EU-SDGN Impact Assessment: How IPC’s Media Training Is Helping Reduce Nigeria’s Political Gender Gap

EU-SDGN Impact Assessment: How IPC’s Media Training Is Helping Reduce Nigeria’s Political Gender Gap 0
- Analysis, Features
- January 6, 2026
Although women make up almost half of Nigeria’s population, they are still largely absent from political leadership. Limited media exposure remains a key barrier, reducing their influence and chances of being elected. The International Press Centre (IPC), supported by the EU-SDGN I & II, has spent eight years running media workshops nationwide to help female
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The Crystallising APC’s Political Alliance Against Wike 0
- Analysis, Features
- January 6, 2026
Chief Nyesome Wike, Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, is closely linked to politics and controversy. He is engaged in multiple challenges concurrently. He is working to maintain his influence over the mechanisms of power in Rivers State. Additionally, he faces disputes with various landowners in Abuja, including retired servicemen. He is also striving to
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Key Democracy and Governance Events in 2025 (1)0
- Analysis, Features
- December 31, 2025
The year 2025 has been marked by notable developments as Nigeria continued its trajectory of uninterrupted democratic governance since 1999. As in previous years, several key events occurred that merit attention, given their significance and the responses they generated among the populace. These events have had an impact on subsequent years, influencing the ongoing evolution
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Instability in West Africa: Nigeria’s Intervention Halts Military Takeover in Benin Republic 0
- Analysis, News
- December 9, 2025
An attempted coup against President Patrice Talon in Benin on December 7, 2025, was thwarted through prompt intervention by Nigeria’s military. Had the attempt succeeded, it would likely have increased instability and posed a significant threat to democratic governance within the West African sub-region. A group of soldiers known as the Committee for Refoundation (CMR)
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2027 Elections: PDP’s Endless Woes and Implications on Party Faithful 0
- Analysis, News
- November 27, 2025
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing escalating internal divisions, including factionalism and leadership disputes, ahead of the 2027 general election. This disarray may drive loyal members away, harm election chances, and allow the APC or other opposition parties to gain ground in the upcoming national elections. Ongoing internal conflict is making it difficult for
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National Assembly Misses Stated Target for Electoral Act Amendment 0
- Analysis, News
- November 25, 2025
With only a few weeks remaining in 2025 and less than four weeks before the National Assembly adjourns for the year, it appears that lawmakers are falling short of meeting their scheduled objectives for the widely discussed amendment of the Electoral Act prior to the 2027 general election. Despite repeated assurances and outlined targets, lawmakers
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