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Tech now brings you the latest news, reviews and interviews from the world of tech. In this episode, we recap the Y-Combinator demo day and find out if the USSD code is a key driver of digital inclusion in sub-Saharan Africa.  This episode of Tech Now originally aired on the 25th of March, 2021.

What exactly is a forgery, and what are the laws governing forgery in Nigeria? In this episode of Radio Now Explains, we speak with a lawyer to gain a better understanding of forgery. This episode of Radio Now Explains originally aired on the 25th of March, 2021.

In this episode of The Interview, Radio Now speaks to Ben Oluan, CEO of Blue loop, one of the five companies representing Nigeria, to differentiate between his company and it's product "Flux", and to explain what this event means for the Nigerian tech space. This episode of The Interview originally aired on the 25th of March, 2021.

Following the closure of 23 private schools in Osun state, some school operators in the state feel they are being unfairly treated. Radio Now speaks with the chairman of the association of Model Islamic Schools, for a more accurate view of the situation in Osun. This episode of the Breakfast interview originally aired on the 25th of March, 2021.

In this episode of the big story, Radio Now's Ngozi Orlukwu is joined by Dr. Sani Bello Umar, the director of veterinary services in Niger state, & Dr. Adedoyin Ogunyemi, a public health official to gain a better understanding of the outbreak and it's possible effets on the Nigerian public. This episode of The Big Story originally aired on the 25th of March, 2021.

News Extra takes a closer look at topics in the news, to provide detailed analysis, and help inform perspectives. In this episode of News extra, Radio now explores the Afro-Brazilian community, highlighting the community's history since the slave trade. This episode of News Extra originally aired on the 25th of March, 2021.

As the Super Eagles return to the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, for their first competitive match in Nigeria's commercial capital in 20 years, Radio Now speaks with the vice-president of the Nigerian football federation on the importance of Lagos city and her fans to the Super Eagles. This episode of The Interview originally aired on the 24th of March, 2021.

In this episode of Radio Now Explains, Sam Adurogboye the general manager of public relations, at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), joins us to gain a better understanding of what a bird strike is, and its dangers and effects.  This episode of Radio Now Explains originally aired on the 24th of March, 2021.

On the Breakfast Interview this morning, Radio Now speaks with Ayisha Osori, Regional Head Open society Initiative of West Africa,  and long time associate and friend of Innocent Chukuma, to speak to us about Innocent Chukwuma life and legacy, as we pay our respects to him. This episode of the Breakfast Interview originally aired on the 5th of April, 2021.

In this episode of Tech Now, Radio Now is joined by Ayoade Ibrahim, the president of the national union of professional app-based workers (NUPA-BW), on the reclassification of ride-sharing company drivers in Nigeria as workers, rather than independent contractors. The conversation focuses on what this reclassification means for drivers, examining the NUPA-BW's efforts at a class-action lawsuit aga...

March 23rd marks world meteorological day. The theme for 2021 is our ocean, climate and weather, as the celebration pays tribute to the establishment of the world meteorological organization. In this episode of Radio Now explains, we examine exactly what meteorology is, and the role it plays in our everyday lives. This episode originally aired live on Radio Now 95.3 FM Lagos, on the 23rd of March,...

The bill seeking to transfer national minimum wage from the exclusive to the concurrent list, recently passed its second reading at the floors of the National Assembly, sparking protest from the national labour congress and other civil society groups, who cited the bill as anti-worker.  On this episode of The Interview, Radio Now's Imarhia Asemota speaks to Hon. Garba Datti, the sponsor of th...

On this episode of Radio Now Explains, Dr. Hammed Ninalowo joins us to explain Interventional Radiology, and talked about how it can improve the efficiency of medical services in Nigeria. This episode of Radio Now Explains originally aired on the 1st of March, 2021.

Wiith the Imo state government lamenting the payment of N56 Billion to retirees in the state, Radio Now speaks with Akintunde Suleiman, an analyst at Greenwich merchant bank, to gain a better understanding of Gratuity. This episode of Radio Now Explains originally aired on the 22nd of March, 2021.

On this episode of The Interview, Radio Now speaks with Kola Ologbondiyan, the national publicity secretary of the PDP to gain a better understanding of the recommendations of the party's committee, following the 2019 general elections. This episode of the Interview originally aired on the 22nd of March, 2021.

On this episode of #BreakfastInterview, Radio Now's Chika Agu is joined by the Managing Director of the Nigerian ports authority (NPA), to discuss the progress made so far with the electronic truck call up system of the NPA, FG's efforts at reforming ports across Nigeria, and more. This episode of Breakfast Interview originally aired on the 22nd of March, 2021, on Radio Now 95.3 FM Lagos.

The Week Ahead tackles the geo-political incidents of the preceding week. In this episode, we examine the refusal of states to donate land for grazing, increasing unemployment & inflation, school closures due to insecurity, and other news topics making headlines this week. This episode originally aired on the 22nd of March, 2021 Radio Now 95.3 FM Lagos

The Week Ahead tackles the geo-political incidents of the preceding week. On this episode, we examine the confirmation of Nigeria's worst trade deficit in 2 decades, economic blockade, ghost IDPs, and slow-burning sectarianism amongst other issues. This episode originally aired on Radio Now 95.3 FM Lagos 

On this episode of The Interview, Radio Now speaks with Ngozi Lisa Obihara, founder of Plants NG, a plant store that helps people to find the right plant for places, and offers plant care service, landscape designing and delivery. This interview originally aired on the 12th of March, 2021.

With Flutterwave's value at $1 billion, it recently gained the "Unicorn" status. Radio Now speaks with Koyn Ajibade, to explain what a unicorn company is. This episode originally aired on the 12th of March, 2021.

Depression is a mental illness affecting millions. On this episode of mindspace, we examine depression, and speak with Dr Dapo Adegbaju a consultant psychiatrist for a better understanding. This episode originally aired on the 15th of March, 2021.

With the Nigerian labour congress (NLC), and the Trade union congress (TUC), protesting against the government's plans to move minimum wage from the federal government, to the state, Radio Now speak with an economics lecturer at the university of Lagos, for a better understanding on minimum wage. This segment originally aired on Radio Now 95.3 FM Lagos, on the 23rd of March, 2021.

The leader of the Niger Delta people's salvation force Asari Dokubo, has announced the creation of Biafra customary government. This is a breakaway faction of IPOB.  Cheta Nwanze, lead partner at SBMIntelligence joins Radio Now to discuss this new group, and what lead to this breakaway faction. This episode of News Extra originally aired on the 15th of March, 2021.

On the Interview, Radio Now's David Chiedu spoke with Hon. Garba Datti Mohammed to gain further clarity on to transfer the power of  national minimum wage from the executive list to the concurrent list, and starts by asking him what inspired the bill. This Interview originally aired live on Radio Now on the 15th of March, 2021.

With the PPRA (petroleum pricing regulatory agency) releasing a price projection of N212.11k for a liter of petrol in Nigeria last Friday, many petrol stations were shut in cities across Nigeria, with others adjusting their sale to the projected price. As only the NNPC (Nigerian national petroleum corporation) has the authority to set the price of petroleum in Nigeria, we are joined by oil and gas...