Nigeria Daily

With over 28 million Nigerians on social  media airing their views and opinions on governance, what impact does this have on the Nigerian democracy? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how social media can be used in a positive way to boost Nigeria's democracy.

The Nigerian Correctional service has said it was not designed to defend prisons against invasions. With over 3000 inmates at large whose responsibility is it to defend the prisons against invasions? What is the implication of jail breaks on the Nigerian society? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we will look at why the security of prisons is easily breached.

According to the world population review, Nigeria is by far the largest country in Africa in terms of population, with more than 211 million people as of 2021. Is this large population an economic advantage? What is the relationship between population and economic growth? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how Nigeria's population could be an economic advantage to the growth and dev...

Nigerian women play important roles in food and agriculture, it is reported that women small holder farmers constitute 70-80 percent of the agricultural labour force.  They produce the bulk of food for domestic consumption, and they are the drivers of food processing, marketing and preservation.  In spite of all these enormous tasks, they have limited access to land; credit facilities farm input t...

Fatima Mador, a graduate of computer science from the  Maitama Sule University Kano, has developed a website to teach mathematics in Hausa Language.  what does this mean for women in STEM?   In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at what motivated Fatima Madori and the impact her effort has on women and girls.

Activities have almost bounced back in Nigeria, a though Covid-19 never existed. with the Omicron variant on the loose, are we likely to see another wave? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at what the new covid variant is all about.

it has somewhat become a norm for transport fares for inter state  travel to skyrocket during festive periods. why do passengers have to pay excessively  during this period? On Nigeria Daily, we look at the actual reasons why transport fares are hiked and how it affects passengers.

Bank customers across Nigeria have on countless times expressed frustration over the numerous non-transactional debits they receive from their various banks without explanations. With the culture of silence and bank customers not asking why it keeps happening, the deductions continue to go on. Is this legal? In this episode of Nigerian Daily, we discuss excessive bank charges and how Nigerians can...

Cases of Domestic violence is on the high and shows no signs of reduction in Nigeria, regardless of the age, tribe, religion, or even social status, but whenever you hear people talk about Domestic Violence you think about battery, beatings, torture, acid baths, rape, and consequently, death. But did you know that Domestic violence takes many forms including emotional Blackmail?  In this episode,...

Jalingo, the Taraba state capital is so full of fear and uncertainty. Kidnapping and the disappearance of people have become the order of the day as scores of dead bodies are found on the street with missing body parts. Police brutality seems to also be on the rise in Taraba state, as the police are being accused of killing drivers who refused to give them bribes. In this episode of Nigeria daily,...

In Nigeria, many states mostly or entirely depend on monthly allocations from the federal government to run their affairs. Kano state government, for example, announced. six months ago. its intention to slash salaries of civil servants, because of a drop in federal allocation.  Does that mean state governments have no means of generating revenue for themselves? Can States survive without allocatio...

How do Nigerians see money? can money truly make you happy?is money the answer to all problems? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we will be looking at what money means to Nigerians.

Every day, women and girls are molested and raped, a menace that has eaten deep into the fabric of the society. Pain, grief, anguish, anger regrets are just some of the emotions that trail the incidents of rape.  A few minutes of pleasure for the rapist, but a lifetime of pain for the victims and their families.  Why does this keep increasing?   In this episode of Nigeria Daily, a victim of rape s...

Nigeria is on the verge of losing about 90 million Naira as workers of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, (NRC) have embarked on a three-day nationwide strike over poor welfare. In Lagos, Abuja, kano and other locations nationwide, all train services have been shut down, leaving passengers stranded. According to reports, the sector would lose about N90m during the three-day warning strike and that i...

Reports show that at least 10 fire outbreaks have occurred in the last three months, claiming at least 35 lives across Nigeria. What caused these incessant fire outbreaks? Could it be the season for fire outbreaks? How can this be prevented? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at the possible causes of fire outbreaks and how to stay safe during a fire outbreak.

The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and other matters has released its findings and recommendation on the shooting of unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos on the 20th of October 2020. Is the decision taken by the panel Justice enough? In this episode of Nigeria daily, we look at the several controversies surrounding the shooting...

Are you young and, because you think diabetes is a condition suffered by elderly people, believe you are saved? Well, the World Health Organization, WHO, estimates for Nigeria, shows that 4 million Nigerians are diabetic, and nearly 4 – 11 per cent of the population lives with diabetes. This estimate includes the young as well. Many Nigerians are living with undetected diabetes and even for those...

Since the Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgency began in 2009, Brig-Gen. Dzarma Zirkusu, is the most senior officer to die in the line of duty. Zirkusu alongside some other soldiers died in an ambush laid by the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), a splinter group of the Boko Haram sect. what is the implication of this attack?

At least 18 people died when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in southern Niger near the border with Nigeria. About 13 Nigerians have also been feared dead in the incident that happened in kandango, Maradi region, Niger Republic. What really happened?   In this episode of the bearing we discuss the collapse of the gold mine.

Abu Mohammed Abubakar bin Mohammad al-Sheikawi also known as Abubakar Shekau was the famous leader of the Boko Haram group. He served as deputy leader to the group's founder, Mohammed Yusuf, until Yusuf was executed in 2009. Shekau was known for his brutal executions that he publicized, his use of women and children as suicide bombers, and his wholesale kidnapping: he orchestrated the kidnapp...

When people retire, they will experience a reduction in income therefore pension makes up for some of this loss. Pensioners are usually not earning as much as they used to when they were working so that pension is usually their sole source of survival. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we are looking at the case of Abdulrasheed Maina, who was the Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, who was a...

Since  Nigeria returned to democratic rule in  1999,  elections have been a  regular feature in the polity. But one of the things that have been cropping up recently and one about which many Nigerians are in the dark is the term “inconclusive” What exactly does the term “Inconclusive election” actually mean? In this episode of Nigeria daily, we look at possible factors that could lead to an inconc...

Prior to the Anambra State Gubernatorial Election, there were reports of violence that led to the loss of lives and property and most Nigerians thought there was going to be low turnout of voters.   But the reverse was the case at the polls. What was the motivation behind the high turnout of voters despite all the challenges?   This episode of Nigeria Daily seeks to uncover the reason(s).

It is clear, from all indications that Anambra gubernatorial election will continue today due to the Bimodal Voters Accreditation system BVAS's failure to work in some polling units. The question now is, will it work perfectly today.  In today’s episode, we are talking about the happenings of the Anambra Election.

Uncertainty looms, as the people of Anambra decide who will take up the mantle of leadership in the state. Meanwhile, the Indigenous people of Biafra IPOB have urged residents of the state to go out to vote for their choice in the governorship election. Are the people of Anambra relieved? Is there going to be voter apathy? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at the level of preparedness of t...