Twenty Good Things About Nigeria: A Birthday List

Daily Trust | 03-10-2026 08:13am |

As Nigeria marks its 66th independence anniversary, a feature reflects on the love-hate relationship many Nigerians have with the country. The piece acknowledges challenges such as insecurity, unemployment, failing infrastructure, inflation, and political disappointments, but chooses positivity by listing reasons to be grateful. The first ten reasons focus on Nigerian identity and people, including their resilience and humour even in hardship, and the nation's diversity. The article notes that at N1450 per litre of fuel, questioning what there is to celebrate is fair, but opts for gratitude over chronic depression.

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