Development Diaries

We are a news platform that promotes awareness and understanding of pro-development ‘Asks’ in social, economic, and political issues across Africa.

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Our stories are about you, the people, and this year, we recommit to addressing issues often overlooked, pushing for social change that results in your well-being.

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In 2019, Nigeria promised to keep schools safe.

Seven years later, teachers in Oyo State are staying home.

Read our latest analysis here: https://t.co/CnaOQyuBGg

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Nigeria says politics is open to everyone.

But nearly 29 million citizens might disagree.

Read why: https://t.co/2vd9x9JWhb

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Nigeria wants another $1.25 billion @WorldBankGroup loan, even as the @FinMinNigeria prepares to spend about $11.6 billion servicing existing debt this year.

We follow the money, missing transparency, and the questions citizens should be asking: https://t.co/VnmSWwjT1R

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Nigeria's opposition parties have produced presidential candidates such as @PeterObi, @atiku, and @sowore ahead of 2027.

This report examines the questions every candidate must answer before asking Nigerians for trust: https://t.co/bObQUHON7Y

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Nigeria cancelled $717.7m in World Bank electricity reform funding after the project failed.

But after almost $800m had already been spent, millions of citizens still depend on gens and prayers to survive daily darkness.

Herein are questions to ask: https://t.co/SNtXjoQhRQ

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President @officialABAT said 'the walk through the dark tunnel is over, and the light is here'.

In this report, we examine the gap between promises and the reality citizens are living through. https://t.co/xqdEW7mVAz

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Senegal’s political crisis is being sold to citizens like a story of betrayal between President @PR_Diomaye and former Prime Minister @SonkoOfficiel.

But beneath the rallies, speeches, and emotional social media battles sits a much harder reality: https://t.co/7SdyDjZrAV

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Guinea’s @Presidence_gn military transition is nearing its official end, but is the country truly returning to democracy?

We examine its upcoming elections and the concerns surrounding its 86% presidential result: https://t.co/IijsDhh3rB

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Nigeria keeps spending billions upgrading border infrastructure, but the revenue expected from the same facilities still leaks.
This report looks into what is happening at the Seme border and what must change: https://t.co/r7Ms5yRoFH

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Nigeria's Seme Border received @WorldBank-funded infrastructure upgrades but continues to generate revenue below its potential. READ this analysis of the governance failure that converts infrastructure investment into sunk cost. @officialEFCC @icpcnigeria https://t.co/r7Ms5yRoFH

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Nigerians with Disabilities Excluded from Digital Accountability Tools Built in Their Name 2/2 @NITDANigeria @StandardMedia
https://t.co/QMPgJo1bR7

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Nigeria's Open Contracting Portal and other digital accountability tools are inaccessible to persons with disabilities, violating the DAPPA 2018. Read our analysis of the compliance gap and accountability demand. 1/2 @SERAPNigeria @NgComCommission

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Five Things Senegalese Were Never Properly Told About Political Crisis https://t.co/7SdyDjZrAV

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Senegal’s parliament elected Ousmane Sonko as its speaker days after he was fired as prime minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

https://t.co/Sr6VNdzCha

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Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating.

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, joy, and renewed hope during this season.

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how much of that public money may already be quietly flowing into the politics of 2027.

This report examines the allegation, the legal questions involved, and what @inecnigeria must do now: https://t.co/taVDH9e1CI

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Every month, billions of naira get to state governors in Nigeria through FAAC allocations meant for roads, schools, hospitals, and salaries.

But @SERAPNigeria's recent allegation against APC governors raises a troubling question about...

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Citizens expect officers of the @PoliceNG to confront terrorists, kidnappers, and armed robbers daily, but many of these officers struggle to access proper healthcare when they fall sick.

This report examines the issues and what needs to change: https://t.co/RqC7G44ozv

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Governor @seyimakinde has declared for Nigeria's 2027 presidency, but the opposition field keeps getting more crowded.

This report examines whether the country's opposition is preparing to defeat the ruling party or preparing to divide votes again: https://t.co/KIzTMSN2Y2

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The worrying part is that the @HQNigerianArmy's arrest of civilians is not supposed to feel normal inside a constitutional democracy.

This report looks into the unlawful arrest of @Justice_Crack and what authorities must do now:
https://t.co/KhTtMpVSRw

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Armed @officialEFCC operatives recently stormed a teaching hospital in Akwa Ibom, raising serious questions about patient safety inside healthcare facilities.

This report explains why many Nigerians believe that the operation crossed a dangerous line: https://t.co/G38xIEObPf