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In this episode of News Extra, Radio Now pays tribute to the life and legacy of Earl Simmons. We speak to Sammy Gyang, who recounts his experience of DMX's only live performance in Nigeria. This episode of News Extra originally aired on the 13th of April 2021.

With the sharp increase in prices of building materials in Nigeria, Radio Now speaks with Kehinde Owolabi, the CEO of Builders hub Nigeria, to gain a better understanding of the factors that have lead to this exponential rise.  This episode of The Interview originally aired on Radio Now 95.3 FM Lagos, on the 13th of April 2021.

In this episode of The Interview, Radio Now's Umar Audu speaks to Albert Afeso Akanbi, a writer and child rights activist on the cause of children accused of witchcraft in the south-south region of Nigeria.  This episode of The Interview originally aired on the 21st of April, 2021.

In this episode of Radio Now Explains, we speak to a professor of capital markets, to gain a better understanding of what petroleum subsidy means. This episode of Radio Now Explains originally aired on the 13th of April 2021.

In this episode of News Extra, Radio Now's Yeytunde Adeyeri reports on the remaining missing Chibok girls. This episode of News Extra originally aired on the 15th of April, 2021, on Radio Now 953 FM Lagos.

The Nigeria governors forum recently rejected Executive Order 10 by President Buhari, for the implementation of autonomy for the judiciary and legislature, off the heals of the judiciary staff union of Nigeria (JUSUN) strike.  In this episode of Radio Now explains, we speak with Olumide Ajayi, a lawyer, to gain a better understanding of what an executive order is, the processes needed to pass...

In this episode of The Interview, Radio Now's Tomi Olugbemi is joined by Dr Otive Igbuzor, the executive director, of the African centre for leadership and development as we examine the possible stumbling blocks the new inspector general of police (Usman Alkali Baba) may face, and whether or not he will be able to surmount them.  This episode of The Interview originally aired on the 15th of A...

In this episode of Nigeria The Good News, we spotlight Fatima Zahra Umar, a lawyer who has been championing the cause of women and youth inclusion in politics. She is also the co-founder of Jaruma an online women's magazine and has been listed in the 100 most influential Arewa persons list in 2016, and 2017. Fatima Zahra Umar is currently the special assistant to Nigeria's senate president on gend...

In this episode of The Big Story, Radio Now's Ngozi Orlukwu speaks with Dr Ndu Nwokolo, a security and governance expert, and Dr Kazim Lamidi, a conflict resolution expert, to discuss the recent spate of communal clashes, and the possible factors that have lead to increased insecurity in Nigeria. This episode of The Big Story originally aired on the 15th of April, 2021 on Radio Now 95.3 FM Lagos.

With the commencement of the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims across the world begin the annual ritual of fasting. In this episode of Radio Now Explains, we speak with Musa Saidu, an Imam in Minna, Niger state on the meaning and significance of the holy month of Ramadan. This episode of Radio Now Explains originally aired on the 14th of April, 2021.

Radio Now speaks with Julius Agbaje a Lagos-based artist and satirist, on using art as a means of fighting injustice. This episode of The Interview originally aired on Radio Now 95.3 FM Lagos, on the 14th of April, 2021.

The African centre of excellence for genomics of infectious diseases (ACEGID), has developed a fast-track test for Covid-19 certified by the US FDA, costing about N1,500 ($3), much cheaper than the PCR test which can cost as high as N50,000.  In this segment of The Breakfast Interview, we speak with professor Christian Happi, director of the Africa centre for genomics on the significance of t...

In this episode of News Extra, Radio Now speaks with a deputy DG at the Nigerian investment promotion commission (NIPC) on the recently released "Book of States", and what it aims to achieve. This episode of News Extra originally aired on the 14th of April, 2021.

In this episode of Mindspace, Radio Now's Tomi Olugbemi examines the importance of Mental first AID, with an emphasis on self-compassion. This episode of Mindspace originally aired live on Radio Now 95.3 FM Lagos, on the 14th of April, 2021.

Studies have shown that clearing your mind for 15 minutes, alters behaviour, and evidence shows a change in brain activities. To help gain a better understanding of what meditation is, we speak with a psychotherapist to explain the means and benefits of meditation. This episode of Mindspace originally aired on the 2nd of April, 2021.

With incessant strikes plaguing the educational sector of Nigeria, we speak with Dr Dipo Akomolafe ASUU Chairman, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Ondo state, and Dr Monday Igbafe ASUU Chairman Ambrose Alli University, to gain a better understanding of the situation, and what can be done to prevent the regular occurrence of strike actions in Nigeria's education secto...

On this episode of #TheInterview​, we speak with Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria's high commissioner to Germany, on the return of stolen Benin bronze artefacts and the significance of the Benin bronzes to Nigeria's arts and culture. This episode of The Interview originally on the 31st of March, 2021.

In this episode of Tech Now, we discuss robotics in Nigeria, and how we can better position ourselves for the 4th industrial revolution, which dwells on emerging technologies. This episode of Tech Now originally aired on the 18th of February, 2021.

In this episode of Food and Wellness, we go through techniques and hacks that make cooking easier, including how to roast, grill and saute better. Join us every week for more culinary tips! This episode of Food and Wellness originally aired on the 31st of March, 2021.

In this episode of Health Now, Radio Now's David Chiedu speaks with a public health physician, and president of the medical association of Nigeria, to educate us on the risks of heart attack, and what we can do to prevent it. This episode of Health Now originally aired on Radio Now on the 30th of March, 2021.

In this episode of Now Destinations, we journey to the Caribbean island of scenic pleasure and mystery, Bermuda. Bermuda is a British overseas territory in the North-Atlantic ocean whose largest economic sectors include off-shore insurance and tourism. This episode of Now Destinations originally aired on Radio Now, on the 30th of March, 2021.

Former minister of aviation, Osita Chidoka speaks to Radio Now's Chika Agu to explain his opposition to the re-appointment of Mohammed Tukur Bello as the secretary of the federal character commission, FCC. This episode of The Interview originally aired on the 30th of March, 2021.

In this episode of Radio Now Explains, we define and examine the meaning of by-elections, and how they are conducted. This episode of Radio Now Explains originally aired on the 30th of March, 2021.

In this episode, we are joined by Emeka Okoye, a knowledge engineering (AI) and data science expert, as we examine the global battle for Digital Currency; what should we expect to see, and what the future hold for cash currencies and global finance. This episode of Tech Now originally aired on Radio Now 95.3 FM Lagos on the 6th of April, 2021.

Rita Dominic joins Jollof Agenda for an exclusive interview on her latest movie "La Femme Anjola", the distinction between a producer and director, the growth of Nollywood and much more in this indepth interview. This exclusive episode of Jollof Agenda originally aired on the 26th of March, 2021.