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How does the common Nigerian cope in a landscape of politcal elites. The Presidential candidate for the PDP in the 2023 General Election was accused of corruption by Festus Keyamo, the spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council. This week we discuss the upcoming elections and the role of the Nigerian People in turning out to select the next President of the country. Keyamo however has vowed to drag Atiku Abubakar, the presidential standard-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, to court. 

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In today's episode, we sit down with Barrister Esther, Esq. to discuss self-awareness and self-development and the challenges of growing up in a society where self-awareness is not valued. This is the second installment of our surviving college series.

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In this episode we consider the tales of a Nigerian Graduate and how she managed to survive college. Despite all the odds, our guest today describes how she was able to survive college

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In Nigeria,  1 out of 5 married women use family planning and 16% of women want to delay or limit childbearing, but are not using contraception. There is prevalent limited access to family planning prevents women from safely spacing their pregnancies, fuels unsustainable population growth, and puts the health of women and children at risk. Today we discuss family planning in Nigeria and its societal impacts on woman and the cultural perception of family planning as well as laws of the land, including marriage age limitations. 

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Marriage is typically a union between two people who wants to spend the rest of their lives anyway. Or, at least, that is usually the goal from the start. Some would call marriage the most important institution of human society. In Nigeria today, the society is going through a cultural shift of what it means to be married and what it means to be divorced. On this episode, we discuss Marriage in Nigeria, and Divorce in Nigeria and the role that social media plays.

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Transgenders are individuals who identify as a gender that is different from the one assigned to them at birth. Over the years, their community has had an increase in the Nigerian society. 

Chatting with Nollywood Actress and CEO Ruchiena, we discussed if there are actually transgenders in Nigeria or it’s for the money?

 There is evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, and LGBT people are regularly subjected to discrimination and violence.

Same-sex sexual activity is prohibited under the Criminal Code Act and the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act 2013 (SSMPA), which between them criminalise acts of ‘carnal knowledge against the order of nature’, ‘gross indecency’, same-sex unions, and LGBT advocacy. 

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A billionaire is a person with a net worth of at least one billion (1,000,000,000, i.e., a thousand million) units of a given currency, usually of a major currency such as the United States dollar, euro, or pound sterling, according to Wikipedia. But does Naira count too? In our episode today, we discuss new year resolutions and how to manage expectations in 2023 and ponder if it is possible to be a billionaire in the new year, 23. Referenced article:
Sanwo-Olu is my father – Delta man claims, says his mother told him so - BattaBox

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Merry Christmas to all our loyal fans and supporters. This week we discuss why Money is important for a fun and memorable Christmas and holiday season... or is it? This us the season of giving, celebration and festivities. how are you celebrating your holiday season?

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In this episode, we discuss the JAPA syndrome, what would you do if offered N10M (Ten Million Naira) or N100M (One Hundred Million Naira)? Would you leave the country and Immigrate? Would you Travel for Love? Or does the Economy and the falling Naira Depreciation have anything to do with your decision to Japa or not leave the country?

3 Nigerians stowaways referenced in episode: Link

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According to the Urban dictionary, SAPA is a term used in Nigerian Pidgin English to describe a state of being extremely broke or poor, usually after spending extravagantly. Today we discuss how to tackle SAPA and how to dea with SAPA ness... like.... staying happy, understanding its a phase, saving for rainy days, discussion with a companion and always being grateful. 

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