by Femi Fani-Kayode The suggestion that a group of people that have slaughtered 4,000 Nigerians in cold blood in the space of 2 years should be granted amnesty is completely untenable and unacceptable. The call on the Federal Government by the Sultan of Sokoto to grant Boko Haram amnesty is misplaced and ill-conceived. I am... Read More

boko haram, Femi Fani-Kayode, Goodluck Jonathan, government, nigeria, terrorism

March 5, 2013

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Mondiu Jaiyesimi: The disturbing trend of using traditional biomass in Nigeria and the way forward (Y! Policy Hub)

by Mondiu Jaiyesimi Firewood is cheaper, easy to access and majority in rural areas have access to the raw material free of charge; hence, any development that will put the slightest strain on their budget will be immediately ignored. According to the Energy Information Administration, Nigeria is the largest producer of oil in Africa, producing... Read More

Biomass, Energy consumption, Energy Information Administration, firewood, government, LNG, Mondiu Jaiyesimi, nigeria, Oil and Gas, Y! Policy Hub

March 4, 2013

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Modupe Adefeso-Olateju: In the beginning was the philosophy of education – Part 2 (Y! Policy Hub)

by Modupe Adefeso-Olateju The noble aim of creating a unified country where each citizen considers and prioritizes the greater good of all has failed. Today, probably more than ever before, the society is fractured, ruptured along socioeconomic, ethnic, religious and political lines. READ: Modupe Adefeso-Olateju: In the beginning was the philosophy of education – Part... Read More

education, government, Modupe Adefeso-Olateju, nigeria, philosophy, Y! Policy Hub

March 4, 2013

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N2.02 billion: Ekiti awards contract for 2nd phase of new governor’s office

The Ekiti State Government has awarded the construction of the second phase of the new Governor’s Office for N2.02bn. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Tayo Ekundayo, said this in an interview with journalists in Ado Ekiti on Friday. The commissioner explained that the contract was approved during the State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. He... Read More

awards, contract, Ekiti, government, house, phase

March 1, 2013

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Bursting the bubble – A theory about those who “lose their heads” inside government (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)

by Chude Jideonwo Government in Nigeria is too comfortable, too lavish, too affluent, too wasteful, too obese; and under these circumstances, it does not lend itself to reason or reasonableness. I have taken to cracking a particular joke with my friends over the course of the past two years as I have paid close attention... Read More

#NewLeadsership Series, Chude Jideonwo, cost of government, government, lavish

March 1, 2013

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Zainab Sandah: Educating the Nigerian child: Who’s responsible?

by Zainab Sandah The biggest factor attributable to the failure of both international and local intervention schemes is government at the state level; they – state governors – have not, so far, fulfilled the conditions of the schemes… ‘Zainab, you are wasting your time, I’m sure you’ve seen the statistics.’ My good friend Frank said... Read More

Child's Rights, Davos, economy, education, government, nigeria, NUT, Paul Kagame, poverty, WEF, World Economic Forum, Zainab Sanda

February 6, 2013

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There’s something about government (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)

Government is the singular most important force for change in any society – print that and paste it on your door if you really want to do something to change your country. My orientation about how government began to change in 2009. Before this time, I had always felt – sadly without any historical or... Read More

.US, #newleadership, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Chude Jideonwo, DFID, government, USAID

February 3, 2013

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May Akabogu-Collin writes ‘A Nigerian Spring is long overdue’ for The New York Times

by May Akabogu-Collins That’s where Nigeria is today. It will not change until we, the people, join in a mass outrage against corruption, demand transparent accounting of our oil revenues and economic justice. I was a visiting professor in Paris last fall and it was the first day of class. I was making copies for... Read More

boko haram, corruption, government, Insecurity, May Akabogu-Collins, nigeria, paris, poverty

January 28, 2013

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Opinion: On Ezekwesili’s speech, Maku has totally missed the point

by Joachim MacEbong One must then ask: what was the point of this pathetic attempt to cast doubt on her stewardship? It is typical of a morally bankrupt government such as this, to attack the messenger, in order to distract from the import of the message. “There is no better example of the cost of... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, government, joachim macebong, Labaran Maku, Oby Ezekwesili

January 16, 2013

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Opinion: I am an activist… so what?

by Damola Adegun To be honest, some of the most satisfying moments of my life have been when I have confronted oppression, extortion and shades of vices that continue to mortify our prospects as a nation. In recent times, I have noticed attempts to label some very active good governance advocates on the Nigerian e-sphere... Read More

Aaron Swartz, Activism, activist, Bisi Alimi, blog, blogtivism, Bono, femi falana, Gani Fawehinmi, George Clooney, government, Hassan Kukah, nigeria, Omoyele Sowore, social media, twitter.

January 15, 2013

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Opinion: The real disaster is the failure of governance

by Lanre Olagunju Nations only thrive when the government and citizens do that which is required for economic progress and development. When government decides to remain hopelessly insensitive to its duties, it results into unpopular but severe implications like citizens trying to find individual solutions to public problems. Nigerians do not expect much from the... Read More

disaster, government, legal system, nigeria, people, Power, roads, water

January 14, 2013

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This is important – We are underestimating the problem, and overstating our capacity (#NewLeadership Series by Chude Jideonwo)

by Chude Jideonwo Government is the most important force for change in any society so ultimately to make any sustainable change, you have to have people in this imperfect, impossible governance structure. There is a truth young Nigerians need to know – and it is that if many of us find the privilege to step... Read More

#newleadership, Bola Ige, Chude Jideonwo, Fabian Osuji, government, national assembly, NEPA, ngozi okonjo iweala

January 4, 2013

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Opinion: Phones-for-farmers is not a bad idea

by Moses Ojoawo You see how smart Nigerian leaders of the 21st century are, support them, worship them, fight for them. Honestly it’s high time our youth reduced talking about English premier league and swag and get a bit involved in politics. Our leaders fool us easily because they know we are not even paying... Read More

farmer, government, nigeria, phone

December 20, 2012

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Opinion: Last flight to Port-Harcourt: Did Yakowa and co deserve to die?

by Ayobami Oyalowo Until there is openness and transparency in our government, rumours, innuendoes and hearsays, will forever reign supreme. In writing this piece, I am well aware that investigations into the air mishap that claimed the lives of Kaduna State Governor, Yakowa and Former National Security Adviser, Azazi (and four others), over the weekend,... Read More

Andrew Azazi, Bayelsa, Goodluck Jonathan, government, helicopter, Navy, patrick yakowa

December 12, 2012

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Japheth Omojuwa: Activism 3.0: The power of synergy and amplification (YNaija FrontPage)

…Governments around the world for one reason or the other fear bad news from abroad than they do bad news from within. They don’t want to be fought from outside because they have no control over what happens outside. In life, people who engage the force of synergy are more likely to succeed and do... Read More

Activism, government, japheth omojuwa, synergy, united states, YNaija Frontpage

December 8, 2012

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Tosin Otitoju: Can reduced government spending enhance our economy?

…a lot of the civil service and political class is unproductive A few approaches to answering this good question: Anti-corruption – At this time, we need to reduce the financial reward for political officeholders to discourage “do-or-die” politics and perhaps encourage eggheads like me 😉 Economic growth – Produce more (consume less?) is the current... Read More

budget, development, economy, Electricity, essays on Nigeria solutions, goals, government, how to be rich, incentives, nesg, subsidies

December 7, 2012

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Stop calling us oil-rich – Gov. Rotimi Amaechi

The Governor of Rivers State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum; Chibuike Amaechi, has declared that the ‘oil rich state’ moniker used for oil producing states is now false because a number of the state’s oil wells have been transferred to other states by the Nigerian Boundary commission (NBC). According to the governor, “Rivers... Read More

government, NBC, Port Harcourt, River State, Rotimi Amaechi

December 6, 2012

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Surely, you’ve heard of BudgIT? Public finance app set to launch mobile version

by Akan Ido BudgIT, Nigeria’s civic startup is launching a mobile version of its website which will be accessible via multiple smart mobile devices. BudgIT’s efforts at communicating complex issues relating to budget and public finance has transformed the discussion about the budget on social media and offline gatherings. The company has worked... Read More

Analytics, budget, Budgit, data, government, mobile, nigeria, smartphone

December 5, 2012

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We are number 35! and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

There is something rotten in the state of Nigeria, but the debate now is whether there is actually a genuine fight against this disease, or whether we are waiting for God to fight it for us… Okay, so it is official. We are the 35th most corrupt country in the world. At least that’s what... Read More

Ayo Salami, Goodluck Jonathan, government, IG, Ikedi Ohakin, Mohammed Abubakar, Odumegwu Ojukwu, Power sector, Rochas Okorocha

December 5, 2012

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Japheth Omojuwa: Focusing the sun on our activism (YNaija FrontPage)

I call this the National Distraction Album in Nigeria. This is the predictable tactic of those in government to always divert attention from one issue to the other till they end their mandate on a platter of promises delivered on nothing. In Nigeria, when it rains it pours. There are just more than enough issues... Read More

boko haram, government, Insecurity, japheth omojuwa, nigeria, YNaija Frontpage

December 3, 2012

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Tope Olofin: The current Nigerian youth are incompetent! Say what? (Y! Superblogger)

There are too many first class degree holders that are out on the street begging for employment, and their flaw is that they don’t know anybody. “Tope would you like to go with me to meet a prospect tomorrow? Lunch is on him.” This was the first question my colleague asked me when I walked... Read More

government, nigeria, system, Tope Olofin, Y! Superblogger, youth

November 29, 2012

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Akintunde Oyebode: For love or country (YNaija FrontPage)

Many skilled Nigerians are torn between their determination to remain in the country and the lure of endless possibilities around the globe. Despite the best intentions of the government, the emigration figures presented earlier will only get worse. Arturo Sandoval is one of my favourite jazz trumpeters, but I might never have heard of him... Read More

Akintunde Oyebode`, brain drain, citizenship, emigration, government, nigeria, patriotism, YNaija Frontpage

November 21, 2012

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Japheth Omojuwa: Activists and active citizens: A new order (YNaija FrontPage)

When I get referred to as an activist and I remember the stories of the real heroes of our democracy, I apologize to their memory because I am not worthy of lacing their shoes in the park of activism. You would think it was all about the progress of our land and the enrichment of... Read More

activist, civil rule, democracy, government, japheth omojuwa, nigeria, YNaija Frontpage

November 9, 2012

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Opinion: How to lose $35 billion: A Nigerian handbook

by Simon Allison Predictably, Ribadu’s report was not exactly met with enthusiasm by other officials in the Nigerian government. Particularly harsh criticism has come from two members of the committee that helped draft it. In Nigeria, Nuhu Ribadu occupies the same position that Thuli Madonsela does in South Africa: an island of principle and moral... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, government, nigeria, nuhu ribadu, Steve Oronsaye

October 29, 2012

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TICKER: Kaduna gov’t to pay bills of blast victims

The Kaduna State government yesterday pledged to pay the medical bills of the 145 victims of St. Rita’s Catholic Church attack in Kaduna. Deputy Governor Mukhtar Yero spoke when he visited some of the victims on admission in four hospitals. Yero condemned the attack and assured that government was committed to the protection of lives... Read More

blast, government, kaduna

October 23, 2012

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Nigeria’s ‘Arab Spring’ is already here (YNaija Frontpage)

Our youth have quickly learnt that as was the case in January with the fuel protests, this is Nigeria where martyrs are soon forgotten and freedom is buried… “You will not be able to stay home, brother. You will not be able to plug in, turn on and cop out.” – Gill Scott-Heron I spent... Read More

Arab spring, freedom, government, occupy nigeria, Okada riders, protest

October 18, 2012

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Don’t “go for it”! 8 things that will f*** up your business

by Howard Turner Forgive the cuss words and the United-Kingdom references, this piece from the SabotageTimes.com might change your life. Or not. You You will be the main thing that fucks up your business, because until you get partners, then you are totally responsible for the decisions that will ultimately determine success or failure. No... Read More

Business, competition, government, Staff, twat

October 13, 2012

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Jonathan, Sambo, Anyim to spend N1.6 billion on welfare in 2013

by Isi Esene According to the proposed budget 2013 submitted to the National Assembly by the executive arm of government, the welfare package of the three principal functionaries of the executive namely the president, vice president, and secretary to the government of the Federation (SGF) will gulp a total of N1.59bn. The SGF office will... Read More

budget, Goodluck Jonathan, government, Namadi Sambo, nigeria, police, Presidency, proposal

September 12, 2012

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Opinion: Between youth and violence

by Emmanuel Onwubiko and Nneka Okonkwo From all indication, youth unemployment is a menace in Nigeria and constitutes a real danger and a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. IN Nigeria, democracy has been restored over a decade ago, with so much hope and expectations by the people. For instance, it is assumed that with democracy, people... Read More

democracy, Emmanuel Onwubiko, government, Leadership, Nneka Okonkwo, unemployment, youth

Femi Fani-Kayode: What amnesty? Please wipe them out!

Mondiu Jaiyesimi: The disturbing trend of using traditional biomass in Nigeria and the way forward (Y! Policy Hub)

Modupe Adefeso-Olateju: In the beginning was the philosophy of education – Part 2 (Y! Policy Hub)

N2.02 billion: Ekiti awards contract for 2nd phase of new governor’s office

Bursting the bubble – A theory about those who “lose their heads” inside government (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)

Zainab Sandah: Educating the Nigerian child: Who’s responsible?

There’s something about government (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)

May Akabogu-Collin writes ‘A Nigerian Spring is long overdue’ for The New York Times

Opinion: On Ezekwesili’s speech, Maku has totally missed the point

Opinion: I am an activist… so what?

Opinion: The real disaster is the failure of governance

This is important – We are underestimating the problem, and overstating our capacity (#NewLeadership Series by Chude Jideonwo)

Opinion: Phones-for-farmers is not a bad idea

Opinion: Last flight to Port-Harcourt: Did Yakowa and co deserve to die?

Japheth Omojuwa: Activism 3.0: The power of synergy and amplification (YNaija FrontPage)

Tosin Otitoju: Can reduced government spending enhance our economy?

Stop calling us oil-rich – Gov. Rotimi Amaechi

Surely, you’ve heard of BudgIT? Public finance app set to launch mobile version

We are number 35! and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

Japheth Omojuwa: Focusing the sun on our activism (YNaija FrontPage)

Tope Olofin: The current Nigerian youth are incompetent! Say what? (Y! Superblogger)

Akintunde Oyebode: For love or country (YNaija FrontPage)

Japheth Omojuwa: Activists and active citizens: A new order (YNaija FrontPage)

Opinion: How to lose $35 billion: A Nigerian handbook

TICKER: Kaduna gov’t to pay bills of blast victims

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Nigeria’s ‘Arab Spring’ is already here (YNaija Frontpage)

Don’t “go for it”! 8 things that will f*** up your business

Jonathan, Sambo, Anyim to spend N1.6 billion on welfare in 2013

Opinion: Between youth and violence

Ugodre talks Figures: Who owns your facebook account when you die?

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