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The Federal Government’s new tax reforms are slated to launch in January 2026. Officials argue that the overhaul will streamline Nigeria’s notoriously tangled tax architecture and boost public‑revenue collection, yet a wave of anxiety is already rippling through households, market stalls, and corporate boardrooms.

 Citizens wonder how the changes will bite into take‑home pay, squeeze profit margins, and raise the cost of everyday goods. 

In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we dissect the reform’s core provisions, map out who stands to gain or lose, and surface expert opinions on whether the policy will deliver on its promised “simpler‑and‑fairer” tax regime.

Nigeria’s response to cerebral palsy stands at a pivotal crossroads. While the world raises awareness and calls for inclusion, Nigeria grapples with significant gaps in understanding, limited access to therapy, and systemic barriers that keep children with CP on the margins.

Background: The Landscape of CP in Nigeria
Cerebral palsy remains one of the most misunderstood childhood disorders in the country. Prevalence estimates vary widely, but many cases go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to low awareness among health workers and families. Therapy services—physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech‑language therapy—are concentrated in urban centres, leaving rural children without basic care. Stigma and discrimination further isolate affected families, and policy frameworks seldom prioritize CP within broader disability agendas.

What needs to change?
- Awareness & education – training health professionals, teachers, and community leaders to recognise early signs.
- Accessible therapy – expanding community‑based rehab hubs and subsidising private therapy costs.
- Inclusive policies – integrating CP into national disability legislation, school curricula, and employment guidelines.

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we sit down with a father who’s navigating daily life with his CP‑affected child, and with a leading paediatric neurologist who outlines concrete steps for policy, funding, and societal inclusion. Their stories illuminate the urgent reforms needed to turn World Cerebral Palsy Day from a symbolic moment into a catalyst for real, nationwide change.

The call to “Free Nnamdi Kanu” has grown louder as activist Omoyele Sowore convenes a protest to demand the release of the separatist leader.

Kanu, detained since 2021 on charges of treason linked to his separatist movement, continues to challenge the allegations through his lawyers.

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we ask, why should he be released?

Cancer, the silent killer, continues to cast a long shadow over Nigeria, claiming thousands of lives every year. Despite the growing noise about awareness and prevention, many Nigerians are still diagnosed late, when treatment becomes a daunting challenge. 

As we mark Cancer Awareness Month, experts are sounding the alarm: knowledge is power, early detection is key, and access to care is a lifeline. But what does this mean for Nigerians? How can we bridge the gap in cancer care? 

Today, on Nigeria Daily, we're tackling these tough questions and more. Join us as we explore the state of cancer awareness, treatment, and care in Nigeria. It's a conversation that could save lives."

For years, many Nigerian students have struggled to gain admission into tertiary institutions due to their inability to pass mathematics.

Now, the Federal Ministry of Education has introduced new guidelines removing mathematics as a compulsory subject for arts students seeking admission.

While some Nigerians are celebrating the decision, others are questioning its long-term impact on education standards.

This is what we’re discussing in today’s episode of Nigeria Daily.

In recent months, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has witnessed a string of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

From governors to lawmakers, political bigwigs are switching sides leaving many Nigerians wondering if the PDP, once Africa’s largest political party, is losing its grip.

Is the PDP truly on the verge of extinction, or are these defections part of a broader political realignment ahead of 2027?

Join us on this episode of Nigeria Daily as we unpack the forces reshaping Nigeria’s opposition politics.

In Nigeria, strikes have become familiar in the public university system - empty halls, locked laboratories, and displaced students every now and then.

For decades, ASUU has used strikes to demand better funding and welfare, but each action leaves behind frustration and academic disruption.

Today on Nigeria Daily, we ask: Have ASUU’s strikes truly achieved their purpose?

Many Nigerians across cities and towns dream of owning a business.

Yet, the biggest challenge they face is lack of capital, alongside fear of failure and uncertainty about how to begin. 

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we seek to find out whether it is truly possible to start a business with zero capital.

Nigeria’s democracy faces a crucial test as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoints Professor Joash Amupitan as the new INEC Chairman, succeeding Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

His appointment comes amid declining voter trust, allegations of manipulation, and mounting pressure for genuine electoral reform ahead of 2027.

Today on Nigeria Daily, we look at “The Challenges That Lie Ahead for INEC’s New Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan

The appointment of a new Chairman for Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again stirred public debate.

While the law empowers the President to nominate and the Senate to confirm, concerns linger about political influence, transparency, and the independence of the electoral body.

As questions mount about whether the process safeguards democracy or weakens it, we ask:
What exactly does the law say about appointing the INEC Chairman?

Join us on this episode of Nigeria Daily as we break it down.