₦airaland Forum

Kukutente23:
In other words, importation is valid to replace local manufacturing? I wonder why you find it difficult to say it as you mean it instead of hiding under semantics. I suspect you're very much aware of the folly of your stand.
The fact that no administration has been able to successfully implement tech transfer is part of why we are here today. It does not make tech transfer less viable rather, it makes it more desirable. What has happened last 9 years is to draw us further away from tech transfer instead of bringing us closer to it due to bad economic policies, corruption and mismanagement.

Tonnyray:
Nobody is being dishonest here.
There is unprecedented inflation presently, nobody disagrees with it.
My question is what does this change?
You're right Nigeria was listed as Number 1 economy in Africa (from Ngozi Okonjo Iweala days if I remember correctly) but folks were still wailing it had zero bearing on the economic realities of the common man.
I asked you to list the countries you know that NEVER got it economically topsy-turvy at some point in their national history but you declined. Do I term that "intellectual dishonesty" too?

Like the saying goes it's never so much about what happens, it's always more about our perception of and reaction to it. Whether we continue to wail or whether we join hands to fix Nigeria.

We can choose to cuss out this administration believing fully that a "better" man will fix Nigeria in 2027.
It's all up to us.

Tonnyray:
Whoever is involved in the value chain that ensures I still get tyres and batteries for my car though Michelin and Exide fled Nigeria is a player. Whatever phase life brings someone quits and someone ups his game and capitalizes on it.
I was interested in being educated on what administration successfully championed technology transfer from the multinationals since the failure of this is attributed to last 1 year.. or is it 9 years?

Tonnyray:
Unfortunately this is not true.
Wailings about poverty, austerity measures, Structural Adjustment Programs, essential commodities, "suffering and smiling" "economic crunch" etc. predate practically all of us chatting on this thread. Everybody comes with the tale of how things are woeful in their time but Eldorado in former times.
Try again.
And oh.. while at it kindly list the countries you know that NEVER experienced extraordinary economic mess in their historical trajectory.

Tonnyray:
You're yet to mention a good "phase" in Nigerian history.

Tonnyray:
It's your understanding of "new players" that's flawed. I never said new manufacturers. Didn't you just mention importation wave? That gives credence to the fact that there'll never be a vacuum. Players will come and players will go. Those needs will always be met one way or the other.. and that until we get our acts together as a people to ensure our local industries ultimately wake up to the task just as has happened in some other once labeled 3rd world countries. You probably believe that can never happen here. You're entitled to your beliefs mate. Same way I'm entitled to mine.

sweetrace:
Dressing formally is actually a policy in highly rated restaurants all over the world.

DevilsEqual:
Obidents dey suffer no be small

Na now i know wetin dey make una dey always open thread to lament

So na wetin una dey depend on be this

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fastseo:
Well I am igbo from South East. I am not APC supporter in fact in the last election I voted for obi.

Please face fact.
1)There is hunger in the land
2) Nigerians are hungry
3) if there is massive food as u claimed food prices will not hike this much.

Mr I too know.
U know much more than UN. who have vast data and trends of everything in Nigeria

fastseo:
This are some food production in metric tones I got from usda website that track average food production in most countries.

You might not notice that woes this data reveal. From 2015 to 2024 out population has increased massively but food production falls.

Not only that the currency collapses made our food cheaper in Chad, Niger, Cameron and Benin and farmers prefer to sell to those with high currencies than Nigerians

Kukutente23:
He claims to be in the UK yet he's arguing about what's happening in Nigeria. Very funny

ivandragon:
It is being done on purpose.

They know that Nigerians are very parochial and too attached to thier ethnic identity. So what they are doing in targeting one of the major ethnic groups and create hate. It is an organised racism strategy with backing at the highest levels.

That hate ensures the people are not united because when push comes to shove, everyone stands by thier ethnic groups.

The ultimate goal is to silence any sane dissenting voice.

ivandragon:
It is being done on purpose.

They know that Nigerians are very parochial and too attached to thier ethnic identity. So what they are doing in targeting one of the major ethnic groups and create hate. It is an organised racism strategy with backing at the highest levels.

That hate ensures the people are not united because when push comes to shove, everyone stands by thier ethnic groups.

The ultimate goal is to silence any sane dissenting voice.

skj1377:
The ladies wanted to use the upscale restaurant to get high end customers. Unfortunately the restaurant is aware of such antics by these call-girls and prevented the girls from marketing their goods in a prime spot of the restaurant. End of story

sweetrace:
Jeans is not allowed at restaurants with a dress code. It is not her ankle chains or her attractiveness. It is a requirement in such restaurants to dress formally. She could have won that top with a long skirt or dress pants and it would have been okay.

fastseo:
Since u admit that food price was rising no soaring before the subsidy removal then what caused the rising before subsidy removal?
So you know more than UN who have personel on group on humanitarian camps scattered across North East?

There is a no food security in Nigeria at present and there is short supply of food ..
A perfect example is the tomato and pepper scarcity which people can't afford.
Even the yam you pointed out is expensive and likewise garri.

I was in Nigeria when garri sold for 1700 from 900 earlier on then subsidy was still in place.

Kukutente23:
UN is not operating any farm in Nigeria that I know of. And I am not wrong. It is you who is assuming that rise in prices is due to food scarcity in your cocoon in the UK. I am on ground and I am telling you that farm markets are selling a tuber of yam between 2200-3000. What about beans? Beans is farmed mostly in the North Central and Southern part of the country. Why is it having rise in price with other foods that come from core North?
Before subsidy removal price was rising not soaring. But subsidy removal just removed the brakes totally. Until Tinubu happened to Nigeria, you could get a wheel barrow filled with yam at 15k to18k. Right now, you can't get it less than 35k.
Another angle is the currency devaluation which has made it unattractive for countries like Niger to bring food across the border into Nigeria, coupled with the recent fracas over the ouster of their President which Nigeria behaved belligerent. Niger Republic used to be a sure plug for food supply in Nigeria before. But with the currency devaluation, they don't see Nigeria as an attractive market

sunboy:
To your first comment; unfortunately the idea of indigene still defines our politics. Let’s not focus on Lagos on this, it’s all over the country. An Ibo man cannot be a governor in the north, nor can a Yoruba man be a governor in Ibo land. Lagos is one of the first states to allow non-indigenous people in their state house of assembly. Someone from other state within same region are still frustrated.


Right! While is criminality is the topic here, it’s pertinent to know that he’s a Nigerian. And not some foreigners coming to take over.

sunboy:
Why are they always calling this man Lebanese. He’s also a Nigerian, was born and raised in Nigeria.

aguluobi:
This is how some of you foolish soul go about tagging private individuals going about their business criminal while you ignore the foolish Peter Peter Obi that as been caught looting ₦250 million monthly from Anambra, let's not even talk about the millions of dollars the fool looted into his daughter Pandora account. Na so una bad mouth Dangote refinery claiming it won't work till 3030 but as soon as it started working same foolish you want Dangote to reduce fuel prices to celebrate your foolishness n bitterness. Foolish set of fools everywhere.

Arostar2023:
And someone here was trying to sell the idea that the president travelled commercial. As for you, I guess you have never heard the world, "conflict of interests" before. I dey shame for una... you guys can't live and thrive in a society where rule and order reign.

aguluobi:
Tell you cork n bs story to the dead
You can be from hell for all I care but I know a stinking ipob obidient foolish miscreant when I see one n your lamentations is not about to change my view on who you are.

DARLINGTON869:
I don't see anything bad in it. It's a normal and acceptable thing to lend your plane to another person even the president so long as it is used for a legitimate purpose. I am no fan of timubu but if we see white let's call it white abegi.

aguluobi:
Was that how your Igbo father condemned what was wrong n left Tinubu out when he was not in government ?!

Alliswell248:
Too dull to exist among sane human.

Bitter people following Bitter Obi....

Fourth class citizens of Nigeria.

Keep wailing

udomonday:
They've been patners for long so no lele.

BabaAgba79:
Yes na. You think say na inside poverty I want die? Chagoury Drivers and cleaners get money. If u knw that guy, u go no say na bujebudanu! Na money he dey bath ooo.

Tonnyray:
Contrary to your half empty perspective of things I'm more disposed to knowing it's all about phases. Yes multinationals are free to pack up and leave if the Nigerian clime no longer suits their interests. It's not a new thing. Take it from me there will be no vacuum. The turf is only being prepared for totally new players.
Watch this space.

BabaAgba79:
. U fit work am for me?

Trimjos:
If you find nothing in Tinubu relating with a known thief, then you are either stupid or foolish, or the both.

This was a man that returned more than $800million stolen money to Nigeria after the death of Abacha - to avoid prosecution.

Amaggedon:
You the mind the cursed fool of sahara reporter

gabbytabby:
Raccoon you are a known PBAT hater and enemy of Nigérians with contrary spirit so continue to do what you do best wailer extraordinary.

aguluobi:
Anyone reading your comment will think Peter Pandora Obi whom you igbos support die not work with Abacha Like Nigerians do not know Peter Obi n Abacha were 5 n 6 yeah ?!