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Jan 18, 2018

The PIGB (Petroleum Industry Governance Bill)

Our dear Nigeria discovered Oil in 1956. Was that a gift or curse? Well, to Royal Dutch Shell, it was a gift. They were the first firm to discover oil in Nigeria after about a decade of drilling. Speaking of Dutch, ever heard of the term “Dutch disease”? “Dutch disease…

Nigeria

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The PIGB (Petroleum Industry Governance Bill)
The PIGB (Petroleum Industry Governance Bill)

Jan 16, 2018

Universal Health Insurance is a right, not a privilege

Young people feel strong. Young people feel energetic. Young people feel invincible. However, young people are human, young people get sick, and young people need health insurance to cover their medical needs. Young people are also children of old people. Those old people need healthcare. It would help if they…

Healthcare

3 min read

Universal Health Insurance is a right, not a privilege
Universal Health Insurance is a right, not a privilege

Jan 12, 2018

Help the Senate by spotting signs of drug abuse

In April last year, an American artist by the name of Logic released a song titled “1–800–273–8255.” That song title also doubles as the telephone number for America’s National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The opening lyrics go as follows: “I’ve been on the low I been taking my time I feel…

Mental Health

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Help the Senate by spotting signs of drug abuse
Help the Senate by spotting signs of drug abuse

Jan 10, 2018

Saving ourselves from Self-destruction

Back in 1987, around the time when a number of our youth suffering from drug addiction today were born, a rapper named KRS-One formed the “Stop the violence” movement. …

Drugs

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Saving ourselves from Self-destruction
Saving ourselves from Self-destruction

Jan 8, 2018

The Nigerian Senate is trying to save our Youth from addiction

It is common knowledge that a good education is the pathway to success for the youth. There’s currently an education debate going on across the globe. …

Drugs

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The Nigerian Senate is trying to save our Youth from addiction
The Nigerian Senate is trying to save our Youth from addiction

Published in Public Senate

·Dec 20, 2017

If Only!… #NotTooYoungToRun

Earlier this week, an intriguing Presidential campaign flier surfaced online It features Biola Alabi, founder and Managing Partner of Bola Alabi media (pictured below), and Fela Durotoye, CEO of the Gemstone Group, a leadership development institution. …

Politics

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If Only!… #NotTooYoungToRun
If Only!… #NotTooYoungToRun

Published in Public Senate

·Dec 19, 2017

Meet Nigeria’s future

With the Nigerian Senate passing the #NotToYoungToRun Bill, We asked some Nigerian youth what they would do different if they were in office…and they gave us varying answers which has provided some insights into the pressing issues facing the Nigerian youth. Originally published at thepublicsenate.com.ng on December 5, 2017.

Nigeria

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Published in Public Senate

·Dec 19, 2017

The Senate Whistleblower Protection Bill in Action — Public Senate

What would you do with N421 million? At the current exchange rate of N364/$, that’s $1.1 million. The type of windfall that can guarantee a better life for the average Nigerian. Credit to the Senate for passing the Whistleblower Protection bill this year. …

Nigeria

3 min read

The Senate Whistleblower Protection Bill in Action — Public Senate
The Senate Whistleblower Protection Bill in Action — Public Senate

Published in Public Senate

·Dec 19, 2017

Nigeria Needs Job Growth And Tax Revenue, So, Legalize…

It’s really not as shocking as it sounds. To be clear, to make the case that Prostitution be legalized is not to say that we want out daughters and sons going into the field of work. That’s their choice to make as adults but when one considers that most sex…

Feminism

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Nigeria Needs Job Growth And Tax Revenue, So, Legalize…
Nigeria Needs Job Growth And Tax Revenue, So, Legalize…

Published in Public Senate

·Dec 19, 2017

10 Things The Nigerian Senate Did In 2017

If the Senate had a theme song for 2017, what would it be? “Work” by Rihanna featuring Drake comes to mind and the opening lyrics “Work, work, work, work work” are quite appropriate to personify the effort that was put into identifying key areas of Nigeria that need improvement, and…

Nigeria

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10 Things The Nigerian Senate Did In 2017
10 Things The Nigerian Senate Did In 2017
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