Beyond the Federal Lens: BudgIT’s Journey to Open State Finances
One of the earliest pushbacks we received at BudgIT was about our relentless focus on the Federal Government of Nigeria. Many people urged…
Beyond Extraction: Reshaping Global Finance and Raw Materials Trade for a Just Transition
Whether it is poor energy access, environmental pollution, mounting debt, inadequate revenue, or budget deficits, these challenges appear to be common markers…
Local Voices, Real Impact: What We Learned in Dakar About Localising Aid
On June 18, 2025, BudgIT, in collaboration with Connected Development, hosted a Pause and Reflect session in Dakar, Senegal. This was not a…
Renewable Energy Adoption in Nigeria: Insights from a High-Level Roundtable
On July 2, 2025, BudgIT Foundation, through its Natural Resources and Climate Governance team, with support from Publish What You Pay (PWYP)…
Beyond Recoveries: Understanding the Role of Nigeria’s House Public Accounts Committee
In Nigeria’s complex governance landscape, the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is constitutionally empowered to scrutinise how public funds are managed.…
Methane Emissions in Nigeria: Impacts on Biodiversity and Human Health
Imagine going to the hospital because you’re not feeling well. After several tests, you’re diagnosed with a condition that doesn’t seem connected…
Nigeria’s Debt Crisis: How did we get here?
Government debt in Nigeria represents the total amount of money that a government (federal or state) is obligated to repay its lenders, both…
BudgIT Data Fest 2025
BudgIT Data Fest 2025 is a pioneering, citizen-focused hackathon designed to demystify the federal government budget and foster deeper public engagement with fiscal…
Bimi Unveiled: A New Era of AI-Driven Governance and Open Data in Nigeria
Nigeria’s civic tech landscape marked a significant milestone with the launch of Bimi, an AI-powered chatbot developed by BudgIT to democratise access to…