On the eve of Nigeria’s 2025 bye-elections, the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has unveiled the Athena Election Observatory (AEO), a pioneering, non-partisan platform dedicated to strengthening electoral integrity through data-driven research and transparent post-election audits. In line with its mission and ahead of tomorrow’s polls in 16 constituencies across 12 states, the AEO […]
Watch the full interview Bolaji Abdullahi, Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has offered insights into Nigeria’s evolving opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. During a conversation on the latest edition of Athena Voices, hosted by Clearpath Media TV and themed “2027: Opposition and the ADC Move – Saving
Miango, Plateau State The Government of Plateau State has commenced a transformative retreat for local government chairmen and executive councils in partnership with the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership. The event, held under the theme “That Plateau May Shine”, was declared open by His Excellency, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, and featured a keynote address by
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…Inducted as Rotarian by Unanimous Acclaim The Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and L;eadership and former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, delivered a keynote address that captivated Rotary International District 9142’s “Irresistible DisCon 2025.” Speaking on the theme “You Cannot Give What You Don’t Have: The Imperative of Transformational Leadership in Africa,”
Watch the full webinar: In commemoration of 2025 International Women’s Day, the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled “Safety First, Equality Always: Accelerating Action for Nigerian Women.” The event which took place on Wednesday, March 12, brought together experts from various fields to discuss the persistent safety challenges faced by
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A new report by the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has exposed Nigerian universities as some of the least transparent in the world, with none of the institutions surveyed making their financial records publicly available. The findings were presented at the launch of two research institutes of the Athena Centre – the Athena Dr.
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Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership is set to launch two research institutes in honour of Dr. Arthur Nwankwo and Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti. The institutes are the Athena Dr. Arthur Nwankwo Institute for Education and Intellectual Freedom and Athena Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti Institute for Health and Social Equity. The pioneering institutes will serve as knowledge
Forensic Review Reveals Remarkable Compliance with Electoral Rules and Exposes Possible Corrupt Practices That Significantly Altered Results The Athena Centre’s forensic review of the 2023 off-cycle gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states reveals the successes and challenges of Nigeria’s evolving electoral process. While the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and
By Aliyu Jalal The nationwide protest against hardship, known as #EndBadGovernance, concluded four days ago, on Saturday, August 10, marking the end of a 10-day demonstration that significantly tensed the country. The protests, which began with the promise of peaceful civil disobedience eventually spiraled into violence in several regions, particularly in the northern states of
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Athena Perspectives-Fresh and Deep Dimension to the News . Vol. 1 Issue 4 Edition 25 June – 2 July 2024 On Thursday, June 6, 2024, the House of Representatives passed a bill for first reading for the creation of a new state. The bill seeks to create Orlu State in the South-East geo-political zone of
