CSEA Research Associate Anthony Okon attended a one-day stakeholder engagement event organized by the African Centre for Tax and Governance (ACTG) in collaboration with the Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) and the International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) in Abuja on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The event focused on a property tax project in Ekiti, Kaduna, and Niger states, bringing together stakeholders, including revenue authorities and relevant ministries, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in property taxation in Nigeria.

CSEA’s Director of Research, Dr. Adedeji Adeniran, attended the 2024 Gatefield Health Summit in Abuja, Nigeria on October 22, 2024.

The summit brought together a diverse group of industry experts, policymakers, and public health leaders from government, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector.

This event served as a platform for participants to discuss the rising epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria and other low- and middle-income countries, shaping the health agenda and exploring innovative solutions.

Dr. Adedeji participated as a panelist in a session focused on the critical role of pro-health taxes in financing the prevention and treatment of NCDs.

CSEA hosted a two-day workshop on Data protection and Privacy, in partnership with NDPC Nigeria, Baze University and African University of Science and Technology on 23-24 July 2024 at the CSEA conference hall, Abuja. The workshop featured training on the fundamentals of data privacy and protection, cybersecurity and data governance in Africa. It also convened experts and stakeholders who discussed key issues like; digitalization, how AFCFTA can support data governance and strategies for leveraging data governance to boost development in Nigeria and Africa. 

On August 30, 2024, CSEA, represented by Dr. Adedeji Adeniran and Adaora Ofodum, participated in a stakeholder validation meeting for the Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI 2.0). This meeting, held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, was in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The purpose of the gathering was to review the TCDI initiatives and discuss the incorporation of new themes into the DRC dashboard. Patrice Milambo, Director of the national program to combat drug addiction and toxic substances from the MOH, delivered the opening remarks, while Patrick Shamba Bakengela PhD, DG Country Lead in DRC, provided an introduction outlining the objectives of TCDI 1.0 and 2.0.
Dr. Adeniran gave an overview of CSEA and its role in TCDI 2.0, while Adaora outlined CSEA's responsibilities and expectations as a sustainability partner for the initiative. By the end of the meeting, two new themes were selected for the dashboard: “Prevention and Awareness” and “Shisha and New Products”.

CSEA's research associate, Kashema Bahago, represented Executive Director Dr. Chukwuka Onyekwena at a one-day dialogue titled "Challenging Private Creditors in People’s Recoveries", organized by Christian Aid Nigeria on August 28, 2024, in Abuja. 
The dialogue was held in collaboration with implementing partners, including the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the Tax Justice & Governance Platforms, Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative, Civil Right Concern, and Aid Foundation.
The event offered a platform for participants to discuss Nigeria's debt crisis and explore alternatives to address the country's revenue challenges, inefficiencies in expenditure, and the lack of transparency and accountability in debt management—which are critical factors contributing to Nigeria's debt issues.
The event also featured presentation of two key research outputs: "The Role of Private Creditors in Nigeria's Debt Crisis and Its Human Cost" and "Tax Expenditure and Its Implications for Debt Management and Sustainability in Nigeria." 
The dialogue sessions featured discussions on Nigeria’s debt trap, its sustainability, and the challenges it poses, which stakeholders noted have led to fiscal pressures on the Nigerian economy