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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 deepens inequality. From students missing online classes to farmers unable to access digital markets, exclusion affects millions. Mobile money successes prove inclusion is possible, but bridging the gap requires urgent, coordinated action to ensure all Nigerians benefit from digital transformation.

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₦10.93 Billion, Your LG: What Ado-Ekiti's 2026 Budget Can Do
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₦10.93 Billion, Your LG: What Ado-Ekiti's 2026 Budget Can Do

The key question is: Does this budget reflect what residents of Ado-Ekiti actually need, and is there reason to believe …

CISD June 30, 2026
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The State of Primary Healthcare in Nigeria: A Network That Exists, But Does It Work?
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The State of Primary Healthcare in Nigeria: A Network That Exists, But Does It Work?

The State of Primary Healthcare in Nigeria, reveals that access to healthcare is not simply about the number of facilities …

Job Olaniran June 15, 2026
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Civic Talks 2.0: From Fear to Safety — Rethinking Security and Civic Responsibility in Nigeria
CIVIC TALKS

Civic Talks 2.0: From Fear to Safety — Rethinking Security and Civic Responsibility in Nigeria

The Conversation Nigeria Cannot Afford to Avoid

CISD June 15, 2026
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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
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
Healthcare Inequality in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap Between Urban Excellence and Rural Neglect
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Healthcare Inequality in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap Between Urban Excellence and Rural Neglect

Nigeria's healthcare system reveals stark contrasts: Lagos boasts world-class hospitals while rural Sokoto lacks basic medications. With doctor ratios of 1:1,200 in cities versus 1:10,000 …

Jul 25, 2025 Funso Oyebami