Feb 24, 2026 | Commentary, Lagos
By Adewumi Badiora, ACRC Lagos action research lead and senior lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Olabisi Onabanjo University Nigeria is urbanising at a remarkable speed. Some of the world’s fastest growing cities are in the west African...
Jan 30, 2026 | Commentary, Lagos
By Adewumi Badiora, ACRC Lagos action research lead and senior lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Olabisi Onabanjo University Criminal activities have developed into a security crisis in Nigeria. Alongside the responses of security agencies...
Jan 29, 2026 | Action research, Commentary, Kampala, Research
By Ahimbisibwe Paul and Elisha Seddugge, researchers in ACRC Kampala’s urban youth action research project Across Uganda, awareness of government youth programmes – such as the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga and various livelihood initiatives – is...
Jan 7, 2026 | Action research, Commentary, Kampala, Research
By Jimmy Kanonya, community researcher in ACRC Kampala’s Electricity Access Subsidy Action Research (EASAR) project Electricity subsidies – designed to enhance access to services for underserved communities, promote equity, curb illegal connections and empower...
Jan 7, 2026 | Action research, Commentary, Kampala, Research
By Jimmy Kanonya, community researcher in ACRC Kampala’s Electricity Access Subsidy Action Research (EASAR) project Informal settlements in Kampala are home to approximately 60% of 2.3 million residents. Despite numerous interventions, access to electricity remains a...
Dec 19, 2025 | Commentary, Lagos, Research
By Esther Thontteh, Damilola Agbalajobi, Olumuyiwa Adegun and Taibat Lawanson Taxation is crucial for financing development. Attaining an equitable tax system depends on prudent policy formulation and effective administrative practices, aimed at generating revenue...
