Send us a text The voting process does not start on the election day. It starts the day one registers to vote. On August 18, a continued voter registration (CVR) exercise was kicked off by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), but many Nigerians appear to be unaware. In this episode of The Bearing, we investigate how the exercise is ongoing and why it is important.
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Send us a text The voting process does not start on the election day. It starts the day one registers to vote. On August 18, a continued voter registration (CVR) exercise was kicked off by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), but many Nigerians appear to be unaware. In this episode of The Bearing, we investigate how the exercise is ongoing and why it is important.
Why Young Nigerians Became Political Attack Dogs on Social Media
The Bearing
27 minutes
3 months ago
Why Young Nigerians Became Political Attack Dogs on Social Media
Send us a text It is hard to find any politician—whether campaigning for office or already in power—who does not use young people as “digital foot soldiers”, more popularly known as "Data Boys". While some of these young people benefit from the relationship—either through recognition or opportunities—others are increasingly seen by the public as "attack dogs”. What is driving this digital activism? And what does it say about Nigeria's political future? Join us on this episode of The Bearin...
The Bearing
Send us a text The voting process does not start on the election day. It starts the day one registers to vote. On August 18, a continued voter registration (CVR) exercise was kicked off by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), but many Nigerians appear to be unaware. In this episode of The Bearing, we investigate how the exercise is ongoing and why it is important.
