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.

Autonomy with Strings Attached

Part 1 of 2. The Supreme Court ordered that Local Governments be paid directly. Twenty-seven months on, the money arrives, …

Folahan Johnson October 22, 2026

CIVIC TALKS

Youth Forge: What Young Nigerians Are Saying About the Country They Are Inheriting

Missed Youth Forge: A Civic Talks Special Edition? Read the report and catch up on the conversations, demands and recommendations …

CISD October 15, 2026

ANALYSIS

Truth Untold: The Naira You Never Borrowed

Yet it is everyday citizens who pay this debt unnoticed through higher bus fares, rising hospital bills, and the constantly …

Rasaq Kareem October 14, 2026

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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

Debt Debt Campaign Japa

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

CISD Debt Debt Campaign

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

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

ANALYSIS

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

ANALYSIS

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

CAMPAIGN

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

ANALYSIS

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

ANALYSIS

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