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Economic Reforms vs Citizen Experience: How Do We Define Success?
Today, narratives about Nigeria’s economic condition are far from the country’s true realities. Far from economic reform reports, Nigerians keep hearing that the economy is improving. If truly the economy is improving, why does it not feel that way? This is the question many Nigerians have had to ask. For millions of households, the daily […]
Food Security: How Southwest States are Developing Agriculture
In Nigeria, food security has become a major challenge. Nigeria is witnessing rising food prices, increasing hunger in many households, insecurity on farmlands, and growing dependence on food imports. In a bid to address these challenges plaguing Nigeria, experts view agriculture as the only viable solution. Government at all levels have also repeatedly echoed the […]
The Roles and Challenges of the Media in Holding Government Accountable
The media, often called the ‘watchdog of society’, plays an important role in keeping government accountable to the people, through various channels including newspapers, radio, television, and social media; through these means, citizens receive information about government activities, policies, and national issues. The media has always played a major role in promoting transparency, public awareness, […]
Political Promises vs Reality: Why Citizens Feel Disappointed
In Nigeria, every election season comes with hope. Politicians travel from city to hamlet, campaigning and promising to improve the lives of citizens. They promise employment opportunities, good roads, stable electricity, good healthcare, improved security, and steady economic development. Oftentimes, many Nigerians hope that positive change is finally coming. However, post-election realities are a different […]
Xenophobia: Is the Nigerian Government Doing Enough to Protect Its Citizens?
South Africa is one of Africa’s most developed countries with a thriving economy, but it has struggled with persistent tensions between citizens and foreign nationals. The periodic waves of Xenophobic violence that have continued to target foreign nationals, particularly African migrants, are raising concerns about safety, diplomacy, and government responsibility. Many Nigerians living in South […]
Millions at the Mercy of a Few: How Government Policies Affect Everyday Nigerians
In Nigeria, the decisions made by the few people in positions of authority not only stay on paper, but also reflect in the lives of citizens. From subsidy removal resulting in astronomical transport fares, high food prices, and difficult access to healthcare, policy decisions made at both federal and state levels shape how Nigerians live, […]
Vote Buying in Nigeria
Recent election cycles have raised concerns about vote buying, which has also dominated discussions about Nigeria’s democratic process. Despite measures taken by institutions like the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, designed to address the menace, the practice continues to undermine the electoral process. Vote buying is the exchange of votes for money or other incentives […]
Security Votes in Nigeria – Necessary Tool or Legalized Corruption?
In a country grappling with grave security challenges, from kidnapping and banditry to communal violence, billions of naira are allocated annually to what is generally known as security votes. Yet, insecurity, in one way or another, still persists across many communities in all 36 states of Nigeria. The safety of citizens has been questioned, while […]
The Role of Local Government in Community Development
In Nigeria, the daily lives of citizens are shaped by challenges that are impossible to ignore, from bad roads and poor water supply to poor electricity, overcrowded classrooms for students, and poor health care facilities lacking drugs and basic equipment. Yet Nigeria operates a system of government designed to bring governance closer to the people. […]
Federal Government Allocates ₦2.45tn To States, FCT For Infrastructure, Security
The Federal Government said it allocated ₦2.45 trillion to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between March 2024 and August 2025 to support infrastructure development and security interventions nationwide. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, disclosed this in a post on his verified X […]