Democracy isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a daily choice to stay aware. When the majority makes decisions, the minority still deserves a voice, and when numbers are missing, trust begins to fade. This Democracy Day, we ask: are you paying attention to the numbers that don’t add up in your community, your school, your ward? Remember, democracy starts long before election day. It begins with every action and inaction we take as citizens. Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria 🇳🇬 #June12 #DemocracyDay #CivicEngagement #AccountabilityMatters

With rising insecurity and continuous attacks on learning centers across Nigeria, the future of our education system hangs in the balance. Will this worsening crisis drive the nation’s out-of-school population even higher than the current 20 million, or will the nation finally rise to secure our schools and communities? Hear what some students have to say about learning in fear. #EducationForAll #SecuringEducation #SafeSchools

Three years ago, a bowl of rice cost ₦600. Today, it’s ₦2,000. A bag of water increased from ₦150 to ₦500. Petrol jumped from ₦198 to ₦1,320. That’s a 566% increase that didn't stay at the pump; it followed you to the market, your gas cylinder, and your child’s plate. Three years in, silence is not neutrality. While we track what power ignores, we all must acknowledge that accountability does not begin in Abuja. It starts when citizens know the numbers and refuse to look away. What has the squeeze cost you? Share your experience in the comments. 👇

“A democracy without accountability is just an illusion.” Since December 2025, FAAC monthly disbursement reports have not been made public. This is not a minor lapse; it is a transparency crisis. When this data is withheld, citizens lose the evidence for civic engagement, civil society loses tools for advocacy, and the media loses a vital accountability resource. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation must immediately resume full public disclosure of FAAC disbursement data. Fiscal openness is not optional. #FAAC #FollowTheMoney #FiscalTransparency #OpenData #PublicFinance

🗣️Open Alliance Calls for Accountability and Strong Governance Safeguards as Debate on State Policing Intensifies Open Alliance, a coalition of civil society organisations, has called for greater attention to accountability, transparency, human rights protections, and citizen participation in ongoing conversations around the proposed devolution of policing in Nigeria. PRESS STATEMENT 🧵 #GetInvolved #AskQuestions

Digital violence is silencing women globally. Women journalists report doubled rates of online attacks. Coordinated harassment targets women in public life to undermine their credibility and force them offline. Yet in Nigeria, this conversation remains critical and underfunded.

💰 Funding opportunity alert: Applications are now open for grants up to EUR 10,000! 🧩 Youth-led organizations and groups can now apply for the Youth Voices Third-Party Funding Mechanism under the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab - Power of the Collective. This funding opportunity supports youth-led initiatives working to amplify the voices of hard-to-reach young people, strengthen advocacy, and contribute to more inclusive decision-making across Africa and Europe. ℹ️ Eligibility criteria and terms apply. Before applying, we suggest that you read the Funding Manual. If your organization is working with young people and communities whose voices need to be heard, this is your opportunity to take action! 📅 Deadline: 29 June 2026, 23:59 EAT 🔗 Read more and apply in English, French, or Arabic: bio.aueuyouthvoiceslab.eu/gr… 📢 Share this post to spread the word! @aueuyouthlab #YVL_Grants #AUEUYouthLab #AUEUYouthVoicesLab #PoweroftheCollective #AUEU #EngageEmpowerConnect #EuropeAid

Period poverty is more than a lack of sanitary products, it’s the stigma, shame, and silence that keeps girls out of school. In Episode 4 of the #GEPPodcast, host Onayi Lawal sits down with Gbemi Elekula, Founder of HumanX, to discuss breaking barriers and empowering the girl-child through sustainable innovation. Watch the full episode here: 🔗 youtu.be/zW4i68AQggM #IlimantarDaDukYanMata #GirlChildEducation #PeriodPoverty #GEPPodcast

Education Under Threat: Insecurity and the Cost of Silence in Nigeria x.com/i/spaces/1AGRnnYWdWaGl

If you're a parent who drops your child off at school and prays they return safely, this Space is for you. If you're a teacher entering a classroom where you're unsure if you're safe, this Space is for you. If you're tired of watching Nigeria sign declarations and bury children’s futures, this Space is for you. 🎙️ TONIGHT | 7:00 PM Education Under Threat? Insecurity and the Cost of Silence in Nigeria. 🔗 twitter.com/i/spaces/1mGPaaw…

A child went to school. That should be the most ordinary sentence in the world, but in Nigeria today, it has become an act of courage. Across Nigeria, families are making impossible choices between education and survival, between a future and the fear of not coming home. Tonight at 7:00 PM, @Connected_dev is hosting an X Space to ask the hard questions: Is Education Under Threat? Featuring: Sameye Michael | Ruth Ki | Hajiya Jamila Mohammed Dahiru Ph.D | Dr. Hassana Shuaibu 🔗 twitter.com/i/spaces/1mGPaaw… #EducationUnderThreat #SecureOurSchools #SafeSchools #EducationForAll

I’m going to @Connected_dev’s upcoming Space. Will you join too? x.com/i/spaces/1mGPaawkoBjJN

Chibok. Kankara. Kagara. Tegina. Oyo. Borno. The names keep changing. The failure stays the same. Nigeria continues to sign declarations and launch policies, yet children are still being abducted from schools and denied their right to learn in safety. Every child deserves an education free from fear. That is not a privilege. It is a right. #SecureOurSchools #SafeSchools #EducationMatters #ProtectOurChildren