Get the Power O!
Dear Nigerian Youths, You have the numbers, capacity, and strength to not only be involved but also dominate politics and governance in Nigeria. If you wait for the older generation to leave the stage for you, you are likely to wait till eternity. Now is the time to be on the stage! Remember, power is not […]
Our #ChibokGirls are Still Missing!
Dear Active Citizen, In our newsletter on Friday, January 29th, we shared information we got from Daily Trust online news & CNN that some #ChibokGirls might have escaped on Thursday, January 28th. The Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor denied the media reports on Sunday, January 31st, according to Premium Times. In his words, “What we know is that we do not have any of the Chibok schoolgirls […]
Service Chiefs Sacked and You Did It!
Dear Friends, Trust you have been staying safe using your face masks, washing your hands and observing social distance. Join us for the first edition of Thursday Talks in 2021 as we discuss Education Financing in Nigeria. Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was on strike for 9 months last year. This model is NOT working! What are your […]
#ThursdayTalks – Should we Privatize Nigerian Universities?
Dear Friends, Trust you have been staying safe using your face masks, washing your hands and observing social distance. Join us for the first edition of Thursday Talks in 2021 as we discuss Education Financing in Nigeria. Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was on strike for 9 months last year. This model is NOT working! What are your […]
A Female President of Nigeria!
Dear Active Citizen, Who says it can’t be done? The United States of America swore in its first-ever female Vice President, Kamala Harris, on Wednesday, January 20th. It was indeed a historic moment for the people of America and women around the world! Ms Harris stands on the shoulders of all women in the world – as […]
Come Let’s #FixPolitics!
Our friends at Fix Politics are calling for applications to the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG). With seven (7) thematic areas, twenty five (25) customized courses and three (3) projects, SPPG seeks to equip students with the needed tools to help them better understand and navigate the political terrain. So, if you’re looking to run for political office […]
Take Charge!
Dear Active Citizen, The phrase we want you to adopt as your mantra going forward is #MaskUp. The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen cases of infected persons rise along with death rates. As the federal government has ordered the reopening of schools, it is imperative that we strictly adhere to the NCDC protocol for […]
2021 – Speak Up Louder!
2020 has come and gone but not without its footprints larger than years before it. It was a roller coaster year as we navigated various tides. We started the year with #CancelSocialMediaBill, campaigning against bills to regulate social media and stifle freedom of expression by the National Assembly. We had not laid this to rest when the COVID-19 […]
Our Boys are Back!
Dear Active Citizen, As the year comes to an end and we prepare for the festivities, let us remember to stay safe. Be conscious of your environment when travelling, mind what you eat, adhere to COVID-19 protocols, avoid staying out very late and remember to put smiles on people’s faces this season. ❤+? The kidnapped students […]
You’re Our #1 Citizen!
Dear Active Citizen,You made it this far, you deserve some accolades. ?As the year draws to an end, we advise that you count your gains, not your losses. Dwell on the positives, not the negatives. Focus on what is/will be instead of what was/could have been. Remember, it’s a marathon, not a sprint!