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What Does Paying Tax Really Mean for the Average Nigerian?
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What Does Paying Tax Really Mean for the Average Nigerian?

Civic Talks, hosted by the Centre for Inclusive Social Development, explored Nigeria’s tax reforms and their real-life impact. The forum highlighted taxation as a social contract, raising concerns about transparency, trust, and accountability. Citizens called for clearer systems, visible results, and stronger oversight, especially at state and local levels, as expectations for governance continue to rise.

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What Does Paying Tax Really Mean for the Average Nigerian?
EXPLAINER

What Does Paying Tax Really Mean for the Average Nigerian?

Civic Talks, hosted by the Centre for Inclusive Social Development, explored Nigeria’s tax reforms and their real-life impact. The forum highlighted taxation as a social …

Apr 11, 2026 Sadiya Mukhtar
Health Insurance in Ogun State Is Not the Story, People Navigating It Are
RESEARCH

Health Insurance in Ogun State Is Not the Story, People Navigating It Are

The Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme (OGSHIS) exists within this reality. It is one part of a much larger story, not the starting point.

Mar 23, 2026 CISD
Nine Million Empty Desks
OPINION

Nine Million Empty Desks

If education is the foundation of national development, what happens when that foundation excludes millions of girls?

Mar 12, 2026 Folahan Johnson
CISDs' "Urban Detox" Exposes Nigeria’s Waste Management Crisis
CAMPAIGN

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 sanitation solutions to reduce flooding …

Feb 5, 2026 Praise Emerhirhi
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 are not used for proper …

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

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 to debt servicing, opportunities shrink …

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

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
5 Questions Every Nigerian Should Ask Their Governor About Debt
ANALYSIS

5 Questions Every Nigerian Should Ask Their Governor About Debt

When a state borrows without transparency or accountability, its people eventually pay the price.

Dec 8, 2025 Sadiya Mukhtar
Bridging the Digital Divide: Unlocking Nigeria's Potential Through Inclusive Technology Access
ANALYSIS

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
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