Podcast Episodes

How Election Disputes Are Redefining Nigeria's Democracy

Since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, elections have become routine, but so have disputes over their outcomes, with more politicians incre…

2 months ago

Why Security Is Still Not Working In Nigeria After 26 Years Of The Fourth Republic

More than two decades into Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, democracy has endured but remains deeply questioned, as its promise of safety, prosperity, and …

2 months, 1 week ago

The Rise Of Non-Interest Banking In Nigeria’s Fourth Republic

Banking in Nigeria was once defined almost entirely by interest — how much borrowers paid, and how much savers earned.

But since the return to democra…

2 months, 1 week ago

May 29, 1999: The Day General Abdulsalami Handed Power To Obasanjo

On May 29, 1999, Nigeria witnessed a historic transfer of power as General Abdulsalami Abubakar formally handed over leadership to Chief Olusegun Oba…

2 months, 1 week ago

Not Too Young To Run: Youth, Power And Nigeria’s Fourth Republic

Since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, the Fourth Republic has promised inclusion, representation and opportunity for all citizens.

But fo…

2 months, 1 week ago

How Godfatherism Reshaped Nigeria’s Fourth Republic Politics

Nigeria’s Fourth Republic was designed to strengthen democracy after military rule, but over time godfatherism became deeply embedded in the politica…

2 months, 1 week ago

Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 Call And The Lesson For Nigeria’s Democracy

In 2015, Nigeria witnessed a rare democratic moment when President Goodluck Jonathan called his opponent, Muhammadu Buhari, to concede defeat after t…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

60 Years After: Why Sardauna, Ahmadu Bello And Co Are Still Fresh In The Memories Of Nigerians

Sixty years after his assassination, the name of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, still commands deep respect across Nigeria.

From education …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Far Has Nigeria’s Economy And Infrastructure Come From 1999 To Now?

Nigeria began its Fourth Republic in 1999 with a fragile economy and severely weakened infrastructure after years of military rule.

Power supply was u…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Nigeria’s Elections Have Changed Since 1999

Nigeria returned to civilian rule in 1999 after years of military governance, with an election that symbolised hope, national rebirth, and the promis…

2 months, 2 weeks ago