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Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Rossikk(m): 10:56pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind: DUMB AND DUMBER. We don't need your praise. Just go and educate yourself on what an economy means and stop embarrassing us.. 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Nobody: 10:57pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind:why would i be sad? i'm doing great dude! for one, i didn't carry megaphone when i got here 2years ago to start highlighting the short comings of my country for the world to hear... this country has a history, so does mine.. we're trying and we can do better.. Nigeria still rocks! and [we have paved roads too lol] .. perhaps, you'll see your country in a better light from outside since you finally boarded a plane 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by macklef(m): 10:57pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
If not for the slave trade thingy which has obviously been eradicated. I ask myself, why did Nigeria gain independence at all? The britains shoulda ruled us til now If at all we would gain indelendence october 1st 2025 will be better by den we woulda had a functioning country to admire 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by NewNigeriaMind: 10:58pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
SkyBlue1: Yes we do, But please understand, the purpose of this thread is to actually focus on infrastructure and living standard. 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by NewNigeriaMind: 10:59pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
iterator24: Why is this personal to you? And where are you in south Africa. I am yet to meet any Nigerian here. I got four weeks left |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by NewNigeriaMind: 11:00pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Rossikk: Sorry you feel embarrassed 2 Likes |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by SkyBlue1: 11:01pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Rossikk: And what about countries like Indonesia or Brazil? Wasn't disputing the fact of early development in SA compared with Nigeria, simply stating that I don't think it is credible anymore to keep using that as an excuse for the level of underdevelopment Nigeria currently is in. And I stand by it. PS - You don't need big letters to make a point. 5 Likes |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Rossikk(m): 11:01pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
macklef: Britain ruled Nigeria from 1897 to 1960 and in that period (63 years) buiit NOT ONE UNIVERSITY, NOT ONE POWER PLANT, NOT ONE DUAL CARRIAGEWAY, NOT ONE MAJOR AIRPORT, NOT ONE MAJOR HOSPITAL, NOT ONE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY. TODAY, AFTER 50 odd years of independence, we count those things in hundreds, courtesy of black rule. LESSON: LEARN TO APPRECIATE THE 'LITTLE' WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED AND STOP THINKING LIKE A DUMB SLAVE. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Nobody: 11:02pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind:what business have you with where i reside here? just be careful with your life in joburg.. my 2 cents 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Ballmer: 11:04pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind: One reason I argue with some of my colleagues we both APC supporters is that as successful as Fashola is as a governor in Nigeria he would forever remains a colossal failure. I can argue about this because I live in Lagos I wouldn't want to involve PDP. Imagine a governor with the income of Lagos who does not have a single highway to show for his 8 years of stewardship. He built a few km bridge and towed it, built an uncompleted LekkiAjah road and towed it and am left to ask what exactly did Fashola do in Lagos. Is clearing traffic in Oshodi or planting flowers the achievement Lagos desire ? Yet this is arguably the best we have. I wonder why some many Nigerians can not see how hopeless this country is if this is the best rate of development our leaders can offer. 5 Likes |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Nobody: 11:05pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Rossikk:nigerians wanted highspeed trains [maglev], and condemned all existing ones lol |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by NewNigeriaMind: 11:07pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
For clerity, I was wrong to say the size of our economy is not what it is. But my issue is with the fact that the biggest economy in Africa lack basic infrastructure. I have never really bothered to look at Nigeria from the Africa eye, but now it seem we are not just there I apologies to the Nigerians that feel insulted by the thread. I will not post the pictures form the other places I intend to visit going forward. I am a Nigeria and I am a proud one for that matter I am going to be in the major cities in the next couple of weeks, if you are girl/lady you can send me a message. FYI made up my mind to visit Kenya next, 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by NewNigeriaMind: 11:08pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
iterator24: I have my armed guard........ plus you don't trust your country man again. one love |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by BOWOTO(m): 11:09pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind:My brother just enjoy your stay and avoid people like this, they'll only bring you down with their frustration, enjoy the city, visit capetown if you can. |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by NewNigeriaMind: 11:11pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
I think pictures of SA girls and their big asses will be better thread. This days, Nigerians are really angry 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Nobody: 11:12pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind: if you're ready to sort my rent, no yawa |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Rossikk(m): 11:12pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
SkyBlue1: What is so special about Indonesia? They are where Nigeria will be in the next 7-10 years or so. ''Indonesia's estimated gross domestic product (nominal), as of 2014, was US$887 billion. Nominal per capita GDP was US$3,518''. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia Nigeria's figures in comparison are $520 billion and $2,750 respectively. Dude there is mass poverty in Indonesia. Brazil same thing. Those nations just gained independence a couple of decades earlier than Nigeria, so have had more time to build their countries. Plus they had more investment in them during their colonial era, unlike Nigeria where everything was at zero level till independence. You MUST look ''under the hood'' of EVERY country, to know its history before BLINDLY comparing them to Nigeria. Anything else makes you IGNORANT. 2 Likes |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by NewNigeriaMind: 11:15pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
iterator24: Basic hotels is about 950 ZAR, when I move to other cities and I get to your city let me know. good night bro |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Foxflames: 11:17pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
we haven't solved power problem for over 55years. how difficult is it? if it were europeans thay were in Africa, that's more than enough time to solve the isue of power cuts. they will probably generate more and sell to other countries. 4 Likes |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Ballmer: 11:19pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind: Kenya is amazing if you intend to visit the wildlife, the night life in Nairobi is fantastic as well but it's just a mini Lagos n similar in terms of infrastructure. You won't be amazed as you were as you were about South Africa. Enjoy your trip. |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Rossikk(m): 11:21pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Foxflames: But Europeans ruled Nigeria from 1897 to 1960, yet we didn't get our first power station till 1968 after blacks took over. We didn't actually have a national grid till after blacks seized power in 1960. Could you explain that? Thought not. OLODO. 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by meccuno: 11:22pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
wheredemdey:classic |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by meccuno: 11:26pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Ballmer:guy calm down na.........the embarrassment is getting too much.......I saw a documentary of SA in the 1920s and they where already a developing Nation, while Nigerians where still swinging on trees...... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Rossikk(m): 11:26pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind: Thank You. You should have said this earlier and saved us all the headache!!!!! 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by NewNigeriaMind: 11:26pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
So a nairalander sent me a message to post more pics. I will. Why I love my country. So before we continue, guys tomorrow. |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Rossikk(m): 11:27pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
meccuno: Your mother was swinging on trees. Worthless animal. 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by NewNigeriaMind: 11:30pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Rossikk: Bro I really have moved from funny shenanigans. I am to rich for that and too broke to be an Internet warrior insulting people about. Money must be made. My point has been made, we have the big gdp and remained backwards. That's the anomaly called Nigeria. But I believe we will get it right, the truth will set us free soon. 2 Likes |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by SkyBlue1: 11:30pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Rossikk: There is massive poverty in China as well so that statement serves little purpose. Yes some of these countries gained independence before Nigeria, but not all the countries mentioned are one of the world's largest exporters of oil, so no I still don't buy the whole 'it is all because of colonialism' idealogy. Investment and infrastructure is not static and can be built on or started from scratch, many countries have shown this. 3 Likes |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by NewNigeriaMind: 11:31pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
meccuno: That's not nice. |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Rossikk(m): 11:36pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind: Dude, there is nothing shameful about being a developing country. Nigeria is more developed today than it was in 1995, and will be more developed in 2025 than it is today. It is all a question of TIME. No need to feel inferior, or be bandying around worlds like ''backward''. If you think we are 'backward' go to Eritrea, Afghanistan, Niger Republic, Burma or the Congo and see what real 'backwardness' is. Or go to Nigeria of the 1960s, when the idea of a middle class person was someone who owned a bicycle, or had a zinc roof. Fact is we are moving forward. Not at the lightning speed you expect, but forward all the same. Rome was not built in a day. 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by Rossikk(m): 11:45pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
SkyBlue1: Oil only counts for anything if you have a tiny population like UAE or Kuwait. Else it really means nothing. 170 million people in Nigeria export less oil and have less oil reserves than UAE with a population of 9 million. That is why UAE can have a 'Dubai', and everyone there can ride a mercedes. What Nigeria needs to do (and IS doing) is diversify her income sources, as the oil receipts, even without corruption, are negligible when we consider our huge population. And, sorry, you MUST mention colonialism or you're being ignorant. Every nation has a history, which influences its current state. If colonialism is part of that history, it has to be discussed, or you're being ignorant. 1 Like |
Re: See Pics Of South Africa's BRT Bus Stops And Roads In Joburg by SkyBlue1: 11:53pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Rossikk: But oil does make a difference. Not as much as in countries with small populations true, but still consider that majority of government spending is from oil money and you understand the point being made, heck you're even making my point for me by going on about diversificastion. Nigeria has not taken advantages of the the opportunities it has had in the past, a lot of wasted opportunities has meant the country is nowhere as developed as it could have been under better leadership and governance, so how does that tally up with your posturing that implies colonialism is the only reason the country is not as developed? You also need to stop confusing people's understandable disappointments at the nation's progress and the way they might express that disappointment with inferiority complex. It is patronising. 4 Likes |
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