YANME TV - Telling Stories of Our Everyday Lives Yanme, a community information sharing platform initiated by our partner organization Rethinking Cities, offers young people from low-income communities in Lagos the possibility of reflecting on solutions to socio-economic issues within their communities, of sharing their experiences stretching beyond their neighborhoods and engaging political decision-makers.
#EndSARS: How We Found and Lost Our Voices Comment Nigeria has rarely spoken with one voice, but the relentless police brutality has given this new generation the opportunity to find their voice, loud and determined. By Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
Beyond #EndSARS: The Movement Toward Change Must Leave No One Behind Comment Sixty years from now, it may be said that the revolution in Nigeria finally happened via Twitter and Instagram in 2020. Dr. Temilade Sesan explores what it needs to get there. By Dr. Temilade Sesan
#EndSARS: A Turning Point in Nigeria’s Politics? Interview Abiodun Baiyewu, Executive Director of Global Rights Nigeria, shares her thoughts and reflections on the #EndSARS protests and their meaning for Nigerian politics.
The #EndSARS Protests Might Be the Birth of a New Nigeria Comment The recent protests under the #EndSARS movement may be an indication of a new political era as young people find their voices and the courage to demand better governance. By Mark Amaza
Digital Rights and Privacy in Nigeria Report This report by the Paradigm Initiative explores the state of digital rights and data privacy in Nigeria. It outlines how personal data is collected and retained, and how privacy can be breached by both private and state actors. pdf
Tackling hate speech requires the protection of freedom of expression Analysis In a digitalized and increasingly polarised world, questions about how to protect freedom of expression online while curbing hate speech and online abuse, are at the centre of discussions about human rights protection. By Patricia Meléndez
Women in Nigerian Politics – Are female candidates facing cyber bullying? Social media report Compared to their male counterparts there are a limited amount of women vying for political positions in the 2019 Nigerian elections. In this article, the writer tries to analyse how these women are faring in the social media space as they take their campaign online. By Celine Isioma Uduh
The Oil Has Just Finished! Watch this imaginary news cast on the end of oil in Nigeria, with Japheth Omojuwa, well known social media personality. Watch Video