A platform translating technology regulations, trends, and institutional decisions into clear, accessible insights for everyone.
PLI5 is a policy literacy platform that simplifies how government regulations, trends, and technology decisions affect individuals, organisations, and institutions in everyday life.
The name draws from the internet phrase "Explain Like I'm 5" — the idea of making complex topics accessible to anyone, regardless of background. PLI5 applies that same standard to governance.
Its mission is to build technology policy literacy and civic awareness, empowering citizens, organisations, and institutions to understand how policies shape everyday life while encouraging stronger public engagement and more inclusive decision-making.
"Explain Like I'm Five."The principle behind PLI5
PLI5 is built for anyone affected by technology policy in Nigeria — which, in practice, means everyone.
| 01 | Everyday Citizens | Nigerians who want to understand how government decisions around technology affect their daily lives, rights, and opportunities — without needing a legal or technical background. |
| 02 | Young Nigerians | A generation that is digitally native but largely disconnected from civic life. PLI5 meets them where they are, building a generation that is technically informed and civically aware. |
| 03 | Businesses & Entrepreneurs | Startups, SMEs, and established businesses that need to understand the regulatory environment — from data protection obligations to sector-specific compliance frameworks. |
| 04 | Civil Society & Researchers | Organisations and individuals working on governance, advocacy, and public interest research who need reliable, well-contextualised analysis of technology policy developments. |
| 05 | Government & Institutions | Public institutions that want to communicate policies more effectively and understand how citizens and businesses perceive and engage with regulation. |
| 06 | International Partners | Organisations supporting digital governance, civic tech, and democratic participation across Africa — funders and collaborators who extend PLI5's reach and credibility. |
PLI5 is organised around four core areas, each addressing a distinct dimension of technology policy literacy.
The people are not disengaged because they do not care. They are disengaged because the information they need to participate is packaged in ways that exclude them.
PLI5 translates complex regulatory and legislative frameworks into clear, accessible language anyone can understand — regardless of background or education.
Informed citizens ask better questions, participate in public consultations, and make decisions grounded in accurate understanding of the rules that affect them.
As understanding grows, passive audiences become active participants — contributing perspectives, attending forums, and holding decision-makers to account.
When more citizens are watching and engaging, institutions respond. Transparency improves. Communication improves. Policy quality improves.
Better governance creates conditions for greater trust, digital inclusion, and national prosperity — a Nigeria where technology policy works for everyone.
PLI5 is a public-interest platform. Its impact depends on the communities, organisations, and individuals that engage with it.
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Policy experts, legal professionals, technologists, and researchers are welcome to contribute explainers, analysis, and opinion pieces that meet PLI5's editorial standards.
Organisations looking to support policy literacy, commission research, or co-create civic education programmes are encouraged to reach out and explore partnership opportunities.
Businesses, civil society groups, and government bodies can engage PLI5 for independent policy analysis, public attitude research, and consultancy.
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