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- 21 Jul 2015
How to Keep up with Nigerian Politics on Twitter
The rise of political engagement has become a vital trend of recent on social media. Since their arrival, the number of Nigerians interacting with each other on important issues has continually…
- 17 Dec 2014
23% Nigerians Claim They Have Political Party Affiliation
An Election poll results released by NOIPolls Limited have revealed that 2 in 10 (23%) adult Nigerians claim to have political party affiliation as they are registered members of various political…
- 13 Feb 2015
Nigerians Fear Political Crisis, Dump Naira for Dollars, Pounds
Nigerians are dumping the naira currency as it skids lower by the day, driven by fear of the unknown after authorities pushed back the date of a presidential election. They are reportedly buying up…
- 14 Feb 2019
Nigerian Stock Markets Shrug Political Risk, Naira Steady
By Lukman Otunuga, FXTM Research Analyst The Nigerian equities market has repeatedly displayed resilience against both external and domestic risks since the start of 2019. Global growth concerns,…
- 24 Jan 2021
Neusroom Publishes Results of Political Survey Polling 7000 Young Nigerians
Neusroom a Nigerian new media organisation, in partnership with marketing technology company, Plaqad, have published the results of an independent online survey polling 7,000 young Nigerians. The…
- 4 Aug 2019
NCC Says Internet Key to Socio-Political, Economic Prosperity
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has described the internet as a powerful tool for citizen engagement for any nation towards achieving greater socio-political and economic prosperity in a…
- 16 Feb 2016
Young People Have Power to Change Nigeria - Peter Obi
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state and chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has advised the Nigerian youth to venture into politics irrespective of how they view the…
- 17 Oct 2018
Ekeh, Zinox Boss Says Nigeria Party Politics Too Analogue
Leo Stan Ekeh, serial digital entrepreneur and chairman, Zinox Group, has lampooned the poor state of internal democracy in the Nigerian political party landscape, describing it as a misfit for true…
- 30 Jul 2014
Survey Shows Political Interest, Unemployment Fuel Terrorism in Nigeria
A security snap poll results released by NOIPolls Limited on Tuesday have revealed that Nigerians consider “Political interest (election issues) (26%)" and "Unemployment” (21%) as major cause…
- 12 May 2013
CNPP Asks FG to Refund Lagos N51Bn
Akinola Obadia, Lagos state chairman, Conference of Nigerian Political Parties ( CNPP) has urged the federal government to pay the debt of N51 billion which the Lagos State Government expended on…
- 12 Jul 2014
Ezekwesili Demands New Social Contract from Leaders
Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, former minister of Education, has stated that for Nigeria to surmount its current socio economic and political challenges, Nigerians must demand a new and normal social contract…
- 24 Jul 2023
Panellists to discuss digital culture, democracy at unveiling of book on Cyber Politics
A panel is set to discuss the implications of digital culture for democracy during the public presentation of a book by the Head of Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),…
- 8 Jul 2021
NGO Boss Accuses Banks of Aiding Electoral Frauds
Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok, director general, Nigeria First Project, has accused Nigerian banks of conniving with political parties and unscrupulous politicians to perpetuate electoral fraud. Nigeria…
- 4 Jun 2021
NGvoices Strengthens Citizen Engagement with the Launch of Sabi
NGVoices, a decentralized community with a focus on informing Nigerians of their roles in civic, political and governance participation, is excited to announce the launch of Sabi, an app that will…
- 30 Jan 2022
2023 Presidential Elections; Ositelu Unveils Recipe for Good Governance, Democratic Dividends
Isaac Babatunde Ositelu, a former Presidential Candidate in the 2019 general election, has admonished Nigerians not to lose hope in the transformation of the country to a greater Republic. Speaking…
- 10 Mar 2012
Nigeria – SA: Market Leaders as Foes
In 2005 while on my very first visit to South Africa, I noticed two South Africa nations. While the one is welcoming, friendly and easily shares views with distant visitors, the other is visibly…
- 30 Jul 2013
Perception of Boko Haram among Nigerians
Objective: Nigeria, Africa’s largest nation is plagued with ethnic, political and religious tensions. Boko Haram, a terrorist labeled organization–operating out of its Muslim predominated north…
- 14 Apr 2015
List of Biggest Political Casualties of the General Elections
The April 11 Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections have come and gone, bringing to an end over 12 months of rigorous electioneering and scheming. Winners have emerged and the also-rans are…
- 13 Oct 2016
Etisalat: Kids Set Agenda on Good Governance in KSDT 7th Episode
The seventh episode of the Etisalat-sponsored popular family television show, ‘Kids Say the Darndest Things’ was a scintillating pitch at the weekend as kids bared their minds on what they would have…
- 1 Apr 2015
Celebrate rather than Mourn, GEJ Tells PDP
President Goodluck Jonathan has told his supporters and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be celebrating rather than mourning because he has kept his word of ensuring a free and fair…
- 22 Oct 2014
APC Dumps Amaechi, Picks Fashola as Buhari’s Running Mate
Babatunde Fashola, Lagos state governor has been reportedly endorsed by the South-West caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the vice-presidential candidate to whoever emerges as the…
- 18 Jun 2021
Nigeria, Six Other African Countries Use Israeli Spyware to Snoop on Citizens
Nigeria and six other countries in Africa are reportedly using the surveillance technology developed by Circles, Israeli telecom company to snoop on the personal communications of opposition…
- 22 Jul 2013
Sad! Govt Playing Politics with ICT
No modern economy can exist without fundamental information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure because these are the tool for national and economic development. In recognition of this…
- 22 Jul 2013
Sad! Govt Playing Politics with ICT
No modern economy can exist without fundamental information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure because these are the tool for national and economic development. In recognition of this…
- 30 Oct 2016
Jega Is First Fellow, Africa Initiative for Governance
The Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) has announced Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega as the first AIG Visiting Fellow of Practice at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government.…
- 11 Aug 2017
Increasing Threats on Free Speech As Political Terrorism
“Everybody likes to get as much power as circumstances allow, and nobody will vote for a self-denying ordinance.” Lord Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, English Catholic historian, politician, and…
- 22 Aug 2017
Increasing Threats on Free Speech as Political Terrorism
“Everybody likes to get as much power as circumstances allow, and nobody will vote for a self-denying ordinance.” Lord Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, English Catholic historian, politician, and…
- 18 Apr 2021
Group Blames Twitter Preference for Ghana on Nigeria's Poor Governance
Integrity Friends for Truth and Peace Initiative (TIFPI) has blamed Twitter preference for Ghana over Nigeria in citing its African headquarters, as a sign of the persistent leadership failure,…
- 29 Jan 2015
NCC Did Not Stop Platform for APC Fund Raising, Says Juwah
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday further clarified that it did not at any time order Global System of Mobile Communications (GSM) operators to shut platforms used by political…
- 24 Jan 2022
NBA Indicts SAN, Six Lawyers for Influencing Judges to Give Conflicting Orders
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) said it has identified seven lawyers, including a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) that influenced judges to issue conflicting court orders, especially on political…