Nigerian Democratic Report

INEC Online Registration of Voters Shows 69,376 Nigerians Participating in Seven Hours 0
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- August 20, 2025
The nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) commenced on Monday, 18th August 2025, with the online pre-registration of voters, recording 69,376 Nigerians’ participation within seven hours. The registration portal went live at 8.30 am, but by 3.30 pm, just seven hours later, as many as 69,376 Nigerians pre-registered online. Of this figure, 33,803 (48.7%) are male,

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How Media and Civil Society Organisations Can Apply Artificial Intelligence in Governance 0
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- August 19, 2025
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) amid information overload and governance gaps is an ongoing topic among civil society and media groups in Nigeria, who seek to shape AI’s role in democratic development. While AI is increasingly utilised for civic development and good governance, concerns persist about its potential misuse for spreading misinformation due to

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Senate Minority Leader Faults Calls for A New Constitution 0
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- August 18, 2025
Senate Minority Leader and senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abba Moro, has dismissed the prospect of Nigeria replacing its current constitution. He maintains that pursuing targeted amendments is preferable to implementing a complete constitutional overhaul. Addressing the ongoing discourse regarding constitutional reforms, Senator Moro stated that amending the 1999 Constitution would be

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Youth Participation in Governance, Elective Offices Decline Despite Growing Population 0
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- August 13, 2025
Although youth constitute Nigeria’s largest population group, their involvement in political leadership and elective positions has decreased significantly, resulting in limited participation in inclusive governance. The National Bureau of Statistics defines Nigerian youth as those aged 15 to 35, making up over 60% of the population. Despite this potential advantage, youths have not taken leading

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Tinubu’s Federal Character Commission Reflects Gender Imbalance 0
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- August 12, 2025
Amid concerns about gender imbalance in his government, President Bola Tinubu on Monday announced the appointment of former legislator Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), succeeding Dr. Muheeba Dankaka. Omidiran is one of six women on the 38-member Commission, alongside Bema Olvadi Madayi (Adamawa), Dora Ebong (Akwa Ibom),

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SERAP, NGE Sue Niger State Governor, NBC Over Closure of Badegi FM Radio 0
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- August 11, 2025
SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have sued Niger State Governor Umar Bago and the National Broadcasting Commission over the state government’s closure of Badeggi FM radio station last week in a push for press freedom. Last Friday, the two organisations filed suit FHC/L/CS/1587/2025 at the Federal High Court in Lagos against NBC and

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