Digital Transparency Tools Under Threat in Nigeria

Severity: HIGH | Type: Operational Restriction | Date: 2025-03-10

Serious situation requiring urgent attention from stakeholders.

Alert Summary

• Country: Nigeria
• Region: West Africa
• Civic Space Status: Obstructed
• Primary Dimension Affected: D5 — Access to Electoral Data

Situation Description

IReV portal access restricted. Technical limitations on election data access.

Dimension Context

This alert primarily concerns Dimension 5: Access to Electoral Data. Access to electoral data and transparency mechanisms is fundamental to meaningful observation.

Recommended Actions

Short-term (1-4 weeks)

1. Document all incidents with dates, locations, and witnesses
2. Report to AfEONet regional coordinator and international partners
3. Monitor situation and prepare contingency plans
4. Engage diplomatic missions and international observer networks

Medium-term (1-3 months)

1. Advocate with government authorities for observer protection
2. Coordinate with regional civil society networks
3. Document pattern of violations for formal reporting
4. Seek engagement from African Union and relevant regional bodies

Related Resources

• Full country assessment: Nigeria 2025 Report
• AfEONet Report 2025: Eyes on the Ballot Watchers

Source: AfEONet Report 2025 — Abel Eseru. Alert issued based on field reports and secondary sources.