#Nigerian Election

[gonegrlwheredidugo]

man i love this place but it's breaking my heart everyday

obongjayar, wind sailor

how im feeling abt this absolute sham of an election going on. like do we count for anything whatsoever?

[biglisbonnews]

Shorties: this powerful animation commemorates the lives lost in Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests Shorties spotlights films with bold ideas and fresh perspectives via an exciting new generation of POC filmmakers. Nigeria has long been a country fraught with political turbulence met with public outrage. From the #EndSARS (Special Anti-Robbery Squad) protests and online campaigns at the end of 2020, to the assiduous cost of living crisis, and a […] The post Shorties: this powerful animation commemorates the lives lost in Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests appeared first on gal-dem. https://gal-dem.com/shorties-the-days-to-follow/

[nirvnabj]

Photo of the week: Keep moving forward

Perspective Nigeria – Bauchi Road – Eyes of a Lagos Boy It has been a nail biting wait, filled with a lot of back and forth exchanges on social media and beyond in the aftermath of the voting exercise of Nigeria’s general election. There are currently winners and losers in the Senate- House of Representatives, while Citizens stand by for the main results to be announced as votes are still being…

[benjaminwatchworld]

Rants on the Watch 4

If you have contacts in Nigeria you must most likely think Peter Obi is going to win the election this weekend. The youth think he is their man because he is in his early 60s and the youngest out of the 18 presidential candidates of which only 1 is female in Africa’s most populous country. If we are to go by the regional theory in the sense of Nigeria we can’t have anyone getting 50%+1 in the…

[idontcarecarebear]

I hate being a woman; as the world goes on, all I want to do is rip my breast and ovaries from my flesh and live as a thing so I may finally be safe.

[blessedmoonsoul]

ok might be my third world privilege but if i had the option to vote for someone who I agreed with 30-40% of their policies i won't be excited or pleased abt it but I'd be in that polling booth doing my part idk

[chrisevansmentee]

y'all the general elections in my country is tomorrow and i'm nervous. this election is a really good thing, it's like a dream come true please pray for us.

[gurutrends]

2027 Elections Will Be Nigerians Vs APC — Makinde

The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde believes the 2027 general elections will be a contest between Nigerians and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Makinde made the remark in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday during the commissioning of the South-West zonal secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).   Earlier today, we commissioned the Soji Adagunodo House which will…

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Edo Decides 2024: Battle for Obaseki's Successor Unfolds

A thrilling 3-way race unfolds in Edo Decides 2024 as 2.249 million voters choose Obaseki’s successor Touchaheart – As the sun rises over Edo State, the stage is set for a political spectacle that will shape the future of this vibrant Nigerian state. Today, Edo Decides who will succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki, with 2.249 million eligible voters poised to make their voices heard across 4,519…

[sageglobalresponse]

Meet 4 British-Nigerians who won UK parliament seats

The British citizens on Thursday, July 4, 2024, trooped out to the polling units to elect members of parliament that will form a new government.

In the election, the Labour Party won overwhelmingly to secure 412 seats out of 650 to end the 14-year rule of the Conservatives, reports Saturday PUNCH.

Consequently, the Labour leader, Keir Starmer has been officially appointed as the British Prime Minister, after Rishi Sunak conceded defeat and resigned as Tory leader.

Presenting, four prominent British-Nigerians were victorious at the polls:

Kemi Badenoch returns as Tory MP despite Conservatives’ ouster

Renowned British-Nigerian in the United Kingdom Parliament, Kemi Badenoch, won her seat in North West Essex in the July 4 Parliamentary elections.

Badenoch was re-elected as a Conservative Party member of Parliament despite a landslide loss of the Tories to the Labour Party.

She won with 19,360 votes defeating her main challenger, Labour’s Issy Waiter, who garnered 16,750 votes.

Speaking shortly after her victory at the polls, Badenoch said, “Many of my friends and colleagues have lost their seats. They have served their country with distinction. Their service will never be in vain. But the public have spoken and they have said loud and clear that the Conservatives have lost their trust.”

Born on January 2, 1980, Badenoch served as Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade from 2023 to 2024. She also served as the President of the Board of Trade and Minister for Women and Equalities from 2022 to 2024.

Resilient, bold and diligent, Badenoch was tipped to succeed the immediate past UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, as she showed interest after Liz Truss resigned in October 2022.

The 44-year-old British politician has been in the UK Parliament representing Saffron Walden as an MP from 2017.

Badenoch studied Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Sussex and got a Master’s degree in 2003. She also studied Law at Birkbeck, University of London.

She got married to Hamish Badenoch in 2012 and is blessed with three children.

Businessman Bayo Alaba wins Newcastle for Labour Party

British-Nigerian businessman, Bayo Alaba, won the Southend East and Rochford for Labour Party.

Alaba won with 15,395 votes against the Conservative Party’s candidate, Gavin Haran with 11,368 votes.

Widely known as a successful former Parachute Regiment soldier, and youth mentor, Alaba is currently serving as the first black councillor for the London Borough of Redbridge.

Born and raised in Forest Gate, east London, Alaba is a Board Trustee for Phoenix Resource Centre, a sustainable charity with operations in the UK and abroad.

Commenting on his victory, Alaba said, “The people of Southend East Rochford have put their trust in our changed Labour Party. Now is the time to deliver.

“This will be the greatest thing of my life. I will work every day to repay the trust you put in me,” he added.

Former Shadow Minister, Taiwo Owatemi who staged comeback

A former Member of Parliament of Nigerian descent, Taiwo Owatemi, also won the UK Parliament election in Coventry North West for the Labour Party.

Owatemi polled 19,696 votes to defeat her main rival, Tom Mercer from the Tories, who secured 8,522 votes.

She served as the Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities from September 2021 to September 2022.

Born on July 22, 1992, Owatemi who grew up in Plumstead was first elected into the UK Parliament in 2019.

The 31-year-old politician got a Master’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Kent. She worked at a cancer unit in Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust before venturing into politics.

Owatemi was a member of Labour Friends of Israel and part of the delegation that travelled to the country in February 2023.

After her victory in the election, Owatemi, who was a spokesperson for the Medical Research Council, said, “Words cannot express my gratitude to the people of Coventry North West. Your trust in me, in our shared vision, for a brighter future, is truly humbling.”

“It is the honour of my life to represent you and I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure your voices are represented,” she added.

Chi Onwurah continues winning streak

Chi Onwurah has been re-elected as an MP to represent Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West for the Labour Party in the UK Parliament election.

Onwurah came victorious with 18,875 votes on July 4 as the Labour Party recorded a landslide win that unseated the Tories.

Before the election, Onwurah born on April 12, 1965 was the Shadow Minister for Industrial Strategy.

The 59-year-old born in Wallsend, who was first elected into the UK Parliament in 2010, defeated her closest opponent Ashton Muncaster of the Reform Party who had 7,815 votes.

She attended Kenton School, Newcastle and got a degree in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College London.

In her remarks after the secured victory, Onwurah said, “Thank you from the Labour team to everyone in Newcastle Central and West for putting your confidence in Labour and electing me as your Member of Parliament. We will not let you down!”

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The final list of candidates for the 2024 NBA general elections has been published.

The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has published on its website the final list of candidates qualified to contest in the forthcoming 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) General Elections and the offices/positions they are vying for. Meanwhile, today, June 3, 2024, is the last day for verifying voter data. To confirm your details on the Voters’ List, kindly click the…

[ekechi]

Freedom: My 2 Kobo Reflections On Nigeria's Chequered History

What does freedom mean to you? [Random Thoughts of what freedom means to me in Nigeria. Culled from various notes.]As some one living in Nigeria, our understanding and practice of freedom is somewhat skewed, selective and absurd sometimes. Although we claim to be a democratic nation, the reality is far from the ideal. Our freedom is restricted by government corruption, oppression, and lack of…

[canadianabroadvery]

“ ... we must examine is the failure of the left to articulate and bring into public critique the neoliberal model that all the candidates fully endorsed. Many young Nigerians believe if Nigeria works, it will work for everyone, and that “good governance” is the answer to the myriad problems the country faces. The politics of disorder and the intentionality of chaos are often overlooked in favor of the “corrupt leader” indictment. The left was divided between the Labor Party, whose presidential flag bearer ran on a neoliberal rather than pro worker or socialist platform, and the African Action Congress, who ran on a socialist manifesto, but failed to capture the imaginations of young people or win them over to socialist politics and ideology ...”

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How Will Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidency Affect The Nigerian Real Estate Sector?

On the 1st day of March 2023, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was declared the winner of the much anticipated 2023 General Elections, one filled with tension, intrigue and drama. His pronouncement as the winner has left a lot of citizens and the world at large curious about what to expect during his tenure, especially in terms of economic policies and initiatives.

This article seeks to examine the possible implications of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence as President of Nigeria on the real estate sector and its stakeholders.

The emergence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President although unsurprising to most has been deemed by many entrepreneurs, business owners and business-minded citizens as a welcome development which will help fast-track the recovery of the Nigerian economy.

Nigeria, despite being one of the largest oil-producing countries in the world, has 40% of its citizens (83 million people) still living below the poverty line, while another 25% (53 million) are vulnerable.

In addition to an external debt standing at $32.86 billion as reported by the Debt Management Office.

Nigeria has also been experiencing high inflation rates in recent years. In August 2021, the inflation rate was 17.38%, the highest in four years.

With a fast-rising high unemployment rate of 33.3% as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics.

The reason for this belief is predicated on the tested and proven track record of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a spotlight on his time as Governor of Lagos state, where his contributions helped solidify its position as the economic capital of the country and also ranking amongst the fourth wealthiest city on the African continent.

As the governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007, Bola Ahmed Tinubu implemented several economic policies that contributed to the growth and development of the state. Some of his notable economic achievements include:

•Tax Reforms: Tinubu implemented a tax reform program that helped increase the internally generated revenue of Lagos State. The reforms included the introduction of the Personal Income Tax Act, the Hotel Occupancy and Restaurant Consumption Law, and the Land Use Charge Law.

•Infrastructure Development: Tinubu initiated several projects aimed at improving the infrastructure of Lagos State. Some of these projects include the construction of new roads, bridges, and flyovers, and the expansion of the water transportation system.

•Investment Promotion: Tinubu implemented policies to encourage investment in Lagos State. He initiated the development of the Lekki Free Trade Zone, an industrial and commercial hub that is a model for economic development and has attracted significant investment from both local and foreign investors.

He established the Lagos State Investment Promotion Agency (LASIPA) to promote investment in the state, and also provided incentives to investors such as tax breaks and land allocations.

•Poverty Alleviation: Tinubu implemented programs aimed at reducing poverty in Lagos State. He established the Lagos State Poverty Alleviation Program (LASPAP), which provided micro-credit loans, vocational training, and other support services to low-income residents.

•Education: Tinubu implemented policies aimed at improving the quality of education in Lagos State. He established the Lagos State University (LASU), and also introduced the Eko Project, which aimed at improving the infrastructure and quality of primary and secondary schools in the state.

•Health: Tinubu implemented several health policies aimed at improving the healthcare system in Lagos State. He established the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), and also provided free healthcare services to children under the age of five and pregnant women.

Tinubu’s economic policies helped transform Lagos State into one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa during his tenure as governor.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies and initiatives as outlined in his manifesto if effectively implemented will have a positive impact on the Nigerian real estate sector.

For example, he might prioritize infrastructural development and housing projects to improve the availability and affordability of housing for Nigerians. This could potentially create new opportunities for real estate developers, builders, and investors, as well as increase demand for related services such as architecture, engineering, and construction.

Additionally, if Tinubu’s presidency were to lead to greater political stability and economic growth in Nigeria, this could have a positive effect on the real estate sector. A stable political environment and a growing economy could lead to increased investment in the sector, as well as higher demand for commercial and residential properties.

However, it is important to note that these are all potential outcomes and that the impact of a Tinubu presidency on the real estate sector would depend on a variety of factors, including his specific policies and initiatives, as well as broader economic and social trends in Nigeria.

In conclusion, members of the business community in Nigeria, especially the stakeholders in the real estate sector are curious to see how his policies and initiatives towards economic growth, infrastructure, foreign investment and ease of doing business will unfold and most importantly be implemented. As government policy is one of the major factors that drive the economy and the real estate sector.