#ANewINEC Campaign The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended (S.154, Paragraph 14, Part F, Third Schedule) vests the power to appoint the INEC Chairman, National and Resident Electoral Commissioner, in the President, subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. In case of the appointment of the INEC Chairman and commissioners, the...
Congratulations! You’ve just been selected to either: Live abroad with only a slim chance of “making it”, or Stay in Nigeria and actually build a decent life filled with meaning, memories, and vibes. Now, let’s be honest, if you put that question to the average Nigerian, about 89–95% will shout “Japa!” without blinking. Why? Because...
COMMUNIQUÉ Issued At the End of a CSO and Media Roundtable on the 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election Yiaga Africa, in collaboration with civil society organisations (CSOs) and media partners with support from the European Union through its European Union support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme, convened a roundtable on Friday, 22nd August...
This week in Nigeria’s political landscape, significant developments unfolded across the legislative and electoral space. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan officially returned to the Senate following the lifting of her suspension, marking a new chapter in her legislative journey. In Rivers State, tensions continue as Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) rejected the State Assembly’s move to investigate...
Imagine a society where every law that shapes your rights, your safety, your hustle, and your future is written in a room where women are outnumbered. Stop imagining, it is not fiction. That is our reality. For decades, women have been boxed into lip gloss and tight dresses, kitchen duties and childbearing. We have been...
About the program Yiaga Africa, with support from the Open Society Foundations (OSF), announces the call for applications for the Civic and Political Organising Lab for young creatives. The lab sessions aim to inspire and mobilise creatives to promote civic engagement by producing content that promotes political education, civic activism, good governance, and social cohesion...
Samson Itodo Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will undergo a major leadership transition in less than 60 days, just 15 months before the 2027 general election. The current Chairman of the commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, will end his two-term tenure of 10 years in the first week of December 2025. No chairman has served...
The past week has been eventful on Nigeria’s political and electoral scene, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announcing significant updates on the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Over 4.4 million Nigerians have already pre-registered online in just four weeks, with young people and women making up the majority of applicants. INEC has also...
This week on The Ballot, Nigeria’s electoral and political space witnessed significant updates. INEC and the National Bureau of Statistics began exploring new collaboration on data sharing to strengthen national development, while Rivers State prepared for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and lawmakers to return to office after six months of emergency administration. INEC also reported...
As preparations intensify for the November 2025 Anambra State governorship election, Yiaga Africa has embarked on a series of advocacy visits to critical stakeholders in the state to promote peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections. The advocacy mission, led by Yiaga Africa’s Director of Programmes, Cynthia Mbalumu, featured engagements with key institutions including the Nigeria Security...
