December 9, 2024 – Abuja, Nigeria – Corruption in public procurement processes remains one of the most significant challenges to Nigeria’s economic and social development. Ineffici...

Abuja, 12th February 2025 – In a groundbreaking partnership aimed at improving access to justice and promoting affordable housing for Nigerian residents, the Public and Private Dev...

PPDC responds to Nigeria's 2024 CPI score of 26 out of 100, acknowledging modest progress while calling for stronger anti-corruption reforms including establishment of the National Procurement Council and stronger whistleblower protections.

PPDC convened a pivotal Civil Society Town Hall meeting to comprehensively assess President Bola Tinubu's administration's impact on Nigeria's development since May 2023.

PPDC has successfully held a two-day training for more than 50 Police Duty Solicitors to address critical issues related to detention, providing free legal services at police stations across Adamawa, Kaduna, FCT, and Nasarawa state.

Abuja, Nigeria— June 20th, 2024—   The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) hosted a maiden media convening in Abuja, bringing together influential voices from the med...

PPDC hosted a maiden media convening in Abuja, bringing together influential voices from the media to address pressing issues affecting journalism and media freedom in Nigeria.

Abuja, Nigeria – May 2024 – The Public and Private Development Center (PPDC) expresses concern over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Following the third stakeholder meeti...

PPDC spearheaded a pivotal Access to Justice Consortium Strategy Meeting in Abuja, marking a significant step towards a more just future for Nigerians and Africans alike.

PPDC responds to the jailbreak at the Suleja Custodial Center where 118 inmates escaped after heavy rainfall, reaffirming its commitment to reforming pre-trial detention systems and calling for enhanced security measures in correctional facilities.

PPDC strongly condemns the arrest and detention of Daniel Ojukwu, a reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, calling for his immediate release and urging government to uphold press freedom.

PPDC's RPDN Phase II Project is set to host a pro bono conference and training program to empower lawyers and law clinicians with essential skills to provide pro bono legal aid for pretrial detainees in Nigeria.

PPDC showcases its strategic vision for digital governance in Africa at the 11th edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24) in Accra, Ghana, hosting a Fireside Conversation on shaping Africa's AI Renaissance.

PPDC is set to host a two-day Access to Justice town hall meeting and public presentation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Rules in Plateau State, including the launch of three new justice instruments.

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a leading non-governmental organization in Nigeria committed to promoting wider public participation in procurement governance t...

Abuja, Nigeria— October 26th, 2023— The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has embarked on a momentous journey to bolster the professionalism and ethical conduct of the N...

PPDC with support from the MacArthur Foundation hosted a Validation Workshop and Focus Group Discussion on enhancing procurement practices in Adamawa State, bringing together key stakeholders to assess compliance with procurement law and the Freedom of Information Act.

PPDC through its Court Administration and Court Management (CACM) project is hosting a Monitoring and Evaluation capacity building workshop in Abuja for key justice sector stakeholders from Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Plateau states.