In 2024, we stood alongside communities, governments, civil society, and the private sector to drive real change across the Niger Delta, advancing environmental justice, inclusion, and sustainable development. Key...
DEVIL’S WORKSHOP – Participatory analysis of crime and violence in the Niger Delta, Nigeria 2025
Crime and violence in the Niger Delta are not just byproducts of poverty but are deeply rooted in political manipulation, economic inequality, and systemic exploitation. For years, the region’s...
We are thrilled to share our Inclusion documentary, which highlights the key achievements of the ‘Deepening Accountability and Strengthening Inclusion’ (DASI) project. Through advocacy engagements, the WEYOU Ambassadors and...
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...
The Digital sector in Nigeria is rapidly growing, driving economic development and creating job opportunities across the country. However, as in many parts of the world, gender inequality persists...
Multiple taxation report is one of the biggest issues for women and young people in Rivers State. Our research found that the current system disproportionately harms them, prompting a...
Overview The Environmental Performance Index analyses annual emissions by oil-producing companies operating in the Niger Delta, the oil and gas-producing region of Nigeria. This includes total emissions and comparisons between...
We are proud to publish SDN annual report for the year 2023. As we reflect on the past year, we are proud to share with you the progress, achievements,...
Overview The Environmental Performance Index analyses annual emissions by oil producing companies operating in the Niger Delta, the oil and gas producing region of Nigeria. This includes total emissions...
This Handbook outlines practical approaches to implement the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) section of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), so that all stakeholders shall benefit from it, and...
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...
Biannual Progress Report January-June 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...
SDN has worked with SOAS University of London (UK) to help map links between artisanal oil refining and other livelihoods, and highlight the ‘benefits’ or incentive structures of those...
Biannual progress report July–December 2021 In 2020, Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) and Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) commenced the Independent Civil Society Monitoring of the Ogoniland...
This report explores the trends, drivers, and implications of international oil companies (IOCs) selling off assets to Nigerian domestic oil companies (DOCs). Our analysis of investment trends illustrates that...