Development Diaries
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About Development Diaries
First African advocacy journalism brand. Mainstreaming social asks, fostering change. Development Diaries, also known as DD, proudly operates self-styled advocacy journalism, a genre of journalism that champions social aspirations often overlooked and pushes for social change across the African continent. We focus on the impacts of policies and actions on individual communities and the environment rather than merely reporting events or statements. Founded by ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication and governed by third-sector leaders, media experts and publishers since 2013, we strive to engage and educate, by encouraging public dialogue and participation, and empower the public with useful information – a fitting response to Africa’s myriad challenges. Our thoroughly researched and compelling stories are written with the public interest in mind as we bring critical issues to light by promoting awareness and understanding, galvanising public opinion and prompting attention and action. We also provide context to African issues externally by combating stereotypes and simplistic narratives, offering a more nuanced view of the continent.
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Will this be another tale of flushing billions down the drain? The announcement of the shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refinery by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) is generating angry reactions from Nigerians, and rightly so. The Group Managing Director of NNPCL, Bashir Ojulari, and the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri should provide clear answers to Nigerians on the rationale behind the shutdown of the Port Harcourt refinery despite the $1.5 billion rehabilitation. https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerian-newspapers-key-demands-for-government-action-monday-26th-may-2025/
Nigerians are beginning to wonder if the country is still practising Democracy, given recent events. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has directed all commissioners and political appointees to defect with him from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or resign from their positions. Eno said it was no longer news that he had decided to defect to the APC. Governor Eno’s directive demanding his cabinet members defect with him to the APC or resign undermines democratic values and the constitutional right to freedom of association; citizens, civil society organisations, and as such must be rejected. The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to investigate this abuse of executive power and protect appointees from political intimidation. Read more headlining stories here https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerian-newspapers-key-demands-for-government-action-friday-23rd-may-2025/
Will Nigerians get a credible and fair election in 2027? Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has said that all necessary amendments to the Electoral Act will be completed before the 2027 elections. INEC must go beyond promises and take concrete, transparent steps to ensure that meaningful electoral reforms are not only proposed but fully implemented well ahead of the 2027 elections. Nigerians have endured too many flawed electoral cycles to rely on assurances alone. INEC should publish a clear roadmap with timelines, actively consult with citizens and stakeholders, and push for legal and institutional changes that will guarantee free, fair, and credible elections. Read more headlining stories here https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerian-newspapers-key-demands-for-government-action-tuesday-13th-may-2025/
It is another beautiful day! With the National Assembly’s passage of the budget (N54.99trillion) for 2025, the real work begins, which is ensuring that every naira serves the people, not just political interests. Nigerians need a budget that works for them, not one that disappears into bureaucratic black holes. We also encourage citizens to keep track and monitor the budget from now till its implementation phase to ensure the right thing is done. Check out more headlining stories here https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerian-newspapers-key-advocacy-calls-friday-14th-february-2025/
With importers now heading to neighbouring countries, should Nigerians be worried? An increasing number of importers, evading multiple and soaring taxation across Nigerian ports, are heading to neighbouring West African countries, especially Togo, Ghana and Benin, to remain in business. Since tariff hikes are driving importers to friendlier shores, maybe the Nigerian Ports Authority should reconsider if pricing businesses out is the best strategy for economic growth. It is time to revisit these excessive charges and actually make our ports competitive. Check out more headlining stories here; https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerian-newspapers-key-advocacy-calls-thursday-13th-february-2025/
It is February, yet the 2025 budget, meant to kick off on 01 January, is still crawling through legislative hurdles. President Bola Tinubu has sought an upward review of the proposed 2025 Appropriation Bill from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. Nigerians can’t afford these delays; the National Assembly should ensure that at the end of the day, the budget is able to provide real solutions to lift Nigerians out of poverty. https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerian-newspapers-key-advocacy-calls-thursday-6th-february-2025/
With the economy already squeezing Nigerians like a tight pair of jeans, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has decided on a new four percent import levy that will feel like adding weights to sinking ships. Manufacturers are gasping, and consumers are groaning, must we tax our way into deeper hardship? It is time for a rethink before ‘Made in Nigeria’ turns into ‘Unavailable in Nigeria’. Check out more headlining stories here: https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerian-newspapers-key-advocacy-calls-monday-10th-february-2025/
As Asa once said in her hit song; THERE IS FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN. The case of missing children in Borno State has sparked public outcry, following a disturbing video of a young boy confessing to undergoing military training in a forest alongside dozens of other children. If a child can confess on camera to Boko Haram’s recruitment camps, why are security agencies still ‘investigating’ instead of rescuing? The Nigerian military and police must act swiftly. These forests are not mythical, and neither are the missing children. Every delay strengthens insurgents and weakens trust in governance. It’s time for urgent intelligence-driven operations to bring these children home and dismantle the training camps. Check out more headlining stories here; https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerian-newspapers-key-advocacy-calls-monday-17th-february-2025/
Governors in Nigeria need to realise that Abuja is not their ancestral home, and their people didn’t elect them to be FCT landlords while they drown in hardship back in their states. If they wanted to live in the FCT, they should have contested for a senatorial seat, not the governorship. It is time to return to their states, roll up their sleeves, and actually govern, because last we checked, potholes don’t fill themselves, salaries don’t pay themselves, and insecurity won’t disappear by mere long-distance concern from a cozy Abuja mansion. Check out more headlining stories here https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerian-newspapers-key-advocacy-calls-tuesday-11th-february-2025/
Just when Nigerians thought the government would take it easier with them given the hardship already being endured, the federal government says it is planning to increase electricity tariffs ‘over the next few months’. Nigerians have lost count of how many times electricity tariffs have gone up, yet power supply remains unpredictable. With the cost of living already sky-high, another increase isn’t just unfair, it is unbearable. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, should, instead of overloading struggling Nigerians with more bills, flip the switch on real reforms. Check out more headlining stories here: https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerian-newspapers-key-advocacy-calls-monday-3rd-february-2025/