New research on oil companies’ environmental emissions in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. SDN’s new flagship report, the Nigerian environmental performance index (the Index), provides a comparison of the...
SDN today reveals research that suggests low quality, highly toxic fuels are sold to Nigeria by international commodity traders. These traders exploit Nigeria’s weak and poorly enforced fuel regulations....
2pm 17 March 2020 Civil Society groups in Nigeria are deeply worried that Nigeria continues to be exposed to both visitors and returning Nigerians traveling from areas heavily exposed...
At SDN, we were extremely saddened by the passing of Patrick Naagbanton on the 21st September 2019, following a tragic traffic accident. Patrick was a good friend to SDN and...
Report 2: Public Perceptions of Security Dynamics and Stabilisation Interventions in the Niger Delta
October 2017 – March 2018 Summary This report presents the results of a public perceptions survey, carried out by SDN in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states. It focuses on...
Released on 21/03/19 The Governorship polls on the weekend of the 09-10 March took place in difficult circumstances. Rivers State in particular was characterised by serious problems at every...
[Note, the following statement refers only to the postponement of the Rivers State Elections on 11th March 2019. Please consult INEC or the Civil Society Situation Room for reputable...
Issued: 2:00pm Sunday, 10th March 2019 The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) continued with its observation of the 2019 Nigeria General Elections and in this interim report, we...
Issued: 8:00pm Tuesday, 26 February 2019 Introduction The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) has been observing the national collation and announcement of the Presidential election results for...
Issued: 9:00 Monday, 25th February 2019 Introduction Following from its observation of the 2019 Nigerian Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) received...
[SDN is a member of the Civil Society Situation Room which is made up of civil society organisations (CSOs) working together in support of free, fair, and credible elections...
In 2018, SDN visited Biseni, a community in Bayelsa State, to learn more about the local impact of the oil industry. We spoke to community members about the challenges...
Released on 14/01/2019 This is the fifth edition of Niger Delta Watch 2019. Across the region the electoral campaigns appear to be less intense and with fewer resources than...
Released on 24/12/18 This is the fourth report of Niger Delta Watch 2019. At a regional level, the latest period has been markedly quieter politically in all of the...
SDN has published three case studies looking at how communities can work together to support social change. The case studies highlight how advocacy groups in Kpite, Nonwa, and Ogu...