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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

Posted on July 15, 2020

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RNV Electoral Reforms Letter to the Senate President.

Greetings to you and the entire cohort of the 9th National Assembly. We hope that this meets you well. We write on behalf of Raising New Voices Initiative, a non governmental organization focused on youth inclusion and the legislative reforms that impact on young people in Nigeria, chief of which is the current amendment to the Electoral Act, 2010. Our writing to you at this time is of utmost importance and urgency at this stage in our national life. As young people...

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by New Voices

Posted on June 24, 2020

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Raising New Voices Presents “Leading Advocacy Causes” Series

Raising New Voices Initiative is having the 6th class of her 'New Voices Citizens Fellowship'. As the Corona Virus Pandemic still persists, it would be online and we are using this opportunity to invite members of the public as we present to you 'Leading The Causes' series for over 3 days. The event which will be for three days will take place on Zoom between July 1 and July 3. Details are below Day 1 - July 1st Guest Speaker - Olumide Climate,...

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by Thehassanian

Posted on June 24, 2020

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LEAD THE PEOPLE: 4TH JULY Global Panel on Youth Leadership & BOOK Launch

Jude Feranmi, Convener of Raising New Voices Initiative will be releasing his second book, Lead The People, via an online book launch which will feature a global panel on youth leadership. Background For The Event Our world is changing. In the 21st century, there is a rapid evolution of our world from what it was - sustainable, self-recycling, regenerative, abundant - to what it could become - unsustainable, degrading, unequal, dying. As we march towards the future, our generation is faced with...

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by New Voices

Posted on June 16, 2020

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Lead Change With Me by Jude ‘Feranmi

8 YEARS have now passed since I started organising to bring change to my country. READ REVIEWS, PRE-ORDER The Book or DOWNLOAD a FREE Chapter I remember vividly in 2012 when I and my childhood friend Tolu Taiwo brought young people together to discuss the issue of post-secondary school education and how young girls were getting pregnant and young boys were becoming fathers in Ilesha. We started organising to change that. Since then, I have worked with more young people than I can count on different issues to say, “This...

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by Thehassanian

Posted on May 12, 2020

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Raising New Voices’ Training On ‘How To Get Involved Politically In Nigeria’

With the advent of COVID 19, many Nigerians have begun to see the essence of governance and why the government is so important to the everyday lives of citizens. This understanding or revelation (as you may) has brought up people wanting to get involved as the little aspect they can and be able to influence the decision making machinery of the state post-COVID 19. In line with our mandate at Raising New Voices, we are inviting the general public to join...

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by Thehassanian

Posted on April 10, 2020

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Revolutionising Leadership In Nigeria

AUTHORED BY ADEBANKE ILORI OYENIYI Elections in Nigeria have been ranked to be among the most expensive elections in the world with the country outspending big countries and economies like India, The United Kingdom and Canada. According to data prepared by the National Institute for Legislative Studies in 2015, Nigeria with 67 million registered voters spent $625 million during the 2015 elections while India with 815 million registered voters spent $600 million. Interestingly, this expenditure did not include expenses incurred by...

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by New Voices

Posted on March 9, 2020

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Crowdfunding As Tool For Changing The Face Of Elections

AUTHORED BY DENNIS AMATA Across the globe, contesting for political positions involves key strategies, proper planning and execution. Consequently, funding such operations remains a germane consideration, as a result, political candidates/political parties employ diverse means and as well, solicit for donations from individuals who believe in their vision. For years, this has been the traditional method of funding political operations until the early 2000s when political candidates began to place much focus on the digital space. In the early 2000s, only the...

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by Thehassanian

Posted on November 6, 2019

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GIRL CHILD; NVCF Fellow Aderemi Queen Fisayo, motivates and encourages young girls with her organisation

Queenstouch global initiative is an advocacy group run by Fisayo Queen, they advocate on issues bothered around sexual and gender-based violence, the mental health of teenagers and fundamental human rights for young people. The organisation creates a safe space for young people to talk about their mental health. ...

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by Thehassanian