Issue 1

The Renata is a leading online and print magazine founded by Khai Ojehomon with the aim of encouraging political participation by giving a voice to those who have something to add to the discussion on Nigeria. Renata Ñ which means ÔrebornÕ Ñ is a call for Nigeria to be reborn through active participation in politics. Much has been said about the need to give the people of Nigeria a voice, little has been done to give it to them. The Renata is also published online, with additional emphasis on news and analysis, and fresh content weekly. In this In this issue, we asked journalists, writers, academics, and students to reflect on the state of poverty in Nigeria. We asked two how has this state of destitution arisen? and what can be done to change it? The authors cover the topics - The role of oil in the Nigerian economy - Unemployment and Crime - The impact of Boko Haram - The state of Nigerian education - The fall of the Naira - Political corruption