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Nigeria articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Nigeria.​ ​​​According to Freedom House, Nigeria is not an electoral democracy. Elections in the largest country in Africa have "by and large been chaotic affairs marked by vote rigging and violence". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Africa.

Nigeria’s New Kingmakers

by DC Editors - June 28, 2022

Nigeria’s New Kingmakers

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and its biggest democracy, yet its leaders are chosen by a small group of kingmakers.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Democracy Day, E-Governance And Better Nigeria

by DC Editors - June 28, 2022

Democracy Day, E-Governance And Better Nigeria

Nigeria is the fastest-growing ICT market in Africa, yet it still falls short when it comes to offering its citizens e-governance services.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

The Nigerian State Is The Greatest Threat To Nigerian Democracy

by DC Editors - May 12, 2022

The Nigerian State Is The Greatest Threat To Nigerian Democracy

Nigeria transitioned to democracy in 1999, but is finding hard to sustain reforms. The state is the greatest threat to its democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Nigerian Democracy in Peril as Country Descends Into Lawlessness

by DC Editors - April 4, 2022

Nigerian Democracy in Peril as Country Descends Into Lawlessness

Nigeria’s insecurity endures. Gunmen are continually attacking in a number of states. The scenario is quickly devolving into broad anarchy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Nigeria’s Democracy Needs More Legislative Therapy

by DC Editors - March 15, 2022

Nigeria’s Democracy Needs More Legislative Therapy

Despite recent positive advances, such as the electoral reform act of February 2022, much still has to be done to repair Nigeria’s democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Electoral Act Is Great Achievement For Nigeria’s Democracy

by DC Editors - March 7, 2022

Electoral Act Is Great Achievement For Nigeria’s Democracy

The EU’s elections Chief Observer has described the 2022 Electoral Act of Nigeria as a great achievement that will enhance democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Nigeria Parliament To Vote On 68 Constitutional Amendments 

by DC Editors - February 28, 2022

Nigeria Parliament To Vote On 68 Constitutional Amendments 

The Senate and the House of Representatives have set Wednesday, 2 March and Thursday, 3 March, to vote on the amendments.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

U.S. urges African leaders to promote democracy

by DC Editors - November 21, 2021

U.S. urges African leaders to promote democracy,

The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is in Africa. During his visit in Nigeria he urged African leaders to promote democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Attack On Journalists As Threat To Nigeria Democracy

by DC Editors - August 9, 2021

Attack On Journalists As Threat To Nigeria Democracy

Two recent attacks on journalists raise concerns about the increased dangers Nigerian journalists confront in the course of their work.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Nigeria

Nigerian Governor Threatens Journalists Covering His Corruption 

by DC Editors - April 10, 2021

Nigerian Governor Threatens Journalists Covering His Corruption 

In an BBC interview, Nigeria’s Kano state governor said he would deal with journalists who published videos claiming he was corrupt.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Nigeria, Worldwide Corruption

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