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The whirlwind that followed the submission to the National Assembly of the Tax Reform Bills by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is metamorphosing into a hurricane.

As the government struggles to sprinkle water to douse the tension by arguing that the bills are crucial to addressing revenue shortfalls and unlocking the country’s economic potential, some Muslim scholars have waded into the matter, raising the temperature a few notches. 

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we investigate why these reforms are so controversial and the potential implications for Nigeria's future.

Across Nigeria, stories abound of citizens selling their assets to cope with harsh economic realities such as inflation, job losses, and rising living costs.

Over 30 percent of urban households have resorted to distress sales in the past months, highlighting both financial struggles and the emotional pain of parting with cherished possessions. 

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we explore personal stories about this trend and discuss potential solutions to alleviate the crisis.

Kaduna State's Birnin Gwari, once a thriving farming and trading hub, has been devastated by banditry, forcing over 70% of residents to flee their homes or farmlands.

In a bold move, the state government and community leaders have signed a peace accord with the bandits to restore peace, sparking mixed reactions. 

Today's episode of Nigeria Daily explores whether this is a step toward lasting peace or a risky compromise. Join us.

Harmattan is here again, and with it comes the unsettling rise in market fires.
In the past one month alone, Nigeria has recorded over 10 market fires, causing billions of Naira in losses and leaving thousands of small-scale traders devastated from the Balogun Market inferno in Lagos to the tragic blaze in Kano’s Singer Market.

But why is this happening? Why does Harmattan bring a surge in fire incidents? 

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

Parenting in today’s world comes with unique challenges, especially in Nigeria, where culture and tradition meet modern influences.
 
From navigating technology and societal pressures to instilling core values, parents are working hard to raise well-rounded children.

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we are looking into these struggles and offering practical solutions.

Banditry in Nigeria has severely impacted farmers, particularly in the northern regions, threatening lives and food security.

Despite these challenges, farmers in Taraba State have shown remarkable resilience, successfully harvesting their crops amid deadly threats. 

This episode of Nigeria Daily examines their strategies and explores lessons for other states facing similar crises.

Insecurity in northern Nigeria has led to the displacement of millions of people, who often end up in camps with little access to food, water, or healthcare.
 
With reports of attacks occurring almost daily, it has become a monster that appears to have developed resistance to conventional means of securing lives and property. 

Can local vigilante groups, the community-driven defenders of neighbourhoods, therefore, be the answer? 

In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we critically examine the role played by vigilantes in the security sector, find out if they are the solution Nigeria desperately needs.

Why would a community be happy on hearing the news that a case filed on their behalf has been struck out by the court?

Last year, a team of lawyers went to the Federal High Court in Kaduna, requesting it to rule that the people of Tudun Biri be paid ₦33 billion as compensation for losses caused by a Nigerian Army drone attack on the community.

But many of the people have consistently denied being represented by the lawyers. 

Stay with us on this episode of Nigeria Daily as we look at the merits and demerits of the case.

Scorching sun, no rain, dry air, hot night and dusty day. Dry season is definitely here.

With the dry season dust, also comes cough and catarrh, and to Asthmatic patients, this can be a really difficulty time.

How do people cope?

In this episode of our Daily podcast, we talk about ways to cope the dry dusty season.

With the National Assembly approving a fresh loan request from the Presidency, Nigeria’s debt profile has broken a new record — reaching ₦136 trillion!
 
To put it into perspective, that is a debt that, according to experts, can affect the price of food, the strength of the Naira, and the opportunities available to every Nigerian.

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