Our Grantmaking in Nigeria
Nigeria is an economic powerhouse and the most populous nation on the African continent. Its current transition to democracy represents an important opportunity for contributing to both national and regional stability. MacArthur has been making grants in Nigeria since 1989, opening an office in Abuja in 1994 with a staff of Nigerians who know and love their country. MacArthur is committed to helping strengthen Nigeria's intellectual, scientific, and civil society communities as a means of helping to facilitate the consolidation of democracy and encouraging economic development.
March 25, 2013 - In The Media
"New Grant Programs: Spotlight on Girls' Education Around the Globe"
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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February 28, 2013 - From The Field
ECOWAS Court Directs Nigerian Government to Punish Oil Corporations over Pollution
The judgment is based on a case filed by MacArthur grantee, the Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project. Read More
December 6, 2012 - From The Field
Expanding Technology at Nigerian Universities
A new data center at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, the first of its kind in Nigeria, will enable the University to provide multimedia services, mobile projection systems, video streaming, and VoIP. Read More
December 5, 2012 - From The Field
Video: Sustainable Hydro-Development for Ecosystem Protection
A video produced by the Natural Heritage Institute (NHI) illuminates innovative tools and techniques for operating dams that help protect and restore ecological systems and support human food production. Read More
August 1, 2012 - Publication
Leveraging New Media to Improve Nigeria’s Future
New media has the potential to drive Nigeria’s political and economic development and build a robust democracy, according to several speakers at a conference on “New Media and Governance: Tools and Trends.” Read More
July 31, 2012 - From The Field
Grantee Research Informs Nigerian National Health Policy
The Nigerian Council of Health (NCH), a decision-making body that establishes health service strategies for all levels of governance, rarely receives presentations from non-governmental organizations. Read More
July 27, 2012 - In The Media
"Demand for Bribe by Police on Increase - Survey"
From The Daily Trust
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July 26, 2012 - Publication
Understanding Nigerian Views on Crime and Safety
Three-quarters of Nigerians fear becoming the victim of crime, according to a survey by the CLEEN Foundation. Read More
July 15, 2012 - From The Field
Expanding Efforts to Reduce Postpartum Hemorrhage
Pathfinder International, a MacArthur grantee focused on global sexual and reproductive health, has successfully expanded its efforts to reduce postpartum hemorrhage in Nigeria through its Continuum of Care project by procuring needed supplies, equipment, and funding ... Read More
July 11, 2012 - Info Sheet
Grantmaking in Nigeria
The MacArthur Foundation’s grantmaking in Nigeria
supports reproductive and sexual health, human rights
and the rule of law, and girls’ secondary education. Read More
