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This podcast aims to help listeners gain a better understanding of Nigeria’s history, politics, its infrastructure as well as the issues in the country. We want to stir up a fire within the hearts of our listeners to propel them to take action whether it includes speaking up for what is right in the…

All About Nigeria


    • Dec 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Fundamental Human Rights - Do you know your rights?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 17:38


    Do you know what your fundamental human rights are? What do you have the right to? This is the first episode of our series about human rights. Contact us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on and join the discussion on our Twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    President Muhammadu Buhari Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 21:35


    Contact us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on and join the discussion on our Twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    President Muhammadu Buhari Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 24:24


    We've covered President Muhammadu Buhari's previous tenure as Nigeria's military head of state. Now, we shall focus on his role as President of Nigeria in this two-part series. How did he become President? What has his tenure been like? Contact us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on and join the discussion on our Twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    Goodluck Jonathan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 27:58


    Goodluck Jonathan served as the President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. He rose through the ranks from Deputy Governor of Bayelsa to Vice-President before becoming President of Nigeria. Who was he and what was his journey like? You can contact us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on and join the discussion on our Twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    Umaru Musa Yar'Adua

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 13:19


    Umaru Musa Yar'Adua served as the President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010 until his death on the 5th of May, 2010. Who was he and how did her rise to this position? You can contact us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on and join the discussion on our Twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    6. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 14:20


    Chief Olusegun Obasanjo served during the military rule in Nigeria. We explored this in Season 2 Episode 13. In this episode, we focus on his position as Civilian President of Nigeria. What role did he play? What did he accomplish? If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our Twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    5. Major General Abdulsalami Abubakar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 12:47


    Major General Abdusalami Abubakar was military President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1998 to 1999. He succeeded Sani Abacha following his passing. Listen to learn about his life and the roles he played in Nigeria’s politics. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our Twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    4. Chief Ernest Shonekan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 19:20


    In this episode, we learn some more about Chief Ernest Shonekan and his role as head of the transitional council and government under Babaginda. What did he do in this role and who was he before? Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our Twitter page @AllAboutNigeria If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com

    3. Major General Muhammadu Buhari Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 7:19


    This is the second of our two-part series about our current President's previous role as Major Major General of the Nigerian Army where he served as a military head of state. Muhammadu Buhari. We continue to delve into his tenure as Major General. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our Twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    2. Major General Muhammadu Buhari Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 15:24


    This is the first of our two-part series about our current President's previous role as Major Major General of the Nigerian Army where he served as a military head of state. Muhammadu Buhari. We delve into his early life and tenure as Major General. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our Twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    1. Alhaji Shehu Shagari

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 14:11


    Our first podcast of Season 3 is about Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Nigeria’s first democratically elected President of Nigeria. Have a listen to hear more about his early years and his political journey to being Nigeria’s president. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our Twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    14. Major General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 12:02


    In this episode, we delve into the life of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, who served as the de facto second-in-command as Chief of Staff during General Olusegun Obasanjo’s military regime. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    13. Lieutenant General Olusegun Obasanjo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 15:15


    In this episode, we delve into the life of Olusegun Obasanjo from his beginnings to his part in the military regime. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    12. General Murtala Mohammed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 24:46


    In this episode, we delve into the life of General Murtala Mohammed, from his beginnings to his life in the military regime. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    11. Orasanye Report - Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 11:49


    In the final part of the Orasanye Report series, Mrs Awokoya rounds up the discussion with Mr Olusoga Owoeye, a social democrat and renewable Energy enthusiast. Please follow Mr Owoeye on his twitter page @olusogaowoeye If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    10. Orasanye Report - Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 13:26


    In this podcast, Mrs Awokoya continues the discussion about the Orasanye Report with Mr Olusoga Owoeye, a social democrat and renewable Energy enthusiast. He gives us insight into what the report entails from his wealth of knowledge. Please follow Mr Owoeye on his twitter page @olusogaowoeye If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    9. Orasanye Report - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 24:26


    In this podcast, Mrs Awokoya continues the discussion about the Orasanye Report with Mr Olusoga Owoeye, a social democrat and renewable Energy enthusiast. He gives us insight into what the report entails from his wealth of knowledge. Please follow Mr Owoeye on his twitter page @olusogaowoeye If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    8. Orasanye Report - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 17:57


    In this podcast, Mrs Awokoya continues the discussion about the Orasanye Report with Mr Olusoga Owoeye, a social democrat and renewable Energy enthusiast. He gives us insight into what the report entails from his wealth of knowledge. Please follow Mr Owoeye on his twitter page @olusogaowoeye If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    7. Orasanye Report - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 17:54


    In this podcast, Mrs Awokoya discusses the Orasanye Report with Mr Olusoga Owoeye, a social democrat and a political and renewable Energy enthusiast. He gives us insight into what the report entails from his wealth of knowledge. Follow Mr Owoeye on his twitter page @olusogaowoeye If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    6. A word of Encouragement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 14:44


    A lot of people are finding this period of the COVID-19 pandemic extremely hard for various reasons. We wanted to record a few words of encouragement for anyone who feels like they need it. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    5. Chief Ladoke Akintola

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 16:30


    This episode is about Chief Ladoke Akintola, Premier of the Western region of Nigeria who was given the position of Oloye Aare Ona Kakanfo XIII of the Yoruba people. We chart his beginnings from his birth to his position as Minister for Health and later Minister for Communications and Aviation to his role as Premier. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter @AllAboutNigeria

    4. General Yakubu Gowon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 15:55


    As we continue to discuss the military rule in Nigeria, this episode focuses on one of Nigeria’s prominent military leaders, Chief Yakubu Gowon. We talk about his beginnings and the events that led him to where he is today. If you have any questions or would like to discuss sponsoring our podcast, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter @AllAboutNigeria

    3. The first military coup - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 12:19


    Part 3 of our mini-series covers the first few new military leaders after Nigeria’s first coup and what their rule entailed. Mrs Awokoya gives a brief description of General Johnson Aguiyi-Irons. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    2. The first military Coup - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 13:56


    In this podcast, Mrs Awokoya breaks down the speech given directly after Nigeria’s coup d’etat announcing that the coup had taken place. It gives us insight into the what those who carried out the coup hoped to achieve. It also gives us a brief insight into how life would change for the citizens of Nigeria. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    1. The first Military Coup - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 15:05


    Our first podcast in Season 2 of All About Nigeria is about Nigeria’s first military coup. Mrs Awokoya talks about what caused this coup and explains the events that followed. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    19. Dr Michael Okpara

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 14:35


    Mrs Awokoya talks about Dr Michael Okpara who served as Premier of the Eastern region of Nigeria from 1960 till 1966. She takes us through his life and the characteristics that made him the man he was. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    18. Healthcare Sector Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 29:03


    Mrs Awokoya and Dr Tokunbo Otitoju continue their discussion about the healthcare sector in Nigeria. In this podcast, they discuss more solutions to the healthcare system including possible ways to better fund it. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    17. Healthcare Sector Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 25:25


    Mrs Awokoya is joined again by Dr Tokunbo Otitoju in this part two of our series about the healthcare sector in Nigeria. In this podcast, they discuss the problems of the healthcare system and what possible solutions exist. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    16. Healthcare Sector Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 25:32


    Mrs Awokoya is joined by Dr Tokunbo Otitoju in this series about the healthcare sector in Nigeria. In this podcast, they discuss the issues that currently exist and they delve into the reasons why they do. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    15. Chief Dennis Chukwudebe Osadebay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 12:31


    Mrs Awokoya talks about the life of Asaba born, Chief Dennis Chukwudebe Osadebay, Premier of the defunct Mid-West Region and second President of the Nigerian Senate. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    14. Sir Ahmadu Bello

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 15:29


    This podcast is about the political life of Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Premier of the Northern Region. If you have questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    13. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 14:39


    Mrs Awokoya talks about the political life of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the first Prime Minister of Independent Nigeria, what drove him and where he drew inspiration from. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    12. The Constitution of Nigeria Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 17:10


    This is the fourth podcast of our series on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mrs Awokoya speaks about the judiciary, explaining how it is structured and what purpose it serves. She continues to discuss the doctrine of separation of powers and checks and balances. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    11. The Constitution of Nigeria Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 19:19


    This is the third podcast of our series on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mrs Awokoya explains the principle of checks and balances and the purpose it serves. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    10. The Constitution of Nigeria Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 17:49


    This is the second podcast of our series on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mrs Awokoya talks about the characteristics of a federation. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    9. The Constitution of Nigeria Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 17:16


    This is the first podcast of our series on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mrs Awokoya introduces us to what the Constitution means in simple terms and the difference between a confederation and a federation. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    8. Dr Nnamdi Azikwe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 14:35


    Mrs Awokoya delves into the life of Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe and how he contributed to the Independence of Nigeria. She talks about the things the youth can learn from the leaders in the past. This is all amidst words of wisdom in her uplifting, optimistic manner. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    7. Increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) with Mr Yinka Ogunnubi - Launch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 33:26


    In the final part of our recordings from the launch of the All About Nigeria Podcast, Mr Yinka Ogunnubi discusses the Federal Government of Nigeria’s proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 5 to 7.5%. He explains VAT in simple terms, the rationale for the increment, and how the increase will impact Nigerians of different cadres. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    6. Cashless Policy Part 2 Q&A with Mr. Yinka Ogunnubi - Launch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 26:12


    Part 2 of the All About Nigeria Podcast Launch Party continues with a more interactive session with Mr. Yinka Ogunnubi, a financial analyst. He opens up the floor to questions from the audience and he gives insight into the queries and concerns from the audience about the impact the cashless policy will have on people. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria Follow Mr Yinka Ogunnubi on twitter @yinkanubi

    5. Cashless Policy with Mr Yinka Ogunnubi - Launch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 18:07


    In Part 1 of the All About Nigeria Podcast launch, Mr Yinka Ogunnubi, a finance professional with extensive experience in corporate treasury and finance brings his wealth of knowledge to bear on the cashless policy implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria. He explains the pros and cons of this policy and captures the audience’s attention with his depth of knowledge, simplicity of presentation and wit. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria Follow Mr Yinka Ogunnubi on twitter @yinkanubi

    4. A brief history of electricity generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 14:54


    Mrs Awokoya takes us through the history of electricity generation from colonial times through to the present day accompanied with anecdotes. She gives us a narrative peppered with various angles to give us a wider understanding of electricity generation throughout the years and why we are where we are today. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    3. Chief Obafemi Awolowo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 15:03


    In this podcast, Mrs Awokoya explores the key points in the life of Chief Obafemi Awolowo to help us understand how he became such an important figure in Nigeria. She highlights the values that made him such a great leader. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    2. Pre-independent Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 26:21


    This podcast speaks about pre-independent Nigeria; Mrs Awokoya goes in-depth describing the system by which it was ruled, how this changed and the events as well as the leaders that led to this the change. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

    1. Welcome to All About Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 22:28


    Introducing All About Nigeria with Mrs Iyabo Awokoya. Mrs Awokoya explains the motivation behind creating this podcast and shares some words of encouragement. If you have any questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at allaboutnigeriapodcast@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on social media and to join the discussion on our twitter page @AllAboutNigeria

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