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As Connected Development [CODE] marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we are r...
18/06/2026

As Connected Development [CODE] marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we are reminded that silence is not neutral, it is complicity.

In our latest piece by Program Officer Amarachi Ogbonn, Ph.D., we explore why conflict-related sexual violence remains one of Nigeria’s most hidden and enduring wounds.

Ending this crisis demands more than annual statements. It requires survivor-centred healthcare, trauma-informed support, accountable justice systems, and communities willing to listen rather than look away.

Read the full piece on our blog. 🔗 https://www.connecteddevelopment.org/the-quietest-casualties-of-war-breaking-the-silence-around-conflict-related-sexual-violence-in-nigeria/

Democracy isn’t just an event at the ballot box, it is a continuous practice of active citizenship, accountability, and ...
17/06/2026

Democracy isn’t just an event at the ballot box, it is a continuous practice of active citizenship, accountability, and visionary youth leadership.

This Democracy Day 2026, our Founder, Hamzat B. Lawal, will be taking the stage at University of Cambridge Nigerian Society to drive conversation on building a resilient future for our nation having spent over a decade shifting narratives and empowering citizens to hold systems accountable.

Don't miss this impactful dialogue. Secure your seat now via 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/democracyday26

As Nigeria approaches one of its defining moments, the 2027 general elections, the media and civil society remain critic...
17/06/2026

As Nigeria approaches one of its defining moments, the 2027 general elections, the media and civil society remain critical pillars of our democracy.

Connected Development joined the Media & Civil Society Roundtable convened by Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Abuja, to advance conversations on credible, peaceful and inclusive elections ahead of 2027.

Represented by our Communications Manager, Stephen Akinfala, CODE shared the role our Election Observation initiative, Uzabe, plays in election observation, real-time reporting, and the verification of electoral information.

Alongside learning from fellow participants at the event, CODE reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to the Uzabe platform for journalists, CSOs and other stakeholders, strengthening collaboration, combating misinformation, and promoting timely, verified election updates.

The convening provided a valuable platform to reflect on the challenges faced during previous elections and to collectively explore solutions ahead of 2027.

It’s the Day of the African Child.Across the communities Connected Development serves, we continue to see the African ch...
16/06/2026

It’s the Day of the African Child.

Across the communities Connected Development serves, we continue to see the African child show strength and resilience amidst a plethora of challenges. Today, we’re reminded that we must ensure universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa.

But for thousands of children, the more urgent question is whether their school even has water, working toilets, or is safe enough to walk into. Across Nigeria, school kidnappings have spread, forcing entire local governments to shut their schools indefinitely, even as millions of children remain out of school.

A school without water or safety has neither dignity nor a future. Protection and provision are not separate promises; they are one and the same. Secure our schools, and fix what’s broken inside them.

This Day of the African Child, arise and deliver on the promise.

This week on The Development Blindspot Series, we examine the education problem hiding behind Nigeria’s unemployment hea...
15/06/2026

This week on The Development Blindspot Series, we examine the education problem hiding behind Nigeria’s unemployment headlines.

A nationwide study of 1,800 graduates and 600 employers found a 60.6% skills mismatch rate, with gaps in communication, IT, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship. The hidden driver? Curriculum outdated, misaligned with industry, and underfunded in the sectors actually hiring: tech, renewable energy, logistics, agribusiness.

👉 Swipe through every card. Then ask yourself: when was the curriculum in your schools or tertiary institutions last reviewed with employers at the table, and who is responsible for making sure that happens?

13/06/2026

- Democracy isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a daily choice to stay aware.

When the majority makes decisions, the minority still deserves a voice, and when numbers are missing, trust begins to fade.

This Democracy Day, we ask: are you paying attention to the numbers that don’t add up in your community, your school, your ward?

Remember, democracy starts long before election day. It begins with every action and inaction we take as citizens.

Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria 🇳🇬

11/06/2026

With rising insecurity and continuous attacks on learning centers across Nigeria, the future of our education system hangs in the balance. Will this worsening crisis drive the nation’s out-of-school population even higher than the current 20 million, or will the nation finally rise to secure our schools and communities?

Hear what some students have to say about learning in fear.

Three years ago, a bowl of rice cost ₦600. Today, it’s ₦2,000. A bag of water increased from ₦150 to ₦500. Petrol jumped...
11/06/2026

Three years ago, a bowl of rice cost ₦600. Today, it’s ₦2,000. A bag of water increased from ₦150 to ₦500. Petrol jumped from ₦198 to ₦1,320. That’s a 566% increase that didn't stay at the pump; it followed you to the market, your gas cylinder, and your child’s plate.

These are not estimates. They are figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, and they tell a story this administration has refused to acknowledge: that the cost of these policy decisions has been paid in full by the poorest Nigerians.

Three years in, silence is not neutrality. While we track what power ignores, we all must acknowledge that accountability does not begin in Abuja. It starts when citizens know the numbers and refuse to look away.

What has the squeeze cost you? Share your experience in the comments. 👇

“A democracy without accountability is just an illusion.”Since December 2025, the Federation Account Allocation Committe...
10/06/2026

“A democracy without accountability is just an illusion.”

Since December 2025, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) monthly disbursement reports have not been made publicly available. This is not a minor administrative lapse; it is a transparency crisis.

FAAC data is the primary public tool for tracking how Nigeria’s shared national revenue flows across federal, state, and local government levels. When this data is withheld, citizens lose the evidence needed for civic engagement, civil society loses tools for credible advocacy, and the media loses a vital resource for accountability.

Transparency is not a favour that governments extend to citizens; it is a constitutional obligation.

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation and all relevant authorities must, as a matter of shared responsibility, immediately resume full and timely public disclosure of FAAC disbursement data. Fiscal openness is not optional; it is the foundation of responsible governance.

09/06/2026

If you don't bleed, how do you multiply this population? It is not a thing of shame."

In many grassroots communities, period poverty forces girls to stay home and miss out on their education. But menstruation shouldn’t stop productivity or hold dreams back.

On this episode of the Girl Child Education Project (GEP) Podcast, we dive deep into sustainable solutions with Gbemisola Itunu Elekula, the visionary behind Human X, a brand tackling period poverty by creating reusable pads from fabric offcuts and building dignity kits for school girls.

From smashing long-standing societal taboos to engaging men as allies in the community, this episode covers the exact "mind work" and life skills required to move a girl-child from visibility to complete influence.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel:
🔗 https://youtu.be/zW4i68AQggM

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