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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
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SUMMARY:Election Observers Training
DESCRIPTION:The Election Observer Training is designed to equip selected participants with the knowledge\, skills\, and ethical standards required to effectively monitor electoral processes in Osun State using NWTF GEW App. This training forms part of ongoing efforts to promote credible\, transparent\, and inclusive elections through citizen participation and independent observation.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/election-observers-training/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Royal continental hotel osun\, Osogbo\, Osun\, Nigeria
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260724T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260724T173000
DTSTAMP:20260721T120839Z
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SUMMARY:Decide-To-rUN Series
DESCRIPTION:The Decide-To-Run (DTR) Series is ElectHER’s flagship capacity-building masterclass series\, built to equip women preparing to contest in Nigeria’s 2027 election cycle with the legal literacy\, strategy\, and practical tools to run\, and run to win.  \nThe first session will focus on: Understanding the Electoral Act 2026.\nThis foundational session gives women preparing to contest in Nigeria’s 2027 elections a clear\, overarching read of the newly enacted Electoral Act\, from campaign conduct through post-election disputes\, facilitated by Nkiru Ndozi\, Programme Manager\, Legislative & Gender Issues at the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC).
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/decide-to-run-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260727T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T144136Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T144136Z
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SUMMARY:Osun Governorship Pre-Election Assessment Report Briefing
DESCRIPTION:This event is a presentation of key findings from an assessment of the pre-election environment ahead of the Osun Governorship Election. The briefing will provide insights into the political\, security\, and electoral landscape\, highlighting opportunities\, emerging risks\, and recommendations for promoting a peaceful\, credible\, and inclusive electoral process. The session will bring together stakeholders from government\, civil society\, the media\, development partners\, and the electoral community to discuss the report’s findings and their implications for the upcoming election.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/osun-governorship-pre-election-assessment-report-briefing/
LOCATION:Adolak Hotel Event Centre\, Osogbo
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260727T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T102920Z
CREATED:20260726T102920Z
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SUMMARY:Journalists’ Observers Training
DESCRIPTION:The Journalists’ Observers Training ahead of the Osun Governorship Election is designed to strengthen journalist-observers capacity in election monitoring\, reporting\, and safeguarding electoral integrity. The training covers the use of monitoring templates and digital reporting tools\, as well as strategies for identifying and documenting misinformation and disinformation. It will also address the safety of journalists and observers on the field and include a simulation exercise to test participants’ preparedness and response. The programme aims to promote credible and transparent election coverage in Osun State.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/journalists-observers-training-2/
LOCATION:Halatria Hotel\, Osogbo\, Osun State
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260724T092439Z
CREATED:20260724T092439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T092439Z
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SUMMARY:Signing of the Osun State Peace Accord
DESCRIPTION:The Signing of the Osun State Peace Accord is a high-level multi-stakeholder engagement convened by the National Peace Committee\, through its Secretariat\, The Kukah Centre\, with support from the European Union under the Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme. The event brings together political parties\, governorship candidates\, electoral management bodies\, security agencies\, traditional and religious leaders\, civil society organisations\, development partners\, and the media to publicly commit to peaceful\, credible\, free\, and fair elections ahead of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election. The Peace Accord serves as a platform for promoting issue-based campaigns\, non-violence\, respect for the rule of law\, and collective responsibility for safeguarding peace before\, during\, and after the electoral process.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/signing-of-the-osun-state-peace-accord/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260730T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T085917Z
CREATED:20260724T085917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T085917Z
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SUMMARY:Retreat of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Strengthening the Public Petitions Process: From Committee Proceedings to Plenary Resolution and Citizen Impact\n \nDate: Thursday 30th and Friday\, 31 July 2026\nVenue: Transcorp Hilton Hotel
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/retreat-of-the-house-of-representatives-committee-on-public-petitions/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Abuja
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260731T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T104956Z
CREATED:20260630T104956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T104956Z
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SUMMARY:PLAC Legislative Internship Bi-weekly Session
DESCRIPTION:Continued learning session at PLAC office.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/plac-legislative-internship-bi-weekly-session/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:PLAC Office\, 451Gambo Jimeta\, Guzape Abuja\, FCT\, 90021\, Nigeria
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260731T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T085917Z
CREATED:20260724T085917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T085917Z
UID:10000497-1785492000-1785517200@eusdgn.org
SUMMARY:Retreat of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Strengthening the Public Petitions Process: From Committee Proceedings to Plenary Resolution and Citizen Impact\n \nDate: Thursday 30th and Friday\, 31 July 2026\nVenue: Transcorp Hilton Hotel
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/retreat-of-the-house-of-representatives-committee-on-public-petitions/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Abuja
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260803T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T235141Z
CREATED:20260723T235141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T235141Z
UID:10000494-1785744000-1786122000@eusdgn.org
SUMMARY:Election Day Observer Training
DESCRIPTION:Election Day Observer Training in Osogbo and Ile-Ife.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/election-day-observer-training/
LOCATION:Osogbo\, Osun State
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260804T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260804T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T110031Z
CREATED:20260507T150538Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Electoral Training System (VETS) Module Monthly Tripartite Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The VETS Module Monthly Check‑In Meeting was established to provide a regular forum for service provider (Phillips Consulting Limited) and INEC representatives to review project progress\, address challenges\, and align on the development of modules being created for upload to the VETS platform.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/virtual-electoral-training-system-vets-module-monthly-tripartite-meeting/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:DAI Office\, Kado\, Abuja\, Nigeria
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260804T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260729T144136Z
CREATED:20260729T144136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T144136Z
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SUMMARY:Cluster Webinar: When Law Meets Practice: Realities under the Electoral Act 2026
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will provide a practical assessment of statutory and administrative milestones already completed\, the challenges arising from their implementation and their implications for the remaining stages of preparation for the 2027 General Elections.\n\nIt will also examine forthcoming deadlines\, possible legal and operational pressure points\, available preventive or remedial measures and the steps required to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/cluster-webinar-when-law-meets-practice-realities-under-the-electoral-act-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260805T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260805T143000
DTSTAMP:20260728T175433Z
CREATED:20260728T175433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T175433Z
UID:10000500-1785924000-1785940200@eusdgn.org
SUMMARY:LIP Alumni Support Initiative Reflection Session
DESCRIPTION:The LIP Alumni Support Initiative Reflection Session is a platform for Legislative Internship Programme Alumni to reflect on their experiences\, share lessons learned\, discuss the impact of the initiative\, and identify opportunities for continued engagement\, collaboration\, and support within the alumni network.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/lip-alumni-support-initiative-reflection-session/
LOCATION:Abuja Continental Hotel\, Abuja
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260728T175650Z
CREATED:20260728T175650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T175650Z
UID:10000501-1786010400-1786021200@eusdgn.org
SUMMARY:Model Legislative Assembly Session
DESCRIPTION:The Model Legislative Assembly Session provides participants with a practical simulation of legislative proceedings\, allowing them to partake in parliamentary debates\, motions\, deliberations\, and decision-making while developing their understanding of legislative processes and democratic governance.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/model-legislative-assembly-session/
LOCATION:Abuja Continental Hotel\, Abuja
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T143706Z
CREATED:20260804T143706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T143706Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation on Digital Rights\, Election Reporting and Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:This training is part of the EU-SDGN II Programme’s Component 4 (Support to Media) ongoing efforts to strengthen media professionalism and enhance journalists’ capacity to safely\, ethically\, and responsibly cover electoral processes in Nigeria. \nAs the Osun State Governorship Election on 15 August 2026 approaches\, the session is designed to equip journalists with the knowledge and practical skills to: \n\nUnderstand and uphold digital rights in election contexts;\nAdopt safe and secure digital practices;\nRecognise and respond to cybersecurity threats and online harassment; and\nReport elections accurately\, ethically\, and responsibly while countering misinformation and disinformation.\n\nThe training will feature expert-led discussions\, practical demonstrations\, and interactive peer-learning sessions tailored to address the real-world challenges journalists face in election reporting\, while strengthening digital resilience and promoting credible\, professional journalism.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/conversation-on-digital-rights-election-reporting-and-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260807T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T175909Z
CREATED:20260728T175909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T175909Z
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SUMMARY:LIP Debriefing Session
DESCRIPTION:The LIP Debriefing Session provides an opportunity for interns to reflect on their internship experience\, share key lessons and challenges\, and provide feedback and practical recommendations to PLAC on how the programme can be improved and made more impactful for future participants.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/lip-debriefing-session/
LOCATION:PLAC Office\, 451Gambo Jimeta\, Guzape Abuja\, FCT\, 90021\, Nigeria
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260814T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T235458Z
CREATED:20260723T235458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T235458Z
UID:10000495-1786694400-1786726800@eusdgn.org
SUMMARY:Dissemination of the Political Party Management Toolkit (PPMT)
DESCRIPTION:Proposed date for dissemination at the National level.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/dissemination-of-the-political-party-management-toolkit-ppmt/
LOCATION:Abuja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260826T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T102124Z
CREATED:20260806T102124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T102124Z
UID:10000505-1787731200-1787850000@eusdgn.org
SUMMARY:Stakeholders Engagement Meeting with INEC and IDP Camp Coordinators
DESCRIPTION:TAF Africa\, in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)\, is convening a two-day Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on the Implementation of the INEC IDP Framework. \nThe meeting will bring together electoral officials\, State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs)\, IDP camp managers\, humanitarian organisations\, civil society\, and the media to strengthen collaboration and develop practical strategies for improving the electoral inclusion of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) ahead of the 2027 General Elections. \nParticipants will discuss barriers to voter registration\, polling unit transfers\, PVC collection\, voter education\, and election-day participation for displaced populations\, while identifying coordinated actions to ensure eligible IDPs can fully exercise their right to vote. The meeting will also share lessons from recent IDP mapping and voter registration initiatives and secure stakeholder commitments to implementing inclusive electoral interventions in line with the INEC IDP Framework and international best practices.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/stakeholders-engagement-meeting-with-inec-and-idp-camp-coordinators/
LOCATION:Hawthorn Suites\, Abuja
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260902T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T115120Z
CREATED:20260831T115120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115120Z
UID:10000507-1788336000-1788627600@eusdgn.org
SUMMARY:EMSC Assessment: Post Ekiti and Osun Election Monitoring and Support Centre (EMSC) Review & Training for INEC Planning and Monitoring Staff on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
DESCRIPTION:The EMSC Assessment brings together stakeholders to review the Post Ekiti and Osun Election Monitoring and Support Centre (EMSC) and enhance institutional capacity through a training programme for INEC Planning and Monitoring Staff on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). The activity seeks to strengthen election support processes\, improve performance monitoring\, and promote evidence-based planning within INEC.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/emsc-assessment-post-ekiti-and-osun-election-monitoring-and-support-centre-emsc-review-training-for-inec-planning-and-monitoring-staff-on-monitoring-and-evaluation-me/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel Lagos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260907T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T115910Z
CREATED:20260831T115910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115910Z
UID:10000508-1788768000-1788886800@eusdgn.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Capacity Building Workshop for INEC Administrative Secretaries
DESCRIPTION:A two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing the leadership\, administrative\, logistical\, and operational capabilities of INEC Administrative Secretaries. The workshop will facilitate knowledge sharing\, strengthen institutional coordination\, and build participants’ capacity to support effective election administration and management.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/strategic-capacity-building-workshop-for-inec-administrative-secretaries/
LOCATION:Marriott Hotel Lagos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260906T110000Z
CREATED:20260906T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T110000Z
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SUMMARY:Two-day Workshop on Modalities for Collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and SOP Review
DESCRIPTION:A two-day workshop to review and strengthen the modalities for Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency\, accessibility\, and service delivery. \n\nThe workshop will provide a platform for discussing operational challenges\, identifying best practices\, and proposing improvements to enhance the efficiency\, transparency\, and accessibility of PVC collection processes. Participants will collaboratively review and refine SOPs to ensure consistency\, accountability\, and effective service delivery in support of credible electoral processes
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/two-day-workshop-on-modalities-for-collection-of-permanent-voter-cards-pvcs-and-sop-review-2/
LOCATION:Fraser Suites
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260906T105614Z
CREATED:20260906T105614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T105614Z
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SUMMARY:Two-day Workshop on Modalities for Collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and SOP Review
DESCRIPTION:  \nA two-day workshop to review and strengthen the modalities for Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency\, accessibility\, and service delivery ahead of the 2027 General Elections.\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th\, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n \nhe workshop will provide a platform for discussing operational challenges\, identifying best practices\, and proposing improvements to enhance the efficiency\, transparency\, and accessibility of PVC collection processes. Participants will collaboratively review and refine SOPs to ensure consistency\, accountability\, and effective service delivery in support of credible electoral processes.
URL:https://eusdgn.org/event-new/two-day-workshop-on-modalities-for-collection-of-permanent-voter-cards-pvcs-and-sop-review/
LOCATION:Fraser Suites
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