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...

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...

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...