Nigeria has always been a deeply spiritual country, with citizens often turning to faith during difficult times.

This time, however, we see a major push from the government, with plans to organize a prayer session to bridge Nigeria’s divides through a collective call for peace and prosperity. 

But this raises a major question: Is prayer the way out of our economic crisis, or do we need tangible reforms and action?

Join us on this episode of the Nigeria Daily to find out.

Debates are still raging in Nigeria following the arraignment in court of some young suspects arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests.

Their alleged offences ranged from participating in protests to the destruction of public property and even treason. 

The detention of these young persons has resulted in public outcry, with questions being asked about the legality of the process.

Join us on today's episode of Nigeria Daily as we unravel the legal, social, and human rights implications of the case.

Imagine two weeks without electricity—no light, no way to keep perishable goods, no power for essential services, and businesses that rely on electricity brought to a standstill.
 
Now, however, the air is different; people are sighing sighs of relief and are full of optimism as they get back to their routines.

In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we’ll hear from citizens and business owners whose lives and work have shifted overnight.

The rising cost of living in Nigeria is making a bad situation worse as it is negatively impacting workers’ productivity in Africa’s most populous nation.

According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), productivity is an important economic indicator that is closely linked to economic growth, competitiveness, and living standards within an economy.

Join us as we explore how businesses are trying to maintain productivity, how workers are coping, and the solutions experts recommend.

The rejection the Federal Government’s Tax Reform Bill by northern leaders is raising a lot of dust, especially in the region.

Northern governors and traditional rulers, meeting in Kaduna, condemned the bill as likely to worsen poverty and unemployment in their states.

But many questions been raised about the intent and purpose of the rejection, which this episode of Nigeria Daily seeks to find out.

Assault by those in authority isn’t new in Nigeria.
From housekeepers and drivers to workers in the country’s service industries, the threat of assault — physical, verbal, even emotional—is part of the lived reality for many who interact with the powerful.

Join us on this episode of the Nigeria Daily as we explore why this is happening and what can be done to stop it.

With each fuel price hike, maintaining a car has increasingly become a heavy financial burden.

The impact of the rise in the cost of petrol has been immediate and severe, leaving Nigerians asking, Is owning a car worth it anymore?

Join us on this episode of Nigeria Daily, let’s take a closer look at how the high cost of fuel and the broader economic strain are forcing car owners to adapt.

As a result of lack of electricity in Northern Nigeria, for over a week now, many cities and towns have been wallowing in darkness.

The blackout has not just cut off lights and fans—it's cut off livelihoods: business owners are struggling to keep their shops open, families are finding it difficult to communicate, and even the simple task of charging a phone has become a luxury.

In this episode, we focus on how this blackout has impacted the lives of ordinary people and business owners, as well as its economic implications for the region.

Since President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration, pressure has been steadily mounting from within his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the public, urging him to address inefficiencies in his administration.

The long-awaited cabinet and ministerial reshuffle has finally taken place. 

But will it result in more effective execution of his mandate?

Join us in this episode of Nigeria Daily to take a closer look at what the changes may bring.

A thriving democracy depends on opposition parties because they provide a counterbalance to the government and offer substitute leadership and programmes.

However, in Nigeria, opposition parties have frequently fallen short of these expectations. 

Rather than robustly challenging the government or offering meaningful alternatives, many are embroiled in internal crises, weakening their ability to serve as a credible opposition.

We examine the effects of this development in Nigeria’s opposition parties on the country’s political scene.