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Nonprofits form a vital part of the civil society sector in Nigeria, with their work reaching millions in different communities and touching every facet of the Nigerian society. Nigerian nonprofits have a strong history of helping the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our society. Today, Nigeria’s nonprofit sector is large and diverse; covering activities and services ranging from health, education, agriculture, environment, climate change, sport, arts and culture, good governance, human rights, technology etc.

Small and medium-sized nonprofits remain the lifeblood of the third sector in Nigeria having strong affinity with local communities and people in need. The environment in which Nigerian nonprofits work has changed in recent years. There have been significant changes to the
regulatory framework guiding the work of nonprofits bringing with it new challenges amidst growing call and expectations from government and the public on the need for the sector to become more transparent and accountable.