Call of Duty – Instagram Live Series 2
The conversation on ‘Call of Duty’ continued this week. We have had 4 sessions with topnotch hosts and guests: Tolu Adeleru-Balogun, Praise Fowowe, Kate Henshaw, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Mercy Abang, Oby Ezekwesili, Zeal Akaraiwe, and Lanre Olusola. Missed it? Catch up! The conversation continues next week Monday and promises to be great. Follow us on social media for next week’s Call of Duty […]
Happy Workers’ Day
#ShelterFirst
Some residents of Ifelodun Street, Oke-Ira, Ogba, Lagos were rendered homeless on Wednesday, April 22nd by the demolition of their homes by the Lagos State Government. After public outcry, the demolition exercise was suspended by the government. However, what is the fate of those whose houses have been demolished already? We implore the Lagos State Government to relocate the […]
Call of Duty Instagram Live Series
EiE launched Call of Duty, an Instagram Live series on Monday, April 20th. We have had 4 sessions with topnotch hosts and guests: Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Feyi Fawehinmi, Bosun Tijani, Iyin Aboyeji, Adesuwa Onyenokwe, Aisha Yesufu, Omoyele Sowore and JJ Omojuwa. Missed it? Catch up! The conversation continues next week and promises to be great. Follow us on social media for next week’s Call […]
CcHub Produce Mask for Public Use
Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) has started the production & distribution of face masks that are sterilized by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) for frontline workers. Advisory on the Use of Face Masks The wearing of face masks alone will not protect against COVID-19 but must be combined with physical distancing, handwashing, respiratory hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. Read more…
SMWLagos 2020: #CancelSocialMediaBill
We were live at Social Media Week Lagos hosting a conversation on the Social Media Bill. It was unanimously agreed by citizens that the government should kill the bill. The Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters have announced the public hearing on The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations; and for Related Matters Bill, 2019 (SB. 132) aka social […]
Luxury Cars Amidst Multidimensional Poverty
Despite federal government’s intent to take $22.7 billion loans, the Federal House of Representatives members ordered for 400 Toyota Camry 2020 model cars at N12.6 million excluding shipping, import duty and other clearing charges and taxes. Recall that EiE, SERAP, BudgIT and over 6,000 citizens are still in court against the plan by Senate to spend N5.5bn on luxury cars in 2019. According to a report by Punch, it […]
Sowore on Trial
The federal government on Thursday, February 12th re-arraigned Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare, on amended charges of treasonable felony and conspiracy. However, the trial could not proceed following the inability of the prosecution to serve them with copies of the video it intended to rely on. The case has been adjourned until March 11th, 12th & 13th.
Let’s Talk Governance 8.0
Join us and our amazing lineup of speakers at this year’s #SMWLagos. Our session will shed light on diverse perspectives on the regulation of social media & hate speech and share international best practices. We look forward to interacting with you on Thursday, February 27th
How To Engage Your Local Government
We had an insightful session on “#MyLG101: How to engage your local government!” at our monthly conversation #ThursdayTalks. The chairman of Yaba Local Council Development Area, Kayode Omiyale and his Vice-Chairman, Bolanle Aileru paid a surprise visit to the event and engaged the audience. Missed it? Catch up here. Do join us next month!