The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched Unified ‘Reportrix’ App to strengthen accountability, promote digital rights, combat harmful gender practices and empower citizens to speak out against social injustices.
A statement by YZ Ya’u Executive Director of the centre disclosed this on Wednesday.
The App is a consolidated digital platform that brings together four of our existing reporting tools into one powerful, user-friendly mobile and web application, named as Reportrix.
The statement reads, “Over the years, CITAD has developed multiple platforms to assist citizens report gender-based violence, misinformation, digital rights violations, and abandoned public projects. These platforms have made real impact — supporting victims, exposing fake news, documenting abuses, and advancing accountability in governance.
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“However, we also realized that the scattered nature of these tools made access difficult for many users. Moreover, some of these are linked and in some instances, a victim or survivor could suffer multiple violations of rights such as when a girl whose dignity is violated and then the records of such are splashed in the social media, violating her digital right.
“The Unified CITAD Reporting App responds directly to this challenge. It centralizes our reporting systems into a single interface that is easier, faster, and more accessible for all Nigerians, regardless of their digital literacy level or location.
According to the statement, the Unified App integrates four major modules including Gender Based Violence Reporting; Fake News and Misinformation Reporting; Digital Rights Reporting and Report a Project: Since 2019.
“Gender Based Violence Reporting: This module provides a confidential and secure space for victims as well as others to report abuse, seek help, and track their cases. The system aggregates monthly data to support advocacy, media briefings, and policy engagement across multiple states.
“Fake News and Misinformation Reporting: First launched in 2016, this tool enables citizens to report misinformation and disinformation. The integrated version allows users to upload suspicious content, view fact-checking outcomes, and track incidents on an interactive map categorized by state.
“Digital Rights Reporting: As digital technologies expand, so do cases of online harassment, unlawful surveillance, privacy violations, and censorship. This new module allows citizens to document digital rights abuses, access legal and educational resources, and contribute to national advocacy for internet freedoms.
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Report a Project: Since 2019, this initiative has enabled Nigerians to report abandoned or poorly executed government projects. The updated version allows users to upload photos, GPS locations, and descriptions while also tracking the impact of their submissions. CITAD will continue recognizing outstanding citizen reporters who contribute significantly to improving governance.”
With this unified platform, CITAD aims to make reporting easier, strengthen public participation, and generate credible data that fuels advocacy and policy reforms across Nigeria.
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The statement added that CITAD remains committed to a Nigeria where technology is used to protect rights, not undermine them; where citizens have the tools to hold duty bearers accountable; and where no abuse — online or offline — goes unheard. We also see technology as a tool for uplifting humanity to a higher pedestal for development and dignity.
