About this episode
The episode discusses the unfulfilled promises of democracy in Nigeria 27 years after its return to democratic rule.
Twenty-seven years after returning to democratic rule, many Nigerians say the promise of a better life remains unfulfilled as rising food prices, transport costs, rent, and other living expenses continue to outpace incomes. Despite periods of economic growth and democratic stability, millions of citizens say they are yet to feel the benefits in their daily lives. According to the World Bank, more than 60 percent of Nigerians were estimated to be living below the national poverty ...
Topics covered
- democracy
- economic growth
- poverty
- living expenses
- Nigerian politics
Keywords
- democracy
- Nigeria
- economic growth
- poverty
- living expenses
- World Bank
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: World Bank
Places: Nigeria
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