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| What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by Rawani: 9:44pm On Dec 26, 2014 |
We have been inundated with so much talk about the new N100 note released to mark the Centenary celebrations. I have seen it being referred to as "cutting edge" and "digital" among other superlative labels attached to what seems to be another channel for looting our commonwealth. All these digital attributes the new note is purported to have, however is based on the singular inclusion of a QR Code at the back of the note, which if scanned with a QR/Barcode reader (available for free for most smartphones in their respective app stores), unfortunately only opens a webpage with a picture of the current President Goodluck Jonathan, and a brief overview of our country Nigeria. In my opinion, the QR code should have been more innovative than simply giving you a link to a brief overview of the purpose of the centenary celebrations. I mean wouldn't it have been more beneficial if it linked you to a page showing the current exchange rate for the Naira amidst other monetary data? Only God knows the millions of dollars that were claimed for adding an ordinary QR code to the new Naira note, a feature which is absolutely free to add to anything be it a poster, flyer or an simple piece of paper. The fact that the feature is marketed with so much hullabaloo and used as a basis for attaching superlative labels, such as "the Naira note with iPhone features" to it points at the insincerity of the current administration. What are your thoughts about the QR code on the newly introduced N100 note? Is it necessary? Could it have been more functional? Could it have been used as a channel to loot our resources? Why is the photo of Goodluck Jonathan permanently etched on our national currency (when you scan the code) since he could be voted out in a matter of weeks? Why wasn’t it revealed how much it would cost the taxpayer to produce these 'digital' notes?  |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by IamDejman(m): 9:45pm On Dec 26, 2014 |
This money is full of controversies 2 Likes |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by Rawani: 9:48pm On Dec 26, 2014 |
IamDejman: How can you trust a government that acts like it's locked in a perpetual hide-and-seek game with its own citizens? 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by IamDejman(m): 9:52pm On Dec 26, 2014 |
Rawani: Lol...had to read like 10 times...Love that statement!!! 5 Likes |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by LadyH(f): 9:57pm On Dec 26, 2014 |
Cant that webpage be updated 4rm time to time? Why the fuss bout it being less fxnal/bearing Jona's face? "Permanently etched"?? hmmm.... 1 Like |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by Kazrem(m): 10:12pm On Dec 26, 2014 |
Hmmmmm. How does this new #100 note with millions if not billions of naira spent on it reduce unemployment? How does it increase mega watz. The last time I checked, the chibok girls are yet to be brought back, and here we are with a new #100 note. The victims and participants of Aba Moro led immigration test are still mourning their losses and we are spending mindlessly on new #100 note. There is God. February 14 please come quick. May God spare our lives beyond that day. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by rydow(m): 10:14pm On Dec 26, 2014 |
I no go send that Money if truely Oga Jolantan face dey show there ooooo 2 Likes |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by Ewizard(m): 10:16pm On Dec 26, 2014 |
Is it equivalent to $100?? |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by goldentee(m): 10:53pm On Dec 26, 2014 |
How much will I get from that QR-coded 100 naira note in exchange for the dollar? Will be back here to make a comment if that code increases the value of the naira 1 Like |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by Rawani: 11:14pm On Dec 26, 2014 |
goldentee: Its a shame that so much effort is being put in to window-dress one of the least respected currencies on earth, we need change (pun well intended). 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by Nobody: 11:55pm On Dec 26, 2014 |
I still don't get this. Please, how does the new N100 note affect the value of the naira or the standard of living of the common man? The money spent on this new note can be used to fix a segment of the economy and create hundreds of jobs if not thousands. 3 Likes |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by shevi4mb(m): 12:37am On Dec 27, 2014 |
The only tin dat can make Nigeria better, is wen we have a good leader, but d only tin dat can make us have a good leader, is wen we are good ppl. Nairaland shows me the average mentality of a Nigerian, until we change our ways, we'l surely be rewarded wit our behavioural labour. Jonathan Mumu, Buhari Mugu...and we have no other option for 2015, well, i hope 1 day, we'l be able to have a fresh, young blood to make tinz right. God bless Nigeria and Benin republic 1 Like |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by scribble: 12:42am On Dec 27, 2014 |
Let Buhari get a hold of it The code will link to How many lashes of cane you receive for using it to buy beer or How many stones get hurled at you for patronizing the undergrads at the clubs in your city Or Which hand will be chopped off if you steal one of these bad boys I've always said that Nigerians will blame Jonathan if their wife's period is running too hot at home Jokers 3 Likes |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by Rawani: 12:50am On Dec 27, 2014 |
scribble: Do you care to know how much of your taxes was spent on this futile attempt to white-wash the valueless Naira? 2 Likes |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by Rawani: 1:00am On Dec 27, 2014 |
barcanista: My brother GEJ and his gang of thieves seem to live in a utopian world, completely disconnected from the painful realities of life as a common Nigerian. If the money spent on this misadventure was used in providing basic infrastructure like the establishment of decentralised power stations, would it not attract the much needed FDI that in turn would strengthen the Naira instead of window-dressing? They seem to forget that even if you put lipstick on a pig, it's still a pig. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by scribble: 1:11am On Dec 27, 2014 |
Rawani: Like many other smart Nigerian entrepreneurs I avoid taxes And I'm sure your 500k a month salary is not where government financed the project from Tinubu collects 10% of the taxes in Lagos. We know you want him to get same on a federal level. It won't work. 1 Like |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by Rawani: 1:22am On Dec 27, 2014 |
scribble: If you were even remotely smart as you immodestly attributed to yourself, you would realise that throwing baseless allegations in the course of cerebral discourse will only earn you an admonishment to be reasonable at best. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by SweetJoystick(m): 1:43am On Dec 27, 2014 |
Waste of public funds |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by lekhane(m): 1:55am On Dec 27, 2014 |
Its a welcome innovation except for GEJ picture but am sure GMB will make amends when he resume office as president come 2015 2 Likes |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by benuejosh: 2:26am On Dec 27, 2014 |
the note to me for one looks like counterfeit |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by scribble: 2:47am On Dec 27, 2014 |
Rawani: The only thing baseless about the allegations is your guestimated salary I'm sorry if you do not make as much |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by Rawani: 2:54am On Dec 27, 2014 |
scribble: My brother, all my accounts are in Pound Sterling. Sorry to disappoint. |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by scribble: 3:10am On Dec 27, 2014 |
Rawani: That's your come back How lame Please I don't discourse with vainglorious fellows Pictures of the pound sterling or I'm sure you can put two and two together And no the answer is not 4 pounds |
| Re: What's The Reason For The QR Code On The New N100 Note? by Rawani: 3:24am On Dec 27, 2014 |
scribble: Okay. |
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