SDN supports those affected by the extractives industry and weak governance. We work with communities and engage with governments, companies and other stakeholders to ensure the promotion and protection...
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...
Biannual Progress Report: July-December 2022 In 2020, Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) and Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) commenced the Independent Civil Society Monitoring of the Ogoniland...
Summary This project aims to reduce the digital gender gap by providing tailored digital skills training for women and establishing links between them and job providers in the tech...
Issues for host communities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) establishes the Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs), which will guide oil and gas company...
Why is gas problematic for Nigeria and the Niger Delta? The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) plans to expand gas production to serve growing international and domestic demand. However,...
The lead-up to the Nigeria 2023 election was characterised by a growing interest among young people in the election process, largely due to the key provisions in the 2022...
As one of the largest democracies in Africa, Nigeria’s 2023 general election marks a crucial moment for Nigerians to exercise their democratic rights. The decision made in this poll...
About a year ago, we wrote about the huge changes taking place in onshore oil production in the Niger Delta as International Oil Companies (IOCs) divest and sell their...
This weekend saw the latest tragic incident involving an artisanal oil refinery, with over 100 people reportedly killed in an explosion on the border of Imo and Rivers States....
SDN has worked with six communities across Rivers and Bayelsa states in the Niger Delta to develop highly effective Community Monitoring and Advocacy Groups (CMAGS) that act as advocates...
 SDN has worked with, and across, ministries in the Federal Government to finally secure high-level backing of the Strategic Implementation Work Plan (SIWP), which we hope will improve the...
Many people in Nigeria still have very limited access to electricity or rely on diesel generators which are noisy, expensive, and produce localised air pollution because they cannot access...
SDN brought together private and public sector leaders in December 2020 to review our forthcoming report on economic recovery of the Niger Delta from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in...
SDN has worked extensively across Rivers State, setting up community groups called ‘Community Monitoring and Advocacy Groups (CMAGs)’, and supporting them with ongoing advice and materials. These groups have...