Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, a generation is rising, bold, connected, and unyielding in its demand for dignity, accountability, and justice. From Kenya’s Gen Z tax protests to Nigeria’s #EndSARS and Chile’s student uprisings, young people are redefining democratic engagement and building new spaces for collective power. Yiaga Africa is proud to announce the...
In every voice lies a promise, in every gathering a dream, that democracy, when tended by its people, shall never wither. These words came alive in Brussels, Belgium, as the Democracy R&D 2025 Annual Conference gathered over 150 visionaries from across continents between October 14th and 17th. From deliberative democracy practitioners and civil society leaders...
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 Electoral Act yet again, the nation’s political scene continues to...
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 to reshape how votes are cast and counted. Meanwhile, Peter...
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 return to power on the same wheels of manipulation, money,...
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 five years between 2020 and 2025 have seen youth-led protests...
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, the Commission announced that over 6.8 million Nigerians have registered...
This week on The Ballot, Nigeria’s democracy is under the microscope from the courtroom to the polling booth. President Tinubu has been dragged to court over the controversial Rivers LG elections, with a suit challenging his use of emergency powers and seeking a nullification of the polls. INEC, meanwhile, is in the spotlight on two...
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...
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...
