Nigeria Daily

Violent communal conflicts across Nigeria are once more rearing their ugly head.   The latest of these ugly trends happened in Jos... How can we end these ugly trends? 

A series of tests have been taking place in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, for doctors interested in working abroad. Over 500 Nigerian doctors were reported to have turned up for one of such exercises the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health organised on Tuesday. On Nigeria Daily, we will be talking about how this affects the Nigerian healthcare system.

Banditry in Nigeria has reached a new level with a group of bandits attacking the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), killing two officers and abductimg another. Nigerians have been asking: if a facility like this could be attacked, where in the country is safe? This is the question Nigeria Daily asks.

Some political leaders have been calling on citizens to rise up and defend themselves, the most recent being that of the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari. This has raised concerns on different levels - is the responsibility of protecting lives and properties now an onerous task for the security agencies and the government? On Nigeria Daily, we look at the legal implication of this.

On August 15, Taliban took over Afghanistan; this has sparked a lot of reactions and fear from Nigerians. Off and on social media, almost every space has been buzzing with questions and conversations: Can Boko Haram ever pull up a takeover like this in Nigeria?  Yes. No. Maybe. Not in 100 years?

As Nigerian health officials continue to battle cholera across the country, they appear to be helpless and say they are left to fight the epidemic on their own. Taking what is happening in Bauchi State, which has the highest number of suspected cases according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, and Katsina State, we look at what authorities are doing to check the spread of the disease.

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Jos-North Local Government Area since Sunday. The curfew will now be from 6 pm to 6 am till further notice from Thursday. Earlier, Nigeria Daily has taken a look at how the curfew has bee affecting residents.

Over a hundred commanders of Boko Haram, last weekend, surrendered to troops of the Nigeria Army, and have asked Nigerians to forgive them. Is their repentance genuine? Should they be reaccepted by the people they terrorised? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we talk about the possible repercussion of this development.

The Bill for an Act to Provide Legal, Governance, Regulatory and Fiscal Framework for the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, otherwise known as the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), has finally been signed into law. President Muhammadu buhari assented to the Bill on Monday, August 16.  On Nigeria Daily, we look at what the law says and how it will affect the common man.

While the government of Plateau State is imposing a 24-hour curfew on Jos-North Local Government Area,  Fulani leaders have demanded that perpetrators of an attack that reportedly claimed the lives of at least 25 travellers be brought to book. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we seek to find out the real reasons for imposing the curfew. Listen to find out what is happening in Jos. 

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the postponement of the Lagos - Kano train service earlier scheduled to resume operations on Friday 13th August. On Nigeria Daily, we look into why the promise was not kept and the potential impact of the service on the Nigerian economy and, by extension, Nigerians.

The World Bank says that with $11.7 billion in International Development Association (IDA) debt stock, Nigeria is number five on a list of countries with a high debt risk exposure.  On Nigeria Daily, we look at how this affects the economy and, by extension, the lives of Nigerians.

With the recent increase in the cost of cooking gas, many Nigerians have started thinking about turning to charcoal or even firewood.  In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how this development is affecting Nigerians and what alternatives are available to them.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said it would enforce safety regulations against tanker drivers to curb crashes across the country. From indiscriminate parking to overspeeding, and even drug-induced underage driving, tanker drivers have been accused of many infractions by Nigerians. On Nigeria Daily, we speak with tanker drivers and other stakeholders on the issue.

A UK based education charity has announced that it is partnering with the Nigerian government to get more than 10 million out of school children enrolled in formal education. Could this be a solution to the problem? According to UNICEF one in five of the world's out of school children is in Nigeria.

According to figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), more than 700 cases of COVID-19 infection were confimred on August 4, 2021. Things are getting so bad that government is serious thinking of adopting drastic measures to curb the spread of the virus, according to reports. Could the attitude of Nigerians be one of the factors fuelling the emergency?

The Board of Trustees of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) is meeting on Thursday August 5 to discuss the different winds that are threatening to tear the main opposition party. The meeting is coming after the resignation of seven national officials and the recent cross carpeting of some state governors. On Nigeria Daily, we will be talking about the crises rocking the opposition party and...

Activities have virtually ground to a halt in some public hospitals across Nigeria because of an indefinite strike embarked upon by the National Association of Resident Doctors which kicked off on August 2, 2021,  What is the fate of patients and people who need medical attention in these hospitals? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we talk about the imapct of the strike action on Nigerians.

The theme for this year's World Breastfeeding Week,  an annual celebration slated for August 1 to 7, is 'Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility', impying that it is a responsibility for all. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how fathers and the society at large can support breastfeeding. 

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted above-normal rainfall as well as flooding in some parts of the country.  Already, there are reports of vehicles and buildings submerged, farms and roads washed away, and livelihoods and even lives lost. On Nigeria Daily, we look at how floods are affecting communities and how the damage can be mitigated.

To celebrate the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons; celebrated each year on July 30, the International Organisation for Migration urges Nigeria to do mre to curb the problem. The theme for this year’s celebration is “victims’ voices lead the way”. On Nigeria Daily, we will be talking about what victims go thorough and the way out. 

Bureau de Change operators are apprehensive that the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to cease the sales of forex to Bureau de change (BDCs) will adversely affect them and, by extension the ordinary Nigerian. Already, they say, the dollar appreciated by at least 25 Naira a few hours after the decision was announced.  On this episode of Nigeria Daily, we will be assessing the veracity...

The Presidency has said that the supplementary budget signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, July 26, goes into effect immediately. On Nigeria Daily, we will be having a conversation on the targeted beneficiaries and its impact on the lives of the common man.

The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra was scheduled to hold on Monday, July 26, but was adjourned due to his absence. On Nigeria Daily, we will be talking about what transpired at the hearing and its implications.  

Cholera is increasingly spreading and has now reached 18 states in Nigeria and the FCT.  Lives have been lost and thousands suspected to be infected In this maiden episode of Nigeria Daily, we will be discussing the causes of cholera and how to prevent it.