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Why Your Salary Buys Less Today: The Hidden Cost of National Debt
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Why Your Salary Buys Less Today: The Hidden Cost of National Debt

A bag of rice that cost ₦8,000–₦10,000 shot up to over ₦50,000 and later above ₦80,000 at some point. Petrol prices jumped from ₦185 to over ₦500 immediately after the subsidy removal, then climbed past ₦600, ₦700, and sometimes exceeded ₦900.

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CISDs' "Urban Detox" Exposes Nigeria’s Waste Management Crisis
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CISDs' "Urban Detox" Exposes Nigeria’s Waste Management Crisis

Urban Detox is a youth-led CISD initiative documenting the waste management crisis in Lagos and Abuja, and promoting climate-smart, circular …

Praise Emerhirhi February 5, 2026
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Nigeria’s Rising Debt Raises Fresh Concerns Over Youth Futures, Climate Action, Others
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Nigeria’s Rising Debt Raises Fresh Concerns Over Youth Futures, Climate Action, Others

The "True Cost of Debt" campaign seeks to enlighten Nigerians, especially its youth, on the pitfalls of excessive borrowing that …

Sadiya Mukhtar December 12, 2025
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The Nigerian Youth and the Debt Trap of the Nation
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The Nigerian Youth and the Debt Trap of the Nation

Nigeria’s soaring public debt—now over ₦121 trillion—has drained resources needed for education, jobs, and youth development. With most revenue tied …

Adebayo Toyosi December 8, 2025
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Why Your Salary Buys Less Today: The Hidden Cost of National Debt
ANALYSIS

Why Your Salary Buys Less Today: The Hidden Cost of National Debt

A bag of rice that cost ₦8,000–₦10,000 shot up to over ₦50,000 and later above ₦80,000 at some point. Petrol prices jumped from ₦185 to …

Dec 8, 2025 Adebayo Toyosi
DMO Debt Debt Campaign
Japa or Stay? How Debt is Draining Nigeria's Future
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Japa or Stay? How Debt is Draining Nigeria's Future

My friend is not leaving because she failed. She is leaving because the system failed her.

Dec 8, 2025 Adebayo Toyosi
Debt Debt Campaign Japa
Bridging the Digital Divide: Unlocking Nigeria's Potential Through Inclusive Technology Access
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Unlocking Nigeria's Potential Through Inclusive Technology Access

Nigeria's digital revolution creates stark contrasts: tech hubs flourish in Lagos while rural communities lack basic internet access. This divide costs ₦88 billion annually and …

Aug 23, 2025 Funso Oyebami
Where Is the Empathy in Government?
OPINION

Where Is the Empathy in Government?

She sat on the roadside, her head bowed, her eyes heavy with fatigue, and a bucket of drinks was placed before her. On her back …

Aug 19, 2025 Folahan Johnson
Nigerian Women in Politics: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Futures
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Nigerian Women in Politics: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Futures

As the world gears up to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2025, the spotlight turns to the remarkable yet underrepresented force of Nigerian …

Aug 19, 2025 Adebayo Toyosi
Meeting People Where They Are: What Opay Teaches Us about Designing for Dignity
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Meeting People Where They Are: What Opay Teaches Us about Designing for Dignity

There's something quietly radical happening on the streets of Nigeria. It's not in the halls of power or executive towers, but in the hands of …

Aug 19, 2025 Folahan Johnson
Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All
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Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All

World Breastfeeding Week highlights a critical mission: ensuring every mother has the support she needs to breastfeed successfully. While global exclusive breastfeeding rates have increased …

Aug 19, 2025 Folahan Johnson
Nutrition for Growth: How Proper Nutrition Can Transform Lives and Address Systemic Inequalities
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Nutrition for Growth: How Proper Nutrition Can Transform Lives and Address Systemic Inequalities

From a hungry child walking miles to school to global economic transformation, nutrition is more than food—it's about breaking cycles of poverty and inequality. This …

Aug 19, 2025 Michael Daramola
Maternal and Child Health in Nigeria: Progress and Challenges
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Maternal and Child Health in Nigeria: Progress and Challenges

Nigeria's journey toward improving maternal and child health has been marked by significant policy developments and international commitments, yet the country continues to face one …

Aug 19, 2025 Folahan Johnson
Youth Engagement Beyond the Ballot Box: A New Campaign
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Youth Engagement Beyond the Ballot Box: A New Campaign

Introducing our comprehensive campaign to equip young Nigerians with tools for continuous civic participation.

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Daramola
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