MissingInNG: Putting Faces to the Numbers
Dear Friend, As a citizens-driven organisation, we understand the task ahead of us; one that is not only steeped in the quest for good governance and true democracy but also in doing our bit to fill gaps left to fate, by years of misadministration and selfish interests. It is rather disheartening that Africa’s most populous black […]
Climate Issues at COP26: Key Issues For Africa
[By Chukwumerije Okereke] The UN’s COP26, where critical decisions that will shape the future of climate governance will be made, is currently ongoing in Glasgow. As the continent least responsible for, and yet most vulnerable to climate change, African governments cannot afford to be complacent on the need for strong negotiating positions and astute diplomacy […]
We Stay Demanding!
Dear Active Citizen! It has been 162 days since the Nigerian government officially placed an indefinite ban on Twitter operations in Nigeria. Recall that on June 6th, two days after the ban, the Attorney-General & Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, directed that citizens who are caught still tweeting will be prosecuted; an order that had no constitutional grounds. The rather laughable irony is […]
Good News, Nigeria! – November 8, 2021
The nation grows when citizens and government play their respective roles in economic development. Behind every good act are men and women being productive in their different capacities.
The Time Has Finally Come!
Anambrarian! Election day is upon us! Are you ready to vote for your ideal candidate – the Principal Officer who can rightly steer the reins of the state for the next 4 years? The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the Commission is doing everything within its power to ensure your vote counts. So, mobilise your friends and community network […]
The Word On The Streets XXXIII: No Witches in CBN Edition
[By Feyi Fawehinmi] As they say about London buses — you wait 3 years for a TWOTS and then all of a sudden, 2 come along in quick succession. I was very privileged to be a guest speaker at The Platform this year and my talk was titled “A safe place to do risky things.” […]
You Are Not Alone!
Dear Friend, How are you? Do not think of this question as rhetorical. This is your conscience speaking. Really, how is your mental health? Before the pandemic, statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as of 2019, showed that Nigeria, the seventh-largest country in the world, could have up to 50 million people suffering from mental health issues. The organisation […]
Reflections: The EiE Impact Report 2020
Dear Friend, From noble and unplanned beginnings triggered by the failings of the then Yar’adua Government in 2010, we have grown in capacity to influence a new crop of Nigerians tired of the systemic decadence and eager to rebuild the only nation we can proudly call home. The EiE Impact Report 2020 chronicles our footprints, in numbers and unforgettable milestones […]
21 STOREY COLLAPSED BUILDING, GERRARD ROAD, IKOYI, LAGOS STATE
2nd November, 2021. His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Your Excellency, RE: 21 STOREY COLLAPSED BUILDING, GERRARD ROAD, IKOYI, LAGOS STATE. The above subject matter refers. We all witness live on Arise and Channels television stations, the rubbles of a collapsed twenty one (21) storey building on […]
ECOBANK APPOINTS THREE WOMEN AS BOARD DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of Ecobank Nigeria has announced the appointment of three female non-executive directors – Bola Adesola (Chairman of the Board), Titilayo Olujobi and Bimbola Wright. According to the statement issued by the bank, “The new Directors have distinguished themselves in their various careers bringing with them a wealth of experience in the […]