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Political Decisions And Policies That Shaped Nigeria In 2025
The year 2025 was one marked by political tension, policy decisions, and difficult choices for Nigeria.From economic reforms and tax debates to security operations and party politics, government actions continued to shape public conv...
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Christmas On Duty: The Nigerians Keeping Essential Services Running
Christmas Day is a time many Nigerians look forward to a day meant for rest, celebration and togetherness with family and friends.But for thousands of workers across the country, Christmas is spent on duty, providing essential services ...
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How Nigerians Are Preparing For Christmas With Less Money To Spend
As Christmas approaches, many Nigerians are adjusting their plans not because they want to, but because they have to.With less money to spend and household incomes under pressure, families are rethinking how they celebrate, what they buy...
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How FG’s Tax Law Implementation Could Affect Nigerians
Nigeria’s tax reforms were designed to strengthen revenue collection and streamline administration, but the controversy surrounding their passage has raised serious questions about process, trust and accountability.With lawmakers reject...
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What Lessons Can Be Learned From The Dangote–Farouk Face-Off?
When powerful institutions clash, the implications often extend beyond the individuals involved, raising broader questions about leadership, accountability, and public trust. The recent face-off between Aliko Dangote and Faro...
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How U.S. Travel Restrictions On Nigeria Could Affect The Economy
U.S. travel restrictions on Nigerians were once distant diplomatic issues, discussed mostly in policy circles, but this time, the impact feels personal and immediate.With the Trump administration expanding travel limits to include Niger...
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Why Lower Fuel Prices May Not Reduce The Cost Of Living In Nigeria
Fuel price increases in Nigeria often trigger immediate hikes in transport fares and food prices.But after the Dangote Refinery reduced petrol prices from about ₦790–₦800 per litre to roughly ₦699, many Nigerians are still waiting for r...
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Why The Federal Government Is Reaffirming Lagos As BOI’s Operational Headquarters
Abuja remains Nigeria’s political capital, while Lagos continues to serve as its economic engine, but recent Federal Government decisions have reignited debate over where key institutions should be anchored. Contrary to publi...
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How Insecurity Is Keeping Nigerians Off The Roads This Christmas
Christmas travel in Nigeria was once shaped mainly by the cost of transport and fuel, but this year, fear has taken center stage. Reports of kidnappings, bandit attacks, and ambushes on major highways have turned what should be a s...
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Why Healthcare Remains Out of Reach For Millions Of Nigerians
Across many rural communities in Northern Nigeria, accessing basic healthcare has become a daily struggle due to years of insecurity, displacement, and the destruction of local clinics. Similar challenges persist nationwide, ...
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Inside Nigeria’s New Curriculum: What Students, Teachers, And Parents Should Expect
Nigeria’s education sector is entering a new era.With the Federal Government unveiling a redesigned national curriculum that reduces subject overload and introduces more practical, skill-based learning, the country is set for a shift th...
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Why The U.S. Envoy Visited Nigeria And What It Means For The Country
Nigeria is at a critical diplomatic and security crossroads.As violence, terrorism and communal strife continue to ravage many parts of the country, the world is watching.Today, a high-level U.S. delegation led by the America...
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How Animals Diets Can Endanger Nigerians
Across Nigeria, animals are feeding on plastics, chemicals, pesticides, and polluted water and whatever they consume eventually finds its way into our own bodies.From refuse dumps to industrial waste sites, the food chain is becoming da...
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Can Nigerian States Really Afford State Police?
Nigeria’s growing insecurity has renewed calls for state police, but the financial burden behind such a system is often overlooked. Establishing and running a police force requires heavy investment in recruitment, traini...
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Why Worship Centers Are Becoming Targets Across Nigeria
Places of worship in northern Nigeria, once seen as sanctuaries of peace, have increasingly become targets of violent attacks by bandits. From Kwara to Kaduna and Niger to Katsina, churches and mosques have been raided, leavi...
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How Nigeria’s New Tax Reforms Will Affect You
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 alread...
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From CDS To Minister: Can Gen. Musa Deliver The Security Emergency Mandate?
Nigeria is at a turning point.Across the country, bandits, terrorists, and kidnappers continue to test the nation’s resolve, leaving communities battered and citizens anxious.Amid this crisis, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has tur...
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Why Cancer Awareness Matters Now More Than Ever
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 dauntin...
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What Truly Qualifies Someone To Represent Nigeria Abroad?
Nigeria’s ambassadors represent the nation’s values, identity, and interests on the global stage. With 32 new nominees sent to the Senate for confirmation, concerns are rising over whether they truly meet the required qualificati...
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How Insecurity Is Affecting Businesses In Northern Nigeria
In northern Nigeria, insecurity is destroying once-bright hopes for education, business, and safe travel. School shutdowns, student abductions, attacks on farmers, and fleeing investors have turned fear into a major barrier t...
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Kinetic Or Non-Kinetic: Which Path Can Truly End Insecurity In Nigeria?
Insecurity continues to cast a long, troubling shadow across Nigeria.From kidnappings to armed banditry, insurgency to violent crimes,millions of citizens now live with the daily fearthat danger could strike at any moment.
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Why Ransom Payments Persist Despite Government’s Stance On Kidnapping
Kidnapping has become a dark shadow that trails communities across Nigeria.From highways to farmlands, schools to city suburbs, families live with the fear that a single phone call could change their lives forever.Yet, despite gover...
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Why Nigerians Can’t Arm Themselves Amid Rising Attacks
As deadly attacks continue in Benue and Plateau, calls for self-defence from prominent Nigerians grow louder. But is it legal? Is it safe? In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we explore what the law says, hear from victims, and ask...
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