah in her remarks applauded Governor Abiodun’s strides in infrastructure and economic development, noting that the visible improvements—particularly in road infrastructure—reflect purposeful and impactful governance.
She said'', I enjoyed the drive down here greatly. It is on a smooth road. This is a testimony that the Governor is working. Thank you for what you are doing for the people of Ogun State.
“We are looking for areas of collaboration. We are seeking ways of partnering with the state to impact the lives of the people. Ogun State is very dear to our hearts at Zenith Bank, and we are optimistic that this meeting will open a new chapter in our relationship,” she added.
Also speaking, Ogunranti described the engagement as a long-awaited opportunity to deepen institutional ties with the state government.
In a post-meeting interview, he described Ogun as receptive and business-friendly, attributing the influx of factories by many of the bank’s customers to the administration’s sustained investment in infrastructure.
He commended the state government for its partnership over the years and pledged the bank’s continued support.
“We appreciate the government for the partnership we have had over the years and look forward to other areas where we can support the state in achieving its goals and aspirations. We will support the great strides that the governor is making and the laudable projects he has undertaken to ensure that citizens enjoy the dividends of democracy,” he said.
Welcoming the delegation , Governor Abiodun expressed appreciation for the bank’s willingness to expand its relationship with the state. He noted that Zenith Bank has maintained a longstanding partnership with Ogun and reaffirmed his administration’s openness to mutually beneficial collaborations.
The governor proposed the establishment of a joint team comprising representatives of the bank and the state government to develop modalities for seamless and rewarding engagement.
Highlighting Ogun State’s strategic advantages, Abiodun pointed to its proximity to Lagos, abundant natural resources, expanding infrastructure, and its position as Nigeria’s industrial hub.
He disclosed that the state now boasts an airport, newly discovered oil deposits, and two proposed dry ports, alongside over 1,600 kilometers of completed and ongoing road projects.
He added that his administration’s development blueprint, anchored on the ISEYA pillars, has positioned Ogun as a leading state in education, ease of doing business, and housing delivery, with about 7,000 housing units constructed in the past six years.
Without mincing words, Governor Dapo Abiodun has proven to the world and most importantly his antagonists beyond reasonable doubt that capacity to deliver good governance goes beyond noise and bravado, it strictly predicates on critical thinking and selflessness, coupled with divine guidance.
May God continue to guide and guard Prince Dapo Abiodun to do more for the people of Ogun State and Nigeria at large.
Ajibola is a Senior Special Assistant on Strategic Communications to Governor Dapo Abiodun.
All this epistle with no pictures to show workings? SMH.
truthera: I know that many Nigerians especially non-Muslims living in Southern part of the country don't know that they are in an Islamic country. Only a few enlightened persons understood what Nigeria truly represents, while some of these people chose to be quiet, others like Nnamdi Kanu out of love spoke out and made several efforts to save his people, knowing fully well the dire consequences of going against the status quo....
For those Nigerians who after listening to Nnamdi Kanu, after seeing the killings, the complicity of their government pardoning terrorists, after seeing all that's happening now and still think that the country called Nigeria belongs to them, that it is a secular country, I implore you to look at your currency notes, look at the Naira notes you use everyday below and see the hidden truth in plain sight.....
How does a your secular state's currency notes being used by you a non-Muslim, having no knowledge of Islam or Arabic language and your suppose innocuous secular government has consistently decorated it with Arabic Islamic symbols and quotes.....? If you've been asleep to your reality over these incessant fulani Muslim jihadists killings I do believe that taking sometime to ponder over the mysteries of your own currency notes should serve as a wake up call..... IMHO, Nigeria an Islamic state masquerading as a cosmetic democracy belongs to the northern Islamic Fulani caliphate....
The Arabic-looking inscriptions on those banknotes simply state the value of the note. They are written in Arabic script (Ajami), which has historically been used to write some West African languages like Hausa.
The notes are issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Meanings in English
1. ₦1000 note Arabic script: ألف نيرة Meaning: One Thousand Naira
Arabic script has been used in West Africa for centuries through Islamic scholarship and trade.
Many Hausa scholars historically wrote the Hausa language using Ajami (Arabic letters).
Nigeria includes it on some currency as a historical and cultural element, not because the language of the note is Arabic.
✅ So the inscriptions are simply the denominations written using Arabic script.
If you want, I can also show you why some people online mistakenly think these inscriptions mean something political or religious and explain the real story behind it.
Racoon: Impressive! This Suriname is even relatively unknown country But here it is dominating the African economic outlook and is already reckoning on the global stage even as an unknown entity
maasoap: He didn't lie though, everything was in the news recently. From health sector news to the one of interior ministry and the overall capital budget implementation for both 2024 and 2025 which stands at almost zero
This man removed subsidy on both fuel and naira, still borrowing escalated. And with all these reports and revelations coming back to back from the national assembly about zero capital budget implementation in the last two years, no sane Nigeria should defend this administration based on political party, religion or ethnic affiliation
Do you realise nigeria was owing money before subsidy was removed ? Gencos alone are owed 6 trillion , so where do you think most of the funds is going to ? At least you cant dispute that imf has been cleared and nigeria exited debtors list , any logical person ( which most Nigerians aren't) w9uld know that whoever took over from buhari will have a lot of mess to deal with and clean before you start talking of running your own policies .
DiamondsAreFore: If I were from the Niger Delta, I would be weeping over how my natural resources have benefitted an undeserving handful of persons to my detriment and at my expense.
Undeserving? What exactly do you know about the oil and gas upstream sector?
People and companies bid for oil wells and if given it is not the fg that will develop the well for them , it is the bid winner that will develop and mine the well and if he's lucky strike a good volume of oil .
There are many oil wells lying fallow across the Niger delta yet were given to niger deltans who didn't develop the wells.
Let's stop this mindset of always trying to blame others for our own ineptitude.
Apc has achieved in 10 years what pdp could not do in 16 years ,asides power and insecurity, only a dafty will argue that apc has not transformed nigeria infrastructure wise and policy wise . This article is a testament to how to diversify a country's resources without too much noise .