Nigeria Daily

Sixty-one years ago today, Nigeria became independent after years of colonial rule. How has the journey been so far? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, Nigerians young and old share their thoughts about their country.

It has been more than three weeks since government ordered a ban on telecommunication services in Zamfara state. O ur colleague, Mohammed Ibrahim Yaba, travelled to Zamfara and saw for himself how the people have been faring. He has been on Nigeria Daily, to share first-hand details of what he saw.

The Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, has urged the Federal Government to build walls across Nigerian borders. This, according to him, will help curb the inflow of weapons and bring peace to the country. On Nigeria Daily, we will be talking about the possibility of doing so and what it means from the security point of view.

According to the Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN), 21 percent of people between the ages of 18 and 44 living with HIV in Nigeria experience stigma and discrimination. Why do people still discriminate against people living with HIV and Aids in Nigeria? On Nigeria Daily, we talk about the level of discrimination against people living with HIV and Aids and what is being don...

For days, the Bida – Minna, Bida – Mokwa and Bida – Lambata roads in Niger State were blocked to traffic by drivers of articulated vehicles. This has greatly affected residents of these areas as well as commuters plying these roads. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we discuss the implication of the blockade.

The issue of VAT collection is generating heat by the day in different quarters; recently, there has been a face off between the federal and some state government on who collects VAT. What is causing this face off and why do states want to collect VAT?

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that 20 per cent of the full-time workforce in Nigeria lost their jobs to  COVID-19 in 2020. Businesses were closed due to government restrictions, and the lockdown affected small and big businesses alike.  On Nigeria Daily, we look at how and why some businesses thrived and others bounced back. 

While governments are busy trying to combat banditry by putting stringent measures in place, some community members have been caught supplying fuel and bread to bandits. With these measures, the citizens’ sources of livelihood have been somewhat restricted; could they be trying any way they can to survive? On Nigeria Daily, we look at why the people authorities are struggle to save help "the...

The federal government of Nigeria is contemplating imposing sanctions against those who refuse COVID 19 vaccines when they are made available.   According to the NCDC, Nigerians  who refuse to get vaccinated stand the risk of contracting COVID-19 and, therefore, pose a danger to society. On Nigeria Daily, we look at why Nigerians are  actually scared of taking the vaccine.

In the last five years or so, Nigerians have spent billions in buying electricity generators, according to the House of Representatives.    But authorities warn that some of these generators pollute the environment and damage people's health.    Will Nigerians abandon generators?

For two weeks now, telecommunication lines have been down in Zamfara and at least 13 local government areas of Katsina State as a way to curb banditry.  How has this been affecting people's lives and businesses in these areas? Some people coming out of there tell Nigeria Daily that they move out in order to communicate with the outside world.  

President Muhammadu Buhari seeks Senate approval to borrow $4 billion and €710 million externally. How does the rising debt profile affect the Nigerian economy? On Nigeria Daily, we look at how this will play out in the long run.

The Naira has continued to lose its value against the dollar - currently, it is N550 to the dollar. Some experts have blamed Nigerians’ preference for imported goods to made in Nigeria products for some of the woes of the Naira. On Nigeria daily, we look at how this and the "dolarisation of the economy affect the value of the Naira against the Dollar.

Nigerians from different walks of life pay several taxes and levies, especiall at the local government level. How much do they, especially the business owners among them, actually pay as taxes?  Do they feel and see the impact of these taxes? On Nigeria Daily, we look at what it truly means to pay tax.

Many Nigerians who suffer from genital infections and STDs seek help from alternative systems of treatments such as herbal concoctions of different names and origin. Gynecologists now warn against the use of these concoctions, saying it's dangerous. But why do people prefer herbs to visiting medical practitioners for proper dagnosis and prescription?   

Have you ever found yourself in situation where you felt there was no longer any point in living? You are not alone - many young Nigerians have gome through dark moments when they thought about giving it all up. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at the causes of these feelings and how to confront them.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of possible flash floods in many states across the country, causing building collapses and road crashes. Waste management is one of the factors that can make a lot of difference.  On Nigeria Daily, we look at how poor waste management in Nigeria has caused flooding.

For some days now, telecommunication lines have been down in Zamfara State  based on a government order as a way to curb banditry.  The development comes after a temporary lockdown on communities prone to banditry in Katsina, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara states. Will the ban on telecommunications make a difference in the fight against banditry?

It is not unusual for  youths to fill the social media space with all sorts of talk about the problem with  Nigeria, the need for better leaders and even how to get them. But when it is time to act to actualise their desire, they rather cling to their mobile devices away from the voting booths. With 529 days left to the much anticipated 2023 general elections, will they act differently? Have they...

How would you feel if you only get to discover that your groom or bride is a drug addict after the wedding? Many marital problems like domestic violence and the crashing of the marriage are attributed to drug use, prompting the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to suggest a compulsory premarital drug test. Can this save married couples from shock and the trauma?

For the first time in six years, President Muhammadu Buhari has reshuffled his cabinet by sacking two ministers. Why only now ? On Nigeria Daily, we look at the implication of this action and what it means for this government and the country.

The governments of Katsina, Kaduna, Niger and Zamfara states have locked down most of the communities prone to banditry and other criminal activities.   These states suffer most from the activities of bandits.    On Nigeria Daily, we are looking at the level of effectiveness of this new development, and how the members of the involved states feel about it.

Many Nigerians heaved a sigh of relief and their heartbeats returned to normal when they learned that ASUU was not going on strike on Tuesday as earlier reported. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at why many tremble with fearat the mention of ASUU strike.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has fixed 1st of October 2021 as the launch date for its digital currency, E-Naira. Back in February, the apex bank banned commercial banks from dealing in cryptocurrency. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we discuss the E Naira and its impact on the Nigerian economy.

In the midst of the tense situation that resulted from the killing of some travellers in Jos and the imposition of a 24-hour curfew, the Plateau State Government warned that it would arrest purveyors of fake news. Often, fake news, especially spread through social media, is blamed for causing or stoking the embers of violent crises. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how fake news sets s...