Before Gaza — there was Biafra. The first time I heard about Biafra, I was as a child growing up in southwestern Nigeria. I remember hearing fragmented stories and tales...

The Niger Delta Region (NDR), comprising Abia State, Akwa Ibom State, Bayelsa State, Cross River State, Delta State, Edo State, Imo State, Ondo State, and Rivers State, is one of...

“We are nothing but pencils in the hand of the Creator.” This is a closing tagline every child and adult in the early 2000s knew. A tagline owned by Wale...

The flood that claimed over 150 lives and displaced over 100 more had barely begun to recede in Mokwa, Niger State, when the first wave of red-uniformed volunteers arrived. They...

Africa is a continent of immense promise—rich in people, culture, and natural resources—yet it continues to battle some of the world’s deadliest diseases. Despite rapid urban growth and scientific progress,...

You don’t know anything about politics. Have you ever tried discussing politics with an older relative? Forget the older relative who might dismiss you with the question: “What do you...

In Nigeria’s political history, power has often worn a uniform, but influence, sometimes, has worn a gele. When Maryam Babangida launched the Better Life for Rural Women Programme in 1987,...

When you hear the word watchdog, what comes to mind? Maybe journalists chasing politicians through the corridors of power, or activists holding placards at the National Assembly. This was the...

Take a wild guess, but first let give you a hint: It’s not the Government When conversations about Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Nigeria come up, the Nigerian government is quick...

If you’re in the Nonprofit space you’ve probably seen it a thousand times. The event flyer is flawless. The theme is poignant. The small chops and jollof rice are ready,...

Somewhere in West Africa, a young non-profit founder refreshes her email for the third time that day. It’s been months since her organization was announced as a recipient of a...

We’ve all heard the whispers: “Nonprofits? These people have come again.” “Another NGO? Must be siphoning donor funds.” There’s this common misconception that nonprofits exist mainly to evade tax and...

Contrary to common belief that Nigeria’s nonprofit sector is solely volunteer based and low-paying, it is actively reshaping these perceptions. Far from being a space of financial sacrifice, the sector...

Introduction  The power of collective action is entrenched in the very fabric of society. It is the foundation of most commercial endeavours, companies, firms and even social campaigns. The 14-year-old...

One of the foundational theories of law that I was introduced to in my hey-day at the University of Lagos is that of Jeremy Bentham. Jeremy opined that an action...

In Africa, giving back isn’t just a kind gesture—it’s a way of life and part of who we are. But how do we ensure our contributions go beyond temporary fixes?...

Philanthropy as we know it is beginning to take a new form. We were always used to the usual big corporations and structured nonprofits leading the charge, but the paradigm...

December in Nigeria is always bustling with goodwill events, from Individual philanthropists and NGO charities to companies flooding the streets with charity drives, food distributions and CSR initiatives. From these...