EiE @ 12: On debates and democracy
“We must begin to imbibe a culture by which those who aspire to lead our people are subjected to a rigorous process of public debates that will assess their suitability on objective criteria, rather than the religion they practise or where they come from.” – Olusegun Adeniyi, chairman, ThisDay editorial board. In 2010, we protested […]
CVR FAQs
LIST: Continuous Voters Register (CVR) Locations Across ALL 774 LGAs in Nigeria
The register of voters is at the heart of democratic elections. Consequently, the registration of voters is a major function of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In response to repeated calls by stakeholders and in order to serve Nigerians better, the Commission recently introduced some technological innovations to the voter registration exercise. These innovations […]
FCCPC Release
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Senate Review of the 1999 Constitution – Public Zonal Hearing
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#myLG PROJECT – THE NEED TO ENSURE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENS IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE
Good governance depends on the ability to take responsibility by both the administration as well as people. – Narendra Modi (Indian Prime Minister) The local government (LG) is the 3rd tier of government and the closest to the people as their roles include provision and maintenance of primary health care service; construction of rural […]
Nigeria’s Youth Ramp Up SARS Fight, Bolster Demands as Economy Teeters
By: Gerelyn Terzo for Sharemoney Nigeria has awakened a sleeping giant — their youth. In a country with a population of roughly 206 million, 50% are under the age of 19. It is this segment of the population that has been behind the highly publicized protests around the country’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS, which […]
“Still Unconvinced? Why Nigeria’s Diaspora Matters”
(From the blog: ‘My Nigerian Dream’) By: Ayobami Akinyode OLUNLOYO As I considered how to begin this piece, a few thoughts raced through my mind; many of them about the approach rather than the actual message I hope to convey. Interesting huh? I don’t fancy myself as a writer in the class of the […]
#EndSARS VIRTUAL SOLIDARITY TOOLKIT
ABOUT On the 20th of October, 2020, the Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters singing the Nigerian anthem and waving the Nigerian flag at Lekki tollgate. This attack on protesters was one of the actions of brute force used by the Nigerian army and police against protesters who had condemned this same brutality in […]
“For the Love of Country…”
(From the blog: ‘My Nigerian Dream’) Ayobami Akinyode OLUNLOYO I often say (to myself) that the best songs in the world have already been sung. This is my own personal way of appreciating truly iconic and classic songs and elevating them to a status of “untouchable” when compared with more recent songs. I do […]