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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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 Flawed Election Risks A Democratic Backslide

by DC Editors - March 15, 2023

Nigeria’s Flawed Election Risks A Democratic Backslide

The election that delivered Nigeria’s presidency to Bola Tinubu is deemed “flawed” by both domestic and foreign observers.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Number Of Nigerian Women Lawmakers Shrinks By Nearly Half

by DC Editors - March 14, 2023

Number Of Nigerian Women Lawmakers Shrinks By Nearly Half

The number of female lawmakers in Nigeria’s parliament will fall by nearly half when legislators are sworn-in in early June.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria, Women and Democracy

How Young Voters Can Shake Up Nigeria’s Next Election

by DC Editors - February 4, 2023

How Young Voters Can Shake Up Nigeria’s Next Election

On February 25 Nigerians will choose a successor to Buhari, whose eight years in power have been blighted by steep economic decay.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria, Youth Voting Rights

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

How Young Voters Can Shake Up Nigeria’s Next Election

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

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