Centre for Social Justice Nigeria

What Centre for Social Justice Nigeria does

Centre for Social Justice Nigeria (CSJ) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 2008 and headquartered in Abuja, with a regional office in Sokoto. CSJ functions as a knowledge and advocacy institution focused on social justice through public finance management, governance, political finance, gender equality, energy and environment, and rights enhancement. It engages policymakers, civil society, media, and grassroots communities via research, policy advocacy, and capacity-building programs.

Core products and assets include the Budgetpedia.ng public budget transparency portal, a stream of research publications and policy briefs, training and capacity-building programs, and budget technical assistance delivered to government and community-based organizations. The Legal Department is a distinguishing structural component, providing specialized legal and policy advisory work that is unusual among Nigerian NGOs.

CSJ operates a grant-funded non-profit business model. Revenue is derived from institutional donors and philanthropic partners — including the European Union (Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption / RoLAC 2 program), Ford Foundation, USAID, Heinrich Böll Foundation, International Budget Partnership, and the British Council — supplemented by collaborative delivery alongside peer organizations such as ActionAid, BudgIT, Christian Aid, IFES, SWOFON, and multilateral partners including the UN and World Bank. The organization has a small core team of 8 employees, indicating a lean operation that likely scales through grant-funded project delivery and partnerships rather than permanent headcount expansion.

Name

Centre for Social Justice Nigeria

Legal name

Centre for Social Justice

Website

https://csj-ng.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centre for Social Justice Nigeria is a non-profit knowledge institution founded in 2008 that conducts public finance management research, policy advocacy, and capacity-building for government, civil society, and grassroots communities in Nigeria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Justice Policy Advocacy and Public Finance Research

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), Public Finance Activities (92113), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Legal Counsel and Prosecution (922130)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Governance, Democracy & Rule of Law (BPAGABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Democratic Governance & Public Administration Reform (BPADAGAJ), Rule of Law & Justice Sector Reform (BPADAGAB)

Keywords

• Public finance management
• Policy advocacy services
• Budget analysis research
• Social justice advocacy
• Civil society capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations through its website platform using Paystack payment integration, serving as a non-profit charitable organization registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
2. Institutional Grants and Project Funding: CSJ receives programmatic funding from international development partners and foundations for specific projects such as the EU RoLAC 2 anti-corruption initiative.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Nigeria is a knowledge institution that delivers policy research, budget analysis, advocacy, capacity building, and litigation services aimed at mainstreaming social justice in public life. It produces publications, operates the Budgetpedia.ng budget data portal, runs anti-corruption and public finance programmes, and provides technical assistance to civil society groups and government institutions across Nigeria.

Product overview

Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Nigeria is a knowledge institution and non-governmental organisation focused on social justice advocacy through policy engagement. The organisation operates as a research and advocacy hub rather than a software product company. Its primary offerings include Budgetpedia.ng, a public web portal for budget information; periodic newsletters; research publications including budget reviews, corruption risk assessments, and fiscal analyses; capacity building and training services; and budget technical assistance for civil society groups. These offerings are structured around five core programme areas: Public Finance Management, Political Finance Reforms, Energy and Environmental Reforms, Gender and Inclusivity, and Rights Enhancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Budgetpedia.ng A single internet web portal operated by CSJ that serves as a primary source for Nigerian budget information, providing access to fiscal data, budget documents, and public finance resources for civil society organizations, government institutions, researchers, and the general public.
• Centre for Social Justice Newsletter A periodic newsletter distributed by CSJ that keeps subscribers and stakeholders updated with news and analytical content on budget analysis, policy research, and social justice issues in Nigeria.
• Civil Society Anti-Corruption Engagement Manual A publication being developed by CSJ with EU RoLAC 2 support to guide civil society engagement with anti-corruption mechanisms in Nigeria, covering mandates of Anti-Corruption Agencies and intervention strategies.
• Research and Budget Analysis Publications Analytical publications produced by CSJ including budget reviews, fiscal responsibility analyses, corruption risk assessments, and policy briefs covering federal and state budgets, public finance management, and economic reforms in Nigeria.
• Capacity Building and Training Services Capacity building training programmes delivered by CSJ to civil society organisations, government institutions (including police, federal ministries of finance and health), and individuals on anti-corruption, public finance management, budget analysis, gender mainstreaming, and online asset declaration systems.
• Budget Technical Assistance Technical assistance provided by CSJ to advocacy groups and civil society organisations on budget analysis and tracking, such as the support provided to SWOFON that contributed to increased federal government spending on agriculture.

Quantifiable outcome

• CSJ identified N325,334,458,139 in frivolous budget items in 2021 federal budget
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Union (Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Project RoLAC 2)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSJ is implementing the RoLAC 2 program 'Improving the Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Processes and Reforms in Nigeria' with EU support. The goal is to contribute to increased effectiveness of anti-corruption laws, policies, and interventions for entrenchment of reforms at national and subnational levels.
• ActionAidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CSJ on recommendations for the 2023-2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper, working together on budget analysis and fiscal advocacy.
• BudgitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CSJ and ActionAid on MTEF recommendations, contributing to public finance management analysis and civic engagement on fiscal issues.
• Christian AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CSJ and ActionAid on recommendations for the 2023-2025 MTEF and Fiscal Strategy Paper, supporting fiscal transparency advocacy.
• Small-Scale Women Farmer Association of Nigeria (SWOFON)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSJ provided budget technical assistance to SWOFON, resulting in increased FG spending on agriculture. Joint advocacy for improved welfare of small-scale women farmers through gender-focused budget analysis.
• Heinrich Böll FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational foundation partner supporting governance and social justice work in Nigeria, appearing in CSJ's partner network.
• IFESminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational Foundation for Electoral Systems partner supporting democratic governance and electoral processes in Nigeria.
• International Budget PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership focused on budget transparency and accountability, aligning with CSJ's public finance management work.
• United NationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUN agencies and programs supporting development and governance work in Nigeria.
• World Bank GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational financial institution providing development financing and research that CSJ references in its policy analysis.
• British CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK cultural relations and educational organization supporting governance and anti-corruption initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Budget Partnership (IBP): Global nonprofit driving budget transparency and accountability, including in Nigeria — a global incumbent whose Open Budget Survey and grants shape the same PFM/budget-transparency space CSJ occupies.
• CIVICUS: Global civil-society alliance monitoring civic space and supporting civil society strengthening worldwide — relevant broader-incumbent comparator for CSJ's governance, rights, and accountability focus.
• Tax Justice Network: Global network focused on tax transparency, harmful tax practices, and illicit financial flows — comparable global incumbent given CSJ's identified N4.691T in Nigerian tax-expenditure savings analysis.

Direct peers

• Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC): Nigerian governance and accountability NGO working on fiscal transparency, procurement monitoring, and public service delivery — directly comparable to CSJ's PFM, citizen-monitoring, and right-to-information advocacy.
• Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC): Nigerian policy and legislative advocacy NGO focused on transparency, accountability, and good governance — comparable to CSJ's policy-engagement, legislative-budget analysis, and governance reform mission.
• BudgIT Foundation: Nigerian civic-tech organization focused on budget transparency, public finance accountability, and citizen engagement on fiscal policy — directly comparable to CSJ's Budgetpedia.ng work and PFM advocacy in Nigeria.
• Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ): Nigerian NGO focused on economic justice, anti-corruption, and governance across Nigeria — comparable to CSJ's social justice, public finance, and rights-enhancement program mix.
• Transparency International Nigeria: Nigerian chapter of Transparency International focused on anti-corruption, governance, and integrity — directly comparable to CSJ's RoLAC 2 anti-corruption implementation and corruption risk assessment work.
• Connected Development (CODE): Nigerian NGO running the Follow The Money and community-led accountability programs across Nigeria — comparable to CSJ in combining grassroots civic engagement with public-finance and governance accountability work.

Emerging players

• ActionAid Nigeria: Nigerian affiliate of ActionAid International working on women rights, governance, and public finance; overlapping but broader than CSJ, and a documented coalition partner on MTEF/FSP advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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