Archives Tag: Budgit
Covid-19 Palliative Monitoring Initiative By BudgIT
April 19, 2022
The fallout since the #EndSARS has been all over the place from bad to good to terrible but it is good to know that in the tech space at least, a good few companies have stayed focused in facilitating discourse in the broader sense. One of such companies is BudgIT. Read more about Tech … Continue reading Covid-19 Palliative Monitoring Initiative By BudgIT
By david-okwara
#EndSARS: The Companies And Start-Ups That Stood Up To Be Counted
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading #EndSARS: The Companies And Start-Ups That Stood Up To Be Counted
By david-okwara
Do You Know About BudgIT?
April 19, 2022
The sector called social /civic enterprise is not one that is especially heralded in these parts but it ironically does more for the socio-political circumstances of countries like Nigeria. That is why start-ups like BudgIT have captured the imagination of both tech community and civic society. The outfit is a testament to the growth … Continue reading Do You Know About BudgIT?
By david-okwara
From Tech To Politics: BudgIt Co-Founder Now in Technical Advisory Role to the Nigerian Government
April 19, 2022
Today’s topic is a progressive one as something juicy happened over the weekend on the social media space. Sometimes, people start up a project without necessarily having a selfish gain in mind. Over time, the dream becomes bigger than what was initially thought of and it becomes progressive like every other dream. Today, I will … Continue reading From Tech To Politics: BudgIt Co-Founder Now in Technical Advisory Role to the Nigerian Government
By aanu-olajide
Top 5 Nigerian Men In The Tech Space Doing Amazing Things!
April 19, 2022
Last week we talked about 5 inspiring women doing things in the tech space here. Some of these women had no background in technology but have been able to utilize their skills, resources and passion to make impact in the tech space. There are many men and women out here doing amazing things in and … Continue reading Top 5 Nigerian Men In The Tech Space Doing Amazing Things!
By aanu-olajide
Did You Know? – Africa’s First Design Lab
April 19, 2022
A design lab is a creative space where technology is applied to solve a dynamic range of problems from any sector of the society; it could be education, governance, public health etc. It is a research and development lab innovating for social impact and requires a collaboration between various disciplines ranging from software engineers to … Continue reading Did You Know? – Africa’s First Design Lab
By aanu-olajide
Why the ICPC Should be Given Precedence Over EFCC
April 19, 2022
For longer than most Nigerians can remember, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) seems non-existent. Possibly, the overlap in some of the duties of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) cancelling out that of the ICPC in the public domain may have also contributed to this citizen indifference about the two … Continue reading Why the ICPC Should be Given Precedence Over EFCC
By adedoyin
Nigerian Startups To Watch In 2018
April 19, 2022
Expert seers and crystal ball gazers are having a field day with guessing what the new year will conjure up. Analysts construct and dissect permutations, bigwigs and regular guys at the newspaper stands lay out the probable course of events and watersheds they think will define the next twelve months. And here, we have our … Continue reading Nigerian Startups To Watch In 2018
BudgIT: Information on Government Spending at Your Fingertips
April 19, 2022
Government might be distrusted because it is perceived to run public affairs in a “shady” way. Such perceptions are often ‘backed up’ with figures found on the pages of newspapers, or rumours making the rounds. But no matter how legitimate the accusations of embezzlement and wasteful spending levelled at public office holders may seem to … Continue reading BudgIT: Information on Government Spending at Your Fingertips
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Websites We Like: BudgIT
April 19, 2022
“At BudgIT, we believe it is the right of every citizen to have access and also understand public budgets. We also believe budgets must be efficiently implemented for the good of the people.” Budgit is a new, informative website for promoting transparency within the public finance sector. It was initiated by Tech-In-Governance, a gathering organised … Continue reading Websites We Like: BudgIT
By ify
Websites We Like: www.yourbudgit.com
April 19, 2022
This is a website worth stumbling upon for every Nigerian as it can help give answers to questions we ask about how money is being spent by the different arms of the Nigerian government. BudgIT as a tool focuses on redefining participatory governance by enabling the public to understand how their public funds are spent … Continue reading Websites We Like: www.yourbudgit.com
By mary-odunuga
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Children’s Day: Creative 5 Hosts Reception for Down Syndrome Children for the Tenth Edition of the Charity Lounge
April 19, 2022
Creative 5 is hosting the Down Syndrome Children in collaboration with Budgit as part of plans for the International Children’s Day and Charity Lounge 10.0 at an exclusive reception in Lagos, Nigeria. The Open invitation luncheon holds on Sunday, 25 of May 2014 at Down Syndrome Foundation Premises, 43, Adegoke Street, Surulere, Lagos. … Continue reading Children’s Day: Creative 5 Hosts Reception for Down Syndrome Children for the Tenth Edition of the Charity Lounge
