#CancelSocialMediaBill
The Clampdown Continues… Mene mene tekel upharsin. Can you read the handwriting on the wall like Daniel in the Bible? From seizing passports to indiscriminate arrests, the desperation to stifle dissenting voices intensifies each day. The latest target was the website of Feminist Coalition, one of the leading supporters of the #EndSARS campaign, which is currently […]
Petitions Work!
Who says petitions don’t work? They’re wrong! In a deliberation which took place on Monday, November 23, 2020, the UK parliament called on the British government to immediately commence an investigation into human rights abuses based on an e-petition. A total of 220,330 people had signed the e-petition for the investigation into human rights abuses by the Nigerian […]
#NMCG2020
It’s been a challenging year in the social media space and it is time for our civic space to evolve with the application of new technologies and methods to strengthen advocacy and foster active citizenship. Join us next Thursday, November 26, 2020, as we discuss New Media & Voice: People, Action & Hashtags. We have an interesting lineup […]
#HackNGCode post-course conversation
The #HackNGCode post-course conversation themed Why Voters =/= Results on Thursday, November 19, 2020, was an eye-opener for attendees. Ayisha Osori engaged in a conversation with the participants about the electoral process, citizen organizing and political parties. #HackNGCode is a nine-week online course that helps participants to connect the dots about Nigeria. Register to join cohort 2.
Pension & Gratuity for Ex-Governors
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said otoge to the lavida loca lifestyle of ex-governors at the expense of the state. The governor submitted a bill to abolish pension payments to former governors to the state house of assembly on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. On the same day, the Kwara State House of Assembly also passed an amendment bill, halting payment of […]
Naomi Campbell Says #EndSARS
On a special African Voices episode of #NoFilterWithNaomi, our Executive Director, ‘Yemi Adamolekun joined Femi Kuti and Isha Sesay in conversation with Naomi Campbell. They discussed #EndSARS, the future of young people in Africa and the role of political leadership. Missed it? Here’s a chance to catch up.
Tax Levy
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, said it will commence full implementation of its imposed N1,000 annual development levy on all adult residents of the state in 2021. Following closely behind, the Kogi state government hired a consultant to levy bakers for every single loaf of bread and confectionery they produce in the state. The collection […]
States with Judicial Panel of Inquiry
So far, FCT + 28 states have set up judicial panels to investigate cases of police brutality. Are you a victim of police brutality? Do you need legal support to document your evidence at the judicial panel of inquiry in your state? Contact Gavel – hello@gavel.ng
#CallYourSenator
It seems the government’s solution to every problem is rebranding. We said #EndSARS, they brought SWAT. We are saying #CancelToSocialMediaBill and they have moved from plagiarising Singapore’s Bill to wanting to emulate China’s clampdown of social media platforms. We will resist every attempt to bring back this repressive bill. So, the Minister of Information & Culture, Mr […]
#HackNGCode
The first cohort of #HackNGCode has ended and if you were a part of it, you would agree it was worthwhile. Equipped with the tools for shaping the Nigeria we want, we hope you use them moving forward. Missed the first cohort? You can register for the second cohort!