Environmental Protection of the Nigerian Space
Environmental Protection of the Nigerian Space – from Policies to Implementation: A Promise Half Fulfilled! By: Dr. Chima Williams The Buhari Years: What We Ordered vs What We Got – civil society leaders reflect on the Buhari Administration and its achievements, shortcomings, and regressive steps. This article focuses on the environment. The outgoing […]
Celebrating a Small Victory
Dear Active Citizen, It has been a long and arduous journey since the Chibok Girls abduction in 2014, and about 10 of them have been rescued in quick succession in the past one year, with the recent unveiling of Saratu Dauda.
Press Statement: Postponed 2023 Population and Housing Census
+234 (0) 708 778 4788 info@eienigeria.org (+234) 908 333 1633 comms@budgit.org +234 (0) 8104198112 info@thecjid.org (+234) 811 666 5321 partners@dataphyte.com info@serap-nigeria.org info@connecteddevelopment.org May 18, 2023 Abuja, Nigeria For Immediate Release: President Muhammadu Buhari Postpones 2023 Population and Housing Census “Census is a tool for measuring progress and ensuring that every person counts.” – […]
Our Daughters, Sisters, and Friends are Still Missing
Dear Active Citizen, As you may already know, the campaign to demand President Buhari to keep his promises and secure the release of the remaining 89 Chibok Girls, Leah Sharibu, and others before he hands over power on May 29 is already in full swing. But we need more people to join us in this […]
PMB, Keep Your Word
By: Tehilah E. Eisenstadt Since late 2014, nine years ago, I’ve worn a necklace that simply has “182” on it. Lots of people ask about it. My response to their question about the necklace is usually something like this: “It’s a sad story, do you want to hear it?” In nine years, no […]
Buhari’s Promise and the Countdown to May 29
Dear Active Citizen, On May 3rd, the world celebrated World Press Freedom Day. But in Nigeria, journalists are facing a lot of challenges that are hindering their ability to do their jobs effectively.
Why the Census Should Be Postponed
Dear Active Citizen, In less than a week, 2 million officials and enumerators are supposed to be involved in the 2023 Population and Housing Census. But, are they trained? We have no idea! It’s like inviting your whole extended family to your house and realizing you forgot to clean up and cook for them.
CELEBRATING A TEAM OF NIGERIAN NEPHROLOGISTS
A team of Nigerian nephrologists led by Dr. Chimezie Okwuonu MBBS, FWACP, FMCP, PhD of the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia is celebrated for the good work they have been doing in the health sector. In the words of Dr. Chimezie, “Just coming out of the theatre(27/3/2023). We just finished having our 11th Kidney transplant surgery […]
OLAMIDE OLOWE IS THE YOUNGEST BLACK WOMAN TO RAISE $10 MILLION IN FUNDING
The Nigerian-American entrepreneur launched her innovative and inclusive products in 2020 and gained a loyal fan base. She is the founder of Topicals, a brand that celebrates skin diversity and empowers people with chronic skin conditions. At 26, Olamide Olowe made history as the youngest Black woman to raise more than $2 million in venture […]
MECHANIC RETURNS N 10.8M ‘MISTAKENLY’ SENT TO HIS ACCOUNT
A Nigerian mechanic addressed simply as Mr. Timothy has returned N10.8 million sent to his bank account by mistake. Mr. Idoba, a contractor, transferred N10.8m that was meant for a contract to his mechanic by mistake, Mr. Timothy on his own, called Mr. Idoba and returned the money. We hope Nigerians emulate this act!