Nigeria Daily

Once seen as an affordable alternative source of protein for the average Nigerian, fish is gradually disappearing from the dining table and not because it’s no longer wanted.


With the high cost of feed, fuel, and transportation, many fish farmers are struggling to stay in business, and as a result, prices are rising beyond reach for millions.


What’s really driving the crisis? How do fish farmers survive? What can families eat instead? And what is Nigeria losing economically as fish farming declines?
These are the issues we explore in this episode of Nigeria Daily.

From Benue to Kogi to Edo, Nigeria has recently witnessed disturbing attacks on security officers.

In Edo State, eight NSCDC personnel were ambushed and killed.

In Kogi, gunmen opened fire on police checkpoints, leaving officers and a passerby dead.

And in Benue, a joint patrol team was ambushed, with casualties recorded.

These incidents reveal a troubling trend: security operatives, meant to protect, are now being deliberately targeted.

Why is this happening and what does the law say about it?

This is what we are going to explore in today’s episode of Nigeria Daily.

In Malabu, Adamawa State, fear and uncertainty define daily life as a strange flesh-eating disease has killed seven people and infected 68 others.

 
While officials suspect Buruli Ulcer, residents bear the pain, stigma, and loss the outbreak has brought. 

This episode of Nigeria Daily focuses on the victims, their families, and the community living through the crisis.

In today’s Nigeria, academic qualifications no longer guarantee a stable livelihood.
 
Many degree holders, and even, allegedly, professors, are turning to menial jobs and petty trading to survive. 

This episode of Nigeria Daily finds out whether the root of this crisis lies in a failing education system or a struggling economy that no longer rewards academic achievement.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set to return to Port Harcourt after six months of emergency rule in Rivers State.

During his absence, a federal administrator oversaw the state, 23 local government chairmen were sworn in, and the political landscape shifted.

Now, as the governor resumes, questions remain: what will he meet on ground, and can he work with the new structures?

Join us on this episode of Nigeria Daily as we explore the mood in Port Harcourt, the expectations of his allies, and whether reconciliation is possible in Rivers politics.

Yam is a staple at the heart of Nigerian diets and culture, yet prices remain stubbornly high even after this year’s harvest. While official figures suggest inflation is easing, many Nigerians say the relief has not reached their market stalls. 

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we visit Utako and Kpana markets to hear from yam sellers, buyers, and farmers about why prices refuse to drop and what this means for household budgets.

Debate over a policy introduced by Niger State Government directing preachers to obtain licenses and submit their sermons for vetting before delivery is getting more intense.

Authorities insist the move is to curb hate speech and promote security, but religious groups worry it may infringe on fundamental freedoms.

With questions about legality and fairness, Nigerians are asking whether a state government truly has the power to regulate the pulpit.

Join us on this episode of Nigeria Daily as we critically analyze the issue.

The Federal Government has warned that at least 11 states in Nigeria may face heavy rainfall this week, raising fears of flooding.

Communities in Benue, Zamfara, Adamawa, Niger, and Taraba know too well the destruction floods bring, homes lost, farmlands destroyed, and lives cut short. 

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we find out what they are doing to avert disaster before the waters rise.

In Nigeria, genotype goes beyond medicine, it shapes relationships, marriage choices, and family planning.

While focus often rests on sickle cell patients with the SS genotype, questions remain about whether AA people are truly healthier than AS or SS. 

Today on Nigeria Daily, we explore these beliefs through the voices of Nigerians and the insights of a medical doctor.

Flooding has continued to claim lives and displace families across Nigeria.

Despite repeated warnings from the Federal Ministry of Environment about 14 states most at risk, the rains have brought devastation.

With casualty figures rising and states issuing evacuation alerts, there are concerns about how prepared Nigeria really is to face this disaster.