Namibia: What AfDB’s $1.78 Billion CSP Strategy Mean for Country
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) approval of a $1.78 billion Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Namibia offers the country an opportunity to drive inclusive economic growth. Development Diaries reports that the 2025-2030 strategy is expected to pave the way for job creation and economic diversification. According to the bank, it is also meant to address […]
General Musa’s Return as Defence Minister: Why Many Nigerians Would Have Stopped Watching If…
In our dear country, Nigeria, if governance were a drama series, trust me, many of us would have stopped watching by now. But since we are all trapped inside the film, all we can do is shout ‘Director, this script no clear o’! as new episodes unfold. The latest scene in this political drama is […]
Education: StemChild Academy Launches Platform to Fix Nigeria’s Learning Crisis
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), StemChild Care Academy, has launched an online learning platform, ‘EduReach’, and awarded two-year scholarships to students rescued from kidnapping incidents in Kebbi and Niger States. Development Diaries reports that this move is part of efforts to aid the recovery and reintegration of the students into formal schooling. At a briefing to […]
Nigerian Newspapers: Key Demands for Government Action | Friday 5th December, 2025
Welcome to Friday’s roundup of Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-focused calls on issues that impact citizens. 1. Daily Trust: ADC, Obi Flay Tinubu over Early Campaign The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the coalition-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have criticised President Bola Tinubu for engaging in early […]
Apply: Gratitude Network Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 06 February, 2026 The Gratitude Network has opened applications for its fellowship programme. The fellowship is a 13-month programme for nonprofit leaders aimed at scaling organisational impact and accelerating personal growth. Benefits Participants would receive executive-level coaching and mentorship Strategic learning modules and practical tools Opportunities to connect with peers and build a lifelong […]
NASS on Abduction: Will Terrorism Financiers Ever Be Unmasked?
The National Assembly’s renewed push to publicly identify and prosecute terrorism financiers reflects growing political frustration with Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, but the big question remains: will the Executive match this rhetoric with real action? Development Diaries reports that both the Senate and House of Representatives recently called for the public naming and prosecution of […]
Nigerian Newspapers: Key Demands for Government Action | Thursday 4th December, 2025
Welcome to Thursday’s roundup of Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-focused calls on issues that impact citizens. 1. Punch: Abduction crisis: NASS asks FG to name terrorism financiers The National Assembly has urged the Federal Government to publicly name and prosecute terrorism financiers, with both the Senate and House insisting that exposing the money men […]
Apply: Tarbell Fellowship Programme for Journalists
Deadline: 07 January, 2026 Tarbell has opened applications for its Fellowship Programme for Journalists. The Tarbell Fellowship is a one-year programme supporting journalists dedicated to reporting on artificial intelligence. Benefits Stipend of $60,000 to $80,000 to support placements for early-career fellows Stipend of $90,000 to $110,000 for senior fellows (with five or more years of […]
World Disability Day: Why Nigeria Must Close Inclusion Gap
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is another troubling reminder that millions of Nigerians with disabilities remain invisible in the country’s national development plans. Development Diaries reports that according to the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), as many as 35.1 million Nigerians live with one or more disabilities. Yet, despite the scale of […]
Nigerian Newspapers: Key Demands for Government Action | Wednesday 3rd December, 2025
Welcome to Wednesday’s roundup of Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-focused calls on issues that impact citizens. 1. Vanguard: Alleged Christian Genocide: US Lawmakers Disagree With FG Vanguard reports that Vicky Hartzler of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has urged sanctions, visa bans, and aid conditions for Nigerian officials ‘complicit’ in the ‘Christian […]