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July 29, 2025

Civic Hive 2022-2024 Annual Report

Civic Hive’s 2022–2024 Annual Report reflects a transformative journey marked by resilience, innovation, and measurable impact. Over the past two years, Civic Hive has deepened its commitment to civic engagement, youth leadership, and social accountability through groundbreaking programs, strategic partnerships, and community-led initiatives driven by technology and creativity. This report…

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July 29, 2025

Civic Hive 2022-2024 Annual Report

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June 13, 2025

Africa’s 2024-2025 Elections: A Year of Firsts, Fractures, and the Fight for Democracy

The year 2024 has proven to be a defining moment for democracy across Africa. From historic wins and generational shifts in leadership to contested results and postponed elections, the continent’s political landscape has reflected both resilience and fragility. Download the report here In our latest report, “Elections in Africa 2024–2025:…

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June 13, 2025

Africa’s 2024-2025 Elections: A Year of Firsts, Fractures, and the Fight for Democracy

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October 9, 2023

The Student Union Leaders Fellowship: Reviving Student Activism and Igniting Change

The Student Union Leaders Fellowship is an initiative targeted at emerging and aspiring student leaders from universities across Nigeria and it aims at giving student leaders the know-how and resources they need to succeed and lead. Burdened by the desire to build and empower transformational leaders among young people, and…

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October 9, 2023

The Student Union Leaders Fellowship: Reviving Student Activism and Igniting Change

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March 12, 2025

Analyzing USAID Funding Freeze on Nigeria

In early 2025, a U.S. Executive Order paused most foreign aid for 90 days, to realign it with new priorities. This led to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) stopping work in countries like Nigeria, and terminating most awards. Though a court ruling later prevented a freeze on…

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March 12, 2025

Analyzing USAID Funding Freeze on Nigeria

NXT LVL: CIVICTECH with Yahuza Hudu Sani

Interviews and Special Feature with Yahuza Sani Hudu – Team Lead, CleanUp MDC CleanUp MDC uses a toll-free, AI-powered phone line to help people recycle in their local language. What…

January 7, 2026

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Protecting Human Rights in Hostile Environment

In the face of rising hostility and shrinking civic spaces, Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) across West Africa and beyond exemplify resilience and courage. Despite the numerous challenges posed by political…

December 12, 2025

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Lessons from the CJID’s 2025 Media & Development Conference

Joining Civic Hive meant becoming part of a community dedicated to strengthening participatory democracy in Nigeria, a place where youth are empowered as active shapers, not just observers, of their…

December 11, 2025

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2027 Elections: Why I’m Voting for the First Time in 12 Years

For three election cycles, my Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) has been a quiet, unused item in my purse. A means of identification, but also a symbol of a civic right…

November 28, 2025

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Strengthening Accountability Through Collaborative Media: Insights from the WSCIJ Journalism and 2024 Civic Space Report Launch

On Tuesday, 28th of October, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) hosted an event that brought together journalists, media innovators, and civic…

November 12, 2025

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Reflections from the West Africa Civic Tech Convening in Abidjan

The recent West Africa Civic Tech Convening held in Abidjan from 22nd – 25th of September, Côte d’Ivoire, brought together fellows, innovators, and changemakers from across the sub-region to explore…

October 10, 2025

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The Fate of Ophelia and the Silence of the Nigerian Citizen

In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Ophelia’s story is one of powerlessness and neglect. Surrounded by political intrigue, she becomes an object of manipulation; directed by her father, used by Hamlet, and ignored…

October 6, 2025

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Birthing Local Solutions For Global Relevance And Impact

The journey to the establishment of the West Africa Civic Tech Network dates back to the conceptions ideas and birth of Civichive which were built on four major pillars : …

September 29, 2025

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How Nigeria Reads Is Weaving National Unity One Page At A Time.

At CivicHive, we believe in showing up for the changemakers. So, when we heard about Nigeria Reads’ audacious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest reading aloud…

September 16, 2025

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Civic Hive 2022-2024 Annual Report

Civic Hive 2022-2024 Annual Report

Africa’s 2024-2025 Elections: A Year of Firsts, Fractures, and the Fight for Democracy

Africa’s 2024-2025 Elections: A Year of Firsts, Fractures, and the Fight for Democracy

The Student Union Leaders Fellowship: Reviving Student Activism and Igniting Change

The Student Union Leaders Fellowship: Reviving Student Activism and Igniting Change

Analyzing USAID Funding Freeze on Nigeria

Analyzing USAID Funding Freeze on Nigeria

NXT LVL: CIVICTECH with Yahuza Hudu Sani

Protecting Human Rights in Hostile Environment

Lessons from the CJID’s 2025 Media & Development Conference

2027 Elections: Why I’m Voting for the First Time in 12 Years

Strengthening Accountability Through Collaborative Media: Insights from the WSCIJ Journalism and 2024 Civic Space Report Launch

Reflections from the West Africa Civic Tech Convening in Abidjan

The Fate of Ophelia and the Silence of the Nigerian Citizen

Birthing Local Solutions For Global Relevance And Impact

How Nigeria Reads Is Weaving National Unity One Page At A Time.

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