₦airaland Forum

Botragelad:
Could you pls explain how the whites are still in control of South Africa?

70% of the land and economy is controlled by White, the rest by the Indian cooolies.


Although black South Africans make up nearly 80% of the economically active population, they hold just 14% of top management jobs.

In comparison, 67% of these top positions are held by white employees - a figure which has declined slightly in the last three years.

White people make up 9% of the economically active population, according to the equity commission.

Indian-South Africans are 2.8% of the economically active population, and hold 9% of the top management jobs.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48123937

I think he has just been watching the blockbuster movie : OPPENHEIMER


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KD8JwDmMFA

Houseontherock1:
A government that increased price of PMS by over 300% is finding it difficult to increase salaries! It's just so insensitive to the people's plight. If you earn 100k in naija today, you are extremely poor, even if you Trek to work.

If you increase salary, you will automatically increase inflation and devalue the Naira further.


The solution is to sack most of those useless oil workers, replace them with efficient, skilled professionals and complete the rehabilitation of the local refineries, support the development of more modular refineries and finally link the oil field to the modular refinery.

Zonefree:
Tinubu got no good plans for Nigerians...the earlier we understand this, the better for our sanity.

Tinubu has made is the right decision, so far
1. Removing oil subsidies (Oil subsidies are unstainable )
2. Reintroducing one single exchange rate
3. Student loans for university and firm stance on Niger coup.

The issue with Tinubu is his legitimacy and application of policy. Had he won a free and fair election or was the standout winner he would have fewer issues from the opposition?

taiwotimitt:
This is sad. I believe 💯 that Nigeria would be a great nation very soon. One of the things we can do is to stay back and build our country and take it back from the political sycophant.

One of the ways in which can do this is to register our business and company with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

Nigeria will never be a great country

Unittyy:
It baffles me how unemployed and frustrated graduate think they can hurriedly take some online courses in Coursera, Udemy, Utiva within 3 - 6 months and become programmers, data analyst etc. Tech is still paying big time but the issue is that the street is littered with mediocre self acclaimed tech people who have nothing to offer.

We all started as mediocre IT engineers and programmers and learnt on the job.

Sirchiboy:
He is my friend and is on the verge of giving up on life.
Please advice him

It is a blessing that he has no wife, he should focus on developing a skill and then a job

SmartPolician:
Leave the aviation agencies where they are in Abuja.

Decentralise Nigeria; Lagos is already full.

Everything shouldn't be in Lagos.

That's not how to run a sane society.

In the UK, agencies are spread across the country. I see no reason why government agencies are distributed to other cities; the Aviation agencies can be located in Port Harcourt or Kano as long as adequate IT infrastructure supports remote engagement.

JOGICE:
Someone just gave a simple answer to this…In TECH it’s crawl, run, then off you go with building projects/Landing your dream job

Students should learn Data Engineering on AWS and build into AI (Machine Learning and Deep Thinking). Udacity provides a brilliant Nano Degree over four months using tutors from the industry: https://www.udacity.com/course/data-engineer-nanodegree--nd027

You can use the syllabus bellow to guide you to Youtube courses.

https://d20vrrgs8k4bvw.cloudfront.net/documents/en-US/Data+Engineering+Nanodegree+Program+Syllabus.pdf

You can get the majority of free courses on Youtube

But these links provide free courses and professional certificates for a small fee

https://www.futurelearn.com/
https://www.coursera.org/
https://www.edx.org/
www.Udacity.com

EdiskyHarry:
I pray crude oil should be discovered in the northern part of Nigeria in commercial quantity so that this failed nation can break into various fragment for true peace, progress,unity and development.
Pray from now till eternity, Nigeria is a failed nation, it won't work.

Oilm has been discovered across the North in commercial quantity. The real issue is the coastal port, Amadou Bello only agreed to support Nigeria's independent if the federal government owned the national costal ports and not the regional government.

PrincessofDSS:
The poor has become an object of ridicule in this regime

The poor deserve to be ridiculed; they sit down and pray while their commonwealth is stollen before their eyes. Like other civilisations, the poor must stand up and fight for their right or continue to be ridiculed.

The state should build a dedicated Electric power plant first, before building a new port.

Alejo2000:
Hello fellow Nairalanders,

I find myself at a crucial crossroad in life and would greatly appreciate your valuable insights and diverse perspectives. I have worked diligently in a private organization for 15 years, managing to save up to N20 million. Additionally, I own a 3-bedroom apartment. and a few plots of land in three different states in Nigeria.

Current Situation:
Recently, I was disengaged from my job, and this has prompted me to contemplate a major life decision. I am 45 years old, and my wife is 42 years old. Together, we have three children, two of whom are in secondary school.

Contemplating Relocation:
Given the circumstances, I have been seriously considering the possibility of relocating to another country with my family via study route. Two countries have caught my attention: the UK and Canada. I believe that I still have around 15 years of active career working life by the Grace of God, and I am open to exploring new opportunities abroad for the betterment of my family's future.

Reasoning:
The motivation behind this move is to provide my children with a better education and quality of life while also embracing new experiences. However, I am fully aware that this is not without risks, as it would involve utilizing my lifetime savings and making a fresh start in a foreign land.

Seeking Your Advice:
I humbly seek your honest advice and opinions on this matter. Here are some key points to consider:

Family considerations: How will relocating impact my children's education and overall well-being?

Age and career transition: Is starting anew in a foreign country feasible, considering my age and accounting background as my profession?

Financial stability: Should I be concerned about using my savings for this move? What steps can I take to ensure financial security in a new country?

Visa and immigration: What are the challenges and best practices in obtaining permanent residency in the UK or Canada?

Job opportunities: How promising is the job market for accountants in these countries? Are there viable prospects for career growth?

Investment options: Alternatively, what investment opportunities in Nigeria can provide a stable income stream for my family?

Conclusion:
I am deeply grateful for any advice, personal experiences, or suggestions you can provide. Your valuable insights will play a significant role in shaping this crucial decision for my family's future.

Thank you all for taking the time to read and respond to my post. Your support means a lot to me and will help me make an informed choice.

Warm regards,

Usually, I would suggest that Nigerians over 35 with family should stay put in Nigeria, but in your case, the situation is quite different. You already have a transferrable professional background in accounting. If you complete a professional certification such as ACA, ACCA , or CIMA, you can quickly get a well-paid job in the UK. I will suggest that you start working towards professional certification as you plan to "Japa"

You also have local assets such as land ad a flat that you can fall back on if "Japa" doesn't work.

Nigeria trade unions are useless. How will a country like Nigeria deliver palliative? Better to invest money in roads , agriculture and security that will have an immediate impact on food production.

Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has issued a fresh two-week ultimatum, demanding that the federal government fast track planned palliatives measures to ease the burden on the citizens caused by the fuel subsidy removal.

Urheadmaster:
Obasanjo forgot that he is the one that layed the foundation of corruption in Nigeria

Nigeria's foundation of corruption started when Nigerian chiefs were selling 27 Nigerians to Europeans for a bottle of gin.

TemplarLandry:
We need to start trusting our government.

The Nigerian government is untrustworthy,

gidgiddy:
Keep Lagos out of this, it was federal capital territory over 70 years

What economic power is in the South West did not allow them to develop any area except Ibadan to appreciable standards

Lagos is in the SW .. Lasos cease to be the federal capital in 1990, BTW only Lagos Island and Apapa were the designated FCT yet the majority of Igbos are settled in Lagos mainland.

vannessa7:
God is almost becoming a four letter word in some people's heart, what is there to defend in idolatory. When the Almighty God (Allah) (SWA) say who is on the Lord's side, Muslims always step forward. All those supporting the idolatory in Ilorin should go and do same in Kano.

Surprisingly the igbos who are christians and are privy to all that happened at Mt. Camel between Elijah and prophets of Baal are the one championing support for idolatory in Yoruba land and it's just one of their divisive tactics, they are so ungodly that it will be easier to find a needle in a haystack than to find an igbo man in heaven, they can't resist hatred and destruction of others no matter how Godly they claim.
Idolatory is the sole reason why the Yoruba race is not at par with the developed world because we are so blessed. Idolatory will enslave the coming generations and destroy them unless they keep worshipping the idols unlike God who is patient and loving even to unbelievers in Him, idols enslave even if the people that worshipped them died 400 years ago, the new generation who are educated and know nothing about idol will now be in bondage, and only Islam can break the stronghold of idol permanently, idols don't have a heaven to take it's worshippers to, they will all end up in hell with their master the devil. Islam cannot tolerate idolatory.

Praying in front of a cross or in front of the Kaaba is idol worshipping. Foreign religions such as Islam and Christianity are the root of all problems in Nigeria.

ConfusePoint:
Ranting. Ranting. Ranting.

I have decided to rant out my predicaments on this forum today.

What is the way out of poverty for me?

One inlaw is even living with us, making it 8 in number, all in one room.

This thing don come big pass me.

I know most of you here would blame me for impregnating a woman to give birth to that number of children but then, life is life. It happens like that sometimes.

They say a poor man's prayer is "e go better" but instead of things to get better in Nigeria, everyday things get worse.

Truth is, except I drive myself out of this mess to a better life for me and my children, this poverty that is so stricken will likely be extended to my children, which I really don't want.

No two ways about it except ...

But like a car without tyres, can it move even if it has fuel? Definitely no.

For 4 days now, I sleep outside in an abandoned car because of financial war at home. I can't go back home and I even feel like never to go back there but should I abandon them like that and run away? To where?

When I went to the market the other day with 5k to buy food items for the house, I was crying and talking to myself on my way back because I came back with almost nothing.

Nigeria have succeed to plug life out of poor Nigerians. The poor cannot breathe again. Let's die and go.

Advice: never give birth when you are not financially strong. Unfortunately, I've learned my lesson the hard way.

Life happens.

How do I help this family better than I am trying?

Wishing you the best in all you do.

Stop blaming the government because of your stupid decision, 4 children in one room on a N40K salary

obedience4:
Dude this is the USA not Nigeria, they made contact with the women while on police duty, that's were the problem lies, and from the story you will see that the police officer knew what they were doing as its followed a pattern they did it not once but multiple times, they targeted women who they felt were vunureble.
Lastly In the USA all public holders are bound by a code of conduct, adultery is seen as a breach of such codes

Its UK.

taylor89:
If not for tribalism

Which human being wey him head correct go leave Obi and Osibanjo go queue up to vote for one Irigbaji thief that puts white powder in his nose

When I said why didn’t Yorubas project Osibanjo instead of Tinubu

They said Osibanjo doesn’t have the strength and strategy to defeat Obi & Atiku

Oga are we talking about who has strength or strategy abi we’re talking about who’s is sane and has peoples favor at heart

Tinubu went to Chicago this graduated with first class he’s the greatest politician in Africa he’s track record are there in Lagos state he built Lagos from scratch

Una just dey talk rubbish wey full una mouth

See where it has landed us now

My two friends DR. UNANEVA C. ENITIN

And BARR. UNAGO C. SHEGE say make i greet una

Read the two names again

OBI and OSIBANJO were both subordinated to the likes of Atiku and Buhari, the both offered nothing but uselessness. Had Obi or Osiboy been elected as president, they will both implement the same policies as Tinubu. 16 years of PDP and 8 years of APC have destroyed Nigeria capacity to produce anything.

TemplarLandry:
Go back to Nigeria then.

Period point blank, the new generation of Nigerians are weak and lazy; I left—Nigeria from the UK in 1988 and have never been happier. Yes, there are long periods of solitude, but that is peace of mind.

gidgiddy:
I dont know about being the economic superpower but they never managed to develop anywhere outside Ibadan

The SW has three major developed states in Lagos, Oyo and Ogun state; no other region can boast of that development level regarding industrial, academic and operational infrastructure. You can get a train from Apapa port to Ibadan, the best private and public university in the SW, and the region boasts the largest installed refineries, electricity power plants and ports.

Kimikazi2:
How can the highest score be 52. The examiner is a failure

Maybe the failure is with the students and lecturers

Mystic216:
Why can’t Nigeria be independent for once?

Can’t you empower your citizens to do these things and have all the money by yourself?
There are people that are capable of doing these things with adequate empowerment and support from the government, but No, they love China more than their citizens

Sigh

It is called a culture of inferiority complex

001Lagos:
Before you became governor , you were begging them and even made many promises if elected . You've become governor now, you are avoiding them.

The office of the governor belongs to the people , the people should have access to there leaders at all times

He was elected to do a job as administrator of the state and not MC

gentiles:
Cowards die many times before their death, cowardice and timidity runs in the veins of an average Yoruba man. Why is that Simon Ekpa has not tried sit at home in any S/S state? because he knows the consequence of such an action, but every tribe is making a mockery of Yorubas, because they are weak and spineless. Ekpa is a smart guy, he is only using the proposed sit at home in lagos to test the water, the real agenda is to continue from the destruction they unleashed on lagos in October 2020 under the guise of Endsars. Dis people too mumu

You call Yoruba weak and spinless, when they close your shops in the SW you will be the first person to cry, victim. The reason why the SW is the most viable and productive region in Nigeria is that they avod unnecessary violence

Calitoscassius:
Why couldn't Nigeria or Lagos build the infrastructure? The so called giant of africa.

Re colonization it is and you don't have to agree.

Netherland ASML and TSMC are building. Fab factories in the USA. Nigeria's issues are about maintaining and operating the infrastructure.

XerXers:
Recolonization of lazy tribe. Una no de ever build anything, na foreigners dey build everything

So getting foreigners to build infrastructure on your land is now called laziness.

The Europeans shipped millions of Africans to build infrastructure and labour night and day to develop the Americas and Europe. Will you call the European lazy?

I think the Yoruba are smart, so every Nigerian, especially Igbos, wants to live and study in Yoruba land.

tolue42:
When I tell people that population is one of our biggest problem, people will be looking for excuses


In 1960 Nigeria population was 45million, that same year UK population was 52 million

2023 Nigeria population is above 220 million , that same UK is just above 65 million..

How are we going to live a better life when we are not even productive like the UK..

The average Nigerians think that a large, uneducated population is an advantage.

If the Nigerian government is not subsiding the fuel, then smuggling oil products to other African countries will be in the interest of Nigeria.