Democracy

A cover image of a traditional northern Nigeria house.

Someone Should Hold Farida

Published: 23 January 2026
Publication
This collection of stories (or anthology) reimagines Northern Nigeria through informed, compassionate storytelling. It challenges old narratives, amplifies fresh perspectives, and introduces a new generation of writers to Nigeria and the world.
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Ajegunle-Ikorodu Community Resilience Action Plan

Published: 1 March 2021
The University of Lagos Centre for Housing Sustainable Development supported by Heinrich Böll Stiftung Nigeria partnered with community members to prepare this Resilience Action Plan for the Ajegunle-Ikorodu community in Lagos to prevent, anticipate and respond to shocks and stresses from both natural and man-made occurrences.
Covid-19 Pandemic

Covid-19 Pandemic Case Study: Nigeria

Published: 14 December 2020
Case study
In Nigeria, the healthcare system was not prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more about how the pandemic affected a country where more than half the population lacks access to primary medical care while Nigerian doctors seek employment abroad.
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Digital Rights and Privacy in Nigeria

Published: 4 August 2020
Report
This report by the Paradigm Initiative explores the state of digital rights and data privacy in Nigeria. It outlines how personal data is collected and retained, and how privacy can be breached by both private and state actors.