Civic space, according to the United Nations, is the environment that enables people and groups to participate meaningfully in the political, economic, social and cultural life of their societies. States shape the legal and policy space within which people express views, assemble, associate, and engage in dialogue with one another and with authorities about issues that affect their lives, from the quality of basic services to better institutions and respect for fundamental freedoms1. This civic arena has been under increasing restriction in Nigeria. Over the past decade, government crackdowns, security interventions, and legal restrictions have severely curtailed freedoms of expression, assembly, and association. This study presents... read the full report