Africa Centre For Development Journalism

Promoting & Supporting #Data, #Demographic, #Development & Knowledge Based #Journalism in #Africa.

#Media For #SDGs. Innovation, Governance, Planning & Policy.

[Africa Centre For Development Journalism @Dev_Journalism]

Today, we remember Rotimi Sankore, a brilliant journalist, development expert, and tireless advocate for justice, equity, and good governance.

As a boss, he was more than a leader; he was a builder of minds. He challenged us to think critically, act boldly, and never detach our work from the pursuit of a better society. His clarity, intellect, and commitment to truth shaped not just institutions, but people.

From the newsroom to policy spaces, his voice carried purpose and integrity always pushing for accountability and human dignity.

We honour him by continuing the work he cared so deeply about.

Rest well, sir.

[Afrobarometer @afrobarometer]

#InfographicOfTheWeek: Only 20% of respondents across 36 African countries report having any form of medical-aid coverage.
This means that an overwhelming majority (80%) are uninsured and must resort to out-of-pocket payments for their health-care needs.

Read more in our latest Pan-Africa Profile on health:  https://t.co/enbobawa6m

#VoiceAfrica #Health

[Media Rights Agenda @MRA_Nigeria]

LASUTH blames burnt DNA centre for failure to identify late journalist Pelumi Onifade’s body
https://t.co/vBww6GPEqq @nigeriantribune

['Fisayo Soyombo @fisayosoyombo]

TIMELINE: How Terrorists Killed at Least 86 in 6 Rural Communities in 6 Days https://t.co/WfI1h36eKs

['Fisayo Soyombo @fisayosoyombo]

A country where a presidential contestant's special assistant becomes overnight media aide to the electoral official who will decide if his principal wins or loses the contest🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

[BudgIT Nigeria @BudgITng]

🗣️ Dear Nigerians,

This is why we all have to become Active Citizens. No more staying silent or adapting.

A working country takes all of us speaking up, asking questions, and refusing to accept less.

#GetInvolved

[UN DESA Sustainable Development @SustDev]

3 billion.

⬆️ People living in countries that spend more on debt interest payments than health and education combined.

In 6 numbers, learn more about Financing for Development Week & the 2026 edition of the Financing for Sustainable Development Report: https://t.co/WGqcDyqJZa

[BudgIT Nigeria @BudgITng]

BudgIT Appoints Vahyala Kwaga to Lead Nigeria Operations as Country Director

He assumes this role following a leadership transition within the organisation and brings a strong track record in governance, research, and institutional leadership.

Press Release

#HumansofBudgIT #NewCountryDirector

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[The Journalist's Resource @JournoResource]

Know Your Research: Tip sheets and explainers to help journalists understand academic research methods, find and recognize high-quality research, investigate scientific misconduct and errors, and avoid missteps when reporting on studies and opinion polls.

https://t.co/gmKEJctAUH

[BudgIT Nigeria @BudgITng]

📢 Dear Nigerians,

President @officialABAT presented the 2026 budget of N58.47 trillion to a joint session of the National Assembly today.

To fund this budget, FG projects a total revenue of N34.33 trillion, and a deficit of N23.85 trillion.

📌 The budget is anchored on an oil production of 1.84 million barrels per day, an oil price benchmark of $64.85 per barrel, and an exchange rate of N1,400/$.

The proposed expenditure includes:

📌 Capital Expenditure: 25.68tn
📌 Debt Servicing : 15.52tn
📌 Personnel Costs: 10.75tn
📌 Statutory Transfers: 4.1tn
📌 Overhead Costs 2.22tn

More details coming soon!

#AskQuestions #2026BudgetNG

['Fisayo Soyombo @fisayosoyombo]

UNILAG Law Student Michael Williams Wins 8th 'Fisayo Soyombo Inter-Varsity Essay Contest https://t.co/qKH4icdBfC

[TheCableIndex @thecableindex]

Land area of Nigeria in square kilometer by state

1. Borno: 72,609 km²
2. Niger: 68,925 km²
3. Taraba: 56,282 km²
4. Bauchi: 49,119 km²
5. Yobe: 46,609 km²
6. Kaduna: 42,481 km²
7. Adamawa: 38,700 km²
8. Zamfara: 37,931 km²
9. Kebbi: 36,985 km²
10. Kwara: 35,705 km²
11. Benue: 30,800 km²
12. Nasarawa: 28,735 km²
13. Sokoto: 27,825 km²
14. Kogi: 27,747 km²
15. Plateau: 27,147 km²
16. Oyo: 26,500 km²
17. Katsina: 23,561 km²
18. Jigawa: 23,287 km²
19. Cross River: 21,787 km²
20. Kano: 20,280 km²
21. Edo: 19,187 km²
22. Delta: 17,108 km²
23. Gombe: 17,100 km²
24. Ogun: 16,400 km²
25. Ondo: 15,820 km²
26. Rivers: 10,575 km²
27. Bayelsa: 9,059 km²
28: Osun: 9,026 km²
29. Enugu: 7,534 km²
30. FCT: 7,607 km²
31. Akwa Ibom: 6,900 km²
32. Ebonyi: 6,400 km²
33. Ekiti: 5,435 km²
34. Imo: 5,288 km²
35. Abia: 4,900 km²
36. Anambra: 4,865 km²
37. Lagos: 3,671 km²

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#TheCableIndex

[UNFPA East and Southern Africa @UNFPA_ESARO]

People used to mock anyone known to be #HIV+. Now, we’re spreading the right info.” – Luka, 20. In #SouthSudan, youth are replacing stigma with dignity &amp; testing with knowledge. Peace begins with the truth. 🇸🇸✨

#EndStigma #Youth4Health

https://t.co/ScTvh51P15

[UNFPA East and Southern Africa @UNFPA_ESARO]

“I carried a rifle in my youth. Today, I carry the voice of young people to build peace.” – Muhindo Kamate, former child soldier turned UNFPA-trained peacebuilder in DRC. He's replacing violence with dialogue &amp; dignity.

[His Story] https://t.co/iv1hIOaTFx

#DRC #Youth4Peace #

[Wole Soyinka Centre @WSoyinkaCentre]

We are delighted and honoured to celebrate Biodun Jeyifo's 80th birthday with a symposium themed 'Who is Afraid of Decolonisation?'

Date: Monday, 5 January 2026
Time: 9:00am (WAT)
Venue: MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos/Zoom: https://t.co/eTg6YMBL1C

[Wole Soyinka Centre @WSoyinkaCentre]

With support from the @macfound, we launched the CMEDIA project with the important goal of working with media organisations to tell more community-focused stories and promote transparency and accountability at the local levels across Nigeria.

[Hivos Global @hivos]

#COP30's Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate shows the need for accurate, empirical information on climate issues. We work with experts @DiggersOfNews &amp; @znbctoday to train journalists to ask tough questions about the environment in #Zambia.
👉🏽https://t.co/3luqxhAQTC

[Afrobarometer @afrobarometer]

Does corruption shape how people see the legitimacy of watchdog journalism? Evidence from Africa says yes.

Read more in our latest working paper: https://t.co/wcAqRVZV2i

#VoicesAfrica

[Wole Soyinka Centre @WSoyinkaCentre]

We are grateful to our panellists @Ucheereke, @fisayosoyombo, @aamakaokoye, @roomfa_
@AbimbolaShotayo, students of @yabatechng, @unilagnigeria, @lasusu_official, @official_NIJ and everyone for joining us today as we launched the 2024 Civic Space Status report.