Advancing Transparency, Accountability, and Digital Equity Through Innovative Journalism and Advocacy.

NADIR empowers a new generation of digital advocates and journalists to drive systemic change from the grassroots to the national level.

📘 About Us

Who We Are:

The Network of Advocates for Digital Reporting (NADIR) is a media advocacy and development initiative committed to strengthening transparency, digital equity, and accountability through investigative reporting, civic technology, and community engagement. We bridge journalism, technology, and advocacy to spotlight and solve grassroots challenges—especially in governance, service delivery, and digital access.

Our Vision:

A digitally informed and empowered society where journalism holds power accountable and drives equitable development.

Our Mission:

To promote digital journalism, empower local voices, and foster transparency, accountability, and inclusive access to information and technology.

Our Core Values:

Integrity and Accountability

Public Interest and Inclusion

Innovation and Collaboration

Freedom of Expression and Access to Information

What We Do:

  • Investigate local governance and expose irregularities
  • Train journalists and communities in digital tools and civic literacy
  • Promote equitable access to digital information and media technologies
  • Counter disinformation through collaborative reporting and education
  • Amplify underreported voices through community storytelling

Our Partners:

We collaborate with media houses, civil society groups, government agencies, tech hubs, and donors to deepen impact and scale innovation in media and governance.

⚒️ Our Work

This section introduces visitors to NADIR's key programs and initiatives. Each sub-section can link to a dedicated page for more in-depth information.

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1. Local Government Transparency & Accountability

We monitor budget processes, track capital projects, and investigate procurement practices in local governments across Nigeria. Our work ensures citizens can follow the money and demand better service delivery at the grassroots.

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2. Solutions Journalism Hub

NADIR's Solutions Journalism desk reports not just problems—but how communities and changemakers are solving them. We train reporters to uncover and share evidence-based responses to governance, development, and social challenges.

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3. Digital Equity Program

We promote digital inclusion by advocating for accessible technology, training underserved communities, and supporting women and youth in navigating the digital space safely and productively.

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4. CAJADIS: Collaborative Arts and Journalism Against Disinformation

CAJADIS combines storytelling, art, and journalism to fight disinformation. Through community workshops, creative expression, and fact-checking, we equip citizens with the tools to discern truth in the digital age.

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5. Developing Emerging Newsroom Technology

We explore the frontiers of digital media—from AI-assisted journalism to data visualization tools—to equip newsrooms and journalists with emerging technologies for impactful storytelling.

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6. Community-Driven Reporting (CDR)

CDR is our participatory journalism initiative, training community reporters to document and share local issues in their own voices. The goal is to decentralize news production and bring power closer to the people.