Following the approval of the hike in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, customers in the band, a category who receive 20 hours and above supply of electricity, will now have to pay 225 Naira per kilowatt hour against the 66 Naira payable before the hike. This directive, which came in the middle of fuel subsidy removal, foreign exchange crisis, and high inflation rates, has been heavily criticized by the citizens.

In January 2024, food inflation hit a whopping 35.41% making the increased economic burden too much for the backs of Nigerians to bear. The Guardian Nigeria went out to hear the plight of Nigerians with regards to how the new inflation rate is affecting their lives and that of their businesses.

Blessing Joseph has been weaving bags, sandals and jewelleries, earning enough money to feed her son and send him to school. But since November, she has fallen on hard times as customers have stopped coming and she and her son routinely go to bed hungry.

Although Nigeria pumps crude oil, its refineries are so dysfunctional they have been closed down, so it imports almost all its refined fuel. Rising domestic consumption thus weighs on the current account.

Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress NLC on Tuesday morning protested nationwide over the biting economic hardship in the country.

Nigeria's inflation rate has hit a Seventeen year high. This is a report by the National Bureau of Statistics released in September 2022. GuardianTV takes an in-depth look at the reasons for the all-time inflation.

Days ago, Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics reported that headline inflation reached 26.7% in September 2023 up from 25.8% in August of the same year, with food inflation hitting 30.64% in September. The Guardian Nigeria stepped out to know how the inflation is affecting the lives of Nigerians and their businesses.

Nigeria has a deep-rooted history when it comes to games of chance and the quest for quick wealth. From age-long lot games, to dice rolling, ram fighting to sports betting, forex trading, and cryptocurrency, there is always one option or another for those seeking quick fortune.

Inside Stuff with Martins Oloja this week examines medical tourism by our Nigerian leaders. The multi-award-winning journalist with The Guardian Nigeria says it is time to stop medical tourism.

Inside Stuff with Martins Oloja this week examines the race to become the next Nigeria Senate President and Speaker House of Assembly. The multi-award-winning journalist with The Guardian Nigeria asks: 10th National Assembly: Who is on Nigeria's side?

In African society, the choice of disciplinary measures used to train a child is often a subject of debate. The two early holy books and the African tradition also favor using a hand to correct kids' wrongdoings. GuardianTV asks Nigerians if sparing the road does spoil the child?

Meet Vanessa, the 21-year-old behind the Nela Designs, who also doubles as a registered Nurse. She shares some of the highs and lows in her journey, her dream of writing a book, and organising a runway exhibition amongst other things.