₦airaland Forum

That's true .. aside finding the cost of living low (not all goods and services though), i didn't like the frustration i had to go through to get basic things done. I was actually becoming angry at the least provocation which i didn't like it .. i picked up some good things though .. i found Nigerians to be resilient, positive and very competitive .. they relish good food well well, you have to finish the food your're served ..

vaxx:
you should know that every country willing to progress must be ready to pay the price. later the citizens will enjoy it. london is expensive but you will have no problem if you are gainfully employed.

Most Nigerians who have bought into the Giant of Africa thing find it surprising that life is better in some African countries compared to the frustration in Nigeria. for those who don't believe in the development indices used in assessing countries, you should realise that all developed countries score very high on them and that's what makes life better in those countries. you don't find electricity, water, healthcare, education, transportation, strong institutions and effective government lacking in those countries. you can tell the future of a country by looking at government policy and initiatives in these critical areas.

there are some electric bulbs which are still in use in Nigeria, we called them onion bulbs (incandescent bulbs) in Ghana. They were banned a decade back and you don't find them on the market now. before the ban was implemented the Energy commission (Ghana), through a programme, had to supply energy efficient bulbs (fluorescent) to all households to replace the incandescent bulbs in use. those bulbs were not energy efficient. moreover, fluorescent bulbs last longer - sometimes 8X times longer compared to incandescent bulbs. Now the commission is looking at promoting LED bulbs, which are more efficient than the fluorescent bulbs. The effect of such policy is reduced energy consumption for households, resulting in some cost savings too.

We should have some informed discussions aside the usual banter that goes on here. A form of peer review of African countries will be insightful. Let's know what is happening in the various countries. what policies and programs are being carried out by our governments and how will those policies move our countries forward?

If you take a good look at those development indices, it's just a reflection of what's on the ground. We have to create the countries we want for ourselves. the Americans have proven themselves; the Europeans have done it and same for the Asians. Africa, why always me?

Obi1kenobi:
Loooool.... that's embarrassing. You mean even Colombia and Palestine ranks above us in the peace index?
Our global image must be some pretty screwed up shiit.

Could you provide the GDP in Naira from your institution in charge of that? Ghana's GDP from our statistical service for 2016 was GHS167 billion.
this is then translated to USD at the prevailing exchange rate.

your GDP figure somehow doesn't tie in with your exchange rate. Just provide the GDP figure as calculated in Naira.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37045276

uzzyfire:
u read wrong, Google Nigeria and see for ursef. our GDP just fell by a little % from 596 billion to 486 billion during recession . and it gaining fast

and so did Lagos GDP ,it fell from 131bn to 91bn during recession ,but its growing again

i'm not saying we have 100% access to improved water. we have achieved 90% coverage and the target is to reach universal (100%) coverage by 2020. that's what i know of Ghana. i've lived in Lagos, VI and the estate i stayed in had its own pump water system not to talk of the situation on the mainland and other parts of Nigeria.

on the point of Nigeria not being peaceful due to the huge population, it's not entirely valid. Those countries Nigeria ranks better in the Global peace Index mostly have smaller population than Nigeria.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Peace_Index
http://visionofhumanity.org/app/uploads/2017/02/GPI-2016-Report_2.pdf

Nowenuse:
I think this should be mostly directed to the Ghanaians and Kenyans who think nothing like water treatment plants exist in Nigeria @Just30, TayserMahiri, Joonana and co

the statistics service in Ghana measures our GDP in our own currency GHS. At any point in time the GDP in USD reflects the prevailing exchange rate for the period. how is Nigeria's own calculated and what's your GDP in Naira for 2016 .. please provide a credible source .. I've read it somewhere that it's 90 trillion naira

uzzyfire:
shebi u don see

http://www.google.com.ng/url?q=http://businesshilights.com.ng/fluctuation-in-forex-forced-lagos-gdp-from-131bn-to-91bn-in-2016-ambode/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwilnNSt49DTAhUBfFAKHbFSCbYQFgggMAg&usg=AFQjCNFdNT5xUoEQOFWStbs5LXXbJf-Bgg

as compared to Nigeria, Ghana is expensive. cost of fuel in Ghana is about 3x the prices in Nigeria. VAT rate in Nigeria is 5%, VAT in Ghana is 15% plus NHIS 2.5% making 17.5% tax on every item you buy. Ghana has been ranked as the most expensive country in Africa.

http://starrfmonline.com/2017/02/22/ghana-ranked-expensive-country-live-africa-survey/

vaxx:
i dont only lived in GHANA. my grand dad owns a building in accra city center. makola. ghana is not as expensive as you think. if you are working and leaving you will find it average.germany is very expensive if you come here for the first time. but you enjoy it as ttime goes on.

You've lived in Ghana before .. how long? I've also stayed in Lagos for sometime . The good thing is the cost of living which is pretty cool compared to Ghana

vaxx:
the population size is not a good excuse. use china as a vase study. ghana GDP is just a little above lagos state. butt they are able to maintain good electricity ，education that even attract the westerner. good road connection. highest flyover in west africa. and above all . good policing system

That's true .. access to improved water has reached 90%
and the target is to achieve 100% coverage by 2020. Our water source is direct from the water corporation. Most households in Lagos pump water from the ground. The estate I lived in VI had its own pump water system.

forgiveness:
Hmmm! From what I saw at Tema, Accra and Akosombo, water flowed through the pipe and the source is from the government. That's why I rate them highly.

You think Nigeria's GDP is impressive? What's the GDP for 2016 in your own currency, naira?

https://www.google.com.gh/amp/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/37045276#ampshare=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-37045276

Nowenuse:
Showing terrible pics of Nigeria makes no difference to a Nigerian because we know that Nigerian infrastructures are still underdeveloped.
U little hate filled sad Ghanaian souls are the ones who always claim that your country has the best infrastructures in Africa (to compensate yourselves for your GDPless Accra).
So how come we still see terrible pictures of Ghana online?

You can share a story here to prove your claim ..

fanficgirl:
I browse through Ghana forums don't lie brothrr.

Most of those buildings in marina have not been maintained and not in use .. the place is messy and stuffy

uzzyfire:
Lagos island

In terms of social progress, Nigeria trails Ghana between 10 to 20 years ..

Just30:
deal with it
When your whole country is a mess and won't be on par with any civilized society for a very long time to come
Nigeria is not Ghana's mate
Even if Ghana stops developing for 20 years

You've got great pics of Lagos .. why is it at the bottom of the worst cities to live in ?

https://www.forbes.com/pictures/eglg45fkfdk/lagos-nigeria/

https://www.google.com.gh/amp/www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/lagos-ranks-worlds-3rd-worst-city-live/amp/#ampshare=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/lagos-ranks-worlds-3rd-worst-city-live/

arinzeejikonye:
I wii come to that later on,


Lasgidi city of hustlers
5Th largest economy in africa
Largest city in africa
Fastest growing corridor in africa
The epicenter of ecowas
Africa's big apple

Nice pics from above .. can you guys work on the air quality in Lagos . The place is stuffy to be honest ..

arinzeejikonye:
Banana island ikoyi, shape like banana, another suburb of lagos

it can only get better ..

O0XYGEN:
It's only a fool who will even dream of comparing a useless country like nigeria to Ghana.
As I said the pictures I've posted is nt even up to 1/10 of the pics I have here.
Ghana will forever be ahead of nigeria in everything till thy kingdom come.
Ghana - QUALITY
nigeria - QUANTITY

Yes man .. As long as our national anthem remains .. "God Bless Our Homeland Ghana" .. we'll forever be proud of our country.

O0XYGEN:
It's only a fool who will even dream of comparing a useless country like nigeria to Ghana.
As I said the pictures I've posted is nt even up to 1/10 of the pics I have here.
Ghana will forever be ahead of nigeria in everything till thy kingdom come.
Ghana - QUALITY
nigeria - QUANTITY

Ghana flag is dope .. hi naija folks .. don't you think your flag is boring, the person who designed it didn't put in much effort at all .. just saying .. maybe one of you could enlighten us on the your flag .. especially the first green stripe and the second one .. what's the difference ..

O0XYGEN:
These are the last pics I'm posting for today.
All the pics I've posted are not even up to 1/10 of the pics i have here.
Now I don't want any idiot to compare a useless underdeveloped zoo like nigeria to Ghana.

Cos our passport is valued more than yours .. with a Ghanaian passport, you don't need a visa to visit Singapore .. just give me one reason I should switch nationalities, don't mention jollof ...

uzzyfire:
looooopolll, infe wat? guy no dey tall that kain rubbish abeg. y wud I feel inferior to Ghana

Have you asked yourself why it's always Nigeria against either Ghana/SA/Kenya? Have you ever come across Ghana vs Kenya vs SA or any combination thereof?You ought to look within yourself before you start blaming someone. If you go attack a country and they strike back .. you go with your usual cry .. they hate us, they hates us ..

Marcelo290:
Ghana is a relatively small and developing country, all thanks to their population and small geographical area, I actually have friends who school and live there, so I have no problem with them, but comparing them with Nigeria is what I don't like.

Again when Ghana was brought into the discourse, there was no hate intended, But you Ghanaians have got this inferiority complex coupled with a relative hate for Nigerians for reasons I don't know, so you guys just jump into the whole scene and start dishing out insults, trust Nigerians, you don't expect them to keep mute.

Do you know the size of our budget, foreign reserves, money supply, minimum wage and even
Stipends for service personnel? Not to mention the kilometers of motorable roads we have.. you better get your facts right

Nowenuse:
It should reflect by making the city very wealthy. There should be a huge flow of cash in the city.

How do you want it reflect?

Nowenuse:
With all these beauty and seeminly affluence in Accra, why does it not reflect in the economy?

i know Maryland .. i have a sweetie at Ilupeju .. young man, i think you've gotten my gender wrong ..

shervydman:
daddy is in Maryland,Lagos......daddy don't mind meeting mummy too.

that's your opinion .. just go through the thread and see where Ghanaians come in to comment .. nobody shows up until there's some misinformation going on here ..

uzzyfire:
nobody is belittling Ghana ,u guys are d ones talking trash abt Nigeria and we are disproving ur trash. how can people Ghana be trying to compar Ghana with Nigeria , Heck its u guys that are trying to belittle Nigeria looool

a rat trying to belittle a lion

where will i find daddy?

shervydman:
come to daddy.....

hey .. i'm here .. you can school me .. i won't insult you, never, i've never done that to anyone..

Marcelo290:
You are entirely right bro, The hate is what I can't fathom. I had from the onset, been against this arguments with Ghanaians and other small countries, I see it it as a vain argument cos we share nothing apart from region in common, why not make a comparison between Nigeria and Ethiopia that has the highest and second highest population in Africa? (No pun/disrespect intended to Ethiopians) This people have so much hate in them like DNA, I just can't understand, they make mockery of us at the slightest opportunity they get, forgetting Nigeria is a very complex country with much religious, Ethnic and tribal diversities. Even India and China with a more homogeneous tribe and a relatively large population face all these, much more a third world country like Nigeria with the diversities, Civil war and Insurgence we have faced, these little countries should be ashamed of themselves.

It remains an Insult to me, to compare Nigeria and Ghana cos we share nothing in common apart from region and British colonialism. As for Kenya that the citizens are starving without any war or political instability, they should cover their heads in shame.

Funny thing is that with all these many problems, we still lead them in almost everything thing, they keep bringing up uncertified facts to boost their little ego, try to school them or engage them in a meaningful argument, they resort to insults and throwing of banters... What frustration causes, if these people represent the characters of people I would find in their country, then Africa is doomed!

#spits..

bros, if you're being nice cos of my gender, you've got your assumption wrong .. you have to stop addressing me as such; my naija baeb won't like it ..

shervydman:
nice one sister......be blessed,what I've come to understand also is that people thinks any populated country is synonymous with poverty.i also had a feeling of that about india n china till I study them closely.study us too my dear sister.and never cease to defend ur country...CHEERS.

Hey dude, is it by force that someone should be your big bro, huh? we only show up to correct misinformation and ignorance on this platform which has to do with Ghana .. is as simple as that ..

shervydman:
the most painful thing is that they're our neighbor.....the closest anglo-phone country closer to us.
they're even our baby.i just SMH for hating their big brother.
very pathetic,even Judas wasn't like this.i swear I wont argue with them anymore,they're just too small for me alone.

bros .. should i get you a bottle of chilled coca cola to cool you down .. your comments don't sound friendly at all .. i can picture the look on your face as you type cos you can't be smiling and type out these sentences .. cool down okaaayyy ..

Nowenuse:
You are just being deluded. Even a mad person knows that United nations is far more credible than any random online sources you can pull out from anywhere.
Ciao!

Yes sir .. i need some lessons in economics .. that's why i came asking you to help .. it's an opportunity to share the knowledge you've acquired over the years ..

Nowenuse:
Is Ghanaian education so useless? Am i the one to teach u economics? Go back to secondary school pls.
Or could it be that i have been wasting my time here with an ignorant underaged teeange child?

you've made a point .. but then you can use quantitative/statistics to hide facts or the realities on the ground. Ghana is about 1/4 the size of Nigeria in landmass .. just as you have 36 states, Ghana has 10 administrative regions. what i've realised is Nigerians hide behind the huge numbers they churn out (due to their huge population) to distort facts when you engage them in any discourse. same way their leaders use those figures to deceive the populace. Just imagine a leader say the whole of water used in Ghana will not be enough to flush WCs in Lagos alone. meanwhile majority of the people living in Lagos needs electricity to draw water from the ground. Pumping water from the ground is not the norm in Ghana just as i don't know how to operate a generator. if you want an informed discussion you will get one. but if you want to belittle other countries or demonstrate ignorance .. i'll gladly defend my country, Ghana.

Nowenuse:
The problem with Ghanaians and Kenyans is that they think Nigeria functions like their smaller countries.

Nigeria is developing like the United states with different states developing their own economies and competing with each other.

Ghana as a smaller country will gather all their available money to build one hospital in Accra and be bragging day and night about it, WHILE different Nigerian states on the other hand will be building their own different hospitals in their different states and at the end of the day Ghana will have only 1 in Accra, while Nigeria will have over 1 dozen in different states.

Bros .. if fortunately for you, you happen to be among the rich in your country .. it's an opportunity to make an impact in people's lives .. there is no point in going for events and showering money on people to display your affluence .. that to me is poverty of the mind (the worst form of poverty you'll find); you won't find people do that in any civilised society.

i want to see african states work towards ensuring universal access to basic social amenities such as universal access to education, universal access to power, a functioning health insurance for every citizen, secure and safe communities. this is what you find in civilised and developed countries. opportunity is there for individuals to make money but the vulnerable are also protected through various social intervention programs.

Nowenuse:
Yes we are poor, yet we have the richest industries in Black africa.
Anyone can be a millionaire in Nigeria overnight due to the large pool and channel of wealth flowing in Nigeria.

Ghana is more developed yet only 23% of their citizens have ever known what it looks like to operate an internet enabled phone or a computer. What a shame and embarrasment!

Poverty stricken fools.
I can't imagine myself being a citizen of a country where the capital and largest city of the country with millions of people has no economy, no GDP, no wealth flow, nothing! Everybody just living normal average day to day lives. What nonsense!

GDPless? what's GDP and what does it tell about a country? i want to know more about it . Please assist .

Nowenuse:
And i'm inviting you to come and see what real wealth is all about and not your poor capital city of over 3 million people without a GDP.

You fools don't know that there are parts of Nigeria with 24hrs light ba?

Can't you see how dozens of Nigerian entertainers and fashion designers have become millionaires in dollars overnight?
How many millionaire entertainers do you have in your GDPless country?

Money flows in and through Nigeria, that is why about 3 different states in Nigeria can equal your entire country's economy while another state will double your country's economy.