asala1: RankStatePPP GDP (2010;
in millios
of USD)
1Lagos StateUS$33,679
2Rivers StateUS$21,073
3Delta StateUS$16,749
4Oyo StateUS$16,121
5Imo StateUS$14,212
6Kano StateUS$12,393
7Edo StateUS$11,888
-Federal Capital TerritoryUS$11,448
8Akwa Ibom StateUS$11,179
9Ogun StateUS$10,470
10Kaduna StateUS$10,334
11Cross River StateUS$9,292
12Abia StateUS$8,687
13Ondo StateUS$8,414
14Osun StateUS$7,280
15Benue StateUS$6,864
16Anambra StateUS$6,764
17Katsina StateUS$6,022
18Niger StateUS$6,002
19Borno StateUS$5,175
20Plateau StateUS$5,154
21Sokoto StateUS$4,818
22Bauchi StateUS$4,713
23Kogi StateUS$4,642
24Adamawa StateUS$4,582
25Enugu StateUS$4,396
26Bayelsa StateUS$4,337
27Zamfara StateUS$4,123
28Kwara StateUS$3,841
29Taraba StateUS$3,397
30Kebbi StateUS$3,290
31Nassarawa StateUS$3,022
32Jigawa StateUS$2,988
33Ekiti StateUS$2,848
34Ebonyi StateUS$2,732
35Gombe StateUS$2,501
36Yob
e StateUS$2,011


And somebody was comparing Enugu with Ibadan in one post on Nairaland. Some people make me laugh some times. Enugu number 25
While Oyo is number four. The difference is two much. Even Osun is better than Enugu.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nigerian_states_by_GDP

uihebom: because man shall not live in palm oil soup and stew for too long, thats why dey have to change location. speaking of yorubas all over UK,they are alot of them in peckham carrying live goat on their head all day for no reason.

opeoluwa2:

I'm dumbfounded at this statement,lets imagine this state is dirty and a "zoo"
But some people have found it economically viable and a place to watchout for .

why do you find it difficult to accept?

Now,ibadan is a civilized city,with
strong presence of a world class university,worldclass companies like P&G,BATcompany and others.

IB has the highest second telecomms subscribers base in Nigeria.

IB is not an oil producing state,has no sea port but it is very peaceful and lifestyle is very cheap and affordable.

What are the perimeters for measuring an emerging economy?
1)Population
2)Security
Ibadan has got these and many more.
The only problem it has are the shortsighted leaders that has plagued every political realm in Nigeria.
For those of you looking at the redroof,
Its a sign of history dipicting the various stages of development .

shymexx: Off topic:

Can someone tell me why the "most-travelled" Yoruba people are the Ibadan folks?? Almost everyone out here in the UK is from Ibadan and I know it's probably the same thing for other countries..

garri_gangster:
Aiye e ma baje ni. Omo eran jatijati

veraponpo:
The reason is because of the population. Ibadan is the biggest ancient city in West Africa and third in Africa. It was also the base of power in the 50's and 60's. In the Western region. Some of the people u mentioned might not really be from Ibadan but claim it because of its fame.

shymexx: truce

Ishilove:
Shymexx,you are one of the few people I admire on NL. Don't let that change.

Ileke-IdI:
I'd have to agree with Sagamite's "Rubbish roads" comment.

True, those are some of THE best roads I've seen in Nigeria, but they're accident-prone. One side of the road is being used as two-lane road when in actuality, it's constructed as a one-way lane. The roads are large enough to be used as two even three lanes. It's best to fix that.

Look how dangerous and improperly constructed they are..

demmy: Investment destinations in Nigeria 2012



Nigeria is a tale of two regions as city-level opportunities in the south overshadow widespread insecurity in the north. Companies must overcome corporate HQ fears regarding operational risks to position for long-term success in Nigeria, which remains the most attractive long-term investment destination in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Last month ethnic conflict ravaged northern Nigeria, leaving 150 dead and 100 injured. This continues a troubling trend of violence in 2012. From an investment perspective, this has rattled foreign companies that are wondering if Nigeria is becoming too risky. However, halting or drastically scaling back investment plans would be a mistake for senior executives.

Much of the violence is isolated in the economically underdeveloped north. The total GDP of 7 attack locations between April 5 and May 4 is US$25 billion, which represents less than 10% of Nigeria’s economy. On the other hand, the total GDP of 7 top investment destinations in the south is US$80 billion. This represents more than 30% of Nigeria’s economy.

Nigeria’s five largest cities, all of which are located in the south, have a combined GDP exceeding US$75 billion. This is surpassed only by Angola and South Africa. City GDP in Nigeria’s south is set to expand significantly this quarter, even if only on paper, because the government is shifting the base year for real GDP to 2009 from 1990. The result will be an overnight gain of 40% that closes the overall economy size gap between Nigeria and South Africa to only 10%.

Southern cities represent great opportunities for companies targeting emerging consumer classes, public sector projects, and other private sector companies flocking to urban areas. Companies should establish good relationships with distributors that know the southern part of the country well. Much of your sales opportunities are likely to be concentrated in this region for the foreseeable future.


http://blog.frontierstrategygroup.com/2012/05/a-tale-of-two-regions-southern-investment-northern-insecurity-in-nigeria/

stonebridge: Nigerians sha. Do we have any city in Nigeria?. If Ibadan is one of the 5 African cities to watch then Africa is truly doomed.

nifemi01: Ibadan d next big thing? Ibadan was once d big thing,not anymore though.
If ibadan is d next big thing in africa then we are in trouble. I don't see any meaning progress dat town can make within d next one year than can be spectacular

tolulinks: I get rather fed up with Igbos and there rivalry with the YORUBAS much like Achebe fancies himself better than Soyinka ( Pipe dream). I believe the only recognisable igbo city is enugu with their highest storey building, a government house! Don't be deluded igbos-PH and Calabar are not urs. An igbo student oF UI FRom eNUGU once remarked dumbly "
Ibadan fine oh after a trip to New Bodija. I laughed pitifully at him. Ogun is more industrialised than the entire east! No sane person wants to go to the east except the nomadic igbos themselves. Ibadan has potentials to develop into a Lagos and this is coming from someone who shuttles between the two cities. Ibadan is still the largest city in WA...correct me if I'm wrong. Igbo will always be in the shadows of yorubas! If you don't like it pack ur bags like fasholas subtley telling you and go to ur villages!

tolulinks: I get rather fed up with Igbos and there rivalry with the YORUBAS much like Achebe fancies himself better than Soyinka ( Pipe dream). I believe the only recognisable igbo city is enugu with their highest storey building, a government house! Don't be deluded igbos-PH and Calabar are not urs. An igbo student oF UI FRom eNUGU once remarked dumbly "
Ibadan fine oh after a trip to New Bodija. I laughed pitifully at him. Ogun is more industrialised than the entire east! No sane person wants to go to the east except the nomadic igbos themselves. Ibadan has potentials to develop into a Lagos and this is coming from someone who shuttles between the two cities. Ibadan is still the largest city in WA...correct me if I'm wrong. Igbo will always be in the shadows of yorubas! If you don't like it pack ur bags like fasholas subtley telling you and go to ur villages!

Ishilove:
Right back at you. Oloshi olori buruku omo ale. Oponu jatijati. Na d gari wey dey your dat rotten akamu you call a brain dey worry you.

I asked a simple question based on what I heard and you come on sharply to rudely display your imbecility and lack of manners.

Werey, this is what happens when one of the lunatics Ibadan is notorious for somehow manages to gain access to the internet. Ode radarada. Malu hawusa.

Go drink some kpokpo gari; dats all you are worth.

kettykin:
did you just say this Ibadan has potentials to develop into a Lagos

did you just say this

Josh090: ^^^ what's all these rambling about? all these nonsense of Niger delta is all in your head. Did the people who publish the article say they don't know about delta ni? Abi dem no sabi aba? Guy go rest!

Ishilove: Please don't crucify or cuss me.

Someone told me that as at three years ago, 1 out of every 10 persons on the streets of Ibadan is a lunatic. He said everywhere he looked, there was at least one mad person per street.

Can anyone confirm this?

Please don't cuss or crucify me, I am only asking a question o!

Sagamite:


Rubbish roads!

veraponpo:
The reality you dont want to face is that Ibadan is not in the class of any eastern cities. Ibadan is well industrialized I believe after Lagos and Ogun or better than Ogun state but far better than any Eastern state. It is big, With over 3 milion people
It is a good market for Foreign direct investment, small scale companies as well as agriculture. If you dont like Ibadan, you can go and hug power plant.