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Did you know that in 1980, the GDP per capita of Nigeria was higher than that of China?

While China's total GDP was higher than that of Nigeria, an average Nigerian (at $873) was doing economically better than a Chinese (at $195).

​Today the GDP per capita of China is about $13,100 while Nigeria is about $1,300. In all, the GDP per capita of China is nearly 6 times higher than that of the entire African continent.

This isn't just about numbers. It's a powerful lesson on the impact of vision, stability, and a focus on production over consumption.

​It's time we sit up as a continent!

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Bit they have no freedom in China and atheist CCP monitors everything everyone is doing

How many times will they teach you that a country's currency value being high is not always a good thing and it being low is not always a bad thing.

High currency value usually means money is concentrated in the hands of the few, the currency goes down because more and more people are having easy access to it.

Hence, Nigeria in the 1980s was far more corrupt than Nigeria today definitely more corrupt than China in the 1980s.

DoctorStanley:
Bit they have no freedom in China and atheist CCP monitors everything everyone is doing

First, your narrative on Freedom in China is flawed. On religion, every society develops systems that align with their unique values, history, and needs. What works for one culture may not suit another, and that’s perfectly valid.

danvon:
How many times will they teach you that a country's currency value being high is not always a good thing and it being low is not always a bad thing.

High currency value usually means money is concentrated in the hands of the few, the currency goes down because more and more people are having easy access to it.

Hence, Nigeria in the 1980s was far more corrupt than Nigeria today definitely more corrupt than China in the 1980s.

In 1980, the average Nigerian was living better than the average Chinese — not just because of a strong naira.

There were jobs, our factories were working, and the oil boom kept wages competitive.

Our universities ranked among Africa’s best, attracting students from Ghana, Kenya, and even parts of Asia and the Middle East.

Cities like Lagos, Ibadan, and Port Harcourt had modern infrastructure, and civil servants could afford decent housing, cars, and international travel.

That was before the — the naira crashed, industries folded, public services declined, and living standards fell.

Meanwhile, China doubled down on reforms: rural productivity, manufacturing, exports, infrastructure.

That’s how they overtook us — not because Nigeria was always poor, but because we lost momentum while they built theirs.

NkankaCEO:
First, your narrative on Freedom in China is flawed. On religion, every society develops systems that align with their unique values, history, and needs. What works for one culture may not suit another, and that’s perfectly valid.

You think this is a matter of rethoric. You think all these apps you freely use here are available in China? I can say Tinubu is a FOOL. Try that in China see what happens. See below