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.

Climate change events in Nigeria, such as catastrophic floods and food insecurity, are disproportionately impacting women with disabilities due to systemic failures like inaccessible emergency systems and economic exclusion. Despite being at significantly higher risk, these women are developing grassroots solutions but remain critically underrepresented in national climate policy and disaster management planning.

This report summarizes the key outcomes of the 'She Speaks Peace' national convening held in Abuja, Nigeria. It details the disproportionate impact of insecurity on women, identifies systemic barriers to their participation in governance, and outlines actionable policy strategies for fostering gender-inclusive security sector reform.

This report analyzes the disproportionate impact of climate change on women with disabilities in Nigeria, highlighting significant implementation gaps in the 2021 Climate Change Act. It identifies structural barriers such as data invisibility, inaccessible infrastructure, and ineffective early warning systems. The brief provides targeted policy recommendations to enhance inclusivity and resilience for this vulnerable group.

The Kolmani River Environmental Youth Network (KolNet) has completed an advocacy initiative to educate communities in Nigeria's Bauchi and Gombe states about the environmental and health risks of new crude oil extraction. The campaign, drawing parallels to the Niger Delta, aimed to build proactive vigilance against potential oil spills, gas flaring, and water contamination. The initiative successfully engaged over 120 residents and established a youth-led environmental monitoring network.

A community workshop in Gurku Sama, Nasarawa State, successfully raised awareness about the health and environmental dangers of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). The event revealed significant exposure risks from agricultural and waste disposal practices, which disproportionately affect vulnerable groups. The initiative culminated in a community-driven action plan to adopt safer alternatives and advocate for supportive policies.

This report assesses the ongoing environmental and public health crisis in Ogoni Land, fifteen years after the 2011 UNEP assessment. It finds that oil contamination persists, remediation is incomplete, and community trust is low, leading to severe health and livelihood impacts. The brief recommends a justice-centered approach focusing on transparent remediation, gender equity, and a community-owned transition to renewable energy.

This report summarizes a field visit to Nigeria's Ogoni land, documenting the severe, ongoing environmental and social impacts of oil pollution, including degraded ecosystems, health crises, and lost livelihoods. While official remediation efforts by HYPREP are ongoing, there is profound community skepticism regarding their efficacy, contrasted by the emergence of resilient, community-led initiatives like solar energy projects.

This report analyzes the role of Nigerian trade unions in navigating the shift to a sustainable economy, emphasizing the concept of a "Just Transition." It identifies key challenges, including a large informal workforce and skills mismatches, that hinder effective advocacy for worker rights. The report concludes with policy recommendations for unions to pivot from reactive measures to proactive engagement in climate policy and international partnerships.

This report assesses the critical intersection of climate change and disability in Nigeria, revealing that the nation's 35 million persons with disabilities face up to a fourfold higher mortality risk during climate-related disasters. Key findings highlight systemic failures, including inaccessible emergency shelters and incomplete policy implementation, which amplify vulnerabilities to regional threats like flooding in the South and extreme heat in the North. The analysis underscores the urgent need for inclusive climate adaptation and policy reform.

A hands-on waste management demonstration involving 300 community members resulted in a 30% measured increase in knowledge regarding safe segregation and disposal. The initiative specifically focused on improving the identification and handling of hazardous materials, including Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), and successfully established a model for sustained local ownership.

This report assesses the climate change impacts, including food insecurity and displacement, on communities in Nigeria's Middle Belt, particularly women and youth. It highlights a significant 'justice gap' between the policy outcomes of COP30 and the on-the-ground realities, where climate stress is a direct driver of violent conflict. The analysis concludes that international agreements and national policies are failing to deliver necessary, targeted support to the most vulnerable.

A community-led initiative successfully demonstrated practical waste management techniques, turning theoretical awareness into hands-on action. The project engaged 300 participants and resulted in a measured 30% increase in knowledge regarding sustainability.

The EU's relationship with West Africa is transitioning from a development-aid model to a strategic partnership, driven by geopolitical competition and security crises in the Sahel. This shift is complicated by a divergence between EU priorities, such as migration control and raw material access, and West African goals of local industrialization and sovereignty. The strategy's success will depend on reconciling these interests through a genuine commitment to mutual respect and job creation.

This report analyzes the severe impacts of climate change in Nigeria's Middle Belt, identifying a direct link between environmental stress, resource scarcity, and escalating violent conflict. It highlights a significant "justice gap" between global climate policies and the urgent, on-the-ground needs of vulnerable communities, particularly women and youth.

Completed   19 November 2025 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Empowering local stakeholders for environmental accountability. 30 Trained 2 Communities Overview Impact & Demographics Methodology Outcomes & Roadmap Executive Summary This dashboard presents the outcomes of the CBMS...

Activity Report • November 17, 2025 Practical Demonstration of Waste Management A community-led initiative transforming theoretical environmental awareness into hands-on action. Turning voluntarily provided land into a model for safe segregation and disposal. Activity Overview The scale of the opera...