Step Up Nigeria Podcast

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released annually by Transparency International, is one of the most widely used indicators for measuring perceived levels of public sector corruption. In the 2025 ranking, […]

As we progress into 2026, clarity is more important than ever. In this episode, the team at Step Up Nigeria engages in a thoughtful conversation about vision, strategy, and impact. […]

What Worked in 2025: Reflections, Results, and the Road Ahead takes a deep dive into Step Up Nigeria’s journey over the past year. In this episode, Feranmi and Gaza reflect […]

During our 2025 Anti-Corruption Star Awards, we hosted an engaging panel discussion centered around the theme for International Anti-Corruption Day: “Uniting With Youth Against Corruption, Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” In this […]

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 […]

What does it take to be young, female, and value-driven in Nigerian politics? In this episode, we sit with Ifenla Oligbinde, politician, inclusion advocate, and 2023 Mandela Washington Fellow. From […]

We’ve all heard the phrases “water is life” and “water has no enemy.” But here’s the truth—if the water you drink isn’t clean, it can quickly become your worst enemy. […]

In this exciting episode, we spotlight a dynamic group of young Nigerians selected as Fellows for Change — a unique program equipping them with the tools, values, and leadership skills […]

Our 100th podcast episode is here, and what a major milestone it is to have brought you inspiring conversations that spotlight integrity, leadership, and social change in Nigeria and across […]

In the latest episode of Step Up Nigeria’s transformative podcast series, we dive into the critical theme of Ethical Leadership in Nigeria with a special focus on Lead Disruption, featuring […]

In the latest episode of Step Up Nigeria’s transformative podcast series, we reflect on two decades of groundbreaking work in the development space. Join our founder Onyi Ough as she […]

Step Up Nigeria’s groundbreaking anti-corruption tools are here! In this episode, we unpack the launch of the SUN Mobile App, Integrity Certification Website, a powerful documentary, and the TACS Series—innovative […]

Funding cuts for Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria have sparked critical conversations about their future. How can we navigate these challenges and build a more sustainable sector? Listen to industry […]

Tune in to our latest podcast episode and dive into uplifting conversations about our transformative changes in Nasarawa, Abuja, and Lagos. Discover how young Nigerians are stepping up for integrity […]

This podcast discusses the works carried out by Step Up Nigeria over the past 6 years. We highlighted Step Up Nigeria’s initiatives and possible intervention areas you would like to […]

For this Year’s #AfricanAnticorruptionDay, we recorded a podcast with young people who are doing amazing things in Africa. In this podcast, we highlighted the importance of amplifying the voices and […]

This episode of our podcast offers insights into how digital innovation can drive positive societal change. In this informative conversation, we explore the intersection of technology, governance, and citizen engagement. […]

In honour of International Women’s Day 2024, with the theme inspire inclusion, we talked about the significant role women play in the struggle against corruption. They highlighted the significance of […]

To usher in the coming academic session, we invited three school administrators to discuss the challenges they encounter in the education system and the advantages of adopting integrity measures into […]

In July 2023, Step Up Nigeria launched an anti-corruption report titled, Anti-Corruption Education In Nigeria: A Complementary Tool Or An Alternative To Enforcement? With the help of the team, we […]

The Step Up Nigeria team have come together to give you this fantastic episode, offering great insight into the various initiatives carried out by Step Up Nigeria in the last […]

In this episode, we explore an innovative solution to address the problem of miracle educational centres (MECs) and promote academic integrity within Nigeria’s education system. We have invited three education […]

On the second episode of our new podcast series, Assessing The 2023 General Elections, we invited three representatives from the civil society organisations in Nigeria and the media, to critically […]

We are starting a podcast series titled “Assessing The 2023 General Elections” where we’ll be speaking with relevant non-state actors about their thoughts on the elections, the role of INEC […]

After weeks of educating first-time voters about the importance of not selling their votes, they have begun to take action in their communities by campaigning against vote-buying and vote-selling. On […]

In our third and final episode in the Films for Social Change series, we discuss with the Managing Director and General Manager of Moving Image Limited on how films can […]

What a journey the organisation has been on since the beginning of the year, 2022! On this podcast, the Step Up Nigeria team share their most outstanding achievements and challenges […]

As we round off the year, we sit with the Executive Director of Step Up Nigeria, Onyi Ough, to discuss her latest blog article; the three key lessons in fighting […]

On this special day, International Anticorruption Day, the 2022 Anticorruption Star award winners share the inspiration behind the actions they took to tackle corruption and promote integrity in their schools […]

In this podcast, we interview Ishaya Bako – Nigerian Film director, Scriptwriter and Filmmaker, and Director at Griot Studios to discuss his 2019 film “4th Republic” which is now on […]

IF I AM PRESIDENT – A NETFLIX FILM PROMOTING INTEGRITY IN GOVERNANCE Do you believe that storytelling through films has the power to change the attitudes and behaviours of people […]

Hear what first time voters from marginalised communities have to say about Nigeria’s electoral process and service delivery challenges in their communities. Click any of the links to listen on […]

On this podcast, the African Youth Anti-corruption ambassadors from Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern Africa share their experience in the fight against corruption. Kindly click the link below to listen […]

On this podcast, the African Youth Anti-corruption ambassadors from Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern Africa share their thoughts. Kindly click the link below to listen, don’t forget to share your […]

On this podcast, anti-corruption experts, Onyinye Ough and Ekanem Bassey discuss how the cost of election fuels corruption in Nigeria. It is an interesting and insightful conversation that you don’t […]