Nigeria Daily

Akara, Kuli-Kuli and Survival: Is This The Hope Nigerians Were Promised?

Daniel Ariyo Oluwole

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A weekend remark by Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, encouraging Nigerians to consider businesses like selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli sparked widespread debate and criticism across the country. 

Has the conversation exposed a disconnect between government messaging and the economic realities facing millions of Nigerians, or is it simply a reminder that there is dignity in every honest means of livelihood? 

Join us in this episode of Nigeria Daily as we examine the controversy, hear from Nigerians, government representatives and experts,