Data for Democracy: How Evidence-Based Policymaking Can Transform Nigeria’s Governance
Challenges of governance in Nigeria are often rooted in policies shaped by assumptions rather than facts. Too often, decisions are driven by political convenience or external pressure instead of reliable data, the results being policies that look good on paper but fail to solve real problems. Evidence-based policymaking offers a different path, one where government […]
Reintroducing Monthly Sanitation in Lagos: A Policy Imperative
In the 1980s and 1990s, Lagos was notorious for poor waste management, regular flooding, and frequent outbreaks of cholera and malaria. In response, the Lagos State Government introduced the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. This was a mandatory, community-wide cleanup on the last Saturday of every month. For decades, this program instilled civic responsibility and provided […]
Building Resilience to Nigeria’s Climate-Driven Food Crisis
Climate change poses severe risks to food security, especially in vulnerable nations like Nigeria. The World Health Organisation (WHO) warns climate change “threatens the essential ingredients of good health, clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food supply and safe shelter”. In Nigeria, these threats are already materialising. A 2024 UN analysis projects 33.1 million Nigerians […]
The Free Market Call in Africa
In most African nations today, poverty reduction is framed as a question of aid, government intervention, and international charity. While these approaches have their place, history both ancient and modern reveals a far more potent tool for lifting millions of people out of poverty; which is the Free market. Market, according to Clark: “is a […]
A Strategic Approach to Digitalizing Nigeria’s MSMEs: From Survival to Scale
Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the lifeblood of the economy, constituting 96.9% of all businesses and contributing 46.3% to GDP. They account for 6.2% of exports and employ over 87.9% of the national labour force, according to the PwC MSME Survey 2024. Despite their economic importance, most Nigerian MSMEs remain informal, cash-based, and digitally […]
WHY AFRICA NEEDS MORE YOUTH MOBILITY PROGRAMMES
A young African today may understand the process of securing a Canadian study permit yet be unaware of how to obtain a short-term visa to a neighbouring African country. Digital collaboration with peers in Europe is increasingly common, but low compared to meeting fellow Africans. While global markets open up to African talent, African youth […]
The Free Market Solution for Job Creation In Nigeria
The Free Market Solution for Job Creation In Nigeria Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with an estimated population of about 230 million. About 70% of the population is under 30, and 42% is under 15. Unemployment remains a significant issue in Nigeria. Youth unemployment in Nigeria remains a persistent and urgent problem. The […]
Climate Change Education as a Sustainable Strategy for Adaptation and Resilience in Kaduna State
Tackling climate change effectively depends not only on institutional actions but also on individual behavioral shifts and widespread public support for effective climate-responsive policies. However, the significant threat of climate change in Kaduna State, with rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and with increased flooding affects agriculture, health, and livelihoods, is due to a significant gap in […]
Policy Solutions for Women’s Representation in Nigerian Governance
Women’s participation in governance is crucial for achieving gender equality and inclusive decision-making in Nigeria. Despite constitutional provisions and international agreements like the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), women remain underrepresented in leadership roles. Constitutional provisions supporting women’s participation provide a framework for promoting women’s participation in governance. […]
Strategic Approach to Tackling Malnutrition in Nigeria
Undernutrition in its various forms casts a long shadow over Nigeria’s present and future. From the stunted growth and weakened immune systems of children to the reduced productivity and increased healthcare burdens in adults. The consequences are profound and far-reaching. While global efforts and commitments offer frameworks (e.g., the Sustainable Development goal Sustainability), a targeted […]