Taofik Oyewo

Peacebuilding & development policy

Nigeria & the Sahel
Aid governance, localisation, climate–conflict
Researcher–practitioner | Abuja

[Taofik Oyewo @2ufik]

I work at the intersection of peacebuilding and development policy, with a focus on Nigeria and the Sahel. Here I share research-based insights, policy reflections, and practitioner lessons on conflict, aid governance, and localisation.

[AFC Ajax @AFCAjax]

Finidi George for Ajax vs. Bayern.

Have a great birthday, Finidi! 🇳🇬

[Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT]

After every election cycle, we owe Nigerians an honest look at what worked and what must work better. That is how serious democracies behave, and our laws must grow with experience.

Today, I signed the final amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act into law.

These amendments are not about politics. They are about process. They are about closing gaps, strengthening procedures, and providing greater clarity to those who conduct and participate in our elections.

When citizens walk into a polling unit, they must do so with confidence. When results are declared, they must be trusted. That confidence is built deliberately, and not by chance.

I sincerely thank the National Assembly for its cooperation and sense of national responsibility in bringing this process to a successful conclusion. Our responsibility remains to keep improving the system so that the people’s will is expressed clearly, peacefully, and credibly.

The work of strengthening our democracy continues, and we shall not relent.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Ramzan Mubarak!

May this auspicious month further the spirit of togetherness in our society. May there be peace and prosperity everywhere.

[Taofik Oyewo @2ufik]

China's Expanding Footprint in Nigeria: Implications of USAID's Suspension on Development and Geopolitical Alignments - Taofik Oyewo Hussain, 2025 https://t.co/yApD3lTPX4

[Taofik Oyewo @2ufik]

Nigeria’s humanitarian sector: First to respond, last in line – Democracy and society https://t.co/Ye9KYccGWb via @ips_journal

[FIFA Women's World Cup @FIFAWWC]

Naija no dey carry last! 🇳🇬

WAFCON Champions! 🏆

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Over the next few days, I will be in Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. I will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of programmes, both bilateral and multilateral, which will add momentum to India’s ties with various nations. I will take part in the G20 Summit in Brazil and will meet Caribbean leaders in Guyana. I will also be interacting with the Indian community during this visit.
https://t.co/VhvHbjKw5Q

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

Literature laureate Wole Soyinka is known for his plays, poems and novels rooted in his native Nigeria. Soyinka draws upon the Yoruba culture's legends, tales and traditions to make observations about the world.

[Journal of CSWB @JournalCSWB]

A new issue of JCSWB is available to read now! Featuring an editorial by @BobChrismas, Original Research on mindfulness, the importance of community engagement and more! Read it free today: https://t.co/yhDsOSJJnC
@CPKN_Online @NormTLNet3 @NicheRMS

[Journal of CSWB @JournalCSWB]

In the next issue of JCSWB:
ORIGINAL RESEARCH - A stake in their future: Advancing local community engagement in Northeast Nigerian development initiatives by Hussain T. Oyewo

[Nigerians in the UK 🇳🇬🇬🇧 @NIUKCommunity]

Our deepest condolences to the family of the 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin who tragically lost his life yesterday.

Our hearts are heavy with grief. Let's come together as a community to offer our prayers and support during this difficult time.

Daniel Anjorin was knifed in his school uniform in Hainault, East London, on Tuesday by a sword-wielding man in a terrifying rampage that left four others injured.

May his soul RIP 🙏🙏🙏

[CitizenOlu @jagabanolu]

💥Meet Babawande Afolabi, founder of Green Africa, Nigeria’s cheapest carrier...

Background:
The Lagos-based airline was founded by Babawande Afolabi that holds the record as the youngest airline owner in Africa’s largest economy.

The Osun State-born entrepreneur is in his 30s. The company which is offering the cheapest airfare in Nigeria is coming into the market.

Comment:
Celebrate all Nigerian companies, START your own and compete... the Nigerian market is big enough for new players in all sectors.

Source:
1.
https://t.co/UdOmlPNBcJ

[Visegrád 24 @visegrad24]

BREAKING:

Argentine President Javier Milei has fulfilled another of his campaign promises.

Argentina achieved a balanced budget in January for the first time in over a decade.

It was done by cutting many agency budgets by over 50% in real terms.

Via @DanielDiMartino

[World of Statistics @stats_feed]

The most common word by country in its article on Wikipedia:

🇰🇷 South Korea: North
🇰🇵 North Korea: South
🇬🇧 UK: Ireland
🇮🇪 Ireland: State
🇲🇦 Morocco: Sahara
🇷🇺 Russia: Soviet
🇺🇸 USA: War
🇦🇺 Australia: New
🇨🇦 Canada: Quebec
🇲🇽 Mexico: Indegenous
🇮🇳 India: South
🇹🇷 Türkiye: Ottoman
🇿🇦 South Africa: Cape
🇱🇾 Libya: Gaddafi
🇳🇵 Nepal: India
🇧🇩 Bangladesh: Bengal
🇲🇲 Myanmar: Military
🇺🇦 Ukraine: Soviet
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: King
🇮🇷 Iran: Persian
🇪🇸 Spain: War
🇫🇷 France: World
🇧🇪 Belgium: French
🇬🇱 Greenland: Denmark
🇩🇰 Denmark: Islands
🇩🇪 Germany: World
🇦🇹 Austria: German
🇮🇹 Italy: World
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan: Baku
🇬🇪 Georgia: Russian
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan: Soviet
🇲🇳 Mongolia: Population
🇳🇪 Niger: Military
🇳🇬 Nigeria: Africa
🇧🇷 Brazil: Portuguese
🇻🇪 Venezuela: Oil
🇦🇷 Argentina: Buenos Aires

[Ahmed Musa (MON) (OON) 🎖️🎖️ @Ahmedmusa718]

Dear fans, I want to please urge you to halt the cyber-bullying directed towards Alex Iwobi. Cyber bullying is not just a violation of decency but also a serious crime. It's hypocritical to claim that football unites us while engaging in such behavior.

Losing a game is undoubtedly tough, but targeting a single player for the team's shortcomings is unfair and unjust. We win as a team, and we lose as a team. Alex gave his all on the field, just like every member of our squad.

Instead of spreading negativity, let's show genuine love and support to our players. They need our encouragement now more than ever. Let's uplift each other and stand united, both in victory and defeat. 👏🦅🇳🇬 THANKS

[Man of Letters. @Letter_to_Jack]

Recall that this song was sang by King Sunny Ade about 30 years ago.

This is the King Sunny Ade they said some people may not know?

[Taofik Oyewo @2ufik]

https://t.co/WUmsppWfmu

[Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu @RotimiAkeredolu]

We Believe In One Nigeria, But We Cannot Have One Country, Two Systems

The video making the rounds showing the equivalent of the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) in Katsina, obtaining the approval of the Federal Govt. to bear arms is fraught with great dangers.