In today’s world, having a degree doesn’t guarantee a good job. For most young graduates in Nigeria, unemployment has become the order of the day. With the current economic situation crisis, the unemployment rate has increased. As more jobs demand extra certifications, experience and connections for little pay, many graduates are left questioning if their…
In this edition of PoliZ Life, we spoke to Joju, a student-hustler, about how the high cost of internet data is affecting him…
Nigeria has been a bit difficult under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.
Right from the removal of fuel subsidy to the increase in the price of foodstuff known to man.
The fuel scarcity and poor electricity affected my work life in more ways than I could ever imagine.
As a remote worker, the fuel scarcity and poor electricity made it tough to keep up.
Getting fuel became a daily struggle. When I found a station with fuel, the queue was insanely long. Sometimes, they run out of fuel before it gets to my turn.
I had plans for my life after graduation. But, I figured I should register as an optometrist first, then save up for my future career path.
I graduated in 2023 after numerous ASUU strikes and I finally got an internship as an optometrist at a private clinic in Lagos.
I decided to apply for my Nigerian passport online, thinking it would be a straightforward process. Little did I know, I would end up being frustrated.
After completing the online registration, the physical capturing was next.
Abdulahi Adebayo is a data-driven social development enthusiast with over 5 years of cognate experience in international development, climate action, public finance management and accountability, public policy, democratic governance, citizens and stakeholders’ engagement, and sustainable development through open data, civic technology, project management, social research, policy advocacy, and volunteerism.
Abdulahi currently works with Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative(PLSI), a civic organisation promoting public accountability in Nigeria. He focuses on fiscal transparency, public finance management and accountability, and evidence-based policy influencing across National and Subnational governments in Nigeria.
Abdulahi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry with multiple professional certifications and he’s committed to transparent and accountable democratic governance where developments and public good are at the centre of government activities.
