Best BudgIT Foundation Podcasts (2024)

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Can States Afford Ex-Governor's Pension? 14:21

3d ago14:21

14:21

Pensions for political and public officeholders are a widely adopted governance measure aimed at discouraging corruption during their tenure and providing security after leaving office. However, can the state government sustain this financially?By BudgIT Foundation

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LG Autonomy in Nigeria: Will the game be different? 16:17

3M ago16:17

16:17

In this episode, we discuss local government autonomy in Nigeria, exploring its potential impact on governance at the community level. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential benefits and challenges of local government autonomy, with a strong emphasis on citizen participation for better governance.…

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Nigeria’s National Minimum Wage: Is 70k enough? 23:30

4M ago23:30

23:30

Nigeria's new minimum wage is now ₦70,000, with reviews set every three years. What does this mean for workers and the economy? In this episode, our guest breaks down the agreement and its implications.By BudgIT Foundation

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Nigeria's Climate Change Commitments 39:01

6M ago39:01

39:01

Climate change is adversely affecting the environment, manifesting in phenomena like heatwaves and flooding. This episode delves into Nigeria's initiatives and commitments aimed at mitigating climate change impacts.By BudgIT Foundation

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Budget Padding in Nigeria 19:23

7M ago19:23

19:23

This episode discusses the pivotal roles of transparency and accountability in curbing budget padding, highlighting their significance in fostering public trust and ensuring fiscal responsibility.By BudgIT Foundation

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Where is the Money Going? 35:40

8M ago35:40

35:40

A compelling discussion sharing the experiences and discoveries of an investigative journalist who utilized the Govspend civic tech tool to advocate for transparency and accountability, ensuring that public funds benefit the people.By BudgIT Foundation

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What does it take to follow the money? 33:51

9M ago33:51

33:51

Corruption thrives when citizens are unaware! Public officials don't just steal, they exploit procedures. Without citizen vigilance, we can't stop corruption. Episode 2 of Civic Bants discusses how Nigerians can 'Follow the Money' and hold politicians accountable!By BudgIT Foundation

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Climate Financing in Nigeria 38:03

9M ago38:03

38:03

Our first episode for the year delves into the inside scoop at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), shedding light on the key takeaways and bold eco-vows and pledges made by Nigeria to navigate climate finance hurdles and combat climate change.By BudgIT Foundation

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Energy Transition in Nigeria: A Look at the Social & Economic Opportunities 23:36

1y ago23:36

23:36

In this episode, we delved into the social and economic opportunities presented by the Nigeria Energy Transition. We also explored the financing roadmap for this plan and its fiscal implications, particularly in light of the country's significant reliance on oil.By BudgIT Foundation

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Exploring Health Priorities for the New Administration 59:13

1+ y ago59:13

59:13

In this episode of "What's Next?", we delved into the healthcare system in Nigeria and discussed the health priorities of the new administration. We also examined the challenges faced by the sector, strategies to improve access to quality healthcare services, and a quick analysis of the nation's budgetary allocations for healthcare.…

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Transparency and Accountability: A Tool for Reshaping Governance 31:49

1+ y ago31:49

31:49

The What’s next series continues. In this episode, we examine how citizens can make a difference by pressing for greater transparency and accountability from the government. Get ready to be moved by the enormous potential for change that is in everyone of us. It is time to take back what is rightfully ours, to ask questions, and to reform the entir…

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What’s Next for the Economy 55:58

1+ y ago55:58

55:58

This is the pilot for a new series called "What's Next?" In this episode, we examine the current economic situation in Nigeria and the next steps for the incoming administration. The What's Next campaign, brought to you by BudgIT is designed to drive conversations on the need for citizens to use an array of civic tools and demand accountability in …

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An Assessment of Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan 49:53

2y ago49:53

49:53

Since its release in August 2022, mixed reactions have trailed Nigeria's Energy Transition Plan. The plan, among other things, will lift 100 million people out of poverty and reduce Nigeria’s carbon footprint. It is also designed to drive economic growth and manage the expected long-term job loss in the oil sector due to reduced global fossil-fuel …

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Leveraging Civic Activism for Social Justice and Equity 43:54

2y ago43:54

43:54

Over the years, individuals, not-for-profit organisations, and humanitarian actors have championed causes, programs, and initiatives that have positively influenced human rights, civic engagement, and effective service delivery in Nigeria. In one way or another, these works have helped shape the development narrative within the civic space. This ep…

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Can 200m people ’Japa’ from Nigeria? 32:59

2+ y ago32:59

32:59

Good governance cannot happen without active citizens. It is the responsibility of the government, CSOs and citizens to ensure good governance in Nigeria. Instead of ‘Japa plans’, Citizens need to pick up the mantle and play their part in ensuring a better democratic society. This episode captures the need for citizens’ involvement in grassroots en…

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The Sovereign Wealth Fund: Has Nigeria lost the opportunity to save for the future? 26:02

2+ y ago26:02

26:02

The rapidly changing dynamics and volatility of the oil market have underscored the need for building material fiscal savings. Hence, the establishment of the Excess Crude Account (ECA) and Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) by the federal government. This episode captures the operations, objectives and issues of the Sovereign Wealth Fund and the Excess C…

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Open Contracting: Are States Making Progress or Not? 31:52

2+ y ago31:52

31:52

The second episode of the conversation on Open Contracting focuses on the challenges of its implementation at the subnational level, the contributions of Civil Society Organizations, the role of legislatures, and the next steps.By BudgIT Foundation

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Public Procurement and Open Contracting at the Subnational Level. 39:00

2+ y ago39:00

39:00

Open contracting and transparency in public procurement have proven to reduce corruption, be cost-effective and improve citizens' involvement in governance. In this episode, we sat with some bright minds of BudgIT to discuss how open contracting and public procurement is beneficial to subnational governments and the contributions of Civil Society O…

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Raising a New Generation of Leaders: My YLP 2021/2022 Impact Story 37:29

2+ y ago37:29

37:29

For Africa to fully harness the potential of its youth agency, achieve rapid economic growth and work effectively towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, there is a critical need for inclusive programs on youth development. In this episode, catch the next generation of change leaders as they share their experience and thought projects …

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Fiscal Transparency in SOEs: what is the state of play? 35:49

2+ y ago35:49

35:49

The conversation continues on the role of transparency and accountability in the governance of State-Owned Enterprises. The discussion addressed understanding the roles citizens can play in the transparency and accountability space, how not having a transparent and accountable set of government-owned companies can affect the private sector investme…

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FG’s 2022 Budget: Does Nigeria have a revenue or an expenditure problem? 43:35

3y ago43:35

43:35

More discoveries have been made following the passing of the 2022 budget. This episode captures these issues and their economic implications, while exploring the effectiveness and efficiency of the Federal Government expenditure management, as it relates to fiscal and monetary matters.By BudgIT Foundation

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Spotlight on Fiscal Transparency in Nigeria‘s State-Owned Enterprises 20:30

3y ago20:30

20:30

Governments the world over, often carry out business through State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). Most times, these enterprises are set up to administer their minerals sector, energy or special trade zones, among other things. However, there is usually little known about the financial management, fiscal supervision and profit making of the enterprises. …

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An Assessment of Nigeria‘s Extractive Industry 25:00

3y ago25:00

25:00

This episode highlights outstanding natural resources issues in Nigeria, options for emergency and long-route interventions. It also discusses issues to be prioritized and intervention strategies non-state actors can adopt to catalyse appropriate policy response from state-actors in a post COVID-19 world.…

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An Analysis of the Proposed 2022 Budget 36:58

3y ago36:58

36:58

This episode captures the intricacies of the proposed 2022 budget, exploring subjects like debt and deficit, revenue projection, concerns and what the Federal government plans to spend on critical sectors of the economy in the fiscal year 2022. Want to know what the proposed budget looks like? Take a listen.…

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A Decade of Civic Innovation and Impact 39:09

3y ago39:09

39:09

Hey guys! This special edition of our podcast explores BudgIT’s journey in the last decade and how it is leading the way for young people to engage with the government using emerging technologies and social engagement tools. A conversation with the Co- founders of BudgIT, Oluseun Onigbinde and Joseph Agunbiade. Have a listen!…

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Education funding in Nigeria: Issues and Options for Improvement 40:54

3y ago40:54

40:54

Nigeria’s education sector has been riddled with diverse challenges over the years. From inadequate support and poor funding to the absence of political will at the subnational level. To address this, there is an urgent need for sustainable policy formulation, prioritization of the sector and strategic balance of the capital and recurrent expenditu…

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An Assessment of Oil Producing States in Nigeria 34:53

3+ y ago34:53

34:53

In 2020, Nigeria’s economy was significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Amongst others, oil prices experienced a sharp fall and lowered the revenue abilities of oil producing states in Nigeria. In this episode, we examine the impact of falling oil prices due to Covid-19 on oil producing states revenue ability, their performance and reliance…

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An Assessment of Covid-19 Funds Transparency in Africa 33:52

3+ y ago33:52

33:52

8 months ago, BudgIT and CODE kickstarted the COVID-19 Transparency and Accountability Project (CTAP) in 7 African Countries. This episode of our podcast series reviews the progress we have made in tracking COVID-19 fund management in these countries; including corruption issues, palliative & vaccine distribution process, citizen participation and …

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Zonal Intervention Projects in Nigeria: A Blessing or a Curse? 24:53

3+ y ago24:53

24:53

This episode captures an overview of the Zonal Intervention Projects ZIP in Nigeria, its current realities, allocations and citizen’s participation. It also reveals some anomalies with empowerment projects and representative’s agenda while also detailing Tracka’s effort to ensure that public funds are used for the people. Is the ZIP a blessing or a…

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Open Treasury Platform: Promoting Transparency in Nigeria Government’s Spending. 24:26

3+ y ago24:26

24:26

Two years ago, the Federal Government launched the open treasury portal to improve transparency and accountability in public finance. This episode explores the key changes this portal has brought into the civic space, the level of compliance by MDAs, underlying issues that need to be resolved, and BudgIT's recommendations.…

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Budget Reform for Resource Optimization (Part 2) 31:20

3+ y ago31:20

31:20

This episode spotlights the security sector - focusing on its budgetary allocation, security votes and possible approaches the federal government can adopt regarding disbursements, spending and audits in the sector. The episode further recommends strategies and steps that can drive change and reforms within the sector.…

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Budget Reform for Resource Optimization 31:21

3+ y ago31:21

31:21

This episode highlights some of the key trends in Nigeria’s budget, focusing on issues such as the rise in debt servicing and the reality of the government borrowing funds to finance the country’s budget. The episode also discusses reform options available to the government to expand revenue and have a corruption-proof budget document.…

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Petroleum Industry Bill (Part 2) 39:29

3+ y ago39:29

39:29

The 2nd episode of the conversation about the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). This episode focuses on the Minister of Petroleum, the NNPC, the different agencies involved, host communities etc.By BudgIT Foundation

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Petroleum Industry Bill 38:52

3+ y ago38:52

38:52

A conversation about the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) focusing on the challenges around the passage of the bill and its effect on the petroleum ecosystem when passed into law.By damilola5

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Can States Afford Ex-Governor's Pension? 14:21

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LG Autonomy in Nigeria: Will the game be different? 16:17

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Nigeria’s National Minimum Wage: Is 70k enough? 23:30

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Nigeria's Climate Change Commitments 39:01

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Budget Padding in Nigeria 19:23

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Where is the Money Going? 35:40

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What does it take to follow the money? 33:51

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Climate Financing in Nigeria 38:03

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Energy Transition in Nigeria: A Look at the Social & Economic Opportunities 23:36

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Exploring Health Priorities for the New Administration 59:13

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Transparency and Accountability: A Tool for Reshaping Governance 31:49

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What’s Next for the Economy 55:58

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An Assessment of Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan 49:53

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Leveraging Civic Activism for Social Justice and Equity 43:54

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Can 200m people ’Japa’ from Nigeria? 32:59

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The Sovereign Wealth Fund: Has Nigeria lost the opportunity to save for the future? 26:02

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Open Contracting: Are States Making Progress or Not? 31:52

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Public Procurement and Open Contracting at the Subnational Level. 39:00

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Raising a New Generation of Leaders: My YLP 2021/2022 Impact Story 37:29

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Fiscal Transparency in SOEs: what is the state of play? 35:49

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FG’s 2022 Budget: Does Nigeria have a revenue or an expenditure problem? 43:35

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Spotlight on Fiscal Transparency in Nigeria‘s State-Owned Enterprises 20:30

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An Assessment of Nigeria‘s Extractive Industry 25:00

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An Analysis of the Proposed 2022 Budget 36:58

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A Decade of Civic Innovation and Impact 39:09

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Education funding in Nigeria: Issues and Options for Improvement 40:54

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An Assessment of Oil Producing States in Nigeria 34:53

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An Assessment of Covid-19 Funds Transparency in Africa 33:52

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Zonal Intervention Projects in Nigeria: A Blessing or a Curse? 24:53

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Open Treasury Platform: Promoting Transparency in Nigeria Government’s Spending. 24:26

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Budget Reform for Resource Optimization (Part 2) 31:20

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Budget Reform for Resource Optimization 31:21

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Petroleum Industry Bill (Part 2) 39:29

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Petroleum Industry Bill 38:52

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