Pensions & Gratuities for Ex-Governors
They ask us to make sacrifices, yet, they live extravagant lifestyles at our expense. Instead of rationalizing resources, states are paying former governors and their deputies jumbo pensions, houses, vehicles, fully-paid vacation, medical insurance and other juicy perks. The time for a drastic cut in the cost of governance is NOW!
#CallOfDuty – Government Series
On Call of Duty this week, Anambra State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget & Development Partners, Mark Okoye and the newly appointed Ekiti State Commissioner for Finance & Economic Development, Akin Oyebode had a very informative conversation on public service and sub-national finances. The two gentlemen are also friends, which made for an interesting engagement. Catch up here!
Hacking the Nigeria Code – Class 2
Last week, #HackNGCode participants had the pleasure of learning about ‘How We Think’ with Zeal Akaraiwe & Reginald Bassey, where they laid the foundation for the other classes will build. The second class was ‘The World Around Us’ with Kunle Soriyan, who engaged the participants for two hours and 30 minutes! He took us on an interesting journey from slavery to nationhood to […]
Nigerians Coming Home
#CallOfDuty – Culture Shapers
Influencers play a major role in changing thought patterns. Join Anto Lecky (Media Personality & Entrepreneur) and Seyi Awolowo (Actor & Model) on today’s Call of Duty, at 8 pm on EiE Nigeria’s Instagram live. They will discuss the Role of Influencers in Nation Building. On Monday, August 31st, we began a new series on Call of Duty, Citizens’ Open Mic with Broadcast Journalist, Ikechukwu Oyemike as the host […]
#EiEChronicles – ECOWAS Court rules on Cybercrime Act
The ECOWAS Court has ruled that the Cybercrime Act violates our right to freedom of expression. This is good for our democracy. Read more…
#CallOfDuty – Citizen’s Open Mic
One of the many things this pandemic has caused is the rising rate of unemployment. This was the focus of Tokunbo Afikuyomi Jr (Editor in Chief, Stears Business) and Seun Onigbinde (Director, BudgIT) discussion on today’s Call of Duty session. Missed the conversation? Catch up! On Monday, August 31, 2020 at 8pm we would begin a special weekly Call of Duty instagram […]
Election Toolkit for Religious Leaders – 5th Edition
Our 5th edition, the toolkit is designed to help religious leaders sensitize their congregations to participate in the governorship elections in Edo & Ondo states. Download the toolkit and share with a religious leader near you.
August Thursday Talks
The August edition of #ThursdayTalks held yesterday. The thought-provoking session had Leonard Ebute (Public Affairs Analyst), Dennis Amachree (Security Consultant), David Hundeyin (Journalist) & Khadijah Bello (Communications Consultant) discussed Stemming the Tide of Insecurity. Missed the conversation? Catch up here!
#CallOfDuty – Gender Justice Series
On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, Abiola Akiode-Afolabi, (Executive Director, WARDC & Legal Counsel to Monica in the OAU case) and Pelumi Olajengbesi, (Principal Partner, Pelumi Olajengbesi & Co. Law Corridor and Legal Counsel to Busola Dakolo), discussed #SGBV Allegations and Prosecution in Nigeria. What are the legal steps to take when it comes to rape? What does the law say? Find out here.