WaterAid calls for action as report names Nigeria among hardest places in the world for women to find a toilet!
Nigeria is in the top 3 worst countries in the world for the number of people without toilets, reveals WaterAid’s State of the World’s Toilets 2017 report. As a result,…
FGN must Get Minors Out of #Nigerian Prisons! Sign the Petition!
Very pathetic story in a country where millions are stolen and spent on elections. ��� A recent visit by Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Funmilayo Atilade to Badagry prison revealed…
Paradigm Initiative Files FoI Request on Alleged Blocking of Online News Sites by NCC
Paradigm Initiative has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Nigerian Communications Commission asking the Commission to release information on alleged blocking of online news sites. The request…
Arete Copious, Africa House London hold “The Nigerian Child, The Genius” Conference in Abuja
Arete Copious, a leading financial consulting firm in alliance with Africa House London has held a one-day Education Conference with the theme “The Nigerian Child, The Genius” in Abuja yesterday.…
[Video] #NoSidonLook: Citizens’ Engagement that bridges the gap between the governments and governed!
In a democratic setting, it is not uncommon to hear the word “citizen engagement” which is often geared towards getting the elected leaders to be proactive about pertinent issues that…
#Internet Freedom is the New Press Freedom: An African Perspective By Babatunde Okunoye & ‘Boye Adegoke
With the recent Internet shutdown in Togo adding to the growing list of Internet shutdowns in Africa, with at least 11 in 2016 and 7 this year already, it is…
Right to privacy? #Nigeria needs a Data Protection Law
“The privacy of citizens, their homes, correspondence, telephone conversations and telegraphic communications is hereby guaranteed and protected.” – Section 37 of the Nigerian constitution. Nigeria’s constitutional promise of data protection…
Why Is the Akwa Ibom Government Jamming Internet Signals during Football Matches?
On October 7, 2017, thousands of Nigerians and football lovers of all hues thronged the Uyo stadium in Akwa-Ibom state to watch the anticipated World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and…
Expert Urges National Assembly to Pass the Digital Rights Bill
A digital rights advocate, ‘Boye Adegoke has called on the National Assembly to expedite actions on the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill that has been before the House of Representatives…
[Video] WaterAid Nigeria calls for action to improve water, sanitation and hygiene in schools and healthcare facilities this Global Handwashing Day
WaterAid Nigeria has today renewed its call for improvements to water, sanitation and hygiene in schools as well as healthcare facilities in the country. One in three schools around the…