A few weeks ago, I heard someone say-almost in passing-that Nigerian tech founders often miss out on global awards and fellowships because of Nigeria’s poor tourism appeal. The comment struck me as odd at first, but the more I reflected, the more it made a troubling kind of sense. These opportunities are not just about

In a country often described through the lens of its challenges political instability, economic strain, and entrenched systems like godfatherism, Nigerian youth are quietly and not-so-quietly rewriting the story. The 2025 International Youth Day theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, could have been coined with them in mind. Across the nation, young

 According to Rocha et. al. (2015), the types of transparency most crucial for improving the efficiency of fund allocation are: Among these, transparency around the source and use of funds plays the most critical role. Strong governance is essential for attracting long-term funding because funders prioritize investing in stable and credible institutions, not just individual

In recent years, the sustainability question in Africa’s civil society sector has moved from an afterthought to an alarm bell. Once comfortably reliant on the pipelines of international donor funding, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across the continent particularly in Nigeria and West Africa are increasingly grappling with the reality of diminishing grants, shifting priorities, and

Nigeria/Senegal, March 31, 2025 – Thoughts and Mace Advisory (T&M) is proud to announce the inauguration of its International Advisory Board (IAB), bringing together five globally recognized leaders to provide strategic guidance and thought leadership. These appointments reflect T&M’s commitment to fostering global collaboration and leveraging diverse expertise to enhance the impact of civil society

March 8, 2025 like every other year the world will come together to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) this year under the powerful and urgent theme: “Accelerate Action.” And honestly, this theme is more than just a rallying cry; it is a clear acknowledgment that progress towards gender equality has been far too slow. For

Celine Dion is one of my favourite R&B artists of all time, and the theme of her songs often centres around love and its unchanging nature—its constancy. She has many albums dedicated to this inexhaustible theme of love, but one song that particularly comes to mind is Rain, Tax (It’s Inevitable). Essentially, she says that

Reviewing this primer, It is Possible: Influencing Change in Nigeria is an honour and a delight. Thank you, Jude, for this invitation to review this work that I have personally christened ‘An agency of hope.’ Hope, not as mere optimism or a euphoric feeling from momentary pleasures but a responsibility. As Archbishop Desmond Tutu and

Nigeria/Senegal – January 20, 2025 —Thoughts and Mace Advisory (T&M), a policy, legal, and third-sector consulting firm, is proud to announce its official registration and opening of its new office in Senegal. This development represents an important step in T&M’s mission to empower third-sector firms, enhance governance, and provide expert support to clients across the

In the ever-evolving landscape of governance and civil society, building resilience, fostering collaboration, and leveraging creative strategies are essential to creating lasting change. At Thoughts and Mace Advisory our thought process is that there is an interplay of actions between third sector institutions, governments, private sector, and citizens. We believe that the primary responsibility for