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I think the writer should do more deligence in his research before rushing to conculsion. The Yaoyi period is a period that follows the Jomon period. Though the Ainus have been regarded as the premier "Aborigins" of the present day Japan, but research has shown that the country saw a wave of different groups, both from Korea, china, from the across the siberia and south east asia if you include Okinanwa in the mix. With the exception of the Okinawas, these groups became well mixed over the millenia to give what "appears" as a homogenious society. Finally, one always finds a hint of black population all over the world, but attributing it to a particular locality south of the Sahara beside the great migration to other parts of the world at the height of their civilisation and or the dispersal from the Nile valley occasioned by the arab invasion seems very very far fetched |
The origin of Yayoi culture has long been debated. Chinese influence was obvious in the bronze and copper weapons, dōkyō, dōtaku, as well as irrigated paddy rice cultivation. Three major symbols of the Yayoi culture are the bronze mirror, the bronze sword, and the royal seal stone. In recent years, more archaeological and genetic evidence has been found in both eastern China and western Japan to lend credibility to this argument. Between 1996 and 1999, a team led by Satoshi Yamaguchi, a researcher at Japan's National Science Museum, compared Yayoi remains found in Japan's Yamaguchi and Fukuoka prefectures with those from China's coastal Jiangsu province, and found many similarities between the Yayoi and the Jiangsu remains. DNA tests conducted in 1999 support the theory that the origin of the Yayoi people was an area south of the Yangtze in china |
plendil:What is the p-value of this data if I may ask |
You may not like what Gowon said but here are some irrefutable facts about the above two entities towards the sub-Saharan people. 1. Forceful depopulation of the continent. 2. Destruction of the culture and religion of the people. 3. Genocide and holocaust in the continent 4. Introduction of alien vices such as rape within the populace 5. Creation of antagonistic groupings within their creations ( countries ) as an order of control. 6. Instigating wars and terror within their created countries. 7. Meddling in the affairs of the people without invitation. 8. Unbridled negative propaganda on the continent; HIV, hunger, wars, corruption you name it. 9. Control of the resource of the continent through armed support of "elected" clients. 10. Murder and depose of leaders not favorable to their "cause". 11. Institutionalization of segregation along racial, ethnic and religious lines. These acts fundamentally re-shaped who we are and are still affecting the way we live our lives. |
gtrust:. sir the questions are the issues, so even on issues you cannot even defend your "esteemed" senator. Last word. thanks and Be well |
gtrust:Sir, the questions are not about the house or what he owns, please go back again and read it slower this time. thanks and be well |
gtrust:We have not seen anything. Nobody was asking about the salary. Carefully and slowly read the questions posited for the senator you to answer. Its been over a week and you still haven't finished your research. We will wait as long as it takes. Thanks and be well |
This is what I term " arrogance of security". It would have been obvious to the operators of religious activities in the country that BH will be targeting their facilities in other to extract maximum casualties. Question is what security measures were in place to forestall the BH and their moles in the mosque. Security is everyones business not just the government. Like Sanusi said ...protect yourself do not wait for the government. RIP to the death |
cjrane:In a perfect world I will rather encourage these "illegal" micro refineries by introducing them to new technologies and other refining know hows. What they are practicing remember is home grown without help from the "right" quarters and are doing well. |
atlwireles:These I presume are short time losses which could be deemed "acceptable loses" in a Long term war to consign OPEC to history with the attendant 'clout". Its a world driven on oil and the power it confers is unimaginable. |
atlwireles:The politics and economic policies of the "price war" is well understood. If the americans win it, they will virtually cement not only the dollar as the currency of the new century, but the will dictate the price of most products made on planet earth. Like any battle, there will be causalities and we the mono- economies will be the first. |
Just out of curiousity. Are you suggesting that without the USA buying our oils we will all be dead. Humans are what they are for their ability to adapt to any situation. Nigerians will adapt. Oil used to be 10 dollars a barrel and we are still here. Think of the opportunity that comes with any situation... That's how millions are made even in times of wars and disasters |
Chinaimporter:Inferiority complex I might add. Ask yourself why can't the Igbo's simply have their origin where they are currently living. Start with that premise and expand your research. |
arresa:It is always easy.for pessimistic crititcs to gloss over facts and present generalised runoff the mill..I read somewhere "truths" as facts So here are the facts you should consider. 1. How many primary schools were pre- independence compared today. 2. Ditto to secondary and universities. 3. How many medical professionals were pre independence compare to today. 4. Ditto to engineers of every kind. 5. How many parts if Nigeria were connected by road pre independence and how many now. 6. How many cities were in Nigeria pre compared today So sit back and critically analyze the progress that has been made by this country the past 50 years and check who is really "lying" to themselves. Lastly being educated does not mean that someone have to "feed" or create opportunity for you - that's what the brain is meant for. You go out there use your "god" given talent and make something out of it instead of waiting for another to do it for you...that is what creating opportunity means. Thanks and be well |
adconline:The point is that Abuja is a city built by Nigerians from scratch that's a can do attitude. It means they can. That the Akwa Ibom is "basically a city" built from scratch by Nigerians shows a can do attitude. Every other thing is just "embellishment". Secondly that you grew up in a culture where everything is centralized does not confer to it any better civilization or mark of development than a place where it is decentralized. The point is service is delivered and people get what they need. That I get my electricity from the solar panel on top of my roof does not mean am less civilized or developed than you who pays another to supply it from a centralized system. To me centralization smacks of dependency. No functioning traffic system shows that you have not moved around the country extensively in recent times. A little travel will help you reevaluate your country beyond what you read on the internet. Thanks and be well |
abdulwastecx:If you are speaking on a personal basis that's okay as some are cut out for different traits and trade in life. A lot of Nigerians who are making things do not care about those "seeming limitations" you are alluding to. We simply go on doing what's needs to be done to get our products to market. Its all about talking the first step and improve as you move along |
arresa:Am not really into government this or that,... the writer said we are a nation of can'ts and I ran a few examples for him/her . that example is irrespective of government... As I understand a nation is made of people, and here someone is saying that 170 million people are incapbale of doing anything.. last I checked, Seun is Nigerian living in Nigeria and am using a product of his creative mind.... So much for a nation of cant's |
masu:so the chinese man living with his Nigeria wife in Aba is married to who again? |
It is time to go into production using locally sourced raw materials.... It is also time to export Nigeria from abroad and invest as it will buy more. it is time to corner the market in area where foreign goods dominate. It will be time to go into agriculture and food processing of native food. Every situation is an opportunity for those keen on making it |
I thought it will be in millions.... what a disappointment |
adconline:really , if we are a nation of cants how come we built Abuja from scratch in the first place. if we are a nation of can'ts how come we are still a democratic nation after 15 years if we are a nation of can'ts how come eko atlantic is slowly rising. if we are a nation of can'ts how come abuja -kaduna lines are built if we are a nation of can'ts compare Akwa Ibom now and 10 years ago, the list goes on |
Increase in IGR is not merely a function of tax collection but in a way shows how functional and effective governance is within that domain. In order to effect such collection one must put in place effective, supportive policy manned by well experienced professionals. So gentlemen and ladies it is simply not just about tax collection |
Disappointed with Anambra, Abia, Kano, Kaduna, Oyo and Ogun States |
THE United States’ import of crude oil from Nigeria and Algeria have declined by 93 per cent since 2010, the U.S Energy Information Administration (IEA), has said. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s oil production may have recorded a major setback, as the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) shut its Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP), which supplies products to the Bonny export terminal. The IEA in a media statement Monday, said total U.S. crude oil imports have declined since 2010, with nearly the entire decline occurring in light sweet grades. Indeed, the U.S did not import crude oil from Nigeria in the month of July and August this year. The U.S. has been steadily cutting oil imports from Nigeria because of U.S. shale oil production, which is low in sulphur and otherwise called “light, sweet,” similar to Nigeria’s “Bonny Light” oil. This resulted to the decline in the country’s crude oil export. For example, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) put Nigeria’s crude oil export in May this year at 1.88mbp; June, 1.71mbd and 1.61mbp in July. It noted that through August 2014, U.S. light crude imports have fallen 71 per cent compared to the level in 2010. It noted that the U.S. net crude oil imports in 2013 declined 10.2 per cent to 7.6 million barrels per day (bblpd), the lowest level since 1996, as rising domestic crude oil production cut into the volume of imports needed to meet refinery demand for crude oil. Confirming the TNP shut-in yesterday, the oil multinational, said the pipeline that carries the Bonny light was shut after it discovered a leak on Saturday. This is coming as the nation prepares for the possible effects of dwindling crude oil prices at the international market. As at yesterday, the oil prices stood at $75.42 per barrel, according to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The pipeline carries one of Nigeria’s main export grades, Bonny Light. About six cargoes of the crude are exported monthly, equivalent of about 180,000 to 200,000 barrels per day. “SPDC is investigating the source of a leak at Okolo Launch in Eastern Niger Delta which occurred near the 24-inch and the 28-inch TNP (Trans-Niger Pipeline),” shell said in an e-mail statement to Reuters. “The leak occurred near where one of our contractors was preparing to remove crude theft connections on the line. On noticing the leak on November 22, we deployed booms and also shut in the 28-inch TNP.” The 24-inch pipeline has been shut since Oct. 18 last year for repair and integrity checks, the spokesman added. Meanwhile, Nigeria is estimated to have exported 70.14 million barrels of oil including condensate in August, or an average 2.26 million barrels per day (bpd), which was 12.4 per cent higher month on month. Data from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), also established that Europe remained the biggest destination of Nigerian crude, with the United States accounting for 30,779 bpd as against zero in July. “Four regions, namely Europe, South America, Asia and Africa, remain the major destinations of Nigerian crude and condensate export,” NNPC said. Oil production rose 6.8 per cent in August on month on month to 2.20 million bpd. For the second month running, ExxonMobil was assessed the biggest producer, accounting for or 435,644 bpd, followed by Anglo/Dutch Shell with 255,049 bpd. According to the corporation, gas production stood at 226.26 billion cubic feet, while the amount of gas flaring from the oil fields rose to 17.3 per cent of total production, compared with 13.1 per cent in July. Nigeria’s four refineries operated at an average of 16 per cent of their combined nameplate capacity of 445,000 bpd in August, down from 22 per cent in July. Guardian : Monday, 24 November 2014 20:22 Written by Roseline Okere and Sulaimon Salau |
American firm to buy Bharti Airtel phone masts in Nigeria for $1.05bn Nigeria invested an estimated $6.6 billion in telecoms infrastructure from 2010 through 2012 India’s Bharti Airtel Ltd will sell more than 4,800 mobile phone masts in Nigeria to American Tower Corp for $1.05 billion, as part of its plan to cut costs and pare debt. Mobile operators in Africa such as Bharti Airtel have been selling masts to specialist tower firms and leasing them back to cut maintenance costs on a continent with poor access to electricity and shoddy roads. Bharti Airtel has agreed to be the anchor tenant on the masts it is selling to American Tower initially for 10 years, the companies said in a joint statement on Monday. American Tower said in a separate regulatory filing it expected the deal value to be about $1.05 billion, subject to adjustments. The companies expect to close the deal during the first half of 2015, they said. Bharti Airtel, India’s top telecommunications company, entered Africa in 2010 by acquiring loss-making telecoms operations for $9 billion, funded by debt. The Indian company has yet to turn a profit in Africa because the high cost of running the operations eat into margins. Nigeria is Bharti Airtel’s biggest market in Africa. The latest deal comes after an agreement to sell more than 3,500 mobile phone masts in six African nations to Eaton Towers, a transaction sources said was worth up to $800 million. In July, Bharti Airtel agreed to sell about 3,100 masts in four African countries to Helios Towers Africa. BusinessDay November 24, 2014 | Filed under: main story | Author: Editor |
Lagos most prepared for oil slide as IGR tops 75% of budget Most Nigerian states, except Lagos are ill-prepared to adjust for a prolonged slide in oil prices, the most recent internally generated revenue (IGR) data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows. Lagos State, in South West Nigeria, had internally generated revenues of N384.25 billion, equivalent to 76.9 percent of its 2013 budget of N499.10 billion. No other state was able to go beyond the 30 percent mark for IGR as a percentage of budgeted expenditure for 2013, the NBS data showed. Oil revenues account for up to 75 percent of the Federal budget. However, in some states like Zamfara, it goes as high as 97 percent. The poor fiscal position of most Nigerian states come amid a 30 percent decline in oil prices since June 19, which has left the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) disunited and dependent on non-members to shore up the market, according to former Qatari oil minister, Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah. OPEC meets on Thursday Nov. 27 in Vienna. However, further complicating the cartels’ task is the boom in U.S. shale production, which has put the world’s biggest economy on course toward energy self-reliance. U.S. output is expected to grow 12 percent next year, to the highest since 1970, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. An analysis of the most internal revenue generating state in Nigeria, from each region for 2013 showed that for the South-West region, Lagos led with N384.25 billion, South-South: Rivers N87.9 billion, South-East: Enugu N20.2 billion, North-Central: Kwara N13.83 billion, North-West: Katsina N6.85 billion, and North-East: Taraba N3.34 billion. The data is showing that most states will be unable to pay salaries if the slide in oil prices continues, even as the Nigerian finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo –Iweala, says the country must adjust to a potential oil price shock. “We have to adjust to the possibility that it is a permanent shock,” Okonjo – Iweala, said in an interview in London last week. The states will have no comfort from fiscal buffers, with the Excess Crude Account depleted to $4.1 billion. Nigeria’s gross external reserves, which are managed by the Central Bank (CBN) have also dropped 17 percent this year, to $37.2 billion as at November 20 from $43.5 billion, recorded on January 02. The CBN will announce the outcome of its MPC meeting today (Tuesday) as it battles with a falling naira and depleting reserves. “The CBN will be having a very important MPC meeting before the OPEC meeting as the country faces macro-economic challenges from oil price decline, reserve depletion, naira depreciation and inflation threat,” Kayode Omosebi, an equity analyst with UBA capital Plc, a Lagos based investment bank, said. Further analysis of the NBS IGR data showed that Akwa Ibom’s IGR of N15.39 billion was equivalent to 3.25 percent of its 2013 budget of N470.1 billion. Bayelsa’s IGR of N10.5 billion is equivalent to 3.45 percent of its 2013 budget of N304.05 billion, Delta States IGR of N50.2 billion is equivalent to 10.63 percent of its 2013 budget of N472 billion. Anambra State’s 2013 IGR of N8.73 billion is only equivalent to 7.87 percent of its 2013 budget of N110.9 billion, Taraba’s IGR of N3.34 billion is equivalent to 4.57 percent of its 2013 budget of N73 billion, and Yobe’s IGR of N3.072 billion represents just 3.46 percent of its budgeted N88.6 billion for 2013. Plateau State comes in at just 6.3 percent as IGR as percentage of the N133.4 billion it budgeted for 2013, while Katsina’s IGR of N6.85 billion is equivalent to 6 percent of its 2013 budget of N114.1 billion. The import of the NBS data is that most Nigerian states are not viable without oil allocations from the centre. BusinessDay November 25, 2014 | Filed under: Exclusive,main story | Author: PATRICK ATUANYA http://businessdayonline.com/2014/11/lagos-most-prepared-for-oil-slide-as-igr-tops-75-of-budget/ |
gtrust:Mr Senator please can you in a simple language explain to us the illiterate unintiated citizens of Nigeria 1. the function of a senator 2. what is a constituency project fund and how much does a senator get per year ? 3. What is a Constituency allowance and how much accures to a senator per year? 4. who manages aka who decides how and where these funds should be used or invested.? 5.Which communities in your constituency have benefited from these funds. 6. When was the last time you gave your constituencies a breakdown of how these funds were used since you became a senator? Am sure they your SUBJECTS will be interested in talking about these projects as related to these funds rather than your place of abode, thanks sir and be well |
charix:Where are you from again. I presume that you are not Nigerian for spewing this garbage. If you have nothing to say about China then zip it and read more. Thanks |
Oga Jonathan, Nigeria is neither a Muslim nor a Christian nation please kindly remove any symbol that will be perceived as such and replace it authentic BLACK AFRICAN SYMBOL. Quell these stupid religious fights and go Native Africa of which everyone understands |
gtrust:I believe the questions will be 1. What has this senator dine for his constituents since elected. 2. How much money has been allocated to his constituents since elected 3. How has the said monies been used since elected. 4. Who have been the beneficiary of the said monies and projects since elected. 5. Has the said senator given his constituents a financial account of his stewardship since elected . 6/ when was the last time the said senator held a meeting with the different towns and villages that make up his constituents. 7 what was the said senators financial standing before being elected. And the list goes on. As long as the senator can not give a credible account of his stewardship to the people that elected him, his mansion am afraid gives a horrible credibility gap that raises a lot of questions... And as such a fair game. Thanks |
erico2k2:I apologize if I sound patronizing, not my intention. But that Jewish symbol is not a hexagon. Choose another definition... Its called the star of David..Not hexagon of David. Back to the topic. It costs the government nothing and everything to protect the unity of the country. Last I checked Muslims are part and parcel of the nations fabric. If they perceive the symbol to be Jewish just remove it period. Afterall we are a secular multi religious nation. . |
CapitalK:Ma'am remember your perception is your reality. It might seem arewa to you which is okay because it does nothing for you. But what about the Arewa Muslim that perceives differently. His/her opinion also counts |
