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Posted on December 10, 2020

VIDEO: RNV Makes Case for Youth Participation Via Electoral Reforms at NASS

In what was a robust presentation of ideas, recommendations and positions, Raising New Voices initiative made a case for reforms in our electoral process to guarantee the participation of young people in our political leadership in Nigeria. Having submitted a memorandum on electoral reforms of our positions, Jude 'Feranmi, Convener of the organisation and the movement gave a 5 minute speech that rounded up the series of speeches for the public hearing. Watch the video below. [embed]https://youtu.be/1Ps-mt8xkOA[/embed]...

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by New Voices

Posted on December 7, 2020

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[DOWNLOAD]: Raising New Voices Submits Memoranda on Electoral Reforms

In response to the call for memoranda on electoral reforms by the joint committee of the National Assembly on INEC and Electoral Matters and in preparation for the Public Hearing on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, Raising New Voices has submitted our memoranda presenting our positions to the committee on the various amendments that are required for a more inclusive electoral process. These propose reforms in our memoranda will guarantee a level playing field for young people interested in putting themselves...

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by New Voices

Posted on November 16, 2020

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Jude ‘Feranmi, JFK is Nominee for The Future Africa Prize for Governance

We are elated to announce that Jude ‘Feranmi who is the Convener of our organisation has been nominated to receive The Future Africa Prize for Governance in 2020 owed largely to his work with Raising New Voices Initiative. As part of the 2020 cohort, he is nominated alongside the two commissioners of youth and sports in Oyo State and Kwara State, Hon Seun Fakorede and Hon Joanna Kolo who were appointed by their governors to head the youth ministry in their...

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by New Voices

Posted on October 26, 2020

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<900 Days To 2023 Elections: Nominate A Young Competent Nigerian

Against the backdrop of the awakening of Nigerian Citizens to our power to make change happen and fight for the possibility of a better Nigeria, all of us at Raising New Voices Initiative are glad to announce the start of preparations for our #BreakTheHold2023 Campaign. As the recent agitations have shown, we must have representatives who feel the pulse of the people and take action towards reform before citizens are left with no choice but to occupy the streets. We must...

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by New Voices

Posted on October 15, 2020

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Report on Raising New Voices’ Independent Day Convention; The Next 20 Years, A Generational Shift

On the 1st of October, 2020, Raising New Voices Initiative brought together young leaders within its network for a convention focused on what needs to be done for the next 20 years if we must achieve the vision we have set for Nigeria in 2050 - to be the innovation capital of the world and one of the most prosperous countries. Speakers were invited to speak to this topic and engage from a social, economic and political perspective. With the aim...

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by Thehassanian

Posted on September 12, 2020

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VIDEO: Electoral Reform Show With Adebanke Ilori & Ariyo Toye

Every week, our Executive Director Banke Ilori oyeniyi talks about electoral reforms on African Independent Television on The weekend Show between 8-10am every saturdays. This segment of the show is called the electoral reform segment. This is part of our effort to push further for Electoral reforms in Nigeria. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KviUyW47ImI ...

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by Thehassanian

Posted on September 5, 2020

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VIDEO: Maiden Episode of the Electoral Reforms Show on AIT

Every Saturday, Banke of Raising New Voices and Ariyo of Center for Liberty talk about a certain segment of electoral reforms on the Weekend Show on AIT between 8am to 10am. Incase you missed today's conversation, Please watch it here; https://youtu.be/aww9nf8AzRs ...

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by Thehassanian

Posted on August 4, 2020

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Interested in Speaking To Other Young People on Electoral Reforms?

The International Youth Day for 2020 is slated for August 12th. As a youth-oriented organisation, Raising New Voices is hosting an international youth summit for young Nigerians around the world on the 13th of August 2020. The theme for this year will be 'Electoral Reforms And Youth Inclusion'. In line with our mission, vision and goal, we would love to hear diverse opinions on electoral reforms and we are inviting every well-meaning young Nigerian leader to speak on the issue of Electoral...

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by Thehassanian

Posted on August 3, 2020

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A Call to Action for All Nigerian Youths

Dear Nigerian Youths, Our future is being mortgaged by our current leaders. There is no further testimony to this than the ongoing probe of the Niger Delta Development Commission and the ongoing investigation of the immediate past Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission into the re-looting of the recovered loot by corrupt leaders. To make matters worse, not only are the current resources of government being pilfered away, loans and more loans are being advanced by international institutions...

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by Thehassanian

Posted on August 3, 2020

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SAFEGUARDING THE FUTURE OF THE YOUTHS OF NIGERIA: A STAND AGAINST THE NATION’S BALLOONING DEBT AND HUMONGOUS CORRUPTION.

Join Nigerian Youths All Over to SIGN This Document | 139 Signatures At 12:00 PM 6th August [ninja_form id='10'] At the start of the current democratic dispensation in 1999, our nation's economy was in dire straits, no thanks to the crippling debt burden that was hanging over our necks. The preceding military regimes had borrowed to stupor, with no care in the world about how subsequent generations would repay. International creditors were at our door threatening fire and brimstone. It was a...

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by Thehassanian