February #ThursdayTalks
The aluta spirit never dies! On yesterday’s episode of #ThursdayTalks, it was an enlightening conversation with Iyanuoluwa Bolarinwa (Manager, Civic Hive), Oluropo Olugbemi (Fmr Member, Student Representative Council, Bowen University) and Tawakalt Adeola Ahmed (First Female Students’ Union President in South West Nigeria) as they discussed Student Unionism. Are today’s student unions a micro representation of the Nigerian political system? Does money […]
#OnePerson – WTO
Nigeria to the world. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made history as the first black person, first woman and the first African to lead the World Trade Organization. Her appointment to this key position at the heart of the global trading system not only affirms her capability to do the job exceedingly well but also sheds a […]
Defend Yourself
You may want to take those karate and taekwondo lessons seriously ooo?♀️ The Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd.), has relieved the federal government of its responsibility of protecting your life and has saddled it on YOU. This came after armed bandits stormed Government Science College (GSC) Kagara, Niger state on Wednesday, February 17th, and abducted 27 students and […]
#EndSARS Protesters Accounts Unfreezed
Finally!? A Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside the order freezing accounts linked with some promoters of the #EndSARS protest that took place across the country last year and has ordered all affected banks to immediately grant access to the affected accounts. Recall we had demanded this some months back…who says talk backed up with […]
2nd Goke Omisore Annual Lecture
Join our Executive Director, ‘Yemi Adamolekun, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, Dele Farotimi and others at the 2nd Goke Omisore Annual Lecture themed: Creating an Inter-generational Dialogue for the Nigeria we want. Friday, February 19th, 11am Attendance is free but registration is mandatory.
Safer Internet Day
This year’s #SaferInternetDay is a reminder that we all have a responsibility to make the web a safer place. As we embrace the new normal, we urge the Nigerian government to ensure stable & open access to the internet & digital communication channels throughout the nation. Read Paradigm Initiative’s Ayeta toolkit to understand how you can be safe on […]
Tenure Extension for the IGP
President Buhari on Thursday, February 4th extended the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu for three months to give time to provide time for proper selection of the new IGP. Mr Adamu was to have retired on Monday, February 1, 2021. Did President Buhari just become aware of the IGP’s retirement? Does he realize the […]
COVID-19 in Kogi State
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 declared Kogi State a high-risk location because of the state government’s denial of the existence of the virus and refusal of conduct tests. Citizens are warned against visiting the state. COVID-19 is real! Stay safe, wear a mask, maintain social distance and wash your hands often!!!
Digital Rights & Inclusion Forum 2021
Are you interested in the conversation on digital rights? Then, register to attend Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) 2021 which will hold on April 12 – 30, 2021. Deadline for registration is Thursday, February 18th.
January 2021 #ThursdayTalks
The first edition of #ThursdayTalks this year held yesterday, January 28th. Seun Onigbinde (Director, BudgIT) and Dipo Awojide (Founder, BTDT Hub) discussed Education Financing in Public Universities and the Way Forward. Speaking at the conversation, Dipo Awojide called for full autonomy for public universities in Nigeria, adding that the government can support through grants. On his part, Seun Onigbinde called […]