Centre for Inclusive Social Development

“Boys will be boys” should never be the end of the conversation.

Boys can also be leaders, caregivers, listeners, builders, and advocates for change.

This International Day of the Boy Child, we celebrate the importance of raising boys with empathy, purpose, and responsibility.

Nigeria recently approved its biggest budget EVER: ₦68.32 trillion.

But here’s the bigger story:
• ₦46 of every ₦100 spent is borrowed
• 62% of revenue still comes from oil
• ₦15.81T goes to debt repayment alone

This is more than numbers.
It’s about priorities, trade-offs, and what citizens actually feel in their daily lives.

Swipe through the breakdown and ask yourself:
Is this budget building Nigeria’s future or paying for its past?

Progress grows faster when institutions work together.

At CISD, we believe partnerships are not just important, they are necessary for building stronger communities, better governance, and sustainable national development.

We’re proud to keep building collaborations that create real impact across Nigeria. 🇳🇬

Not every important conversation happens on a stage.

Some happen across tables, inside meetings, and between partners committed to doing meaningful work.

CISD recently visited the Heinrich Böll Foundation as we discussed the next phase of our debt project and the work ahead.

Still building. Still asking hard questions. Still pushing for governance people can actually understand.

CISD was represented at a Digital Security & Data Protection training by our team member,

One important reminder from the sessions: civil society organisations handle sensitive community data every day and protecting that data is a responsibility we cannot ignore.

As the civic space becomes more digital, digital literacy and security are no longer optional.

Good energy. Hard work. Great vibes.

Happy Birthday to Chukwuemeka Joseph Igboanua, one of the people who keeps the CISD space lively, driven, and full of good spirit.

Some people bring ideas.
Tolu brings light too

Happy Birthday to the creative force and good energy behind many CISD moments.

Keep creating. Keep shining.

Nigeria’s civic space is under pressure — from funding gaps to institutional fragility.

Our team joined the launch of “Trapped in Fragility” by WACSI Node Nigeria, where one message stood out: stronger civil society requires stronger collaboration and resilience.

At CISD, we remain committed to building systems that strengthen accountability and inclusion.

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with

A shared commitment to civic awareness, citizen engagement, and building informed communities across Nigeria.

More conversations. More awareness. More people involved.