South Africa has always been more developed than Nigeria. Here is my analysis:

Nigeria had a per capita income of $84, whereas South Africa had a per capita income of $380 in 1961. That would be $762.46 and $3449.23 in 2021 currency, respectively. In other terms, South Africa was around five times more prosperous than Nigeria.

In 2020, South Africa’s GDP per capita was $5,090.72, while Nigeria’s was $2,097.1. That is roughly twice as wealthy as Nigeria is.

Nigeria has a few distinct advantages over South Africa, allowing it to become Africa’s largest economy in terms of GDP.
These distinct examples are population, commodities (oil), location, innovation, and education.

Economic development is determined by the Human Development Index, which measures literacy rates, infant mortality, personal freedoms and the extent to which citizens have them, institutional rankings, and so on.

While Nigeria features all of these at a greater value and scope than South Africa, South Africa lacks a large population to support them. However, South Africa has better infrastructure than Nigeria. By infrastructure, I include institutions, culture, political participation, physical infrastructure, and a variety of other factors that impact growth.
South Africa is more developed just as Seychelles is more developed than many other African states.

South Africa is considered more developed due to it is better equipped with technology, has a higher capacity for manufacturing, a smaller population, a more diverse economy, and a slightly more transparent governing system (both countries are corrupt, but South Africa’s system has more arrest capacity).

However, as time goes on, one might compare the stories of South Africa and Nigeria to those of China and the United States. Time will tell if this one will end more amicably and sustainably.

Politics is a game of interest. Governor Wike may have acted boldly while other governors, not just those in the G5 supported him. Knowing the post effect of his actions he couldn’t have ventured into it alone.

On the other hand, Wike’s outrage was not directed towards the governors, so to say. He vented his opposition  Atiku. Therefore, the governors may not want to make enemies for Atiku but will continue their friendship with Wike

As I said, politics is a game of interest. Should the laws of the party catch up with Wike, definitely he will be abandoned. Politicians groove with their fellows whose lights are on, not the ones whose lights are off.

Student loans are the same as subsidy which was removed. It shouldn’t be a priority for now. Jobs should be created, while more attention is paid to skill acquisition in Nigeria.

Nigeria has a high population of unemployed graduates. They need jobs. It will be gainful if Nigeria will lower its rate of admitting students into universities and polytechnics but channel the drive towards, entrepreneurship and technical skill learning. The country should prioritize the National Board for Technical Education.

To add to the points I made earlier, Nigerian leaders are too inclined to misplaced priorities than the actual reason for being elected into office.
It’s in the news that a former governor of Zamfara State, Matawalle’s impropriety was over the bar. He recklessly awarded contracts for the purchase of vehicles (liabilities, perishable assets) to be distributed to dignitaries and Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at the cost of N1,149,800,000. Is N1b not enough to set up a standard skill acquisition centre to gainfully empower natives of Zamfara State?

Look at this, “The money was meant for the purchase of a Toyota Lexus VIP Bullet Proof 2021 Model; Toyota Land Cruiser VIP Bullet Proof 2021 Model; Toyota Prado V6 2021 Model; Toyota Prado V4 2021 Model; Peugeot 2021 Model; Toyota Hilux 2021 Model; Toyota Land Cruiser Bullet Proof 2021; and Toyota Lexus 2021 Model,” the statement said

To what economic benefits are these to a country struggling for balance as a third-world country? 😢

Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa, yet there are several reasons why it cannot compete on a global scale. One example is a lack of infrastructure and insufficient investment in important areas such as manufacturing and technology. Nigeria’s history of corruption and political instability has also hampered economic progress and foreign investment. The second issue is that many Nigerians lack access to education and training, limiting the country’s capacity to build a highly trained workforce. Finally, the oil and gas industry, which is the major influence on Nigeria’s economy and is susceptible to changes in world oil prices. Because of this, Nigeria finds it challenging to broaden its economy and lessen its reliance on just one industry. Nigeria has made significant headway in recent years toward resolving some of these problems, but much more has to be done before it can seriously compete on the world stage.

No, Western ideologies and education do not necessarily hinder developments in Nigeria or the potential of Nigerians. Exposure to different ideas and perspectives can be beneficial for promoting progress and innovation in any society.

Western education has played a significant role in Nigeria’s development by providing access to knowledge and skills that have helped to advance various sectors of the economy. Many Nigerian professionals have benefited from exposure to Western education and have used their skills to contribute to the growth and development of the country.

However, it is important to note that education alone is not sufficient to drive development and progress. There are many other factors, such as political stability, economic policies, and social structures, that also play a role in determining a country’s level of development.

it is important to recognize that there are aspects of Western ideology and education that may not be applicable or relevant to Nigerian society. It is important to adapt and contextualize ideas and practices to suit the local context and address the unique challenges facing Nigeria.

Western ideologies and education can be beneficial for Nigeria’s development, but it is important to recognize the limitations and adapt them to suit the local context to maximize their potential impact.

Sure, take a look at these few . I have tried a few at random and they worked. How about you try them out?

• When you sign up for anything online, put your middle name with the name of the website. So, when you receive a spam email/ad, you’ll know who sold your information
• If you’re on the first date and you’re not connecting with the other person or think they’re dull, ask them what job they’d choose if money wasn’t an issue. This ends up starting a conversation about the person’s passions, which are rarely boring and are simple to connect with
• If you want to be an effective communicator, let others talk about themselves and their interests – it’s as rewarding as sex.
• Don’t try to be the man your father would want you to be. Be the man you would like your child to be. It more clearly defines your own convictions, desires, and goals and motivates you to give your best.
• Pay attention to the smell of your home when you return from a trip – that’s how it smells to guests all the time, you just get used to it.
• When a friend is upset, ask them a simple question before you say anything else: ‘Do you want to talk about it or do you want to be distracted by it?’
• No matter how much your workplace encourages “team building” and “family culture” – remember that they are not your friends and it is still a workplace.
  If you’re stuck on an annoying call, put your phone in aeroplane mode instead of just hanging up. The other person will see “failed call” instead of “call ended.”
• If you want to learn a new language, find out the 100 most frequently used words and start with them. These words makeup about 50% of everyday speech and should be a very solid foundation.

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Nigeria operates a mixed economy with expanding sectors such as manufacturing, entertainment, communication, technology, finance, etc.  The economy is structured around capitalism, but the government control or just regulate some of these sectors. It is easy to pass the structure of Nigeria’s economy as capitalism.