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ROUNDCHECK, a youth-led fact-checking organisation advancing truth, accountability and Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in Nigeria, will officially launch Civic Play, an interactive civic education game designed to make learning about democracy, citizenship and civic rights engaging and accessible for young Nigerians.
Civic Play is a web-based learning platform that combines education, media and information literacy, and entertainment to help users build their civic knowledge through interactive quizzes, different levels and competitive leaderboards. The platform simplifies complex civic concepts, encouraging young people to learn about governance, democratic participation and their rights in an engaging and rewarding way.
The virtual launch will take place on Saturday, 8 August 2026, via Zoom, bringing together educators, students, civil society organisations, media development partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders committed to strengthening civic education in Nigeria.
The launch marks the introduction of ROUNDCHECK’s latest civic technology initiative, building on the organisation’s work to promote MIL and counter misinformation among young Nigerians. Having reached thousands of young people through workshops, campaigns and civic engagement programmes, RoundCheck is leveraging digital innovation to expand access to quality civic education across the country.
Following the launch, the organisation will commence a school outreach programme, taking Civic Play to secondary schools and other educational institutions, where students will participate in media literacy and civic education sessions, interactive quiz competitions and digital citizenship activities designed to strengthen critical thinking and responsible civic participation.
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Speaking ahead of the launch, Daniel Nworie, Assistant Project Manager for Civic Play, described the platform as an innovative response to the need for more accessible civic education.
“Many young Nigerians want to participate in civic life, but civic education is often presented in ways that feel distant or difficult to engage with,” Nworie said. “Civic Play changes that by turning learning into an interactive experience that encourages curiosity, critical thinking and active citizenship.”
Nworie explained that the platform was designed not only to teach civic concepts, but also to strengthen media literacy, critical thinking and informed participation in democratic processes.
He added that beyond the digital platform, the school outreach programme is designed to take civic education directly to young people, helping students develop critical thinking skills, understand their rights and responsibilities, and become more informed and active participants in their communities.
With the message “Learn, Compete, Test your civic knowledge,” Civic Play aims to inspire a new generation of informed citizens by making civic learning simple, engaging and enjoyable. Guided by the belief that an informed youth is a powerful nation, the platform encourages users to continually improve their understanding of civic issues while competing with peers in a fun learning environment.
Registration for the virtual launch is now open. Interested participants are encouraged to register here: Civic Play Launch.
