Let's Talk Afro-Geopolitics II: The Future of the Nigerian State

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

NIGERIA IS ON THE ROAD TO KIGALI! OBASANJO FEARS 'RWANDA-STYLE GENOCIDE IN NIGERIA

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

Leader of Zamfara Bandits mocks Nigeria!

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

Shi’ite Mobs Battle Soldiers/Police in Abuja

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

REST IN PEACE, LEAH!

YOUR GOVERNMENT FAILED YOU, BUT CHRIST’S EMBRACE IS UNFAILING!

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

 

[Sinnerman]

There was a Nigerian billionaire a few years ago(I think 2013?) who said the country was broke

 

[phcitywarrior]

There was a Nigerian billionaire a few years ago(I think 2013?) who said the country was broke

Burkina Faso does a better job of collecting taxes than Nigeria does. If anything, this 5% tax on online purchases may be a catalyst for holding the government accountable. When the government just collects rents from natural resources, they have less accountability to the people. However, if you're collecting taxes but not producing, people will be up in arms.

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

Burkina Faso does a better job of collecting taxes than Nigeria does. If anything, this 5% tax on online purchases may be a catalyst for holding the government accountable. When the government just collects rents from natural resources, they have less accountability to the people. However, if you're collecting taxes but not producing, people will be up in arms.

The tax is a sick joke, much like Nigeria.

The Mamman Daura dashes out fuel importing licenses in an oil rich country. That fuel is subsidized so the rich, who buy the most fuel, don’t pay as much. Money is taken out of the federal treasury to pay for subsidies.

 

[phcitywarrior]

The tax is a sick joke, much like Nigeria.

The Mamman Daura dashes out fuel importing licenses in an oil rich country. That fuel is subsidized so the rich, who buy the most fuel, don’t pay as much. Money is taken out of the federal treasury to pay for subsidies.

The fact that a nation like Nigeria doesn't refine it's own oil is a cruel joke. Like we really export our oil to get refined and then purchase the refined product at a government subsidized rate. Just remove the subsidy, let the free market reign and use the subsidy for internal development. But of course, Sai Baba no dey think like that.

At least Atiku understands economics and will appoint competent people to the important ministerial positions (Economy, Energy, etc).

 

[Sinnerman]

The fact that a nation like Nigeria doesn't refine it's own oil is a cruel joke. Like we really export our oil to get refined and then purchase the refined product at a government subsidized rate. Just remove the subsidy, let the free market reign and use the subsidy for internal development. But of course, Sai Baba no dey think like that.

At least Atiku understands economics and will appoint competent people to the important ministerial positions (Economy, Energy, etc).

Wait, so Dangote's refinery didn't materialize?

If we just fixed the basics, and used common sense...chai!

The Nigerian elite don't seem to feel ashamed about running off to Europe to raise their kids because they are unable to lead this country properly

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

Buharists, how na market?

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

Wait, so Dangote's refinery didn't materialize?

If we just fixed the basics, and used common sense...chai!

The Nigerian elite don't seem to feel ashamed about running off to Europe to raise their kids because they are unable to lead this country properly

In a just world, they await the guillotine

 

[phcitywarrior]

Wait, so Dangote's refinery didn't materialize?

If we just fixed the basics, and used common sense...chai!

The Nigerian elite don't seem to feel ashamed about running off to Europe to raise their kids because they are unable to lead this country properly

The site has been secured, the construction is ongoing, but the actual refinement, according to Analysts, probably won't come for another 3-4 years. There have been a lot of delays with the construction. When complete and at full capacity, it should be able to meet refinement demands for the Nigerian populace. It's just a shame this is happening so late in the game. Also, the country really needs to have a refinery off the coast of Port Harcourt since that's where most of the oil is sourced. Doesn't make too much sense getting the oil from the SS and then shipping it to Lagos to refine.

The Lagos bit is partially a result of ethnic politics. The Western elite in Nigeria benefit from Lagos being the commercial hub of Nigeria. They also benefit from Lagos being a cultural hub of Sub-Saharan Africa. In the same way NYC draws the brightest, best, and most innovative persons, Lagos has done the same in Nigeria to the detriment of other cities. Almost anything business related flows in and out of Lagos. This is why we see the gridlock at Apapa Ports. The other ports in Nigeria do not have the capacity for larger cargo and the NPA (Nigerian Port Authority) has dragged their feet on expanding the ports in Port Harcourt, Uyo, Warri etc.

The thing about Nigeria is this, there are certain fixes that rich or poor, most people would appreciate. One of those are roads/infrastructure. If you're very wealthy in Nigeria, you can mitigate a lot of the ills of society through private means e.g. private generator, police escort etc. However, weather rich or poor, you still have to take the 3rd mainland bridge to Ikeja if you want to fly to the US or Europe. Fixing the roads are a net benefit to everyone.

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

The site has been secured, the construction is ongoing, but the actual refinement, according to Analysts, probably won't come for another 3-4 years. There have been a lot of delays with the construction. When complete and at full capacity, it should be able to meet refinement demands for the Nigerian populace. It's just a shame this is happening so late in the game. Also, the country really needs to have a refinery off the coast of Port Harcourt since that's where most of the oil is sourced. Doesn't make too much sense getting the oil from the SS and then shipping it to Lagos to refine.

The Lagos bit is partially a result of ethnic politics. The Western elite in Nigeria benefit from Lagos being the commercial hub of Nigeria. They also benefit from Lagos being a cultural hub of Sub-Saharan Africa. In the same way NYC draws the brightest, best, and most innovative persons, Lagos has done the same in Nigeria to the detriment of other cities. Almost anything business related flows in and out of Lagos. This is why we see the gridlock at Apapa Ports. The other ports in Nigeria do not have the capacity for larger cargo and the NPA (Nigerian Port Authority) has dragged their feet on expanding the ports in Port Harcourt, Uyo, Warri etc.

The thing about Nigeria is this, there are certain fixes that rich or poor, most people would appreciate. One of those are roads/infrastructure. If you're very wealthy in Nigeria, you can mitigate a lot of the ills of society through private means e.g. private generator, police escort etc. However, weather rich or poor, you still have to take the 3rd mainland bridge to Ikeja if you want to fly to the US or Europe. Fixing the roads are a net benefit to everyone.

Tinubu
1) Blocks major port development in South South/South East
2) Complains that Easterners are taking over Lagos