₦airaland Forum

Sirjamo:
If this raw material can be processed in Nigeria, it would create thousands of jobs and put money in people's pockets.

It doesn't cost much to process it it Nigeria. It's greed for USD that motivates these exports....but it's a short sighted approach.... cocoa processing machine costs less than USD5000 and they would make more usd exporting chocolate, cocoa butter. Another case of short sightedness of people who seek immediate gratification.

Nuzo1:
Ol boy, this is by no means near a good news.

Serious countries left extractive industry centuries ago. Migrated to industrial production, then hitech production. But here we are still talking about selling raw cocoa for almost free.

You export a raw bag of cocoa at N20,000. White man refines it at the cost of N10,000. Sells the byproducts (cocoa drink, chocolate etc) at N200,000.

White man makes N170,000 profit from your N20,000 years of sweat.

Extractive production impoverishs a nation.

As a matter of urgency, we must learn to add value to our raw materials, be it gold, diamond, crude oil or cash crops like cocoa and cotton.

The cocoa processing machine costs less than USD5k. Look it up on Alibaba. It's 1. Low iq 2. Love for foreign currency.

Exporting to another African state would have been better than exporting to the United States.

Darkseid:
All sentiments aside, it's better off where it is currently, at least it has a value there. Bring it here and it'll turn to regular scrap metal

And all the whole in Nigeria in 1897 it wasn't turned to scrap metal then??

GLeesMODEL:
Anambra Gov Election: Maduka picks PDP form, promised to lead state out of democratic disadvantage

Ahead of the Anambra state governorship election scheduled to hold in November, the leading contender and foremost gubernatorial Aspirants on the platforms of PDP Dr. Godwin Maduka has picked his expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the Nov 6th Anambra 2021 as he officially joins the race.

Maduka while briefing news men at the national secretariat of PDP Abuja moments after picking the form retreated his determination to bring about the needed people oriented leadership and assuring them of his well articulated 10 point agenda for the state. According to him " I did not come for your money, I did not come for power, I did not come for fame but have come to lead the state out of democratic disadvantage.

He noted that today, Anambra state is faced with many challenges hence the need to be united in their stance and face up to difficulties with fortitude and determination to respond to differences with an inclusive attitude.

“The journey towards liberating Ndi Anambra and restoring our pride of existence has just begun in earnest. I seek your prayers in your daily devotion and your supports. There shall be indeed showers of blessings; seasons refreshing; precious reviving and sound of abundance when we assume office.

I bring message of hope to the unemployed youths, to the deprived pensioners and the oppressed people of Anambra State. I am confident that together we will emerge victorious. We are one people, one destiny. With eyes fixed on the horizon and God’s grace upon us, we shall carry on this great task of rebuilding Anambra state and deliver it safely to future generation.”

The picking of expression of interest and nomination form has sent jitters down the spines of Maduka's opponents, as the Las Vegas medical practitioner and Okosisi Orumba has been tipped as the one to brace the tape of victory in the Anambra State governorship election.

The outing at the PDP national secretariat attracted prominent Anambra sons and daughters across FCT and a mammoth crowd of his supporters in Abuja.

Before picking the form for Anambra governorship race , Maduka has made huge impact on the people of Anambra State, through his numerous philanthropic and humanitarian activities across the State.

His forthcoming declaration has been adjudged more or less, a victory party in advance, as his giants strides in the State has already earned him overwhelming support for his governorship ambition.

Maduka has promised to bear his international exposure, to change the sorry state of Anambra and improve the well being of the people.

He has promised radical changes in key sectors of the Anambra economy such as health, education and also vowed to open up the State to the global economy


https://www.abujapress.com/2021/03/anambra-gov-election-maduka-picks-pdp.html?m=1

These things mean nothing; the elected councillors - what are they doing, local govt chairpersons what are they doing? The Nigerian ppl can't develop this country by themselves - the Chinese should keep developing Nigeria. China did not pick pdp or apc form yet they have layed rail tracks in Nigerian. Look for results not politics that end up wasting a lot of time.

Generalwoodz:
If you can do the crime be ready to do the time...
But now...
You niggars got to pay with your life. I am sorry the country failed you and ended up turning you into perpetrators of heinous crimes.

Sorry my southern brothers! Cry no more. Accept your fate with no hate because you all bargained and bought it.

I don't know where you guys would be headed to after facing the hang man with the nozzle when your head falls... but

If it's the hell...

Tell the devil that his children (Naija politicians) are over doing the works he sent them to.

Naija people dey suffer real bad but they are always smiling like all is well...

Young brothers, please tell the devil there's no gain accepting Nigerians into hell again because, they have been through so much pain while living in a bleeped up country.
Well, if it's the heavens pls, help me beg baba God to bless my hustles I really want to leave this damned place for good.
Pls, tell our Lord Jesus Christ that lasticalala is always bringing snake to naira Land frontage
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The country did not fail them they failed themselves.... Nigerians are ecowas citizens - if it's tough in Nigeria go to Senegal, Ghana, Togo to find something doing....

The devils children are Nigerians themselves.

Bampeh:
This is a good bilateral trade, it will strengthen the economy. A win-win for both countries.

This news is bad for Dangote monopolistic empire.

bampeh love this

It's a very welcome development.... Africa should be encouraged to trade among themselves.

Cybercop2002:
I believe loneliness is the cause of mass shooting in the west maybe if the are if prison they might get people to associate with

You are a very wise person...

2shaw:
I trust yankee justice system,either legal injection or solitary confinement 290yrs in jail.

Don't trust it too much oh.... murderers get away with murder in America all the time.

HellVictorinho:
Contradictions.
You don't think you are inferior but you think blacks are inferior.
There's nothing factual about what you are saying.
Inferiority complex has blinded you.

That blacks are inferior is self evident. Why are you always running to white countries?

Why are all your countries shitholes?

Juliusmalema:
They can sort that out by themselves.

They will all still be shitholes and not comparable to modern countries....

Juliusmalema:
I have never looked at Oduduwa map before but after seeing it today. I just feel happy and satisfied.

Take a look and key in. We support freedom.

From Oduduwa republic other sub republics will also emerge....

obo389:
Source: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/restitution-benin-bronzes-humboldt-forum-1953883.

These things have no bearing on the improvement of the quality of life of the average Nigerian.

blueAgent:
If I were westerns I will bar Africans from any elective post.

They have nothing to offer.

I agree. 95% have nothing to offer. Only 5% have something to offer.

Anywhere you have a large group of negros, it is the same story of failure....

blueAgent:
Because he won SUG election in Sweden that made Nigeria to be blessed?

If it was left for him and other Nigerians Sweden would have been a 3rd World country.

bring enough nigerians into sweden, it will become a 3rd world shiithole.

HellVictorinho:
You have told too many lies.
You even accuse me of being emotional.
What kind of liar are you?
Thou shall not lie too often.

How's your shithole country and continent doing??

Ayomi90:
What are we talking about what ar u responding with?

Does your response make sense to you?

Nigerians appear not to be able to build anything but are quick to run down built ones. Isn't it a shame that China gave you money to build tracks and also built the tracks. Not only that, they are laying the tracks across the country.

Once you give it to Nigerians to lay, errors and ommissions will abound.

China don build am no errors no ommission.

Now Nigerians will start riding on it wiv girlfriends for party and sex, groove, "big boy" etc but tell them to build it they will have NO clue.

chccho:
But u are black too, your mind is black, your thoughts are black and so are your expectations too!!! Keep up your black works

Thanks for addressing Nigerians....

theuniqueone:
It is funny that Government officials in Nigeria do not know what makes a functional hospital let alone a state of the art hospital. I will rather prefer a hospital in a dilapidated building with "state of the art" manpower than a 5-star building with state of the art facilities but with poorly qualified and motivated manpower. The former will be more productive than the later.
This is the sad story of Ibom specialist hospital

Where can one read more about Ibom specialist hospital?

nextstep:
This was my thought too... we really need a well-trained medical workforce who take their profession seriously.

@ the bolded. You have said it all..... Many just want money....

BigBashiru:
What is the Nigerian man good for besides partying and sex?? China is developing your country and continent for you. No shame??

What is the Nigerian man good for besides partying and sex?? China is developing your country and continent for you. No shame??

Topmaike007:
and what is your stress now nigga?

What is the Nigerian man good for besides partying and sex?? China is developing your country and continent for you. No shame??

CheedyJ:
Maintenance is key

It's only working for now because the Chinese just handed it over....

Give it a few years it will deteriorate to zero.

That's blacks for you. They can't maintain anything but they love free handouts.

uptimum123:
Kunle Afolayan Shares Photos Of His Train Ride From Lagos - Ibadan


There's also speculation that some parts of his coming movies will shot on this Lagos - Ibadan Train


https://mobile.twitter.com/kunleafolayan/status/1373175424382087168

It was funded by Chinese money, built by Chinese labor and maintained by the Chinese so black Nigerians hide ur faces in shame.

Within 10years it will break down and you will call the Chinese again.

Biodun556:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3307479366018762&id=100002701927599

When we say the black man is the laziest they call us racists....

It's due to this laziness that all their countries are underdeveloped and also the weak institutions.

Prajonis:
Even guys are wicked too. Infact, Nigerians are generally wicked regardless of gender and that's why the whole country is a mess. There are many good people in Nigeria but the massive population of wicked souls in Nigeria make the good ones seem so insignificant. Since you've already seen the handwriting on the wall, don't press toomuch for respect cos you're still under the same roof. In no time you'll go be a man on your own and the respect will come naturally.

The negro is more wicked than international average - which partially explains why their countries are shitholes.

nahzyla:
How much are they?

Check Alibaba

OscarJaden:
the fear of giving birth to a female child scares me everyday

Male child? I prefer female any day biko

Subsidybad21:
Actually the problem with African economies is simple. We are not industrial

Someone once made the comment about Ghana once earning 2 billion dollars one year from selling cocoa. Meanwhile a company based in the UK used part of that cocoa to make prodicts worth 17 billion dollars.

We sell raw materians and then use the money to import goods whos9ie value exceeds the value of our raw materials. And then the income from our raw materials ia subject to a price we don't control.

This is complicated by a lack of interest in going into manufacturing, an education sector not interested in training vocational and technical people, a power sector hobbled by most people refusing to pay their bills, and poor policies

I've personally priced chocolate production machines and cocoa processing machines - they are not that expensive.... Africa just dey dull....

Subsidybad21:
Where do you think we get 80% of our revenue from? Selling sand?

Oil is our major revenue and forex earner. Has been since the 1970's when Gowon made the mistake of hooking us up to oil (the decline in agric exports to the UK around the same time was not helpful either)

And don't talk about taxes either, as most states have poor tax to gdp ratios below 3%(most below 1% even)

Also mineral mining in Nigeria is so so unregulated (see Zamfara for example). Most of the revenue from there that is due to the state never goes there.

And no, it does not make me happy

@ the bolded; if Africa developed it's economies well it won't need to earn GBP/ USD. Does UK look to earn forex from Africa??

Also instead of Africa to focus on trade among it's States, all the African countries dump trade among themselves which in actual fact will strengthen their currencies - instead they go pursuing trade with UK and EU who laugh to the bank and calls Africa dull

SmartPolician:
This is good news. Buhari.
If the idea of tollgate will improve our road infrastructure and network, I don't mind.

Government should concession those critical trunk A roads to private companies to manage them. Lekki-Ajah expressway is one of the best expressways in Nigeria today - thanks to concession arrangement.

nigeria has not a problem of roads but a problem of reckless drivers with aggressive driving styles...