Corruption, patronage networks, difficulty in getting access to political representatives, and a lack of transparency mean it is extremely difficult for citizens in the Niger
BEDC Electricity Corruption Perception Index 2017 4 This Corruption Perception Index (CPI) forms part of SDN’s ‘‘Promoting Accountability in the Electricity Sector’’ project. Funded by
Research from a survey conducted for customers in selected Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) business districts has found widespread inadequacy in the reliability of the
The Ken Saro-Wiwa Foundation launched it’s first awards for innovation in 2017, supporting awardees to lift barriers to development of future economies in Nigeria. It
The Early Warning, Early Response (EWER) training for community leaders, Peace Platforms, Security Agencies and other stakeholders from Ogbia and Yenagoa LGA has come and
Wakama Community is located in Ogu-Bolo local government area of Rivers State. Its neighbouring communities are Kporgho, Kira, Bolo, and Gio communities. The traditional language
Madam Adeline Odikibiebuma is an inhabitant of Ogu, in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State; she is a teacher, women leader, and a respected
The 2017 edition of the Ogoni Day celebration themed: “Peace and Unity for the Sustainable Development of Ogoni land” held at Bori, the traditional headquarters of
Bayelsa State is located in Southern Nigeria at the heart of the Niger Delta between Rivers State and Delta State. Its capital is Yenagoa and
On Saturday 10th December 2016, Rivers state will hold Federal and Legislative rerun elections. This follows the elections in 2015 where results were anulled due
Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN), was established as a non-governmental not-for-profit organization in 2004 with the mission to support the efforts of those affected by extractive industries
Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr. (also known as Ken Wiwa) was an important thinker and human-rights activist, whose wit spoke for the very heart of people in
Between the years 2000 – 2005, Nigeria lost around 55% of its’ primary forests, causing the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to record it as
Three oil spills have been reported in the press in August and September 2016. All of these spills have had a devastating impact on the
Today, July 19th 2016, about three hundred men, women and children from waterfront communities threatened with ongoing forced evictions by the Rivers State Government took
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In today’s digital world, establishing a strong online presence is essential for business growth and success. However, many women-owned businesses face significant barriers due to a lack of access to digital skills. Helen, a dynamic businesswoman from Port Harcourt, found herself in this exact predicament despite investing in a cutting-edge ice-making factory and producing high-quality ice. Read her story.
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