As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, its cultural complexity is both a source of celebration and tension.

Home to over 250 ethnic groups and more than 500 languages, Nigeria is one of the most diverse nations in the world.

Some see this diversity as a core strength; others view it as a persistent hurdle to unity.

So how has Nigeria’s ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity shaped its journey—and what might it mean for the next 65 years?

This is the conversation we bring you in today’s episode of Nigeria Daily.