by Mercy Abang Five years ago, Akin-Jide Ojo, then 23, completed his tertiary education at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, in Oyo State Nigeria. He proceeded to serve as a youth corps member in Taraba state living on stipends that accompanied during the mandatory service year all university graduates go through in Nigeria... Read More

March 2, 2017

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The Thread: Sometimes, working for free is a great thing

Last month, a debate began on Twitter over the value of internships in Nigeria. Nigerian employers, particularly in the tech space called out some companies notorious for always hiring interns for full job roles, so they can skip paying salaries. Editi Effiong, CEO of Anakle, expanded on that conversation some days ago, and the discussion resumed... Read More

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January 29, 2017

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Mercy Abang: The untold stories of farmer’s barn invasion in Niger state [PHOTOS]

by Mercy Abang In Sabondaga, a small village of predominantly farmers in Niger State, many of the locals are still counting their losses following the invasion of Fulani Herdsmen. The attacks have continued even as concerns remain unabated over the possibility of unprecedented hunger and famine in Nigeria as a result of drought, conflicts, and economic instability.... Read More

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September 30, 2013

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“Leading the online education revolution is our tack at Fora” – Iyinoluwa Aboyeji speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

by Mercy Abang Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is the CEO of Fora. Fora is Africa’s first fully digital education publishing and distribution platform focused on the tertiary and professional education markets. “Conversations with Mercy Abang” caught up with him when he visited the Federal Capital Territory Abuja recently and we got him to talk about his educational model that provides Nigerian universities content... Read More

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July 29, 2013

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“It is almost impossible to find any young leader presently who hasn’t been influenced by The Future Awards” – Aziza Uko speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

by Mercy Abang For the Conversations with Abang Mercy for the week, Aziza Uko, the Chief Operating Officer of the Future Awards Africa talks about the awards – In seven years, the Future Awards has produced over 150 winners and 1,200 nominees across the world – Aziza said the TFA is not an awards that... Read More

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July 2, 2013

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“Ovation is not a mouthpiece for corrupt people” – Dele Momodu speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

Conversations with Abang Mercy brings to you Chief Dele Momodu, the publisher of the glamorous Ovation International magazine, pro-democracy activist, former pirate radio host and also a Presidential aspirant in the 2011 General elections where he garnered 26,000 votes. In this week’s edition of the Conversation Series he reveals some never heard before bits about... Read More

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April 30, 2013

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“I just want to tell our stories, good or bad” – Ishaya Bako, director of ‘Fuelling Poverty’ on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

The conversations series with Abang Mercy brings to you Ishaya Bako, a young Nigerian film maker and global shaper whose documentary “fueling poverty” went viral weeks ago after a federal government ban; Ishaya bares his mind on the monumental fraud carried out by the Federal government of Nigeria in the fuel subsidy regime and he is... Read More

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April 25, 2013

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Opinion: Abang Mercy’s conversation with Reno Omokri, and what he needs to tell the president

by Ronke Kosoko No matter how challenging, it is the responsibility of the government to communicate, communicate and communicate because change can’t be sustainable when the younger generation does not understand what the government is doing. Having read Abang Mercy’s conversation with presidential adviser, Reno Omokri in her ‘Conversations’ series, these are my observations. Reno... Read More

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April 22, 2013

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“I am not a member of Boko Haram” – Ahmed Salkida speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

The Conservations series spotlights a freelance Journalist, Ahmad Salkida who has extensively covered the radical Islamic sect. He talks about his relationship with Boko Haram, ties with the late Leader, Mohammed Yusuf and how the Boko Haram sect have been more consistent with their message than the Federal Government. You are the only Nigerian, publicly... Read More

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April 16, 2013

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“I am like a rape victim…” – Bisi Alimi, gay rights activist speaks on (Conversations with Mercy Abang)

On the Conversations series for this week, Abang Mercy Speaks with foremost gay rights activist Bisi Alimi, who calls for a revolution in Nigeria and insist that more Nigerians will vote in favour of a law protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people (LGBT). At what point in your life did you decide to be... Read More

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December 5, 2012

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Abang Mercy: Ghana’s elections and another test for Africa

by Abang Mercy Kofi Annan, one of the most cerebral UN Secretary Generals ever to have graced the UN House in New York, once said that when elections are conducted in integrity, and without being disfigured by violence – that’s a true democracy. There is no gainsaying that flawed elections create unrest, as contenders stubbornly... Read More

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November 8, 2011

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Last Sunday on #RubbinMinds: The panel discussed oil stains and the government's fuel subsidy removal

by ‘Ifreke Inyang On the last episode of Rubbin’ Minds, the topic of discussion was ‘Oil stains’. Few weeks ago, the Federal Government announced their plans to remove fuel subsidy and called for a deregulation of the oil sector. This they claimed would save more money to carry out projects... Read More

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Unemployment and the circle of poverty: Nigerian job seekers are paying the price

The Thread: Sometimes, working for free is a great thing

Mercy Abang: The untold stories of farmer’s barn invasion in Niger state [PHOTOS]

“Leading the online education revolution is our tack at Fora” – Iyinoluwa Aboyeji speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

“It is almost impossible to find any young leader presently who hasn’t been influenced by The Future Awards” – Aziza Uko speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

“Ovation is not a mouthpiece for corrupt people” – Dele Momodu speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

“I just want to tell our stories, good or bad” – Ishaya Bako, director of ‘Fuelling Poverty’ on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

Opinion: Abang Mercy’s conversation with Reno Omokri, and what he needs to tell the president

“I am not a member of Boko Haram” – Ahmed Salkida speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

“I am like a rape victim…” – Bisi Alimi, gay rights activist speaks on (Conversations with Mercy Abang)

Abang Mercy: Ghana’s elections and another test for Africa

Last Sunday on #RubbinMinds: The panel discussed oil stains and the government's fuel subsidy removal

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