This report analyzes Nigeria's energy sector through the lens of energy justice, highlighting significant disparities in access, affordability, and the distribution of environmental burdens, particularly in the Niger Delta. It argues that for Nigeria's energy transition to be successful and equitable, it must integrate principles of procedural, distributive, and restorative justice, and makes key policy recommendations to achieve this.

This brief analyzes the severe underrepresentation of women in local governance in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, highlighting the disparity between their high voter turnout and low representation in elective office. It identifies key cultural, institutional, and psychological barriers and provides actionable policy recommendations, including legislative quotas and political party reforms, to achieve equitable representation ahead of the 2027 elections.

Amid declining citizen trust and risks of electoral tension in Nigeria, strengthening local governance is crucial ahead of the 2027 elections. This program identifies women in local governance as an underutilized resource for fostering dialogue, mobilizing communities, and promoting peace. It advocates for empowering female leaders as a key strategy to enhance inclusive democracy and prevent conflict.

This report analyzes the transition from a June 2025 baseline to a February 2026 midline, showing significant progress in waste management and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) awareness within target farming communities. Key achievements include a 40-point increase in POPs risk awareness, the training of 400 members, and the construction of the first community-led waste incinerator.

This report analyzes the severe humanitarian impact of widespread conflict on women and girls in Nigeria, citing statistics on food insecurity, displacement, and education. It argues for the essential inclusion of women in peace processes, highlighting their contributions through grassroots networks which enhance local intelligence and make peace agreements more sustainable.

This brief analyzes the significant structural, cultural, and institutional barriers preventing women's full participation in Nigeria's peace and security sector. It finds that including women significantly increases the success rate of peace agreements and offers evidence-based recommendations, such as mandatory quotas and sustainable funding, to improve national security outcomes.