Evidence that drives
real change in Nigeria
Our research division produces peer-reviewed studies on Nigerian health challenges, education gaps, and development solutions, directly informing our field operations and national policy.
127
Research Papers
34
Active Studies
92%
Peer Reviewed
18
Partner Institutions
Latest research papers
2026
Childhood Malaria Prevention in Nigeria
A synthesis of the latest global and national data on malaria burden in Nigeria's under-five population, covering prevention coverage, seasonal chemoprevention scale-up, the introduction of malaria vaccines, and structural drivers of persistent high transmission in rural communities.
2026
Maternal Mortality Barriers in Rural Northern Nigeria
A structured synthesis of published data on antenatal care deficits, skilled birth attendance gaps and systemic health system failures driving Nigeria's disproportionate share of global maternal deaths, with focus on Northeast and Northwest geopolitical zones.
2025
Micronutrient Deficiency Mapping in Nigeria
A comprehensive review of geospatial and survey evidence documenting the prevalence, geographic distribution and determinants of stunting, wasting, severe acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency in Nigerian children under five.
2025
Climate Variability and Acute Malnutrition in Conflict Affected Northern States
A trend analysis of severe acute malnutrition prevalence in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto states, examining the compounding roles of armed conflict, climate-related flooding and drought.
2025
Girls Education Exclusion in Northern Nigeria
A state-level review of structural, socioeconomic and cultural barriers driving the exclusion of girls from formal education in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, drawing on UNICEF, NDHS 2024, UNESCO and peer-reviewed literature from 2022 to 2025.
2026
Digital Literacy Impact on Nigerian Youth Employment
A review of published evidence on Nigeria's youth labour market, the relationship between digital skills access and employability, and the structural barriers — infrastructure, affordability, policy — that limit the contribution of digital literacy to economic mobility.
2025
Rural WASH Infrastructure Deficits and Under-Five Mortality in Nigeria
A synthesis of geospatial and survey-based evidence linking household-level water, sanitation and hygiene access deficits to diarrhoeal disease, child morbidity and under-five mortality in rural and peri-urban communities across Nigeria.
2026
Community-Led Development: A Framework for Scale
An evaluation of participatory development models and their sustainability metrics, examining evidence from Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa on which community-driven approaches produce durable improvements in health, WASH, education and livelihoods outcomes.
Reports and educational materials
Free to download and share with your community. All materials are produced by the STACI team and reviewed by field experts.
Community Health Worker Handbook
A practical field guide for community health workers covering childhood nutrition assessment, referral pathways, and first-aid protocols.
Child Malnutrition in Northern Nigeria: Policy Brief
Key findings and evidence-based policy recommendations drawn from our 2024 nutrition survey across Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto states.
WASH Awareness Training Module
Educational materials for community facilitators on water hygiene, sanitation best practices, and disease prevention for families.
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