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18 Mar at 1:12 am

How the CivicTech Fellowship is Shaping the Future of Governance & Innovation

Every great movement starts with an idea, a spark of innovation that aims to change the status quo. For the CivicTech Fellowship 2024, that spark ignited in September 2024, bringing together some of the youngest and brightest minds in civic technology across Nigeria. A journey of learning, collaboration, and impact-driven…

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18 Mar at 1:12 am

How the CivicTech Fellowship is Shaping the Future of Governance & Innovation

Every great movement starts with an idea, a spark of innovation that aims to change the status quo. For the CivicTech Fellowship 2024, that spark ignited in September 2024, bringing together some of the youngest and brightest minds in civic technology across Nigeria. A journey of learning, collaboration, and impact-driven…

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12 Mar at 7:19 am

Analyzing USAID Funding Freeze on Nigeria

In early 2025, a U.S. Executive Order paused most foreign aid for 90 days, to realign it with new priorities. This led to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) stopping work in countries like Nigeria, and terminating most awards. Though a court ruling later prevented a freeze on…

Press Release Spotlight

12 Mar at 7:19 am

Analyzing USAID Funding Freeze on Nigeria

In early 2025, a U.S. Executive Order paused most foreign aid for 90 days, to realign it with new priorities. This led to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) stopping work in countries like Nigeria, and terminating most awards. Though a court ruling later prevented a freeze on…

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March 23, 2024

Civic Hive Unveils Report on Civic Tech Landscape in Nigeria

The civic tech space is rapidly evolving, particularly how it is fostering civic engagement, improving government infrastructure, and supporting citizen communication. With technologies that leverage open government and community action, civic tech aims to bridge the gap between the people and the government by developing software that aids in communication,…

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March 23, 2024

Civic Hive Unveils Report on Civic Tech Landscape in Nigeria

The civic tech space is rapidly evolving, particularly how it is fostering civic engagement, improving government infrastructure, and supporting citizen communication. With technologies that leverage open government and community action, civic tech aims to bridge the gap between the people and the government by developing software that aids in communication,…

Fellows News Spotlight

October 8, 2024

Civic Hive Regional Hackathons: Local Solutions, Local Innovators.

Hackathons are widely recognized for fostering creativity, building innovators, and creating lasting solutions. With 1,599 applications across Nigeria for the Civic Hive Fellowship, 14 innovators were selected as successful candidates for the Civic Tech Port Harcourt Regional Hackathon. The Port Harcourt Hackathon marked the last of the regional hackathons held…

Fellows News Spotlight

October 8, 2024

Civic Hive Regional Hackathons: Local Solutions, Local Innovators.

Hackathons are widely recognized for fostering creativity, building innovators, and creating lasting solutions. With 1,599 applications across Nigeria for the Civic Hive Fellowship, 14 innovators were selected as successful candidates for the Civic Tech Port Harcourt Regional Hackathon. The Port Harcourt Hackathon marked the last of the regional hackathons held…