Continuous Voters’ Registration: Time to Get Involved is Now
Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the date for the commencement of the continuous voters’ registration. The exercise is set to begin on ...
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SING Voice: Ekiti Bye-Election Shootings and our Democracy
Again, the nation woke up to the recurring decimal in our election process with the reported shootings and killings of compatriots whose only crime was ...
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Kwara Hijab Controversy: Shouldn’t We Rather Focus on Quality Education for our Children?
Over the past week, the nation was again caught in the web of controversy and public discussions around wearing of hijab to schools in Kwara ...
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Code 3, Technology and Education in Nigeria
One of the most affected sectors as a result of the pandemic is the educational sector. The initial lockdown which was largely unprepared for by ...
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PPPRA PROJECTED FUEL PRICE: SING NIGERIA CALLS FOR CAUTION
In what could be described as a disturbing news emerging from the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency’ (PPPRA) price template for March, 2021, the price ...
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The Looming Danger in our Education System (3)
The Looming Danger in our Education System (3) One of the best ways of measuring success in a particular area is comparing one’s progress with ...
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The Looming Danger in our Education System (2)
In the 2020 Digital Quality of Life (DQL) report, which benchmarked internet affordability, internet quality, electronic infrastructure, electronic government, and electronic security in 85 countries, ...
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The Looming Danger in our Education System
According to figures from the UNICEF, one in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria; and despite the fact that primary education ...
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Press Release -IWD 2021: Let’s Choose To Challenge for Equality in a COVID-19 World
On the 15th of February, Nigerians and indeed the world, beamed with joy and celebration as we saw the emergence of the versatile and consummate ...
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Concession of Federal Roads: The Way Forward?
On January 31, while receiving Certificate of Compliance for the concession of federal roads, the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, announced that ...
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The Staggering Unemployment Figures in the Context of SING Nigeria’s Code 3 Project
According to available data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s unemployment rate as at the second quarter of 2020 is estimated at 27.1%, ...
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Renovation Works at the Digital Skills Development Centre, Opume Community, Bayelsa State.
One of the flagship projects of the Sustainable Initiatives for Nurturing Growth (SING) Nigeria, the “Digital Skills Development Centre” in Opume Community, Ogbia Local Government ...
Read MoreCODE 3 EXPANSION PLAN
Our earlier communication on the Code-3 Project suggested a nationwide expansion in the face of the glaring digital inequality in the underserved communities. Activities are underway to begin advocacy and partnerships with stakeholders that will lead to rapid digital inclusion for the underprivileged children which we strongly believe, will be a strategic move for the nation. Our Code3 Project will focus on developing skills of children in rural communities in digital skills on the following 3 three pillars: Learn, Innovate, ...
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Jangebe Alleged Abduction: SING Nigeria Condemns Reports, Calls for Security Vigilance in Schools
Concerned with the growing insecurity issues across the nation and the reported abduction of unspecified number of students in the early hours of Friday, the ...
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SING Nigeria Set to Partner Rep Members on Creative Intelligence, Digital Skill Development for Youths
Sustainable Initiative for Nurturing Growth (SING) Nigeria said it has secured endorsement and partnership with over 50 House of Representative members to undergo a nationwide ...
Read MoreA New Opportunity To Touch More Lives
Dear Partner, I am delighted to welcome you to the New Year and thank you immensely for your consistent support despite the challenges and uncertainties that characterized the year 2020. Your partnership gave us the needed boost to drive our vision to strengthen electoral processes, build human capital and advocate for environmental sustainability. Our journey as a nation last year unpacked the peculiarities that make the vision of SING Nigeria a priority. We observed the detrimental effect of stacked-up years ...
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“Vote Buying may Influence Ondo Election” -SING Nigeria
“Vote Buying may Influence Ondo Election”…. SING Sustainable Initiative for Nurturing Growth (SING) one of INEC’s accredited election observers group, has said that vote buying ...
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SING Nigeria condemns rising cases of violence in Ondo State
Ondo election is just days away and the atmosphere in the state have become tensed with all forms of violent attacks in campaigns. It becomes ...
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Ondo Election 2020: Candidates yet to provide clear and visible manifestos
Ondo state governorship election is only a few days away and electorates are yet to feel the pulse in terms of the expectations. Most of ...
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Survey Shows Edo Voters May Vote Across Party Lines – SING Nigeria
Except in the area of logistics, whoever wins Saturday Election can be sure that party played minimal role in his victory. According to the issues ...
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SING Nigeria Applaud US Embassy For Banning Election Riggers in Bayelsa, Kogi State
By: Benedict Aguele . …. Says it will serve as a deterrent to others SING Nigeria has commended the American Embassy in Nigeria for banning ...
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Edo2020: Campaign marred with threats and counter threats from major contenders while plans are on top gear for vote-buying.
SING Nigeria has recently conducted pre-election investigations in Edo state and has noticed that the the forthcoming election is witnessing a setback from various quarters, ...
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Edo/Ondo2020: SING Nigeria Urge Politicians to Focus Their Campaigns on Issues
September 19 2020, is Edo State Governorship elections and campaigns are at top gears for all political parties but it has become worrisome as the ...
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Edo 2020: SING Nigeria Condemns Violent Attack at the Oba’s Palace.
SING Nigeria in very strong terms condemns the unfortunate violent attack that transpired at the entrance to the Palace of the Oba of Benin by ...
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Stakeholders Laud Umana Umana, on OGFZA Landmark Transformation
Stakeholders have commended the managing Director of Oil and Gas Free Zones Hon. Umana Umana over efforts by his leadership to actualize the much anticipated ...
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STAKEHOLDERS ADVOCATE STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING THE OIL AND GAS FREE ZONES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITION.
Stakeholders have advocated for a Repositioning the Oil and Gas Free Zones for Global Competitiveness. Speaking at the Webinar organised by SING Nigeria, a good ...
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SING Nigeria Caution Rivers Residents over Eating Dead Fishes Floating at the shores of Some River Bank in the State
SING Nigeria is calling on the people of Rivers State to avoid scooping fishes that has been washed down the ocean in the last few ...
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SING Nigeria Applaud FG’s Lockdown Directive, Demands Palliative Measure.
Sustainable Initiative for Nurturing Growth (SING), wishes to call on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related ...
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SING Demands National Quarantine over COVID-19
SING, just like other Nigerians and the global community is seriously worried about the rising trend in the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, which has ...
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Inside Kaduna school where students come with wrappers to sit on floors
Renovation contract awarded since 2017 – State government It has become routine for students to walk into class rooms with wrappers, mats and polythene bags ...
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GOING TOGETHER, WE CAN GO EVEN FARTHER IN THE YEAR 2020
Dear Compatriots, Trusting we all had an amazing new year and are fired up for what the 2020’s hold for us as individuals and as ...
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37 BILLION NAIRA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY RENOVATION BUDGET INSENSITIVE.
It came to SING Nigeria as a rude shock that the Federal Government had approved the sum of 37billion Naira for the renovation of the ...
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INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT IS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE OF THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA – SING
Nigeria is a signatory to the Universal declaration on human rights, Article 3 of which guarantees “the right to life……. and security of person”, while ...
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SING NIGERIA CALLS FOR STRENGTHENING OF LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE WOMEN’S RIGHTS
SING Nigeria stands with the world today in speaking out against the pervasive culture of rape, in commemoration of the United Nations’ International Day for ...
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PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE 2019 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION OBSERVATION IN BAYELSA STATE
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#BAYELSADECIDES2019: IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO CHART A NEW COURSE FOR THE STATE.
As the people of Bayelsa go to the polls today, SING Nigeria as a nonpartisan observer of the process hereby wish to present her pre-election ...
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SING ELECTION ADVOCACY VISIT TO TOMBIA COMMUNITY
SING ELECTION ADVOCACY VISIT TO TOMBIA COMMUNITY A cross section of members of the SING Nigeria Election Observation Team in Bayelsa state, today visited the ...
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Bayelsa Governorship Election; SING opens Situation Room, cautions against violence.
As the election process towards the 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa State unfold, a front line Civil Society Organisation, Sustainable Initiative for Nurturing Growth SING, ...
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BAYELSA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION UPDATE: NUJ TO WORK WITH SING NIGERIA
BAYELSA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION UPDATE: NUJ TO WORK WITH SING NIGERIA As the 2019 Bayelsa state governorship election draws closer, the leadership of the SING Nigeria ...
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SING Nigeria Commends President Buhari for Ordering Forensic Audit of NDDC from 2001-2019
SING Nigeria has applauded the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari in ordering the forensic audit of the operations of the Niger Delta Development Commission from ...
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BAYELSA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS UPDATE: SING TO DEPLOY OVER ONE THOUSAND OBSERVERS FOR THE BAYELSA ELECTIONS.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released its list of accredited domestic and international observers for the 2019 Governorship elections in Bayelsa state. This ...
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SING Nigeria To Empower Twenty Thousand Youth With Skills Under It’s Code 3 Project
A non-government organization, SING Nigeria, which works in the Niger Delta region to promote sustainable development through youth involvement, good governance and environmental justice, has ...
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SING Foundation Seeks Partnership With LEADERSHIP
A non-governmental organisation, SING Foundation has sought the partnership of LEADERSHIP on the development of the Niger Delta region. The foundation’s finance and control manager, ...
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SING Foundation Calls For A Holistic Approach To Dealing With The Menace Of Drug Abuse
The SING Foundation has received and carefully reviewed the position of the European Union and the National Democratic Institute and International Republican Institute joint Election ...
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Release Of Iri/Ndi And European Union Election Monitoring Reports: It Is Time To Start Preparations For A More Credible Process In 2023
The SING Foundation has received and carefully reviewed the position of the European Union and the National Democratic Institute and International Republican Institute joint Election ...
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World Environment Day: SING Calls For End To Gas Flaring In Niger Delta
As the world celebrates the World Environment Day, a day set aside by the United Nations (UN) to mark the global event, a Pan-Niger Delta ...
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Gas Flaring in the Niger Delta: Our Future in Danger!!
Take a moment; imagine a land so blessed in bountiful natural resources, diverse cultures, beautiful water bodies and a welcoming spirit among its people. Now ...
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SING Foundation Commemorates World Menstrual Hygiene Day
The SING Foundation, a non-profit organization, working in the areas of youth involvement, good governance and environmental justice, collaborated with Education As A Vaccine (EVA) ...
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Examining The Ogoni Oil Spill Issues
Emilia Oga is a Research Assistant & Program Support at The SING Foundation The Ogoniland oil spill cleanup issues may be likened to a showdown ...
Read MoreSING Foundation Commends House Of Representatives Decision To Investigate The Killing Of Dr. Ferry Gberegbe
We at SING Foundation received the cheering news of the decision of the House of Representatives to investigate the murder of Dr. Ferry Gberegbe. Nigerians will recall that we had condemned the act, which was alleged to have been carried out by members of FSARS whose leader was mentioned by name. It is rather unacceptable that the Leadership of the Nigerian Police Force has failed to come forward and make a statement on this matter, not to talk of initiating ...
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SING Foundation’s 2019 Election Observation In The Niger Delta Region
In fulfillment of our mandate, of working with other stakeholders towards building a Niger Delta that is free of poverty and sustainable, the SING Foundation ...
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SING Foundation Condemns The Gestapo Style Arrest Of Journalist Jones Abiri
Our attention has been drawn to media reports over the re-arrest of Bayelsa state based journalist, Mr. Jones Abiri, by masked men suspected to be ...
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Dr Ferry Gberegbe Is One Death Too Many: A Direct Consequence Of The Militarization Of The 2019 General Elections In The Niger Delta States
Our attention has been drawn to the sad news about the avoidable death of one Dr. Ferry Gberegbe, a party collation agent in Khana Local ...
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Now Is The Time For The United Kingdom To Enforce The Travel Bans And Other Sanctions Against Those Responsible For Disrupting The Elections In Rivers State
The SING Foundation monitored news released by the British High commission to Nigeria, expressing concerns about the gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections in Rivers ...
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SING Foundation: Military Excesses In Akwa Ibom State Stand Condemned The Land Of Promise Is Not A War Zone
Elections are a civil matter all over the world and are meant to be conducted in a manner that reflects the wishes of all citizens, devoid ...
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SING Nigeria Condemns The New Trend Of Militarization Of Elections And The Attendant Loss Of Lives And Property In Nigeria
SING Nigeria wishes to express the gravest concerns over reports of violence being meted on certain political figures in the Niger Delta by security agencies.It ...
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SING Nigeria Deploys Election Observers For The Niger Delta Region
SING Nigeria has received approval of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in partnership with the Center for Center for Policy Advocacy and Leadership Development, ...
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Prospective Ban On Election Riggers In Nigeria. By The US And UK: The While World Must Unite To Defend The Rights Of The People Of Nigeria
SING Foundation received with great excitement the news of the potential sanctions , by the governments of the United States of America and the United ...
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SING Foundation Condemns Army’s Threats Against Amnesty International Nigeria.
Pan Niger-Delta group, Save Ijaw Nation Group (SING Foundation) has condemn the continued threat of expulsion and harassment of International Right organisation, Amnesty International, by ...
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Police Siege: Niger Delta Youths Take Protest To EU
Following the continued police siege of some Niger Delta states, Niger Delta youths under the aegis of Save Ijaw Nation Group (SING) have stormed the ...
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Akwa Ibom Siege: SING Condemns Siege On Akwa Ibom House Of Assembly, It Is A Treasonable Act.
The Save Ijaw Nation Group (SING) is totally dismayed and in shock over the recent coup staged at the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly ...
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As 2019 Elections Approach: SING Nigeria Launches A Voter Education And Political Participation Campaign Themed “Vote A Must”
SING Nigeria, a not-for-profit working to better the lot of people in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, has held a Press Conference to kick-start ...
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Ogoni Cleanup Project: President Muhammadu Buhari Must End The Long Wait Of Ogoni People
After about two years of sound and fury, government finally heeded the calls of the SING Foundation and other concerned stakeholders that had continued to ...
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It’s A Shame Oil Was Found In Niger Delta, Says Zina, Ken Saro-Wiwa’s Daughter
Zina Saro-Wiwa, daughter of the late environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa has expressed disappointed over the negative effects of oil exploration in the Niger Delta.Zina, who ...
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Nigeria At 58: Sing Foundation X-Rays The Niger Delta Beyond Oil
In furtherance of its goal of amplifying the voices of the people of the Niger Delta, towards enlightening the world on the challenges that the ...
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Flooding In The Niger Delta: The Entire Nation Must Rally Behind Those Affected
Our thoughts, prayers and best wishes, at SING Foundation, are with the good people of Bayelsa and Delta states that have been ravaged by floods. ...
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The Niger Delta is Not a Pariah: 2019 Election Must be free of violence and other Irregularities
The Sing Foundation, as an organisation that has worked for years to defend the interests of the people of the Niger Delta as a key ...
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Bayelsa Elections: Prominent Groups Revisit ‘Genocide Against Ijaw Nation’, Blames INEC
The last may not have been heard of the violence that bedeviled the conduct of the last governorship election in Southern Ijaw local government and other ...
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DSS Invites Save Ijaw Nation Leader Following Damning Report On Baylesa Election Violence
The Department of State Security Services, DSS, which serves as Nigeria’s secret police, has invited the leaders of the Save Ijaw Nation Group, SINO, for ...
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Restructuring: Save Ijaw Nation Group lauds Governor Dickson, says there’s Hope for Implementation
The Save Ijaw Nation Group has commended the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, for what it called His consistency, in the ...
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Group caution Dickson over comments on Jonathan’s Presidency
The Save Ijaw Nation Group has described as unfair, a statement credited to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, where he described ...
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Save Ijaw Nation Group Partners Women Arise
A delegation of the management team of the Save Ijaw Nation Group (SING), yesterday visited the offices of Women Arise in Lagos, ostensibly to forge ...
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