The Conversation 2: Raising Strong Women
The earth stood still for Abuja at The Conversation held on the 7th of June, 2015 by Joy Isi Bewaji and The Conversation crew. The Abuja edition was sponsored by Nneoma Albert-Benson of the BEFA foundation and was held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The Heavens kept the rains to herself and the weather made […]
Evans Ufeli Presents “The Etua Journal”
On the 23rd of May, 2015, Evans Ufeli convened a Town Hall Meeting with a few indigenes of Etua at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos where he presented a project called “The Etua Journal” to the group of people. This project is geared towards publishing an annual journal to showcase in print, Etua’s rich […]
Know Your Rights: The Dignified Office of the Nigerian Citizen
Nigerian citizens, over the years, have not functioned in their official position not only because of ignorance of that constitutional right but also because the leaders have plundered the common wealth beyond the reach of the citizens to a level that leaves the citizens preoccupied with the cross of survival. The office of the citizen […]
Tenancy Laws of Lagos State
The tenancy law of Lagos State came into force on 24th August, 2011. It is important to note that the law does not have general application throughout the State – Section 1 subsection (1)-(3), Tenancy Law, 2011. It applies to all premises within Lagos State, including business and residential premises unless otherwise specified. It does […]
Joy Isi Bewaji, Temidayo Ahanmisi and Others Speak out Against Gender Inequality
A group of young women and men concerned about the failings of the Nigerian society gathered on the 3rd of May, 2015 at the Colonades Hotel, Ikoyi to address the issue of gender inequality in our communities. This conversation was organized by Joy Isi Bewaji to educate a society where patriarchy has been enthroned and […]
Understanding Your Rights and Obligations as a Tenant
As people move from place to place in search of greener pastures, they leave their original home and come to settle in completely strange abodes. This has brought with it the need to let accommodation either for residence or for business. The need to regulate the relationship between landlords and tenants so as to avoid arbitrary […]
Dear Nigerian Employer, What Do You Mean By Experience?
See ehn! The Nigerian employer is almost always a hard nut to crack. He wants an employee less than 32 years of age with at least ten years experience. Wait! Did you get that? I have taken time out to think about the possibility of such a demand in a country where you spend almost the […]
A Candid Review of Connect Nigeria’s 2nd Writers’ Conference
Barely a week after the Nigerian general election tales had abated, Connect Nigeria came up with an inimitable creative writing conference tagged: The Business of Writing 2, which took place on 18th April, 2015 at the prestigious Protea Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. The conference attracted literary enthusiasts from all corners of the city and it had […]