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Side Hustle Nation: Why One Job Is no Longer Enough in Nigeria
Sometimes ago, getting a stable job was considered an assurance of financial security in Nigeria. A monthly salary, no matter how modest, was usually enough to cover basic needs, support a family, and leave space for savings, a reality that has changed greatly today. Across the country, a growing number of Nigerians are turning to […]
Economic Reforms vs Citizen Experience: How Do We Define Success?
Today, narratives about Nigeria’s economic condition are far from the country’s true realities. Far from economic reform reports, Nigerians keep hearing that the economy is improving. If truly the economy is improving, why does it not feel that way? This is the question many Nigerians have had to ask. For millions of households, the daily […]
When Schools Become Targets: The Growing Threat to Education in Nigeria
Education for the longest time has been regarded as the foundation upon which societies build their future. In different classrooms across Nigeria, children are seen daily, gathering with the dreams of becoming doctors, engineers, lawyers, teachers, leaders, among other great professions. For many pupils and students, however, the journey to acquiring the knowledge to attaining […]
Can Nigeria Really Get Better?
Years ago, before the present waves of kidnappings, killings, and economic hardship, legendary juju maestro King Sunny Ade, in his song Synchro System Movement, captured the reality of many Nigerians. The song lamented life’s difficulties and the cruelty often encountered in society. While the song wasn’t written specifically about what Nigeria is today, its message […]
Three Years of Renewed Hope: Achievement or Struggle?
Today, May 29, 2026, President Bola Tinubu marks the third anniversary of his administration. From the inception of President Tinubu’s administration, tagged the Renewed Hope Agenda, several reforms aimed at repositioning the country have been introduced; however, three years down the line, there are differing reactions on whether these reforms have actually served their purpose, […]
The Culture of Consensus in Nigerian Politics
In the Nigerian political space, consensus is a process that allows a political party to select a candidate after an agreement is reached among aspirants and political stakeholders, rather than going through direct or indirect primaries. This process is recognized under Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2022. Consensus is considered a way to promote unity within political […]
Political Promises vs Reality: Why Citizens Feel Disappointed
In Nigeria, every election season comes with hope. Politicians travel from city to hamlet, campaigning and promising to improve the lives of citizens. They promise employment opportunities, good roads, stable electricity, good healthcare, improved security, and steady economic development. Oftentimes, many Nigerians hope that positive change is finally coming. However, post-election realities are a different […]
Addressing The Challenges of Political Godfatherism in Nigeria
Political godfatherism is a system in which influential individuals support candidates vying for political office and control them once they are in office. It is generally regarded as a transactional relationship, where the godfather makes it possible for the candidate to scale all political and electoral hurdles, in exchange for a promise of some reward, […]
Single Parenting in Nigeria: Strength Behind the Struggle
In many Nigerian homes, the image of a complete family is still firmly rooted in the presence of both mother and father. Anything outside this structure is usually treated with doubt, pity, or silent judgment. But across different cities and villages in Nigeria, single parents are changing that narrative by raising children, building futures, and […]
Rising Cost of Fuel in Nigeria: A Burden Too Heavy for Citizens
Africa’s largest oil producer, Nigeria, continues to battle with a painful irony as it remains crippled by fuel scarcity and soaring petrol prices, despite being a nation rich in crude oil. This contradiction has become a major part of the country’s economic reality, placing huge pressure on citizens while raising urgent questions about governance, policy […]