WHY NIGERIA With Atiba Teslim

What does it take for a young Nigerian to earn a fully funded scholarship, pursue groundbreaking scientific research in the United States, and make a global impact? In this episode of Why Nigeria with Atiba Teslim, I sit down with Muneer Yakub scientist, researcher, author, and PhD in Molecular & Cell Biology at the University of Texas at Dallas. Muneer shares his inspiring journey from Nigeri...

What does it take to build a successful company in Nigeria despite the challenges? In this episode of Why Nigeria With Atiba Teslim, I sit down with Adetola Durojaiye, CEO and Co-founder of TS Academy, to discuss his journey from building a career in product marketing and technology to creating one of Nigeria's leading talent development platforms. Adetola shares the lessons that shaped his leader...

Every day, millions of Nigerians consume the news. Few ever get to hear from the people who decide how those stories are told. In this episode of Why Nigeria with Atiba Teslim, I sit down with Lekan Otunfonfinn, former Managing Editor (Online) of The Nation, for a conversation about journalism, leadership, media ethics, digital transformation, and the role of storytelling in nation-building. We di...

What does it take to become the first? In this inspiring episode of Why Nigeria with Atiba Teslim, we sit down with our guest Dr. Nnezi Uduma Olugu, FNIA, University Of Lagos first female Professor of Architecture, to explore the remarkable journey behind her groundbreaking achievement. From feeling pressured by her slow educational progress as a teenager to navigating a university life focused en...

In this episode of Why Nigeria, we explore a thoughtful conversation with Mercy Emeka about personal growth, visibility, branding, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in today's Nigeria.   Mercy Emeka is a Brand Strategist helping businesses and personal brands position themselves against market skepticism not just competition. Her approach goes beyond traditional branding by fo...

  Let's talk about something real...success can be lonely. Not because you’re alone…but because fewer people truly understand what you’re experiencing. The pressure. The decisions. The expectations. And sometimes…you miss the simplicity of who you used to be. Everything valuable costs something. And success is no different. Understanding Nigeria Through Real Stories.

Opportunities are uneven. Things that should be simple… are complicated. We all feel it.  But here’s the truth most people avoid:There are people in the same Nigeria…same economy…same chaos…who are still building powerful lives. So the real question is not: “Is Nigeria hard?” The real question is: Why are some people still winning anyway? Understanding Nigeria Through Real Stories.

Law school in Nigeria is not just about books, it includes pressure, stress, expectations, and mental exhaustion. In this episode, Mariam Rasheed (Mental Health Advocate and Vice President Lagos State University Faculty Of Law) breaks down what studying law actually looks like behind the scenes.    The workload, the system, the emotional toll, and the realities most people don’t see. This is not t...