#ThursdayTalks September 2025 Edition
From Hearings to Action: Citizens-Driven Constitutional Reforms – #ThursdayTalks September 2025 Edition
#ThursdayTalks August 2025 Edition
ZIPs in Focus: Inside Nigeria’s 2025 Budget
#ThursdayTalks July 2025 Edition
Where do citizens truly stand in Nigeria’s political landscape today?
#ThursdayTalks June 2025 Edition
SFTL Ranking: How Transparent Is Your State?
On this edition of our #ThursdayTalks, we discussed the SFTL ranking and how transparent state governments are with their budgets and spending. The conversation highlighted key issues around accountability, access to information, and the role citizens can play in demanding better governance.
#ThursdayTalks May 2025 Edition
There’s concern that security efforts are being politicised instead of addressing real threats. The crackdown on the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests was also highlighted as a worrying sign of a shrinking civic space and intolerance for dissent.
#ThursdayTalks April 2025 Edition
Topic: #ThursdayTalks: Your LGA and You Speakers: Vahyala Kwaga – Group head, research and Policy Advisory at BudgIT Ufuoma Nnamdi-Udeh – Senior Programs Associate at EiE Nigeria Caroline Anintah – Program Officer at OGIP In this edition of our #ThursdayTalks, we discussed “Your LGA and You“, focusing on the importance of local government and its […]
#ThursdayTalks March 2025 Edition
Topic: Suspended Voices, Silenced Mandates: What Next for Nigeria’s Democracy? Speakers: Opeyemi Adamolekun – Executive Director, EiE Nigeria Oluseun Onigbinde – Global Director, BudgIT Chidi Odinkalu – Lawyer & Human Rights Activist Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun – NewsCentralTV (Moderator) The discussion centred on the troubling trend of elected officials being arbitrarily removed from office, from the political crisis […]
#ThursdayTalks September 2024 Edition
Topic: Integrity of the Ballot and Lessons for Nigeria’s Electoral Reform On this edition of our #ThursdayTalks, centered around the crucial topic of “Integrity of the Ballot and Lessons for Nigeria’s Electoral Reform“ in light of the recent Edo elections, we brought together diverse perspectives from our speakers and attendees, highlighting the need for technological […]
#ThursdayTalks August 2024 Edition
Topic: Building People, Moulding Nations On this edition of our #ThursdayTalks, titled “Building People, Moulding Nations,” we discussed the remarkable journey of Tracka by BudgIT as it marks its 10th anniversary. Our conversation centred on Tracka’s impact over the years and its vision for the next decade. We explored how Tracka’s efforts in building empowered […]
#ThursdayTalks July 2024 Edition
July 2024 #ThursdayTalks Topic: What Does LGA Autonomy Looks Like Yesterday’s #ThursdayTalks highlighted the role of local government in Nigeria’s democracy. It covered the evolution of local governance and key changes like the 1976 reforms. The discussion stressed the need for accountability and active citizen engagement. With more financial independence, local governments can better work […]