How To Recall Your Erring Legislative Representative
This should be common knowledge but knowing that young people even nowadays are far detached from political matters, they will be forgiven for not paying mind to these things. We must understand that elections are not all there is to the democratic process and that there are different dimensions to how citizens can get […]
Nigeria Fintech Week Is Back
Fintech Week is back for the 2020 edition and it promises to be a treat in spite of COVID-19 restrictions being in place. The event is as usual much-heralded but this time around COVID gives a different perspective to things. Read more about Tech Nigerian Fintech Week started on the 2nd of November 2020. This […]
Petition For INEC To Begin Early Voter Registration
I have always been of the opinion that Nigeria needs a hard reset. Things are not working because they are simply not built to work. At least not for the greater majority. Unfortunately, the so-called process of nation-building has been a process that most Nigerians have not participated in for the most part. Read more […]
#EndSARS: The Companies And Start-Ups That Stood Up To Be Counted
Technically, any internet-based platform qualifies as a tech company on this list. Protests were sustained across the country and the Diaspora. So, here are some companies and platforms that lent themselves to #EndSARS intentionally and whole-heartedly. Read more about Tech Twitter Obviously, none of this would be possible without the social network where it […]
Do You Know? GetYourPVC.com
The past two weeks have taught us that we have to get more conscious as a people. Civic awareness has always come off as a chore because somewhere in our heads, we seem to have given up on the country’s future but the #EndSARS protests of the last fortnight. We must be intentional with […]
#Endsars: Poverty And Thuggery
The episode that has been #EndSARS has already been a big deal for civic engagement in Nigeria’s history since independence. The nature of the whole movement told young Nigerians a lot about themselves that was either previously unknown or just untapped. With the harrowing experience of the past week, however, and how awry things […]
What Do We Make Of Our Plight Now?
We all saw what happened on Tuesday and we all know how it happened. No one can tell me otherwise. The Nigerian Army killed and wounded scores of protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza where protesters had been camped for nearly two weeks prior. This happened on The 20th of October, 2020. I am […]
How Football Inspired An Awakening In Nigeria’s Young population
“Soro soke” is a Yoruba phrase that lends itself to emphasis more than anything, in my own opinion. It literally translates to “speak up” in English. But have heard it in practical conversational use over the years, one can’t help the feeling that it means way much more. I cannot honestly dissect it without […]
Words And Phrases Nigerian Politicians Are Recognised By
The Nigerian politician is a lot of things and stereotyped is one of them. Part of being a stereotypical prototype is that people tend to associate certain things with you. In the case of the Nigerian politician, people tend to associate many things with that class of our society but I dare say speech […]
What Is Donate.ng?
Alongside all the innovations and tech we have put to good use for mobilization and logistics thanks to #EndSARS, procurement has been key and has only happened thanks to massive donations from all over the world from Nigerians and foreigners alike. One of the platforms that has helped donations is Donate.ng. Read more about […]
What #EndSARS Movement Tells Us About Nigeria
The past two weeks have revealed volumes about just how human Nigerians are. Just like everywhere else in the world, Nigerians have been pushed to the proverbial wall and people are fighting back. But in all this, patterns have now become standard practice on both sides and I would like to spell them out. […]
#EndSARS: What If The Internet Gets Shutdown?
The #EndSARS has continued to rage and as the Nigerian government has not quite yet come to terms with the ramifications of the protests or even shown willingness to accede to the demands of young people, we would be remiss to assume they won’t resort to drastic measures as shutting down the internet in […]
iPhone 12 Is Coming…
The Apple iPhone will be returning with its twelfth generation and the rest of the world is hyped about it. The brand changed smartphone and mobile phone culture forever when Steve Jobs announced it in 2007 and since then the name has only stood for cutting edge technology and luxury probably more than any […]
Stripe Acquires Paystack
Nigerian fintech beacon, Paystack, has now been acquired by Stripe, an international counterpart. The exit is a big one and has been rumoured to be well over 200 million dollars. This may now be the biggest acquisition to ever happen in Nigeria as of yet pending the confirmation of the actual value of the […]
Flutterwave Under Duress For #EndSARS Donations
Flutterwave has before now stood out as one of the countries top tech companies for the past few years alongside Paystack, courting a huge clientele from different sectors and even countries. Read more about #EndSARS Flutterwave has, however, found its way into civil discourse space where most tech companies prefer to avoid in the […]
Did You Know? Tinubu Square (Independence Square)
Driving out on to Broad Street on a giving day, you are sure to notice it gets busier until you reach the heart of the Lagos central business district, the road opens up onto a 2000sqm square from where the road divides up into Nnamdi Azikiwe Street. That square is now known as Tinubu […]