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How Nigeria Works(...but doesn't)

Sandra Ezekwesili

Each episode delves into the inner workings of one aspect of Nigerian life, and tries to explain why the seemingly most straightforward things don't work the way they should, or do in other countries. HNW(BD) aims to bust the myth that Nigeria's problems are unique, by showing the universal principles at work.

  • 46 minutes 48 seconds
    Why Third Party Candidacies (don't) Work
    On this Episode, Sandra and Andy candidly discuss the errors that third party candidates or smaller political parties make which create humongous challenges for them as regards winning elections. Listen and enjoy, comment and share!
    30 October 2018, 3:09 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    How Child Protection in Nigeria (doesn't) Work.
    Sandra and Andy take an unflinching, uncomfortable look at all the ways Nigerian laws, culture, and corruption conspire to leave children, especially poor children, vulnerable to exploitation, slavery, rape, and other forms of abuse. Listen, comment, subscribe and share.
    22 October 2018, 5:20 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Why Nigeria's Independence (doesn't) Work
    To mark Nigeria's 58th Independence anniversary, Sandra and Andy talk about the reasons self rule has not brought the prosperity and success hoped for on October 1st 1960. Don't forget to share!
    3 October 2018, 2:28 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Why Nigeria's National Carriers (don't) Work
    Sandra and Andy ask whether a national carrier could ever be a good idea for Nigeria, even if run perfectly. They assess the plans being made for the newly announced Nigeria Air, and do a postmortem on the other national carriers that came before it.
    25 July 2018, 6:06 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    June 12 - How the Third Republic (almost) Worked Part 2
    Sandra and Andy discuss the annulled 1993 Presidential election itself, as well as the end of the Third Republic under Sani Abacha.
    18 June 2018, 10:40 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    June 12: How the Third Republic (almost) Worked Part 1
    Sandra and Andy take a look at the failed transition from military rule to full democracy that started in 1987 & culminated in the cancelled Presidential election of June 12th 1993, won by MKO Abiola. They also trace the history of the political alliances of the time, stretching back to the First Republic. Enjoy and share!
    18 June 2018, 10:26 am
  • 58 minutes 58 seconds
    How the Super Eagles (don't) Work
    Sandra and Andy explore the reasons the Super Eagles never do as well as they should, discuss Nike and the World Cup kits, Nigerian football fans and their unreasonable expectations, The NFF and so much more. Enjoy and don't forget to share!
    4 June 2018, 3:58 pm
  • 46 minutes 48 seconds
    How Nigerian Elections (don't) work part 2
    Sandra and Andy continue the discuss from episode one about Elections in Nigeria. They attempt to take you through a step by step run down of all the stops where electoral malpractice occurs. Enjoy and share!
    28 May 2018, 4:20 pm
  • 43 minutes 30 seconds
    How Nigerian Elections (don't) Work
    Sandra and Andy discuss Elections in Nigeria, Andy's unsuccessful run for legislative office, how rigging started, why it persists and how it can be stopped.
    21 May 2018, 11:45 am
  • 4 minutes 45 seconds
    Introduction: How Nigeria Works (... but doesn't)
    The Hosts, Sandra and Andy, introduce themselves and the show. Sandra is on air at Cool FM Port Harcourt by day and getting paid in food to do makeup by night. Andy is a reluctant policy and M&E consultant by day and a slightly less reluctant writer by night.
    20 May 2018, 4:24 pm
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