Democracy

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.

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.

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? 

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.