This week’s edition of The Ballot takes you through another round of Nigeria’s political tango, a dance where policy meets parody and every turn reveals a new twist. From the inauguration of INEC’s new chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to the Senate’s move to rework the...
This week on The Ballot, we explore the shifting sands of Nigeria’s political landscape, from renewed debates over the Electoral Act to rising ambitions ahead of 2027. INEC finds itself defending transparency once more, the Senate halts its reform bid mid-debate, and new bills promise...
In every four-year cycle, millions of young Nigerians gather and wait in long queues and the scorching sun, clutching their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) as if it was their ticket to an ever-better tomorrow. They shout, they hope, they vote, and they watch familiar faces...
In Nigeria, young people are eager for opportunities and avenues to present their economic, social and governance grievances and demands to the leaders who represent them. Nigerian youths have more questions than answers being given, and the platforms to receive these responses remain limited. The...
This week, Nigeria’s democratic scene had its fair share of drama. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) welcomed a new Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who steps into office with the task of rebuilding trust in Nigeria’s electoral process, and perhaps, its Wi-Fi connection too. Meanwhile,...
