That’s according to CNET Money’s most recent survey, which found 57% of US adults don’t know how to make their home energy efficient, think upgrades are too costly or believe it won’t help them save money. That’s three big barriers to adoption in a world where our energy costs continue to rise faster than inflation. The…
WPL Demands: Take Action: Join WPL and MSC in demanding action to combat sexual violence in conflict zones. Together, let’s take a stand against this heinous crime and ensure justice for survivors. “Every new wave of warfare brings with it a rising tide of human tragedy, including new waves of war’s oldest, most silenced and…
On the occasion of the 60th Munich Security Conference, Women Political Leaders (WPL) and Munich Security Conference (MSC) calls on international leadership to take decisive action against sexual violence in conflict zones. The systematic rape of women and girls in Israel, with its subsequent online publication did not cause an international outcry. Also in Congo,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has praised the #EndBadGovernance protesters for their “noteworthy” efforts while urging the government to listen to the yearnings of its citizens. Atiku made this call on Friday through his official X handle, commending the peaceful manner in which protesters have aired their grievances. “The commencement…
Economic activities are beginning to gather pace in some parts of Nigeria following the first day of the #EndBadGovernance protest. However, in key cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt in Rivers State, and Benin City in Edo State, protests continue as demonstrators demand improvements in the harsh economic conditions. In Lagos State, protesters gathered in Ojota,…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar III, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, have jointly called for an end to the #EndBadGovernance protests sweeping across the nation. Angry youths have occupied major cities including Lagos…
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed profound dismay over the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, stating that the demonstrations have undone years of progress in the state. The Emir voiced his distress over the destruction of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) digital centre, a multi-billion naira facility aimed at equipping Kano’s youth with…
The prices of some perishable food items have plummeted by about 50 percent amid the ongoing nationwide hunger protest, according to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The protest, marked by the hashtag #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria, is scheduled to continue until August 10, aiming to draw the Federal Government’s attention to the severe economic hardships…
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command fired tear gas canisters at a group of protesters gathered at Ibom Plaza on Friday. The protesters were continuing the nationwide hunger protest for the second consecutive day. Among those affected was a journalist from the New Nigerian Newspapers in Akwa Ibom State, who was teargassed while…
