Education – Policy, ASUU strike
Written by Charles Atat The topic of education is a contentious one, with many different opinions on how it should be handled and what policies…
Category: Politics
Police Excesses: A Threat to Youth Development in Nigeria
Written By Funke Adeoye Overview The Police force is the foremost security institution in most Nations. As such, it is the “go-to” body for citizens…
The Future of Nigeria: Renegotiating Our Unity: Federalism, Restructuring, AREWA/BIAFRA/ODUDUWA
Written by Davidson Nwaonu “The unity of Nigeria is non-negotiable.” As a Nigerian, you may be familiar with this statement. For those that listen to…
Ongoing Struggle for Human Rights: Youths Inclusion in Peace and Security
Written by Ruhamah Ifere Human rights have been touted to be the inalienable rights of every human, irrespective of gender, race, sex, religion, language, political…
Democracy, Political and Civic Participation
Written By Abiye Briggs As a means of creating awareness of the power of voting, the constitutional right of every Nigerian, and encouraging eligible Nigerians…
Our Economic Aspirations and Opportunity – Youth Entrepreneurship?
Written By Mofoyeke O. Omole The Nigerian National Youth Policy (2009) defines youth as between 18 and 35 years. With the median age of 18…
Peace and Security – Police Brutality, Threat of Terrorism
Police brutality is the excessive and unwarranted use of force by law enforcement agents against a group or individuals. It is an extreme form of…
Citizen Commons Hosts 5 YANN Conversation Across 5 Different States in Nigeria to celebrate Nigeria @62
Over the weekend to celebrate Nigeria @62, we held a series of the YANN conversation Town meetings in 5 different locations in the country. The…
IN NIGERIA, POLICE HARASSMENT FORCES BUSINESS OWNERS, TECHIES TO PAY DEARLY FOR ‘DOING NOTHING’
By Niyi Oyedeji Police brutality and extortion have plagued many young Nigerians and frustrated many start-up businesses for years. In 2020, thousands of youths across…
PRESS STATEMENT – CITIZEN COMMONS INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES THE NIGERIAN YOUTH VOICE SURVEY
Thursday, 29th September 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PRESS STATEMENT – CITIZEN COMMONS INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES THE NIGERIAN YOUTH VOICE SURVEY Welcome and Protocols. Today, we are…
