October 2025 Executive Summary The removal of fuel subsidies in 2023 triggered a more than 300 per cent surge in transport costs, intensifying food and commuter inflation and deepening household hardship nationwide. In this context, the adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG) offers one of the few credible near-term levers to stabilise logistics, cushion consumers, […]
Reforming Nigeria’s Education System: Prioritising Skills and Employability Over Structural Adjustments Vol. 2, Issue 13, 9-15 September, 2025 Executive Summary Nigeria’s education system continues to face persistent challenges despite decades of reform efforts. It currently ranks 150th globally, lagging behind several regional peers, with profound implications for national competitiveness and economic growth. The Federal Government’s
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Restoring Public Trust in WAEC: Safeguarding Examination Integrity in Nigeria. Vol. 2 Issue 14 ● 16-22 September 2025 Executive Summary The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) plays a pivotal role in Nigeria’s education system. For over seven decades, it has shaped the academic and career paths of millions of young Nigerians. Yet the 2025 West
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Athena Centre presents report on INEC’s voting technology, launches Election Observatory, calls for improved electoral processes ahead of 2027 polls Abuja, Nigeria — 6 October 2025 The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership on Monday, 6 October 2025, convened the public presentation of its independent review of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) report on
Athena Centre Advocates Data-Driven Governance in Nigeria’s Education System Abuja, Nigeria – 25 September 2025 On 24 September 2025, the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, hosted a landmark virtual educational conference: From Data to Decisions: Adopting Technology to Improve School Administration and Learning Outcomes in Nigeria. The conference
Community-Led Responses to Rural Insecurity Lessons from Jibia and Batsari, Katsina State Vol 2, Issue 12 2-8 September, 2025 Katsina State remains at the epicentre of Nigeria’s rural insecurity crisis, with nine frontline local government areas (LGAs)—Safana, Kankara, Danmusa, Musawa, Funtua, Matazu, Faskari, Batsari, and Jibia—long besieged by banditry. In 2024 alone, hundreds of
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Innovation in Electoral Technology 2015–2025: Gains, Gaps, and the Road Ahead and Launch of the Athena Election Observatory Monday 6 October 2025 at Shehu Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja 3 pm – 5 pm Background: A Decade of Innovation Over the last ten years, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced landmark innovations designed to enhance
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Download the full edition: The 2023 general elections were meant to renew hope in Nigeria’s democracy. Instead, they deepened public doubt. What should have been a celebration of progress became a reminder of how fragile the system still is. With only 27% of registered voters turning out, the lowest since the return to civilian rule
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Download the full report: Diphtheria is a dangerous bacterial infection that can damage a person’s nose, throat, and occasionally skin. Corynebacterium species are the cause of it, primarily the toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae, but also, infrequently, strains of C. ulcerans and C. pseudotuberculosis. An adhesive membrane covering the tonsils, throat, and/or nose is linked to the
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Download the full edition: Introduction Cancer is not just a disease—it is an unfolding crisis that threatens lives, devastates families and strains Nigeria’s already fragile healthcare system. Each diagnosis is a personal battle, yet the scale of the epidemic demands a collective response. As the second leading cause of death worldwide, cancer claimed nearly 10
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