Our reporting this year moved beyond informing our readers to influencing institutional responses and public discourse. And we are glad we tracked what happened after the stories were published. Learn more
WASSCE 2025: WAEC recalls released results, candidates to check afresh
WASSCE 2025 new results out, pass rate now 62% – Official
Our three-part coverage of the WASSCE results crisis, from the initial 38 per cent pass rate through the recall to the revised 62 per cent figures, became our most-read story of the year. Separately, our reporting on WAEC and the National Examinations Council’s (NECO) move to computer-based testing contributed to directives by the Federal House of Representatives to suspend the planned adoption of CBT for the 2026 examination.
INVESTIGATION I: In Nigeria’s megacity, poverty, extortion deprive sexually abused children of justice
INVESTIGATION II: In Lagos, police extort families of sexually abused children in search of justice
This two-part investigation documented systemic failures in child protection and law enforcement accountability. It won DevReporting’s Managing Editor, Christiana Alabi-Akande, the overall prize in the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism’s Report Women! Female Reporters Leadership Programme (FRLP) fellowship.
Our interview with the UNILAG Vice-Chancellor revealed, through data, the deep consequences of the ‘Japa’ syndrome—60 per cent of academic staff have left in five years. This reporting contributed to ongoing recruitment efforts at UNILAG and other universities nationwide.
In-between sexes: Nigeria’s intersex community battles stigma, medical abuse
This report captured the experiences of intersex Nigerians facing medical abuse and social stigma. Reader responses showed widespread shock and surprise that such experiences exist, highlighting how the story filled critical information gaps about marginalised communities.
EXCLUSIVE: ASUU president blows hot, says honeymoon with Tinubu-led govt over
This first major interview by the new president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Chris Piwuna, drew attention from critical stakeholders. It contributed to what became the first agreement between ASUU and the Federal Government after over 15 years of failed efforts.
Benue massacre: What next after Tinubu’s visit?
Our analysis examined the root causes of the Benue massacre, documented the humanitarian crisis and evaluated whether presidential directives address the conflict’s herder-farmer, communal, and criminal dimensions or not.
Reader feedback showed this story met a critical information need about cancer treatment options. Innovation targets affected cancerous cells without consequences on other healthy cells. DevReporting through this report showed commitment to research communication.
