Development organizations are shifting the culture of governance across Nigeria.Over the last two decades of Nigeria’s democracy, the Nigerian civil service functioned as a huge monolith organization, and a majority of…Sep 6, 2021Sep 6, 2021
Local actors are finding new ways through Nigeria’s education sector challenges.In 2017 while working as a fixer for Regency Foundation on a documentary about the Centre for Girls Education, I saw Amina. She was…Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021
Citizen-driven procurement reform: How PPDC is changing the playing fieldA Nigerian based NGO is activating citizens with knowledge and know-how to demand accountability at the local level.Jul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021
Pandemic driven technology: A visit to alternative practices.This week was spent self-reflecting on meaning of the term ‘technology’. When one thinks of technology, the brian is assailed by visuals…Feb 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021
Fighting for freedom from foreign lands.As millions of Nigerians marched in protest for good governance, millions more fought thousands of kilometers away from their homeland…Oct 20, 2020Oct 20, 2020
#EndSARS Protests in Nigeria re-introduces conversations on the global generational divide.After one week of nationwide anger, the Inspector General of Police and the President of Nigeria finally gave in and came on air to…Oct 16, 2020Oct 16, 2020
Edo Decides: Early signs of a transition from party-based elections?In January 2019 the biggest catchphrase was ‘Nigeria Decides’. This catchphrase was used extensively across social media handles during…Sep 21, 2020Sep 21, 2020
How a pandemic is increasing national coordination in NigeriaPrivate organizations, religious groups, and the government are working together for the first time in 21 years of democracy. All it took…Apr 23, 2020Apr 23, 2020
Living through a pandemic: Where were you when the world stopped moving?I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. It came with news from my childhood friend, Appollos Nzeogu. He called to say his mum had…Apr 4, 2020Apr 4, 2020
Media for development: Beyond our role as watchdogsAgainst all it's visual and its cerebral attractions, my journey into the media world was a personal one, triggered by thinking about…Jan 31, 2020Jan 31, 2020
