By Akinleye Segun – One of Nigeria’s most talented young actress and comedy sensation, Emmanuella Samuel, landed herself a role to feature in a Disney Hollywood movie. Her announcement via her official Instagram page has elicited a lot of congratulatory…
CIVICUS speaks to Oluseyi Babatunde Oyebisi, Director of the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) about the draconian NGO bill under consideration by Nigerian lawmakers and the implications that it would have for civil society. Based in Lagos, NNNGO supports Nigerian…
By Seye Joseph — The truth is that when it comes to science, engineering and technology related professions, the number of women in the fields are infinitesimal, compare to the mammoth number of men who throng in these paths. Not…
In an effort to ensure a well hygiene and cleaned environment, Oluyole Chapter of Junior Chamber International has partnered Oyo State Solid Waste Management Agency; Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp; Civil -Military Relationship department of the Nigeria Armed Forces,…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the appointment of Siju Alabi as the new General Manager of the state-owned Lagos Television – LTV. The new General Manager, a multi-award winning broadcaster, elocution coach and trainer, is expected to…
Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and advancement (YIAGA) has held its first #WatchingtheVote election series towards 2019 General elections in Nigeria, yesterday in Abuja. According to YIAGA, Executive Director Samson Itodo “#WatchingtheVote is a movement of citizens committed to promoting…
Analysis of results from Transparency International finds crackdowns on NGOs and media are associated with higher levels of corruption. An index released today by Transparency International, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, reveals some disturbing information – despite attempts to…
The Osasu Show: Towards Kano State Elections in 2019, and a Documentary on Abia State Health Sector
Nigeria is not a zoo, although some Nigerians who think that Nigeria has all the elements of a zoo, tends to disagree with me. Right before us, a certain Nigerian popularized the narrative that Nigeria is a zoo. Sadly, he…
The Lagos state government has announced the use of Electronic Revenue Assurance (ERA) invoicing system to enhance transparency and accountability in the remittance and collection of consumption tax by businesses. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting at the state house on…
