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originally posted by: TinfoilTP
a reply to: Spider879
Just understand that if you are defending this commie study, that adding significant Chinese trade to Africa will only add more diversity to the population. When ethnic cleansing comes around will those of Chinese descent get spared? I mean they wouldn't want to scare off their Chinese Trade Lords. Less diversity means the ones doing the Trade with Africa turns a blind eye to genocide, which is going on and will continue. This study is justifying that genocide and future ones, even overtly calling for it.
originally posted by: onequestion
a reply to: TinfoilTP
Wouldn't more trade in Nigeria help the Nigerian government deal with Boko haram?
Can you provide a link to the current ethnic cleansing happening?
Won't technology help future generation connect with the rest of the world?
What about Botswana having the money to build proper infrastructure?
originally posted by: TheBandit795
An example: Made In Africa: Three Cars Designed And Manufactured In Africa
Top 10 African car manufacturers
(CNN)Nigeria has announced plans to send an astronaut into space by 2030, as part of its drive to develop a world-class space industry. "The space program is very important," said Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, during a speech in the capital city Abuja. "Space is a major asset that Nigeria must be involved in for the purpose of protecting national interests."
A Nigerian Space Agency delegation will visit partners in China this month to discuss logistics and investment for a manned space mission, which would be the first by an African nation. The case for space Dr. Onu's announcement has been greeted with skepticism, partly as it came soon after a scam email demanding $3 million for a lost Nigerian astronaut went viral, and as policy announcements from the new government have been scoring poorly on the Buharimeter, a Nigerian civil society website assessing policy commitments.
Onu also recently announced plans to start a pencil manufacturing industry that would create 400,000 jobs. But Nigeria's space program is no joke, and it is making steady progress. The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has launched five satellites since 2003, with three still in orbit delivering vital services. The most recent - NigeriaSat-X -- was the first to be designed and constructed by NASRDA engineers, and more advanced models are in development. Ethiopia starts looking at the stars - from a nearly perfect location Ethiopia starts looking at the stars The space agency has made extensive and creative use of the satellites, from analyzing climate data to improve farming practices, to retrieving hostages from Boko Haram, and officials argue this proves space exploration is essential for Nigeria.
"We contribute to various sectors that benefit the nation," says Felix Ale, NASRDA communications chief. "Space applications are key to development." Capacity has improved through greater investment in infrastructure and skills, says Ale, adding that NASRDA has now trained over 300 staff to PhD or BsC level.
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Inspiring a continent:
The Nigerian space program has ambitions beyond its borders, and it is hoped that bold statements -- such as a manned mission -- will inspire stargazers across the continent. "This would be a landmark achievement for Nigeria and Africa, which will encourage the rest of Africa to get involved," says Ale. Nigeria already shares resources from its space assets, such as providing satellite imagery to Mali, and has supported the idea of an African Space Agency. With an ever-increasing number of African states investing in space programs, while traditional powerhouses downsize, the continent could be the hotspot of exploration for years to come.
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originally posted by: BuzzyWigs
a reply to: Spider879
I have noticed a lot of ads from Nigeria and other African Nations on sites like CNN, reuters, etc.
Also some Middle-Eastern and Asian countries....
I really like the Japan Airlines one. I'm still a little skeptical about "banking in Nigeria", though - the spam email thing is still too recent. India and Dubai (? - or is it Abu Dhabi?) look pretty hi-tech in these ads, too. Cairo, it seems like, too - these places aren't just fly-covered malnourished toddlers anymore - at least not according to MSM.
O_o
originally posted by: onequestion
a reply to: Spider879
To be honest with you I see Africa as a beacon of hope for the future because they have been through so much that when they get it together they will lead the world.
O really believe this.