Every guide in this library is written for a first-time user. Find the programme below that matches your question, or scroll through the full index.
How women enter office, what the law requires, where to find the records
Reading revenue and expenditure records in Nigeria
A reader of public finance needs to know which document shows a plan and which shows a result.
ExplainerExplains the core legal duties the Fiscal Responsibility Act places on public institutions, and what a reader can expect to find in the budget and financial reports those institutions produce.
ExplainerThe approved budget moves from the executive to several public offices, each holding a copy for a specific purpose.
Bills, gazettes, and the path to law
A practical guide for women and community members who want to follow a bill through the legislative process.
GuideA practical guide for finding the official publication of a new law, from identifying the correct office to obtaining a copy of the gazette.
How to structure a short, usable policy document
Public hearings, FOI requests, and citizen questions
Practical steps for a Nigerian citizen to obtain a public document using the Freedom of Information Act.
ChecklistA checklist of questions a citizen can prepare for a public hearing on a budget, a bill, or a public spending record.
What a WATAG scorecard measures and why
How WATAG trains women to read a budget record
The skills covered in the WATAG governance training
Letter writing, public speaking, coalition building
What a WATAG volunteer actually does
How to join the WATAG network
What a partner brings and what a partner gets