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Is Nigeria That Bad?

Amidst the chaos and challenges of everyday life in Nigeria, I've experienced some remarkable acts of kindness that restored my faith in humanity. *Taxi Ride from Bwari to Berger* I shared a taxi with four others, agreeing on N250 each. When I handed the driver N1,000, he claimed he had no change. Despite my earlier warning, he let me go without paying, trusting my honesty. *Aunt's Thoughtful Gesture* Arriving late at my aunt's Lagos home, I planned to buy Agbalumo. But the shopkeeper laughed, saying my aunt had already bought half a basket. Witnessing her kindness warmed my heart. *ATM Queue Surprise* A woman at the ATM needed help, and a man assisted her. Astonishingly, he returned to his place in line without withdrawing his own money. The crowd was shocked, but he simply smiled. *Tricycle Rider's Integrity* Traveling from Agric (Ikorodu, Lagos), I gave the rider N100, thinking it was the fare. He chased after me, returning N50 in change. When I offered it back, he s