Why faith is the most complicated relationship Nigerians have ever been in

Nigeria prays more than almost any nation on earth. We fast more. We tithe more. We build more churches per square kilometre than hospitals. We name our children Chukwuemeka, Oluwaseun, Abubakar, and Chisom — every name a declaration of faith, a tiny sermon pressed into a birth certificate. We spray "God is good" on danfo buses, paint "By His Grace" on container trucks barreling down the Lagos-Ibadan expressway at 120 kilometres per hour, and open PTA meetings, company board sessions, and even football press conferences with prayer.

Explore how religion continues to influence family life, business, education, and personal values among millions of Nigerians in 2026. Religion remains one of the most powerful influences in Nigerian society, shaping personal decisions, community relationships, and national conversations.