49. 16 Billion Problems and A Book ain't One
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49. 16 Billion Problems and A Book ain't One

In this episode, we use the homage paid to the ex-President Babangida in light of his book launch as a springboard to discuss the influence his regime had and continues to have on Nigeria's economic direction. Combing through the adulation, we examine the love and generosity doled out to the evil genius by different shades and stripes of Nigeria's elite and business class. Why did he decide to "write" an autobiography? Are the bones of contention he tackles in his book relevant today?

We also poke at the persistent myth of Nigeria's economic and ideological rudderlessness. In probing the legacy of Babangida's neoliberal reforms, we go further to tackle the notion of the non-existence of an economic blueprint and fiscal framework. Is it all just vibes and chaos? Are our leaders simply aggressively incompetent and myopically corrupt? How does all the neoliberalism elude Nigerians? Is there a plan at all? Has there ever been? Listen and find out what we think.

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46. Tax Reform, #FreeDeleFarotimi, 2024 round up

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45.⁠ ⁠Presidential Amnesia in the Information Age

45.⁠ ⁠Presidential Amnesia in the Information Age

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44. Why Trump (would have) won in Nigeria -- aka Tropical Trumpism

44. Why Trump (would have) won in Nigeria -- aka Tropical Trumpism

We explore the widespread support for the Republican president elect among Nigerians (men, yes, but also women). We discuss possible reasons for his popularity in parts of the developing world, assess...

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43. Exclusive Interview with Momodou Taal

43. Exclusive Interview with Momodou Taal

In this episode, our friend Ayoola Babalola converses with Momodou Taal in light of his suspension due to his activism for the Palestinian cause. They cycle through the sequence of events, the punishm...

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42. Don't Blame the IMF

42. Don't Blame the IMF

As the Tinubu-era austerity bites harder and state repression becomes more commonplace, we examine the reactions of the general populace to the neoliberal policies usually prescribed and lauded by the...

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41. Reflections on the Edo State Elections, Mass Protests and Aliko's Antics

41. Reflections on the Edo State Elections, Mass Protests and Aliko's Antics

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40. Northern Radicalism Reborn?

40. Northern Radicalism Reborn?

In this episode we are joined by Ibrahim Wali and Comrade Hamza of Ranters HQ @rantitoutspace to talk about the birth of the platform, its evolution and the objectives of the #RANTitOut movement. This...

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39. Our Exclusive Interview with ‘wanted Briton’ Drew Povey

39. Our Exclusive Interview with ‘wanted Briton’ Drew Povey

Prior to his having been declared ‘wanted’ by the Nigerian authorities, we converse with the Iva Valley bookshop owner, Drew Povey on 31st August 2024, about the #EndBadGovernance protests and the inv...

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