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AskNaija

Nigeria's civic intelligence tool. 17 comprehensive topic areas covering the full breadth of Nigerian public life — history, rights, democracy, economy, security, and emerging issues. Every response is sourced, verified, and transparent.

⚙️ Transparency: AskNaija Phase 1 is a rule-based civic knowledge system — not a generative AI. Every response is drawn from pre-written, verified entries compiled from official Nigerian sources. No information is fabricated. Each response cites its sources. This system cannot hallucinate.  |  About the knowledge base ↓  |  Data Privacy ↓

🛡️ Data Notice (NDPC): AskNaija does not store your questions or personal data. Chat sessions exist only in your browser and are not transmitted to any server. Your use of this tool is anonymous.  |  Full Privacy Policy ↓

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Welcome to AskNaija — Nigeria's civic intelligence tool. I can answer questions across 17 topic areas: elections and voting, constitutional rights, Nigerian history, economic policy, security, healthcare, anti-corruption, national cohesion, data privacy, and more. Select a topic from the sidebar or type your question below. Every response I give is drawn from verified, sourced civic knowledge — I will never fabricate information. If I don't have an answer, I will say so clearly and direct you to the right source. What would you like to know about Nigeria?
Suggested questions
How do I register to vote in 2027?
What are my rights if arrested?
How does Nigeria's federal budget work?
What is the state of Nigeria's economy in 2026?
What happened with the fuel subsidy?
What is Nigeria's political history?
AskNaija Phase 1 — All responses are drawn from NITIZEN's verified civic knowledge base. Sources cited in each response. For critical decisions, always verify with official government sources. This tool provides civic education, not legal or financial advice. Your questions are not stored or transmitted.  |  NDPC Compliant  |  Privacy Policy
Knowledge Base

What AskNaija Knows

AskNaija's Phase 1 knowledge base contains verified entries across 17 major topic categories, compiled from official Nigerian government documents, legislation, NBS data, CBN reports, academic literature, and reputable civic sources. Every entry is manually reviewed by the NITIZEN editorial team.

🗳️ Elections & Voting

Voter registration, INEC, Electoral Act 2022, BVAS, IReV, political parties, 2027 timetable

⚖️ Constitutional Rights

Chapter IV rights, arrest rights, FOI Act, privacy, expression, fair hearing

🤝 Civic Duties

Section 24 obligations, tax compliance, voting duty, community service, civic participation

🏛️ Political Knowledge

Government structure, arms of government, National Assembly, democracy, federalism

📜 Nigerian History

Pre-colonial, amalgamation, independence, military eras, civil war, Fourth Republic

💰 Public Finance

Federal budget, FAAC, derivation, revenue sharing, 2025 Appropriation Act

📊 Economic Policy

Inflation (NBS), exchange rate, fuel subsidy, GDP, poverty, tax reform 2025

🔒 Security & Law

Police reform, EndSARS, state police, Boko Haram/ISWAP, Police Act 2020

🏥 Health Policy

BHCPF, NHIA, health system, brain drain, maternal mortality, doctor ratio

📚 Education

6-3-3-4 system, ASUU, out-of-school children, JAMB, TETFUND, student loans

🔍 Anti-Corruption

EFCC, ICPC, CCB, whistleblower policy, asset declaration, TI index

🇳🇬 National Cohesion

Ethnic groups, federal character, zoning, religious tensions, Niger Delta, IPOB

✦ Ethical Values

Code of Conduct, asset declaration, public officer obligations, vote buying

🔭 Emerging Issues

Japa emigration, digital economy, fintech, climate change, desertification

🛡️ Data Privacy

NDPA 2023, NDPC, your data rights, consent, erasure, NITIZEN policy

🌿 Climate

Flooding, desertification, coastal erosion, Paris Agreement, Energy Transition Plan

⚙️ Institutions

Judiciary, Supreme Court, CBN monetary policy, MPR, naira, banking regulation

Data Privacy — NDPC Compliance

Your Privacy on NITIZEN

NITIZEN is committed to the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) and the regulations of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). This policy governs all data collected through the NITIZEN platform.

What We Collect

We collect only data you voluntarily submit: name, email, phone (optional), and message content through our contact, submission, and membership forms. AskNaija does not collect or store your questions — all chat activity exists only in your browser session and is never transmitted.

How We Use Your Data

Data submitted through forms is used solely for: responding to your enquiry, processing your submission for editorial review, or activating your membership. We do not sell, share, or transfer your data to any third party for commercial purposes.

Your Rights (NDPA 2023)

You have the right to: access your data, correct inaccuracies, request deletion, withdraw consent, and data portability. Exercise any right by emailing hello@nitizen.ng with subject "Data Rights Request". We respond within 7 days.

Form Processing (Formspree)

Form submissions are processed by Formspree (formspree.io), which operates under GDPR and international privacy standards. Formspree acts as a data processor under our instruction. Data is transmitted via encrypted HTTPS. Formspree's privacy policy is at formspree.io/privacy.

Data Retention

Form submissions are retained for 12 months for editorial and membership administration purposes, then deleted unless ongoing engagement requires retention. Membership payment data is retained for 7 years as required by Nigerian financial record-keeping obligations.

Complaints

If you believe your data rights have been violated, you may: (1) contact us at hello@nitizen.ng, or (2) file a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission at ndpc.gov.ng. We take all data complaints seriously and respond within 14 days.

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