Nigeria Green Academy This year we launched the Nigeria Green Academy, an annual programme that offers young and aspiring civil society activists, journalists, academic scholars, artists, and social entrepreneurs the opportunity to enrich their knowledge, ‘tool-box’ and networks to tackle some of Nigeria’s most pressing governance and development challenges.
Feminist Leadership in Nigeria Event Highlights The Heinrich Böll Foundation Abuja Office hosted a discussion forum on Feminist Leadership in Nigeria that featured prominent women in leadership positions to articulate and create an understanding of what feminist leadership in Nigeria is about and should entail.
Bots and Biases: The Role of Social Media in Nigeria's Elections Interview The use of social media has become a defining feature in Nigeria’s electoral politics. We spoke to Dr. Tobi Oluwatola, executive director of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), about the impact this has had on the election process and what to look out for in 2023. By Jochen Luckscheiter
Nigeria Green Academy Cohort In celebration of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung’s 20th anniversary in Nigeria, we launched the Nigeria Green Academy, an annual programme that offers young and aspiring civil society activists, journalists, academic scholars, artists, and social entrepreneurs the opportunity to enrich their knowledge, ‘tool-box’ and networks to tackle some of Nigeria’s most pressing governance and development challenges. This year, we have selected 20 individuals from across Nigeria to participate in the debut programme of the academy.
Nigeria’s Young Generation Speaks Up: “We need a Nigeria that will work for all!” Interview Rinu Oduala, also known as Savvy Rinu, has become a popular figure for her active participation in the nationwide #EndSARS protests. We spoke to Rinu about the legacy of the protests and her views on the future of Nigeria's politics. By Chibueze Ebii and Jochen Luckscheiter
The 2023 General Elections: #EndSARSReloaded? Comment Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission recorded record high new voter registrations among young people. Has this the potential for the elections to become remembered as #EndSARSReloaded? By Abiodun Baiyewu
Still Too Young to Run? Analysis The 'Not Too Young to Run' Act was signed into law in 2018. How has this expanded opportunities for young people seeking political office in Nigeria? Mark Amaza provides his insights on the issue and an outlook for the coming general elections. By Mark Amaza
Nigeria Elections: Of New Beginnings and Echoes of the Past Opinion Many young Nigerians view this election as their chance to have a major say in the country’s complicated politics, and to push the reset button. But the echoes of the past sound loud. By Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
Elections in Nigeria Dossier Nigeria is approaching its seventh consecutive election since the return to democracy in 1999, marking 24 years of uninterrupted democratic rule. This is the longest such period in the country’s history and reason to celebrate. However, times are turbulent. As social and economic challenges mount, many young Nigerians are determined to have their say in the country’s future.
Beyond Connectivity Dossier Closing the digital divide has become a core objective of development policy. This dossier discusses pathways to a needs- and values-based approach to working with partner countries in Africa, which does not stop at providing hardware but enables a digital life that's good for people and the planet.
