Paradigm Initiative to Hold Internet Policy Training in the Gambia!
Paradigm Initiative with support from the Gambian Press Union will be hosting an Internet Policy Training (IPT) in Gambia. The training which will hold in Banjul, Gambia from 11th-13th July…
Group advocates support for adoption of GMOs
By Etta Michael Bisong Abuja A non-governmental advocacy group under the auspices of Real-Life Society has called on the public to support the adoption of modern biotechnology practice and use…
Court Grants Paradigm Initiative Leave in Suit against Ministry of Science and Technology
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, granted Paradigm Initiative, the leave to apply for judicial relief and compel the Federal Ministry of Science and…
As an important election season rolls in across key African states, let’s uphold digital rights!
By Babatunde Okunoye & Tomiwa Ilori Digital rights concerns for Africa seem to be on the rise and so does the need to mount guard for its protection and respect…
Countering the Narrative of Political Corruption as the Main Damaging Obstacle to Nigeria’s Economic Development
By Chambers Umezulike Political corruption amongst other factors was used to justify the Nigeria’s first military coup in 1966 by its plotters. Consequently, under General Yakubu Gowon, there were accusations…
CSO Seeks Judicial Review of FG’s Refusal to Attend to FOI Request
Paradigm Initiative has filed for judicial review of the refusal of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology to attend to a Freedom of Information request made to the Ministry…
Amnesty International: Army clears officers of war crimes
The Nigerian Army yesterday exonerated some retired senior army officers indicted by Amnesty International (AI) in its report on war crimes during internal security operations in the Northeast. The AI…
CAN meets Osinbajo over Islamic studies, North threat, killings, lists demands [Full text]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday met Acting President Yemi Osinbajo behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation was led on the courtesy visit by its…
The East African Community Youth Council Bill, Three others sailed through first reading
Four crucial Bills has sailed through the First Reading at the floor of the East African Legislative Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania on 31 May 2017. The EAC Youth Council Bill,…
THE GENESIS OF LAUTECH CRISES: HAVE YOU EVER ASKED WHY?
By Diekola Adeleke To the average observer, the crisis currently besetting the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso began a few years ago under the control of the progressive governors…