An analysis of the informal giving infrastructure that powers Nigerian civil society, and how it could be strengthened. Food banks, community schools, remittances and savings groups show how everyday giving supports people beyond formal CSR. The article calls for pooled funding, advisory support and peer networks to connect grassroots initiatives with more predictable resources.
- Publisher
- Daily Trust
- Publication date
- 26 Mar 2026
- Format
- Op-ed
- Topic
- Local Philanthropy
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