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.
Reflections on Feminisms across Generations Commentary Arit Okpo reflects on the nature of the feminist struggle in Nigeria based on her interactions with leading feminist activists in Nigeria and our latest Perspective publication on African Feminism across Generations. By Arit Okpo
Reflecting on #EndSARS One Year After One year after the unprecedented and massive #EndSARS protests in Nigeria, civil society leaders and thinkers reflect on its legacy, lessons learned and the way forward towards advancing change in the country.
Continue to Innovate and Build Alliances Interview The internet can open up spaces for marginalised groups to strengthen their identities, exchange ideas, form communities, and organise themselves. In Nigeria, however, freedom of communication and information is increasingly being restricted. We spoke with queer security expert Azeenarh Mohammed about LGBTIQ rights, risk profiles, and the Twitter blackout. By Maria Kind
Queer Community in Nigeria: "My Feminism is Queer Feminism" Interview Queer feminism allows for the development and testing of new ways of existing - new ways of living in community with others, new ways of organising and distributing resources, new ways of making sure that people’s needs are met. Hbs in conversation with OluTimehin Adegbeye, on the meaning and opportunities of queer feminism. By Claudia Simons
Know Your Rights! Legal Guidebooks for Civic Activists To strengthen civic participation in Nigeria, we supported the Network of University Legal Aid Institutions (NULAI), the Nigerian host to Action4Justice International, to develop comprehensive and practical civic rights guidebooks for civil society activists and organizations.
