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Most nations have a history of violent conflicts, repression and human rights violations. What matters is how societies address these issues. Nations that successfully overcome such legacies use a combination of judicial and non-judicial mechanisms such as truth-seeking, prosecution initiatives, reparations, and measures to prevent future violations.

These measures often involve constitutional, legal, and institutional reforms, strengthening civil society, memorialisation efforts, cultural initiatives, preservation of archives, and reform of history education.

To what extent have successive Nigerian governments genuinely worked to build a nation, recognise victims, enhance public trust in state institutions and diverse communities, reinforce respect for human rights, and promote the rule of law as steps toward reconciliation and preventing future violations?
What are the challenges involved in implementing transitional justice?

How do these processes relate to efforts to promote the rule of law and reform the security sector in fragile states? Why might security forces resist accountability processes, and what incentives can the government and its partners develop to improve accountability processes?

Join Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, who is a Professor of Practice in International Human Rights Law at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University and Patrick O. Okigbo III, the founding partner of Nextier, to explore these critical questions. Answering these questions could provide valuable insights for Nigeria and other African countries grappling with developmental pathways.

Nextier, a multi-competency advisory firm, uses its Development Discourse to probe for answers to complex development questions.

Join us here:

Patrick O. Okigbo III, in conversation with Prof. Chidi Odinkalu
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (WAT)
𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://bit.ly/DevDisc_RST

Nigeria ranks 147th out of 163 countries on the Global Peace Index due to the violent conflicts that pervade the country. Nextier’s latest 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 examined these violent incidents, analysing how they manifested across states and regions.

Click here to access the full report.

As Nigeria strives to close its energy gaps, the government has directed numerous efforts toward attracting investments in the renewable energy and energy efficiency (RE/EE) sectors. These efforts are evident in various stages of Nigeria’s electrification policies and actions. One notable initiative is the Rural Electrification Agency’s (REA) deployment of 103 mini-grids under the Performance Based Grant (PBG) subcomponent of the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP).

This report highlights laws, policies and regulations that can help harness the opportunities in the Off-Grid markets.

This document is essential for understanding the country’s evolving energy sector, whether you are a policymaker, researcher, advocate, investor, or stakeholder, as it provides an in-depth look at Nigeria’s off-grid energy sector’s current state, challenges, and opportunities.

Click here to download the report.

One of the major factors affecting the penetration of renewable energy in off-grid energy in Nigeria is market uncertainty and the unavailability of market intelligence in the sector.

The total installed mini-grid power capacity across the 21 mini-grids visited was 2.192MW, and the total population across all 21 communities being supplied power by these mini-grids was about 95,000 people. This translates to a power capacity of 23W per person.

This report summarises the Nigerian energy sector, a survey of the off-grid market size in 21 communities across 11 states in Nigeria, the constraints and opportunities for growth and development of the off-grid market in Nigeria, and policy recommendations.

Click here to read and download the report.

Battlefields and Ballots: Nigeria in 2023 and Q1 2024 is a comprehensive analysis based on data from Nextier’s Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database. It examines the violent conflict landscape across Nigeria during 2023 and the first quarter of 2024.

The report is a deep dive into the various patterns and trends of violent conflicts in Nigeria. It sheds light on the causes and consequences of violent incidents in the country and encompasses a broad range of data, from violent conflict hotspots to the social and political factors contributing to these situations.

Whether you are a policy maker, researcher, or advocate, this report is a vital resource for understanding the country’s evolving security environment. Click here to download the report.

Discover key findings, explore detailed statistics, and understand the complex dynamics shaping Nigeria’s conflict landscape.

Join us;
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: May 8, 2024.
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸

What are poverty’s multifaceted dimensions in Nigeria? What are the root causes? How is the government collaborating with its partners to address this challenge? Which poverty prevention programmes succeeded or failed, and why? What are the elements of a successful poverty alleviation programme? What are the challenges with creating such a programme? How can an engaged government implement programmes changing Nigeria’s poverty narrative?

Join Patrick O. Okigbo III, Founding Partner at Nextier, and Olushola Afolayan, a Poverty Reduction Expert, to discuss these questions.

Date: Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Time: 15:00-16:30 (WAT)
Registration here

Join Obi Asika, Director General of the National Council For Arts And Culture, and Patrick O. Okigbo III, Nextier’s Founding Partner, as they explore how Nigeria can harness its creative industry to drive economic growth. It will explore the rise of Nigeria’s Nollywood, music, fashion, art, food, etc. The discussion will explore the strategic decisions, policies, programmes, and investments required to grow the industry.
Read more here.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀;
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 15:00-16:30 (WAT)
𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸