10 things Nigerians do not know about the rest of the world

Nigerians are very interesting set of people. Many people in Nigeria are hardened and have become used to a particular way of life. It is rather unfortunate that the economic situation in this part of the world is not booming like the other countries around.

Nigerians represented in different tribes

Nigerians have however been able to adapt to the situation of the country and have been able to create happiness for themselves despite the chaos and unrest in the nation.

The country is not only accommodating; people have been able to identify their comfort zones amidst all these. Nigerians do certain things and get away with them. These things have become a norm to them and they are oblivious of its seriousness in other parts of the world.

The level of exposure however does not allow most Nigerians to know how things are being done in other parts of the world. Although Nigerians are quite knowledgeable and are vast in some areas, there are still certain things Nigerians do not know about the rest of the world, some of them are:

1. Law actually exists

Nigerians travel abroad and misbehave because they feel they could get away with it just like they do in their homeland. Other countries have laws and they abide by them. Nigerians have the tendencies to flout rules especially when they feel the laws are insignificant.

2. Nigerians do not know ‘flashing’ is not allowed

In Nigeria, people flash by dialing a phone number repeatedly and do not allow the phone to ring out before cutting off. Outside Nigeria, this is not acceptable.

People make sure they have enough units before making calls. Flashing someone could give them the impression you are in distress and the police could be called in no time.

3. Metro system is complicated

Most Nigerians do not understand the metro system. Many people travelling outside the country for the first time find it difficult to understand the means of transportation there.

While it is easy to pick a bike or cab in Nigeria and get to your destination in no time, it is not as easy outside Nigeria.

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4. Use of map for navigation

Nigerians do not know how to move around when they travel outside the country. Most of them do not know how to use the map and find a location. In Nigeria, there would always be people on the road waiting to give you description. Outside Nigeria, you are definitely on your own.

5. Parties are held in event centres

Nigerians are used to holding parties in any part of the community. It is shocking to discover marquees and canopies set up in the middle of the road all because a party is ongoing. Things like these cannot be done outside the country. The party hosts could be arrested for road obstruction.

6. Everyone learn how to coordinate

It is appalling sometimes when people do absurd things on the streets in Nigeria. Nigerians love attention and they do a great job creating it.

A man could start to scream on the street for no reason or play music loud enough to deafen the people around without being challenged.Doing this outside Nigeria may possibly make the person land in an asylum or arrested for being a public menace.

7. Weather and season

Most Nigerians are ignorant about the weather condition outside the country. To them, the season is either rainy (wet) season or dry season. Nigerians most times end up being shocked at the cold experienced in other parts of the world even when they have been warned. Nigerians still end up being amazed when they see snow for the first time.

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8. Power is stable, no need to shout “Up NEPA”

Nigerians simply refer to power supply as light. The power supply in some parts of the world is stable and regular. Nigerians are used to the epileptic power supply they know from their homeland. They marvel at the coordination of the system.

Although, some technical issues may arise with the power supply, it is being fixed in time and does not give Nigerians the chance to jump and shout “Up NEPA” when the light is restored.

9. Not all ‘Oyinbos’ are the same

There is this general misconception about whites. Nigerians think all white men are the same. This is wrong as they come from different parts of the continent. The same goes for black people; we are able to guess a person’s tribe by looking at them.

Some white men are from Asia, some from France, some from England and so on. Nigerians feel the white men are the same judging by their color.

10. Offering bribe to police officers is a crime

Nigerians have a way of getting out of situations. The Nigerian police are used to being tipped off every now and then. It is a norm for the officers to get settled while on duty. However, it is a serious offence outside Nigeria. It would be added to the list of offences already committed.

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