Nigeria

Question 1

what do you know about the corruption in Nigeria?

Answer 1

• is seen as normal / people meet it in their everyday life
• there are many situations where bribes are demanded
• powerful people often exploit their authority to extort money from ordinary people
• distrust in society hinders economic development

Question 2

How does the novel potrays the Nigerian economy?

Answer 2

The novel portrays the Nigerian economy as plagued by issues such as corruption, poverty, and stark wealth inequality.

Question 3

What do you know about Nigeria’s Population?

Answer 3

• Nigeria has one of Africa’s largest populations
• it has potential for growth, needing investment in education, healthcare, and infrastructure
• it offers opportunities like a large workforce and market but also strains resources and infrastructure

Question 4

What’s mentioned about the “yahoo yahoo boys” in “Every Day is for the Thief”?

Answer 4

The book talks about them as young Nigerian internet fraudsters involved in online scams, reflecting the country’s socioeconomic challenges.

Question 5

What does the book say about unemployment, particularly among the youth?

Answer 5

The book addresses the high levels of unemployment among youth in Nigeria. It illustrates how the lack of employment opportunities can lead to frustration and alternative survival strategies such as internet fraud.