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Policies and Legislations that will advance Nigeria in 2021 (part 1)

Policies are strategies carefully mapped out for implementation to achieve stated objectives. Usually, these policies are situated within the ambits of existing or created piece of legislations. Critics of the Buhari-led administration have accused the administration of running with inconsistent, incoherent and unsustainable policies while others have argued the absence of well thought out plans and policies to better the lives of Nigerians as well as their means of livelihood. One of the major ...

Jan 18, 2021•44 min

Review of major events of the year 2020

The year 2020 has been an historic year in view of the various happenings with the year. There are various issues that stand out in the year. On this edition of the programme, we shall be having a review of those major events as we assess the challenges, emerging issues and way forward as the year winds down gradually. Notable among this events are of insecurity ranging from farmer-herdsmen attacks, increased kidnapping, banditry and insurgency. Other major talking points are the issues of the C...

Dec 29, 2020•45 min

2020 in Retrospect: Review of Major talking points of the year

The year 2020 has been a historic year given the various happenings within the year. Various issues stand out in the year which has been our major talking points and driven our advocacy on this platform within the year. On this edition of the Building Bridges, we shall be having a review of those major talking points as we assess the challenges, emerging issues, and way forward as the year winds down gradually. Notable among these are issues of insecurity ranging from the farmer – herdsmen attac...

Dec 24, 2020•50 min

Road traffic peculiarities during the yuletide season; Useful tips

In the last edition of Building Bridges, we discussed issues surrounding the ember months. We dwelt on peculiar issues of the season with local relevance to the well-being of the general public. In this edition, we shall further our discussion by focusing on the road traffic peculiarities of the yuletide season. This period (Christmas and new year celebration) is accompanied by increased human activities leading to increased vehicular activities and travels as the case may be. This usually leads...

Dec 24, 2020•49 min

Yuletide Season: Security and Safety Tips

Throughout Nigeria there are high levels of violent street crime including muggings, kidnappings, carjacking and armed robbery. December is traditionally a busy month for every one of us as it’s the time during which we celebrate Christmas and usher into the New Year: during this season, many of will be out for shopping, socializing, while other will travel up country and visit families and friends. While the security personnel work hard to identify criminals and deter their activities, heighten...

Dec 22, 2020•52 min

Gender Issues: 16 Days of Activism in view

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off every 25th November to 10thDecember. It was started at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. Before the COVID-19 pandemic...

Dec 15, 2020•52 min

IMPEDIMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT: FOOD INSECURITY IN NIGERIA

One of the important and crucial debates in the world today is how to provide sufficient food for over 7 billion people in the world. In 2019, 690 million people were suffering from hunger globally, while about 135 million people in 55 countries and territories were suffering from acute food insecurity with Africa accounting for 73 million of this figure. Food insecurity is one of the major challenges of most African governments occasioned by an increasing number of people living in extreme pove...

Dec 01, 2020•48 min

BUILDING BRIDGES 25TH NOV 2020 - Good Governance..Demand for basic amenities (water)

In the last couple of weeks, we have been discussing broad issues surrounding good governance especially as it concerns us as a nation. While still focusing on the issues of good governance, today, we will be narrowing down on the demand for basic amenities Vis-à-vis Government’s willingness and otherwise in delivering its own part of on social contract for the benefit of the masses. On this edition of Building Bridges, we shall be narrowing our gaze on the provision of water as a form of basic ...

Nov 25, 2020•46 min

Community perspective on sexual and gender base violence.

With the 16 Days Activism against Gender-Based Violence with the theme:"Orange the World" which kick starts 25 November to 10 December. There is a call on governments, CSOs, Women's organisations, Media, Public and Private sector, UN system to join forces in addressing the global pandemic of violence against gender.

Nov 24, 2020•53 min

Community Perspectives on Sexual and Gender Violence: Cultures, Myths, Tradition and Orientations

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with the global theme:”Orange the World” is an international campaign that takes place each year. It commences on 25 November, the international Day for the elimination of violence against women, to 10 December, indicating that women are the most pervasive breach of human right worldwide. The campaign is a multi-year effort aimed at preventing and eliminating violence against gender around the world. There is a call on governments, Civil Society,...

Nov 24, 2020•53 min

High cost of governance; cost of maintaining our public officials

On this episode of Building Bridges, we dwelt on the high cost of maintaining our public officials and means of holding them accountable. We had a thought provoking telephone conversation with Mr. Olaleye Olaniyi, a senior research analyst with Budgit Nigeria, Mr. Santos Ayuba Larab, Erudite reasearcher, historian and public affairs commentator as well as Mr. Kabiru Sabo, Programmes Manager of TEKAN Peace Desk and a public affairs commentator. There was a shocking revelation on how Nigeria moved...

Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 11Ep. 3

BB - High cost of governance in Nigeria

On this episode of Building Bridges, we engaged Mr. Santos Ayuba Larab and Mr. Kabiru Sabo on the high cost of governance in Nigeria relating to the bogus salaries, allowances and administrative costs of our public officials viz-a-viz what the ordinary Nigerian worker earns. It's a call to action for citizens to be aware of government budgeting, implementation, and tracking for effective delivery of dividends such as quality infrastructure and a better life for all beyond just spending on a few ...

Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Season 11Ep. 2

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