Maryam Ado Haruna

Happy Birthday to an extraordinary leader whose courage to forge uncommon paths has left an enduring legacy. Your grace, excellence, and tenacity continue to inspire us to move with purpose, strive for more, and lead boldly. Today, we celebrate not only you, but the remarkable difference you make in the world and in all of us. With deep gratitude and admiration, Happy Birthday to Our Executive Director - Dr Osasuyi Dirisu @OsasuyiDirisu 🎉🥳🎂

What does it take to move from studying Economics to building a career in it? For many female students, the pathway isn’t always clear. This is where the next phase of the SWOLE (Strengthening Women’s Leadership in Economics) initiative, supported by @coimpactcollab, begins. Join the SWOLE Learning Series on Wednesday, 6th May as we explore why it’s cool to study Economics and the real opportunities and pathways it opens up. If you’re an undergraduate Economics student, this is for you. Register here: bit.ly/slseries Tag a friend, share, and don’t miss out

Happy Workers’ Day to everyone who makes working at PIC such a remarkable experience. We spend so much of our lives at work, and your dedication, brilliance, and team spirit make every day feel like an opportunity to build something bigger together. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Yesterday at the GDC (April Cohort), Professor Michael Kunnuji, Director at PIC institute, unpacked powerful gender-related theoretical frameworks, including types of feminist approaches, while Dr. Yinka Babalola, Country Director at the International Budget Partnership, delivered insightful perspectives on Gender Responsive Budgeting, we closed out with a session from Toyin Umoru on Gender-Responsive Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning The room was alive with curiosity, energy, and meaningful engagement, an unforgettable session. And we’re not done yet. Class continues today! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next GDC cohort. More details soon.

Applications for the AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship are now officially closed. We received 1,734 applications from across Africa A sign of the continent’s growing commitment to shaping the future of responsible AI. This level of interest reflects not just demand, but a movement of researchers, policymakers, and innovators ready to lead in AI governance. Thank you to everyone who applied. The selection process will commence immediately.

GDC April Cohort Day 3 Peek into Our Gallery 📷 Tag someone you recognize 😊 #GDC2026 #aprilcohort

Women don’t just struggle because of a lack of talent. Many times, it comes down to access. Access to mentorship, to sponsorship, to people willing to speak your name in rooms you haven’t entered yet. And that gap quietly shapes outcomes. This episode of #PurpleDiaries with Amb. Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq @firstladykwara reflects on the kind of work that often goes unseen. The work of creating pathways, opening doors, and supporting women as they step into leadership. At the same time, it gives an important reminder. A balanced society cannot be built by focusing on one side alone: leaving boys behind only creates another gap. Real inclusion is thoughtful and considers everyone. It is intentional in the way it creates opportunity. Watch the full conversation on YouTube via the link below youtu.be/PnKAvyAf_qM #purplediariesbyPIC #PurpleDiaries

Another episode of #PurpleDiaries is here and this one will stay with you 💜✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁? Is it just the numbers we count, or the quiet changes we don’t always see? In this episode, Maryam Al-Bashir, Project Manager at Centre for Girls' Education (CGE) @centre4girlsed shares a powerful perspective on what change really looks like beyond the surface. Yes, giving a girl an opportunity can change her life. But what matters just as much is what happens after. Some of the most powerful impact is not loud. It happens in small, personal moments that slowly change everything. Click the link below or link in bio to watch the full episode now👇🏾 youtu.be/doPaVcrdEaU This is one conversation you don’t want to miss 🎙💜 #PurpleDiaries #PurpleReflections #PIC

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Join the live Q&A Webinar and get all the clarity you need before applying. 🗓️ Wednesday, 8th April 2026 ⏰ 1:00PM WAT | 2:00PM CAT/EET/SAST | 3:00PM EAT 📍 Online This is your chance to: Understand what the fellowship offers Get answers directly from the team Find out if it’s the right fit for you Register now: zoom.us/meeting/regist… The AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship is an Initiative of the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) in collaboration with Africa Hub for Innovation & Development (AHFID) & Supported by Luminate #AIEthics #AIGovernance #FellowshipOpportunity

Very early adolescence, ages 10 to 14, is not a waiting room before adulthood begins. It is the period when gender norms take hold. The Very Young Adolescents Survey (VYAS), led by the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) and supported by the Gates Foundation, seeks to examine not only gender norms that reinforce child marriage but also the interconnected issues 👉To download the factsheet and learn more about what’s shaping young lives in Nigeria, visit policycentre.org/vyas #VYAS

“𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.” This reflection from one participant stayed with us after the SWOLE session in Lagos. For us at the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC), that sense of possibility is one reason why co-creation is at the heart of our work. With support from @coimpactcollab, SWOLE Co-creation sessions brings together stakeholders across career stages to shine a light on the barriers women in economics academia face, and to imagine bold, collective solutions. The real power lies in the exchange where perspectives expand, and new paths forward are born. Building on the momentum from Lagos, we recently brought more universities into the conversation in Abuja, and we can’t wait to share the highlights. #SWOLE #CoCreation #WomenInEconomics #SystemsChange

𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐆𝐒𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 Have you saved the date? The Gender and Inclusion Summit 2026 is set to hold on September 8 and 9, 2026. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑨𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒆. #GS26 #ForTheLastMile #MakeInnovationsCount

Eid Mubarak

@aiishadahir Amin ya Hayyu ya Qayyum

Ya Allah.. Do not make this ramadan our last ramadan.. Do not make this ramadan our last ramadan.. Do not make this ramadan our last ramadan.. 😭🤲🏽

Will we be seeing you at the Purple Book launch today? Yes or absolutely yes?😊 #PurpleBookLaunch #GS25 Join us live: youtube.com/live/NaVr6gWsc…

And that's a wrap! 💜 Purple Book 4th Edition: LAUNCHED ✅ Thank you to everyone who joined us today. #GS25 #PurpleBookLaunch

The questions from the audience >>> This is what dialogue looks like #GS25 #PurpleBookLaunch Join us live🙌🏾: youtube.com/live/NaVr6gWsc…

If you're not watching this right now, you're missing out. Still time to join! #PurpleBookLaunch Join us live🙌🏾: youtube.com/live/NaVr6gWsc…