The case of Rumuekpe Community (Rivers State) narrates the human consequences of oil exploration and weak governance. Rumuekpe typifies a modern conflict zone, with repeating cycles of criminal and political violence. ...
On Thursday 3rd September, 2015 at the Nigerian Institute for International Affairs in Lagos, the Country Director of Stakeholder Democracy Network, Inemo Samiama received “The 2015 Community Development and...
Today marks the 20th International Youth Day. The theme adopted this year is “youth civic engagement”, which the UN argues is essential to achieve sustainable human development. More than...
Following a thorough consultation with oil spill response teams, recommendations are made on practical, operational improvements to the JIV and how to put these improvements in place.
NEMBE, Nigeria — Former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari has become the first opposition candidate to win a presidential election in Nigeria. He defeated incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, widely criticized...
SDN, in collaboration with Dawn in the Creeks and CCADA, has been running a number of roadshows over the previous months in the Niger Delta to mobilise communities against...
Young combatants who handed their guns over to the government in 2009 say oil-soaked corruption and inequality are pushing the next generation back toward bloodshed. Read the full article...
October 16, 2014 marked the beginning of another small successful milestone for SDN in the ongoing journey towards a process of reconciliation and peace following the conflict in Rumuekpe.
SDN staff in Port Harcourt have been visiting local communities to facilitate participatory discussions on political participation, gender inclusion, mandate protection, and mitigation of electoral violence as part of...
Exploring the underlying issues driving conflict and tensions in the region and community perceptions of violence in the Niger Delta.
SDN latest report analyses the massive growth in artisanal oil refining in the Niger Delta. The report explains for the first time why local refining is now entrenched and...