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Aisha Augie-Kuta, Melvis M. Ndiloseh, Juliana Rotich, Wanjũhĩ Njoroge, others are announced as part of The Future Awards Africa Jury, 2020
Africa’s Most Prestigious Youth Awards, The Future Awards Africa, has announced its jury. Now in its fifteenth (15th) year, the historically relevant award, known for discovering, spotlighting, and recognizing young…
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‘The church will soon be empty if it fails in its duty’ – Pastor Tunde Bakare
President, Latter Rain Assembly, and one-time presidential candidate in Nigeria, Pastor Tunde Bakare, brought fire to the hour-long conversation on The Future of Faith with Chude Jideonwo, founder of Joy,…
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Busola Dakolo shares update on Rape case against Pastor Fatoyinbo
Celebrity Photographer, Busola Dakolo has shared an important update concerning her rape allegation against the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo. The case which had been…
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Here are the hot takes from the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola Colloquium 2020
The Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola Colloquium 2020, a web seminar organised in recognition of the Minister of Interior's work while he was Governor of Osun. This year's; edition discussed some of…
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Here’s what BudgIT thinks about Open Treasury, a platform to increase transparency in government spending
On the 9th of December, 2019, the Federal Government launched the Open Treasury Portal for the purpose of increasing transparency in government spending. The portal aims to provide a comprehensive…
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Understanding Nigeria’s Conditional Cash Transfers Programme
by Johannes Tobi Wojuola If there is any programme of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration that has enjoyed the most attention, spiced with unfair criticisms - hinged mostly on beer…
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“I was terrified to ask her out…” – Chude Jideonwo talks religion, spirituality and an old crush on Charly Boy’s daughter
As Chude Jideonwo, founder of Joy, Inc., continues to unveil an exciting line up of respected voices from different faith communities in Nigeria, he thrilled viewers with one of his…
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“Ifa predicted COVID-19 outbreak…” – Oluwo Orunmila reveals on #RetailReligion with Chude Jideonwo
On the latest episode of Retail Religion with Chude Jideonwo, founder of Joy, Inc., respected Babalawo, and graduate of Linguistics from the University of Ibadan, Oluwo Orunmila, revealed that the sacred…
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#ThursdayTalks: Focus on data, law reforms, increased accountability dominate conversation at May Edition
In continuation of the call for good governance, Thursday Talks, the monthly conversation with thought leaders, change agents and active citizens aimed at driving conversations around the demand for good…
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Training young Nollywood screenwriters: LAFAAAC, in partnership with Wazobia FM/TV and La Fémis, and with the support of the French Embassy in Nigeria, launches an ambitious and innovative training program
Developing the skills of young African professionals in the Creative Industries: this is what LAFAAAC, a young French start-up launched in 2017, aims for. LAFAAAC offers innovative training courses combining…
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”Northerners haven’t benefited from their monopoly on power”- Bishop Kukah speaks on faith and secularism in Nigeria
Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah recently shared his thoughts on faith and secularism in Nigeria on the latest episode of The Future of Faith,…
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D’banj, Tara Durotoye, Sangu Delle and Nadine Ibrahim join TFAA in call for Heroes ‘Beating Corona’ in Africa
Ahead of its fifteenth edition, The Future Awards Africa has rolled out an exciting lineup of activities surrounding its iconic award event. TFAA is pioneering a near-complete pivot to virtual…
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Vimbai Mutinhiri and Taymesan Emmanuel announced as Season Hosts for TFAA
Ahead of its fifteenth edition, The Future Awards Africa has rolled out an exciting lineup of activities surrounding its iconic award event. TFAA is pioneering a near-complete pivot to virtual…
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The south afrobeat-inspired “eWallet” IS Kiddominant’s early welcome gift to summer
International Afrobeats genius, Kiddominant, drops his much-anticipated debut single for the year 2020 on Friday, May 29. The new single titled eWallet and featuring Cassper Nyovest will be available on…
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Eidfest Online: Maintaining emotional connectivity in a period of social distancing
As Muslims in Nigeria and all around the world bid farewell to the holy month of Ramadan, they also prepare for the Eid-ul-Fitr festival. The day of the Eid festival…
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3 core issues the Nigerian Government should fix in its crisis communication strategy
by Jude Feranmi When I heard that Ayodeji Osowobi, the young lady whose leadership for her organisation - Stand To End Rape led her to deserved prominence, had being discharged after testing positive…
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RED | For Africa unveils Employee Alumni Council
RED | For Africa, the media company to reach and inspire the largest number of Africa's youth at any time, recently unveiled its Employee Alumni Council, a committee comprising business…
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‘We should be moving from generosity to justice’ | Top talking points from #ThursdayTalks Lagos
Two years is a short time but a long time to do great things. This was a highpoint at Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria's Thursday Talks, a monthly conversation with…
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COVID-19: RED | For Africa announces company-wide shutdown to support team’s mental and emotional health
To support the mental and emotional health of its team across the continent, and cushion the likely effects of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, RED | For Africa…
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Juliet Ibrahim, Etim Effiong, Ruth Kadiri, Segalink, Ruggedman join BeatingCorona Campaign
Nigeria’s foremost intervention database, BeatingCorona has rolled out a new awareness campaign to inspire radical responsibility and spotlight how people across various industries, demography and location are fighting the coronavirus.…
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#WithChude: Waje opens up about insecurities and why she almost quit music
In a bare-all interview with Chude Jideonwo, co-founder of RED | For Africa and Joy Inc., the multi-talented singer, Aituaje Iruobe, known professionally as Waje, revealed some of her deepest…
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Father Kukah, Sarah Omakwu, Ituah Ighodalo, Nurudeen Lemu join Chude Jideonwo on the only faith conversation that matters this May
Recently launched tridimensional show, #WithChude presents its spirituality series with leading lights in faith across the continent, answering tough questions on spirituality and the impact of the global pandemic on…
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Easily accessing interventions is at the core of the new BeatingCorona platform redesign
Nigeria’s leading virtual intervention database, BeatingCorona.ng, has restructured its model to help disadvantaged Nigerians in need of interventions connect with the relevant non-profits. This pivot went into effect on Monday…
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If the government says churches should start opening up for service today, we won’t open – Pastor Wale Adefarasin
Following up on conversations to extend the easing of the necessary lockdown to religious institutions, the general overseer of the Guiding Light Assembly, Pastor Wale Adefarasin, has insisted that his…
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#WithChude’s Retail Religion to host a 21-Day series of Instagram Live & Podcast conversations with frontline leaders from different faith communities
Chude Jideonwo, co-founder, Joy, Inc., and RED, through his soon-to-launch radio show, Retail Religion, will host frontline leaders from different faith communities, on an Instagram live series themed ‘The Future…
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RED | For Africa completes first virtual bootcamp amidst the pandemic
RED | For Africa, the company with the highest number of youth-focused media brands in Africa, has just completed a first of its kind virtual REDx Bootcamp amidst a global…
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“Working from home is a blessing in disguise,” says Adebola Williams, CEO, RED | For Africa
As Nigerians gradually return to work, and organizations face the uncertainties of work restrictions and curfews in major cities across the country, Debola Williams, CEO RED | For Africa stated…
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This Sunday on Rubbin’ Minds; Analysts discuss Presidential directive on the Lockdown and its implications
It's another Sunday and your darling daytime talk show, Rubbin’ Minds returns to the screen with host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. As new developments emerge in the country following the increase in confirmed…
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“The only thing I held dearly to myself was taken away from me”- Oluwaseun Osowobi talks experience with sexual abuse on second episode of #WithChude
On last night’s episode of the TV show, #WithChude, Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, Executive Director of Stand to End Rape Initiative (STER), a youth-led organisation advocating against gender-based violence, opened up…
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As COVID-19 stretches health facilities in Africa, End Malaria awareness is now more urgent than ever
Since the Abuja 2000 Political Declaration on Roll Back Malaria, global efforts have dramatically reduced the global malaria burden. Unprecedented partnerships and high-level political alliances such as African Leaders Malaria…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy