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2mch:Benin City, 1847 drawing by English visitor Mary Evans, showing large, multi-storey public buildings and monuments. This was 50 years before he British invasion of Benin in 1897. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ef/5c/89/ef5c89fe551d9ca5a70b9b284342ce83.jpg According to the UK Guardian Newspaper, ''The Guinness Book of Records (1974 edition) described the walls of Benin City and its surrounding kingdom as the world’s largest earthworks carried out prior to the mechanical era. According to estimates by the New Scientist’s Fred Pearce, Benin City’s walls were at one point “four times longer than the Great Wall of China, and consumed a hundred times more material than the Great Pyramid of Cheops”. Benin City was also one of the first cities to have ....street lighting. Huge metal lamps, many feet high, were built and placed around the city, especially near the king’s palace. Fuelled by palm oil, their burning wicks were lit at night to provide illumination for traffic to and from the palace. When the Portuguese first “discovered” the city in 1485, they were stunned to find this vast kingdom made of hundreds of interlocked cities and villages in the middle of the African jungle. They called it the “Great City of Benin”.... Indeed, they classified Benin City as one of the most beautiful and best planned cities in the world. In 1691, the Portuguese ship captain Lourenco Pinto observed: “Great Benin, where the king resides, is larger than Lisbon; all the streets run straight and as far as the eye can see. The houses are large, especially that of the king, which is richly decorated and has fine columns. The city is wealthy and industrious. It is so well governed that theft is unknown and the people live in such security that they have no doors to their houses.” African fractals Benin City’s planning and design was done according to careful rules of symmetry, proportionality and repetition now known as fractal design. The mathematician Ron Eglash, author of African Fractals – which examines the patterns underpinning architecture, art and design in many parts of Africa – notes that the city and its surrounding villages were purposely laid out to form perfect fractals, with similar shapes repeated in the rooms of each house, and the house itself, and the clusters of houses in the village in mathematically predictable patterns. As he puts it: “When Europeans first came to Africa, they considered the architecture very disorganised and thus primitive. It never occurred to them that the Africans might have been using a form of mathematics that they hadn’t even discovered yet.” https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/mar/18/story-of-cities-5-benin-city-edo-nigeria-mighty-medieval-capital-lost-without-trace ....................... Now, what was that you were saying about my people ''swinging from trees''? |
SocialJustice:SHUT UP, FOOL. Who told you they would build an ''ultra modern market'' at or near an ancient market in China or anywhere else? That ruins everything and is pointless. What is done is to maintain the old market with as pristine and authentic a character as possible, to maintain its old charm. THAT'S the attraction. You can build ''ultra-modern markets'' elsewhere. Plus HOW THE HELL DO YOU KNOW there is no ''documentation'' on the market when you haven't been there? And then you start insulting ''black man''? Blasted fool with racial inferiority complex. Just leave ''black man'' out of your sick mind, please. |
2mch:You must be a BIG FOOL to think you ''regressed'' since colonialism. Name the industries, universities, expressways, roads, hospitals, banks, that the colonialists built in their 80 year rule? Or you can't see that everything around you was built after independence? Could your grand or great grandparents read or write? Mumu people. You're not even sharp enough to know that the colonialists were here to loot your resources and nothing else. |
ManOfSon:Nonsense, childish thinking. China gains far more from a powered up Nigeria than merely somewhere to sell generators to. Do you know how many Chinese companies are in Nigeria and how many are on their way? Go to Lekki Free Trade Zone and see what's going on there. They are not coming here to rely on gen. They are here for the long-term, so adequate power supply is also in their interest. Nigeria and China established a Strategic Partnership during President Tinubu's state visit to China. Technology transfer is big on the cards. This is way beyond selling gens. https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2024/09/IMG-20240903-WA0067.jpg |
bookson:NASENI is not run by politicians. It's filled with top Nigerian scientists, engineers, and innovators, and they are coming up with all sorts of products. |
NASENI unveils locally made innovations, urges support for Nigerian products By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled a range of locally developed innovations—including hybrid vehicles, laptops, solar-powered water dispensers, and other cutting-edge technologies—calling on Nigerians to support homegrown products and solutions.https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/sokoto-naseni-unveils-locally-made-innovations-urges-support-for-nigerian-products/amp/
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Evaloyal2J:Mumu, so you have no clue why there was a devaluation of the Naira? You don’t know why the Naira was floated? What type of illiterates do we have on this forum? |
Evaloyal2J:Liar. She can’t even name the prices. |
When I get money I will marry 10 wives. |
seunowa:The list actually said Rice was now N65,000 to N85,000, so your Mum confirmed it’s gone in even lower to N58,000. THANK YOU MR PRESIDENT.😊😆 |
Great100000:Exactly the same thing I was thinking. They are so threatened by him, they are trying to psyche him into complacency. They are probably sending all kinds of stunning models to his room to confuse him. But I trust Osimhen to ignore their antics. |
So instead of being DUNDERHEADS attacking the governor based on your primitive and archaic mindsets, you should be PRAISING HIM for his economic sophistication and visionary leadership. |
I put the question to AI: “What are the economic benefits of establishing a betting shop in a city of Nigeria?” ChatGPT said: Establishing a betting shop in a Nigerian city can bring several economic benefits, both for the investor and the local economy. Here's a breakdown of the key advantages: 1. Job Creation Direct employment: Cashiers, customer service reps, security personnel, cleaners, and shop managers. Indirect employment: Cleaners, maintenance workers, suppliers, and tech support. Youth engagement: Many Nigerian youth are unemployed or underemployed—betting shops offer quick-entry jobs. 2. Government Revenue Taxation: Betting companies pay taxes like corporate income tax, value-added tax (VAT), and betting levies to state and federal governments. Licensing fees: Operators must pay for licenses and renewals from bodies like the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) or state boards. This boosts internally generated revenue (IGR) for states. 3. Real Estate and Infrastructure Boost Commercial rent: Betting shops occupy storefronts and drive demand for commercial properties. Infrastructure development: Investors often upgrade shop spaces, install generators, and maintain facilities, improving local infrastructure. 4. Digital Economy Growth Many betting platforms operate both offline and online, driving: Internet subscription use. Mobile wallet and fintech adoption (Flutterwave, Paystack, Opay, etc.). Tech services (software dev, IT support). 5. Local Business Stimulation Betting shops attract foot traffic, benefiting nearby businesses like: Bars and lounges Food vendors and restaurants Transport (bike men, buses, etc.) 6. Franchise and Partnership Opportunities Betting brands like Bet9ja, NairaBet, and SportyBet offer franchise opportunities. Locals can become agents, sharing profits and expanding business ownership in communities. 7. Capital Recycling Bettors often reinvest small winnings into the local economy by spending on goods, services, or small-scale trading. Shops themselves recycle profit into restocking, branding, paying staff, and buying local supplies. Cautionary Notes: While betting shops can boost local economies, some challenges include: Addiction and social issues Youth dependency on gambling Cash leakage if profits are repatriated abroad A well-regulated and socially responsible betting environment can maximize the economic benefits while minimizing harm. Source - AI |
fuckingAyaya:BUT ARISE NEWS OWNED BY PDP IS SAYING THE SAME THING: This is from last month: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmnqifmvCvQ?si=7o2qF9pDX3sPhH1e ……… I’m sure Oseni Rufai must have been boiling with anger after he saw this broadcast on his station, which contradicts all his bad mind towards the FG. |
advanceDNA:More illiterate garbled nonsense with no head or tail. If you wish to know the NUMEROUS projects being undertaken across the nation, GOOGLE IT. Or use ChatGPT. Lazy he-goat. |
Karnice600:WHAT A STUPID WAY OF REASONING. Using YouTube or Netflix or TikTok does not mean you should be a mentally colonised slave of the west. People in Japan, India, and China use them and still proudly observe their indigenous traditions, languages, religions, and culture. |
advanceDNA:Typical ignorant, stupid, illiterate talk based on ZERO research or common sense. “No visible economic growth”. WHERE AND WHERE HAVE YOU VISITED IN NIGERIA TO SAY THAT? Or you think you can sit your bum in one place and declare what is happening across Nigeria? You have no clue, so SHUT UP. Some of us who travel around the country can see heightened development going on in EVERY state. What money ended in whose pockets? You think you can just brazenly accuse people of theft without a shred of evidence? Oh sure, within a few months of subsidy removal, you must see immediate economic advancements everywhere overnight based on money saved from the subsidy removal. No period of challenges, inflation or adjustment. Just Abracadabra. Village dunce. Do you know how long it takes to conceive and conclude even a single project? All the states are CONSTRUCTION SITES NOW. Their allocation has multiplied by 5 times since subsidy removal, so there are projects everywhere in every state. Go to your state and fight your own battle with your governor!! |
Googledotcom:Stop living in fantasy. Prices always drop gradually in an economy, not in one dramatic fall overnight. Look at the big picture. |
Savenigeria2023:That was a comprehensive national survey by journalists at the TheNation Newspaper. You’re sitting in your parents’ house and you know NOTHING about the market, or you would have challenged one of those prices specifically instead of typing gibberish. |
GUYS, JUST IMAGINE IN THE NEXT ONE YEAR, all prices return to 2022 levels or even lower. With no fuel subsidy!!!! With the floated Naira! It would be a magnificent achievement, my goodness. And President Tinubu will go down as the greatest economic wizard to pilot the affairs of this country. |
fuckingAyaya:What is this one saying? Who said subsidy removal was a scam? Honestly some of you guys are just foolish. |
Prices of food crash across Nigeria Gradually but noticeably, food prices in Nigeria are beginning to drop, bringing a sigh of relief to many households. A market survey of Lagos and some other major cities shows a steady decline in the cost of staple food items over the past few weeks. Here is a list of some current food prices: 1. Long-grain foreign rice (50kg) – N82,000 to N85,000 (previously N95,000 to N100,000) 2. Imported short-grain rice (50kg) – N65,000 to N67,000 (previously N80,000 to N90,000) 3. Local parboiled rice (50kg) – Around N89,000 (previously N90,000 to N100,000) 4. Millet (4L paint bucket) – N4,000 (previously N4,500) 5. Guinea corn (4L paint bucket) – N4,000 (previously N4,500) 6. Soya beans (4L paint bucket) – N6,000 (previously N6,500) 7. Wheat (4L paint bucket) – N5,000 (previously N5,500) 8. Yellow dry corn (4L paint bucket) – N3,000 (previously N3,500) 9. White dry corn (4L paint bucket) – N2,500 (previously N3,000) 10. Beans (D’Rica cup) – N1,000 to N1,400 (previously N2,000 to N2,500) 11. Yam (per tuber) – N3,000 (previously N7,000) 12. Yellow garri (paint bucket) – N3,000 (previously N4,000) 13. White garri (paint bucket) – N2,500 (previously N3,000) 14. Garri (60kg bag) – N37,500 to N45,000 (previously higher) 15. Tomatoes (big crate) – N23,000 to N27,000 (previously up to N120,000) Staple Flours 16. Semovita/Semolina (10kg) – N16,000 17. Semovita/Semolina (5kg) – N8,000 18. Kings Vegetable Oil (25L) – N82,000 (previously up to N95,000) 19. Terra Vegetable Oil (25L) – N80,000 20. Fresh groundnut (4L paint bucket) – N7,200 (previously N7,500) https://thenationonlineng.net/full-list-prices-of-food-crash-across-nigeria/amp/ ……………….. The fuel subsidy removal worked. We are returning to low prices without having to pay $10 billion in annual fuel subsidies, to keep prices artificially low. What we are witnessing is the return of ORGANIC low prices based on simple Supply and Demand like every other normal country, not on artificial fuel subsidies. Fantastic development which frees up money for development of our great nation. |
sirchim:IGBO MAN LIVING IN THE NORTH PRETENDING TO BE A NORTHERNER. COME ON WILL YOU GET OUT OF HERE! IMPOSTOR! GO AND DECEIVE YOUR FADA THERE, IDIOT! |
sirchim:ECONOMIC ILLITERATE. EMPTY HEADED DUNCE. USE YOUR DUMB HEAD TO GO AND RESEARCH AND UNDERSTAND THE REASONING BEHIND TINUBU’S ECONOMIC POLICIES. STUPID IPOB DUNCE PRETENDING TO BE EXPERIENCING “HARDSHIP”. MOST OF YOU IGBO DEVILS ARE DOING OKAY, BUT ARE HYPOCRITES AND LIARS PRETENDING TO BE SUFFERING GREATLY DUE TO TINUBU. FCKING BASTARDS. |
Celestialsword:Thank you very much. Same thing I was going to say. Is Soludo trying to say he does not know that criminals visit christian priests for blessings before carrying out their nefarious activities? Why won’t he attack those priests? When people claim “miracle healing” in church does he check the pastor’s son to see if he is disabled? To ask “how can he heal others when his own son is…..” etc? Keep persecuting traditional religionists and things will always be rotten for your society. Colonised buffoons. |
Eedris Abdulkareem should go to blazes. Attention-seeker and opportunist. I've never heard this idiot sing any song that is not about abusing Nigeria. Like someone above said, give him any small political position now, and you will see him turn multi-billionaire overnight. They are all saints until they smell power. Rubbish. |
I JUST WATCHED THE VIDEO, AND I HAVEN'T THE SLIGHTEST FCKING CLUE WHAT YOU PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT. STUPID, MENTALLY COLONISED IDIOTS. EVEN IF HE IS NOT READING THE SPEECH 'FLUENTLY' SO THE FCK WHAT? IS ENGLISH HIS NATIVE LANGUAGE? HOW MANY ENGLISH PEOPLE CAN SPEAK YORUBA? ANY NONSENSE ABOUT THIS VIDEO GOING 'VIRAL' SAYS MORE ABOUT YOU MENTALLY COLONISED, WHITE WORSHIPING BUFFOONS CALLED NIGERIAN YOUTHS, THAN THE GOVERNOR. DISGRACE OF A PEOPLE! DO YOU SEE THE CHINESE, JAPANESE, KOREANS AND INDIANS CARING ABOUT SPEAKING QUEEN'S ENGLISH? USELESS, STUPID PEOPLE WITH NO SENSE!!! |
We are witnessing the slow decline of American and western civilisation. Asia is taking over now, and Africa will be next. 12 of the 20 fastest growing economies in the world are African countries, according to 2025 IMF stats. |
Bittersweetnig:No, you STUPID BIGOT, if they were all killers, what are 15 million Igbo pigs like you doing in their northern territory? BASTARDS. |
CodeTemplarr:F CK YOU AND YOUR FELLOW IPOB ANIMALS ON THIS THREAD. FOREIGNERS PRETENDING TO BE NIGERIANS. |
