Nigeria Daily Mardia Umar

In Abuja, whether you're an old-timer or a newcomer, one of the first things that will sake you up is the rent you’re required to pay when you need a house. But that’s just the beginning of the story as, more than likely you will be confronted with a raise in the rent every year.

What's driving this trend, and what do residents do about it, especially in the face of the current economic reality?

 Join us in this episode of the Nigeria Daily as we dive into the pressing issues affecting Nigerians.

As insecurity continues to plague Zamfara, the State and Federal Governments bicker over strategies to adopt to end the crises.

Accusing the Federal Government of recently trying to negotiate with bandits, the Zamfara Government washes its hands of every attempt to negotiate, saying it is a waste of time.

Join us on today's episode of Nigeria Daily as we look into the complexities of this controversy and its implications for the state's security.

The results of the 2024  Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have been described as the best in the past three years. 

What makes them so?

We speak to one of the best-performing candidates to find out what made her stand out.

The Kano State Government argues that the introduction of a law that mandates pre-marital health screenings for couples intending to tie the knot is aimed at prioritizing the health of its citizens.

Failure to comply with this new law can result in up to five years imprisonment. 
However, some of the citizens do not see the logic and have been kicking against the move.

Join us to find out why.

In a significant move to bolster national cybersecurity, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to all banks and financial institutions to implement a cybersecurity levy on banking transactions.

This new levy, set at 0.5% of the value of electronic transactions was in response to the escalating concerns over cyber threats and follows the guidelines of the recently amended Cybercrime (Prevention and Prohibition) Act.

Join us on today's episode of the podcast to find out more.

The proliferation of unregistered taxi drivers has been a cause for concern for both authorities and commuters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Have you ever imagined falling victim to a one-chance operation—a nightmare scenario where passengers are robbed, assaulted, or even worse? 

Join us on today’s episode of Nigeria Daily to find out how, as a passenger, you can stay safe in Abuja.