35 Reasons to love Nigeria

Date: 03-10-2011 9:17 pm (12 years ago) | Author: YoungStoriez
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1. Africa is the future, Nigeria is her giant – It’s obvious to the world that global prosperity going forward will hinge heavily on Africa and Asia. I love Nigeria because we are divinely, strategically located and placed in Africa.



2. Nigeria is the most populous black nation – and a buying one at that. From a capitalist point of view, this makes for a great investment opportunities.

3. Nigeria is the land of opportunity. It is pretty much a virgin market with capacity for many business ideas. If you have a brilliant idea and the funding, you will make so much money in Nigeria. Why? There are over 160 million people and a large informal market of consumers. If you identify the right market segment and establish a business, your profit margin will go through the roof. For instance, at the advent of mobile phones in the country, a South African company, MTN, came into the country as one of the first foreign investors. It is said that the company makes more profits from Nigeria are higher than its home country.

4. An expanding commercial market. Lagos is currently the second most populous city in Africa, following Cairo. The United Nations predicts that by 2025 Lagos will be the 11th largest city in the world.

5. The UK government in 2011, described Nigeria is the world’s fourth fastest growing economy with solid growth expected in the next five years.

6. The size (population) of the country, Nigeria, makes it a potential business/salesperson’s paradise (over 160 million potential consumers — the largest market in Africa).

7. Nigeria’s market is indeed very promising. With over 160 million potential customers you simply can’t go wrong.

8. Nigeria is Africa’s largest mobile market with over 85 million subscribers.

9. Recent developments in the payments space means that online and mobile transactions will make a huge footprint in the coming years. There’s never been a better time to get Nigerian businesses taking advantage of the internet and the wide range of opportunities that come with it. This works especially well for those selling products.

10. Nigeria is the largest market in Africa for Guinness and the second largest globally, after UK, since it overtook Ireland in 2007. Nigeria owing to its market size, is predicted to take the lead ahead of the UK by 2014.

11. Nigeria, previously viewed as a risky investment environment, is gradually becoming the investors target especially with the growing middle class. The Fast Moving Consumer Goods market in 2011 has experienced much expansion with multinationals like Coca-Cola Hellenic, Heineken and PZ Cussons increased investments in their local units.

12. We make frighteningly good use of opportunity when it presents itself. Take a look at communication and the adoption of technology. I daresay that there is no country that adopted faster. If we light up Nigeria today, I assure you, we’ll leap ahead twenty years in two.

13. Another reason to like Nigeria is because of the future we can see. Because people are becoming more enlightened each day and the youth is more hands-on than ever before; I can be pretty confident that not too long from now, this should be a country to be reckoned with. I like Nigeria for the future I see.

14. Nigeria is not only about size, it’s about numbers and companies that are not selling in Nigeria are missing out on huge market.

15. I like Nigeria because it is a land of endless opportunities and possibilities. Nigeria is one country I believe the world is yet to experience it true potentials. I believe Nigerians are sharp, brilliant and accommodating people. Giving the right enabling environment the world will marvel at what Nigeria will become.

16. The taxation system is a reason to like Nigeria. The Federal government doesn’t impose heavy tax on the labour force. This encourages foreigners to come to Nigeria to work, for there is good pay as well as returns. For instance, in Germany there is dog tax, however in Nigeria, you’re free to own as many dogs as you please without having to bother about paying the government for your pets.

17. You can sell weave to a woman with perfectly good hair on her head. With over 160 million people making up Africa’s biggest consumer market, you can sell nearly any type of product or service in Nigeria and still have a huge market! People here are just hungry for excellent products – and they’ve got the buying power to back it up!

18. We confound acclaimed economic models, yet you ignore us at your own peril. In economics, sociology, psychology and politics, Nigerian case studies are worth pursuing.

19. Unlimited data (well, nearly unlimited) for the Blackberry Internet Service, is relatively cheap when compared with what my colleagues pay in the US and the UK. N3000 for a month? That sounds like a deal, and is especially useful for mobile small businesses. It really helps, considering that the price of regular broadband internet versus what one actually gets is rather expensive.

20. The fact that Nigeria currently lags behind so much – in infrastructure and developmental terms – hints at the size of the potential for innovation and transformation, and at the huge number of vacancies that exist for ‘transformers’. What I think this means is that the world will be hearing a lot about Nigeria and high-achieving Nigerians (in the public and private sectors) in the near future.

21. The agricultural potential of Nigeria will make her the envy of developed nations in years to come.

22. I left a seed of black-eyed bean in my kitchen sink, next day it was already sprouting. Where else in the world does that occur except Nigeria?

23. Our business environment is very welcoming and full of untapped business opportunities.

24. Our youth population is a force that can be used for good, and if empowered, will drive Nigeria’s small scale industries potential.

25. Shopping in traffic jams – the ultimate time saver! The hawker’s market is one that begs economic research.

26. Nigeria is one of the fastest growing countries in the music and film industry. This is good for investors.

27. There are LOADS of opportunities. It’s virgin ground for loads of innovation and new unique ideas.

28. Nigeria is a developing country and this creates an avenue for investment which will foster growth.

29. Nigeria is the future of the world. Increasing attention from foreign economies is proof positive for this.

30. There are many economic opportunities, and recent global consulting company reports point to Nigeria and Africa as the future.

31. Nigeria is the land of opportunity, where you can invest in loads of things {Economic investment}.

32. Our man power, which has made foreigners form an alliance with us to aid and promote industries and industrial investment.

33. NIGERIA is that country where you can make good money from businesses with fair tax costs.

34. Entrepreneurs can flourish in Nigeria. There is a mass market of consumers and many business opportunities.

35. Innovation and world-changing-ideas abound in infinite quantities in this great country. The only boundary is support.

I LOVE MY COUNTRY SO MUCH!!! THE ONLY THING WE NEED IS GOOD GOVERNMENT!!!!!

Posted: at 3-10-2011 09:17 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- san1000 at 5-10-2011 12:36 AM (12 years ago)
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THANKS I WILL TAKE NOTE OF THAT. ANYTHING ELSE?
Posted: at 5-10-2011 12:36 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- serababy at 5-10-2011 01:10 AM (12 years ago)
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whatever
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- Zubby24 at 5-10-2011 01:19 AM (12 years ago)
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Yep i agree with yo my poster, but we don't have stady light how can compnies come in and invest ? let there be light and security, i bet you Nigeria will turn around for good in five yeas time is this two thing i mentioned is intact.God bless Nigeria, no matter what happen i still love my greenish passport.
Posted: at 5-10-2011 01:19 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- GullahGeeche at 5-10-2011 02:04 AM (12 years ago)
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Very intelligent people!
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- sweetness37 at 5-10-2011 02:17 AM (12 years ago)
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I PASS I LOVE UNITED STATES YOU GUYS ARE TO WICKED OUT THERE ,BURNING BODY, SLASHING PEOPLE FACES, WALKING AROUND IN GROUPS KILLING PEOPLE THANKS BUT NO THANKS
Posted: at 5-10-2011 02:17 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- lovarboysweetie at 5-10-2011 02:20 AM (12 years ago)
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We can't count our chicken before it hatch, but the future of the country is bright and there's no doubt about that. There's still a lot of work that need to be done such as the roads, dilapidated health infrastructure, security need from top to bottom overhaul, power or electricity and finally transportation system. Not until all this are put in proper perspectives and treated with top priority it would all be a farce or a mirage.....God help us....!!!
Posted: at 5-10-2011 02:20 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- estilizo at 5-10-2011 03:07 AM (12 years ago)
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good luck nigeria.

Posted: at 5-10-2011 03:07 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Seanbarnabas at 5-10-2011 04:21 AM (12 years ago)
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I Love Nigeria bcos  is my country. yes off course I Love my country no matter that our leaders use Nigeria as there business and money making place but use foreign countries for there holidays and a place to dump Nigerian money God will punish them all 
Posted: at 5-10-2011 04:21 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- ordainer at 5-10-2011 06:32 AM (12 years ago)
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GOD BLESS NIGERIAN ....
Posted: at 5-10-2011 06:32 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- princeabedi at 5-10-2011 07:22 AM (12 years ago)
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God bless Nigeria!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: at 5-10-2011 07:22 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- ninokadiri at 5-10-2011 07:27 AM (12 years ago)
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One Nigeria!
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- PHINO at 5-10-2011 09:04 AM (12 years ago)
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OH MY DAYS!   I LOVE THIS POST.THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I HAVE EVER SEEN ANYONE PRAISING NIGERIA.
THANK YOU MR POSTER BUT NIGERIANS MUST REALIZE THAT NIGERIA IS STILL LOVELY ANY TIME ANY WHERE.
IF YOU ARE A TRAVELER YOU WILL KNOW WHAT AM TALKING ABOUT.
PEOPLE TRY TO THROUGH CAUTION OUTSIDE NIGERIA WHEN THEY HEAR THE WORD 'NIGERIA'
THEY LOVE US BUT THEY PRETEND WE ARE THE WORSE WHICH IS NOT TRUE
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- KachiDFavour at 5-10-2011 09:58 AM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: PHINO on  5-10-2011 09:04 AM
OH MY DAYS!   I LOVE THIS POST.THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I HAVE EVER SEEN ANYONE PRAISING NIGERIA.
THANK YOU MR POSTER BUT NIGERIANS MUST REALIZE THAT NIGERIA IS STILL LOVELY ANY TIME ANY WHERE.
IF YOU ARE A TRAVELER YOU WILL KNOW WHAT AM TALKING ABOUT.
PEOPLE TRY TO THROUGH CAUTION OUTSIDE NIGERIA WHEN THEY HEAR THE WORD 'NIGERIA'
THEY LOVE US BUT THEY PRETEND WE ARE THE WORSE WHICH IS NOT TRUE

The truth is that Nigerians in Nigeria are better in terms of attitude and character compared to many abroad. Many foreigners dislike Nigeria, not because they have visited the place and being disappointed. But because the Nigerians they see and encounter abroad are not leaving up to expectation. Its high time, we all represent our good country well enough where ever we find ourselves. The government may be corrupt, but yet we all have our own part of the blame. Each of us has role to play. And that starts in every little way we can. God help Nigerians.
Posted: at 5-10-2011 09:58 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- GOLDENMEDAH at 5-10-2011 10:30 AM (12 years ago)
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UMMMM, Interesting....
Posted: at 5-10-2011 10:30 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gloxxy98 at 5-10-2011 10:33 AM (12 years ago)
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my country is good, we need good government and God fearing government
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- 41truth at 5-10-2011 01:19 PM (12 years ago)
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thx 4 outlining d potential future greatness of nigeria i have seen wat u saw too may God bless u this is d best news i have ever read since my very existence I LOVE 9JA
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- just2sexy at 5-10-2011 01:42 PM (12 years ago)
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one nigera

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- ebysco at 5-10-2011 02:58 PM (12 years ago)
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copied but not upto 35 wen it s well arranged.
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- kingsleyd at 5-10-2011 03:10 PM (12 years ago)
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poster kudos bro 4 a lovely post
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