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Nigeria’s agriculture sector has taken a significant hit since the federal government announced the termination of fuel subsidies in May 2023. Rising transportation and production costs have driven up the prices of essential agro-inputs, burdening smallholder farmers and threatening food security nationwide.  When the subsidy removal was announced, farmers were already preparing their fields for the wet season. The timing was disruptive, with production costs for most crops rising by nearly 300 per cent. Within weeks, fertiliser prices—crucial for crop productivity—soared from N16,000–N24,000 to between N39,000 and N62,000 in several regions.SPONSOR AD Production became increasingly difficult for smallholder irrigation farmers…

More PodcastsDOWNLOAD HERE :It’s exactly two years today since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, promising reforms to change Nigeria for the better under the slogan “Renewed Hope”. NIGERIA DAILY : ”How I use my food money to buy sanitary pad”In these two years, however, Nigerians are complaining about the impact of the policies introduced by the Government.SPONSOR AD THE BEARING: ADC As Opposition Platform In Nigerian PoliticsThis episode of Nigeria Daily examines President Tinubu’s policies and seeks the answer to the key question on every Nigerian’s mind: when will the people begin to benefit?

In his first two years in office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown a sustained commitment to addressing Nigeria’s complex security challenges—establishing new security structures and increasing budgetary allocations to the sector, among other measures. Yet, amid a rising tide of violent crimes nationwide, the country has yet to reach a level of security that supports its broader development goals. This article assesses the president’s mid-term performance on security and outlines strategies to translate his commitments into concrete improvements in national security and public safety.Inaugurated on May 29, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited a nation grappling with a multifaceted…

Ah, the great Kiwi outdoor event. Whether it’s a sunny backyard BBQ, a windswept farmers’ market in the Wairarapa, or a fully branded corporate activation in downtown Auckland, one thing’s for sure—we Kiwis love our fresh air. But if there’s one thing we love even more, it’s a good bit of shelter in that fresh air.And no, not just any shelter. We’re talking about the mighty marquee—specifically, the increasingly popular trend of the marquee for sale NZ variety. Gone are the days of battling with flimsy frames and tarps that look like they’ve seen one too many Easter egg hunts.…

Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunting spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage and determination.The economic and general situation of the country I inherited required that we redirect the country’s affairs with a bold and new vision. I immediately implemented two necessary policies to stop our country from further drifting into the precipice. It was apparent that if the federal government and the other two tiers of…

ECOWAS is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of regional cooperation, economic integration and collective progress across West Africa. ECOWAS was founded on May 28, 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos by 15 West African nations. Over the years, ECOWAS has played a crucial role in trade, security, democracy, and development within the region.In a keynote address, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, called on West African leaders to uphold and pass on the vision of the founding fathers of the ECOWAS. Speaking on Wednesday at…

Experts and stakeholders across key sectors in Nigeria, including security, economy, and agriculture, have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use the midpoint of his administration to reassess ongoing policies and take concrete steps to deliver tangible benefits to Nigerians.Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, President Tinubu’s economic reforms—particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign exchange market—have been hailed by institutions such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. However, critics argue these policies have led to widespread hardship, pushing more Nigerians into poverty and worsening the country’s fragile security situation. The…

Four herders and nine cows were reportedly killed, while several houses were set ablaze in two separate attacks in Bokkos and Bassa LGAs of Plateau State on Tuesday.Five other people, including women, sustained injuries during the attacks and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Bokkos. The incidents occurred just hours after an earlier attack in which seven members of a family were killed in the Kopmur community, Mushere District of Bokkos.SPONSOR AD Earlier this week, Daily Trust reported the killing of a clergyman, Reverend Mikang Lekyil, who was shot dead by suspected kidnappers in Kwakas.Two women, including the…

Halfway into President Bola Tinubu’s first term, the scorecard of his stewardship is not looking impressive—at least to most Nigerians, who continue to await the crystallisation of the positive effects of his landmark economic reforms.Tinubu anchored his electoral campaign on economic reforms, which the state of the Nigerian economy had made imperative at the time. He hinged his reform programme on a search for appropriate pricing of products, particularly petroleum products and foreign exchange. On his first day in office, while still at the inauguration venue on May 29, 2023, at Eagle Square in Abuja, Tinubu made the now-famous declaration:…

The brutal killing of the Rano DPO was heartbreaking, yet we must also confront the cruelty often inflicted by security forces on citizens. Both are wrong—barbarism from any side must end if we truly seek justice and peace.This tragic mob attack on the Rano Police Division in Kano State, which claimed the life of a senior police officer and led to the destruction of government property, is not an isolated incident—it is a mirror reflecting Nigeria’s deeper crisis. Beneath the surface of this violent outburst lies a combustible mix of institutional decay, broken family systems, youth alienation, rampant corruption and…