has anyone ever successfully sold anything to Nigeria?

Tirian

Avoriaz wrote: »

Western governments have no difficulties selling weapons etc to Nigeria. :rolleyes: :mad:

Yes, but even this is essentially the same scam. We have to lend them the money to do so first. Then, hey presto, when they can't or won't make the repayments, the Export Credit Guarantee Department pays it off to keep our lovely arms industry on its feet and guess who ends up paying? Yep! Johnny taxpayer, you and me!

Moglex

Avoriaz wrote: »

Western governments have no difficulties selling weapons etc to Nigeria. :rolleyes: :mad:

Damn, you beat me to it!

ormus wrote: »

no idea, but ive just been reading about a pilot who flew his small cessna 152aeroplane from the usa to africa!
he crossed the atlantic to the azores and then onto the west african coast. then flew all the way to south africa!
after he finished he counted up his expenses. and he had spent more on bribes/fees/duties/parking etc, than he had used in fuel!
he was charged 200 dollars for landing at one airport for a night landing when it plain to anyone that it was 4pm and bright daylight!

Yes, but once he got out of American airspace I'm sure things were a lot better.