Buhari’s Promise and the Countdown to May 29
Dear Active Citizen, On May 3rd, the world celebrated World Press Freedom Day. But in Nigeria, journalists are facing a lot of challenges that are hindering their ability to do their jobs effectively.
Why the Census Should Be Postponed
Dear Active Citizen, In less than a week, 2 million officials and enumerators are supposed to be involved in the 2023 Population and Housing Census. But, are they trained? We have no idea! It’s like inviting your whole extended family to your house and realizing you forgot to clean up and cook for them.
From Bahd Guy to Good Governance!
Dear Active Citizen, Have you heard of Folarin Falana, aka Falz the Bahd Guy? He’s a conscious musician. He got it from his Dad, Femi Falana, SAN, a human rights lawyer, and he’s using his music to demand good governance and social justice in Nigeria.
Office of the Citizen & the 2023 Elections: Insights From Femi Falana, Seun Onigbinde, and More
Dear Active Citizen, This month’s #ThursdayTalks was a thought-provoking and intense conversation that discussed the recent elections in Nigeria. The speakers talked about the disappointment and frustration many people felt due to the outcome of the elections. However, they emphasized the importance of not letting these emotions overwhelm us but instead focus on healthy adaptive […]
Gubernatorial Result Update!
Dear Active Citizen, The Governorship and State House of Assembly election dates are over, but the drama hasn’t ended! The APC is in the lead with 15 states, while the PDP has managed to cling onto 9 states. Even the NNPP and LP managed to snag a state each! But wait, there’s more! Two state […]
#EnoughIsEnough2023: Lagos to the World!
Dear Active Citizen, For Lagos voters, we are gearing up to be your trusty sidekick throughout the entire voting process tomorrow! Our team of highly trained operators will be available 24/7 to help you with any issues you may face. 💪
Elections Postponed! Democracy Decides to Take a Week-Long Nap
Dear Active Citizen, If you were all set to cast your vote tomorrow, we hate to break it to you, but the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections have been postponed to Saturday, March 18th. We know, we know, you were probably all ready to make your voice heard and cast your ballots, but… And […]
Electionwatch.ng is LIVE!
Dear Active Citizen, We are excited to announce the launch of electionwatchng.com – a new portal that allows citizens to upload signed copies of their polling unit Result Sheets and compare them to INEC’s official results (IRev uploads). With this platform, citizens can now verify that their polling unit results have been accurately reflected on […]
Don’t Forget to Cast Your Vote!
Dear Active Citizen, Tomorrow is Election Day! It is an important day in our democracy as we get to exercise our right to vote and have a say in shaping the future of our country. With the election just around the corner, we wanted to remind you of a few important things:
Stay Alert!
Dear Active Citizen, EiE was live at #AfricaNXT2023 on Thursday, February 9th. Kunle Lawal, Executive Director, Electoral College; Bukola Idowu, Executive Director, KIMPACT Initiative; David Ayodele, Senior Program Associate, EiE Nigeria and Ayomide Ladipo, Program Officer, Tracka highlighted the opportunities and challenges presented by technology in the context of civic engagement and the role of government and technology companies in shaping the future of democratic participation.