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The canonical Nigeria civic data registry. Built for CivicNG products and the public.

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Each dataset on this platform links back to its original source. Always cite the upstream provider in any redistribution.

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Every dataset on data.civic.ng comes from one of the providers below. Trust level reflects institutional standing, not data quality.

World Bank Open Data

The World Bank Group

Institutional

Free and open access to global development data, including indicators for Nigeria across economy, infrastructure, governance, trade, education, and health.

Notes: Primary multilateral source. Indicator updates typically lag the reference year by several months.

License
CC BY 4.0
Datasets
7
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Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX)

UN OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data

Institutional

Open platform for humanitarian data, including IDP movements, conflict events, food security assessments, and operational presence in Nigeria.

Notes: Each dataset on HDX has its own license. Always check the dataset page before redistribution.

License
Varies by dataset (commonly CC BY or CC BY-IGO)
Datasets
1
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UNESCO Institute for Statistics

UNESCO

Institutional

Internationally comparable statistics on education, including enrollment, literacy, and learning outcomes for Nigeria.

Notes: Coverage of subnational Nigeria indicators is limited; expect country-level series.

License
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO
Datasets
1
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FEWS NET

USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network

Institutional

Food security analysis and IPC-aligned acute food insecurity classifications for Nigeria, including outlook periods.

Notes: Some embedded inputs (e.g. partner imagery) carry their own licenses. FEWS NET classifications are estimates, not official government figures.

License
Public domain (US Government work) for FEWS NET-authored content
Datasets
1
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INEC

Independent National Electoral Commission

Official

Official electoral authority of Nigeria. Source of polling unit registry, voter registration figures, and election results.

Notes: Official source of election results. Re-publishers should treat INEC declarations as authoritative and clearly attribute.

License
Public records (no formal open license declared)
Datasets
1
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OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap Foundation

Community

Community-edited world map. Nigeria coverage includes roads, buildings, points of interest, and administrative boundaries.

Notes: Community-contributed. Quality varies by region. Always credit OpenStreetMap contributors when redistributing.

License
ODbL 1.0
Datasets
1
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HOTOSM Export Tool

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team

Community

Curated thematic exports from OpenStreetMap, including Nigeria roads, buildings, and waterways for humanitarian and infrastructure use.

Notes: Derivative of OpenStreetMap; the same attribution and share-alike requirements apply.

License
ODbL 1.0 (derived from OpenStreetMap)
Datasets
1
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openAFRICA

Code for Africa

Open data

Pan-African open data portal hosting community-contributed datasets, including Nigeria-specific civic, governance, and economic data.

Notes: Quality and provenance vary widely. Each dataset must be evaluated individually before reuse.

License
Varies by dataset
Datasets
1
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FRED

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Institutional

Macro-economic time series, including Nigeria series sourced from the World Bank, IMF, and other institutional providers.

Notes: FRED is a redistributor. Treat the upstream provider as the authoritative source and respect their terms.

License
Varies by underlying provider; FRED metadata is public
Datasets
1
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National Bureau of Statistics

National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria

Official

Nigeria’s official statistical authority. Publishes GDP, CPI, labor force, and demographic releases.

Notes: Official figures. Redistribution should preserve attribution and reference the original release.

License
Public records (no formal open license declared)
Datasets
1
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ACLED

Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project

Institutional

Disaggregated event-level data on political violence and protest, including Nigeria coverage from 1997 to present.

Notes: Use is governed by ACLED’s terms. Commercial redistribution is restricted; review the license before integrating.

License
Custom non-commercial terms (registration required)
Datasets
1
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IOM DTM Nigeria

International Organization for Migration — Displacement Tracking Matrix

Institutional

Operational data on internal displacement, returns, and movement intentions in Nigeria, especially the North-East and North-Central.

Notes: Round-based data. Coverage and methodology evolve over time; always cite the round and reference period.

License
Varies by report (commonly CC BY-IGO)
Datasets
1
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