In this episode, three school administrators discuss the challenges they encounter in the education system and the advantages of integrating integrity measures into their policies.
Please share your thoughts on this podcast with us.

Ep. 85 Why Schools Should Have Integrity

This podcast examines the behaviours exhibited by some individual's to others, in order to get things done in their favour.

Ep. 86 Bullying & How It Influences Corrupt Behaviours

Corruption is not just about stolen funds. It erodes trust, denies people their basic rights, and keeps communities locked out of justice and opportunity. But when integrity takes root, societies flourish: citizens live with value, security, and freedom.

In this episode, we bring together expert voices to explore the human cost of corruption and the urgent need to center dignity in anti-corruption efforts. From stories of disempowered communities to solutions driven by accountability, transparency, and collective action, our guests share practical insights on how to build systems that restore dignity and protect the rights of all.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that goes beyond policies and politics and focuses on the people whose lives are at stake in the fight against corruption.

Episode 104 - Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption

On episode 43 of our podcast, we discuss the extent to which infrastructure transparency will help improve countries' response to the coronavirus pandemic. We considered emerging risks to infrastructure transparency, key lessons the pandemic can teach nations about the importance of infrastructure transparency and what must be done to prevent corruption in the management of the current pandemic and future crisis. 

Our guests on this podcast were;
Mathew T Page - A senior governance expert and associate fellow with Chattam House
Gilbert Sendugwa - Senior Regional Manager of COST initiative
Onyinye Ough - Executive Director of Step Up Nigeria

Ep.43 Will improving infrastructure transparency contribute to an effective response to COVID-19?

At the inception of the coronavirus outbreak, no one could have imagined that Nigeria would have over 20,000 confirmed cases and over 500 deaths. More so, no one could have been prepared for the ensuing closure of all schools nationwide that has led to a major disruption in the academic calendar.
What challenges have the public and private sectors faced in transitioning to e-learning? 
What stopgaps have been put in place by schools and the government to ensure continuity of education? 
Are there any lessons that actors in the education sector can learn from the effects of this pandemic on schools?

We answer all these questions and more in this debate between Laolu Apara, the Administrator of the Association of Formidable Educational Development (AFED) and Oni Abodunrin, of Lagos State Education District IV.

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Ep.44 The impact of COVID-19 on the Education Sector in Nigeria

The Afrobarometer report for 2019 shows that young people are deeply affected by corruption. On this special podcast episode to commemorate Africa Anti-corruption Day, we ask a group of young Nigerian activists (Aisha Salaudeen, Joshua Alade & Jacob Sule) How corruption affects young people in Africa? What are some ways that young people can act against corruption? Is education essential in empowering youth led integrity movements? and how can young people become creatively involved in addressing corruption as it occurs around them?
Listen to voices of Young African leaders sharing their experiences, fears and thoughts on the role of youth in tackling corruption.

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Ep.45 The Role of Young People In Fighting Corruption

How is data driven journalism helping to expose corruption during COVID 19? 
Dataphyte recently published a report highlighting some red flags with the emergency procurement of goods and services by the government during COVID 19. Dataphyte's Founder, Joshua Olufemi breaks down some of the findings of the report and its implications for governance going forward. Accompanied by our Executive Director, Onyi Ough, they also share recommendations for improvement and tips for citizens, CSO's & Media to use data to highlight various governance issues and provide solutions to them.

Ep.46 How is data driven journalism helping to expose corruption during COVID 19?

Young children in Nigeria are adversely affected by the effects of corruption in society and many children are forced into a culture of corruption and crime with little or no understanding of its meaning and long term effects.
We asked a group of young secondary schools students (aged 12 -16) who are championing integrity in their schools and communities in the FCT, Lagos and Kaduna State how corruption is affecting children in Nigeria, and the role that children have to play in fighting it. They also share experiences from taking actions against corruption and advice for other children interested in joining them in this fight. 

We hope that you are inspired by all you have heard and advice that you watch this episode with your children. 

Happy African Anti-corruption Day!

Ep.47 The Role of Children in Fighting Corruption - African Anticorruption Day 2020

Preston Consults Ltd. recently released a policy brief titled “COVID-19: The Need for Bold Reforms to Deliver Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Nigeria”. On today's podcast, Preston Consults CEO, Dr. Tochukwu Nwachukwu and Step Up Nigeria Program Director, Zainab Haruna, discuss  some of the key elements in this brief including; boosting production in Agriculture, and pro-poor policies.
What can be done to achieve better results in Nigeria post-covid-19? and What are some of the lessons that Nigeria must take away from this pandemic?

Listen to find out!

Ep.48 Beyond COVID 19: Repositioning the Nigerian Economy for Sustainable & Inclusive Growth

Step Up Nigeria turned 2 last month!

It’s been 2 years of testing the social norms approach to tackling corruption through our 3 core initiatives - The catch them young initiative, citizen's watchdog initiative, and Step Up Media.

On this podcast, Step Up Nigeria Directors, Onyi Ough and Zainab Haruna, share key findings from testing the social norms approach in our Initiatives over the past 2 years. They also discuss key challenges and lessons learned from Step Up Nigeria’s work over the past year, and the impact of story telling in changing attitudes and behaviours towards corruption among young people and communities.

Listen to this and more on this week's episode.

Ep.49 Tackling social norms that drive corruption; Lessons from Step Up Nigeria's Initiatives

In December 2019, NEITI achieved a major milestone by establishing a beneficial ownership register for the extractive industry. In this podcast, our guests enlighten us on what a beneficial ownership register is, the steps taken to establish a beneficial ownership register for the extractive industry, and how it can help to ensure beneficial ownership transparency in Nigeria.

We also discuss the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)'s establishment of  a beneficial ownership register for all companies in Nigeria and the roles civil society organizations can play in contributing towards beneficial ownership transparency. 
Our guests  also give recommendations on the best use of these registers and how this will help with the fight against corruption in Nigeria.
 
This podcast features:
Peter Ogbobine, Director Legal & General Counsel, NEITI
Onyinye Ough, Executive Director, Step Up Nigeria
Feranmi Adeola - Podcast Host 

This episode also aired on our YouTube channel Step Up TV. Click YouTube.com/stepuptv to watch

Ep.50 What is the importance of a beneficial ownership register for Nigeria's extractive industry?

The Step Up Nigeria Podcast aims to build bridges for improved governance to tackle corruption and improve service delivery in Nigeria. These are short but sweet podcasts brought to you by the dynamic team at Step Up for Social Development & Empowerment In Nigeria - Onyi Ough (Director) & Feranmi Adeola (Host)

Episode 104 - Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption

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