Start something important
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Pose a policy question to Nigeria's citizenry. Collect FOR and AGAINST arguments. See where the nation stands.
Formally demand action from a government agency, ministry, or official. Formally delivered when your target is reached.
Flag a local problem — bad roads, water shortages, power outages — for your community and local government to see.
Before you start
Frame your debate question
A great debate question is specific, balanced, and answerable with a simple For / Against position.
💡 Tips for a great debate question
- Phrase it as a yes/no question: "Should Nigeria…?" or "Is X the right policy…?"
- Be specific — name the policy, bill, or institution concerned
- Be balanced — avoid loaded language that presupposes an answer
- Include the year or context if timing matters
Please enter a debate question (10–160 characters).
Please select a category.
Please provide at least 20 characters of background.
Review before publishing
This is how your debate will appear on NigeriaTalks. It will go live after editorial review (within 24 hours).
Preview — Debate Card
GovernanceWhat are you asking for?
Be specific, actionable, and directed at the right person or institution. Vague asks don't get responses.
💡 What makes an effective petition?
- One specific, achievable ask — not a list of grievances
- Directed at the right institution (ministry, agency, NASS committee)
- Backed by specific evidence — figures, locations, dates
- Urgent — explain why action is needed now, not later
Please enter a petition title (10–160 characters).
Please select a category.
Please specify who this petition is directed to (3–120 characters).
Tell the full story
Signatories need to understand why this matters. Government officials need specific facts they can act on.
Please describe the problem in at least 40 characters.
Please specify what action you are demanding (at least 20 characters).
Signature goal must be between 100 and 10,000,000.
Review your petition
This is how your petition will appear. It will be reviewed and published within 24 hours.
Preview — Petition
Directed to:
[Ministry or agency]
Report a local issue
Flag a specific, local problem so your community and local government can see and act on it. This goes live immediately — no editorial review.
💡 Tips for an effective report
- Be specific — name the road, market, school, or facility
- Include how long this has been a problem and who it affects
- Stick to facts you can back up; avoid speculation
Please enter a title (10–160 characters).
Please select a category.
Please select a state.
Please enter the LGA or local area (2–64 characters).
Please describe the issue in at least 20 characters.
Review before reporting
This is how your report will appear in the Community tab. It publishes immediately — local officials and other citizens can see and support it right away.
Preview — Community Issue
RoadsYour debate is now in editorial review. Submitted for review — it'll appear once approved, usually within 24 hours. Once live, all NigeriaTalks citizens can vote and add arguments.
Your petition is under editorial review. Submitted for review — it'll appear once approved, usually within 24 hours. Once approved, it will be formally delivered to the relevant government institution when your signature goal is reached.
Your report is live now — no review needed. It's visible to your community and local officials immediately, and its status will update as officials respond (Pending → Under Review → Resolved).