Nigerian Mathematicians your opinion

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The discussion centers around the claim that Nigerians are the best mathematicians in the world, which one participant initially relayed without verification. Others challenge this assertion, stating that while Nigeria has talented mathematicians, there is no evidence to support the idea that they are superior to mathematicians from other countries. The conversation highlights the importance of critical thinking and verifying information before sharing it. Ultimately, the consensus is that the claim lacks substantiation and may be misleading. The thread concludes with a lock, indicating no further responses will be accepted.
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i got an infraction for posting misinformation, and i apologize for that, i didn't mean to, i was just repeating what i heard from people


what is your opinion.. i was told that nigerias are the best mathematicians in the world.. that is what i was told, not my opinion.. but i just want to get your opinion on this?
 
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who told you that?
 
Dickfore said:
who told you that?

my friend did... he said that nigeria was the top in the world when it came to the best and brightest mathematicians
 
i'm afraid your friend was addressing an irrelevant issue.
 
Dickfore said:
i'm afraid your friend was addressing an irrelevant issue.

he said something like all the top mathematicians alive today are mostly nigerian.. and stuff..
 
What stuff?
 
While I'm sure there are bright Nigerian mathematicians out there, the assertion is false. There are no more bright Nigerian mathematicians than mathematicians of another country. And I see no reason why Nigerian mathematicians should be the best.

In fact, I know not a single Nigerian mathematician (that doesn't mean they don't exist though).

I think it's safe to say your friend duped you.

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