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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.
Major Nigerian Corruption Case Moves Forward
Court ruling moves critically important Nigerian corruption case for Senate President to trial
Meet the Woman Leading a Nigerian Cyber Revolution
Funke Opeke is a Nigerian cyber guru seeking to expand web access in Africa’s biggest country
The Woman Tasked With Cleaning Up Nigerian Elections
Amina Bala Zakari is first woman to ever head Nigerian elections after her commission appointment
African and Nigerian Democracy Beyond Elections
Will election progress for Nigerian democracy translate to broader freedom gains for Africans?
Can Nigeria Gubernatorial Vote Saturday Save the PDP?
After stunning loss in Presidential election, Jonathan’s PDP looks for Nigeria Gubernatorial wins
A Major Step Forward For African Democracy
Ultimately it will be up to both the new President elect and also the citizens of Nigeria to hold each other accountable as they transition from years of unstable military rule to a stable democracy
Congo Dictator Pressured by Nigerian Democracy Progress
Joseph Kabila, the longtime DR Congo dictator pressured to quit his battle to hold onto power
Democracy For African Giant Nigeria?
Opposition win in closely watched Presidential vote is sign of progress for peace in giant Nigeria
Can Nigerian NGOs Save Elections With Tech?
Technology based Nigerian NGOs using modern techniques to monitor upcoming national elections