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Why Nigerians Keep Dying on the Waterways — Despite Safety Promises

On Sunday, August 17, what was meant to be a routine trip to Goronyo Market in Sokoto State turned into a nightmare. A boat overloaded with more than 50 passengers — including traders, farmers, and e…

Published on 2 hours ago

How Street Vendors Can Grow Through Tech

Many street vendors in Nigeria spend their days hustling under the sun with little access to broader markets or stable income.

But what if technology, like social media and e-commerce, could help them…

Published on 1 day, 5 hours ago

"Why The Government Paid Us #4000" - Pensioners

Retirees in Northern Nigeria, especially in the North-Central region, are facing severe financial hardship, with some receiving as little as 4,000 to 5,000 Naira monthly after decades of service to t…

Published on 4 days, 4 hours ago

“Why More Nigerians Are Dying on the Roads — Despite Fewer Crashes”

Between January and March 2025, official records show that road crashes slightly declined compared to last year. Yet, deaths rose. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) usually provides detailed break…

Published on 5 days, 3 hours ago

EFCC Crackdown: Fighting Corruption Or Silencing Critics?

In a dramatic turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been summoning some of Nigeria's most prominent politicians for questioning over the past six months. But as the …

Published on 6 days, 3 hours ago

How Nigerian Youths Are Changing Their Communities

From volunteering as teachers to renovating dilapidated classrooms, young Nigerians are taking the initiative to drive positive change in their communities. 

In today's episode of Nigeria Daily, we're…

Published on 1 week ago

How Small-Scale Businesses Can Keep Thriving This Rainy Season

The rainy season is here, and for many small business owners, from akara sellers to corn vendors, the hustle continues under dripping roofs and muddy streets.

Some days customers arrive late or not at…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

What You Must Know About Police Tinted Glass Crackdown

Starting August 12, 2025, the Nigeria Police Force will fully enforce the Tinted Glass Permit regulation.

Any vehicle with tinted windows, factory-fitted or not, without a valid digital permit risks …

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

How Ignorance of Lassa Fever Wreaks Havoc On Nigeria

In Nigeria, fever is a household name – from malaria to typhoid, it’s one of the most common reasons people visit clinics, miss work, or reach for self-medication.

But there’s one kind of fever that h…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

How Many Years Do Elected Officials Need To Deliver On Their Promises?

Promises, Promises: Nigeria's election cycle is in full swing, and politicians are dusting off their playbooks, making grand promises to woo voters.

 But as the campaign rhetoric fades and the votes a…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago